EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
A psychotherapy approach developed specifically to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences and distressing memories.
EMDR is a guided therapy that activates your brain’s natural healing process. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it uses gentle eye movements to help you safely process trauma, easing flashbacks, anxiety and overwhelming stress, effectively and compassionately.
What we hope to achieve
- 01Desensitize and reduce distressLower the emotional charge of traumatic memories so triggers feel less overwhelming.
- 02Reframe negative beliefsReplace thoughts of helplessness, guilt or shame with healthier beliefs about yourself.
- 03Integrate and resolve memoriesMake past experiences part of your story without them running the present.
- 04Improve emotional regulationBuild resilience to manage future stress with less vulnerability.
Clinicians who offer EMDR
Questions about EMDR
What is EMDR?
A psychotherapy approach developed specifically to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences and distressing memories.
EMDR is a guided therapy that activates your brain’s natural healing process. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it uses gentle eye movements to help you safely process trauma, easing flashbacks, anxiety and overwhelming stress, effectively and compassionately.
What are the goals of EMDR?
EMDR at Restoring Minds focuses on:
- Desensitize and reduce distress: Lower the emotional charge of traumatic memories so triggers feel less overwhelming.
- Reframe negative beliefs: Replace thoughts of helplessness, guilt or shame with healthier beliefs about yourself.
- Integrate and resolve memories: Make past experiences part of your story without them running the present.
- Improve emotional regulation: Build resilience to manage future stress with less vulnerability.
How do I start EMDR at Restoring Minds?
Request an appointment online through our secure patient portal, or call (314) 620-8291. Our intake team will help match you with a clinician who fits your needs, schedule and insurance.
Sessions are available in our Oakville office in south St. Louis County and by telehealth.
Does insurance cover EMDR?
Coverage depends on your plan. We’re in network with Aetna, Ambetter, All Savers Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Golden Rule, UMR, UnitedHealthcare, MultiPlan, Home State Health, Healthy Blue, and Cigna, and we’ll handle any preauthorization your plan requires.
Copays and deductibles vary, so it’s worth a quick call to your insurer to confirm your benefits.