Where can I find a psychologist or therapist in St. Albert, Alberta?

Mind360 Psychology in St. Albert, Alberta offers registered psychologists, clinical social workers, and certified therapists providing expert counselling and psychological assessments. In-person appointments are available at our St. Albert and Morinville clinical offices, with secure virtual counselling throughout the greater Edmonton region.

Does Mind360 offer counselling for children, teens, and families?

Yes. Mind360 Psychology provides child and youth therapy, teen counselling, adult therapy, and marriage and family counselling. Our therapists use evidence-based modalities including Play-Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, CPT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Does Mind360 serve first responders, veterans, and military families?

Yes. Mind360 Psychology specializes in trauma therapy and PTSD treatment for first responders, veterans, and military families. Our clinicians include therapists with extensive experience supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, RCMP, and emergency services personnel.

What types of psychological assessments does Mind360 provide?

Mind360 Psychology provides comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children, youth, and adults, including ADHD assessments, learning disorder assessments, and behavioural assessments.

How do I book an appointment with a counsellor or psychologist at Mind360?

You can book an appointment with a Mind360 psychologist, therapist, or counsellor online at https://mind360.janeapp.com/ or by calling (825) 255-5516. In-person sessions are available in St. Albert and Morinville, with secure virtual counselling for clients throughout the greater Edmonton region.

EMDR therapist St. Albert — calm therapy room at Mind360 Psychological Services for trauma processing

St. Albert & Greater Edmonton

EMDR Therapy in St. Albert

Evidence-based trauma treatment that helps your brain reprocess painful memories — so they stop controlling your present.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

(825) 255-5516

Trained, Registered Clinicians

In-Person & Telehealth

Direct Billing Available

What Is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy developed specifically to help people heal from trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works directly with the brain's information-processing system to reduce the emotional charge of distressing memories.

If you are searching for an EMDR therapist in St. Albert, our clinical team at Mind360 Psychological Services provides this treatment in a safe, professionally supervised setting. EMDR is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) as a first-line treatment for post-traumatic stress.

How EMDR Processes Traumatic Memories

When a traumatic event overwhelms the brain's natural coping system, the memory becomes "stuck" — stored in its raw, emotional form. This is why a smell, a sound, or a flash of a look can trigger a full fight-or-flight response years later. EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so they no longer hold that power over you.

Bilateral Stimulation

Your therapist guides you through bilateral stimulation — typically side-to-side eye movements, gentle tapping, or audio tones — while you focus briefly on a distressing memory. This mimics the REM sleep phase, enabling the brain's left and right hemispheres to communicate and begin reprocessing.

Adaptive Resolution

As the session progresses, the memory loses its emotional intensity. You still remember what happened, but the raw charge — the racing heart, the panic, the feeling of being back in that moment — fades. The brain re-files the memory as something that happened, rather than something that is still happening.

The 8-Phase EMDR Protocol

EMDR follows a specific, structured protocol developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro. Your therapist at Mind360 St. Albert will guide you through each phase at a pace that feels safe:

1 — History & Treatment Planning

2 — Preparation & Resource Building

3 — Assessment of Target Memory

4 — Desensitization (Bilateral Stimulation)

5 — Installation of Positive Beliefs

6 — Body Scan for Residual Tension

7 — Closure & Stabilization

8 — Re-evaluation

Who Can Benefit from EMDR?

EMDR is a highly versatile therapy that helps clients across every age group and walk of life. Our St. Albert clinicians use it to treat a wide range of experiences.

Adults

Adults who have experienced single-incident trauma (accidents, assaults, medical events) or complex developmental trauma benefit profoundly from EMDR. It addresses the root physiological imprint of trauma, not just the symptoms.

PTSD & Complex Trauma
Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Grief & Loss
Performance Anxiety

Teens & Adolescents

Teenagers processing bullying, family disruption, identity struggles, or early traumatic experiences respond well to EMDR's structured, relatively non-verbal approach — it does not require them to describe every detail of what happened.

