EMDR Therapy for Trauma Recovery
Serving Elm Grove, Wauwatosa, Brookfield & Milwaukee
At Forward Healing Therapy, we provide EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to teens and adults who are ready to move beyond simply managing symptoms - and into true trauma recovery.
If you’re located in Elm Grove, Brookfield, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, or the greater Milwaukee area, our EMDR services offer a compassionate, evidence-based path to healing emotional wounds that have felt stuck for years.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR is a structured, brain-body therapy that helps reprocess traumatic memories so they no longer carry the emotional intensity or negative beliefs that may be impacting your daily life.
Using bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, taps, or tones), we help your brain access and re-store difficult memories in a calmer, more adaptive way - without needing to talk through every detail.
This process is especially effective for those who have experienced trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, or negative self-beliefs, and may still be carrying those experiences in their nervous system.
Who EMDR Can Help
EMDR therapy is highly effective for individuals who are experiencing:
PTSD or unresolved trauma (including childhood trauma)
Anxiety, panic attacks, or chronic worry
Depression or low self-esteem tied to past experiences
Negative self-beliefs (“I’m not good enough,” “I’m unsafe,” etc.)
Relationship difficulties or emotional flashbacks
Somatic symptoms—like chronic tension or a sense of being on edge
A feeling of being “stuck,” even after other therapy approaches