EMDR Therapists in M1P
3 Chords Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1P (Online Only)
Our team is ready to help you achieve your goals. We have a large team with a number of therapists that cover a wide range of presenting issues. Let us help you find the right fit!
Our team is ready to help you achieve your goals. We have a large team with a number of therapists that cover a wide range of presenting issues. Let us help you find the right fit!
Lighthouse Psychotherapy - Couples Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MBA, RP
Verified Verified
Scarborough, ON M1P
If you're a South Asian couple (ages 22 to 35) attempting to navigate challenges in your relationship, I see and hear where you're coming from. Although you may have similar relationship desires to other couples, you are probably also navigating complexities around family & cultural expectations along with the different ways you or your partner's upbringing may be impacting how you show up in your relationship. This in turn could be bringing up a mix of emotions for you and your partner such as resentment, loneliness or guilt. You might also feel stuck on where or who to turn to with your challenges due to the fear of being judged.
If you're a South Asian couple (ages 22 to 35) attempting to navigate challenges in your relationship, I see and hear where you're coming from. Although you may have similar relationship desires to other couples, you are probably also navigating complexities around family & cultural expectations along with the different ways you or your partner's upbringing may be impacting how you show up in your relationship. This in turn could be bringing up a mix of emotions for you and your partner such as resentment, loneliness or guilt. You might also feel stuck on where or who to turn to with your challenges due to the fear of being judged.
Acsana Fernando - Clinical Supervisor
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1P (Online Only)
Life can be challenging, no matter who you are. Whether you're a teenager, young adult, student, caregiver, or somewhere in between, it's important to have support and understanding. I'm here to help you navigate your struggles with anxiety, depression, autism, giftedness, interpersonal conflicts, grief, ADHD, and any other pivotal moments of change. I believe in celebrating your individuality and respecting diverse cultures. My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, aimed at helping you grow and thrive.
Life can be challenging, no matter who you are. Whether you're a teenager, young adult, student, caregiver, or somewhere in between, it's important to have support and understanding. I'm here to help you navigate your struggles with anxiety, depression, autism, giftedness, interpersonal conflicts, grief, ADHD, and any other pivotal moments of change. I believe in celebrating your individuality and respecting diverse cultures. My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, aimed at helping you grow and thrive.
Dina Dawod
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1P
I am committed to making a positive impact on people's lives. I am a firm believer in the power of empathy and active listening and I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe that the most profound human connections are built upon empathy, trust, and a sincere desire to help others. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various techniques to tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of each client. I have witnessed the transformative impact of a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, as both a therapist and a client.
I am committed to making a positive impact on people's lives. I am a firm believer in the power of empathy and active listening and I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. I believe that the most profound human connections are built upon empathy, trust, and a sincere desire to help others. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from various techniques to tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of each client. I have witnessed the transformative impact of a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, as both a therapist and a client.
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EMDR Counsellors
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.