What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help people heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
When something painful happens, the memory can get "stuck" in the brain with the same emotions and body sensations you felt in the moment. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, tapping or tones, while you briefly focus on the memory. This helps your brain reprocess it so it feels less intense and less tied to the present.
Recommended for PTSD by organizations including the World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
What EMDR Can Help With
EMDR is best known as a treatment for trauma and PTSD, and it can also help with:
Childhood trauma and difficult family experiences
Car accidents assaults and other frightening experiences
Anxiety and other panic attacks
Phobias and specific fears
Grief and tramatic loss
Distressing memories that keep coming back
Low self-worth rooted in past experiences
Not sure if your experience "counts" as trauma? You do not need a specific diagnosis to ask about EMDR. Our team can help you decide if it is a good fit.
Meet our EMDR therapists
Accepting clients
• Medicaid
• Aetna
• CareFirst
• Cigna
• UHC
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Anger Problems, Trauma, Grief, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Chronic Pain, Life Transitions
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Not accepting clients
• Medicaid
• Aetna
• CareFirst
• Cigna
• UHC
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Anger Problems, Trauma, Grief, OCD, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, BPD, Relationships, Self Esteem
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Not accepting clients
• Medicaid
• Aetna
• CareFirst
• Cigna
• UMR
• UHC
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma, Grief, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Self Harm
View Clinician
Why families choose us
Trained EMDR therapists who specialize in trauma-informed care
Experienced clinicians for ADHD testing and treatment, in Laurel and online across Maryland.
Medicaid and major insurance accepted - Sessions as low as $0.
Flexible scheduling - often matched with a therapist within days.
Care in multiple languages, including, Spanish, Amharic, Yoruba, French and Haitian Creole.
How to get started
Call a booking specialist at 1 (800) 994-5403 or fill out the appointment form. We'll verify your Medicaid coverage, match you with the right clinician, and schedule your first session — often within days.