Counselor’s Corner: Client with Legal Issues

Legal considerations can introduce important questions when providing EMDR therapy to clients involved in pending legal matters. In this discussion from the EMDRIA Online Community Central Forum, members share perspectives and clinical considerations related to working with clients who may need to testify or are involved in ongoing legal cases. Prompted by a clinician’s question about whether EMDR therapy is contraindicated during pending legal proceedings and how to communicate with attorneys about the therapy process, this edited discussion explores practical considerations, professional judgment, and member experiences.

Learn more in this article from the Spring 2026 issue EMDR and Complex Trauma of Go With That Magazine®.

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