EMDR Therapists in Montreal

Therapists offering EMDR therapy in Montreal. Available online and in person, in English and French. Watch intro videos, compare approaches, and book a free 15-minute consultation directly.

Mendy Bisk
Mendy Bisk
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Self-esteem, People pleasing, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Couples Therapy, Couples, Imposter syndrome, Identity and Self-Exploration, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationship anxiety, Shadow Work, Vulnerability
Tanya Gabrielle
Tanya Gabrielle
Counselling Therapist
Befriending the Nervous System, Building Self-Care Routines, End of Life Support, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Creativity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression, Empowerment, Existential questions, Highly Sensitive Person, Life transitions, Nervous system regulation, Overwhelm, Parenting, Perimenopause mental health support, Personal Growth, Relationship to self and others, Relationships, Self-esteem, Separation and divorce, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling, Work-Life Balance, Postnatal Care
Bina Persaud
Bina Persaud
Registered Psychotherapist
General Mental Health, Life transitions, Mental performance, Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Career guidance, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Chronic Illness, College or University Coaching, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Dreams, Eating disorders
Allison Fassbender
Allison Fassbender
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Grief and Loss, Somatic Therapy, Chronic and acute illness, Managing ADHD symptoms, Trauma, Terminal Illness, Stress, Sexuality, Sleeping difficulties, Relationships, Neurodiversity, Nature-Based Spirituality, Meaning and purpose, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Burnout, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Substance Use, Separation and divorce, Existential questions, Life transitions, Traumatic Bereveavement, Cancer Support, End of Life Support, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers
Timothy Lamont
Timothy Lamont
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Depression, Life transitions, Anxiety, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Career guidance, Career Stress, College or University Coaching, Sports Performance, Relationship to self and others, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Negative thinking and ruminating, Negative body image, Navigating challenging relationships, Motivation, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Insomnia, Familial and social relationships, Depression coping skills, Decision making
Nick Abraham
Nick Abraham
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Sex Addiction, Betrayal Trauma, Trauma processing, Addiction, Anxiety, Attachment, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, PTSD, Relationships, Sexual issues, Social anxiety, Substance Use, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Infidelity, Attachment trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Pornography Addiction, Grief and Loss
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Emily Rusyn
Emily Rusyn
Registered Social Worker
ADHD, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Career guidance, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Depression coping skills, Domestic violence, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Parenting, Self-esteem, Work-Life Balance
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Natalie Saroya
Natalie Saroya
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Relationships, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Performance, Career Stress, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Family Conflict, Family issues, Goal Setting, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Racism, Separation and divorce, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Burnout
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Saba Salemi
Saba Salemi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Self-esteem, Relationships, Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Attunement, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Confidence, Dating challenges, Cultural Challenges, Family issues, General Mental Health, Life transitions, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Relationship anxiety, Relationship to self and others, Self-Regulation
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Brian Baumal
Brian Baumal
Registered Psychotherapist
Anger Management, Body Dysmorphia, Depression, Eating disorders, Mind-body connection, Negative body image, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Food Addiction, Weight Management
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Yemisi Odesilo
Yemisi Odesilo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Aging, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Overwhelm, Self-esteem, Stress, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Relationships, Panic attacks, ADHD, Christian counselling
Kelly Collins
Kelly Collins
Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Childhood trauma, Caregivers, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, PTSD, Relationships, Spirituality, Workplace stress
Jessica Sloan
Jessica Sloan
Registered Psychotherapist
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Somatic Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Caregiver burnout, Fertility, PTSD, Nervous system regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Prenatal care, People pleasing, Pregnancy, Assertiveness, Insomnia, Perfectionism, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Career Stress, Imposter syndrome
Sharon Jeong
Sharon Jeong
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Work-Life Balance, Mind-body connection, Break-up recovery, Confidence, General Mental Health, Christian counselling, Decision making, Intergenerational trauma, Overwhelm, Low mood, PTSD, Shadow Work, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Social anxiety, Relationships, Personal Growth, Grief and Loss, Dissociation
Lauren Kolyn
Lauren Kolyn
Registered Social Worker
Life transitions, Women's Health, Relationships, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
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Online therapy for you in Montreal.

Out-of-province licensed EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) Therapists insured to provide online therapy in Quebec. Timezone availability may vary.

Nick Abraham

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Sex Addiction, Betrayal Trauma, Trauma processing, Addiction, Anxiety, Attachment, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, PTSD, Relationships, Sexual issues, Social anxiety, Substance Use, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Infidelity, Attachment trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Pornography Addiction, Grief and Loss
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Michèle Dawn

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
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Courtney Doherty

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Parkinson's disease, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Brain injury, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Chronic and acute illness, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Sleeping difficulties, Social anxiety, Self-esteem, PTSD, Pregnancy, Depression, Family issues, Anger Management, Parenting
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Margarita Iarovaia

Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma, Sexuality, Relationships, Sex therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Relationship anxiety, Sexual issues, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Trauma, Relationships, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
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Erica Berman

Registered Psychotherapist
Infertility, Anxiety, Relationships, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Couples
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Kelly Collins

Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Childhood trauma, Caregivers, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, PTSD, Relationships, Spirituality, Workplace stress
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Anna Loch

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Christian counselling, Couples Therapy, Eating disorders, Early childhood, Cultural Challenges, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Stress, Neurodiversity, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Infertility
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What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy for trauma. It works by helping the brain reprocess distressing memories through bilateral stimulation, typically eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones, while the client holds the memory and its associated feelings and body sensations in awareness.

