What is bilateral stimulation?

Bilateral stimulation (BLS) is a core technique in EMDR therapy. It involves alternating sensory input, like a moving dot on a screen, tones that alternate between ears, or gentle tapping on your phone or wrist, that helps the brain process difficult memories and emotions. Your therapist guides the type and speed during a session.

Do I need to download an app?

No. You can use EMDR Tappers instantly in your web browser at app.emdrtappers.com. It's free and no signup is required. For the best mobile experience, including Apple Watch support and vibration feedback, download the app from the App Store or Google Play.

Is EMDR Tappers free?

Yes, genuinely free. The app includes unlimited bilateral stimulation sessions with visual, audio, and vibration BLS, real-time device sync, and Apple Watch support. No trial period, no expiration, no ads. Optional premium features add extra customization, guided audio resources, session history, and client management tools.

Is EMDR Tappers HIPAA-compliant?

Yes. EMDR Tappers is built for HIPAA compliance. Sessions are encrypted and no personal health information is required to use the app. We offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for therapist accounts. For details, see emdrtappers.com/legal/baa.

What devices are supported?

EMDR Tappers works on iPhones, iPads, Android phones and tablets, any modern web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge), and Apple Watch. Therapists and clients can use different devices and platforms in the same session.

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EMDR app that keeps up with your practice

Bilateral stimulation that syncs between therapist and client in real time. Visual, audio, and vibration, on phones, tablets, browsers, and Apple Watch.

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Meet remote or in-person

Therapy sessions sync in real time over the internet. Therapist leads, patient follows, from wherever they are.

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Find perfect sound

Alternating bilateral tones, calming and customizable. Find what feels right for you.

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Track your progress

Review past sessions and notes to see how your practice evolves.

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Connect your own devices

Sync your phones or Apple Watch for tactile stimulation. No expensive equipment needed.

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Customize your experience

Size, color, path, and background. Every detail adjusts to your comfort.

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Who is EMDR Tappers for?

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Therapists

Deliver bilateral stimulation to your clients in the office or remotely — on any device.

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Clients

Get the bilateral stimulation you need between sessions — wherever and whenever.

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Self-regulators

Add bilateral stimulation to your self-care routine — for stress, focus, or everyday calm.

How it works

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Set up your session

Open EMDR Tappers on the web or download the app. Pick your stimulation type, adjust speed and style, and your session is ready in seconds.

Three types of bilateral stimulation available:

Visual

Follow a gentle dot, the classic EMDR experience

Audio

Calming alternating tones in your headphones

Vibration

Feel gentle pulses on your phone or Apple Watch

Connect with a link

Share a session link and anyone can join, on a phone, tablet, or computer. Connect additional devices for vibration stimulation with a second link.

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Everything syncs in real time

Bilateral stimulation flows across every connected device at once. Visual, audio, and vibration, all perfectly synchronized. The therapist leads, the client follows, from wherever they are.

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Hope

I have hope in my heart for the first time in a very long time. All other devices out there are at least $100–$450. An app that makes you feel like people out there truly care.

A..C..R

Helps me regulate

As a therapist, sometimes my system overloads. This tool allows me to regulate my ANS… I can just flow.

bailey idelle

Amazing alternative

I wasn't going to pay hundreds of dollars… I am THRILLED with this app!

rach_girl85

Thoughtfully made

I can tell there's authentic intention behind this 'minimal resources' functionality!

aweeks

Life changing

This helped so much in between sessions. I'm still amazed by how my life changed with EMDR.

Ms.Infinite

Great for telehealth

EMDR equipment is expensive and this makes it accessible to clients. They have been great for Telehealth clients!

EMDR Therapist

Hope

I have hope in my heart for the first time in a very long time. All other devices out there are at least $100–$450. An app that makes you feel like people out there truly care.

A..C..R

Helps me regulate

As a therapist, sometimes my system overloads. This tool allows me to regulate my ANS… I can just flow.

bailey idelle

Amazing alternative

I wasn't going to pay hundreds of dollars… I am THRILLED with this app!

rach_girl85

Thoughtfully made

I can tell there's authentic intention behind this 'minimal resources' functionality!

aweeks

Life changing

This helped so much in between sessions. I'm still amazed by how my life changed with EMDR.

