What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Work?

If you've ever tried to reason your way out of a painful memory — telling yourself it happened a long time ago, that you should be over it by now — you already know that logic alone doesn't heal trauma. A smell, a tone of voice, or a moment of silence can bring it rushing back as if no time has passed at all. That's not a personal failing. It's a sign that your brain hasn't finished processing what happened. This is where EMDR therapy can help.