If your image of therapy is based mostly on pop culture or secondhand reports, you’re in for a surprise with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Yes, your sessions will involve you and a therapist talking in a private setting.

If you’ve been exploring therapy options, you may have come across the term EMDR. Let’s make things simple and break down EMDR, its uses, and how it might be a game-changer for your mental health.