EMDR Therapy in Calgary

Heal Deeply. Move Forward Confidently.

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals process, resolve and heal from traumatic memories.

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.

Book Online

Call to Book

EMDR Therapy for Lasting Relief

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapy approach that helps the brain process painful experiences so they no longer carry the same emotional weight. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works with how memories are stored and accessed, giving your mind the chance to reframe and release what has been keeping you stuck.

Many people turn to EMDR because they feel frustrated by insight alone. They may understand why they struggle, yet continue to feel triggered, anxious, or weighed down by the past. EMDR offers a different path—healing that happens at a deeper level, where old patterns lose their grip and new possibilities begin to take shape.

With EMDR, clients often notice that:

They can face past events without being overwhelmed by them.
Emotional triggers lose their intensity.
Traumatic memories no longer define how they see themselves or the world.
Self-doubt and negative beliefs start to shift.
Daily life feels lighter, calmer, and more manageable.

Book a session

Common Outcomes of EMDR Therapy

Clients often describe meaningful changes after EMDR. For example:

A high-achieving professional finds that their inner critic quiets, no longer driven by old patterns of judgment or conditional approval.
A parent begins to heal childhood wounds, replacing shame with a greater sense of self-compassion.
Someone rebuilding after betrayal or loss learns to trust again without living in constant fear of being hurt.
A person who has carried stress for years finally notices their body letting go of tension and hypervigilance.
A trauma survivor experiences relief as the emotional weight of past events begins to lift.

EMDR doesn’t erase memories. Instead, it helps you relate to them differently—so they lose their power to dominate how you feel today.

Book a session

Why try EMDR Therapy?

Many people come to EMDR after trying other types of therapy, feeling like they keep circling the same issues without real relief. EMDR offers a different approach—one that helps you heal at the root instead of only managing symptoms.

When painful experiences go unresolved, they don’t simply fade. Instead, they tend to resurface in daily life. You might notice this as:

Feeling tense, on edge, or easily overwhelmed
Overreacting or shutting down in stressful situations
Avoiding people, places, or conversations that trigger discomfort
Struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, or people-pleasing
Experiencing intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Turning to work, social media, or other distractions to numb out

These aren’t personal failings—they’re signs that your nervous system is still carrying the weight of past distress. EMDR helps your brain reprocess those memories so they no longer hijack your present, giving you space to feel calmer, more confident, and more at ease in your life.

Book a session

What to Expect: A Therapy Experience That Works for You

Starting therapy—especially something new like EMDR—can feel daunting. We keep the process grounded, supportive, and tailored to your comfort level.

Collaborative and at your pace: You stay in control, and we move only as quickly as feels safe.
Research-backed: EMDR is one of the most studied and effective approaches for trauma and stress.
Broader than trauma alone: EMDR can also help with anxiety, self-worth, performance, and resilience.
Focused on lasting change: The goal isn’t just coping—it’s healing in a way that lets you move forward with clarity and confidence.

You don’t have to keep pushing through or just managing symptoms. With the right support, real healing is possible.

Book a Session

EMDR Therapy

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.
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.
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.
Yes, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a recognized, evidence-based therapy, and most insurance plans that cover psychological or clinical counselling services include it as part of mental health treatment. Since every benefits plan is different, we recommend checking with your provider to understand your specific coverage.
If you’re unsure where to start, we’re happy to help guide you through the process so you can focus on what matters most—your healing.
Healing is a deeply personal journey, and EMDR meets you where you are. Some clients notice relief after just a few sessions, especially when working through a single distressing experience. For others, particularly those navigating more complex trauma or the effects of cumulative life experiences, the process may take longer.
Each session lasts 60-90 minutes, and your therapist will move at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you. No matter where you're starting from, EMDR is designed to help you process, heal, and regain a sense of balance—one step at a time.