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Some memories keep their power long after the event is over. EMDR therapy helps your brain reprocess distressing experiences so they feel less intense, without needing to relive every detail.
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Quick answer
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy for trauma and distressing memories. While you briefly focus on a memory, the therapist guides bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements or tapping. This helps the brain reprocess the memory so it feels less vivid and upsetting, and more adaptive beliefs can take hold.
EMDR is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress, and it is also used for anxiety, phobias and distressing life events.
Is this right for you?
EMDR is most often used for trauma, but it can help with many experiences that still feel stuck.
Flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance and feeling constantly on guard.
Distress after a motor vehicle collision, workplace incident, medical event or assault.
Painful early experiences that still shape how you feel about yourself and others.
Intense fears linked to a specific memory or experience.
A sudden or distressing loss that is hard to process.
Stuck beliefs such as “I am not good enough” or “I am not safe” that link back to past events.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if we are the right fit. No referral is needed.
How we help
EMDR follows a standard 8-phase protocol. Your therapist makes sure you have strong coping skills in place before any memory processing begins.
Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes, in person at our South Edmonton office or online by secure video anywhere in Alberta. Online EMDR uses on-screen eye movements or self-tapping.
We take your history, explain the process and build calming skills, such as a safe-place exercise, so you can manage distress during and between sessions.
You hold a target memory in mind while following eye movements or tapping. The memory usually becomes less distressing over a series of short sets, and you stay in control throughout.
Once the memory feels less charged, we strengthen a positive, realistic belief, such as “I survived” or “I am safe now”, and check for any remaining body tension.
Step by step
A typical path. Your therapist adapts it to you.
A free 15-minute call to share what is going on, ask questions and get matched with the right therapist.
We listen, understand your history and goals, and agree on a plan together.
You build practical skills in session and try them in daily life, at a pace that feels manageable.
We check progress against your goals and adjust, wrap up, or plan follow-up support.
Care from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RCSW) who is a Diplomate and Certified in CBT, with EMDR, DBT and Gottman training.
Our office is in South Edmonton, with secure video sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Counselling in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
We direct bill select insurance providers. Eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP.
Respectful, trauma-informed care for people of every background.
Choose your therapist
Pick someone who feels like a good fit, then book directly with them on Jane or send us a request below.
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Registered Social Worker in Ontario, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling for individuals, couples and families.
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Yes. EMDR is one of the most researched trauma therapies and is recommended for post-traumatic stress by the World Health Organization and several international treatment guidelines.
No. You stay awake, aware and in control throughout. You can pause at any time, and your therapist makes sure you have grounding skills before processing begins.
A single traumatic event may resolve in a handful of processing sessions, while complex or long-term trauma usually takes longer. Preparation sessions come first and vary from person to person.
Yes. Online EMDR uses on-screen visual stimulation or self-tapping, and research suggests it can be effective when delivered by video.
No. You can book directly online or by phone. A doctor’s referral is not required, although some insurance plans ask for one, so check your plan if you plan to claim.
Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Social Worker. We direct bill select insurance providers, and eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP. Check your plan for coverage details.
Our office is at 3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2, in South Edmonton. We also offer secure online sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Take the first step
Send a request and we will reply to arrange your first session, or book a time yourself on our secure Jane App portal.
587-372-3143
contact@disha.ca
3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
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