I’m a licensed marriage & family therapist offering short-term, focused EMDR therapy for adults who want meaningful relief—not long-term talk therapy. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, clinical precision, and a deep respect for clients’ insight and resilience. I specialize in helping people process distressing experiences efficiently and safely so they can move forward with greater clarity, stability, and emotional freedom.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is structured and collaborative. We’ll clarify what’s bringing you to EMDR, review your history as it relates to your goals, and assess whether short-term EMDR is the right fit for you at this time. I’ll explain how EMDR works, what the process looks like, and how we’ll measure progress. This session focuses on preparation and planning—so you leave with a clear understanding of next steps rather than feeling overwhelmed or unsure.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths are clinical judgment, structure, and efficiency. I specialize in short-term EMDR, which means I’m intentional about treatment planning, pacing, and safety. I’m skilled at identifying target memories, patterns, and belief systems that are maintaining distress—and helping clients process them without unnecessary re-hashing or emotional flooding. Clients often appreciate my calm, grounded presence and my ability to balance depth with containment.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I’m best suited for adults who are motivated for focused, goal-oriented EMDR work rather than ongoing open-ended therapy. My ideal clients may be struggling with trauma, anxiety, high-functioning stress, or lingering emotional responses tied to past experiences—and want relief within a defined time frame. This is a good fit for people who value structure, insight, and an active therapeutic process, and who are ready to engage in EMDR as a primary modality. Note: I offer EMDR as a short-term treatment model and do not provide long-term psychotherapy through this platform.
EMDR
Dr. Michela Passoni is a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist who uses this evidence-based, trauma-informed approach to help clients process distressing memories, reduce emotional reactivity, and restore a sense of internal stability. Her EMDR work emphasizes careful preparation, pacing, and collaboration, ensuring clients feel supported and resourced throughout the process. Rather than forcing exposure or reliving, EMDR is used to help the nervous system safely reprocess experiences that remain “stuck,” allowing for greater clarity, flexibility, and emotional relief over time.