EMDR Therapists in Toronto

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

Jenny Scott
Jenny Scott
Registered Social Worker
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Grief and Loss, People pleasing, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career Stress, Caregivers, ADHD, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Health anxiety, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Panic attacks, Parts Work, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
Tania Hernandez
Tania Hernandez
Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Relationship to self and others, Life transitions, Attachment, Burnout, Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Relationship anxiety, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Somatic Therapy, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists
Sarah Jane Di Lorenzo
Sarah Jane Di Lorenzo
Registered Psychotherapist
Mind-body connection, Parenting, Relationship to self and others, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Attachment trauma
Alex Palahniuk
Alex Palahniuk
Counselling Therapist
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Relationships, Burnout, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Bullying, Couples Therapy, Building Self-Care Routines, Decision making, Deep connections, Depression, Dreams, Family Conflict, Family issues, Low mood, PTSD, Stress, Weight Management, Trauma, Trauma processing, Sexuality, Self-Criticism, Self-Development, Self-esteem
Arooj Rehman
Arooj Rehman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Depression, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Behavioural Issues, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Coping Skills, Decision making, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Mental Decolonization, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Relationship to self and others, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Stress, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Vulnerability, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Aaron Rousseau
Aaron Rousseau
Registered Social Worker
Addiction, LGBTQ2IA+, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Burnout, Caregivers, College or University Coaching, Coming out and identity, Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Harm Reduction, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Personality & Mood Disorders, Relationship to self and others, Self harm, Sexuality, Substance Use, Transitioning into Adulthood, Psychosis
Watch Video
View & Book
Stuart Verlinden-Kitchen
Stuart Verlinden-Kitchen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
ADHD, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Coping Skills, Depression, Harm Reduction, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Parenting, Substance Use
Watch Video
View & Book
Graeme Ash
Graeme Ash
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Pain management, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Watch Video
View & Book
Olivia Johnson
Olivia Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma, Relationships, Borderline Personality Disorder, Self-Regulation, Personality & Mood Disorders, Panic attacks, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Building Meaningful Connections, Coping Skills, Couples, Couples Therapy, Dissociation, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Social anxiety
Watch Video
View & Book
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
Watch Video
View & Book
Joy MacKey
Joy MacKey
Registered Psychotherapist
ADHD, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Dating challenges, Ecopsychotherapy, Insomnia, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Parenting, Parental divorce, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Sleeping difficulties, Wellness Counselling, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Therapy for Teachers
Vanessa Marie Miller
Vanessa Marie Miller
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Weight Management, Women's Health, Spirituality, Chronic Dieting, Family Conflict, Eating disorders, Negative body image
Julie Sadhu
Julie Sadhu
Registered Psychotherapist
Children/Teens, Family issues, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Attention and Impulsivity, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Eating disorders, Social anxiety, Relationship anxiety, PTSD, Parenting, Negative thinking and ruminating, Mindfulness, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Imposter syndrome, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation
Leo Xinchao Liu
Leo Xinchao Liu
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Relationships, Trauma, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Fears and phobia, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Motivation, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Work-Life Balance
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
Find your Therapist
Are you a Therapist looking to grow your practice?

Live in Toronto? Connect with a EMDR Therapist in-person or online.

Licensed EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) Therapists based and insured in Ontario. All Therapists on EST timezone unless otherwise noted.

Stefan Milosevic

Registered Psychotherapist
OCD, Trauma, Anxiety, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Assertiveness, Conflict resolution, Competitive anxiety, Health anxiety, Social anxiety, Phobias, Fears and phobia, Specific phobias, Relationship anxiety, Trauma processing, Childhood trauma, Neurodiversity
Watch Video
View & Book

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
Watch Video
View & Book

Grace Johner

Registered Psychotherapist
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Identity and Self-Exploration
Watch Video
View & Book

Alicia Mandel

Registered Psychotherapist
Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Attachment trauma, Nervous system regulation, Depression, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Mindfulness
Watch Video
View & Book

