Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a treatment for mental health issues that involves talking with a trained therapist to address emotional, psychological, or behavioral problems. The goal of psychotherapy is to help individuals understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and to develop healthier ways of coping with challenges. Different types of psychotherapy exist, such as EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and interpersonal therapy, each using specific techniques to help people improve their mental well-being. It can be done individually, with couples, or in group settings.

EMDR is a therapeutic approach used to help individuals process and heal from traumatic memories and experiences. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR involves structured eight-phase treatment sessions where the client recalls distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements. The therapy aims to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories, allowing the individual to process them in a healthier way. EMDR is based on the idea that traumatic events can disrupt normal processing, and bilateral stimulation helps the brain reprocess and integrate these memories, ultimately leading to reduced symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and other trauma-related disorders.