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What is EMDR?

Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a form of therapy that involves implementing eye movements in order to help process through “stuck memories” related to traumatic events that have occurred in an individual’s life. EMDR has much evidence-based research that provides support for the efficacy of this therapy modality.

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What populations does EMDR help treat?

Though EMDR is most commonly used with individuals who have experienced traumatic events, EMDR may also be helpful with anxiety, depression, personality disorder and chronic pain. EMDR can also be used with individuals who have either experienced a single traumatic incident or multiple, complex traumatic events.

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How long does EMDR therapy take?

EMDR is recommended to be practiced with individuals in 90 minute sessions, however long-lasting effects can be shown during 60 minute sessions. Depending on the incidents discussed during the history gathering stage, sessions could be completed in only a few sessions but sometimes can take much longer.