What is Bilateral Stimulation?

Bilateral stimulation in EMDR therapy means stimulating the left and right sides of the body one after the other to engage both sides of the brain.

Are eye movements necessary or can EMDR be done in other ways?

Eye movements are not necessary. The key is to engage both parts of the brain. Some alternatives would be tapping (self tapping or using tactile tappers) or using sound.

How many sessions of EMDR do I need?

The number of EMDR therapy sessions needed depends on each person's needs, trauma, and goals. Most people make good progress in 6 to 12 sessions, but some may need more or less. Early sessions involve assessment and preparation, then focus on processing traumatic memories.

Do I need to talk in detail about my trauma?

With EMDR, you do not have to talk about your trauma for it to be effective. The focus is on how memories are stored and processed.

Is it better to do EMDR in person or virtually?

EMDR therapy can be effectively conducted both in person and online. In-person sessions allow for direct, face-to-face interaction, while online EMDR offers flexibility and accessibility. Both formats maintain the same therapeutic standards to promote healing and growth.

EMDR Therapy in Etobicoke

Evidence Based Trauma Therapy For Adults in Ontario

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma and distressing experiences. It is effective for both single- incident trauma and complex traumas.

Rather than focusing on coping strategies, EMDR helps the brain reprocess memories that keep clients feeling stuck.

EMDR is always approached at a pace that supports safety and readiness. Together, we assess whether EMDR is appropriate and how it can be integrated into your overall therapy goals.

At Increments Psychotherapy, EMDR is offered in person in Etobicoke or virtually across Ontario to support clients seeking relief from anxiety, trauma, and emotional distress.

EMDR can support growth with the following concerns:

Anxiety and panic
Childhood trauma
Attachment wounds
Chronic stress
Emotional overwhelm
Phobias and specific fears
Negative self-beliefs and low self-worth
Disturbing memories related to accidents, loss, or medical events

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Bilateral stimulation in EMDR therapy means stimulating the left and right sides of the body one after the other.
Eye movements are not necessary. The key is to engage both parts of the brain. Some alternatives would be tapping (self tapping or using tactile tappers) or using sound.
The number of EMDR therapy sessions needed depends on each person's needs, trauma, and goals. Most people make good progress in 6 to 12 sessions, but some may need more or less. Early sessions involve assessment and preparation, then focus on processing traumatic memories. You and your therapist work together to create a treatment plan that fits your healing process.
With EMDR, you do not have to talk about your trauma for it to be effective. The focus is on how memories are stored and processed.
EMDR therapy can be effectively conducted both in person and online. In-person sessions allow for direct, face-to-face interaction, which some clients find comforting and grounding. Online EMDR offers flexibility and accessibility, making it easier for clients to receive support from the comfort of their own space. Both formats maintain the same therapeutic standards to promote healing and growth.

Increments Psychotherapy provides EMDR, individual, couples, family therapy, and therapy intensives from our Etobicoke clinic at 10 Four Seasons Place. We support adults across Etobicoke, Toronto, and Ontario through in-person and virtual psychotherapy.