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EMDR Therapy in Austin, TX

Sometimes an experience is over, but your mind and body still react as though it's happening now. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by painful beliefs about yourself.

EMDR therapy can help you process distressing experiences so they feel less intense and have less influence over your present life.

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's a therapy approach that uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or alternating tapping, to help the brain process distressing experiences.

You remain present and in control throughout the process. You don't need to describe every detail of what happened, and you can pause at any time.

EMDR May Help With

EMDR may help you process experiences and emotions related to:

Trauma and painful memories

Anxiety and emotional triggers

Shame, guilt, or self-criticism

​Rejection and bullying

Feeling unsafe or powerless

Negative beliefs such as "I am not good enough"

What Does EMDR Therapy Look Like?

​We begin by discussing your concerns, creating a treatment plan, and developing skills to help you feel grounded and prepared.

Therapy moves at your pace. I may combine EMDR with talk therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and schema therapy based on your needs.

Neurodivergent-Affirming EMDR

For adults with ADHD, Autism, or AuDHD, EMDR may help process experiences related to rejection, masking, criticism, bullying, or feeling misunderstood.
 

Sessions can be adapted to your communication style, sensory needs, and preferred pace.

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EMDR Therapy With Cristina

I am Cristina Culiolo Leoni, M.A., LPC, LMFT, and an EMDR Certified Practitioner. I offer EMDR therapy in person in Austin and online throughout Texas.

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