What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR therapy includes a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To date, EMDR has helped millions of people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress.


EMDR Research Matters News

New feature! A blog with information about research, mental health, emerging clinical applications of EMDR therapy, EMDR therapy in the news, EMDR research, and the work of the EMDR Research Foundation. Check back often!

EMDR Research Matters News


For Professionals

The EMDR Research Foundation strives to provide up-to-date information to professionals on the latest research to support clinical practice.  Here you will find access to the EMDR publications, including research summaries and bibliographies, to assist you in your application of EMDR therapy.


For the Public