Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapists in Yellowknife, NT
Chris Graham
Professional Counsellor, MPCC-Provisional designation with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA).
I work with pilots and men in high-pressure careers who are navigating anxiety, burnout, identity challenges, or major life transitions. Many of the people I support are looking for counselling that is practical, confidential, and respectful of their professional context. For pilots concerns about career impact, medical implications often create hesitation around seeking support.
Alexandra Goodall
MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Psychotherapist, EMDR
Somatic. Relational. Neurobiological. I am an integrative, somatically-oriented therapist. I support clients who find themselves facing change and growth, be that in relationships, contribution/vocation, trauma recovery, intergenerational legacy, sexuality or spirituality. More at www.alexandragoodalltherapy.com and www.redkitehealing.com
Therapy Collective
Registered Psychologist/Counselling Therapist/Certified Counsellor
We are a group practice with psychologists, CCC's, CT's, and a therapy dog who offer counselling and formal psycho-educational assessments. We cover a broad range of presenting concerns for children, youth, families, couples, and individuals. We offer a variety of approaches as well: EMDR, Cognitive-Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, Play-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based, Somatic.
Li Li
Registered Psychotherapist
Li offers relational psychoanalytic and trauma-focused somatic/EMDR/IFS therapy, to support clients in communities such as immigrants, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (ADHD), and professionals, whose experiences resonate with her own life journey the most. She holds a compassionate, culturally attuned space where clients can explore how early wounds, cultural expectations, and identity intersect.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
What is EMDR therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured, evidence-based therapy developed to treat trauma and PTSD. It works by having you recall distressing memories while following a therapist's guided bilateral stimulation — typically side-to-side eye movements, though taps or sounds may also be used. This process is thought to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their emotional intensity and become integrated as ordinary past events rather than intrusive, present-tense experiences.
What conditions does EMDR treat?
EMDR has the strongest evidence base for PTSD and trauma — it is recognized by Health Canada, the World Health Organization, and the Canadian Psychological Association as an effective trauma treatment. Research also supports its use for anxiety disorders, phobias, panic disorder, depression, OCD, grief, and chronic pain with trauma components. Therapists trained in EMDR increasingly use it for a broad range of concerns beyond classic PTSD.
Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail during EMDR?
One of the significant advantages of EMDR is that it does not require you to describe traumatic events in detail. You hold the memory in mind while engaging in bilateral stimulation — you do not need to narrate it to your therapist. This makes EMDR accessible for people who find it difficult or distressing to talk about what happened, while still allowing effective processing of the traumatic material.
How many EMDR sessions are typically needed?
The number of sessions depends on the number and nature of the traumatic memories being addressed. A single-incident trauma (such as a car accident or assault) may be substantially resolved in 3–12 sessions. Complex or developmental trauma — involving multiple events over a long period — typically requires more sessions, often as part of a phased treatment plan that first builds stability and coping skills. Your therapist will assess your situation and discuss realistic timelines with you.
How is EMDR different from talk therapy?
Unlike traditional talk therapy — which focuses primarily on verbal discussion of thoughts, feelings, and experiences — EMDR works through structured bilateral stimulation to process memories stored in the nervous system. It is more body-oriented and does not rely on insight or verbal articulation as its primary mechanism of change. Many therapists integrate EMDR with talk-based approaches, using conversation for stabilization and context while using EMDR protocols for direct trauma processing.
