You’ve stopped talking about it. You’ve moved on. And yet — the wind catches you off guard. The smell of smoke makes your shoulders rise. You’re tired in a way sleep isn’t fixing. The Eaton Fire may still be here, in ways you didn’t expect.

Most people walk into their first EMDR session a little nervous — and that's normal. Here's exactly what happens, what doesn't, and how to prepare, from a licensed EMDR therapist in Pasadena serving the greater Los Angeles area.