Treatment approach
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) at MindView
A trauma therapy that helps a stuck memory lose its charge, using guided attention instead of talking through the story in detail.
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4.95from 113 reviews
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- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
The method is only as good as the decision to use it.
Most practices use the one approach they trained in, on everyone. EMDR is one of many ours are trained in, and which one you get is decided by what is actually driving the problem, then reviewed against monthly measures.
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Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
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Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
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Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
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Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a structured therapy for PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms. You bring a difficult memory to mind while your therapist guides a back-and-forth stimulus, and you notice what comes up between rounds. You do not need to describe the event in detail. It is a recommended treatment for PTSD in every major clinical guideline.
Might this approach fit you?
- A specific memory still fires today, like it is happening now, when something touches it.
- You find it hard to put the experience into words, or talking about it in detail feels like too much.
- You have done talk therapy and understand what happened intellectually, but it still has a grip on you.
- You want a structured approach, not open-ended conversation.
- You are able to feel distress in session and come back down, with support.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If this sounds like the support you want, we can help.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. It is a structured therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma-related symptoms. It works through guided attention on a memory, not through talking the story out in detail.
What actually happens to a memory in EMDR?
A traumatic memory can get stored differently than an ordinary one. The fear, the body sensation, and the belief from that moment can stay attached to it, so when something today touches it, the whole thing fires and you react to then as if it were now.
In EMDR, you bring that memory to mind, including the image, the belief, and where you feel it in your body. Your therapist then guides short rounds of a back-and-forth stimulus while you simply notice what comes up. You are not asked to narrate what happened. Your therapist says very little during this part. That is deliberate: the aim is for your own mind to make the connections, not to be told what they mean.
Over the course of the work, the memory is meant to lose its charge and connect up with what you know now. It is not a way to erase the memory. It is a way to change your relationship to it.
What does EMDR actually treat?
EMDR is used for symptoms tied to a specific memory, most often PTSD. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that an estimated 6.8% of U.S. adults experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
It fits best when a memory still fires in the present: a flashback, a body reaction, a sudden drop into how you felt back then. It is not a general tool for everyday stress, and it is not the right starting point for a belief or a pattern with no specific memory underneath it.
What is a session actually like?
Sessions are structured, and they are also quiet. Your therapist checks in briefly, helps you bring the memory to mind, and then guides rounds of back-and-forth attention. Between rounds, you say what you noticed. Your therapist listens and moves to the next round rather than discussing or interpreting it.
Distress can rise before it falls, and that is expected, not a sign something has gone wrong. You agree on a stop signal with your therapist before any of this starts, and it is honored immediately if you use it. Every session, whether or not the memory feels finished, ends with time set aside to bring you back to steady ground before you log off.
Because MindView is a telehealth practice, every part of this is delivered over secure video. The back-and-forth stimulus is a moving target on a shared screen, a pattern of self-administered taps such as alternating hands or knees, or alternating tones through headphones. Your therapist will help you find what you can follow reliably from wherever you are.
Do I have to talk about the trauma in detail?
No. This is the question most people bring to this page, and it deserves a direct answer.
EMDR is not a repeated-retelling protocol. You do not need to describe what happened beyond identifying the memory itself. Most of the active work happens through guided attention, not through conversation. If a memory is hard to put into words, that is not a barrier to starting.
How is EMDR different from other trauma treatments MindView offers?
Cognitive processing therapy works through the beliefs a trauma left behind, using structured discussion and written worksheets. EMDR works through guided attention on the memory itself, using a different mechanism entirely. Trauma-focused therapy is a broader, phased approach to processing a traumatic experience without a fixed protocol.
All three are legitimate, evidence-supported paths, and the right one depends on your history and what you are drawn to. Your therapist will talk through the options with you rather than default to one.
If you are also curious about brainspotting, a related but much less studied technique, we cover the honest evidence for it in what is brainspotting? rather than repeating that comparison here.
Where EMDR is not the right fit
EMDR is not always the first choice, and a good therapist will say so plainly.
- If you are in an active crisis, or currently unsafe, stabilization comes first.
- If strong emotion tends to make you shut down, lose time, or feel far away rather than settle back down, that needs to be addressed before memory work starts.
- If what is driving your symptoms is a belief or a pattern rather than a specific memory, cognitive processing therapy may fit better.
- If your distress is a fear with no memory underneath it, exposure therapy may be the more direct route.
