EMDR therapy doesn't have to feel mysterious. This guide walks you through who EMDR can help, what happens during sessions, when reprocessing begins, where therapy takes place, and why it works differently than traditional talk therapy.

EMDR is often misunderstood. Many people imagine eye movements and painful memories, but there's much more to the process than that. In this article, I explore six misconceptions about EMDR therapy and share how learning and practicing EMDR has shaped the way I think about trauma, healing, and integration.