EMDR Therapy for pregnancy, postpartum and trauma recovery in Embrun and Ottawa
Virtually across Ontario and Quebec, in-person EMDR Intensives in Embrun and Ottawa (offered in French and English)
Postpartum Therapy and EMDR Therapy for trauma recovery
Chances are, your journey into motherhood/parenthood hasn’t looked the way you planned it would. From feeling robbed of the pregnancy and postpartum season we were promised, to grieving the old version of ourselves, I know how painful it can be to navigate a version of motherhood you didn’t intend on living. From the TTC journey to difficult pregnancies - all the way to birth trauma, postpartum depression and perinatal grief, it can feel like your true self is slipping away. You’re worthy of being taken care of.
Help is here, you can get back to who you authentically are.
Perinatal therapy and EMDR intensives are offered to residents of Ontario and Quebec virtually, with limited in-person availability at the office located in Embrun and at our Ottawa location.
Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW is a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA-Approved Consultant-in-training
You’ve done talk-based therapy in the past, and feel like your brain understands that you are a good enough parent. You logically understand that good enough truly is good enough. But your body is still going into one of the following responses (or all of them): panic mode, people-pleaser mode, freeze mode, or fight mode (you know, “Mom Rage”, “anger issues”).
You’ve never done therapy before, but you’re open to try an evidence-based therapy modality from a therapist with expertise.
Wherever you are in your mental health journey, we’ll meet you where you’re at. You’re being taken care of with expert support.
Your time and investment are valuable. I want you to feel better ASAP.EMDR Therapy with Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW looks like this:
Intake and the creation of the treatment plan
Preparation
Desensitization and Installation: We work on releasing what is fuelling your intrusive thoughts, depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms.
Future Template: We prepare you to face upcoming triggering situations (the inevitable toddler tantrum, the visit at the in-laws, the doctor’s office, etc.) so you can find inner safety and react in ways that are authentic to you.
Meet Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW, bilingual perinatal and trauma therapist, EMDRIA approved EMDR certified therapist and Consultant-in-Training
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Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW
Offering EMDR therapy in both French and English. EMDR therapy is safe and effective in treating a wide spectrum of mental health challenges such perinatal mental health concerns and PTSD. Since 2022, Danik has treated clients going through perinatal challenges and through their trauma recovery, including narcissistic abuse recovery.
EMDR Therapy for pregnancy, postpartum and trauma recovery in Embrun and Ottawa
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Therapy for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
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Therapy for PTSD Recovery with EMDR Therapy
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Therapy for Birth Trauma in Embrun and Ottawa areas
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Contact - Danik Bernier
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EMDR Therapy Intensives in Ottawa and Embrun
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Listen to the podcast: Healing Mothers' Club with Danik Bernier
“It’s time we stop focusing so much on your logical thinking brain and start giving attention to your nervous system. We need to communicate to your nervous system, in its language, that it doesn’t need to go in Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn anymore. That you are now safe to be who you truly are, for real. Your challenge has nothing to do with will power: it has to do with nervous system wiring. And we can change that.”
— DANIK BERNIER, MSW, RSW on Instagram
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most effective, evidence-based therapies for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and birth trauma. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works directly with your nervous system to reprocess stuck or traumatic memories, which means you often see results faster. It's recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD, and it's at the core of how I work with every client.
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Yes. I work with postpartum moms, pregnant women, parents who are trying to conceive (TTC), and adults who had a difficult childhood that is now showing up in their parenting. If you're in Ontario or Quebec and you're feeling lost in the fog of new motherhood, consumed by anxiety that won't quit, or stuck in patterns you desperately want to break — you're exactly who this practice was built for.
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Most of my clients work with me for 10–20 sessions, though this varies depending on your history, what you're working through, and how you respond to EMDR. EMDR is designed to get you results faster than traditional talk therapy — we're not here to talk about your problems indefinitely. We're here to actually resolve them. Some clients need fewer sessions; some need more. We figure that out together as we go.
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No, direct billing is not an option at the moment. Payment is by credit card and is stored in the clinic’s secure payment processor. The client is responsible of claiming their reimbursement for social work services through their insurance if they wish to use it.
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Yes. The majority of my sessions are offered virtually to residents of Ontario and Quebec. Danik is based in Embrun, Ontario, with in-person availability for EMDR intensives to clients in Embrun and Ottawa. Virtual sessions are just as effective — and a lot more flexible. You can do this work from your couch, in your car during nap time, or wherever you can steal 50 minutes of quiet. EMDR Therapy intensives can also take place virtually across Ontario and Quebec.
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Yes. I am fully bilingual and offer EMDR therapy in both English and French to clients across Ontario and Quebec. You're welcome to switch languages mid-session — I'll follow your lead. Pas de problème.
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The free consultation is a relaxed, no-pressure 30-minute virtual call. We talk about what's been going on for you, what you're hoping to change, and I'll walk you through how I work. Together, we figure out whether we're a good fit — no commitment required. It's just a conversation without any pressure.
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No. Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW uses a wide range of therapy modalities, including talk-based therapy, but EMDR therapy is the focus since it is the lens Danik uses to understand each unique situations and nervous system needs. EMDR therapy is the original trauma-informed therapy modality. Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW is trained in CBT, parts work, solution focused therapy, sandtray therapy, and play therapy in addition to EMDR. Danik decided to focus her work on EMDR therapy because of its efficacy, after having treated hundreds of clients. She decided to pursue EMDRIA-approved certification status, and is currently completing her EMDRIA-approved consultant status.