When you’ve lived through trauma, it’s natural to want relief fast. The promise of “8 sessions to freedom” sounds tempting—especially when your mind feels stuck in a loop of memories and emotions. Lately, EMDR has become the celebrity of trauma treatments, showing up in podcasts, therapist bios, and TikTok therapy talk. But just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s the only option—or even the best one for everyone. What actually matters isn’t how fast a therapy work

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