EMDR & Somatic-Informed Therapy

For Black & Queer Women in Arkansas Ready to Heal at the Root

You’ve carried the weight long enough.
Now it’s time to release what’s been living in your body
and reconnect with the version of you that feels safe, grounded, and whole.

We’re Not Just Talking About It—We’re Healing It at the Root

You’ve survived what happened.
You’ve talked about it, journaled through it, maybe even therapied it to death.
But your body? She’s still holding the score.

That tension in your chest.
That numbness during moments that should feel joyful.
That startle, the shutdown, the spiral—it’s not in your head.
It’s in your nervous system.

But now?
You’re ready to stop intellectualizing the pain and start releasing it.
To stop managing and start healing.
To stop coping and finally feel safe—in your body, in your boundaries, in your breath.

This is about coming home to yourself—fully and gently.

EMDR & Somatic-Informed Therapy is where we help your nervous system catch up to the truth your mind already knows:
You’re not broken. You’re healing. And you’re safe now.

We’ll work together to:

  • Reduce emotional reactivity so triggers don’t take over your whole day

  • Build internal safety so you don’t keep bracing for impact

  • Heal trauma responses like fawning, freezing, or dissociating

  • Reconnect with your body’s wisdom and cues—without fear or shame

This ain’t about “moving on.”
It’s about moving through—with tools that help you reclaim your peace and power.

This Ain’t Just About Talking

Black woman doing virtual breathwork therapy, sitting on yoga mat in calming home space with candles, laptop, and grounding pose.

In EMDR & Somatic-Informed Therapy, we’re not just revisiting the past—we’re working with the imprint it left behind.

We’re slowing it all the way down so you can:

  • Learn how to feel safe inside your body again

  • Identify when you're fawning, freezing, or disconnecting—and gently shift out of it

  • Let go of chronic bracing, perfectionism, or people-pleasing that’s rooted in survival

  • Reclaim your right to rest, stillness, and softness

  • Rebuild trust with your body’s cues so you don’t need a shutdown to protect you anymore

This ain’t about being “strong” all the time.
It’s about learning to feel again—without fear hijacking the moment.

You don’t have to keep surviving.
You’re allowed to feel safe here.

You’ve already unpacked the story.
You’ve cried, journaled, therapied, and “understood” it to death.
You’ve done the mindset work, the affirmations, the shadow work.

But your body?
She’s still flinching at loud noises.
Still shutting down during conflict.
Still holding on for dear life, even when nothing’s wrong.

You’ve healed the why.
Now it’s time to heal the how—how your body moves through the world.
How your nervous system responds.
How your breath disappears the second someone raises their voice.

You’re Not Failing—Your Nervous System Is Just Tired

Black queer couple embracing with eyes closed, wearing Pride T-shirts, sharing a moment of emotional safety, healing, and connection.

You’ve done the inner work.
Faced the pain. Grieved the past.
Learned the lessons. Broke the patterns.

But your body?
She’s still stuck in survival.
Still shutting down when she needs to speak up.
Still bracing for impact when all you want is rest.

You’ve been coping, not thriving.
Managing symptoms, not fully living.
Moving through life, not really feeling it.

That’s where we begin.

In EMDR & Somatic-Informed Therapy, we go deeper than mindset work.
We help your nervous system feel safe enough to let go—for real this time.

This is where we slow it all the way down so you can:

  • Feel safe taking up space in your own body—without shame

  • Identify survival responses like fawning, freezing, or dissociating—so you can choose something different

  • Learn what safety feels like on a nervous system level—not just in theory

  • Rebuild your capacity for joy, intimacy, and emotional presence

  • Regulate your body before it hits shutdown mode

You don’t have to keep being the strong one.
You just need space to finally feel safe in your body.

We’re not here to fix you.
We’re here to help your body exhale.

Reasons clients come to see me.

Chronic Survival Mode & Emotional Shutdown

You’re not lazy. You’re exhausted from constantly being in fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or flop.
When your nervous system never got the memo that it’s safe now, you don’t get to rest. You’re always bracing for the next hit—emotionally, mentally, or physically. We’ll help you move from coping to regulating, so your body can finally exhale.
Bonus: Learn how to recognize early signs of dysregulation so you can meet your needs before your body spirals.

Rewiring Your Relationship Blueprint

You keep choosing emotionally unavailable, unsafe, or one-sided relationships—and you don’t know why.
It’s not because you’re broken. It’s because your nervous system is wired for protection, not connection. We’ll uncover the old wounds and relationship blueprints keeping you stuck—and help your body create space for new, safer experiences.
Bonus: Use EMDR to release the emotional charge of old relationships so you stop bracing for betrayal every time you feel something real.

Intimacy Anxiety & Body-Based Shame

You crave closeness—but your body freezes or disappears when it’s time to be seen.
Whether it’s in bed or a vulnerable conversation, your body might still be holding stories of shame, rejection, or pressure. Together, we’ll build trust with your body so intimacy stops feeling like a threat.
Bonus: We use somatic tools to help your body feel safe being felt—without shutting down or checking out.

Looping Thoughts, Frozen Body

You’ve done all the mindset work—but your body didn’t get the memo.
You know you’re safe, but your body is still holding the fear. This is for the overthinkers and high-functioners whose trauma lives in somatic silence—not chaos. We’ll calm the mind and help your body feel what your brain already knows.
Bonus: Use EMDR to process the stuck “thought loops” while rewiring the freeze in your nervous system.

So, What Is EMDR & Somatic-Informed Therapy?

Let’s keep it real—healing ain’t just about talking through your past. Sometimes your body is still living in survival mode long after your mind has moved on.

That’s where EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Somatic-Informed Therapy come in.

