What is EMDR?
Frequently Asked Questions
How is EMDR different from other therapies?
EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue. EMDR allows the brain to resume its natural healing process without talking about feelings, memories and events.
How long are the sessions and how often do I need to come?
EMDR is typically delivered once to twice per week for a total of 6-12 sessions, although some people benefit from more or fewer sessions. Sessions can be conducted on consecutive days. Sessions range from 60 to 90 minutes.
Why EMDR?
People choose EMDR when traditional talk therapy hasn’t been effective in overcoming symptoms to a desired degree or when looking for a more direct, time limited approach to mental health care. EMDR can also be utilized in conjunction with traditional talk therapy.
Is EMDR really effective?
Due to its success, this therapy is recognized by many organizations, including the American Psychiatric Association, World Health Organization, and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Research has shown that this therapy can be an efficient and rapid treatment.