IMPACT THERAPY GROUP
EMDR & TRAUMA THERAPY
Healing from trauma shouldn’t feel like a never-ending replay. EMDR therapy helps you process painful memories safely and reclaim peace so you're no longer controlled by the past. With the right support, you can finally feel present, grounded, and free to move forward.
EMDR and Trauma Therapy in Ontario
Learn How to Manage Symptoms Like:
Feeling like past trauma is happening again, often triggering fear or panic
Difficulty connecting with feelings or experiencing joy after trauma exposure
Disturbing dreams related to trauma that interfere with restful, restorative sleep
Steering clear of people, places, or activities that trigger memories
Break free from the weight of past trauma.
We understand how living with the lingering effects of trauma can feel like being stuck in a loop, with memories and emotions replaying at the most unexpected moments. Many people experience intense waves of anxiety, fear, sadness, or irritability that make daily life feel overwhelming and exhausting. It can feel as though your past is constantly shaping your present.
However, there is hope, and healing is possible with the right support.
EMDR therapy offers a structured, evidence-based way to process painful memories. During a session, you’ll focus on a distressing experience while following guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. This helps your brain reprocess the memory, reducing its emotional intensity. In a safe, compassionate space, we work together to reframe memories, regulate emotions, and strengthen coping skills - helping you move forward with greater calm, resilience, and confidence.
How EMDR Therapy Will Help
EMDR helps your brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming or emotionally charged. While you may still remember what happened, the memory often feels less distressing, allowing you to move through daily life without being constantly pulled back into the past.
You remain fully aware and in control the entire time.
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Reducing Emotional Distress from Trauma
EMDR helps your brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming or emotionally charged. While you may still remember what happened, the memory often feels less distressing, allowing you to move through daily life without being constantly pulled back into the past.
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Decreasing Triggers and Emotional Reactivity
Many people find that situations, places, or reminders that once triggered intense emotional reactions become much easier to manage. As memories are processed through EMDR, your nervous system can begin to respond with greater calm, helping you feel more grounded and in control.
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Challenging Negative Beliefs
Difficult experiences can leave people carrying painful beliefs such as "I'm not safe," "I'm not good enough," or "I can't trust anyone." EMDR helps reprocess the experiences that contribute to these beliefs, making it easier to develop healthier and more balanced ways of seeing yourself and the world around you.
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Moving Forward Without Feeling Stuck in the Past
Many people come to EMDR because they feel trapped by memories, emotions, or patterns that continue to affect their daily lives. By processing these experiences, EMDR can help create a greater sense of freedom, allowing you to focus more fully on the present and move forward with greater confidence and peace of mind.
WHAT SESSIONS ACTUALLY FEEL LIKE
EMDR sessions are structured, calm, and paced entirely around what feels safe for you. You won't be asked to go further than you're ready for — if something feels like too much, your therapist will pause and return to grounding before continuing. Many clients are surprised by how contained and manageable the process actually feels, compared to what they expected.
Meet Our EMDR Therapist
Anjali is an EMDR‑trained trauma therapist with a calm, grounding presence and extensive experience supporting adults with complex trauma and relational trauma. Her approach integrates EMDR with parts‑informed work to create a safe, structured, and effective healing process.
Availability:
Weekdays, weekday evenings, and Saturdays
Types of Clients:
Adults and couples
Areas of Focus:
EMDR, trauma and PTSD, couples therapy, domestic abuse, grief, and racial trauma
WHAT EMDR FEELS LIKE
Many people notice that their thoughts begin to shift. Images change. Emotions soften.
EMDR is often misunderstood as constantly having to relive painful experiences in detail. In reality, the process is much more guided and contained. You won’t be asked to go further than what feels manageable, and we move at a pace that supports your sense of safety.
During a session, you may focus on aspects of a memory while following a form of bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping. Many people notice that their thoughts begin to shift — images change, emotions soften, or the memory feels less intense.
You remain fully aware and in control the entire time. If something feels like too much, we pause and return to grounding before continuing. The goal is not to overwhelm you, but to help your brain process what has been stuck in a way that feels steady and supported.
GET IN TOUCH
Impact Therapy Group is a virtual‑only practice. No commute, no waiting room — just compassionate therapy from home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that helps your brain process difficult or traumatic experiences so they don’t feel as intense or overwhelming. During EMDR, your therapist guides you to focus on certain memories while using gentle left‑right stimulation (like eye movements, tapping, or sounds). This helps your brain “unstick” the memory and file it away in a calmer, more manageable way.
Q: Is online EMDR therapy as effective as in-person?
Yes. Research has consistently shown that online EMDR is just as effective as in-person therapy. The core process remains the same — you and your therapist work together in real time using a structured approach that supports the brain's natural ability to heal. What matters most is feeling safe, supported, and guided, and that can happen just as fully over secure video as it does in an office. Many people even find that being at home helps them feel more at ease, making the process smoother.
Q: Is EMDR safe?
Yes, when conducted by a trained therapist, EMDR is considered safe. Sessions are structured, and your therapist prepares coping tools to manage distress. While temporary emotional or physical reactions can occur, these are typically mild, short-lived, and part of the natural healing process.
Q: What will my first EMDR therapy session look like?
In your first EMDR session, your therapist builds safety, explains the process, identifies targets, and may gently introduce bilateral stimulation at your pace. To learn more, visit our blog post entitled "What to Expect During Your First EMDR Session".
Q: How will I know if EMDR is working?
Clients often notice reduced distress when recalling past memories, calmer emotional responses, improved sleep, and less anxiety over triggers. Progress may be gradual, but your therapist will track changes and adjust the approach to help you achieve meaningful, lasting results.
Q: What issues can EMDR help with?
EMDR is most often used for trauma, PTSD, and distressing memories. It can also help with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, grief, and emotional triggers. The therapy works by reducing the emotional charge of memories, enabling healthier emotional responses and coping strategies.
Q: What is the fee for an EMDR therapy session?
A 50-minute session is $155.