EMDR and the Brain: Why This Therapy Works for Trauma and PTSD

Trauma can leave your brain stuck in survival mode, impacting how you think, feel, and respond. Key brain structures like the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex play a major role in this process. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps reprocess traumatic memories and restore balance to the nervous system. In this post, we explore the brain science behind trauma—and how EMDR supports lasting healing.