EMDR changed trauma treatment forever. EMDArise asks: what if it could go further with faster results, no reliving painful memories, and fully online?
If you have researched EMDR or even tried it, this page explains how Dr. John Bowen’s EMDR informed therapy method works, how it differs from traditional EMDR therapy, and who it is right for.
EMDR is a structured trauma processing approach developed by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s. It uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, to help the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge. Its effectiveness is why major health bodies, including the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association, recognize EMDR as an effective treatment approach for trauma and PTSD.
But traditional EMDR has limitations that many high achieving clients run into:
You do not need to retell your worst moments to be free of them. Book your first virtual session and experience the EMDArise difference.
EMDArise is an EMDR informed therapeutic approach that should be considered alongside appropriate professional mental health care when needed. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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No. EMDArise is an updated version of EMDR that builds on the same trauma processing principles that make EMDR effective, but works in the present without revisiting traumatic memories.
Yes. All sessions are conducted virtually and are fully effective in that format. Online delivery also means complete privacy and access from anywhere in New York State, with no Manhattan office visits required. Research on remote EMDR delivery has supported the effectiveness of virtual trauma processing formats.
No, this is the defining difference. EMDArise releases stored trauma without requiring you to relive or narrate painful events. Many clients choose this method precisely because traditional approaches felt too painful or invasive to complete.
Most clients report noticeable shifts within the first few sessions. Because the method targets root causes rather than symptom management, the overall engagement is typically far shorter than conventional talk based approaches, though timelines vary by person and goal.
If you have a diagnosed condition like PTSD that requires clinical treatment, start with a licensed EMDR therapist. If you are a high functioning professional carrying unresolved trauma, blocks, or anxiety patterns and want a fast, forward focused approach, EMDR informed coaching with Dr. Bowen may be the better fit, and the two can work together.
