“For the first time, my client reached a zero.”

How EMDR Therapist Lisa Johanns Uses WeMind to Unlock Deeper Processing

At WeMind, we’re proud to support therapists who bring technology and compassion together in trauma therapy. Recently, Lisa Johanns, an EMDR therapist, shared a breakthrough moment that perfectly shows what WeMind is designed to do.

“For the very first time, one of my clients reached a zero - and I was so excited, because he had never done that before.”
- Lisa Johanns, EMDR Therapist

From stuck to breakthrough

Lisa had been working with a client who often froze during EMDR sessions despite trying different techniques. During one session, she used one of WeMind’s visual tasks - and something changed.

“Usually he stayed stuck in anxiety,” Lisa said. “But with WeMind’s visual task, something clicked - he finally reached a SUD of zero.”

That moment marked a major step forward, both for her client and for her confidence as a therapist.

Quieting the overthinking mind

Lisa believes that part of the success comes from how WeMind’s bilateral stimulation tools calm overactive thinking.

“Using bilateral stimulation to quiet that judgmental inner voice allowed him to focus on what he was actually feeling,” she explained.

By engaging working memory through visual and interactive tasks, clients stay grounded in the present - enabling faster, deeper processing.

Tailored to every client

Every nervous system reacts differently, which is why Lisa values WeMind’s flexibility and adaptive features.

“Some clients need passive stimulation, others need something more engaging. I love that WeMind lets me adjust it - and even automatically adapts to their pace.”

This ability to personalize speed and style makes EMDR more accessible and effective for a wide range of clients.

Seamless and secure online sessions

Lisa often works online, making WeMind’s integrated video call feature essential.

“I don’t do EMDR unless I can have eyes on the person,” she said. “With WeMind, I can keep that connection even remotely.”

It means she can focus on therapy - not technology.

Helping therapists achieve breakthroughs

Stories like Lisa’s remind us why WeMind exists: to help therapists do their best work with confidence, flexibility, and safety - whether in person or online.

“To watch someone who has struggled so much finally reach that point of relief - that was a breakthrough for both of us.”

Visit Lisa's website: https://tngtherapy.com/