EMDR & Trauma Therapy in Utah
You’ve carried more than people realize.
It’s Hard to Keep Going When You’re Always the One Who Has To
You’ve carried a lot for a long time.
You’ve been the responsible one, the dependable one, the person who takes care of everyone else.
Now, it’s catching up to you. You can’t sleep. You feel numb or angry for no clear reason. You tell yourself to move on, but something in you won’t even when you try.
Maybe it began years ago, in a difficult family situation, a mission that didn’t go as planned, or a moment when you felt like you had failed and couldn't turn it around. You don’t talk about it much because people wouldn’t really understand. Deep down, you know it’s still there.
You’ve tried to push through it. You’ve told yourself you’re fine. Still, it keeps showing up: in relationships, in work, in the way you see yourself.
Why It’s So Hard to Move On
When you go through something painful, your brain tries to make sense of it.
Sometimes, the memory gets stuck, like a file that won’t download.
You keep reliving the same feeling over and over, even when you think you’ve moved past it.
That’s what trauma does. It keeps your body in the past, even when your life keeps going.
How EMDR Helps
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy method that helps your brain finish what it started.
Instead of talking through every detail, EMDR helps your brain safely process the stuck parts so you don’t keep reliving them.
It’s not hypnosis, and it’s not about reliving trauma.
It’s about helping your brain file old experiences where they belong, in the past.
Over time, EMDR can help you:
Sleep better
Feel less angry or on edge
Let go of shame or guilt
Stop replaying old memories
Feel more in control of your emotions
What It’s Like to Work Together
You don’t have to be ready for EMDR right away.
We start by making sure therapy feels safe and that you have the tools to handle hard emotions.
Once you’re ready, we move at your pace.
You’ll never be pushed to share things before you’re ready or talk in ways that feel forced.
This is about helping you feel more like yourself again, not pushing you too far.
Why Men Choose EMDR Therapy
Men I work with often tell me they thought their experiences “weren’t bad enough” to count as trauma.
They’re used to powering through, not talking about what hurts.
Once they finally stop trying to fix it alone, they realize how much better life can feel.
If you’ve been the one carrying the weight for everyone else, EMDR can help you start carrying it differently.
What’s at Stake if Nothing Changes
You’ve already learned how to push through pain. If you keep doing it alone, the weight doesn’t go away; it just gets heavier.
When trauma goes unprocessed, it shows up everywhere:
The short fuse with people you care about
The constant guilt for not doing enough
The distance in your relationships, even with people who love you
You don’t deserve a life that feels like constant damage control.
What Success Looks Like
You start sleeping through the night.
You stop second-guessing yourself so much.
You handle stress without losing your cool.
You can show up for the people you care about, not because you’re holding everything together, but because you finally feel like yourself again.
That’s what healing looks like: you’re not just surviving anymore. You’re living.
You Don’t Have to Keep Carrying This Alone
You’ve handled more than enough on your own.
If you’re ready to feel lighter and stop living in reaction to the past, EMDR therapy can help you get there.
I offer online therapy in Utah, including Salt Lake City, St. George, Cedar City, Provo, Logan, and Park City.
Frequently Asked Questions about EMDR Therapy in Utah
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EMDR is a therapy model that I have specialized training in to help you with these experiences. When we go through trauma or negative experiences, we can imagine your brain as a computer. When trauma or a negative experience happens, your brain tries to process that trauma and download it like a file but it can’t. You end up reliving those experiences and feeling the same feelings over and over again because it can’t download. EMDR helps your brain be able to download and update from those experiences. It can help you not be impacted as much by those painful experiences.
EMDR can help you stop feeling so angry. It can help your life make more sense. It’s a process that can help you feel like you have more control over your life and emotions.
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Yes. Many men in Utah struggle after their mission if it didn’t go as planned or ended early. EMDR therapy helps you process those experiences without reliving them, so you can find closure and rebuild confidence.
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EMDR is especially helpful for men who’ve experienced trauma, guilt, or constant pressure to stay strong. It can support men who grew up parentified, had painful LDS mission experiences, or feel weighed down by shame or responsibility they can’t shake.
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Traditional talk therapy focuses on insight and reflection. EMDR focuses on the body and brain’s natural ability to heal. You don’t have to explain every detail becaise EMDR helps your brain process the emotion underneath the story so you feel real relief faster.
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No. You don’t have to share every detail to heal. EMDR works by activating how the memory is stored, not by retelling the full story. You’re always in control of what you share during sessions.
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Every client is different. Some men notice changes in just a few sessions, while others work through deeper experiences over several months.
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Yes. Research shows online EMDR therapy can be just as effective as in-person treatment when done with a trained trauma therapist. Many men in Utah prefer online sessions because it feels safer and easier to open up from home.