Trauma shows up differently for everyone, and there's more than one effective path to healing. This short quiz will help you understand which therapeutic approach — EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) or CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) — might resonate most with how you process your experiences.

This quiz is for educational purposes only and isn't a diagnostic tool. Your therapist will always personalize your treatment plan together with you during an initial consultation.

When you think about what happened, what tends to come up first?

A) Vivid images, body sensations, or flashbacks — before I can even put it into words

B) Specific thoughts or beliefs I can name, like "it was my fault" or "I'm not safe"

How do you feel about talking through the details of what happened, out loud, in session?

A) I'd rather not narrate the story in detail — it feels overwhelming or re-triggering

B) I'm comfortable talking it through and want to understand and reframe my thinking about it

What's most important to you in therapy right now?

A) Reducing how intensely old memories affect me in the present

B) Changing unhelpful thought patterns and building practical coping tools

How do you feel about homework or worksheets between sessions?

A) Not really my style — I'd rather do the deeper work during the session itself

B) I like having structured tools and exercises to practice on my own

Which sounds more like your day-to-day experience?

A) Intrusive symptoms — flashbacks, nightmares, or being triggered by reminders

B) Persistent negative thoughts, anxiety patterns, or self-critical beliefs

How open are you to a less traditional approach, like guided eye movements or tapping as part of processing?

A) Open to trying something a little different from typical talk therapy

B) I'd prefer a more traditional, conversation-based structure

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