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EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — is one of the most studied treatments for trauma we have. It works because it gives your brain a way to do what it normally does in REM sleep: take what happened, move it from the alarm bell to the shelf, and let the body finally exhale. [Book a free 15-minute call](/booking)[See all counseling →](/counseling) You might recognize this ## Some of this sounds familiar . Something keeps coming back uninvited — an image, a smell, a sentence, a feeling in your chest. You’ve already talked about it in therapy before, maybe years ago, and it still hits like it just happened. Your body reacts before you do — heart rate, breath, jaw — to triggers you intellectually know are safe. You’ve been told you have PTSD, or you’ve quietly wondered if you do. How I help ## The work, unhurried . We start with stabilization — sleep, grounding, resourcing — so reprocessing is safe. Then we work through targets in a structured 8-phase model, using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones) to help the memory move. Most sessions are 50 minutes; some EMDR-focused sessions run 60–90 minutes when that fits the work. You stay in control the whole time — we can pause, slow down, or switch to grounding whenever you need. EMDR doesn't erase what happened. It changes how it lives in your body — fewer intrusions, less reactivity, more room for the rest of your life. If EMDR isn't the right fit, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is another option I offer — often image-based and frequently faster. We'll pick the approach that fits you, not the other way around. ### What to expect - A free 15-minute call — no pressure, just see if we fit. - Honest intake — your story, your goals, your pace. - 50-minute sessions, weekly or biweekly. - Telehealth anywhere in Utah, or in-person in Midvale. ### The practical part Where Telehealth across Utah, or in-person in Midvale. Investment $150 per 50-minute session. Out-of-network superbill on request. No referral needed. First step A free 15-minute call to see if we're a fit. [Book a free consult](/booking) FAQ ## Common questions . Do I have to talk about every detail of what happened? + No. EMDR works at the level of the memory image, body sensation, and belief — not narrative retelling. Many people describe details only briefly or not at all. How many sessions does EMDR take? + It depends on whether we're treating a single event or layered, repeated trauma. Single-incident work can move noticeably in 6–12 sessions; complex trauma takes longer. We measure progress together as we go. Can EMDR be done over telehealth? + Yes. We use on-screen bilateral stimulation or self-tapping protocols designed for telehealth, which research supports as effective. The memory stays. The grip it has on you doesn't have to. [Book a free 15-minute call](/booking)[Meet Brian →](/about) Brian Lewis, LCMHC · Midvale, Utah · Telehealth across Utah · Utah LCMHC license #5497978-6009 Steady ground. Forward momentum. Therapy, coaching, and consulting for first responders, healthcare workers, and the clinicians who serve them. 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