If you live in Spokane, Washington, and have been thinking about going to therapy, I’m glad you're here! You may have heard of EMDR. It is a therapy that was discovered in the 80s and is known to treat PTSD, but EMDR can treat more than just trauma*! Also known as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR has an 8-phase protocol. Below, I will outline what each phase looks like so you know what to expect when you get on the couch (or on the trail) . Phase 1: History