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INDIVIDUAL Therapy in British Columbia

EMDR Therapy: Beyond Talk Therapy

For when the way you have always been is no longer the way you want to keep living.

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I can’t seem to relax.

I overthink everything.

I keep pushing through, but still don’t feel okay.

Sound familiar?

This is what I know.

Painful Experiences Do Not Always Stay in the Past

You may not think of your experiences as “trauma.” You may even tell yourself that other people had it worse.

But sometimes, "who you are" is really who you had to become in response to what you went through or what you did not get when you needed it.

We cannot change the past—though I often wish we could. What we can change is how much it continues to affect you now.

A deeper, more effective approach

Not All EMDR Therapy Is the Same

EMDR transformed the way I work. It allows therapy to move beyond insight and symptom management into deeper, more lasting change. But I do more than follow a protocol. I assess what is happening and adjust the work so it stays effective.

Many clients come to me after seeing several therapists with limited success and describe finally experiencing the kind of change they didn't think was possible.


Focused, but not forced. Careful, but confident. Compassionate, but direct.

Find the right approach for you

approach

Different formats provide different amounts of time, continuity, and support. The assessment process helps confirm the format that best fits your goals, readiness, desired pace, and level of support.

01

Weekly EMDR Therapy

Steady, gradual, consistent therapy

50 minutes | 16+ sessions
$300/session

A gradual format that allows time for assessment, preparation, processing, and integration between sessions.

02

Extended EMDR Sessions

More time, more depth, less stop-start

100 minutes | 6+ sessions
$800/session

More room within each appointment for preparation, processing, and integration when 50 minutes feels too limited.

03

EMDR Intensives

Focused, immersive, efficient

HALF DAY | 3+ sessions
$1,600/half-day 

Focused EMDR work over a shorter period of time, with greater continuity and momentum from session to session.

Looking for a higher-support therapy format?

For clients who want more continuity, flexibility, and personalized support throughout the therapy process.

Now accepting

Currently full

current clients only

04

Concierge Trauma Therapy

More continuity, flexibility, and support

12-WEEK MINIMUM | CUSTOM QUOTE
EXTENDED OR INTENSIVE-BASED

A higher-touch service that combines a planned schedule of extended sessions or EMDR intensives with reserved appointment capacity, individualized treatment planning, and limited clinical support between sessions. The structure and fee are tailored to the frequency and format of treatment included.

Best For:

  • Making trauma therapy a focused priority over a defined period of time
  • Having treatment time reserved in advance with flexibility to adjust the pace
  • Additional support for stabilization and integration between sessions

Not sure which format fits?

The assessment process helps confirm the right format and level of support for your needs.

How to Begin

limited availability

We'll Explore:

THE MOMENTS THAT STILL FEEL CHARGED, EVEN IF YOU RARELY THINK ABOUT THEM

THE BELIEFS YOU CARRY ABOUT YOURSELF WHEN STRESS, CONFLICT, OR CLOSENESS SHOW UP

THE WAYS YOU LEARNED TO PLEASE, PERFORM, WITHDRAW, OVERFUNCTION, OR STAY ON GUARD

THE BODY RESPONSES THAT TAKE OVER BEFORE YOU CAN THINK YOUR WAY THROUGH

THE SHAME, FEAR, ANGER, OR RESPONSIBILITY THAT STILL FEELS HARD TO PUT DOWN

THE RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS YOU KEEP GETTING PULLED INTO, EVEN WHEN YOU WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Like a weight has lifted and you can finally breathe again.

Clear-headed

Able to think clearly, without the mental clutter taking over.

Grounded

Steady in situations that once left you feeling triggered or overwhelmed.

Connected

More present with yourself and the people who matter most.

EMDR therapy is not just about coping better. It is about changing what keeps making coping necessary.

live

Peaceful

a life where you feel:

So you can

Questions?

Are EMDR intensives a good fit for everyone?

No. Some clients need a slower weekly process to build stability, trust, and emotional capacity before deeper processing.

How intense are intensive sessions?

Intensive does not mean rushed or overwhelming. Sessions include preparation, grounding, breaks, and integration so the work stays focused but paced.



How is Concierge Trauma Therapy different from booking sessions separately?

Concierge Trauma Therapy is a structured 12-week service rather than a bundle of individual appointments. It includes a planned schedule of extended sessions or EMDR intensives, reserved treatment capacity, ongoing treatment planning, and limited clinical support for preparation and integration between sessions.


Will all my symptoms be gone after EMDR or an intensive?

No therapy can guarantee that all symptoms will disappear. After EMDR, many clients find that certain memories, triggers, or emotional responses feel less intense, less immediate, or less defining in their lives. Throughout treatment, we will continue to assess your progress and adjust the treatment plan based on what you are noticing and what still feels important to address.

Some clients complete treatment focused on one concern and later choose to return to address something different, typically after taking at least a month away from therapy.

When might EMDR not be the right place to start?

EMDR processing may need to wait if you are experiencing significant instability or mental health concerns that require more immediate, specialized, or coordinated care.

Sometimes the first step is building greater stability and support before beginning trauma processing. Readiness is assessed individually, and we can determine what needs to be in place for the work to be both safe and effective.

What Working Together Looks Like

Connect. Explore. Plan. Begin.

The way you begin depends on the format you are considering. We start by clarifying what you need, assessing readiness, and identifying the structure and pace that will support the work best.

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