EMDR Therapy
Reprocessing Trauma & Breaking Free from the Past
Heal Deeply. Move Forward with Confidence.
Call to Book: 403.488.8912
The Challenge: When the Past Still Feels Like the Present
You might not talk about it often, but you feel it—anxiety that won’t quiet down, reactions that seem bigger than the situation calls for, a sense of being stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe certain memories replay in your mind, or you avoid things that bring up uncomfortable emotions. You’ve told yourself “it wasn’t that bad” or “I should be over this by now,” but your body and mind are still carrying the weight of past experiences.
This is what unresolved trauma can look like. Whether it was a major event or a collection of smaller, painful moments over time, the nervous system holds onto distress in ways that can affect your daily life, relationships, and sense of self.
The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle.
EMDR Therapy for Lasting Relief
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a highly effective, research-backed therapy that helps the brain reprocess painful experiences so they no longer trigger overwhelming emotional responses. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works directly with how memories are stored in the brain, allowing you to process and release what has been holding you back.
Many people seek EMDR because they are tired of understanding their struggles but still feeling stuck. This approach allows healing to happen at a deeper level, freeing you from patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional reactivity.
Through EMDR therapy, you can:
✔ Process past experiences without having to relive them in detail.
✔ Reduce emotional triggers and stop feeling hijacked by past pain.
✔ Heal from trauma that has shaped your beliefs about yourself and the world.
✔ Shift negative thought patterns and develop a greater sense of confidence.
✔ Feel lighter, calmer, and more in control of your emotional responses.
What Relief Looks Like in Real Life
🔹 A high-achieving professional with persistent self-doubt and imposter syndrome finally releases the critical inner voice rooted in past experiences, such as a childhood where praise was conditional or mistakes were met with harsh criticism.
🔹 A parent carrying unresolved childhood wounds—like emotional neglect, feeling unseen, or growing up in a household where vulnerability wasn’t safe—learns how to respond to their own emotions with self-compassion rather than shame.
🔹 A person who has experienced betrayal or loss, whether in a significant relationship or during formative years, regains trust in themselves and others without fear driving their decisions.
🔹 Someone who has always pushed through stress, conditioned by early experiences where emotions weren’t validated or support wasn’t available, realizes they no longer have to live in a constant state of tension and vigilance.
🔹 An individual who experienced a traumatic event—whether a sudden loss, an accident, bullying, or an environment that felt unsafe—finally finds relief from the emotional weight and hypervigilance that have followed them for years.
EMDR doesn’t erase memories—it helps you experience them differently, so they no longer hold power over you.
Why EMDR? Why Now?
Many have tried other forms of therapy but feel like they keep circling the same issues without real change. EMDR offers something different: a way to heal at the root, not just manage symptoms.
When trauma, stress, or emotional pain go unprocessed, they don’t just “go away.” Instead, they show up in ways like:
Overreacting or shutting down in stressful situations
Feeling on edge, tense, or easily overwhelmed
Avoiding certain situations, people, or conversations
Struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, or people-pleasing
Experiencing intrusive memories or nightmares
Numbing out with work, social media, or other distractions
These are signs that your nervous system is still holding onto past distress. The sooner you address it, the sooner you can reclaim your sense of peace and confidence..
What to Expect: A Therapy Experience That Works for You
We understand that committing to therapy—especially something like EMDR—can feel daunting. Our approach is designed to make the process feel grounded, supportive, and tailored to your needs.
✔ A Collaborative Approach – We work at your pace, ensuring you feel safe and in control throughout the process.
✔ Scientifically Backed – EMDR is one of the most researched and effective trauma therapies available.
✔ More Than Just Trauma Work – EMDR can also help with anxiety, self-worth, performance, and emotional resilience.
✔ Focused on Real Change – This isn’t just about coping—it’s about true healing so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
You don’t have to keep managing or pushing through. You can actually heal.
EMDR Therapy
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At Core Psychology, we offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a highly effective evidence-based treatment for processing experiences or fears that lead to overwhelming anxiety and restoring emotional well-being. Through a structured approach that incorporates bilateral stimulation, we guide our clients towards resolving past traumas and fostering resilience for the future.
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Clients can experience profound relief from symptoms such as anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and chronic pain. By processing and integrating traumatic memories, they find they are no longer stuck in patterns of emotional paralysis, intense trigger responses, they instead develop a renewed sense emotional peace, empowerment and a greater capacity for emotional regulation.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is designed to help you process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing life events that may have disrupted your sense of self. By targeting the memories and emotions that are causing distress, EMDR helps to reduce their negative impact, allowing you to integrate these experiences in a healthier way. Many clients report feeling a significant reduction in symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and describe a renewed sense of self and emotional balance after completing EMDR therapy. While individual results vary, our goal is to support you in reclaiming your well-being and helping you feel more like yourself again.
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Yes, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is typically covered by insurance plans that include psychology or clinical counseling services. Since it is a recognized and evidence-based form of psychotherapy, most benefits plans that reimburse for mental health services will cover EMDR therapy as part of psychological treatment. However, coverage can vary depending on your specific plan, so it's always a good idea to confirm with your provider.
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A single EMDR session is typically 60-90 minutes in length. For a focused traumatic experience, clients may notice improvement in 1-3 sessions. For more complex trauma or impacts of cumulative life experiences, length of treatment will be subjective to the unique client situation and could be longer in duration.
Our EMDR Therapists
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Celeste Tio, MC
Registered Provisional Psychologist
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Max Wood, MC
Certified Canadian Counsellor
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Joe Seddon, MC
Certified Canadian Counsellor
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Heal from past trauma with EMDR therapy. Our registered psychologists and clinical counsellors use this evidence-based approach to help you process painful memories, reduce emotional distress, and move forward with confidence.
Schedule your first session today.
Call or Text to Book: 403.488.8912