EMDR is a psychotherapy modality that empowers individuals to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are a result of debilitating life experiences. It is a therapeutic approach proven by research designed to treat PTSD among other mental health problems. EMDR, likewise with most treatment approaches, centers around the individual's present concerns. The EMDR approach proposes that emotionally charged encounters in the past could significantly influence your present feelings, sensations, and cognitions.