Workflow comparison
Compare EMDR telehealth workflows: client link vs. clinician-controlled screen sharing
Choosing an EMDR telehealth tool often comes down to where the board opens and what the client needs to do. This page compares two common workflow models—not clinical effectiveness or individual products.
The Pure EMDR difference
Pure EMDR is a clinician-controlled browser extension for sharing an EMDR Board in telehealth. The clinician opens and controls the board, while the client joins the usual call without opening a Pure EMDR link or separate Pure EMDR webpage.
A practical workflow comparison
The right workflow depends on your practice and the tools you choose. The comparison below describes common delivery patterns; features, client requirements, and platform support vary by product.
| Workflow factor | Pure EMDR | Common client-link workflow |
|---|---|---|
| How the client reaches the EMDR Board | The clinician shares the board in the usual telehealth call. | The client often opens a provider-specific link or joins a separate tool session. |
| Client setup for the EMDR tool | No Pure EMDR link, separate webpage, app, Pure EMDR account, download, or setup step for the client. | Requirements vary by provider and may include opening a link, browser tab, or separate session screen. |
| Where the board and controls open | The clinician opens the EMDR Board and controls it from the Pure EMDR remote. | The tool commonly opens in a provider-specific webpage or session interface. |
| Connection to the telehealth call | The client stays in the clinician’s usual call while viewing the shared board. | The client may move between the call and a separate tool, or use the tool’s own session experience. |
| Best aligned goal | Keep the EMDR workflow and controls on the clinician’s side while reducing client-side setup. | Use a separate, dedicated client-access experience supplied by that tool. |
Pure EMDR may be a good fit if you want to
- Keep the client in your usual telehealth call without a separate Pure EMDR link or webpage.
- Open and control the EMDR Board from the clinician’s side of the call.
- Share the board through a browser-based call or a Zoom desktop-call workflow.
- Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge for the clinician-side setup.
A client-link workflow may be a good fit if you want to
- Give clients access to a separate tool, portal, or provider-specific session experience.
- Use the client-access workflow and features offered by a specific provider.
- Choose a product whose current requirements and controls match your practice needs.
Questions to ask when comparing EMDR telehealth tools
- Does the client need to open a separate EMDR link or webpage?
- Does the client need an app, account, download, or other setup step for the EMDR tool?
- Who opens and controls the board during the session?
- Does the tool work with the telehealth platform and screen-sharing workflow you already use?
- What does the provider document about privacy, support, compatibility, and current requirements?
Explore the Pure EMDR workflow
See the step-by-step Pure EMDR workflow or review the frequently asked questions before deciding which approach fits your practice.
This is a workflow comparison, not a claim that one product is clinically better than another. Confirm the current features, requirements, and policies of any product directly with its provider.