EMDR Therapy · Cincinnati, OH
You know you're safe now.
Your body hasn't gotten
the message yet.
That gap — between what your mind understands and what your body still carries — is exactly what EMDR is designed to close. We've built our entire practice around it.
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Why you're still struggling
Talk therapy helps you understand what happened.
EMDR helps you release it.
You've probably already done the work of understanding. You know where the pain comes from. You might even be able to explain it clearly. But knowing doesn't stop the flashbacks, the hypervigilance, the way your body braces in certain situations.
That's because trauma isn't stored as a story — it's stored as a physical and emotional imprint. Talk therapy alone can't reach it. EMDR can.
EMDR works directly with how your brain stores distressing memories, helping it finally complete the processing it couldn't finish at the time. The memory doesn't disappear — it just loses its grip on you.
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How it works
What happens in an
EMDR session
During EMDR, your therapist guides you through bilateral stimulation — gentle left-right movements like eye tracking, tapping, or audio tones. This mimics what the brain does naturally during REM sleep, when it processes and files away the day's experiences.
You focus briefly on a specific memory while the bilateral stimulation runs. Over time, the emotional charge attached to that memory decreases. You still remember what happened — but it stops running your nervous system.
You don't have to talk through your trauma in detail. Many clients find this the biggest relief of all.
Our EMDR team
This isn't a weekend course.
This is our entire practice.
Most therapists who offer EMDR completed a basic training. At Therapy Cincinnati, EMDR is the clinical specialty the practice is built around.
Our founder holds EMDRIA Approved Consultant status — one of the highest credentials in the field, held by a very small number of therapists in Ohio. He assists at EMDR trainings and supervises other therapists in the work. Every EMDR therapist at our practice benefits from that oversight.
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Sheldon Reisman
LISW-S · EMDRIA Approved ConsultantKelsey Harlow
LSW · EMDR TrainedCaroline Crick
LISW-S · EMDR TrainedKendra Niese
LSW · EMDR TrainedWho EMDR helps
EMDR works for more
than classic PTSD.
If your past is affecting your present in ways you can't think your way out of, EMDR is worth considering.
Trauma & PTSD
Single-incident trauma, childhood abuse, complex trauma from repeated experiences.
Betrayal Trauma
Infidelity, relational ruptures, the loss of trust in someone you depended on.
Anxiety & Panic
When anxiety is rooted in past experiences rather than just present circumstances.
Attachment Wounds
Fear, self-doubt, and relational patterns that trace back to early experiences.
Low Self-Worth
The inner critic that developed as a way to survive, and now won't quiet down.
Teens & Young Adults
EMDR adapts well for adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety, and identity.
Client feedback
What our clients say.
"Having seen at least 7 other therapists, I can unequivocally say this is the best therapy I've ever experienced."
Female, age 27
"Before I came here, I tried therapy a couple of times and didn't get anywhere. I was pretty much ready to give up. They literally gave me a new life."
Female, age 29
"For the first time, I'm in a healthy relationship. Everyone around me keeps telling me how much I've changed."
Female, age 22
"I actually feel myself getting stronger day by day. I'm able to feel my emotions without getting overwhelmed."
Female, age 24
Common questions
Before you reach out.
Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?
No. EMDR doesn't require you to narrate what happened. You share only what you're comfortable sharing. Many clients find this the biggest relief.
How is this different from basic EMDR training?
Our founder holds EMDRIA Approved Consultant status — one of the highest credentials in the field. Every therapist on our team is supervised at that level, which is rare in any practice.
Do you take insurance?
We're out-of-network providers. Many clients use out-of-network benefits for partial reimbursement. We're happy to walk through this on the consultation call.
How soon can I get in?
Most new clients are seen within a week of reaching out. There's no waitlist.
Ready to find out if EMDR
is right for you?
Schedule a free 15-minute phone call. We'll talk about what you're dealing with, answer your questions, and tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
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15 minutes by phone. No forms, no commitment.
- We'll listen to what you're dealing with
- Answer any questions about EMDR
- Match you with the right therapist
- In-person & virtual options available