Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured psychotherapy that helps people heal from the emotional pain of traumatic or overwhelming life experiences. Originally developed to treat PTSD, EMDR has since been found to be effective for a wide range of issues. 

EMDR uses an eight-phase framework that supports the brain’s natural ability to process and heal from distressing experiences. A key component of the process is Bilateral Stimulation, which helps reduce the emotional charge of difficult memories while supporting integration and resolution. Rather than talking in detail about traumatic events, EMDR focuses on how those experiences are stored in the brain and body. The goal is not to erase the memory, but to help you feel less activated, more grounded, and more connected to the present. 

If you find yourself stuck in painful memories, patterns, or physical symptoms that don’t seem to resolve through talk therapy alone, EMDR may offer a new path forward.

To read more details about EMDR therapy from the EMDR Institute, click here.