EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, targets unprocessed memories that may be ongoing triggers for those living with trauma or similar concerns. Over time, EMDR reduces any emotional blockage that may be associated with those memories.

By the end of treatment, the desired outcome will be that the power a traumatic memory holds over a client’s life will be weakened or dismantled completely. The clinician uses a combination of tones, vibrations, and eye movements in conjunction guided meditation about targeted memories. The potent emotions, emotional stunting, and other related systems begin to wane following the use of repetitive bilateral stimulation while the client mentally revisits their memory.

EMDR was originally developed to treat Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD).  In the past 33 years, EMDR has proven to have a faster impact than many other methods of talk therapy. In a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente, after providing six 50-minute EMDR sessions on PTSD clients, 77% of those with multi-trauma experiences and 100% with single-trauma experiences were deemed PTSD free. EMDR therapy has now been administered effectively to treat other mental health struggles including, but not limited to, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and behavioral issues.