EMDR is one of the most researched therapies for trauma, anxiety, and PTSD. Balanced Mind brings it to your phone and browser — private, guided, and completely free.
No account required to try. No credit card. Free forever during early access.
Follow the guided visual stimulus while holding your target memory in mind. Your brain naturally reprocesses the experience.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation — like following a moving dot with your eyes — to help your brain reprocess difficult memories and reduce their emotional charge.
Developed in 1987, backed by 30+ years of clinical research
Recommended by the WHO, APA, and VA for trauma treatment
Shown to reduce PTSD symptoms in as few as 3-6 sessions
Three steps. One session can take as little as 10 minutes.
Think of a memory or situation that causes distress. Rate how it feels right now.
Follow the guided visual stimulus while holding the memory in mind. Your brain does the rest.
After each set, check in with yourself. Most people notice the memory loses its emotional charge.
Evidence-based tools designed with your privacy in mind
Customizable bilateral stimulation with adjustable patterns, speeds, and colors. Track your distress levels before and after each session.
Scientifically-designed audio frequencies that complement your EMDR sessions and promote deep relaxation.
End-to-end encrypted journaling and session data. Your therapy is yours alone.
Self-guided EMDR works best for mild to moderate distress — everyday anxiety, stressful memories, performance blocks, and emotional triggers. For severe trauma or PTSD, we recommend working with a licensed EMDR therapist. This app is a powerful complement to professional therapy, not a replacement.