EMDR is an extensively researched form of therapy that has been proven to be effective in the treatment of PTSD (or traumatic events), anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, and addictions. EMDR does not require extensive exposure or recounting of the distressing issue and is often a quicker treatment route than traditional forms of psychotherapy.

EMDR is a structured therapy in which the client briefly focuses on a distressing event while experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movement). Bilateral stimulation activates the brain’s natural healing processes by connecting the amygdala (the brain’s alarm signal for stressful events), the hippocampus (assists with learning, including memories about safety and danger) and the prefrontal cortex (analyzes behavior and emotion).