You may not know that EMDR therapy is used to treat multiple psychological issues apart from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To date, EMDR therapy has helped millions of people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress.

According to EMDR Canada, scientific research has established EMDR as being effective for treating post traumatic stress. However, clinicians have also reported success using EMDR in the treatment of the following conditions: eating disorders, panic attacks, complex grief, dissociative disorders, disturbing memories, phobias, pain management, performance anxiety, stress reduction, addictions, sexual and physical abuse, body dysmorphic disorders, and personality disorders.