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Healing Trauma and Grief with EMDR: A Conversation with Dorlee Michaeli
Grief and trauma often leave us feeling stuck, replaying painful experiences without knowing how to move forward. In this episode of Inntrospection: From Grief to Growth, host Amy Lindner-Lesser sits down with Dorlee Michaeli, a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR specialist, to explore how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can help us process loss, release long-held pain, and begin to heal.
Together, Amy and Dorlee discuss why grief is a natural extension of love, the ways trauma can keep us trapped in old patterns, and how EMDR provides tools to gently rewire the brain’s response. Dorlee also shares stories from her work helping high-achieving adults overcome hidden anxiety and self-doubt, and explains how EMDR can be transformative not only for trauma survivors but also for anyone navigating grief, life transitions, or overwhelming change.
If you’ve ever felt “stuck” in your healing journey, this episode offers hope and practical insights for finding your way forward.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why grief and love are inseparable, and how acknowledging both is key to healing.
The history of EMDR and how it was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro.
How EMDR helps the brain process traumatic memories in a healthier way.
Practical examples of how EMDR supports those experiencing grief, loss, and major life transitions.
The unique challenges women often face in caregiving roles, and why self-care is not selfish but essential.
The link between unresolved childhood trauma and struggles with PTSD in adulthood.
How EMDR differs from traditional talk therapy and why it often accelerates healing.
Guest Bio:
Dorlee Michaelli, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR specialist who helps quiet, driven adults overcome hidden anxiety, self-doubt, and the effects of trauma. With a background in the corporate world and extensive clinical experience, she empowers professionals and individuals alike to process painful experiences, break free from limiting patterns, and step into confidence and joy.
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By Amy Lindner-LesserGrief and trauma often leave us feeling stuck, replaying painful experiences without knowing how to move forward. In this episode of Inntrospection: From Grief to Growth, host Amy Lindner-Lesser sits down with Dorlee Michaeli, a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR specialist, to explore how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can help us process loss, release long-held pain, and begin to heal.
Together, Amy and Dorlee discuss why grief is a natural extension of love, the ways trauma can keep us trapped in old patterns, and how EMDR provides tools to gently rewire the brain’s response. Dorlee also shares stories from her work helping high-achieving adults overcome hidden anxiety and self-doubt, and explains how EMDR can be transformative not only for trauma survivors but also for anyone navigating grief, life transitions, or overwhelming change.
If you’ve ever felt “stuck” in your healing journey, this episode offers hope and practical insights for finding your way forward.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why grief and love are inseparable, and how acknowledging both is key to healing.
The history of EMDR and how it was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro.
How EMDR helps the brain process traumatic memories in a healthier way.
Practical examples of how EMDR supports those experiencing grief, loss, and major life transitions.
The unique challenges women often face in caregiving roles, and why self-care is not selfish but essential.
The link between unresolved childhood trauma and struggles with PTSD in adulthood.
How EMDR differs from traditional talk therapy and why it often accelerates healing.
Guest Bio:
Dorlee Michaelli, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR specialist who helps quiet, driven adults overcome hidden anxiety, self-doubt, and the effects of trauma. With a background in the corporate world and extensive clinical experience, she empowers professionals and individuals alike to process painful experiences, break free from limiting patterns, and step into confidence and joy.