EMDR Therapy

• Trauma and complex trauma (PTSD and C-PTSD)
• Childhood, complex and relational trauma
• Sexual abuse and sexualized violence
• Life transitions and adjustment challenges
• Career-related challenges
• Shame, guilt and low self-worth
• Anxiety, stress and Depression
• Emotional regulation and self-esteem
• People-pleasing and perfectionism
• Boundaries, self-worth and identities
• Identity and cultural navigation (including BIPOC)
• Burnout and big life transitions
• Parenting and family challenges
• Addiction and compulsive behaviours
• Attachment and relational difficulties
• Existential issues (e.g., meaning, life purpose, death, life questions)
• Eating disorders
• Grief and loss
• Substance Use
• Mood disorders
• Personality disorders (including Borderline Personality Disorders)
• Chronic pain

Many people come to EMDR because they are tired of understanding their struggles intellectually but still feeling stuck emotionally. You may know that something is in the past, yet your body continues to respond as if it is still happening.

Through EMDR, many people notice:

• Reduced emotional intensity around painful memories
• Less anxiety, reactivity, or overwhelm
• More clarity and self-trust
• Relief from shame and self-blame
• Improved confidence and boundaries
• Greater ability to stay present in relationships
• A deeper sense of calm, safety, and resilience

The goal is not to erase your past. The goal is to help your past stop interfering so much with

your present.

EMDR therapy usually begins with getting to know you, your history, your goals, and your current coping resources. We first focus on building safety, stability, and a strong therapeutic foundation.

From there, we identify targets for processing and move into EMDR reprocessing when it feels

appropriate. This means treatment is tailored to you — not rushed, not one-size-fits-all.

Some people come to EMDR for a specific memory or event. Others come with more longstanding patterns rooted in complex or developmental trauma. In either case, the work is thoughtful, paced, and individualized.

This depends on your goals, history, and the nature of what you are working through. Some people seek EMDR for one specific issue, while others benefit from longer-term work for complex trauma or longstanding patterns. We can discuss a plan together based on your needs.

Not necessarily. EMDR does not require you to share every detail of a painful experience in order for healing to happen. While some talking is part of the process, EMDR often allows people to process experiences without having to repeatedly retell them at length.

No. EMDR can help with both major traumatic events and more subtle, cumulative experiences that have impacted your nervous system, relationships, or sense of self. This can include: criticism, rejection, emotional neglect, bullying, attachment wounds, or repeated stressful experiences over time.

That is completely normal. We do not begin processing before making sure there is enough preparation, trust, and stability. EMDR should feel collaborative and paced. You are not expected to dive in before you are ready.

Bilateral stimulation is a core part of EMDR and may involve eye movements, alternating taps, or alternating sounds. This helps the brain process distressing material in a different way so it becomes less emotionally charged and more fully integrated.

Yes. EMDR is often very helpful for anxiety, panic, shame, self-criticism, low self-worth, and deeply held negative beliefs such as “I’m not enough,” “I’m unsafe,” or “I have to keep everyone

happy.” These beliefs often make more sense when we understand the experiences they came from.

Yes. Many people choose EMDR after traditional talk therapy has helped them gain insight but they still feel emotionally stuck. EMDR can be especially helpful when you understand your patterns logically but continue to feel triggered, reactive, or overwhelmed.

You can add your answer here depending on your practice. For example: Yes — I offer both in-person and virtual EMDR sessions, depending on fit and clinical

appropriateness.