What to Expect in EMDR Therapy Sessions

Written By Jennifer Wood, LPC-S

Starting trauma therapy can feel intimidating. Knowing what to expect can help reduce fear and uncertainty.

👉 EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD in Tyler, TX

Your First EMDR Sessions

EMDR does not begin with trauma processing right away. Early sessions focus on:

  • Building trust

  • Learning coping skills

  • Ensuring emotional safety

Your therapist will never rush the process.

During an EMDR Session

A typical EMDR session includes:

  • Brief focus on a memory

  • Bilateral stimulation

  • Noticing thoughts, emotions, or sensations

  • Allowing the brain to naturally shift

You remain fully aware and in control.

Is EMDR Overwhelming?

Most clients are surprised by how manageable EMDR feels. Sessions are paced carefully and always end with grounding and stabilization.

EMDR Therapy in Tyler, TX

At The Bridge, EMDR sessions are tailored to your comfort level and personal goals.

👉 Schedule an appointment to learn more.

Jennifer Wood, LPC-S

Jennifer graduated from East Texas Baptist University in May 2000 with a BA in Psychology. In 2002, she graduated with an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Louisiana at Monroe. She has been fully licensed since 2006, and in 2012 received her Supervisor License. It has been her privilege to have been in private practice for the past 15 years.

Jennifer has worked in various settings to provide counseling to adults, families, and children. Her specialties and experience includes: marriage and family issues, grief, bereavement, infidelity, eating disorders, depression, personality disorders, co-dependency, play therapy, and spiritual issues.

Jennifer has a deep heart calling to serve those who are hurting. She believes in God’s sovereignty, and that He created us to experience joy, hope and peace. She is passionate about helping her clients connect with God and build meaningful and healthy relationships with those around them.

Jennifer and her husband have been married for 22 years. She enjoys playing piano, photography, and traveling and exploring creation. They have 2 sons and live in Tyler.

“For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.” I Corinthians 13:12

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