Bullying & Social Trauma
Family Transitions
Anxiety & Self-Esteem
Acute Stress Reactions

First Responders & Military

Our EMDR-trained clinicians have extensive experience supporting active military members, veterans, RCMP, firefighters, paramedics, and healthcare workers with operational stress injuries and cumulative trauma.

Operational Stress Injuries
Moral Injury
Cumulative Trauma
Critical Incident Recovery

Serving St. Albert, Morinville & Greater Edmonton

EMDR Therapy Available Locally — Meet Our Team

You do not need to travel downtown Edmonton for specialized trauma care. Mind360's St. Albert clinic is home to EMDR-trained clinicians who bring deep expertise in trauma, PTSD, and occupational stress recovery to our local community.

Patricia Milo

Social Worker in Clinical Practice (MSW, RSW)

Complex psychological trauma, PTSD, military trauma, and moral injury. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Jill Washington

Social Worker in Clinical Practice (RSW)

Trauma recovery, grief and loss, addiction recovery, insomnia, and complex life transitions. 25+ years of experience.

Jennifer Merrick

Social Worker in Clinical Practice (MSW, RSW)

High-acuity trauma, military and first responder occupational stress injuries, PTSD, and adult ADHD.

Our St. Albert clinic is located at 18 Rayborn Crescent #101, St. Albert, AB — convenient for residents of St. Albert, Morinville, Sturgeon County, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and Spruce Grove. Free on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible entry, and telehealth options are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about EMDR therapy at our St. Albert clinic.

Do you offer EMDR therapy in St. Albert?

Yes. Mind360 Psychological Services offers EMDR therapy at our St. Albert clinic at 18 Rayborn Crescent. Patricia Milo, Jill Washington, and Jennifer Merrick are all trained in EMDR and provide both in-person and virtual sessions to clients in St. Albert and Greater Edmonton.

Is EMDR therapy right for me?

EMDR is effective for PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, grief, and performance anxiety. If you find that distressing memories still feel emotionally intense — as though they are happening now rather than in the past — EMDR may be an excellent fit. Your therapist will help determine if it is the right approach during your initial consultation.

How many EMDR sessions will I need?

The number of sessions depends on the complexity of what you are working through. A single-incident trauma (such as a car accident) may resolve in as few as 5–8 sessions, while complex or developmental trauma may require a longer course of treatment. Your therapist will discuss a personalized plan with you.

Is EMDR available for first responders and military members in the Edmonton area?

Absolutely. Our EMDR-trained clinicians have extensive experience supporting active military members, veterans, RCMP, and first responders across St. Albert and Greater Edmonton. We offer direct billing through Medavie Blue Cross (VAC, RCMP, CAF) and PCVRS, and several of our clinicians are approved providers for specialized operational stress injury funding.

Can I do EMDR therapy virtually?

Yes. Our clinicians offer EMDR via secure telehealth, using on-screen visual bilateral stimulation or audio tones. Virtual EMDR follows the same 8-phase protocol as in-person sessions and is equally effective for many clients. This is especially helpful for clients in Morinville, Sturgeon County, and more remote areas of Greater Edmonton.

Does insurance cover EMDR therapy?

EMDR therapy provided by our registered psychologists and clinical social workers is typically covered by extended health benefit plans. We offer direct billing to Alberta Blue Cross, ASEBP, Green Shield, Canada Life, and Medavie Blue Cross (for VAC, RCMP, and CAF clients). Contact us and we will help you understand your coverage.

Also Serving Nearby Communities

Mind360 Psychology provides counselling and psychological services across the Greater Edmonton Region. Explore our location-specific pages for more information.

Start Trauma Recovery in St. Albert

If past experiences are still shaping your present, EMDR therapy can help. Our St. Albert clinicians are ready to walk alongside you — with expertise, compassion, and evidence-based care.

(825) 255-5516

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