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What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. As EMDR is a mental health intervention, it should only be offered by properly trained and licensed mental health clinicians. EMDRIA does not condone or support indiscriminate uses of EMDR such as a "do-it-yourself" virtual therapy.

"Healing Trauma" Public Awareness Film for EMDR Therapy

"Something changed the first time I had EMDR and if I could put one word to it ... it would be hope."

What kind of problems can EMDR treat?

Scientific research has established EMDR as effective for post traumatic stress.  However, clinicians also have reported success using EMDR in treatment of the following conditions:

EMDR Frequently Asked Questions

• How was EMDR developed?

• How does EMDR work?

• What is the actual EMDR therapy session like?

• How long does EMDR take?

• Does EMDR really work?

• What EMDR therapy clients are saying... 

More Information

• Read description of EMDR for clients
• Read EMDRIA's Clinical Definition of EMDR
• Information about EMDR Research

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