These approaches help your brain and body work together to release the stuck stuff—old trauma, emotional shutdowns, looping thoughts, and protective patterns that are no longer protecting you.

We’re not just revisiting what happened.
We’re helping your nervous system finally feel safe enough to let go of it.

How It Works

This isn’t a free-for-all trauma dump. We follow a structured and trauma-informed flow:

  • Prep Work
    We start with getting to know you—your story, your triggers, your goals. We also build in safety tools and calming techniques so your body isn’t overwhelmed when we dig deeper.

  • Processing the Stuck Stuff
    Using EMDR techniques like bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, etc.), I’ll guide you through identifying and gently releasing the emotional charge of painful memories, core beliefs, or patterns.

  • Letting Your Body Catch Up
    You’ll begin to notice shifts—not just in your thoughts, but in how your body responds. You might stop flinching at certain topics, feel more present during hard convos, or finally breathe deeply without bracing for impact.

This is a consent-first, go-at-your-pace kind of therapy.

What This Work Can Help With

Whether you’ve got trauma in the rearview or you just know something still ain’t sitting right in your body, this work can support you in:

  • Reducing emotional reactivity and chronic anxiety

  • Releasing shame and trauma held in the body

  • Unlearning old relationship and survival patterns

  • Building emotional and physical safety

  • Reclaiming presence, peace, and power

And yes, this kind of therapy can also support:

  • Performance Anxiety: For the overthinkers, high-achievers, and perfectionists stuck in "freeze" before big moments.

  • Self-Esteem & Confidence: For when your brain knows you're not broken, but your body hasn't caught up yet.

Let Me Paint You a Picture…

You show up.
You breathe.
We check in and talk about what’s coming up—emotionally and physically.

We start slow, especially if trauma has you bracing for the next emotional hit.
Some sessions we’ll explore memories. Others might focus on helping your body feel safe in stillness or closeness.

You don’t have to perform, overshare, or push through.
You just have to show up, and I’ll guide us the rest of the way.

Want to See What EMDR Actually Looks Like?

Here are a few quick demos that walk you through what an EMDR session might look like so you’re not left wondering what happens behind the scenes.

Note: These are just demonstrations. Every session is tailored to your needs—and nothing happens without your consent.

This Work Isn’t About “Fixing” You—It’s About Finally Feeling Safe in Your Own Skin.

Your body’s been holding the weight.
Let’s help her exhale.

“Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.”

— Akshay Dubey

Your body deserves a break from survival

Now it’s time to feel safe in the body that’s been holding it all.

You’ve done the mindset work. You’ve survived the storms.
But feeling safe in your body?
That’s a whole different kind of healing.

This isn’t about pushing through.
It’s about releasing what your nervous system had to carry just to get by.
It’s about feeling grounded, soft, and safe—without shame or shutdown.

This is where we shift from surviving to restoring—
To your breath.
To your boundaries.
To you.

Because the version of you that’s healing?
She’s ready to feel again—and stop apologizing for needing rest.

FAQs

  • How does EMDR therapy work?

    EMDR targets unprocessed memories, using guided eye movements (or other forms of stimulation) to activate the brain's natural healing abilities. This helps reduce the emotional intensity of those memories, changing how you think and feel about them. Research suggests it mimics the rapid eye movements (REM) phase of sleep, when we naturally process experiences.

  • Is EMDR effective for trauma?

    Yes, EMDR is extensively researched and considered a highly effective treatment for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions. It can significantly reduce symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and emotional reactivity.

  • Can EMDR be done online?

    Absolutely! Online EMDR therapy is a safe and effective option. I use specialized tools and platforms to guide you through the process, ensuring a secure and comfortable virtual experience.

  • How is online EMDR different from in-person?

    The core principles of EMDR remain the same. With online EMDR, we'll utilize visual cues on your screen or auditory tones for the bilateral stimulation. The flexibility of online sessions can make therapy more accessible if you have a busy schedule or limited in-person options in your area.

  • How many EMDR sessions will I need?

    The length of EMDR therapy varies. Some clients experience significant relief after a few sessions; others may benefit from longer-term support. We'll personalize the plan based on your specific needs and progress.

  • Is EMDR therapy only for trauma and PTSD?

    While EMDR is highly effective for trauma and PTSD, it's also used for a variety of other issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. It helps in processing any distressing life experiences that affect your well-being not just those classified as traumatic. If an event has left you feeling stuck or has had a lasting negative impact, EMDR might help.

  • What happens during an EMDR therapy session?

    In an EMDR session, you'll focus on a specific traumatic or troubling memory while the therapist guides you through bilateral stimulations, like eye movements. This process helps reduce the emotional charge of the memory, making it less distressing.

  • Do I need to talk in detail about my trauma during EMDR therapy?

    EMDR therapy does not require you to go into extensive detail about your trauma if you're not comfortable. The focus is more on your emotional, cognitive, and physical reactions to the memories.

  • Is EMDR therapy safe? Are there any side effects?

    EMDR is considered safe with very few side effects. Initially, you may experience heightened emotions or vivid dreams as your brain processes the memories, but these typically decrease over time.

  • Can EMDR therapy be effective if I don't have clear memories of my trauma?

    Yes, EMDR therapy can still be effective even if you don't have distinct memories of the traumatic event. It works by focusing on how the trauma manifests in your current life, such as through emotional reactions, physical sensations, or beliefs about yourself. The therapy helps in processing these present symptoms and feelings, which are linked to the unresolved trauma, regardless of whether the memories are clear or not.

  • Will EMDR help me recover 'lost' or 'suppressed' memories?

    While EMDR can sometimes lead to you recalling forgotten details surrounding experiences, the primary focus of the therapy is not memory recovery. It aims to process the emotional impact of those experiences, reduce distress, and promote healing – whether the memories are fully conscious or not.