Distressing Memories
Approach memories that continue to feel vivid, emotionally charged, or difficult to leave in the past.
EMDR therapy · Virtual across Ontario
A steadier way to meetwhat still feels present.
Trauma-informed support for experiences and memories that continue to shape how you feel, respond, or move through daily life.
Free 15–20 minute consultation
Secure online booking through Jane.
When booking through Jane, select Individual Therapy for EMDR support.
About EMDR therapy
Some experiences can feel over, while their impact remains close.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured form of psychotherapy used to work with distressing experiences, memories, and the reactions connected to them.
You may understand what happened and still notice that certain situations bring up fear, tension, shame, vivid memories, or a sense of being pulled back into an earlier moment. EMDR offers one way to approach those experiences with support and at a pace that respects your readiness.
At Stoneglass, EMDR is held within a broader therapeutic relationship rather than treated as a one-size-fits-all technique. Your therapist will take time to understand what brings you in, discuss whether EMDR may fit, and shape the work around your needs, strengths, and sense of safety.
How EMDR therapy may help
Support for experiences that still carry weight.
EMDR may be considered when past experiences continue to affect the present. Your therapist can help you decide whether it belongs in your care.
Triggers & Reactions
Understand situations that activate strong emotional or physical responses and build greater steadiness around them.
Safety & Pacing
Develop resources and move through the work collaboratively, with attention to readiness and emotional safety.
Meaning & Self-Understanding
Explore how difficult experiences have shaped beliefs, patterns, relationships, and the way you see yourself.
Your EMDR therapists
Meet the people who can explore EMDR with you.
Both Stoneglass therapists are EMDR-trained. A consultation can help you consider fit, readiness, and the wider support you are looking for.
Shannon Gagnon
Registered Social Worker · Psychotherapist · Co-founder
Trauma-informed, strengths-based, and integrative care that can incorporate EMDR within therapy shaped around the person.
- EMDR-integrated care
- Trauma & intrusive thoughts
- Teens, adults & families
Jessica Maronski
Registered Psychotherapist · Co-founder
Warm, collaborative, EMDR-trained support for teens and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
- EMDR-informed support
- Trauma & anxiety
- Teens 15+ & adults
When the past still feels present
When something keeps getting stirred up.
- A memory still feels vivid or emotionally close
- Certain places, sensations, or situations bring strong reactions
- You understand the past but still feel its impact in the present
EMDR therapy FAQ
A little more clarity before you begin.
Questions people often have when they are considering EMDR.
What does EMDR stand for?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured form of psychotherapy used to work with distressing experiences, memories, and the emotional or physical reactions connected to them.
Do I have to describe every detail of what happened?
The amount you share can vary, and you do not need to arrive ready to explain everything at once. Your therapist will discuss how EMDR works, what information is helpful, and how to approach the work in a way that respects your comfort, consent, and readiness.
How will I know whether EMDR is right for me?
EMDR is not automatically the right starting point for every person or concern. Your therapist will first learn about what you are experiencing, answer your questions, and consider readiness, goals, supports, and safety with you before deciding how it may fit.
Can EMDR therapy be offered virtually?
Stoneglass currently provides virtual psychotherapy across Ontario, including EMDR when it is considered an appropriate fit. Your therapist will discuss privacy, technology, support, and other practical considerations with you before beginning this work online.
What happens before reprocessing begins?
Early work focuses on understanding what brings you in, explaining the approach, identifying goals, and developing resources that support grounding and steadiness. You can ask questions throughout, and moving forward is a collaborative decision.
A thoughtful place to begin
Explore whether EMDR feels right for you.
Talk about what you are looking for, ask about readiness and pacing, and consider how EMDR might fit within your wider therapy.
What you can expect:
- A free 15–20 minute call to explore the fit
- Virtual appointments from anywhere in Ontario
- Care from regulated mental health professionals
- A response to new inquiries within 24 hours
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When booking through Jane, select Individual Therapy for EMDR support.