Your brain remembers more than you think. EMDR helps you finally let it go.
In-person EMDR therapy in Fort Lauderdale for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and grief — with a licensed therapist who accepts your insurance.
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You might be here if...
Something happened — or many things happened — and your nervous system never quite recovered.
Maybe it was a single event that changed everything. Maybe it was years of chronic stress, emotional neglect, or feeling unsafe. You've tried to move past it. You've told yourself it's over. But your body didn't get the message. The memories still feel raw. Certain situations, sounds, or words trigger reactions that feel out of proportion. You're exhausted from fighting your own mind.
That's not weakness. That's trauma — and it's stored in the brain in a way that talk therapy alone sometimes can't reach.
Intrusive thoughts or memories that surface without warning
Flashbacks, nightmares, or emotional reactions that feel out of your control
Anxiety or hypervigilance that doesn't go away, even when you're safe
Grief that feels impossible to process or move through
Shame, guilt, or a persistent sense that something is wrong with you
Avoidance of people, places, or situations connected to a past experience
A feeling of being emotionally stuck, despite years of trying to heal
EMDR doesn't ask you to relive every detail of what happened. It works with the way your brain stores painful memories — and helps it finish what it couldn't process at the time.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is one of the most extensively researched trauma treatments available — endorsed by the World Health Organization, the American Psychiatric Association, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
When we experience something traumatic or deeply distressing, the brain sometimes fails to process it the way it does ordinary memories. The experience gets "stuck" — stored with the original emotions, physical sensations, and beliefs intact. Years later, anything that resembles that experience can trigger the same response, even when you're no longer in danger.
EMDR uses a structured process — including bilateral stimulation such as guided eye movements — to help the brain reprocess those stuck memories. Over time, the memory loses its emotional charge. It becomes something that happened, rather than something that is still happening.
How EMDR therapy works
Phase 1–2: History & Preparation
We begin by understanding your history, identifying the experiences to address, and building the coping tools you'll need to feel safe and grounded throughout the process. There is no pressure to move faster than you're ready.
Phase 3–6: Processing
We identify specific memories, the beliefs connected to them, and the physical sensations they bring up. Using bilateral stimulation, we work to desensitize the memory and replace distorted beliefs with more adaptive ones. Many clients notice a significant shift within just a few sessions.
Insurance accepted. In-person EMDR Therapy in Fort Lauderdale.
Aetna · AvMed · Cigna · Humana · Medicare · Molina · Optum · Oscar Health · TRICARE · United Healthcare · WellCare
Out of pocket: $125/session
Phase 7–8: Closure & Evaluation
Between sessions, you stay grounded using techniques we develop together. We regularly evaluate progress and adjust the approach as needed. The goal is not just symptom reduction — it's lasting change.
What EMDR therapy can help with
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Complex trauma and childhood trauma
Grief and loss
Anxiety and panic attacks
Performance anxiety (work, music, athletics, public speaking)
Phobias and fears
Depression connected to past experiences
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Shame and self-worth struggles
Survivors of abuse, neglect, or toxic relationships
About Roman Lockshin, LMHC
My path to this work was shaped by my own experience of getting stuck — and eventually finding a way through.
I trained as a concert violinist at the Manhattan School of Music before spending years in finance as a Chartered Financial Analyst on Wall Street. Along the way, I navigated addiction, burnout, and the kind of pain that doesn't show up on a resume. Those experiences gave me a deep understanding of what it means to be high-functioning on the outside while struggling internally — and what it actually takes to change.
I use EMDR alongside CBT and logotherapy, always tailored to where you are and what you're carrying. I work with individuals and couples, including older adults navigating grief and life transitions, and clients from the Russian-speaking communities of Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach.
Credentials:
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Florida License MH27251
Trained in EMDR Therapy
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, South University
MBA in Finance, Baruch College, CUNY
BA in Music, Manhattan School of Music
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Fluent in Russian
Verified by Psychology Today
Client testimonials
"I've been working with Roman for 10 months and noticed improvement within the first week. For the first time, I can quiet my mind and experience real inner peace. Roman is knowledgeable, warm, and truly effective." — Robert, Miami, Florida
"Roman has made a meaningful impact on how I manage anxiety and stress. His practical guidance has been a game-changer. I highly recommend him." — Paul M.
EMDR therapy in person or via telehealth
EMDR is highly effective in both formats. In-person sessions take place at our Fort Lauderdale office at 2699 Stirling Road, Suite C403A. Telehealth sessions are available to clients anywhere in Florida via a secure, confidential platform.
Both options are covered by the same insurance plans. If you're unsure which format is right for you, we can talk through it in your free consultation.
Ready to stop carrying this alone?
EMDR doesn't require you to have all the words for what happened. It just requires you to show up. A free 20-minute consultation is the first step — no pressure, no commitment.