EMDR for Trauma with Christian Counselors in Marietta, GA

By Claudia Pittard, former Remain Connected Graduate Intern

Most of us have memories we would rather forget—moments that resurface at the worst times, like heavy luggage we never chose to carry. For many, these memories feel impossible to shake, creating anxiety, stress, and even physical reactions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that can help reprocess these kinds of painful memories, allowing us to live more fully in the present.

What is EMDR?

EMDR helps people process and find relief from traumatic or troubling memories. When we go through something stressful, our brains sometimes store that experience in a way that keeps it feeling raw and intense. Imagine someone who’s been in a car accident. Even though they’re safe now, each time they sit in a car, they may feel a surge of anxiety as memories of the crash flood back. EMDR uses a process called bilateral stimulation—often side-to-side eye movements guided by a therapist—to help the brain “digest” these memories, gradually reducing their emotional impact.

How EMDR Helps Ease Trauma’s Grip

• Getting “Unstuck” from Painful Memories: EMDR allows the brain to reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their emotional charge. For someone who’s survived a car accident, each session helps the memory feel more like something in the past rather than something lurking in the present.

• Breaking Free of Negative Patterns: Trauma often leads to patterns of avoidance or fear. For example, someone might begin to avoid driving or feel tense in situations related to cars. EMDR can disrupt these cycles, offering freedom to live without feeling defined by the trauma.

• Reducing Emotional Reactions: Many people find that EMDR reduces anxiety, depression, or other symptoms tied to difficult memories. In the case of a car accident survivor, their anxiety around driving may gradually decrease, allowing them to enjoy road trips again with a sense of calm.

• Improving Relationships and Self-Connection: Trauma can create emotional walls or triggers that get in the way of connecting with others. By processing these experiences, we can open up more fully to ourselves and the people around us, no longer held back by fear or avoidance.

Is EMDR Right for You?

If you find yourself revisiting certain memories that bring stress or anxiety—or if you notice certain fears limiting your life—EMDR may be worth considering. It’s not about making memories disappear, but about freeing yourself from the weight they carry.

With a trained therapist, EMDR can offer relief, helping us let go of the past and embrace a life where memories no longer hold us back.

The Team at Remain Connected Counseling

Begin Working With A Therapist in Marietta, Roswell, or Cartersville GA

Please consider reaching out to a qualified therapist. Our team of caring therapists would be honored to offer support with in-person and online services from our Marietta, GA-based practice. You can start your therapy journey by following these simple steps:

• Reach out to talk to a Marietta, Roswell, or Cartersville therapist.

• Have your first appointment at Remain Connected.

• Learn how to wait well.

Other Services Offered at Remain Connected Counseling

Our team knows you may experience other issues in your life. This is why we are happy to offer a variety of services including teen therapy, anxiety treatment, and EMDR therapy. In addition, we also offer life transitions therapy and depression counseling, and more all under a Christian counseling lens. By using online therapy, these services are available to anyone in Georgia. Learn more about our team of dedicated therapists and contact us!

Our Therapy Locations in Georgia

Marietta Office

In-Person Therapy on Windy Hill Road near Smyrna - Remain Connected Counseling is conveniently situated at 2480 Windy Hill Rd, Suite 200, Marietta, GA, near The Battery Atlanta, Truist Park, and Cumberland Mall. Our office is easily accessible from I-75 and I-285, making it a convenient option for therapy clients in Marietta, Smyrna, Vinings, Kennesaw, Sandy Springs, and Atlanta. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, or personal growth, our team of dedicated Christian therapists is here to walk alongside you. In the Marietta office, we have therapists who accept United HealthCare, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UMR, and GEHA.

Virtual Office

Online Counseling Available Across Georgia – Remain Connected Counseling offers virtual therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families throughout the state of Georgia. Whether you're in Atlanta, Marietta, Roswell, Decatur, Canton, or beyond, our team of experienced Christian therapists is here to support you from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of online counseling that fits your schedule and needs, no matter where you are in Georgia. In the virtual office, we have therapists who accept United HealthCare, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UMR, and GEHA.

Roswell Office

Our Roswell office is conveniently situated at 515 E Crossville Rd, Ste 340, Roswell, GA 30075, near Historic Downtown Roswell, Roswell Town Center, and East Cobb. Easily accessible from Highway 92 and GA-400, we proudly serve individuals, couples, and families in Roswell, Alpharetta, East Cobb, Woodstock, and surrounding areas. Whether you're seeking in-person or virtual therapy, our compassionate Christian therapists are here to support you on your journey to healing and growth. At the Roswell office, Danielle Flint accepts United HealthCare, including Optum, UMR, and GEHA.

Cartersville Office

Our Cartersville office is conveniently located at 600 South Tennessee Street, Cartersville, GA 30120, near Downtown Cartersville, the Booth Western Art Museum, and Dellinger Park. Easily accessible from Highway 41 and I-75, we proudly serve individuals and couples in Cartersville, Acworth, Emerson, Adairsville, and surrounding communities. Whether in-person or online, our compassionate Christian therapists are here to support you on your journey to healing, growth, and connection. At the Cartersville office, Suzy specializes in Christian premarital and marital counseling. She offers both Focus on the Family and Prepare/Enrich assessments for couples in the Cartersville area or virtual throughout the state of Georgia.

***Please note that this blog is NOT intended as official therapeutic advice of any kind.