Trauma can come from one life-changing event, or it can build up over time from smaller experiences that slowly wear you down. Either way, it sticks with you—and getting relief matters.. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but walked away feeling more drained, not better.
That’s where EMDR comes in. At Keely Rodriguez Therapy in Austin, I tailor EMDR sessions to meet you where you are, helping you safely process what’s been holding you back—without having to relive every painful memory.
Constant anxiety or lingering depression
Avoiding certain people, places, or memories
Trouble sleeping or vivid, stressful dreams
Always feeling “on guard” or hyper-aware
Racing heart, high blood pressure, or chest tightness
Muscle tension in your chest, throat, jaw, or shoulders
Quick to anger or easily irritated
Feeling drained, sick, or physically run down
Struggling to feel joy or stay emotionally balanced
One of my favorite things about EMDR? It works fast. Many people start to feel lighter, calmer, and more in control after just a few sessions—sometimes even after the first one. And it’s not just me saying that—research backs it up.
In one well-known study, nearly 100% of people who had experienced a single trauma no longer qualified for PTSD after just six sessions. Even those dealing with multiple traumas saw big results—77% experienced major relief.
Another recent study found that EMDR isn’t just effective for trauma—it’s also incredibly helpful for depression, especially when other approaches haven’t worked.
Plus, EMDR is officially recognized by major health organizations, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, American Psychiatric Association, World Health Organization, American Psychological Association, Department of Defense, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as one of the top treatments for PTSD.
But here’s what I love most:
It doesn’t require you to rehash every painful memory in detail.
You don’t have to spend weeks on homework.
Sessions are customized at your pace, focused on helping you feel better—not just digging up the past.
And beyond trauma, EMDR also helps with anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and more. It’s powerful, practical, and genuinely life-changing.
EMDR helps you take those painful memories and emotions and turn them around. Using a structured process with bilateral stimulation (like eye movements), we’ll revisit those tough moments in a safe, controlled way, so you can finally process and reframe them.
EMDR is a game-changer for easing the psychological stress, anxiety, and other symptoms tied to trauma. It helps you gradually let go of the emotional weight from your past, so you can finally breathe a little easier.
EMDR doesn't wipe out memories; instead, it lets you recall them without all the heavy, negative emotions that used to come with them
EMDR taps into the brain's natural healing mojo, the same stuff that happens during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. It’s all about guiding your brain to do what it does best—process and reorganize memories in a way that actually helps you move forward.
EMDR takes the edge off those intense, vivid traumatic memories, making them way less overwhelming and easier to handle.
EMDR works to unstick those traumatic memories trapped in your nervous system. By processing them, you can finally weave these experiences into your life story in a healthier way."
EMDR sparks lasting changes in how you see and deal with your traumatic memories, often without making you relive the drama or talk it to death.
EMDR moves at your own pace, tailoring the therapy to fit your specific needs and how ready you are to tackle your trauma
Yep, EMDR works just as well online. I’m trained to offer EMDR therapy virtually, so you can get the same benefits as in-person sessions—without having to leave the comfort of your home. It’s flexible, convenient, and just as effective.
EMDR isn’t just for PTSD—it can also help with anxiety, depression, phobias, or any tough memories that keep sticking around.
Everyone’s different—some people start feeling better after the first session, while for others, it clicks around the third or fourth.
EMDR isn’t hypnosis—you’re fully awake, aware, and in control during the entire session. Unlike hypnosis, which often puts you into a trance-like state, EMDR keeps you present. You’ll stay engaged as we use specific techniques to help your brain process stuck memories in a safe, relaxed way. Think of it more like guiding your brain to do what it naturally knows how to do, without zoning out or giving up control.
It’s totally normal for things to feel a little heavier before they start to feel better—especially with trauma therapy. A lot of times, you’ve been pushing those tough memories and feelings down for so long that when we start working through them, they can bubble up afterward.
That’s why EMDR includes tools to help you handle anything that might come up between sessions. I’ll guide you through ways to “put away” any lingering thoughts at the end of each session, so you’re not carrying them around. We’ll also spend time building coping skills that actually work when you need them—like later that evening or the next day.
The beauty of EMDR is that it helps your brain do the healing it’s naturally wired to do, so you can process what’s been holding you back without losing control or reliving the pain. It’s all about giving you real relief while keeping you grounded and safe.
I know that reaching out for help shows your strength, grit, and commitment to living your best life.
Together, we can tackle whatever’s weighing you down—be it trauma, anxiety, depression, rocky relationships, old wounds, self-discovery, grief, stress, or anything in between.