EMDR therapy is a structured therapy to treat traumatic memories by reconnecting the client in a safe and measured way to the images, self-thoughts, emotions, and body sensations associated with the trauma, while at the same time experiencing bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds) to desensitize vivid memories that cause a visceral response in the body. By mitigating traumatic thoughts, clients experience a sense of calm in everyday thought patterns with reduced anxiety and prompt brain healing. Often EMDR therapy allows clients to leave the past in the past; and racing thoughts, nightmares, and flashbacks are alleviated.