EMDR PLATFORM · 13
One place for online EMDR: stimulation, sessions, control.
A platform-level view of what a therapist needs to run online EMDR at scale — reliably, privately and without operational overhead.
DEFINITION
An EMDR platform combines bilateral stimulation, therapist controls, session management and a secure client entry point into a single hosted service designed specifically for EMDR therapy.
What a platform provides beyond a BLS tool
Reusable session links, saved presets, session history, keyboard shortcuts, a distraction-free client view, and privacy defaults appropriate for clinical work. The therapist starts a session in one click and the client joins from a short URL.
Interoperability with video platforms
A modern EMDR platform runs in a browser tab alongside the video call. Therapists can use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Doxy.me, Google Meet or SimplePractice for the video and BilateralSync for BLS.
How BilateralSync implements the platform view
Every session is a link. Therapists have presets, a client library, a session timer and full keyboard control. Clients see only the target — no controls, no branding on paid plans.
Frequently asked questions
What is an EMDR platform?＋
An EMDR platform is a hosted service that combines bilateral stimulation, session management, therapist controls and a secure client entry point into a single tool designed for EMDR therapy.
How is a platform different from a standalone BLS tool?＋
A standalone tool only renders bilateral stimulation. A platform adds workflow: reusable session links, presets, session history for the therapist, account management and privacy defaults appropriate for clinical use.
Is a hosted EMDR platform safe for client data?＋
It depends on the vendor. BilateralSync collects no client PII, uses unguessable short-lived session codes and encrypts traffic in transit.
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