EMDR Kit Review: Is the Wireless EMDR Light Bar Worth It?
Updated: Aug 24
If you’re an EMDR therapist who works in person, chances are you’ve looked at an EMDR light bar at some point and wondered: Is it actually worth the investment?
That was definitely me.
I provide about 95% of my EMDR therapy virtually, so for a long time, purchasing an EMDR Kit light bar didn’t make much sense for my practice. I already had a virtual bilateral stimulation setup that I genuinely loved, and it did exactly what I needed it to do.
Then I started offering in-person EMDR intensives.
And my brain immediately went to: There is no way I’m manually providing bilateral stimulation for four to six hours.
That’s what finally pushed me to invest in the wireless EMDR Kit light bar system.
It wasn't a small purchase, and I definitely debated whether it was worth it. But after actually using it with clients, I'm really glad I bought it.
So, if you're another EMDR therapist researching light bars, here's my experience with the EMDR Kit: the things I love, the things that annoy me, and who I actually think it's worth buying for.
Why I Bought an EMDR Light Bar
EMDR intensives are different from traditional weekly therapy.
Instead of working within a traditional therapy hour, intensives give us extended time for preparation, trauma processing, breaks, regulation, and integration.
I love that format, but it also made me think differently about the physical setup of my office.
During a traditional EMDR session, manually providing bilateral stimulation might be completely manageable. During an intensive where we're potentially doing hours of processing? That's a different story.
I wanted something that could provide consistent bilateral stimulation without physical fatigue becoming part of the equation for me.
More importantly, I wanted to be able to stay focused on my client rather than thinking about maintaining the same hand movement for hours.
That's ultimately why I chose the wireless EMDR Kit.
What I Like About the EMDR Kit Light Bar
The first thing I noticed was honestly how sturdy it is.
The equipment feels really well made. Nothing about it feels flimsy or cheap, which I appreciated considering the price.
The stand is telescoping, so I can adjust the height, and the legs extend to make it more stable. The light bar itself can also tilt, which makes it much easier to adjust based on where my client is sitting and what feels comfortable for them.
Those details might seem small, but I appreciate them during actual clinical work.
I don't want the equipment itself becoming distracting. I want to be able to position it, make adjustments, and get back to focusing on the client.
The Wireless EMDR Kit Controls
I decided to purchase the wireless EMDR Kit, and being able to control the light bar directly from my phone is probably one of my favorite features.
There are also a lot of ways to customize the visual bilateral stimulation.
You can adjust:
Light color
Light intensity
Speed
Width of the tracking path
I really appreciate having those options because I don't use bilateral stimulation exactly the same way with every client or at every point in treatment.
It gives me flexibility without requiring me to physically manipulate the equipment throughout the session.
And overall, it feels like a product that was actually designed with EMDR therapists and EMDR sessions in mind.
What I Don't Love About the EMDR Kit
There are definitely a couple of things I don't love.
The biggest one has been the wireless connection.
I've had it disconnect a couple of times during sessions. It hasn't happened frequently, and I've been able to reconnect pretty quickly, but it's annoying when you're in the middle of a session and suddenly your technology decides it has other plans.
My clients have thankfully been very understanding when it's happened, and it hasn't been enough of an issue to make me regret buying the wireless version.
But if I'm reviewing something this expensive, I'm going to tell you the parts that frustrate me too.
And then there's the carrying case.
It isn't included.
The case costs around another $80, and I really think that for equipment at this price point, a carrying case should be standard.
Especially because I imagine a lot of EMDR therapists purchasing this equipment may be moving it between offices, taking it to intensives, or simply wanting somewhere safe to store it.
Having to purchase that separately was probably my biggest really? moment.
Is the EMDR Kit Worth It?
For me, yes.
But I absolutely don't think every EMDR therapist needs one.
If you provide most or all of your EMDR virtually, I personally wouldn't rush out and buy an EMDR light bar. I still do the vast majority of my work virtually, and there are great online bilateral stimulation options available.
If you're regularly providing in-person EMDR, though, I think the calculation changes.
And if you're offering EMDR intensives, that's where this became worth the investment for me.
I wanted to create an intensive setup where I could spend my energy staying present, attuned, and focused on the clinical work—not thinking about whether my arm was going to survive another three hours of bilateral stimulation.
The EMDR Kit solves that problem for me.
It's expensive. The wireless connection hasn't been perfect. I still think they should give me the carrying case.
But I don't regret buying it.
Watch My EMDR Kit Unboxing + Mini Review
If you want to actually see the wireless EMDR Kit light bar, I filmed an unboxing and mini review for my YouTube channel, Club07Clear.
I show you the equipment up close, what the setup looks like, and share some of my initial thoughts about purchasing it for my in-person EMDR intensive practice.
And if you're an EMDR therapist, you can subscribe to Club07Clear for practical EMDR education, clinical conversations, and resources created specifically for EMDR clinicians.
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