Sharon Singh

Registered Social Worker
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Depression, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Racism, Somatic Therapy, Trauma processing, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Money Trauma, OCD, Shadow Work, Parts Work
Watch Video
View & Book

Emma Cheuk

Registered Social Worker
Attachment trauma, Depression coping skills, Anxiety, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Dating challenges, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Watch Video
View & Book

Andrea Montello

Psychologist
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Watch Video
View & Book

Ting Jiang

Registered Social Worker
Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Brain injury, Anger Management, Attachment trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Criticism, Chronic Illness
Watch Video
View & Book

Cassandra Myers

Registered Social Worker
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Chronic and acute illness, Somatic Therapy, Adjusting to a diagnosis, ADHD, BIPOC, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Disability, Domestic violence, Emotional Numbness
Watch Video
View & Book

Jennifer Henderson

Registered Social Worker
LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Emotional regulation, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, People pleasing, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Sexuality and gender issues, Suicidal ideation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Grief and Loss
Watch Video
View & Book

Justin Leung

Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma, Dissociation, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Depression, Confidence, Existential questions, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Intergenerational trauma, Break-up recovery, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
Watch Video
View & Book

Natasha Mano

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Intergenerational trauma, Grief and Loss
Watch Video
View & Book

Maria Legault

Registered Psychotherapist
Self-esteem, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attunement, Befriending the Nervous System, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Wellness Counselling, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Creativity, Empowerment, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image
Watch Video
View & Book

Tanasha Wilkinson

Registered Social Worker
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Childhood trauma, Trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anger Management, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Domestic violence, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Intergenerational trauma
Watch Video
View & Book

Amanda Warr

Registered Social Worker
Self-esteem, Learning disabilities, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Pregnancy, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Trauma, Grief and Loss
Watch Video
View & Book

Nisha Thakkar

Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Anger, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Family issues, Grief Processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, PTSD, Relationships, Self harm, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance, Thought Restructuring, Parenting, Low mood, Attachment wounds, Anxiety, Anger Management
Watch Video
View & Book

Tanya Beattie

Registered Psychotherapist
Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Trauma processing
Watch Video
View & Book

Sheema Khan

Registered Psychotherapist
Personal Growth, Burnout, Women's Health, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
Watch Video
View & Book

Ciara Williams

Registered Social Worker
Trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Depression, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Neurodiversity, Oppressive family dynamics, People pleasing, PTSD, Spirituality, Trauma processing
Watch Video
View & Book

Alaleh Shakourianfard

Registered Psychotherapist
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Watch Video
View & Book

Elena Maystruk

Registered Psychotherapist
Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Couples, Effective communication, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Grief Processing, Anxiety, Stress, Career Stress, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Watch Video
View & Book

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
Watch Video
View & Book

Monica Andrus

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Identity and Self-Exploration, ADHD, Attachment, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Transitioning into Adulthood, Anxiety, Depression, BIPOC, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Burnout, Trauma, Childhood trauma, Chronic and acute illness, Fertility, Couples, Break-up recovery, Nervous system regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Attachment trauma, Perfectionism, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perinatal, Building Meaningful Connections, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships
Watch Video
View & Book

Mary Omiyi

Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Domestic violence, OCD, Trauma processing, Panic attacks, Building Self-Care Routines, Social anxiety, Specific phobias, Health anxiety
Watch Video
View & Book

Graeme Ash

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Pain management, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Watch Video
View & Book

Hayley Sarjeant

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Attachment trauma, Infidelity, Separation and divorce, Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Emotional regulation, Grief Processing, Trauma processing, Trauma, Relationships, Relationship to self and others, Betrayal Trauma
Watch Video
View & Book

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
Watch Video
View & Book

Victoria Gabriele

Registered Social Worker
Attachment, Trauma, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, PTSD, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Watch Video
View & Book

Jordan Kritzinger

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Motivation, Pain management, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Spirituality
Watch Video
View & Book
Previous
Next
Show More

Online therapy for you in Toronto.

