EMDR HEALING

Learn more about self-administered eye movement therapy and the tools available to help.

Connect with a qualified professional therapist to guide you through your eye movement therapy.

As a BetterHelp affiliate we may receive compensation if you sign up for online counseling through the links provided.

EMDR & Anxiety

3 Simple EMDR Exercises to Practice Any Time of the Day

3 Simple EMDR Exercises to Practice Any Time of the Day

One of the most effective therapies for trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), can also be self-administered. However, even if you’re doing it with a therapist, you’ll learn some techniques and exercises that can help you any time of the day. ...

Thinking About Thinking: How to Stop Metacognition

Thinking about thinking: second-layer thoughts Second-layer thoughts are thoughts about emotions and thoughts. For example, you have a presentation coming up. Just thinking about getting up to speak in front of a group has your palms damp and your breathing shallow....

Our Honest Review on the Website VirtualEMDR.com. Is It For You?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR has helped many people overcome their mental disorders, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Now, there are virtual tools as well that allow people to self-administer the therapy. VirtualEMDR.com is...

Stress & Trauma

Thinking About Thinking: How to Stop Metacognition

Thinking about thinking: second-layer thoughts Second-layer thoughts are thoughts about emotions and thoughts. For example, you have a presentation coming up. Just thinking about getting up to speak in front of a group has your palms damp and your breathing shallow....

Meditation for OCD: Build Mental Resilience

What is OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts and rumination. Primary symptoms include anxiety. Most additional symptoms (fear of going crazy, disassociation, etc.) are branches on the...

Supplements for OCD: Complement EMDR Therapy With Supplements

The concepts learned in EMDR and mindfulness meditation are foundational to helping deal with OCD symptoms, but there are several supplements that may help round out your approach to mental wellness.  Read our in-depth guide to EMDR for OCD OCD is (mostly) a product...

Advice from Jonah Hill’s Therapist: Physical Health and Mental Health

Mental Health Advice from Jonah Hill’s Therapist: ‘Stutz’   There’s a fantastic movie on Netflix about the actor Jonah Hill’s therapist (“Stutz”). The movie dives into Jonah Hill’s struggles with mental health along with how his therapist, the eponymous Stutz,...

What is EMDR and How Does it Work?

EMDR therapy is a mental health treatment that uses eye movements to reprocess the trauma at the root of harmful mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction, and mood swings. What does EMDR stand for? EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and...

Dangers of EMDR Therapy: Can EMDR Therapy Be Harmful?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-known therapy in the world of psychology. It was originally designed for those who have undergone trauma and were suffering from classic PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms.  Over time, the...

EMDR Therapy For PTSD

Veterans and other patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often struggle to process the psychological wounds they endured from past experiences. In order to access these feelings and address them head-on, therapists may opt for EMDR therapy....

EMDR Training Options for Therapists (What to Expect)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a reliable therapy treatment that can make a huge difference in your clients' lives while also helping you grow as a therapist.  If you are a mental health practitioner wishing to advance your skills, EMDR...

News & Updates

EMDR Therapy in Los Angeles

EMDR Therapy in Los Angeles

People flock to Hollywood to chase dreams of fame and fortune. However, many people find life in Hollywood more stressful than anticipated. The stress can lead to symptoms of anxiety or other emotional disorders. Psychotherapy uses numerous methods to treat...

EMDR Therapy in NYC

EMDR Therapy in NYC

Many people consider New York City to be one of the greatest cities in the world. However, New Yorkers face a lot of noise and commotion. In a world with too many stressors as it is, it’s no wonder many New Yorkers show signs of anxiety. Eye Movement...

EMDR Therapy Chicago

EMDR Therapy Chicago

Based on a Loyola University study of Chicagoland veterans, 40% of the participants showed signs of PTSD. Adding to the urgency, over 33% of the participants who served after 9/11 fell under the category of “suicide risk”. To provide these veterans with the...

EMDR Therapy For PTSD

EMDR Therapy For PTSD

Veterans and other patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often struggle to process the psychological wounds they endured from past experiences. In order to access these feelings and address them head-on, therapists may opt for EMDR therapy....