Calgary trauma therapist — gentle, EMDR-informed care.
Trauma lives in the body and the story. We work with both — never rushing, always with your nervous system in mind.
Do you feel trapped in overdrive — on edge, irritable, ready to snap? Do you experience poor concentration, confusion, or feel easily overwhelmed? Do you suffer from trauma-related scars, nightmares or flashbacks? Do you avoid situations or reminders of what happened? You should know you are not alone.
Trauma can be a single overwhelming event or the slower kind woven through years of childhood, relationships or environments. Either way, it can alter how the brain functions: difficulty trusting, being constantly on guard, sudden panic, intrusive thoughts. Without question, trauma can significantly lessen your quality of life.
And while the signs can feel complex and at times overwhelming, feeling better is more than possible. With trauma therapy we expect you'll begin feeling better as we work together using compassionate, client-focused, evidence-based techniques — EMDR, somatic and relational modalities — building safety and resourcing before going anywhere harder. The goal is less reactivity, more choice, and more presence.
Learn more about our EMDR therapy and PTSD counselling — in person in Calgary and virtual virtually across Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Book a free 15-minute consultation to explore trauma therapy.
You might recognise some of these.
Small shifts that add up to real change.
- Feel less on-edge, reactive and hypervigilant
- Fewer flashbacks, nightmares and intrusive thoughts
- Reconnect with a sense of safety in your body
- Understand patterns in your relationships and reactions
- Move from surviving to feeling present and in control
- Carry what happened without it running your life
How we work with this in session.
Safety, stabilization and resourcing first
EMDR for processing stuck memories
Somatic work that includes the body
Pacing that respects your nervous system
Your first steps, gently.
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Trauma therapy always begins with safety. Before any processing of hard memories, we spend time building trust, understanding your history, and equipping you with grounding and resourcing skills — so you feel steady and in control.
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From there, we draw on approaches like EMDR, somatic work and relational therapy to help your brain and body process experiences that have felt stuck. You never have to share more than you’re ready to, and we slow down or pause whenever you need.
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There’s no fixed timeline — healing from trauma is deeply personal. We check in regularly and let your nervous system set the pace, so the work stays within your window of tolerance.
If you're ready to begin, book a complimentary 15-minute consultation to ask questions and explore fit.
Book, or send us a message.
If you’re ready, you can book your free 15-minute trauma 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.
Do I have to relive what happened?
What if my trauma was a long time ago?
How long does trauma therapy take?
Is trauma therapy available virtually?
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.