[Solved] Can EMDR be combined with microdosing?

Even in a microdose, LSD can still influence your perception, mood, and consciousness. These subtle changes can affect your ability to concentrate during an EMDR session, and also alter access to and processing of memories. Because EMDR works deeply on traumatic memories, the LSD can unintentionally cause certain emotions or memories to become more intense than normal — this is not necessarily negative, but it can make the session heavier or less manageable.

At the same time, there are people who experience positive effects from a mild psychedelic state during therapy, such as increased openness or a stronger sense of connection with the subconscious. This means that a microdose of psychedelics can be potentially enhancing in many cases, but certainly not in all. Your personal sensitivity and current mental state play a major role in this.

Therefore, it is crucial to discuss this honestly with your EMDR therapist beforehand. They can then assess whether the session can proceed and, if so, whether adjustments are necessary. Transparency ensures safety and prevents overload during the session.

At Triptherapie, we see that EMDR and psychedelics can complement each other well in the long term—provided they are carefully timed and guided. If you wish to combine both methods structurally, we recommend a treatment plan in which preparation, timing, and integration are optimally aligned. Consider separate sessions with at least a few days or weeks in between.

Combining LSD microdosing with EMDR therapy is currently a relatively new and unexplored territory, but insights from psilocybin and EMDR offer valuable starting points.

EMDR around a psilocybin sessions sometimes shows that an integrated approach can be very powerful, provided it is properly phased. EMDR and psychedelics have overlapping effects on the brain: both increase access to the subconscious, promote neuroplasticity, and help process stuck emotions or traumas. However, Triptherapie recommends that at least two weeks between EMDR and a psychedelic session to maintain, so that the integration of insights and recovery is given sufficient space.

With microdosing LSD, the intensity is much lower than during a full psychedelic session, which is why some therapists are cautiously experimenting with parallel use. Nevertheless, it remains important to fine-tune this carefully. LSD can cause subtle shifts in mood and cognition., which can potentially make EMDR more effective or, conversely, more overwhelming — depending on the person and situation. Therefore, it is advisable to work under the guidance of an experienced therapist who is familiar with both EMDR and psychedelic therapy.

The combination is considered particularly promising for trauma, depression, and anxiety. A possible approach is to first use EMDR as preparation for a psychedelic session or microdosing course, and then use EMDR again in the weeks afterward for integration. This principle is currently already being applied with psilocybin, as described in the extensive forum topic about Combining EMDR therapy with a psychedelic session.

If you want to start this process safely and tailored to your needs, you can fill out an intake form via this intake page. Based on your mental health, goals, and any medication use (such as antidepressants), personalized advice and a plan are drawn up.

Yes, the effects of microdosing are so subtle that you can combine it with almost anything. EMDR will probably work better because the truffles can open your subconscious.