My T really likes to use EMDR because it is so quick. He can save his clients a lot of time and pain by using this speedy therapy. Before that, he said he got his best results at treating trauma with psychodrama, but even that can be long, like talk therapy.

There are a number of controlled, independent studies demonstrating the efficacy of EMDR in treating trauma. It's not for everyone, but it is not just a magician's trick pulled out of a hat. I think it is certainly worth a try for anyone trying to deal with stuck trauma. If it doesn't work for you, then try the next idea your therapist has. Work together to choose the therapy that is the best fit for you.