That sounds like something EMDR can help with. When memories or old experiences stay “stuck,” your brain hasn't fully processed them — and they can keep showing up as emotional weight, body tension, or reactions that feel bigger than the moment. EMDR helps your brain do its natural healing work, so those memories lose their charge.

If this sounds familiar, Felt might be a good fit for you.

That's really hard — and it makes sense that you're feeling it. EMDR is designed to work with distress that's rooted in past experiences, not so much with the immediate stress of a situation you're still in.

That said, many people find that even in tough circumstances, processing old reactions can make them feel less reactive overall.

So if you're curious, you're still welcome to explore. Just know that if your stress is mostly about your environment right now, this tool might be a support — but it won't change the external things causing your pain.

This is so common, and it can be confusing. Sometimes the body holds onto stress or old experiences in ways that feel purely physical — tight shoulders, a churning stomach, sleeplessness. EMDR can help with that, because it works with the body's stress responses, not just thoughts.

But it's also wise to rule out medical causes first, if you haven't already. If your symptoms started after a head injury, seizure, or with a known medical condition, it's best to talk to a doctor before trying any new tool. Felt can be a gentle companion once you've checked that out.

This is a space many people arrive at after years of trying to think their way through. When the brain has stored experiences in a fragmented way — perhaps because they were overwhelming or happened before you had words — those experiences can still shape your reactions and relationships, even if you don't consciously remember them.

EMDR can help by gently linking up the parts that got disconnected, so you feel more whole and more in choice. That said, if you often feel detached from your body or memories, we'd suggest going slowly and making sure you have support nearby. Felt can be a safe place to explore, but you know yourself best.

If this resonates, Felt might be a gentle next step.

Welcome. Here's the short version: EMDR uses gentle side-to-side eye movements (or sounds) while you bring a difficult memory or feeling to mind. That process seems to help the brain digest experiences that got “stuck” — so they feel less intense and less present. It's backed by decades of research and is recommended by the WHO and other major health organizations.

If you'd like to know more before deciding, you can read about it here. Or if you're ready to feel what it's like, you can head straight to a session.