EMDR Basics & Education
Explore how EMDR Therapy Can support your healing journey.
Understanding trauma can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with pieces scattered across time. This section is here to simplify that process. Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or you’ve been in therapy for years, learning how EMDR works—and why it works—can bring comfort and clarity. These posts unpack the basics, answer common questions, and guide you through what to expect step-by-step.
If you’ve been curious about EMDR therapy and how it could support your healing, you’re in the right place. When you’re ready, I’d love to connect for a consultation.
EMDR Therapy Phoenix for Overthinkers
Overthinking isn’t a flaw. It’s a nervous system strategy that once helped you stay safe. This post explores why cognitive looping develops and how EMDR therapy in Phoenix helps overthinkers work with their nervous systems rather than fighting their minds.
EMDR Therapy Phoenix: A Trauma Therapist’s Complete Guide to Moving Forward and Hope
EMDR Therapy Phoenix offers a path to healing beyond talk therapy. Learn what EMDR is, how it works, and what to expect in your first session—from a trauma therapist who helps anxious, high-achieving perfectionists find calm and balance.
How EMDR Therapy Phoenix Works And Why It Goes Beyond Talk Therapy to Move Out of Trauma
This guide from Certified EMDR Therapist Kandace Ledergerber explains how EMDR Therapy Phoenix works, why it goes beyond talk therapy, and how it helps high-achieving adults heal trauma stored in the nervous system.
Scared of EMDR Therapy in Phoenix? Why It’s Normal to Feel Fearful — and How We Work Through It Together
Feeling nervous about starting EMDR therapy in Phoenix is completely normal. Many people worry they’ll feel overwhelmed or lose control, but EMDR is structured around safety, pacing, and choice. In this blog, we explore why fear shows up — and how we work through it together, one grounded step at a time.
When Trauma Triggers Take Over: Understanding Your Nervous System & How EMDR Therapy Helps You Heal
Trauma triggers can feel like they come out of nowhere—shaking your sense of safety, pulling you into survival mode, and making you wonder why you’re “still reacting this way.” But you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. In this guide, I explain what triggers really are, how your nervous system responds, and how EMDR therapy in Phoenix and Tempe can help you feel safe and grounded again.
What to Expect in Your First EMDR Therapy Phoenix Session: A Step-by-Step Guide in What I Do as a Certified EMDR Therapist
Starting EMDR therapy can feel overwhelming, but your first session is all about safety, pacing, and building the foundation for healing — not diving into trauma. Here’s what to expect in your first EMDR Therapy Phoenix or Tempe session.
Top 5 Truths About EMDR Therapy Phoenix
EMDR therapy isn’t a quick fix - it’s a steady, compassionate approach that helps your brain and body heal at a pace that feels safe. As an EMDR therapist in Phoenix, these are the top 5 truths I want every client to know about what EMDR really looks and feels like on the path out of trauma.
Is EMDR Therapy in Phoenix Right for Me? Common Questions Answered
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, or perfectionism? Learn how EMDR therapy in Phoenix works, who it helps, and what to expect so you can decide if it’s right for you.
EMDR Therapy Phoenix 101: Why EMDR Shouldn’t Be Self- or AI-Administered
Considering EMDR therapy in Phoenix and wondering if you can do EMDR on your own—or with AI? In this blog, we explore why trauma processing requires a trained, attuned therapist and why DIY or AI-guided EMDR can’t offer the safety, support, and nervous-system regulation your healing deserves.
Why I Became an EMDR Therapist -My Story as a Trauma Therapist in Phoenix
As a trauma therapist in Phoenix, I realized talk therapy alone wasn’t helping people heal the deeper wounds held in their bodies. After experiencing EMDR myself in 2019, everything shifted. This is the story of what changed, why I trust EMDR fully, and how it shaped the way I support clients today.
EMDR Therapy Resources for Grounding, Soothing, and Emotional Safety
A gentle collection of EMDR-informed grounding tools to help you feel calmer, more centered, and supported between sessions. These guided practices are designed to steady your nervous system and reconnect you with emotional security— whether you’re navigating stress or seeking more peace in your daily life.
Moving Out of Survival Mode: How EMDR Therapy Phoenix Works Online
The world feels heavy right now — and for many, that weight keeps us stuck in survival mode. EMDR therapy helps your brain reprocess what’s been too much to carry. Learn how EMDR Therapy Phoenix offers online sessions designed to help you find balance, relief, and forward movement from the comfort of home.