Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Helping You Heal from Trauma and Distressing Life Experiences
Difficult or traumatic experiences can continue to affect your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily life long after the event has passed. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals process traumatic memories, reduce emotional distress, and promote lasting healing.
EMDR does not require you to repeatedly relive traumatic experiences or discuss every detail of what happened. Instead, it helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they become less emotionally overwhelming and no longer interfere with your ability to move forward.
At Indiana Health Group, our EMDR-trained therapists provide compassionate, individualized care to help children, adolescents, and adults heal from trauma and regain a greater sense of peace, confidence, and emotional well-being.
What Is EMDR?
EMDR is a structured form of psychotherapy that helps the brain process memories that may have become “stuck” following traumatic or highly stressful experiences.
During treatment, your therapist guides you through specific phases of therapy while using bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds—to help your brain naturally reprocess distressing memories.
As memories are processed, many individuals experience reduced emotional distress, healthier beliefs about themselves, and an improved ability to cope with future challenges.
EMDR is recognized by organizations including the American Psychological Association (APA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as an effective treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Who Can Benefit?
EMDR may be helpful for individuals experiencing:
- Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Childhood trauma
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Medical trauma
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Assault or abuse
- First responder or military-related trauma
- Phobias
- Performance anxiety
- Low self-esteem related to past experiences
- Disturbing or intrusive memories
EMDR can be effective for both single traumatic events and ongoing or complex trauma.
What Happens During EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy follows a structured, evidence-based treatment process that is tailored to each individual’s needs.
Treatment typically includes:
- Learning about your concerns and treatment goals
- Developing coping and grounding skills
- Identifying distressing memories or experiences
- Processing memories using bilateral stimulation
- Strengthening healthier beliefs and emotional responses
- Monitoring progress throughout treatment
Your therapist will ensure you have the tools needed to feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process.
Benefits of EMDR
Many individuals experience improvements such as:
- Reduced emotional distress related to traumatic memories
- Fewer intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
- Decreased anxiety
- Improved emotional regulation
- Greater self-confidence
- Healthier beliefs about themselves
- Better sleep
- Increased resilience
- Improved relationships
- Greater overall emotional well-being
Many people report that memories become less vivid, less emotionally intense, and easier to think about without becoming overwhelmed.
A Compassionate Path Toward Healing
Healing from trauma is possible. EMDR offers a research-supported approach that helps many individuals process painful experiences, reduce emotional distress, and regain a sense of control over their lives.
Our EMDR-trained therapists provide compassionate, personalized care in a safe and supportive environment, helping you move beyond the impact of trauma and toward lasting healing.
Meet Our EMDR Therapists
Indiana Health Group is proud to offer EMDR therapy through experienced clinicians who have completed specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Each therapist brings their own clinical expertise and treatment style while providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs.
Whether you are recovering from trauma, managing anxiety, or working through difficult life experiences, our therapists are here to help you move toward healing and resilience.
Elizabeth Goebel, LMHC
Elizabeth provides compassionate, client-centered therapy for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She incorporates EMDR into individualized treatment plans to help clients process distressing experiences, reduce emotional distress, and develop healthier patterns for moving forward.
Kimberly E. Keller, LMHC
Kim specializes in treating trauma, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addictions, and sexual health concerns. She utilizes EMDR alongside Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based approaches to help clients achieve lasting change and improved emotional well-being.
Kourtney Klepfer, LCSW
Kourtney works with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life stressors. She integrates EMDR with a supportive, strengths-based approach, helping clients process difficult experiences while building confidence and resilience.
Maryann Lake, LCSW
Maryann provides therapy for individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional challenges. Using EMDR and other evidence-based therapies, she creates a safe, collaborative environment where clients can heal from past experiences and move toward lasting emotional wellness.
Tina Ramseur, MA, LMHC, LCAC, EMDR
Tina specializes in treating trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring mental health concerns. As an EMDR-trained therapist and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, she helps clients process traumatic experiences while developing healthier coping strategies and building long-term recovery.
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