Ms.Infinite

Great for telehealth

EMDR equipment is expensive and this makes it accessible to clients. They have been great for Telehealth clients!

EMDR Therapist

Hope

I have hope in my heart for the first time in a very long time. All other devices out there are at least $100–$450. An app that makes you feel like people out there truly care.

A..C..R

Helps me regulate

As a therapist, sometimes my system overloads. This tool allows me to regulate my ANS… I can just flow.

bailey idelle

Amazing alternative

I wasn't going to pay hundreds of dollars… I am THRILLED with this app!

rach_girl85

Thoughtfully made

I can tell there's authentic intention behind this 'minimal resources' functionality!

aweeks

Life changing

This helped so much in between sessions. I'm still amazed by how my life changed with EMDR.

Ms.Infinite

Great for telehealth

EMDR equipment is expensive and this makes it accessible to clients. They have been great for Telehealth clients!

EMDR Therapist

Hope

I have hope in my heart for the first time in a very long time. All other devices out there are at least $100–$450. An app that makes you feel like people out there truly care.

A..C..R

Helps me regulate

As a therapist, sometimes my system overloads. This tool allows me to regulate my ANS… I can just flow.

bailey idelle

Amazing alternative

I wasn't going to pay hundreds of dollars… I am THRILLED with this app!

rach_girl85

Thoughtfully made

I can tell there's authentic intention behind this 'minimal resources' functionality!

aweeks

Life changing

This helped so much in between sessions. I'm still amazed by how my life changed with EMDR.

Ms.Infinite

Great for telehealth

EMDR equipment is expensive and this makes it accessible to clients. They have been great for Telehealth clients!

EMDR Therapist

Healing

It's never too late to heal the past.

Missus R

Keep it free

Please keep offering the free version. Therapy is expensive enough and it's great to have the option of doing EMDR tappers in between sessions.

EMDR Client

Wow

I'm shocked at how calm I feel.

JoshyDoodle

Fantastic addition

I've added this to my EMDR treatment and it's fantastic. Great for on the go.

SurpriseValley

Helped my anxiety

It helped reduce my dental anxiety a significant amount. Love the bilateral stimulation options.

Dental Anxiety User

Huge change

It has made a huge change in my life and I am no longer tortured by my CPTSD.

CPTSD Survivor

Healing

It's never too late to heal the past.

Missus R

Keep it free

Please keep offering the free version. Therapy is expensive enough and it's great to have the option of doing EMDR tappers in between sessions.

EMDR Client

Wow

I'm shocked at how calm I feel.

JoshyDoodle

Fantastic addition

I've added this to my EMDR treatment and it's fantastic. Great for on the go.

SurpriseValley

Helped my anxiety

It helped reduce my dental anxiety a significant amount. Love the bilateral stimulation options.

Dental Anxiety User

Huge change

It has made a huge change in my life and I am no longer tortured by my CPTSD.

CPTSD Survivor

Healing

It's never too late to heal the past.

Missus R

Keep it free

Please keep offering the free version. Therapy is expensive enough and it's great to have the option of doing EMDR tappers in between sessions.

EMDR Client

Wow

I'm shocked at how calm I feel.

JoshyDoodle

Fantastic addition

I've added this to my EMDR treatment and it's fantastic. Great for on the go.

SurpriseValley

Helped my anxiety

It helped reduce my dental anxiety a significant amount. Love the bilateral stimulation options.

Dental Anxiety User

Huge change

It has made a huge change in my life and I am no longer tortured by my CPTSD.

CPTSD Survivor

Healing

It's never too late to heal the past.

Missus R

Keep it free

Please keep offering the free version. Therapy is expensive enough and it's great to have the option of doing EMDR tappers in between sessions.

EMDR Client

Wow

I'm shocked at how calm I feel.

JoshyDoodle

Fantastic addition

I've added this to my EMDR treatment and it's fantastic. Great for on the go.

SurpriseValley

Helped my anxiety

It helped reduce my dental anxiety a significant amount. Love the bilateral stimulation options.

Dental Anxiety User

Huge change

It has made a huge change in my life and I am no longer tortured by my CPTSD.

CPTSD Survivor

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