Although originally designed to treat the impacts of extreme cases such as the Vietnam war veterans, it has demonstrated effectiveness in more common experiences such as grief, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and more. 

Anxiety, depression and other disorders often stem in part from a combination of a hyper-or-hypo aroused nervous system with negative ideas about yourself, others and the world. In addition to stabilizing your nervous system, EMDR can help you authentically embody the ideas that you decide would better serve you in daily life.

To be clear: EMDR can’t erase your memories or “brainwash” you. But it can help you adopt what you determine is a healthier perspective on life as well as move beyond your past so that you can better enjoy your present.