Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy that helps individuals process and recover from traumatic experiences and symptoms of PTSD. During EMDR sessions, the therapist guides the client to briefly focus on distressing memories while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation. Bilateral Stimulation helps facilitate the brain’s natural healing processes, helping to reduce the emotional intensity and vividness of trauma-related memories.

Extensive research supports the effectiveness of EMDR therapy. Over 30 controlled outcome studies have demonstrated its positive impact. Some studies report that 84% to 90% of individuals with a single traumatic experience no longer met the criteria for PTSD after just three 90-minute sessions.

EMDR therapy is recognized as an effective treatment for trauma and other distressing experiences by leading health organizations, including the American Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization (WHO).