When Celebrities Talk About EMDR—Why It Matters More Than You Think
How Public Stories Help Normalize Mental Health Support and Emotional Healing
When a celebrity opens up about their struggles, it’s easy to dismiss it as just another headline.
But when they talk about therapy—especially something like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)—it sends a more powerful message:
You’re not alone.”
There’s no shame in needing support.”
Healing is possible—even from things that feel stuck or unspeakable.”
Over the past few years, more public figures have shared how EMDR helped them work through trauma, grief, anxiety, and deep-rooted patterns. These stories don’t just promote awareness—they help demystify trauma therapy and show that healing isn’t about status. It’s about being human.
Celebrities Who Have Shared Their EMDR Stories
Prince Harry
In his docuseries The Me You Can’t See, Prince Harry speaks openly—and visually—about using EMDR to process unresolved grief and anxiety linked to the loss of his mother. He described how EMDR helped reduce emotional flooding and gave him tools to stay grounded in moments that previously overwhelmed him.
“It was like a bubble was burst… I realized I didn’t need to carry it all alone.”
Sandra Bullock
After experiencing a traumatic home invasion, Bullock used EMDR to treat PTSD. She described how it helped her reprocess the fear that had taken over her nervous system and shift back into a sense of safety—both emotionally and physically.
“It helped me come back to myself.”
Demi Lovato
In her documentary Dancing with the Devil, Lovato shares how EMDR helped her process complex trauma, including sexual assault and overdose. She highlighted the clarity EMDR brought—showing her how unhealed pain was fueling destructive patterns.
“It helped me face things I never thought I could talk about.”
Jameela Jamil
Jameela has spoken publicly about using EMDR for PTSD and body image trauma. She said it helped her untangle years of internalized beliefs and regulate the emotional overwhelm she didn’t even know she was carrying.
“It was like finding space to breathe inside my own head.”
Whitney Cummings
Comedian and writer Whitney Cummings has said, “EMDR saved my life.” She used it to process childhood trauma, and credits it with helping her break free from cycles of emotional dysregulation and toxic self-beliefs.
Evan Rachel Wood
Evan shared on social media that EMDR helped her connect with and release buried emotions. After sessions, she described a “lightness” and sense of integration she hadn’t felt before.
What They All Seem to Realize
Across all these stories, there’s a pattern:
These public figures aren’t saying EMDR erased their pain.
They’re saying it helped them understand it, feel it safely, and respond to life differently.
They describe:
Feeling more regulated and present
Gaining insight into why they react the way they do
Shedding shame that had followed them for years
Building new internal beliefs like “I’m safe,” “I’m allowed to rest,” or “I’m not broken”
These are the quiet, profound shifts that EMDR offers—not just for celebrities, but for anyone.
Why These Stories Matter
Public stories about EMDR aren’t about glamorizing therapy.
They help make it relatable, accessible, and less mysterious for the rest of us.
Hearing someone say, “I used EMDR and it helped me show up differently in my life,” might be what gives someone else the courage to explore their own healing.
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Michelle Nosrati, LCSW
Trauma Specialist | EMDR Therapist
Licensed in California & Nevada
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