EMDR

EMDR Therapy: Healing from the Past, Thriving in the Present

What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic approach that helps individuals overcome emotional distress caused by past experiences. By targeting the negative beliefs and emotions linked to experiences, EMDR allows you to show up more fully in your life — feeling more grounded, confident, and capable in the present and future.

How EMDR Works
At the core of EMDR is a process that helps the brain reprocess disturbing memories. This includes addressing both “big T” traumas (such as abuse, accidents, or loss) and “little t” traumas (such as chronic stress or childhood experiences that shaped your beliefs). EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements) to help the brain integrate these memories in a healthier way, changing how they affect your life today.

What EMDR Can Help With
EMDR is effective in treating a wide range of emotional challenges, including:

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma (both big and small)
Negative beliefs like “I’m not good enough,” “I can’t trust anyone,” or “I’m a failure.”
Various life stressors and emotional wounds

The Benefits of EMDR

Heal from trauma and negative past experiences
Challenge and reframe limiting beliefs
Improve emotional regulation
Experience greater self-compassion and self-worth
Build healthier relationships
Cultivate a sense of empowerment and resilience

Is EMDR Right for You?
The beauty of EMDR is that it can help people who are struggling with both major traumatic events and more subtle life challenges. Together, we can discuss your unique experiences and decide if EMDR is the right fit for your healing journey.

Let’s Talk
Reach out today to schedule a consultation and explore how EMDR therapy may support you in living a more fulfilling and balanced life.

I offer EMDR through 55 or 85 minute appointments, or through 10 or 15 hour retreats.

EMDR Retreats

Why Attend an EMDR Retreat?

Personalized Healing: This retreat offers one-on-one sessions focusing specifically on your unique challenges and goals.
Rapid Progress: Unlike traditional therapy, EMDR can provide powerful results in a condensed timeframe, allowing you to experience significant shifts in just a few days.
Safe, Supportive Environment: You’ll be in a comfortable, private setting that encourages deep healing and self-reflection, away from the distractions of everyday life.
Lasting Results: EMDR helps you reprocess past traumatic events, making it easier to move forward with greater peace, clarity, and emotional balance.

Contact me by email or phone (403-609-3044) to discuss whether an EMDR Retreat may be right for you.

The cost for the private EMDR retreat is $2200 for a 10-hour hour retreat and can be paid by e-transfer, debit, or credit card. A 50% deposit is required at booking. To book a retreat, please call 403-609-3044 or email.

Retreat dates for 2025 are: Jul 4-6; Aug 8-10 or 22-24; Sept 5-7 or 19-21; Oct 3-5; Nov 7-9 or 21-23; and Dec 5-7 or 19-21.