The core idea behind EMDR is that traumatic experiences can get "stuck" in the brain, causing distressing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and other trauma-related issues. EMDR aims to help individuals reprocess these distressing memories so that they no longer have a disruptive impact on their lives.

Originally developed to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), EMDR has been proven effective in treating various other disorders, including anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, and more.