EMDR Therapy

Heal Trauma Without Reliving It

Use a structured, evidence-based approach to reduce trauma symptoms and regain control..

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Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next, I am here to support you as you work through the effects of past experiences and emotional distress. Through EMDR and an embodied approach, we explore how experiences are held in the body and nervous system, creating space for processing, regulation, and deeper self-understanding so you can reconnect with yourself and what matters most.

Lauren Chung, MHC-LP(she/her)

Are past experiences still shaping your thoughts, emotions, or reactions?


You don’t have to carry past experiences on your own. We support you in understanding triggers, calming trauma responses, and helping your nervous system feel safer and more regulated.


  • Your mind replays experiences you wish you could leave behind
  • Your body stays tense or on edge, even when you want to relax
  • You struggle with sleep, physical tension, or sudden waves of discomfort
  • You feel stuck or shut down and blame yourself for it
  • You avoid situations because they feel unsafe or overwhelming
  • You react strongly with loved ones when stress or triggers show up
  • You constantly feel like you need to stay alert or in control
  • You replay moments or memories and analyze what could go wrong

Do any of these feel familiar?


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No obligation. Just a supportive, 15‑minute call.

We support you in reprocessing trauma, easing intense reactions, and helping your mind and body feel safer and more regulated over time.

Your therapist will work with you to understand how past experiences have shaped your nervous system, emotions, and reactions, often in ways that feel automatic or hard to explain. Through EMDR, you will process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact so your mind and body can respond with greater ease and stability over time.

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Your therapist will provide support to help you feel safer, more grounded, and in control.

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  • Reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories.
  • Calm your nervous system and ease persistent tension or alertness.
  • Understand triggers and why certain reactions feel automatic.
  • Build grounding skills that help you feel present and safe.
  • Improve emotional regulation so reactions feel more manageable.
  • Respond to stress without shutting down or becoming overwhelmed.
  • Regain a sense of control during moments of distress.
  • Experience an evidence-based therapy shown to support trauma healing.

Take the first step toward feeling more grounded by scheduling a free consultation. Submit the form below, and we’ll help connect you with the support that fits your needs.

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The Manhattan Psychotherapy Collective is an out-of-network provider, but we handle the claim submission process for you. This gives you the ease of an in-network experience with the flexibility and benefits of out-of-network care.

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Trauma can disrupt the way your brain processes information, leading to emotional reactions that feel out of your control. EMDR therapy helps you reprocess these memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming—giving you space to move forward with more clarity and ease.

EMDR therapy helps rewire how your brain responds to trauma.


  • Therapy helps you alleviate physical symptoms associated with trauma

  • It teaches you to shift unhelpful thoughts and beliefs about yourself so you can improve self-worth and confidence

  • It helps you reprocess traumatic memories that are stuck and reduce emotional distress tied to past events

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EMDR therapy is available both in person at our Manhattan office and virtually for your convenience. Reach out today to schedule your first appointment. We look forward to helping you move through anxiety with more ease, confidence, and self-understanding.

The Manhattan Psychotherapy
Collective provides evidence-based
support through EMDR therapy.

types of Trauma

We’ve dedicated our practice to
EMDR because many of our clients feel as though they hit a plateau with traditional talk therapy. Our clinicians
have undergone a variety of advanced training and education with a focus on EMDR. We encourage you to check out
our About page to learn more about our team members and their specialties.

We’ve dedicated our practice to EMDR because many of our clients
feel as though they hit a plateau with traditional talk therapy. Our
 clinicians have undergone a variety of advanced training and education
 with a focus on EMDR. 

Relationship trauma

Sexual trauma

Grief and loss trauma

Childhood Trauma

PTSD & CPTSD

EMDR
INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)
Somatic
Dialectical behavior (DBT)
MINDFULNESS-BASED (MBCT)
Psychodynamic 
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL (CBT)
Attachment-based
Trauma focused
Biofeedback

At The Manhattan Psychotherapy Collective, our EMDR therapists understand how trauma affects both mind and body. Each treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs, using a combination of approaches to help you feel grounded, supported, and safe.

Whether you’re coping with recent trauma or carrying pain from years ago, EMDR can be a powerful way to release what no longer serves you. We’re here to support you on your healing journey—with empathy, skill, and care.

The effects of trauma can show up in both the mind and body.

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Therapy Frameworks

If trauma is holding you back from living the life you want, it’s time to seek support. Book a complimentary consultation to see how EMDR therapy can help you heal and move forward.





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