Area of care 05
EMDR therapy
EMDR is a structured therapy approach often associated with trauma treatment. It is not the right fit for every person or every stage of care, so clinician training, assessment and treatment planning matter.
Quick answers
The essentials, before the details.
Direct, clinically responsible answers to the questions people most often ask about EMDR therapy.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured therapy that may help reduce distress connected to traumatic or highly stressful memories, including emotions and physical fight-or-flight responses. Your therapist can explain what a session involves and whether this approach fits your needs.
Who is EMDR therapy appropriate for?
EMDR may be appropriate for some people whose current distress is connected to traumatic or highly stressful experiences. It is not automatically the right approach for every person or every stage of care. A trained clinician first considers symptoms, stability, medical and mental-health history, support, goals and readiness.
Does EMDR help with PTSD?
EMDR is an evidence-based treatment option commonly used for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. Results vary, and a clinician must assess whether EMDR fits your history, current needs and treatment goals; no ethical provider can promise a particular outcome.
How many EMDR sessions do people typically need?
There is no responsible one-size-fits-all number. Processing one experience may take one or several sessions, while complex histories can require more preparation and a longer course of care. Your therapist should explain the proposed pace and review progress with you as treatment continues.
Does Broward Therapists offer EMDR in Plantation?
Yes. EMDR is one of Broward Therapists' listed areas of focus, and the practice has an office in Plantation. Because EMDR requires specific training and availability changes, call 754-837-1804 to confirm which EMDR-trained clinicians are currently accepting clients there.
Can I receive EMDR through telehealth in Florida?
Potentially, yes. Broward Therapists offers telehealth throughout Florida, and an EMDR-trained clinician can determine whether remote EMDR is clinically appropriate, private and safe for your circumstances. In-person care is also available at the practice's three offices.
How do I find an EMDR therapist at Broward Therapists?
Call 754-837-1804 or use the appointment request page. Ask which EMDR-trained clinicians are currently accepting clients, whether they offer your preferred location or telehealth, and what the first assessment step involves.
At Broward Therapists
Starting EMDR with us.
What to expect from the first evaluation, how we assess fit, and the questions you can ask before beginning.
What happens at my first EMDR appointment?
Your first appointment is an initial evaluation with the therapist who would provide your EMDR treatment. You’ll discuss what brings you in, what you hope to change, and whether EMDR is an appropriate fit. The evaluation helps the therapist recommend a plan; it does not mean you must begin memory processing that day.
Can I ask about EMDR if I’m already in talk therapy?
Yes. You can request an EMDR evaluation even if you’re currently seeing a therapist for talk therapy. The EMDR therapist will assess your needs and discuss whether adding EMDR support is appropriate for you.
How do you choose an EMDR therapist?
Let us know if you prefer a male or female therapist. EMDR follows a structured treatment approach provided by a therapist trained in it. The therapist who would provide your EMDR care conducts the initial evaluation to determine clinical fit and discuss next steps. We’ll also confirm current availability.
Will I have to describe all of my trauma at once?
No. The first appointment is not a request to tell every part of your story at once. Your therapist will ask for the information needed to understand your concerns and assess whether EMDR is appropriate. You can say when a question feels overwhelming. The goal is to plan the work thoughtfully, at a pace that takes your responses into account.
How quickly does EMDR move?
There is no set pace for everyone. During the evaluation, your therapist considers your history, current symptoms, and how you respond when difficult material comes up. They can explain whether preparation would be helpful before processing begins and revisit the pace with you as treatment continues.
Clinically reviewed by Yaritza Rivera, LMHC, QS, CCTP · September 26, 2026
What it can help with
Common reasons people start this work.
How care usually works
A pace and a plan you agree on.
EMDR is delivered in structured phases. Preparation and stabilization come before any processing work, and your clinician will discuss whether and when the approach is appropriate.
In person or online. This service is offered at the practice's three Florida offices and by telehealth throughout the state. Both formats are full options; the right one depends on your needs, preferences, clinical appropriateness and your therapist's recommendation.
Questions people ask
EMDR therapy, answered.
Anything that depends on your plan, your clinician or current scheduling is confirmed by the practice on the phone.
Where can I find an EMDR therapist in Broward County?
Broward Therapists lists EMDR among its areas of focus and has a Plantation office in Broward County, plus telehealth throughout Florida. Clinician training and current availability change, so call 754-837-1804 to ask who is available for EMDR right now.
Is EMDR right for everyone?
No. EMDR suits some people and some stages of care, and other approaches suit others. That decision follows an assessment and a conversation about goals, history and readiness.
How is EMDR different from talk therapy?
EMDR follows a structured protocol built around processing specific memories, rather than open-ended conversation alone. Many people receive it alongside other therapeutic work.
Related care
Where people go next.
Trauma & PTSD therapy
Trauma-informed care that begins with safety, pacing and clinical fit.
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A private space to work on emotions, patterns, relationships and change.
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Understand worry, avoidance and the cycles that keep anxiety going.
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Call to ask which clinicians currently work in this area, whether in-person or telehealth fits, and what the next step looks like. If you are in immediate danger or crisis, call or text 988.