Miley Cyrus Opens Up About EMDR Therapy — What It Is and How It Helps You Heal Generational Trauma
- Dana Carretta-Stein
- 6 hours ago
- 3 min read
If you landed here after searching “Miley Cyrus EMDR therapy” or “EMDR therapist near me,” you’re in the right place.
In this blog, I break down Miley’s recent interview with The New York Times where she shares her experience with EMDR therapy—and explain how this powerful approach can help you heal deep-rooted trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
🎥 Watch my commentary video below for a therapist’s take on why EMDR works and how it can change your life—especially if you’re carrying the emotional weight of your family’s past.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a brain-based therapy that helps you process and release traumatic memories that are stored in the body—not just in the mind.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (like eye movements, tapping, or tones) to help your brain reprocess stuck memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional or physical reactions.
Miley said it best in her interview with The New York Times and NYT Magazine:
“My body remembers it in a much deeper way than my brain does.”
That quote? It perfectly captures what EMDR therapists have known for years—the body keeps the score. And sometimes, you don’t even need to remember the trauma for EMDR to help.
EMDR Therapy and Generational Trauma
As a therapist who specializes in healing generational trauma, I work with clients who feel like they’re carrying emotional patterns, beliefs, or survival strategies that don’t even feel like theirs.
Maybe you:
Struggle with people-pleasing or perfectionism
Feel anxious or on edge even when life is “fine”
Repeat the same relationship patterns over and over again
Experience triggers that don’t quite make logical sense
Often, these are symptoms of unprocessed trauma—including the emotional burdens passed down through your family. EMDR can help break those inherited patterns so you don’t pass them down again.
How EMDR Works (And Why It’s So Effective)
Here’s what makes EMDR therapy so powerful:
You don’t have to relive every detail — EMDR focuses on how your body and nervous system store the memory, not how much you can consciously recall.
It’s efficient and transformative — Many people experience major shifts in just a few months.
It rewires how you respond — EMDR helps you move from feeling stuck in survival mode to feeling calm, safe, and in control.
In other words, EMDR doesn’t just help you talk about trauma. It helps your body know the trauma is over.
Want to Learn More About How EMDR Can Help You?
If Miley’s story resonated with you, and you’re curious whether EMDR could be the next step in your healing journey, the best place to start is with The EMDR Therapy Progress Journal.
It explains all about how EMDR therapy works, what to expect, and how to stay on track so you get the best benefit from this game changing therapy!
Looking for an EMDR Therapist Near You?
If you’re searching for a trauma-informed EMDR therapist in New York, Connecticut New Jersey or Florida, reach out to us at Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling.
At Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, we offer EMDR therapy both in-person in Westchester, NY and online across the states of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Florida.
Our therapists specialize in anxiety, childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and generational healing.
📍 Serving:
Scarsdale, NY
Westchester County
Mamaroneck, White Plains, and surrounding areas
All of NY, NJ, CT, and FL via telehealth
🧠 Learn more about our EMDR therapy services here.
Final Thoughts
Miley’s bravery in sharing her EMDR experience is a reminder that healing is possible—and more mainstream than ever.
If your body still feels stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to stay there.
There’s a way out. There’s help available. And you deserve to feel better.
About the Author
Dana Carretta-Stein is a licensed trauma therapist, EMDR expert, and founder of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling. She specializes in helping individuals heal from childhood trauma, break generational cycles, and reconnect with their true selves. Learn more at www.peacefullivingmentalhealthcounseling.com or www.danacarretta.com.
For more information on EMDR therapy, follow Dana on Instagram @the_emdr_coach