Frequently Asked Questions

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR therapy is a structured psychotherapy approach that helps people process distressing experiences that may still feel active in the body, emotions, thoughts, or relationships.

EMDR therapy can be used for trauma, anxiety, panic, phobias, grief, and other experiences that feel unresolved. The work is collaborative and paced with care.

EMDR Resource Center currently serves clients age 11+ in Oregon and California. Therapy may be a fit for adolescents, adults, parents, and caregivers navigating anxiety, trauma, dissociation, parent support, or EMDR therapy.

In-person, hybrid, and virtual options may be available depending on your location.

EMDR Resource Center is based in Portland, Oregon.

We currently offer in-person, hybrid, and virtual therapy for clients in Oregon. Virtual therapy may also be available for clients located in California.

EMDR Resource Center does not currently accept insurance.

Some clients may be able to receive partial reimbursement from their insurance provider by submitting a superbill. Reimbursement depends on your individual insurance plan and benefits.

The standard therapy fee is $260 per hour.

Payment and fee questions can be discussed during your initial consultation or appointment scheduling. Some clients may also be able to use Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds for therapy.

Therapy may be offered in person, virtually, or through a hybrid model depending on your location and clinical needs.

Clients in the Portland area may have access to in-person or hybrid sessions. Clients in California and other parts of Oregon are typically seen virtually.

Standard therapy sessions are 50 minutes.

When EMDR therapy is being used, some sessions may be scheduled for 90 minutes when clinically appropriate.

The first step is to schedule a 15-minute consultation. This gives you a chance to ask questions, share what you are looking for, and see whether EMDR Resource Center feels like the right fit.

The length of therapy depends on your needs, goals, history, and the type of support you are seeking.

Some people come for a few months, while others find longer-term therapy helpful. Goals and progress are discussed throughout the process so you can make informed decisions about your care.

No. Therapists and counselors do not prescribe medication.

Only a medical doctor or qualified prescribing provider can prescribe medication. If medication support appears helpful, we may recommend that you speak with a medical provider or psychiatrist for evaluation.

Therapy can give you a steady place to understand patterns, process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and build more connected relationships.

You do not have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. Part of the work is making sense of that together.

EMDR therapy may be helpful if past experiences still affect your emotions, body, relationships, or sense of safety. It may also be helpful if you understand something logically, but still feel stuck in old reactions.

Your therapist will help assess readiness and pacing before moving into deeper trauma processing.

No. EMDR therapy does not require you to share every detail of a painful experience.

Some people do talk through parts of their story, while others work more with emotions, body sensations, beliefs, and memories. The process is collaborative and paced with care.

These are two distinct levels of EMDR practice. Completing a basic training means you have met the foundational requirements — including the required consultation hours — and are trained in EMDR therapy. Certification in EMDR therapy is a more advanced designation through EMDRIA that requires additional consultation hours, continuing education, clinical case experience, and recommendation from an approved consultant. Certification signals a higher level of mastery and often results in more referrals for clients specifically seeking EMDR. Both levels are meaningful. This training prepares you to be fully trained. Consultation groups offered here support the path toward certification.