Heal Trauma at the Source With EMDR Therapy
Zeam Health & Wellness offers EMDR therapy to help clients process trauma in a way that feels safe, structured, and effective. EMDR, short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, uses a guided method of memory recall paired with rhythmic stimulation to reduce the emotional weight of distressing memories. The goal is not to erase what happened but to change how it feels when you remember it.
This approach has gained international recognition as a powerful therapy for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and more. Our certified EMDR therapists in Sacramento, Roseville, and Folsom specialize in using this evidence-based treatment to help clients move forward clearly, confidently, and calmly.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy is a structured mental health treatment designed to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories. It works by guiding you to recall distressing experiences while engaging in bilateral stimulation. That often means moving your eyes back and forth, though some therapists use alternating sounds or gentle taps instead.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, rapid eye movement therapy does not require clients to explain the trauma in detail. Instead, it helps the brain change how the memory is stored, which reduces its emotional intensity. In time, painful memories feel less like active wounds and more like distant events.
EMDR therapy has been shown to work faster than many standard approaches. This makes it especially valuable for individuals who have tried other therapies but still feel stuck in the emotional residue of the past.
How EMDR Therapy Works in the Brain
The process is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model. According to this theory, traumatic experiences get “stuck” in the brain in an unprocessed form. These unprocessed memories remain raw, keeping the emotional pain fresh long after the event. EMDR therapy stimulates both sides of the brain while the memory is active. This dual attention, holding a memory while following rhythmic cues, helps the brain reprocess the memory. Over time, clients report that these memories no longer trigger panic, shame, or fear. Instead, they become neutral and manageable. This change happens not by removing the memory but by reducing its power. Triggers that once caused strong emotional reactions begin to lose their grip. For example, someone who experienced a car accident may no longer feel tightness in their chest when hearing tires screech.
What to Expect From an EMDR Session
History taking
Preparation
Assessment
Desensitization
Installation
Body scan
Closure
Re-evaluation
Why Choose EMDR Therapy Over Other Methods?

When EMDR Therapy Helps and When It May Not
EMDR therapy is considered one of the most effective treatments for PTSD. It is endorsed by organizations such as the World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is also used to treat:
- Panic attacks
- Anxiety and depression
- Phobias
- Grief and loss
- Childhood neglect
- Addictions
- Performance anxiety
That said, EMDR may not be appropriate if a client has unmanaged dissociation, unstable medical conditions, or is not ready to recall trauma memories. In those cases, our team may recommend stabilizing treatments before beginning rapid eye movement therapy.
Is EMDR the Same as Hypnosis?
