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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy approach that helps people process distressing memories and experiences. Using bilateral stimulation—often eye movements—EMDR supports the brain's natural healing process, helping reduce the emotional charge of difficult memories. It's widely used for trauma, anxiety, and other concerns.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who offer EMDR and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you can book directly or request a free consultation to find the right match.

Jennifer Henderson

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Kitchener, ON)
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Jennifer Henderson

Jennifer Henderson

Registered Social Worker
They/She
$160/session
LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Emotional regulation, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, People pleasing, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Sexuality and gender issues, Suicidal ideation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Grief and Loss
LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Emotional regulation, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, People pleasing, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Sexuality and gender issues, Suicidal ideation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Grief and Loss
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Mohamad Shabib

Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Nanaimo, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, MB, ON, NT, AB, SK, YT, NU, and NL.
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Mohamad Shabib

Mohamad Shabib

Canadian Certified Counsellor
$110/session
Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
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Emma Cheuk

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Emma Cheuk

Emma Cheuk

Registered Social Worker
she/her
$195/session
Attachment trauma, Depression coping skills, Anxiety, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Dating challenges, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Attachment trauma, Depression coping skills, Anxiety, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Dating challenges, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
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Melissa Milligan

Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Nipawin, SK)
Virtual Sessions in MB, AB, BC, and SK.
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Melissa Milligan

Melissa Milligan

Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
$160/session
Anger, Attachment, Building Meaningful Connections, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behaviour, Burnout, Deep connections, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Sexuality, Self-Development, Mindfulness
Anger, Attachment, Building Meaningful Connections, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behaviour, Burnout, Deep connections, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Sexuality, Self-Development, Mindfulness
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Alicia Mandel

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Thornhill, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alicia Mandel

Alicia Mandel

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
$200/session
Nervous system regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Mindfulness
Nervous system regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Mindfulness
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Michèle Dawn

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Edmonton, AB)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michèle Dawn

Michèle Dawn

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
She/Her
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
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Sheema Khan

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and MB.
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Sheema Khan

Sheema Khan

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Natasha Mano

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Brampton, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Natasha Mano

Natasha Mano

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She her
$170/session
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Intergenerational trauma, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Intergenerational trauma, Grief and Loss
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Grace Johner

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Grace Johner

Grace Johner

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Andrea Montello

Psychologist
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
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Andrea Montello

Andrea Montello

Psychologist
She/Her
$235/session
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
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Alaleh Shakourianfard

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
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Alaleh Shakourianfard

Alaleh Shakourianfard

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Tanya Beattie

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Seeley's Bay, ON)
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Tanya Beattie

Tanya Beattie

Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
$160/session
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Trauma processing
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Trauma processing
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What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that helps you process distressing memories. During sessions, you focus on a troubling memory while experiencing bilateral stimulation, typically guided eye movements. This process appears to help the brain reprocess memories so they become less distressing. EMDR follows an eight-phase protocol developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro.

How can EMDR help?

Many people find EMDR helpful for processing traumatic experiences, reducing symptoms of PTSD, and addressing anxiety, phobias, and grief. It can support you in working through memories that feel stuck or overwhelming without requiring extensive discussion of the details. EMDR is recognized by major health organizations as an effective approach for trauma-related concerns.

What happens in an EMDR session?

EMDR sessions typically begin with preparation and history-taking before processing work begins. During reprocessing, you'll focus on a specific memory while following your therapist's fingers or another form of bilateral stimulation. You may notice thoughts, feelings, or body sensations arise as the memory is processed. Sessions usually last 60-90 minutes. Learn more about EMDR exercises and techniques.

How do I find an EMDR therapist?

On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who offer EMDR. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of their approach. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.

Is EMDR right for me?

EMDR may be a good fit if you have distressing memories that feel unresolved, symptoms of trauma, or want an approach that doesn't require extensive verbal processing. It's helpful for those who feel stuck in certain experiences. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss your specific situation and whether EMDR might suit your needs.

How do I get started?

Getting started is simple. Browse EMDR therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.