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EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is an evidence based therapy for trauma based disorders including PTSD, depression, phobias and anxiety. EMDR is supported by the American Psychological Association and World Health Organization and is considered as a first line treatment in the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs Administration practice guidelines.

EMDR Information

Veterans Affairs Administration (VA)/ Department of Defense (DOD)

EMDR is an evidence based practice supported in the VA & DOD practice guidelines.

Read a Defense Health Agency "Evidence Brief" (opens as a pdf)

World Health Organization (WHO)

The WHO released a guideline for trauma that stated EMDR as a treatment to be considered.

American Psychological Association (APA)

The APA suggests the use of EMDR for PTSD and has determined it can be helpful for comorbid depression as well.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)

EMDRIA provides guidance for EMDR in the US. This organization trains and credentials EMDR practitioners.

Evidence Brief

Virtual EMDR

EMDR has been performed virtually for many years but COVID19 helped support the practice. EMDRIA has provided guidelines on Virtual EMDR and research on effectiveness continues to show that virtual EMDR is an effective therapy.

Virtual EMDR

Clinician and Patient Experience of Internet-Mediated Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing Therapy

Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health (2022)