As an EMDR Therapist many people come to me eager to address past trauma, tired of being in pain and looking for relief. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: with any trauma informed care, building a supportive therapeutic relationship in addition to other preparation, is crucial for treatment to be successful. There are important steps prior to jumping into deeper trauma work which is why EMDR actually has 8 phases of treatment. Here I will walk you through each phase of EMDR therapy.