The Top 5 EMDR Therapists in Toronto
You’ve done your research and you think EMDR could be the best type of therapy for the challenges you’re facing.
The only problem is that EMDR is a specialized field - so finding a great EMDR therapist in Toronto can be challenging.
Here at KMA Therapy, we know you want a high-quality therapist who has the certifications and skills required to be a great EMDR therapist. You also want to find a therapist you can trust.
For over 15 years, we’ve helped our clients and community learn how to find and compare great therapists in order to get their best match.
After reading this article, you’ll know six criteria your EMDR therapist should meet, and a list of five EMDR therapists to help you start your search.
Comparing the Best EMDR Therapists in Toronto
When choosing an EMDR therapist in Toronto, you want to explore a variety of professional and personal factors to make sure they’re the right fit for you.
6 things to consider when choosing an EMDR therapist include:
- Their qualifications - EMDR is a specialized field of therapy and not every therapist is qualified to perform it. Check that your therapist has completed an EMDR training course approved by the EMDR International Association.
- How much you feel you can trust them - EMDR requires a lot of vulnerability on your part, so don’t be afraid to explore until you find a therapist you feel comfortable with!
- Their experience in any related issues you may be facing (i.e. complicated family dynamics or relationship issues)
- Whether they offer online or in-person (EMDR can be done virtually but make sure to look for your preference)
- Their cost and insurance coverage
- Their location and accessibility
The 5 Best EMDR Therapists in Toronto
In no particular order, we’ve gathered five of our favourite EMDR therapists and therapy practices, highlighting some great features of each.
This list is a great place to start if you’re beginning your therapy journey and want to learn about different therapy practices that offer EMDR in Toronto.
The practices we’ve chosen are transparent about their prices, offer insurance-covered services, offer EMDR from certified therapists, and provide plenty of information about their services for you to learn more.
1. EMDR & Trauma Therapy Centre
Website: https://emdrtraumatherapycentre.com/
Cost: From $150 - $200 per session, with fees listed for each individual therapist
EMDR & Trauma Therapy Centre is a therapy practice that specializes in EMDR. Their team is guided by the principles of knowledge, collaboration, and heartfulness.
Areas they specialize in include:
- Body image and eating disorders
- Depression therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Trauma therapy
- Anxiety therapy
Located at 250 Sheppard Ave. W., they are conveniently located near a Subway stop and also offer free parking for their clients.
Highlight: They are a leader in EMDR and even offer consultations to other therapists to help them learn how to integrate EMDR into their practice.
2. Schlomo Radcliffe & Associates
Website: https://www.angerandanxiety.com/emdr
Cost: $50* - $200 per session (* their $50 session are offered by supervised students who may not be eligible to provide EMDR)
Schlomo Radcliffe & Associates specialize in anger management, anxiety, and trauma - so if you’re looking for EMDR for one of these issues, they might be a great fit for you.
They use five therapeutic approaches:
- EMDR
- Mindfulness training
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
Located at 3130 Bathurst Street and offering online therapy services, they provide free consultations to help you make sure they’re the best fit for you.
Highlight: They are growth-oriented and goal-oriented, focused on helping you make meaningful progress in therapy.
3. Cedarway Therapy
Website: https://cedarwaytherapy.com/emdr-therapy-toronto/
Cost: From $160 - $225 per session, with sliding-scale options available
Cedarway Therapy is home to a diverse team of therapists who provide services to children, individual adults, couples, and families.
While their physical office is located in Oakville, they are also a leading provider of online therapy services.
Their team is competent in a wide range of specialties, including:
- Grief
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Burnout
- Depression
- Obsessions and compulsions
Their resources on EMDR walk you through the therapy process, and their areas of expertise ensure that any issues you want to work on in therapy will be covered.
Highlight: They offer services in six languages: English, French, Arabic, Urdu, Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi.
4. Ayan Mukherjee, EMDR Therapy Toronto
Website: https://www.ayanrp.com/
Cost: $170 per session
Ayan Mukherjee is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified EMDR therapist. With high Google review rankings, his clients are often happy with his culturally-informed approach to trauma, PTSD, and anxiety.
His areas of expertise include:
- EMDR
- Somatic therapy
- Structural Dissociation
- Internal family systems
Ayan’s website describes his motivations for becoming a therapist and offers a detailed FAQ to help you learn if he could be the right fit for you.
Highlight: Ayan’s practice is fully-online - he specializes in virtual EMDR and is a great option if you’re interested in remote services.
5. Integrative Psychotherapy Toronto
Website: https://www.integrativepsychotherapytoronto.com/
Cost: From $200 - $300 per hour
The Integrative Psychotherapy team is passionate about going beyond talk therapy - they know you can’t always “talk your way out of a feeling.”
Their work focuses on six areas:
- EMDR
- Mindfulness
- Deep brain reorienting
- Internal family systems
- Somatic psychotherapy
- Relational psychotherapy
Located at 418 Eglinton Ave. West, their website offers detailed explanations about the issues they treat, their approaches, and the reason why they approach your treatment plan from an integrative therapy lens.
Highlight: All of their therapists are EMDR certified, making it easier to find your ideal match.
Next Steps for Finding an EMDR Therapist in Toronto
After reading this article, you know what to look for when finding an EMDR therapist and five great therapy choices to help you start your search.
Here at KMA Therapy, we’re passionate about helping you find the best EMDR therapist for your needs - whether they’re at our practice or at one of the other great EMDR practices in Toronto.
KMA Therapist Liana Danese, MA, RP is trained in EMDR by EMDRIA and ready to help you tackle your concerns. Register today to learn more about working with Liana or book an appointment with Liana today.
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