Depression can feel like heaviness, numbness, or disconnection… but it may actually be a freeze response. This blog explores the somatic link between trauma and depression, and how EMDR therapy supports healing.

EMDR therapy is a powerful, body-based approach to healing trauma, anxiety, and distress. Learn what it is, how it works, and what to expect in a session.

Anxiety and overthinking can feel like endless loops of worry. Learn how EMDR therapy supports healing by reprocessing memories, breaking thought cycles, and calming the nervous system.

PTSD counselling isn’t one-size-fits-all. This blog explains how EMDR works, what to expect from trauma therapy in Kelowna, and why healing is possible—even if nothing else has helped.

Talk therapy can be helpful, but it’s not always enough, especially for those with trauma or chronic emotional pain. This is where the conversation about alternatives to talk therapy for depression begins. Learn how EMDR reaches what talking can’t.

Childhood is where our foundations are built—emotionally, psychologically, and neurologically. When those early experiences are marked by neglect, abandonment, abuse, or emotional inconsistency, they can leave deep imprints not just in our minds, but in our bodies—specifically, in our nervous system.

Not all anxiety is what it seems. In many cases, what we experience as anxiety is actually a trauma response — a protective reaction rooted in the past. In this post, we explore how to tell the difference, why it matters, and how trauma-informed therapy like EMDR can help bring your nervous system back into balance.

When trauma is stored in the body, talk therapy alone isn’t always enough. Somatic therapy and EMDR work together to gently process unresolved pain, calm the nervous system, and build lasting resilience. In this post, we explore how this powerful combination can help you release tension, reconnect with your body, and begin true trauma recovery — safely and at your own pace.