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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Despite the long name, the goal is simple: to help your brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer carry the same emotional charge.
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that’s been used worldwide since the late 1980s and is recognized by leading organizations for trauma treatment. It’s especially well known for helping people heal from traumatic or overwhelming experiences without requiring endless retelling or analysis.
During EMDR, you’re guided to briefly recall a memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation, usually gentle eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds. This stimulation helps the brain do what it naturally wants to do: process and organize experiences that were too intense to fully digest at the time.
People are often relieved to learn what EMDR is not. It’s not hypnosis. You don’t lose control. You don’t relive everything in graphic detail. And you’re never pushed faster than your system is ready to go.
If you’d like a deeper breakdown, you can explore our article on what EMDR therapy is and why it works.
EMDR may be a good fit if you feel stuck, overwhelmed by memories you can’t quite put into words, or notice your body reacting even when you logically know you’re safe.
If choosing the right support feels daunting, you may find it helpful to read our guide on choosing the right therapist for trauma counselling.
Early EMDR sessions focus on building safety, understanding your history, and developing grounding tools to support emotional regulation. Reprocessing does not begin right away. It only starts when you and your therapist agree you feel ready.
If you’re new to therapy or unsure what early sessions typically involve, this article on what people talk about in their first therapy session can help ease uncertainty.
If being able to use your insurance benefits is an important factor in your selection, our team would be happy to recommend one of our therapists who's services are covered by most insurance plans. Please be sure to confirm in advance if insurance coverage is preferred.
Our standard fees are aligned with the recommended fee schedule from the Psychologists' Association of Alberta’s recommended schedule. However, we offer the added value of 60-minute sessions in contrast to the recommended 50-minute session for this fee.
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