Online EMDR therapy for men in recovery in Florida and Maine
EMDR therapy to process the past and feel free
For men in recovery whose past experiences are still showing up in how they react, relate, and feel.
Are past experiences still shaping how you feel and react?
A lot of men in recovery get sober and realize there are unresolved issues from the past.
For those who have worked the steps, there is often tremendous relief; however, sometimes certain past experiences keep tugging at you. You hoped you’d be free of resentment and anger, and you want to be, but it’s still there.
This is because these experiences live in the brain and body. Fortunately, EMDR therapy can help.
How EMDR helps your system settle
EMDR is an evidence based therapy that taps your brain’s natural ability to heal.
With gentle left right stimulation through eye movements, taps, or sound, your mind and body can safely reprocess memories that got stuck.
We’ll reduce the emotional charge, work through today’s triggers, and rehearse future moments so you can show up the way you want to.
You’ll feel a level of freedom that you knew was possible, but wondered what more you needed to do to get there.
Check out my blog post to learn more about my EMDR sessions.
How EMDR therapy can help
Relief
Your body settles, so you feel fewer spikes from memories, sounds, or dates that used to set you off.
Control
Triggers lose impact and you can respond instead of react, with tools you can use anywhere.
Freedom
Old beliefs loosen their grip. Confidence grows, and daily choices feel lighter and more possible.
You might benefit from EMDR if…
You’ve done the steps but resentment, anger, or old memories are still showing up.
Past experiences from before or during the drinking or using still affect how you react and relate.
You’ve talked it through but it’s still there.
Triggers catch you off guard in ways that don’t match who you want to be.
You want to heal without reliving every detail.
What to expect in EMDR sessions
Beginning:
We’ll set goals, build safety, and learn grounding so you feel steady and in control.
Processing:
With gentle eye movements, taps, or tones, we’ll reprocess stuck memories at your pace.
Wrapping up:
We'll check in on progress and make sure the gains carry forward into your daily life.
The real-life impact of EMDR for men in recovery
Resentment and anger lose their grip.
Old memories stop hijacking your present.
You react differently in relationships and it starts to feel natural.
You sleep better and feel steadier day to day.
Recovery feels fuller and more free.
Your first step to getting the rest of the way there
Step 1
Book a free consult
We’ll talk through what brings you to therapy, your goals, and whether EMDR feels like the right fit.
Step 2
Build safety and skills
I’ll teach grounding and resourcing tools so you feel supported and in control before processing begins.
Step 3
Process and look ahead
With EMDR, we’ll safely reprocess stuck memories, work through current triggers, and plan for future situations.
Any questions about trauma & EMDR?
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps you process traumatic memories, distressing experiences, and the emotional triggers tied to them, as well as visualize how you would like to be in the future. Instead of talking through every detail, EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation (both sides of the brain), often through eye movements, taps, or sounds, to help your brain reprocess stuck memories in a safe, controlled way.
How does EMDR help with anxiety?
Anxiety often spikes because your system reads safe moments as dangerous. EMDR helps recalibrate that alarm. We reduce the charge on old experiences that keep your body on high alert, then we target current triggers like general conflict, relationship conflict, work stress, parenting challenges, social settings, or self-criticism. You'll learn quick grounding skills, practice them between sessions, and notice more calm, clearer thinking, and better follow-through when stress hits.
Is EMDR right for me if I'm on medication, or new to therapy?
Often yes. EMDR works alongside other supports. We'll start with safety and skills, coordinate care as needed, and make sure the pace feels steady and workable.
How much do sessions cost?
Private pay sessions are $160 for 55 minutes. If you're using in-network insurance, your cost depends on your specific plan. See full fees and payment information here.
Do you offer longer EMDR sessions?
Yes. For private pay clients who want to progress more quickly, I offer extended EMDR sessions:
$300 / 90 minutes
$400 / 2 hours
$600 / 3 hours
These intensive sessions can be an effective way to do deeper work in fewer appointments.
Do you accept insurance?
I prefer to operate on a private pay basis because it gives us the freedom to shape care around your goals rather than what an insurance company dictates.
That said, I understand insurance is what makes therapy accessible for many people, so I choose to be in-network with specific plans:
Florida
Aetna, Optum, Oscar, and United
Maine
Aetna
If your plan isn't one of these, I can provide you with a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Learn more about my fees and insurance policy here.