Healing the Roots of Trauma, Not Just the Symptoms
EMDR Trauma Therapy in Houston
If you've tried to think your way out of pain and it hasn’t worked—you're not alone. Trauma isn’t stored in logic; it lives in the body, in your nervous system, in the unconscious loops you can’t talk your way through.
At Houston Healing Collective, we work differently. We use EMDR to go deeper—toward the core of what's driving your symptoms—so real, lasting change becomes possible.
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What is
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic method that helps you process traumatic memories and break free from patterns that keep you stuck. Using bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping), EMDR allows your brain to reprocess unresolved experiences in a way that feels safe, grounded, and empowering.
This approach isn’t about rehashing your trauma. It’s about helping your brain and body fully integrate what happened—so it no longer hijacks your present.
Many people come to us after traditional talk therapy hasn’t been enough. EMDR can offer a more direct path forward—especially when we pair it with other integrative approaches like DNMS (Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy) and IFS-informed work. These tools support deep repair for attachment wounds, early trauma, and parts of self that never got what they needed to feel safe and whole.
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We use EMDR to treat:
- PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder
- Single-incident traumas (accidents, surgeries, breakups, assaults)
- Complex and developmental trauma
- Anxiety and panic
- Phobias and avoidance patterns
- Depression linked to unresolved trauma
- Emotional dysregulation and relational difficulties
- Eating disorders and addiction driven by trauma
Conditions We Treat with EMDR
Complex Trauma Deserves a Specialized Approach
This work takes time, but it’s worth it. It’s about becoming more whole—not perfect, just more you. Present, grounded, and free.
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Is an EMDR Intensive Right for You?
- You want to make significant progress in a short amount of time
- Weekly therapy isn’t doable with your schedule
- You’ve plateaued in traditional sessions
- You’re navigating a major life transition or recent trauma
- You’re working through complex trauma and need longer sessions for deeper processing
We’ll help you decide what format is right for your needs.
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Ketamine + EMDR Intensives in Houston, Texas
Ketamine can quiet the inner critic, soften defenses, and shift your emotional baseline. It enhances neuroplasticity—making your brain more flexible, adaptive, and open to change. When paired with EMDR, this creates a potent environment for reprocessing trauma and breaking long-standing patterns.
This work is done safely, in collaboration with medical providers. We walk with you every step—from preparation to integration—so the experience leads to lasting growth.
Ketamine + EMDR may be especially helpful if you:
- Have treatment-resistant trauma, depression, or anxiety (or eating disorder)
- Feel emotionally flooded or shut down in traditional therapy
- Want to access deeper insights and create meaningful breakthroughs
A Powerful Pathway for Deep Healing
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Steps to Work Together
- Healing from deep emotional wounds that continue to hold you back from living your best life
- Reducing the emotional intensity of painful past experiences
- Gaining relief from persistent negative thoughts and patterns
- Restoring a sense of peace, safety, and emotional balance
You’ll book your free 30-minute consultation where we’ll discuss your prior treatment history and goals. I’ll also share more about our philosophy, recommend a therapist, and a share a preliminary treatment plan, services we offer, and answer any questions you might have.
step one: Discovery Call
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- Phase 1: Gather history and develop treatment plan
- Phase 2: Establish expectations & coping resources
- Phase 3: Identify target memory to reprocess & establish baseline measures to track progress
- Phases 4-6: Reprocessing phases involving eye movements or dual attention bilateral stimulation
- Phase 5: Installation of new, positive beliefs
- Phase 7: Closure takes place at the end of every reprocessing session to help you return to a state of calm and the present moment
- Phase 8: Reevaluation takes place at the start of every session to track progress and identify future targets
Step two: The 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy
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At Houston Healing Collective, our personalized approach ensures you receive the care you deserve, guiding you towards a life of authenticity and fulfillment.
step three: Ongoing Collaborative Treatment
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Insurance and Fees
Houston Healing Collective is not in-network with any insurance panels. However, we will be able to provide you with an itemized receipt (called a superbill) that you can submit to insurance for potential reimbursement. Limited financial assistance through nonprofit partners is available for those in need.
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Is it possible for me to fully recover from my eating disorder or heal my complex trauma? I feel like the work never ends.
I’m not sure about ketamine or psychedelics in general. Can I still work with you?
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Do you take insurance?
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Who do you work with?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who do you work with?
Our services for teens (12+) and adults include individual therapy, family and couples therapy, group therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, EMDR, and specialized intensives & ketamine retreats. Our comprehensive approach ensures that you receive the best possible care tailored to your unique journey.
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How do you work with your clients?
Our work is designed to help individuals with a history of trauma, disordered eating and body image issues, perfectionism, and treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. We offer EMDR, parts work, DBT, eating disorder treatment, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. All of our therapists work from an anti-diet, Health at Every Size (R) approach
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Is it possible for me to fully recover from my eating disorder or heal my complex trauma? I feel like the work never ends.
Yes! It’s possible to lead a more free and fulfilling life that honors your past and creates space for a brighter future. If your healing journey has ever felt disorganized or like it’s one step forward and two steps back, our innovative and specialized treatment options could likely be beneficial for you. Oftentimes therapy only scratches the surface, offering skills to help you survive, not thrive. We're committed to diving deep to help you heal your pain at the source. That's where true healing happens.
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I’m not sure about ketamine or psychedelics in general. Can I still work with you?
Absolutely! While Houston Healing Collective offers ketamine-assisted therapy, we recognize that it's not for everyone! We are trained to treat eating disorders, trauma and anxiety, and family conflict through diverse therapy modalities, including EMDR & DBT, allowing us to find a treatment plan that works for you and your family.
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Can you guarantee that I’ll see results? I feel like I’ve tried everything already.
We understand your frustration with your journey so far and are here to honor your experience. That said, there isn’t a guarantee of what will or won't work for you. Our biggest intention with building your care plan is to make sure you have flexibility and fluidity as we determine which method(s) are the most aligned for you or your loved one.
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I’ve never been part of a community or group while receiving care before. What can I expect?
While it might seem counterintuitive to involve strangers in your healing journey—especially if you’ve worked one-on-one with care providers in the past—our clients often see faster, more effective results when incorporating our groups and retreats. This is because much of the depression, anxiety, and shame you’ve experienced in the past has taken place in solitude. But at Houston Healing Collective, we believe that true healing happens in relationships and in community.
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Do you take insurance?
Houston Healing Collective is not in-network with any insurance panels. However, we will be able to provide you with an itemized receipt (called a superbill) that you can submit to insurance for potential reimbursement. Through our resources and partnerships with various organizations, we are able to offer financial aid, payment plans, and reduced rate services.
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What's your cancellation policy?
We have a 24 hour cancellation policy for individual, family, & couples therapy and a 48 hour cancellation policy for groups & ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Any sessions cancelled within 24 and 48 hours, respectively, will be charged a full session rate.
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What does an EMDR session look like?
An EMDR session involves the therapist guiding the client through a series of bilateral eye movements, taps, or tones while the client focuses on different aspects of a traumatic memory. These sessions are designed to help the brain reprocess the trauma in a way that reduces its psychological impact.
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How long does EMDR therapy take to show results?
Some clients report relief in symptoms after just a few sessions, though the length of therapy varies depending on the individual's history and the severity of the issues being addressed.
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6300 West Loop S, Suite 525
Bellaire, Texas 77401
