Most often just called by the acronym “EMDR”, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma as much as the body recovers from physical trauma.
EMDR can be highly beneficial if you are dealing with a range of issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias, along with depressive disorders, grief or loss, childhood trauma, PTSD, sexual assault, chronic pain, eating disorders, domestic violence or physical abuse, and other traumatic life experiences.
This therapeutic approach offers comprehensive support for individuals navigating various forms of trauma and emotional distress, helping to promote healing and improve overall well-being.
EMDR consists of an eight-phase treatment plan, with each phase enhancing treatment efficacy. It combines standardized techniques with personalized approaches to reprocess traumatic experiences. Bilateral stimulation, like eye movements, is used to target specific memories, prompting clients to process emotions associated with those memories as guided by the therapist’s hand movements.
Frequently Asked
How long does an EMDR therapy session last?
EMDR Sessions last 60 minutes, but can be versatile.
Can EMDR therapy be done within a standard therapy session?
EMDR therapy may be used within a standard talking therapy, as adjunctive/additional therapy with a separate therapist, or as a treatment by itself.