EMDR Therapy
With Natalie Saada, LMHC,
and Cushion Mental Health
We’re therapists who have used EMDR in our own therapy.
We’ve experienced firsthand how powerful it is when your nervous system stops reacting like the past is still happening.
Has talk therapy helped you understand, but not fully change things?
Are you emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, or constantly activated?
Does anxiety, emotional reactions, shutting down, people-pleasing, or a harsh inner critic never seem to turn off.
Patterns that once helped you survive can quietly continue running your life long after the danger has passed. Even when you logically know you’re safe now, your body may still react like you are not.
Clients Come To Us When They’re:
Constantly overwhelmed
Emotionally reactive
Stuck in old patterns
Living with anxiety
Feeling emotionally numb
Struggling with attachment
Fighting their inner critic
Tired of surviving
You don’t need a formal trauma diagnosis for EMDR.
EMDR helps your brain and body process the past so it stops being emotionally overwhelming in the present.
EMDR therapy is structured, collaborative, and paced around your nervous system. We start by helping you build safety and emotional regulation before moving into deeper processing work.
You won’t be pushed to relive everything all at once. We move gradually, helping your brain and body process experiences so they lose their emotional intensity over time.
What EMDR Therapy With Us Looks Like
The EMDR Process
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Our early sessions focus on trust, emotional regulation, and helping you recognize when your nervous system becomes activated.
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We pay attention to what your body and mind naturally bring forward rather than forcing memories or timelines.
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We process experiences gradually so they no longer feel emotionally overwhelming in the present.
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Some people experience relief quickly. Others move more slowly. Therapy is tailored to your goals and nervous system.
Modalities We Use
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Helps your brain process painful memories so they no longer trigger the same emotional intensity.
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Identifies the thoughts and beliefs connected to anxiety, shame, and self-criticism.
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Helps you build practical changes that create relief in daily life.
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Creates structure and direction throughout the therapy process.
Let Your Nervous System Rest
EMDR doesn't erase memories. It helps those memories
stop controlling your day-to-day life.
After EMDR Therapy With Us, Clients Report:
Sleeping better
Feeling calmer
Less emotional flooding
Easier time relaxing
More confidence
Better relationships
More “me time”
Joy returning
About Cushion
Mental Health
Our therapy combines practical tools with deeper emotional work so you can understand your patterns and actually begin changing them. We know how frustrating it feels to understand your struggles intellectually but still feel emotionally stuck.
Our founder, Natalie Saada, brings both clinical training and real-world experience into therapy. Before becoming a therapist, she earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and worked in Human Resources, giving her deep understanding of pressure, burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.
Availability: We provide therapy via telehealth throughout New York and New Jersey.
Our EMDR Therapists
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Natalie Saada
When not in session, you can find me at a concert with my husband, spending time in the park with my little one, or planning my next beach trip.
3 Steps To Get Started
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Fill out the contact form and let us know what has been feeling overwhelming or stuck lately.
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We’ll schedule a free consultation to answer questions and see if EMDR therapy feels like the right fit.
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We’ll start by building safety, understanding your goals, and creating a plan for therapy together.