At Christian Psychological Associates, we are committed to providing effective, research-supported treatments to help clients heal from emotional pain and trauma. One of these approaches is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy—an extensively researched method proven to help people recover from trauma and distressing life experiences.

We are proud to highlight Greta Whittemore, MA, LCPC, who is in the process of getting certification for EMDR therapy through EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association). Greta brings deep compassion, clinical skill, and years of experience in working with individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and more. Her trauma-informed and client-centered approach helps individuals move toward resilience and recovery.
In addition to Greta Whittemore, several of our clinicians have completed EMDR training and offer EMDR-informed treatment for a variety of conditions. These providers utilize EMDR therapy as part of their integrative treatment plans, tailored to each client’s unique history and needs.
Luke Dalfiume, Donna Brooks, Kate Robertson, Tenneille Ely, Kimberly Adams, and Lori Hirst.
Please contact our office to be matched with a trained EMDR therapist at a location most convenient for you.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy method designed to help people process and heal from traumatic memories or deeply upsetting experiences. Rather than focusing on talking through the trauma, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (often through guided eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones) to help reprocess memories so they no longer cause distress.
EMDR therapy is recommended by organizations such as:

Please reach us at home@christianpsychological.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
EMDR is highly effective for:
There are several phases of an EMDR treatment. One of these phases involves your therapist guiding you to briefly focus on a traumatic memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation. This process helps your brain reprocess the memory in a way that reduces its emotional charge.
No. EMDR does not involve hypnosis or loss of consciousness. You remain fully awake, alert, and in control during each session.
The length of treatment depends on the complexity of trauma/adverse life events. EMDR is an 8 phase treatment protocol with information gathering, resource development and target planning tasks to complete prior to any reprocessing. Once reprocessing starts, clients can experience changes in emotional distress and self-beliefs after a few sessions. Others may need longer term work. Your therapist will guide you thru each phase and develop a treatment plan based on your needs.
EMDR is generally safe and well-tolerated. However, because it involves recalling potentially distressing events, it’s important that it be done with a trained professional who can provide emotional support throughout the process.
Absolutely. At Christian Psychological Associates, we respect and integrate clients’ spiritual beliefs into the healing process. Many of our clients find EMDR to be a powerful complement to their Christian faith, supporting both emotional and spiritual healing.
Yes, EMDR can be effective via telehealth depending on the client and the type of technique used.
Yes, known as EMDR-VR, EMDR can be combined with VR Therapy to create an immersive treatment for trauma, anxiety, and phobias. This technique allows clients to engage with distressing memories in a controlled virtual environment while using bilateral stimulation (the core of EMDR) to process them.
Read our blog article for more EMDR information: https://tinyurl.com/emdrblog
If you’re struggling with past trauma or distressing experiences, EMDR therapy may offer the healing path you’ve been seeking.
Call us at 309-692-7755
Email: home@christianpsychological.org
Let us match you with an EMDR-trained therapist who can walk with you on your journey to healing.