CONNECTICUT EMDR THERAPY
Break Free From Your Past & Find Your Peace
EMDR therapy is an effective alternative to traditional talk therapy, designed to treat anxiety, PTSD, and a variety of complex trauma.
Stop surviving and start living — you deserve to feel joy again
You’ve been carrying the weight of traumatic experiences for far too long — and it’s affecting your life and relationships. Maybe it’s the flashbacks, the racing thoughts, or the constant feeling that you can’t fully move forward. You're overwhelmed and paralyzed at the same time.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, PTSD, or the ridiculous pressures of motherhood, EMDR therapy offers a path to healing that doesn’t rely on endless conversations. Our licensed EMDR therapists will design a plan to help you process those painful memories in a safe, supportive space, so you can finally break free from the past and feel whole again.
You don’t have to feel like this. Let’s take the first step together.
BREAK FREE WITH HANDS-ON HEALING
What is EMDR?
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a powerful alternative to traditional talk therapy. It works well as a stand-alone therapy or as a compliment to the work you're doing with your regular therapist.
By using guided eye movements and focused conversations, EMDR helps you get to the root of trauma, anxiety, and limiting beliefs faster. Whether you're carrying the weight of past trauma or dealing with something more recent, EMDR works to reduce the emotional intensity of these experiences, helping you reclaim control and live a more joyous, freeing life.
What does EMDR treat?
EMDR therapy is most known for it's effective treatment of PTSD and complex trauma, but many people benefit from it. EMDR is effective at treating:
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Anxiety
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Sexual Assault & Abuse
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Complicated Grief & Loss
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Divorce
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PTSD
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Disturbing Memories
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Panic Attacks
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Stress
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Pressures of Parenthood
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Self Esteem & Imposter Syndrome
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Phobias
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Combat and First Responder Trauma
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Childhood Trauma & Neglect
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Trauma With Your Attachment Figures
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Generational Cycle Breaking
What to Expect During an EMDR Session
Each 50-minute session works toward your custom treatment plan to focus on helping you process trauma safely and effectively. Sessions happen at your pace - either once a week or once a month. Using bilateral stimulation, your therapist will guide you through key phases to reduce the emotional charge of difficult memories and help you regain control. You're not being drug along for a long, arduous ride — you're in the driver's seat of your own healing journey.
Pinpointing What's Been Holding You Back
We’ll start by bringing up a specific memory or feeling that’s been troubling you. This helps guide the session toward healing.
Staying Grounded with Movements
As you recall the memory, your therapist will use gentle eye movements, tapping, or sounds to keep you focused and grounded.
Focused Conversations to Release Pain
While EMDR isn’t as talk-heavy as traditional therapy, we guide you through releasing what’s been building up inside. These focused conversations help you express your pain and uncover what’s at the root of your struggles.
Processing, Healing & Learning to Live Again
With this approach, your brain can naturally process the memory, easing its emotional impact and helping you move forward.
We don't want you to feel like you're going to be stuck in therapy forever. As you go through your treatment plan, you'll feel better after every session - working up to the day you feel stronger, less emotionally charged, and ready to reach your goals.
Meet Your Therapists
Sylvia Laudette
LCSW & Reiki Master
Sylvia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Eddy Wellness, with over 15 years of experience helping adults and seniors who are feeling stuck in life’s transitions. As we get older, new challenges seem to pop up at every turn — whether it’s navigating a big change, dealing with loss, or simply trying to figure out where to go next. And, let’s be honest, finding time for ourselves can feel impossible when we’re juggling everything else. Sylvia’s blend of CBT and EMDR offers a space to unpack the weight you’ve been carrying and rediscover what it means to feel like yourself again.
Renee Eddy
LPC, Reiki Master, EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Mama
Renee the founder and lead EMDR therapist at Eddy Wellness. With over 15 years of experience guiding adults on their healing journeys, she understands the frustration of feeling held back by your past and the yearning for a happier, more fulfilled life. It's not easy! As women, mamas, and professionals, we often struggle to find time for ourselves, let alone prioritize our own healing. Rene's approach allows you to have a safe space to move past the blocks holding you in the past, so you can embrace your life.
Together, we’ll tackle the root of your pain, so you can leave each session feeling lighter and more empowered—without waiting months for results.
CHOOSING THE TREATMENT PLAN THAT WORKS FOR YOU
What's the difference between EMDR Therapy & EMDR Intensives?
We offer both weekly EMDR therapy and EMDR Intensives, and while both are effective, they serve different needs. Weekly EMDR therapy is ideal for ongoing work, allowing you to process trauma at a steady pace — giving you time and space to process your emotions and practice coping techniques between sessions. It’s great for those who prefer a consistent, gradual approach to healing. On the other hand, EMDR Intensives are more for those who want faster progress or have tight schedules that don’t allow for weekly visits. Think of it as a big leap into your healing journey.
They're both effective forms of therapy and we'll recommend the best option for you in your initial consultation.
Have Some Questions Before We Meet?
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How is an EMDR Intensive different from weekly therapy?EMDR Intensives are the equivalent of multiple therapy sessions over one, two, or three days. Because you can work together for longer periods at a time, your we will be able to help you uncover the root causes of your trauma faster, allowing you to feel a more immediate transformation. In fact, research shows that it is as effective, or more so, then ongoing weekly EMDR treatment. EMDR weekly therapy happens in single sessions lasting 45-55 minutes at a time. Weekly therapy is meant to be an ongoing form of therapy and can be done online or in-person. Both have been found to be effective in treating trauma.
