EMDR THERAPY – NEWMARKET, ON
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“A lot of times with EMDR, you can find instant relief.”
— Emily MacIver
The Weight of Unhealed Trauma
Trauma does not always look the way people expect. Often, it shows up quietly through patterns that feel automatic or difficult to explain. You may notice emotional reactions that feel out of proportion to the present, physical tension that appears without warning, or memories that surface at unexpected times. These responses are often connected to experiences that overwhelmed your system and were never fully processed.
At Oak and Sands, trauma therapy begins with careful attention to how these experiences are affecting your life now. We move at a pace that respects your capacity and your history. There is no pressure to revisit the past before you feel ready. Our role is to help you understand what your system has been carrying and to support meaningful change from there.
The intention is to help your nervous system settle, so the past has less influence on the present.
Release the trauma that’s weighing you down
with EMDR therapy online in Newmarket.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused therapy with a strong research base. EMDR helps the brain process distressing memories in a structured way, allowing them to lose the emotional intensity that keeps them active in daily life.
During EMDR, bilateral stimulation such as guided eye movements, alternating tones, or gentle taps is used while specific memories or experiences are brought into awareness. Over time, many clients notice a reduction in emotional reactivity and an increased sense of stability.
EMDR does not require detailed retelling of traumatic events. The work focuses on how experiences are stored in the nervous system and how they can be processed more adaptively.
What EMDR sessions typically look like:
We offer EMDR therapy in person at our office in Alliston, only a short drive from Newmarket, as well as through secure online sessions for clients in Newmarket and across Ontario. Both options follow the same clinical standards and trauma informed approach.
In person sessions provide a calm, private space to meet face to face with your therapist. Online EMDR therapy allows for continuity of care when travel, distance, or scheduling makes in person sessions difficult. Together, we determine which option best supports your needs.
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We begin with a focused conversation to understand your background and identify where you are seeking relief.
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You are introduced to the EMDR process and supported in getting comfortable with bilateral stimulation, with grounding strategies practiced first.
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When you are ready, sessions focus on the experiences carrying the most emotional weight for you.
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Sessions occur regularly, with the number varying based on the individual and the nature of the trauma.
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Over time, many people notice relief and meaningful change in daily life.
Who is EMDR for?
At Oak and Sands, EMDR therapy is offered to individuals seeking support for trauma related concerns, including grief, accidents, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and childhood experiences that continue to have an impact. We also provide EMDR therapy for children aged nine and older, along with counselling services for teens and adults.
All care is provided by therapists with specialized training in trauma and PTSD, within clear ethical and clinical guidelines.
EMDR can help so many struggles and are not limited to…
Post traumatic stress disorder
Grief and loss (of any kind)
Accidents
Natural disaster
Life transitions
Childhood trauma of neglect, abuse (of any kind), bullying, loneliness
Seeing a trauma happen to someone else
Relationship turmoil
Trauma to your child 9+
Stuck in negative thoughts
We provide counselling for children, therapy for men, cognitive behavioural therapy, marriage counselling, couples therapy, professional counselling, and other psychotherapy services from registered psychotherapists and counsellors to guide your healing process on your mental health journey. Learn more about our services and how we support clients across Ontario
