EMDR in Lubbock: How Eye Movement Therapy Heals Anxiety and Trauma

Talk therapy hasn’t worked. Medications didn’t deliver. If you’re still feeling anxious, stuck in old patterns, or haunted by trauma, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You may just need a different approach.

That’s where EMDR therapy comes in.

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) was discovered by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., in the late 1980s. She noticed that certain types of eye movements seemed to reduce the intensity of distressing thoughts and memories. Since then, EMDR has been researched extensively and validated in dozens of clinical trials. The American Psychiatric Association, the Department of Defense, and the World Health Organization have all recognized EMDR as an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD.

Some even call it the closest thing we have to a “miracle cure” for trauma—because it often works more quickly than traditional talk therapy.

Why EMDR Works (The Brain Science)

When we experience trauma or overwhelming stress, our nervous system can’t always process the memory fully. Instead, the memory gets “stuck” in the brain and body—frozen with all the original feelings, images, and beliefs.

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or tones) to activate both hemispheres of the brain while recalling the memory. This helps the nervous system reprocess what happened—essentially moving it from a raw, “stuck” state into a resolved one.

In simple terms: EMDR helps the brain release old wounds and rewire new patterns of calm, safety, and strength.

More Than “Just Talk Therapy”

Unlike traditional therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to tell your whole story in detail. You don’t have to relive the trauma over and over. Instead, we work with your brain’s natural capacity to heal.

Clients often notice:

• Relief from panic attacks

• Fewer intrusive memories or flashbacks

• Reduced performance anxiety (including athletes I work with in Lubbock)

• A new ability to respond calmly to old triggers

It’s not magic—but it can feel like it.

Beyond EMDR: An Integrative Approach

While EMDR is one of my primary tools, I also integrate:

• IFS therapy (Internal Family Systems) to help you meet and heal the “parts” of yourself shaped by childhood trauma.

• EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) to regulate anxiety, stress, and overwhelm quickly.

Together, these approaches form the Release & Rewire method: releasing what no longer serves you, and rewiring your brain for a healthier, freer future.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re searching for an EMDR therapist in Lubbock, TX, you don’t have to wait any longer. Healing is possible, and you deserve it.

[Text or Call me to Book a free 15-minute consultation today] — and take the first step toward relief, resilience, and freedom.