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

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
Watch Video
View & Book

Melissa Melnychuk

Registered Psychotherapist
Neurodiversity, Trauma, Women's Health, ADHD, Anger, Attachment trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Depression, Life transitions, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, General Mental Health, People pleasing, Grief and Loss, Men's issues
Watch Video
View & Book

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
Watch Video
View & Book

Mohamad Shabib

Canadian Certified Counsellor
Addiction, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attention and Impulsivity, Borderline Personality Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Familial and social relationships, Empowerment, Depression, BIPOC
Watch Video
View & Book

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
Watch Video
View & Book

Lotus Huyen Vu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
PTSD, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Watch Video
View & Book

Christy McLeod

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Behaviour, Building Self-Care Routines, Christian counselling, Decision making, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Managing ADHD symptoms, Emotional regulation, Panic attacks, Mindfulness, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, Identity and Self-Exploration
Watch Video
View & Book

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
Watch Video
View & Book

Leo Xinchao Liu

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Relationships, Trauma, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Fears and phobia, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Motivation, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Work-Life Balance
Watch Video
View & Book
Previous
Next
Show More
Unsure if your insurance covers online or out-of-province counselling? Learn more.

What is EMDR therapy?

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

EMDR is based on the idea that traumatic memories can become "stuck" in the nervous system in a way that prevents normal processing. The bilateral stimulation used in EMDR appears to facilitate the brain's natural information-processing system, allowing disturbing memories to be metabolized and stored in a less distressing way.

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

​

What to know about EMDR therapy in Toronto

In-person and online EMDR in Toronto

EMDR can be delivered both in person and online. Online EMDR uses bilateral stimulation adapted for video, typically through on-screen eye movement tools, audio tones, or self-tapping techniques. Research supports the effectiveness of online EMDR for trauma. If you have a strong preference for in-person sessions, confirm this with the therapist. Toronto also has a strong pool of in-person EMDR practitioners.

EMDR training levels in Toronto

Therapists who practice EMDR should have completed formal EMDR training. Key levels to be aware of:

  • EMDR Basic Training - a foundation-level training typically spanning 50+ hours with supervised practice, recognized by EMDR Canada or EMDRIA
  • EMDR Certified Therapist - has met full certification requirements from EMDR Canada or EMDRIA, including supervised cases beyond basic training
  • EMDR Consultant - provides consultation and supervision to other EMDR therapists

Many effective EMDR practitioners have completed basic training and are continuing to develop their practice. Ask about training background specifically in your free consultation.

Ontario credentials for EMDR therapists

EMDR is an approach that any licensed therapist may train in. Common Ontario designations include:

  • Registered Psychotherapist (RP) - regulated by the CRPO
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW) - regulated by the OCSWSSW
  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - working toward full RP under supervision
  • Psychologist (C.Psych) - regulated by the College of Psychologists of Ontario

Insurance coverage is based on the therapist's designation. Most Ontario employer and private benefit plans cover Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers regardless of modality. All First Session therapists provide receipts for reimbursement.

​

How to choose an EMDR therapist in Toronto

1. What EMDR training have they completed?

Ask specifically: Have you completed EMDR basic training? Are you EMDR certified? Which training body (EMDR Canada, EMDRIA)? How many EMDR cases have you worked with? The answer tells you a lot about depth of experience.

2. Do they have experience with your specific concern?

EMDR is used across many presentations. Ask whether they've used EMDR specifically for what you're bringing, whether that's single-incident trauma, complex/childhood trauma, anxiety, phobias, or something else.

3. How do they approach preparation and stabilization?

EMDR involves a structured preparation phase before processing begins. A good EMDR therapist will spend time building your resources and stabilization skills before moving into trauma processing. Ask how they approach this phase, particularly if you have a complex trauma history.

4. Online or in-person?

If you have a preference, confirm it before booking. Both are effective. Some people prefer the containment of an in-person setting for trauma work. Ask the therapist how they adapt EMDR for online delivery if you're seeing them remotely.

