09/08/2025
For people with single-incident trauma, the average number of EMDR sessions to see significant improvement in PTSD symptoms is typically 3 to 6. However, the total number of sessions can range widely depending on the individual, their trauma history, and the complexity of their case.
Session benchmarks from studies
Research has shown positive outcomes in a small number of sessions, particularly for single-trauma events:
3 sessions: Studies have shown that 84% to 90% of single-trauma victims no longer had a PTSD diagnosis after three 90-minute EMDR sessions.
6 sessions: In another study, 100% of single-trauma victims and 77% of multiple-trauma victims were no longer diagnosed with PTSD after six 50-minute sessions.
12 sessions: For more complex cases, such as combat veterans, studies found that 77% were free of PTSD after 12 sessions.
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