Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of manualized psychotherapy. It is used for symptoms resulting from emotional distress from disturbing experiences. Studies show that EMDR can speed up psychotherapy. Many people assume that severe emotional pain requires a long time, maybe years, to heal. EMDR and other short-term modalities can help people decrease emotional pain much more quickly.
Studies have shown EMDR can treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arising from extreme situations, such as combat traumas. EMDR therapy is used to address emotional distress from less extreme traumas that lead to low self-esteem and feelings of powerlessness.
With EMDR and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, you can dramatically speed up therapy and get on with the life you want to live.