EMDR
What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Work?
May 1, 2025
EMDR helps the brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer trigger the same emotional response. Here's a plain-language overview.
Read MoreYour Past Doesn't Have to Run Your Present.
Offering EMDR therapy virtually throughout Wisconsin & In-Person sessions in De Pere, WI.
Results-driven therapy with a real plan.
Free 15-minute consultation · No commitment · Licensed in Wisconsin
You're in the Right Place If...
You're an Athlete Losing Your Edge
You were performing at your best — then something shifted. A mental block, an injury, or performance anxiety is getting in the way. EMDR can help you get back to the sport you love.
Learn MoreYou're Recovering from a Toxic Relationship
You've left the relationship but the damage follows you everywhere. The self-doubt, people-pleasing, and exhaustion are real — and they're not your fault. Let's work through it together.
Learn MoreYou're Carrying Trauma You Can't Shake
Past trauma doesn't stay in the past. If flashbacks, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm are running your life, EMDR can help your brain finally process what happened and move forward.
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Meet Your Therapist
Hi, I'm Melissa.
Here's an unpopular opinion: I may be a therapist, but I don't like therapy. Unfortunately, I've seen too many people go through the therapy process and have little to show for it. Sitting for countless hours, talking in circles without any sort of plan. When it comes to THAT kind of therapy, I am decidedly not a fan.
However, there is another way. Therapy that is results-driven, time-sensitive, and effective. With short-term specific goals and EMDR, we get to the root of the problem — and many clients experience relief after just one session.
I'm direct, compassionate, and I will challenge you. But I'll also give you everything I have to help you create the life you deserve.
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Wisconsin
- 15+ Years Experience
- EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
- EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training™
Melissa Rukamp, LPC
Getting Started is Easier Than You Think
Three simple steps to feeling like yourself again.
1
Book a Free Consultation
Schedule your free 15-minute call. We'll talk about what's going on and whether we're a good fit — no pressure, no commitment.
2
Build Your Plan
In your first full session, we'll review your history, set clear goals, and create a personalized treatment plan built around your life.
3
Start Feeling Better
Using EMDR and other proven approaches, we get to work. Many clients experience relief within their very first session.
What is EMDR — and Why Does It Work So Fast?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn't require you to endlessly revisit painful memories. Instead, it uses bilateral stimulation — back-and-forth eye movements, audio, or taps — to activate both sides of the brain and help it do what it's naturally designed to do: heal.
Most clients notice a significant shift within just a few sessions. Some feel relief after one. It's not magic — it's neuroscience.
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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
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Real Stories. Real Healing.
Here's what clients say about working with Melissa.
"I came in feeling completely stuck. After just a few sessions, I finally felt like myself again. EMDR changed everything for me."
"I spent years trying to recover from my relationship. Melissa helped me understand what happened and actually heal from it — not just cope."
"My performance was suffering and I didn't understand why. Melissa helped me get out of my own head and back on the ice."
From the Blog
Tips, insights, and real talk about healing and performance.
Athletic Performance
Building the Mental Edge: Performance Psychology for Athletes
April 20, 2025
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April 5, 2025
Healing after narcissistic abuse is possible. These early steps focus on safety, clarity, and reconnecting with yourself.
Read MoreGot Questions?
Everything You Need to Know About The Therapy Loft.
We know starting therapy can feel overwhelming. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most.
See All FAQsYour first session is a full intake appointment. We'll review your history, discuss what brought you to therapy, set clear treatment goals, and I'll give you tools for immediate symptom relief — so you leave feeling better, not just heard.
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