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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.

Amanda Warr

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Bowmanville, ON)
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Amanda Warr

Amanda Warr

Registered Social Worker
She/Her/Hers
$150/session
Self-esteem, Learning disabilities, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Pregnancy, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Trauma, Grief and Loss
Self-esteem, Learning disabilities, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Pregnancy, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Trauma, Grief and Loss
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Lauren Gaudet

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Calgary, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB and BC.
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Lauren Gaudet

Lauren Gaudet

Registered Social Worker
(They/She)
$150/session
Trauma processing, Anxiety, Burnout, Deep Brain Reorienting, Emotional regulation, LGBTQ2IA+, Nervous system regulation, Mind-body connection, Depression, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic Illness, Self-Regulation, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Transitioning into Adulthood, Stress, Overwhelm, Brain injury, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Trauma processing, Anxiety, Burnout, Deep Brain Reorienting, Emotional regulation, LGBTQ2IA+, Nervous system regulation, Mind-body connection, Depression, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic Illness, Self-Regulation, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Transitioning into Adulthood, Stress, Overwhelm, Brain injury, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Erica Berman

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Erica Berman

Erica Berman

Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
$180/session
ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Couples
ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Couples
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Courtney Doherty

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Courtney Doherty

Courtney Doherty

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
$175/session
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Brain injury, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Chronic and acute illness, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Sleeping difficulties, Social anxiety, Self-esteem, PTSD, Pregnancy, Parkinson's disease, Depression, Family issues, Anger Management, Parenting, Grief and Loss
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Brain injury, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Chronic and acute illness, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Sleeping difficulties, Social anxiety, Self-esteem, PTSD, Pregnancy, Parkinson's disease, Depression, Family issues, Anger Management, Parenting, Grief and Loss
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Christy McLeod

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Chilliwack, BC)
Virtual Sessions in MB, ON, BC, SK, AB, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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Christy McLeod

Christy McLeod

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$155/session
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Behaviour, Building Self-Care Routines, Christian counselling, Decision making, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Managing ADHD symptoms, Emotional regulation, Panic attacks, Mindfulness, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Behaviour, Building Self-Care Routines, Christian counselling, Decision making, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Managing ADHD symptoms, Emotional regulation, Panic attacks, Mindfulness, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Molly McBride

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Chilliwack, BC)
Virtual Sessions in MB, NU, YT, NT, BC, SK, and NL.
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Molly McBride

Molly McBride

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$150/session
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
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Elena Maystruk

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Sarnia, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Elena Maystruk

Elena Maystruk

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
$140/session
Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Couples, Effective communication, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Grief Processing, Anxiety, Stress, Career Stress, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Couples, Effective communication, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Grief Processing, Anxiety, Stress, Career Stress, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
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Dr. Kira Celeste

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Comox Valley, BC)
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, YT, NU, PE, BC, SK, NL, and NS.
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Dr. Kira Celeste

Dr. Kira Celeste

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/her
$225/session
Meaning and purpose, Trauma processing, Burnout, Depression, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Addiction, Building Self-Care Routines, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Attachment wounds, Creativity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Trauma
Meaning and purpose, Trauma processing, Burnout, Depression, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Addiction, Building Self-Care Routines, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Attachment wounds, Creativity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Trauma
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Margarita Iarovaia

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Margarita Iarovaia

Margarita Iarovaia

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
$150/session
Trauma, Sexuality, Relationships, Sex therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Relationship anxiety, Sexual issues, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness, Identity and Self-Exploration
Trauma, Sexuality, Relationships, Sex therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Relationship anxiety, Sexual issues, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Alisha Kandler

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Kelowna, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Alisha Kandler

Alisha Kandler

Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her
$160/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Health anxiety, People pleasing, Intergenerational trauma, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Health anxiety, People pleasing, Intergenerational trauma, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, PTSD, Grief and Loss
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Stefan Milosevic

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Markham, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, MB, SK, AB, NU, YT, and NT.
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Stefan Milosevic

Stefan Milosevic

Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
$180/session
OCD, Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Assertiveness, Conflict resolution, Competitive anxiety, Health anxiety, Social anxiety, Phobias, Fears and phobia, Specific phobias, Relationship anxiety, Trauma processing, Childhood trauma, Neurodiversity
OCD, Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Assertiveness, Conflict resolution, Competitive anxiety, Health anxiety, Social anxiety, Phobias, Fears and phobia, Specific phobias, Relationship anxiety, Trauma processing, Childhood trauma, Neurodiversity
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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.