CBT vs. EMDR Breakdown: Which One Helps What (and Why)

Infographic comparing CBT vs EMDR, with a side-brain diagram labeled CBT and EMDR and the question, 'Which one is right for you?'

CBT and EMDR work in completely different parts of the brain — one with thoughts, the other with the nervous system. This breakdown explains how each therapy helps, why talk therapy sometimes isn’t enough, and how combining both can create lasting change.