EMDR is a structured therapy that encourages the patient to focus briefly on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), which is associated with a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the trauma memories. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms. Ongoing research supports positive clinical outcomes, showing EMDR therapy as a helpful treatment for disorders such as anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, addictions, and other distressing life experiences.

EMDR therapy does not require talking in detail about the distressing issue or completing homework between sessions. EMDR therapy, rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue, allows the brain to resume its natural healing process. EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in the brain.

Ketamine-Assisted EMDR (KA-EMDR®), is an innovative, integrative approach that combines EMDR therapy with a carefully prescribed low dose of ketamine, a medicine known to enhance emotional flexibility and neuroplasticity. This unique combination creates an ideal state for reprocessing difficult memories, allowing clients to access, explore, and release unresolved trauma more effectively.

Unlike "psychedelic" ketamine therapy sessions, KA-EMDR® uses a low ("psycholytic") dose of ketamine that keeps clients more alert, grounded and able to actively participate in therapy, while still providing a deep, powerful, and meaningful experience. The KA-EMDR® protocol has been specifically designed to maximize memory reconsolidation to help clients achieve deep, transformational healing.