Trauma Reprocessing for A Single Event

In Person In Thunder Bay and Virtual Across Ontario

Adult Therapy in Ontario, CA

Q: Do I need to remember the details of the memory?

You do not need to recall the memory to proceed with EMDR. Just feeling that an experience has had an effect on you is enough.

Q: What are some examples of single incident traumas?

If you have experienced an event that still has a negative effect on you after it is over then you will likely benefit from EMDR therapy. Classic examples can be car crashes, critical incidents, injuries, single instance of abuse or violence, ect. However, it does not need to fit any particular category to find benefit.

Q: What if it feels like too much?

EMDR is an 8 phase approach that prioritizes safety and resourcing before, during and after reprocessing. The job of our therapists is to work with your system so you do not experience overwhelm.

Q: Will I lose the memory?

The charge of the memory will be released, however EMDR does not erase memories. It is the charge that makes the memory distressing so once the charge is gone the memory may feel more like an unfortunate event that happened opposed to a signal of danger.

Q: Is EMDR better online or in person?

We have found EMDR works just as effective in person or online.

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Therapy for A Traumatic Event or Critical Incident

If you have encountered a traumatic or distressing event you DO NOT NEED to live with that distress.

Does any of this feel familiar?

You replay the event or feel stuck thinking about it

You feel triggered by reminders, places, sounds, or situations

Your body stays tense, alert, or unable to fully relax

You avoid situations because they feel overwhelming

You feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or “not yourself”

You feel like the event still affects you even years later

EMDR is proven to reprocess a traumatic or overwhelming event whether the event was recent or long in the past.

With A Processed Memory You Will

No longer feel any disturbance about the memory

Have no negative belief related to the memory

Clear any negative feelings from the memory left in the body

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Why Clients Choose Us

How Our Trauma Approach Goes Beyond Traditional Therapy

Healing That Goes Deeper: You don’t have to keep managing symptoms. Our trauma therapy helps you feel more present and in control, understand triggers instead of being consumed by them, reconnect with yourself and others, and build trust and stability from within.
Specialists in Complex Trauma and Dissociation: Our clinicians are trained in EMDR, Parts Work, and dissociation-informed approaches. We understand complex trauma, childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and the layered nature of healing.
Safe, Paced, and Accessible: We provide therapy that moves at your comfort level. Sessions are available in person in Thunder Bay and virtually across Ontario.

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Single Incident Trauma

Single incident trauma is a specific event that overwhelms the nervous system and never fully gets processed. Even when the danger is over, your body may keep reacting as if it is still happening.

Clients often work to:

Reduce flashbacks, intrusive memories, and intense emotional spikes

Calm hypervigilance and the startle response

Release avoidance patterns and fear loops around reminders

Rebuild a sense of safety in the body (sleep, breath, grounding)

Process the event so it feels “in the past,” not present

This approach is often effective when symptoms began after a clear, identifiable event.

FAQ

How many sessions does it take to reprocess a memory?

This can vary. Some single incidents can be processed in a single session. However more commonly we see 6 sessions as a common number. When there is complex trauma (multiple stained events) we will take more time to work with your system before reprocessing to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Do I need to remember the details of the memory?

What are some examples of single incident traumas?

What if it feels like too much?

Will I lose the memory?

Is EMDR better online or in person?

In person in Thunder Bay:

Online across Ontario

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Step Into Healing That Lasts

You’ve done the talking. You’ve done the coping. If you’re ready for the deeper work — we’re here to help you do it safely.

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We Specialize In EMDR

Sometimes Talking is Not Enough

We provide therapy that heals the root cause of your distress, offering more than just temporary relief. Our commitment is to long-term, sustainable change, and we will never push you in a direction you do not want to go. We recognize that your system responds the way it does for important reasons, and by working with it, true and harmonious change is possible. We believe therapy is about more than managing day-to-day stress. It is about reconnecting you with yourself and the world around you. While learning coping skills is valuable, our priority is lasting transformation through addressing the root causes of your pain. If you are feeling stuck, we are here to help.

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Trauma Reprocessing for A Single Event

In Person In Thunder Bay and Virtual Across Ontario

Adult Therapy in Ontario, CA

Adults

Kids/Teens

Therapy for A Traumatic Event or Critical Incident

Does any of this feel familiar?

With A Processed Memory You Will

Why Clients Choose Us

How Our Trauma Approach Goes Beyond Traditional Therapy

Single Incident Trauma

FAQ

In person in Thunder Bay:

Online across Ontario

Start the Work That Changes Everything

Step Into Healing That Lasts

We Specialize In EMDR

Therapy For Adults

Therapy for Kids & Teens

Sometimes Talking is Not Enough

Getting to the ROOT of your problems with Innovative Counselling Ontario

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