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How do EMDR Intensives save time?Weekly sessions have a hard start and stop. That leaves you with a limited amount of time to work together as it may take you a few minutes to get acclimated to the session before you feel ready to talk about what’s bothering you. Time lImited sessions can also feel abrupt to clients who are on the verge of a breakthrough to hit pause and wait until their next session, hindering progress. With EMDR Intensives, there is no waiting. The longer session times allow us to cover more ground in one session. Clients often feel it opens the space for deeper discovery and faster healing.
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What does an EMDR Intensive look like?Before your intensive: First, we'll meet for a 20-minute consultation to make sure EMDR Intensives are right for you. If you decide to move forward we'll meet again for a 90-minute history-taking and preparation session. You’ll also receive a customized workbook to help you prepare for the intensive. We do all this up-front so that on the day of your Intensive we can use our entire session to work on your goals. I currently offer a variety of ways to schedule your session: Half-Day Sessions: Each half-day intensive includes 3 hours of therapy (9 AM - 12 PM or 2-5 PM) Full-Day Intensive: Full-day Intensives last 5 hours, from 9 - 3:30 PM. We can book one, two, or three consecutive days of therapy for faster results. After your session: I never throw you back into real life alone. I’ll check in via email two and four weeks after your intensive to ensure you’re doing well and staying on track. If you think you'd benefit from more healing, massage therapy, or reiki, we can schedule that for you. ​ Not sure how many days you’ll need? You don't have to decide now. Once I get to know you I’ll be able to recommend the optimal number of sessions. You can decide if you want consecutive sessions or to space them out into half-day sessions. If you're ready to book your initial consultation, you can do that here.
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Is EMDR therapy only for PTSD and trauma?No. While EMDR therapy is known for being one of the most effective treatments for PTSD, it can help treat a variety of challenges . Whether you’re dealing with trauma from your childhood or more recently, or you don’t recall ever having trauma, EMDR therapy can help you uncover how to process the underlying issues and finally feel free of the weight on your shoulders. We help clients suffering from: Anxiety Sexual Assault & Abuse Complicated Grief & Loss PTSD Combat and first responder trauma Disturbing Memories Panic Attacks Stress Self Esteem & Imposter Syndrome Phobias Life Transitions, Such as Divorce Complicated Emotions Triggered By Parenthood Childhood Trauma & Neglect Trauma With Your Attachment Figures Generational Cycle Breaking
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What if I already have a therapist?That is wonderful! Our work together doesn't discount any of the work you've been doing with your therapist. Many therapists trust their clients with me because they know the healing power of EMDR. Whether you're in general therapy or you're seeing an EMDR therapist, our EMDR Intensive works alongside your therapy to help you process blocks or traumatic memories faster. It's a way to feel rapid relief for those who are doing the work but still feel "stuck" or like something is holding you back. If you're comfortable with giving me permission to speak to your therapist ahead of your Intensive, I can! I'm a therapist too, and know how important it is for my clients to feel like they're on the right path towards healing. We'll get up-to-speed and ensure our work together is designed to compliment your current treatment plan.
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How much does it cost?Our EMDR Intensive experiences are designed to provide not just deep healing, but a carefully tailored journey. Each package includes a comprehensive history session, a personalized workbook crafted specifically for you, and either a half day or whole-day sessions for one, two, three, and four days at a time. Once we determine the best treatment plan for you, I can give you a better idea of what the investment looks like. Here's a glimpse of what what the cost may look like: 90-Minute History & Planning Session: $500 This includes a detailed, customized workbook and any prep coordination needed with your care team. Half-Day Intensive (3 hours): $900 A great option for diving deep into your healing without committing to a full day. Full-Day Intensive (6 hours): $1,650 For those ready to spend an immersive day focusing on their mental health and progress. 90-Minute Follow-Up Session: $300 Keep the momentum going with a follow-up to your intensive, tailored to your needs. Ongoing Intensives: $250 per hour (minimum 2-hour block) Perfect for continued EMDR support to maintain progress. Please note, meals and additional wellness services (like Reiki or massage therapy) aren’t included, but we’re happy to add these on for you to give you an extra boost of relaxation and self-care while you're here.
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Can I use my insurance?EMDR Intensives are rarely covered by insurance. Most clients pay out of pocket. The benefit of EMDR Intensives is that you get more therapy for less than the price of ongoing sessions. We do not bill insurance for EMDR Intensive services but will gladly provide you with a superbill so you can discuss reimbursement options with your insurance provider.
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How long does EMDR therapy take?EMDR Intensive sessions can range from 2-3 hours in an afternoon to 5 hours a day over the course of one, two, or three days. Sessions can be spread out over several weeks or conducted on consecutive days. For those coming to us for the first time, we strongly recommend doing consecutive days so you can get relief from your biggest struggle. The length of treatment varies based on the type of trauma you’re dealing with, your current symptoms, and tolerance for processing through difficult emotions. Treatment times can also be based on your availability. It’s normal to feel some immediate healing after the first session. While there is no way to know how fast or slow a client’s progress will be, we aim for you to feel relief after each session. We find clients who choose to do longer intensives over two to three days see the most improvement.
These are some of the most frequenly asked questions we get. If you don't see your question, feel free to reach out to us.
“What you seek is seeking you”
We hope that everything you need to know about Eddy Wellness' approach and services has been covered. If you have any questions or can’t find what you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to reach out.