Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy approach often used for trauma-related distress. It is not hypnosis, and treatment does not require telling every detail out loud.
EMDR is a structured psychotherapy approach that uses bilateral stimulation while working with distressing memories, beliefs, emotions, and body sensations. The goal is to help traumatic material become less disruptive and more integrated.
Readiness matters. A clinician may recommend more preparation, a different approach, or a combination of methods depending on symptoms, stability, and goals.
EMDR is not hypnosis. You can pause, ask questions, or stop the process.
You do not need to choose a therapy model before your first appointment.
Use these pages to go deeper, compare approaches, or see what starting care looks like.
Our practice provides telehealth-only care across Florida. Your clinician will assess readiness, privacy, and safety, then discuss how to adapt bilateral stimulation for an online session.
Early sessions include understanding your history, agreeing on goals, and developing ways to manage distress. Processing work is followed by closure and a review of your response at a later session.
Arrange a quiet space and agree on a plan for reconnecting if the video call drops. Let your therapist know when you need a pause.
