Calgary PTSD therapist — EMDR and trauma-informed care.
Post-traumatic stress is treatable. Calgary PTSD counselling with EMDR, trauma-focused CBT and somatic approaches — so the past becomes something you've survived rather than something you're still inside of.
Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you suffering from lingering fear and anxiety? Do you feel like you no longer have control over how you think, feel and behave?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health challenge that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event — a natural disaster, an act of violence, a serious accident, assault, combat, or other overwhelming experiences. It’s believed that PTSD affects nearly four percent of the adult population, and women are twice as likely to experience it as men. People with PTSD often feel intense fear, anger, sadness, and detachment from friends, family and community. Ordinary sounds — a door banging, an accidental touch in a crowd — may trigger a strong, uncontrollable reaction.
There are several evidence-based treatments for PTSD. We most often draw on EMDR alongside trauma-focused CBT and somatic approaches, helping you process and integrate experiences that have left you stuck. Throughout, your safety and pacing come first.
Learn more about our EMDR therapy and trauma counselling approaches — in person in Calgary and virtual virtually across Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Book a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions first.
You might recognise some of these.
Small shifts that add up to real change.
- Reduce flashbacks, nightmares and intrusive memories
- Feel less on-guard, startled and irritable
- Reconnect with people you’ve felt detached from
- Feel safer in your own body and surroundings
- Regain a sense of control over your reactions
- Move from re-living the past to living now
How we work with this in session.
Thorough history-taking and stabilization first
EMDR for memory reprocessing
Trauma-focused CBT and somatic resourcing
Pacing tailored to your nervous system
Your first steps, gently.
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PTSD care starts with safety and stabilization. Before working directly with traumatic memories, we build grounding skills and a strong sense of trust, so the process stays manageable for your nervous system.
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We most often draw on EMDR alongside trauma-focused CBT and somatic approaches to help you process and integrate what happened. You’re never pushed — we slow down or pause whenever you need, and you decide what you’re ready to share.
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Because PTSD is complex and personal, there’s no fixed number of sessions. We check in on progress regularly and adjust the pace to what feels safe for you.
If you’re ready to take a first step, book a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
Book, or send us a message.
If you’re ready, you can book your free 15-minute PTSD therapy consultation online. Prefer to ask a question first? Send us a message and we’ll reply within one business day.
Or call 587-220-7789.
Questions people often ask.
How is PTSD different from ordinary stress after a hard event?
Which therapy works best for PTSD?
Will I have to describe the traumatic event?
Do you offer virtual PTSD therapy?
Take the first step, today.
Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation. Ask questions, get a feel for our approach, and decide if it’s the right fit — no pressure.