EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. It uses bilateral stimulation, typically guided eye movements, tapping, or sound, to help the brain reprocess distressing memories and experiences that have become "stuck" in the nervous system.
What is EMDR?
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn't require you to discuss your experiences in detail. Instead, it works directly with the way memories are stored in the body and brain, allowing difficult experiences to be processed and integrated in a way that reduces their emotional charge.
What is it used for?
EMDR is widely used for trauma and PTSD, but its applications extend well beyond that. It is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, grief and loss, phobias, panic disorders, burnout, and the lasting effects of childhood experiences on adult life and relationships.