Is EMDR Therapy Safe and Effective?

Written By Jennifer Wood, LPC-S

If you’re considering EMDR, it’s natural to want reassurance that it works and is safe.

👉 EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD in Tyler, TX

Is EMDR Evidence-Based?

Yes. EMDR is endorsed by:

  • American Psychological Association

  • World Health Organization

  • Department of Veterans Affairs

Decades of research support its effectiveness.

Is EMDR Safe?

When provided by a trained therapist, EMDR is considered very safe. Preparation and pacing are essential parts of treatment.

Who Should Wait Before EMDR?

Some individuals may need stabilization first, including those experiencing:

  • Active addiction

  • Severe dissociation

  • Crisis situations

Your therapist will help determine readiness.

Learn More About EMDR in Tyler, TX

👉 Contact The Bridge to discuss whether EMDR is appropriate for you.

Jennifer Wood, LPC-S

Jennifer graduated from East Texas Baptist University in May 2000 with a BA in Psychology. In 2002, she graduated with an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Louisiana at Monroe. She has been fully licensed since 2006, and in 2012 received her Supervisor License. It has been her privilege to have been in private practice for the past 15 years.

Jennifer has worked in various settings to provide counseling to adults, families, and children. Her specialties and experience includes: marriage and family issues, grief, bereavement, infidelity, eating disorders, depression, personality disorders, co-dependency, play therapy, and spiritual issues.

Jennifer has a deep heart calling to serve those who are hurting. She believes in God’s sovereignty, and that He created us to experience joy, hope and peace. She is passionate about helping her clients connect with God and build meaningful and healthy relationships with those around them.

Jennifer and her husband have been married for 22 years. She enjoys playing piano, photography, and traveling and exploring creation. They have 2 sons and live in Tyler.

“For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.” I Corinthians 13:12

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