Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

At Keys Behavioral Health, we offer specialized eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy at our Tewksbury, MA location.

EMDR is a form of psychotherapy designed to help people process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing memories. It is a well-established, evidence-based treatment shown to be effective for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

If you or someone you care about could benefit from EMDR, contact us today. You can also take the first step toward healing by completing our free insurance verification form.

EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals safely process traumatic memories. It is widely used to treat trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other distressing life experiences.

EMDR works by using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, such as tapping or sounds, while a person recalls challenging memories. This process allows the brain to reprocess those experiences in a healthier way, reducing emotional intensity and psychological distress.

Beyond PTSD, EMDR is used to treat a wide range of anxiety and mood disorders. Research shows it can be effective for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, and depression. This is especially true when these conditions stem from unresolved past experiences.

EMDR can also help with grief, performance anxiety, and low self-esteem by targeting negative core beliefs formed during earlier life events. By reprocessing these beliefs, EMDR reduces their influence on a person’s present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

In addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders, EMDR is increasingly utilized when substance use is tied to trauma or chronic stress. By addressing the underlying traumatic memories that fuel compulsive behaviors, EMDR can help reduce cravings, emotional triggers, and the risk of relapse.

EMDR is also effective in treating attachment-related challenges, complex trauma, and ongoing emotional dysregulation. As part of an integrative treatment approach, it supports emotional resilience and long-term healing.