The EMDR Handbook

5 Myths That Hold People Back From Trying EMDR

Your Quick Guide to How EMDR Actually Works

  • See why your experiences matter and why your symptoms are valid no matter how they compare to anyone else’s.

  • Unpack the 5 biggest myths holding people back from one of the most effective treatments out there.

  • Learn how EMDR works without having to talk through every detail.

  • Explore how EMDR helps you move beyond just “managing thoughts” to actually reshaping how your nervous system stores them.

  • Find out what really determines if you’re ready for EMDR and how to know if it’s the right fit for you.

I'm Marie, a senior therapist and the Clinical Director at Third Wave Psychotherapy. One of my main focuses is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.For more than 14 years, I’ve supported people through anxiety, grief, trauma, and all the messy parts of being human. I’m honored to provide care across North Carolina and South Carolina, and I bring both experience and compassion to every session.

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Here's everything that's inside:

Myth #1: “My symptoms aren’t bad enough for EMDR” and how healing can be sped up.Myth #2: “EMDR is hypnosis or brainwashing,” and what’s really happening when you move your eyes.Myth #3: “It will be too overwhelming" and how EMDR is actually designed to keep you grounded.Myth #4: “I have to talk about everything in detail for it to work” and why saying less often works better.Myth #5: “I’ll forget everything that happened to me" and what EMDR really does with your memories.

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