Can EMDR therapy be done online?

    The answer is yes. Since the pandemic, EMDR therapists have increased the implementation of EMDR therapy via Telehealth. It requires a good quality internet connection and a space in your home where you can have privacy and be uninterrupted for the duration of your session.

    EMDR sessions require bilateral stimulation. Therapists use software that typically uses a light bar, sound, or tactile stimulation. There is an established process for your treatment that your EMDR therapist will follow with specific steps and phases.   

    The benefits of doing EMDR therapy online are that it is easier accessible, no time for commute back and forth from a physical location and therefore it fits much easier into your busy life.  

    Some clients feel more comfortable and secure attending EMDR therapy online. Being physically separated from the therapist helps some clients feel safer and they can be emotionally more vulnerable as they peel back layers of their past associated with their trauma, and thus can accelerate their therapy progress.

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