EMDR is recognized by the World Health Organization, Health Canada, and the American Psychological Association as an effective treatment for PTSD. It is now widely used for childhood trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, grief, performance anxiety, and more.

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What to know about EMDR therapy in Montreal

In-person and online EMDR in Montreal

EMDR can be delivered both in person and online. Online EMDR uses adapted bilateral stimulation, such as screen-based eye-movement tools, audio tones, or self-tapping. Research supports online EMDR as effective. If in-person is important to you, confirm the therapist's location and availability in the free consultation.

EMDR therapy in English and French

Several First Session therapists offer EMDR therapy in French as well as English. If French is your preferred language for this kind of work, filter for bilingual or francophone therapists in the listings above.

Certains thérapeutes offrent la thérapie EMDR en français pour les résidents de Montréal.

Quebec credentials for EMDR therapists

EMDR is an approach that any licensed therapist may train in. Common designations for EMDR therapists serving Montreal:

  • Psychologue (OPQ) - licensed psychologist regulated by the Ordre des psychologues du Quebec
  • Psychotherapeute - holds a psychotherapy permit from the OPQ
  • Travailleur social / travailleuse sociale (OTSTCFQ) - registered social worker in Quebec
  • Out-of-province designations (RP, RSW, RCC) - available online; insured to work with Quebec clients

Insurance coverage depends on the therapist's designation. All First Session therapists provide receipts for reimbursement.

EMDR training levels

Ask the therapist what level of EMDR training they hold. Key distinctions:

  • EMDR Basic Training - foundation-level training recognized by EMDR Canada or EMDRIA
  • EMDR Certified Therapist - has met full certification requirements including supervised cases
  • EMDR Consultant - provides consultation and supervision to other EMDR therapists

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How to choose an EMDR therapist in Montreal

1. What EMDR training have they completed?

Ask specifically about their training body (EMDR Canada, EMDRIA), whether they are EMDR certified, and how many EMDR clients they have worked with.

2. Do they have experience with your specific concern?

EMDR is used for many presentations. Confirm the therapist has used EMDR for what you are bringing, whether that is single-incident trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, or something else.

3. How do they handle preparation?

A good EMDR therapist spends time on stabilization and resource-building before trauma processing begins. Ask how they approach this phase, particularly if you have a complex trauma history.

4. Which language will you work in?

Confirm the therapist is comfortable conducting EMDR in your preferred language. EMDR involves specific verbal protocols and guided processing, so language comfort matters.

5. Use the free consultation

Ask: What EMDR training have you completed? Have you worked with people dealing with [your concern]? How do you structure the preparation phase? Can we work in [French/English]?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMDR therapy available online in Montreal?

Yes. Online EMDR is fully available to Montreal residents and is supported by research. Bilateral stimulation is adapted for online sessions. Most First Session EMDR therapists offer online sessions.

Can I do EMDR therapy in French in Montreal?

Yes. Several therapists on First Session offer EMDR in French as well as English. Check the language field on each therapist's profile or filter for bilingual therapists.

What does EMDR help with?

EMDR is most commonly used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can also help with a wide range of challenges, including childhood abuse, accidents, natural disasters, and complex trauma. Beyond trauma, EMDR is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and depression, especially when these are linked to past negative experiences. Some therapists also use EMDR for grief, addictions, and self-esteem, though research in these areas is still developing.

You might consider EMDR if:

  • You’ve experienced trauma, even if it doesn’t feel “big enough” to count
  • Certain memories still feel raw or intrusive, even years later
  • Traditional talk therapies haven’t worked as well for you
  • It’s hard to share your emotions or past in detail
  • You’re open to a body-based, non-traditional approach

If some of these resonate with you, EMDR could be worth exploring. A free consultation can help you decide whether it feels like the right fit or if another approach might serve you better. 

Does insurance cover EMDR in Montreal?

Insurance coverage is based on the therapist's designation, not their modality. EMDR sessions with a covered designation (psychologue, psychotherapeute, travailleur social, or eligible out-of-province designation) will be reimbursable under most plans that cover those designations. Check your plan.

Can I get an EMDR therapist through First Session in Montreal?

Yes. EMDR therapists serving Montreal are listed above, both those based in Montreal and out-of-province therapists available online to Quebec residents.

How fast does EMDR therapy work?

EMDR can work quite quickly for some people, with noticeable improvement often seen within 3 to 6 sessions for specific traumatic memories. However, the speed depends on factors like the complexity of the trauma, how long it’s been affecting you, and individual differences.

For single-incident traumas, progress may be faster, while complex or multiple traumas might take longer, sometimes requiring 10 to 20 sessions or more. The right therapist will tailor the process to your needs and prioritize safety and stability over speed. 

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