Could EMDR Therapy Be a Good Fit for You? This brief self-reflection quiz can help you explore whether certain reactions, patterns, or experiences may be worth discussing with an EMDR-trained therapist. Get started by answering the questions below. Before You Begin This brief quiz is intended for education and self-reflection only. It cannot diagnose a mental health condition, determine whether EMDR is appropriate for you, replace an individualized clinical assessment, or establish a therapist-client relationship. Your results may help you begin a conversation with an EMDR-trained therapist. A higher score does not automatically mean EMDR is appropriate, and a lower score does not mean you would not benefit. EMDR should be individualized, appropriately paced, and provided by a clinician trained to assess your needs and readiness. This website and quiz are not intended for emergencies. If you are experiencing an immediate mental health crisis or are in danger, call 911, call or text 988, or visit the nearest emergency room. How Often Do You Experience the Following? Choose the answer that best reflects your experience. Do certain situations cause emotional or physical reactions that feel stronger than the present moment seems to warrant? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None Do you feel tense, guarded, or watchful, even when there is no immediate threat? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None Do particular sounds, interactions, sensations, or environments trigger a sudden shift in your mood or body? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None Do unwanted thoughts, images, emotions, or physical sensations return despite your efforts to move past them? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None Do you avoid certain conversations, situations, people, or feelings because they may become overwhelming? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None Do you sometimes feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or as though you are operating on autopilot? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None Do these reactions interfere with your sleep, concentration, relationships, confidence, or ability to feel fully present? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None When you feel stressed or overwhelmed, do you sometimes become mentally foggy, checked out, or less connected to what you are feeling? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None Do familiar relationship patterns, beliefs, or emotional responses continue to repeat even though you recognize them and want them to change? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None Do you understand intellectually that you are safe or that something is over, while your body continues to react differently? Not at all Occasionally Often Very often None Time's up Related
