EMDR Explained

Written by Laura Valentino, MSW, LISW-S (she/her) If you’ve spent any time looking into trauma therapy, you’ve likely heard of EMDR. I want to talk about what EMDR is in the same way I usually explain it to my clients... straightforward, relatable, and grounded in how the brain actually works. What does EMDR stand for? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s an evidence-based therapy most commonly known for treating trauma, but it’s also used for a