EMDR Therapy in Edmonton & Across Alberta

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most researched trauma treatments in the world, recognized by the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association as a frontline therapy for PTSD.

When something overwhelming happens, the brain can store the memory in a 'raw' state, frozen with the original images, body sensations, and beliefs intact. EMDR uses gentle bilateral stimulation (guided eye movements or taps) to help the brain finish processing that memory, so it can be filed away as something that happened, rather than something that keeps happening.

Garrett uses the standard eight-phase EMDR protocol, layered with the Adaptive Information Processing model and supported by Somatic Experiencing and DBT skills for nervous-system regulation. You will never be pushed faster than your body is ready for.

Sessions begin with history-taking and building resources, practical tools to help you feel grounded and safe, before any reprocessing begins. This 'go slow to go fast' approach is what makes EMDR effective for complex trauma, shame, and dissociation, not just single-incident events.

Garrett delivers EMDR securely over video to clients throughout Alberta. Virtual EMDR uses on-screen bilateral stimulation and is supported by a growing body of research showing outcomes comparable to in-person sessions. You get the same evidence-based protocol from the comfort and privacy of home.