EMDR Therapy in Austin

Trauma-Informed Healing & Growth in Austin

At Lake Austin Psychotherapy, we provide EMDR therapy in Austin—an evidence-based, transformative approach to processing trauma, anxiety, grief, and more. Whether you’re seeking in-person support or prefer the flexibility of telehealth, our Austin-based practice is here to guide your healing journey. 

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a structured, research-backed methodology that helps reprocess traumatic memories without requiring detailed verbal narration. Through safe bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements, tapping, or sound—EMDR gently releases the emotional weight of painful memories, allowing you to feel grounded and renewed.

Why Choose EMDR Therapy in Austin?

Highly Effective: EMDR is endorsed by leading organizations like the World Health Organization and the American Psychiatric Association as a first-line treatment for PTSD, with growing evidence for its effectiveness across anxiety, depression, grief, and more. 

Flexible Accessibility: Engage in EMDR therapy in Austin either in person or via secure telehealth—whatever best fits your needs and schedule.

Personalized and Compassionate Care: Our EMDR therapy sessions are trauma-informed, paced to your comfort, and designed to support emotional safety and empowerment.

Conditions Addressed with EMDR

EMDR therapy in Austin at Lake Austin Psychotherapy is designed to help with a wide range of challenges, including:

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma

  • Anxiety and panic

  • Depression and persistent sadness

  • Grief, loss, and unresolved emotional wounds

  • Childhood emotional neglect or relational trauma

  • Guilt, shame, and other distressing internal states 

What to Expect in EMDR Therapy Sessions

Session length typically ranges from 60 to 90 minutes. The therapy unfolds across EMDR’s eight structured phases—starting with building safety and resources, and leading through reprocessing to integration and stabilization. 

Many clients experience noticeable relief after just a few sessions. You may feel tired post-session (it’s best to plan EMDR later in the day) and, in the days that follow, report emotional shifts or newfound clarity. 

Some people initially feel a bit unsettled before experiencing relief. Over time, triggering memories often lose their power—so you can feel more present, peaceful, and emotionally available.  

Getting Started with EMDR Therapy in Austin

All our practitioners offering EMDR therapy in Austin are EMDRIA-trained, adhering to the highest clinical standards. 

We offer a free, no‑obligation consultation—either over the phone or via telehealth—to explore whether EMDR therapy is the right fit for you. 

Ready to begin? Contact us online or call/text us at 512‑666‑1184 to schedule your free consultation.