EMDR Therapy in Calgary – NU Psychology
Heal From Trauma With EMDR Therapy
Trauma can linger — not just in memory, but in the body. Flashbacks, anxiety, or even subtle triggers can keep you feeling stuck in old experiences. At NU Psychology, our Calgary EMDR therapists specialize in helping individuals process and release these experiences through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
This evidence-based approach allows your brain to reprocess distressing memories, reduce their emotional charge, and build a healthier, more resilient future.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, research-backed therapy designed to help people heal from trauma, anxiety, and overwhelming life events.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or sounds) to engage the brain’s adaptive processing systems. This allows distressing memories to lose their overwhelming charge while healthier, more balanced beliefs take root.
EMDR therapy helps you:
Reduce the emotional weight of traumatic memories
Replace negative self-beliefs with healthier ones
Heal from experiences such as abuse, accidents, medical trauma, or betrayal
Regain a sense of safety, stability, and control in your life
Many clients describe EMDR as finally being able to leave the past in the past—without reliving the trauma each time it surfaces.
How Does EMDR Work?
During EMDR, your therapist guides you through an eight-phase process that includes:
Assessment: Identifying the experiences and memories that continue to affect you.
Preparation: Building coping strategies and grounding tools for safety.
Processing: Using bilateral stimulation to activate the brain’s natural healing system.
Integration: Reframing experiences, strengthening adaptive beliefs, and restoring balance.
Through this process, the brain is able to reprocess what once felt unbearable—making room for healing, clarity, and resilience.
What EMDR Can Help With?
EMDR therapy is effective for a wide range of concerns, including:
PTSD and trauma recovery (accidents, assault, medical trauma, childhood experiences)
Anxiety and panic attacks
Depression linked to unresolved past events
Grief and complicated loss
Phobias and fears
Low self-worth and negative self-beliefs
Relationship trauma, betrayal, or attachment wounds
Whether your trauma is big-T (PTSD) or small-T (accumulated stress, loss, or shame), EMDR provides a path forward.
Why Choose NU Psychology for EMDR in Calgary?
Specialized EMDR Therapists: Two psychologists with advanced EMDR training.
Strength-Based Approach: We focus not only on healing trauma, but also on building resilience.
Central Location: Conveniently located in Killarney, SW Calgary, accessible to Aspen Woods, West Springs, Cougar Ridge, and inner-city communities.
Flexible Scheduling: Evening and weekend appointments available.