Your therapist assesses this with you before any memory work begins, and will recommend a different starting point if EMDR is not it.
Is EMDR backed by research?
Yes. EMDR is recommended for PTSD in adults across major clinical guidelines. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD lists it as a primary treatment option alongside cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure. The World Health Organization and the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence also recommend it for adults with PTSD.
That evidence describes what happens across large groups of people. It is not a promise about your timeline or your result, and no clinician can tell you in advance exactly how you will respond. Your therapist tracks your symptoms with you and adjusts course if something is not working.
Is now the right time to start EMDR?
If you are in an unsafe situation, if a crisis is currently taking all of your capacity, or if you tend to lose touch with the present when upset, stabilization comes first. That is not a delay. It is sequencing, and your therapist will be honest with you about it.
Getting started with EMDR at MindView
Every clinician at MindView is trained in EMDR, and it is an offered service. Book online at choose your therapist or call (646) 493-4007. We see adults 18 and over across New York and Indiana, and every session is conducted by telehealth.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and verify your coverage before you begin. Your first session is an assessment, and nothing about the memory work starts until you and your therapist agree the timing and the approach are right. If you are in immediate danger, call or text 988.
At a glance
| Best suited for | Adults with PTSD, or another diagnosis clearly tied to a specific memory, who can feel distress in session and come back down with support. |
|---|---|
| What sessions look like | A calm, guided session where you hold a memory in mind while following a moving target, tap pattern, or tone on video, and briefly report what you notice between rounds. |
| Typical length | Length depends on how many memories are involved and how you respond, and no therapist should promise you a number of sessions in advance. |
What can it help with?
- •PTSD and post-traumatic stress
- •A specific memory that still fires in the present
- •Distress that is hard to put into words
- •Trauma-related anxiety and hypervigilance
Who might it suit?
- •Adults with PTSD or a trauma-linked diagnosis
- •People for whom a specific memory still triggers a present-day reaction
- •Anyone who wants a structured, guided approach to trauma
What we use it to treat
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- How the work begins
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, your history, and what you want to change, in only as much detail as you choose. You rate the intensity of what you are feeling on a 0 to 10 scale, which becomes a baseline. Your therapist explains how EMDR works over video, agrees with you on a stop signal, and helps you build a steadying skill you can reach on your own before any memory work begins. You and your therapist build the plan together, including which memories the work will focus on.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions use guided back-and-forth attention, delivered on video through a moving visual target, alternating taps, or alternating tones, while you hold the memory in mind. You report what comes up between rounds, and your therapist says very little in between. Every session ends with time set aside to bring you back to steady ground before you log off. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures together to see whether symptoms are shifting, and the plan is adjusted based on what they show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Is EMDR covered by insurance?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first EMDR session?
Your therapist explains how EMDR works, reviews your history and symptoms, and helps you build a steadying skill you can use on your own. No memory work happens on day one. You leave knowing what the process involves and what to expect.
Do I have to describe the trauma in detail?
No. EMDR does not ask you to narrate the story. You bring the memory to mind and notice the image, the feeling, and where it sits in your body, while your therapist guides short rounds of back-and-forth attention. Your therapist says very little during this part on purpose.
Does EMDR work, and how long does it take?
EMDR is a recommended treatment for PTSD in every major clinical guideline, including those from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the World Health Organization. That describes the evidence base across large groups of people, not a promise about your timeline or your result. How many sessions it takes depends on you, and your therapist will not guess a number up front.
Can EMDR be done over telehealth?
Yes. MindView is a telehealth practice, so every EMDR session is conducted over secure video. The guided back-and-forth attention is delivered through a screen-shared moving target, self-administered taps, or alternating tones through headphones, and your therapist will help you find what works best for you.
Is EMDR the right fit for me?
It fits best when a specific memory is driving your symptoms and you are able to feel some distress in session and settle back down with support. It is not the first choice if you are currently in crisis, if you tend to shut down or lose time when upset, or if what is bothering you is a belief or a pattern rather than a specific memory. Your therapist will assess this with you and recommend a different approach if EMDR is not the right starting point.
How is EMDR different from CPT or brainspotting?
Cognitive processing therapy works through the beliefs a trauma left behind, using structured discussion and writing. EMDR works through guided attention on the memory itself, using a different mechanism. Brainspotting is a related but separate, far less studied technique; we cover it honestly in a dedicated article rather than repeating that comparison here.
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