EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
How EMDR works
EMDR works to process the experiences causing issues while also including new ones needed for full health.
EMDR works by processing the experience that’s causing distress and reducing the negative impacts of the events from a physiological level. This allows you to deal with the emotions and move through the healing process that comes as a result.
The treatment uses a combination of eye movements, tones and taps, which help to “unfreeze” particular moments in time that are causing the client to feel distressed, upset and even reliving the moment in incredible detail. While it doesn’t completely remove the memory, it does help the client by creating a corrective emotional experience.
Not every client requires EMDR therapy. Its use is based on every client’s needs and depends on their specific symptoms and timelines.
EMDR Treatment
The treatment uses a combination of eye movements, tones and taps, which help to “unfreeze” particular moments in time that are causing the client to feel distressed, upset and even reliving the moment in incredible detail. While it doesn’t completely remove the memory, it does help the client by creating a corrective emotional experience.
Not every client requires EMDR therapy. Its use is based on every client’s needs and depends on their specific symptoms and timelines.
How we can work with you
We provide individual counselling (both in-person and over the phone).
Treatments we offer
Art Therapy
Art therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that integrates creative expression—such as drawing, painting, or sculpting—into the therapeutic process to support emotional, psychological, and cognitive well-being.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, is a practical and short-term type of psychotherapy, useful in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress conditions. It works by helping clients focus on the present, on the problems that come up in day-to-day life.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a modified form of CBT, and it aims to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFIT)
EFT (for couples) and EFIT (for individuals) are therapeutic approaches that prioritize understanding and transforming emotional responses.
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and it’s an integrative therapy used specifically for clients who have experienced trauma and many other mental health issues. It has been proven very effective in dealing with these conditions.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy is an approach that helps couples understand and manage their relationship dynamics through practical, research-based methods.
Observed & Experiential Integration (OEI)
OEI helps integrate posttraumatic material in the brain to reduce trauma-related symptoms, including overwhelming emotions (such as anxiety and grief) by engaging the visual pathways (through the eyes).
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a highly regarded and evidence-based therapeutic modality for children.
Therapy for First Responders
We are proud to offer therapy services provided by Terresa and Dean, both trained through First Responder Health and listed in the Warrior Health directory, an initiative associated with Wounded Warriors.
Trauma-focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy (TFT) is designed specifically to help people confront and resolve the impacts of traumatic experiences.