EMDR TELEHEALTH · 19
EMDR that fits your telehealth stack.
What EMDR telehealth actually looks like in practice. The video platform, the BLS tool, and how they fit together in a session.
DEFINITION
EMDR telehealth is the delivery of EMDR therapy over a video platform, with bilateral stimulation rendered on the client's own device. It uses the same eight-phase protocol as in-person EMDR.
How EMDR telehealth is structured
The video call carries voice, video and rapport. A separate browser tab carries bilateral stimulation. The therapist controls the BLS tool while staying visible to the client on the video call.
Working with Zoom, Teams and Doxy.me
BilateralSync is video-platform-agnostic. It runs in a browser tab, so it works alongside Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Doxy.me, Google Meet, SimplePractice or any other browser or desktop video app.
Preparation and safety
Adapt Phase 2 preparation for the remote frame: agree a connectivity contingency, confirm the client is in a private space, and rehearse grounding techniques the client can perform independently on screen.
Frequently asked questions
How do therapists conduct EMDR through telehealth?
The therapist runs the session on a video platform (Zoom, Teams, Doxy.me, Google Meet or SimplePractice) and delivers bilateral stimulation through a browser-based tool the client opens on their own device.
Does EMDR telehealth work with Zoom, Teams and Doxy.me?
Yes. BilateralSync runs in a separate browser tab alongside any video platform. It does not depend on the video vendor.
Is EMDR telehealth secure?
Security depends on both the video platform and the BLS tool. BilateralSync collects no client PII, uses short-lived unguessable session codes, and encrypts all traffic in transit.
Do therapists need special training for EMDR telehealth?
The core EMDR training is unchanged. Practitioners benefit from familiarity with their video platform, adapted preparation and grounding routines, and a clear plan for connectivity contingencies.
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