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80% Surge in EMDR Therapy Bookings Amidst Stigma Shift

12/12/2025

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Zocdoc reports an 80% rise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing bookings in the United States, especially among women.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused therapy that uses bilateral stimulation to process memories.
Studies show high effectiveness for single-trauma patients, but experts caution EMDR may not suit everyone.
Public figures sharing experiences, including Miley Cyrus and Mikayla Matthews, have reduced stigma and encouraged treatment.

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Story summary

Zocdoc reports an 80% rise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing bookings in the United States, especially among women.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused therapy that uses bilateral stimulation to process memories.
Studies show high effectiveness for single-trauma patients, but experts caution EMDR may not suit everyone.
Public figures sharing experiences, including Miley Cyrus and Mikayla Matthews, have reduced stigma and encouraged treatment.