5. Use the free consultation

Ask: What EMDR training have you completed? How do you typically structure the first phase of EMDR work? What would our first few sessions look like before we begin processing?

​

Looking for something more specific?

Related searches in Toronto

​

EMDR therapy in other cities

​

Helpful reading

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EMDR help with?

EMDR has the strongest evidence for PTSD and trauma, including single-incident trauma, complex trauma, and childhood trauma. It is also used for anxiety disorders, phobias, panic disorder, grief, performance anxiety, chronic pain, eating disorders, OCD, and more.

How many EMDR sessions does it take?

It depends significantly on the complexity of the presentation. Single-incident trauma may respond in as few as 3-12 sessions of EMDR processing. Complex or childhood trauma typically requires more time - often many months of work, including preparation, processing, and integration. Your therapist can give you a realistic estimate after an initial assessment.

Is EMDR available online in Toronto?

Yes. Online EMDR is available and effective. Bilateral stimulation is adapted for video sessions through screen-based eye movement tools, audio tones, or self-administered tapping. Research supports online EMDR as effective for trauma.

Does insurance cover EMDR therapy in Toronto?

Insurance coverage is based on the therapist's professional designation, not their modality. EMDR sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker are reimbursable under most Ontario benefit plans that cover those designations. Check your plan.

What's the difference between EMDR and somatic therapy?

Both EMDR and somatic therapy engage the body and nervous system in healing trauma. EMDR is a highly structured protocol with a specific 8-phase model. Somatic therapy is a broader umbrella of approaches (including Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy) that work more fluidly with body sensations, movement, and physiological states. Some therapists integrate elements of both.

Helping Every Therapy Seeker Find the Right Fit

Compatibility is the most important factor when choosing a therapist. But finding the right fit isn’t easy. First Session takes the time, guesswork, and emotional labour out of that process.

Search a curated Therapist network

Narrow your search to a list of rigorously vetted Therapists you’ll actually consider booking. Because finding EMDR therapy shouldn’t involve reading endless generic bios.

Assess for fit before you commit

Decide if a Therapist is the right fit for you before booking with interview videos and in-depth bios. No more switching or re-telling your private feelings and story.

Book directly 
(and instantly)

Schedule an available session or free consultation right from the First Session platform. No 3rd party intake calls or back and forth emailing required.

Free yourself from the stress of endless searching and switching

Convenience-first approach to finding a Therapist
Burnout from endless search results and unhelpful Therapist profiles.
Disappointment and frustration from generic intake calls and unproductive “free” consultations
Emotional stress from repeatedly revealing private thoughts and feelings to incompatible Therapists
Stalled mental health progress because of limited availability, timezone differences, or constantly switching providers
Risk of abandoning therapy process altogether because of frustration, exhaustion, or depression
Connection-first approach to finding a Therapist with First Session
Instantly create a short-list of Therapists serving Toronto qualified to support your journey
Get to know a Therapist’s personality, approach, and experience before booking
Share your private history, thoughts, and feelings only if there’s a connection
Save time and minimize stress by finding the right fit without endless switching
Make meaningful progress sooner and commit to lasting, meaningful change
Find your Therapist
Find your EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
“I wish I’d known about this platform sooner! I loved the introductory videos–this is what helped me choose the therapist to book an intro consultation with.”
— First Session Client, 2025
“I was able to use First Session to find my therapist for the past two years within 24 hours. First Session eliminated a lot of the friction associated with finding a therapist....”
— Satisfied First Session User
“Having short videos of the therapists sharing a little bit about themselves and their approaches is such a simple concept but made an  absolute world of difference.”
— Satisfied First Session User

We help Canadians find EMDR Therapists, coast-to-coast.

Discover all of the regions we serve

Find your EMDR therapist in Toronto.

Watch intro videos, compare approaches, and book a free 15-minute consultation with the therapists who feel like the right fit. No intake calls, no back-and-forth. Just direct booking.

Find your Therapist
Are you a Therapist looking to grow your practice?