EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.
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Therapists use EMDR for (MALE & FEMALE):
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• Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
• Chronic illness and medical issues
• Depression and bipolar disorders
• Eating disorders
• Grief and loss
• Pain
• Psychosis
• PTSD/CPTSD
• Sexual assault
• Sleep disturbance
• Substance abuse and addiction
• Violence and abuse -
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Therapists use EMDR for (CHILDEN & YOUTH):
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​• Eating or sleep disturbances
• Feeling helpless
• Constricted play or lack of curiosity
• Social isolation
• Difficulty paying attention
• Changes in school behaviors
• Toileting issues
• Irritability
• Easily startled
• Shame and guilt
• Low self-esteem
• Reenactment of traumatic event
• Aggressive behavior
• Sexualized behavior
• Substance use/abuse
• Disturbance of body image
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The following organizations recognize EMDR therapy as
an effective treatment:
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American Psychiatric Association
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American Psychological Association
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International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration -
U.K. National Institute for Health and Care
Excellence -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of
Defense -
The Cochran Database of Systematic Reviews
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The World Health Organization
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy is a form of therapy that helps individuals understand and cope with the impact of traumatic experiences on their lives. Trauma can change an individual's perception of the world and themselves, and it may prevent them from living a fulfilling life. Trauma therapy aims to help individuals reprocess their trauma and learn coping strategies to manage the effects of trauma on their lives. It can be helpful for individuals who have experienced events such as abuse, accidents, or natural disasters.
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​Therapists use Trauma therapy for:
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Flashbacks or intrusive memories of the traumatic event
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Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
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Difficulty managing emotions
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Negative changes in beliefs and feelings about oneself or others
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Avoidance of activities, people, or situations that are reminders of the trauma
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Difficulty trusting others
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Difficulty maintaining relationships
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Emotional numbness or difficulty experiencing positive emotions
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Physical symptoms such as a racing heart, dizziness, or difficulty breathing