EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a weel-researched and evidence based treatment designed to help individuals living with symptoms of trauma. It was developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987. It has been used ever since to help people heal from the devastating affects of all types of trauma.

I spent 10 years off and on working in the only women’s prison in Vermont. I was there full time for 4.5 years serving women who had experienced domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking. The people there taught me that trauma does not discriminate, and that humans are inherently resilient. We are capable of incredible healing when we have the right resources and support in our communities.

I spent part of my childhood growing up in Arizona, and part of it in Maine. I’ve also spent all of my adult life in Vermont, so all of those elements fit so nicely when I was thinking about a name for the practice.