Online EMDR Therapy in Edmonton

KP Psychological is an Edmonton-based psychology practice. We offer EMDR and trauma-focused therapy by secure video to adults across Edmonton and the surrounding area, from St. Albert and Sherwood Park to Spruce Grove, Leduc and Fort Saskatchewan.

Our practice was founded by Kyle Poon, M.Ed., R.Psych, an EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant who has used EMDR for over 10 years. You meet with us from home or another private space, with no drive and no waiting room.

Book a free 15-minute consultation

What EMDR therapy is

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that helps your brain process disturbing memories that feel stuck. While you briefly bring a memory to mind, you follow eye movements on screen, tap gently, or listen to tones that alternate between your ears. The aim is for the memory to be stored more like an ordinary memory, so it feels less vivid and less charged.

EMDR is recommended for PTSD by the World Health Organization, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD), NICE in the UK and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). The American Psychological Association conditionally recommends it.

In this short video, Kyle explains EMDR in about a minute.

You can read more on our EMDR therapy page, or see what to expect in EMDR, phase by phase.

Why online EMDR can suit life in Edmonton

Online sessions fit around Edmonton life in a few practical ways:

No commute or parking. There's no drive across the river at rush hour, and no hunting for parking downtown.
No winter roads after a hard session. After working through a difficult memory, you can rest at home instead of driving on icy roads.
More privacy. There's no waiting room where you might run into a colleague or someone you know.
Easier to fit into your week. Kyle sees clients Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 6:30 pm, and Marissa sees clients on Mondays and Thursdays.

Before any memory work, we help you set up a quiet, private space and agree on a safety plan, including what happens if the call drops. Our online EMDR in Alberta page explains what the research says about EMDR by video and what you'll need.

Who we see in Edmonton

We work with adults from many backgrounds and walks of life, including:

First responders and public safety personnel, such as police, firefighters, paramedics, correctional officers and emergency dispatchers. Therapy for first responders
Health care workers, including nurses, physicians and allied health staff. Therapy for health care workers
Veterans and military members, including serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Therapy for Veterans and military members
People living with complex or childhood trauma. Complex trauma and C-PTSD
BIPOC clients, including support for racial trauma. Racial trauma therapy
First Nations and Inuit clients, including counselling funded by Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB). Fees and insurance
People coping with anxiety, grief, sexual trauma and more. Everything we help with

Our psychologists

Kyle Poon, M.Ed., R.Psych, founded KP Psychological and is based in Edmonton. He has used EMDR for over 10 years and has delivered it online for over 6 years. Kyle is an EMDRIA Approved Trainer and Consultant, and he trains other clinicians in EMDR. He sees adults, including older adults (65+). Read Kyle's profile

Marissa Whalley, MC, R.Psych, is based in Calgary and sees clients across Alberta online, including in Edmonton. She is an EMDR Therapist and has completed Level 2 training in the Gottman Method for couples. She sees individuals aged 16 and older, and couples, on Mondays and Thursdays. Read Marissa's profile

Our style is calm, collaborative, and direct when needed. We explain each step, and you stay in control. If you want to stop, we stop.

Fees and coverage

Service	Fee
Session with Kyle Poon, M.Ed., R.Psych (50 minutes)	$250
Session with Marissa Whalley, MC, R.Psych (50 minutes)	$235
Free phone consultation for new clients (15 minutes)	$0

Alberta Health Care (AHCIP) doesn't cover psychologists, but many extended health plans do. We work with many plans, including Alberta Blue Cross, the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP), Canada Life, Sun Life, Manulife and Green Shield Canada, and we can bill most insurance companies directly.

We also bill Veterans Affairs Canada, the RCMP, NIHB, WCB-Alberta and the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP) directly, once your coverage is confirmed. See Fees and insurance for the details.

If you'd rather see someone in person

All our sessions are online. If you'd prefer to meet face to face in Edmonton, that's a reasonable choice, and we're glad to help you find an appropriate referral. Just ask at your free consult or send us a message.

Crisis and community supports in Edmonton

KP Psychological is not an emergency service. If you need help now, these lines are open 24/7:

Emergency: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 9-8-8.
Distress Line Edmonton (CMHA): 780-482-4357, or toll-free in northern Alberta at 1-800-232-7288.
Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642.
211 Alberta: call or text 2-1-1 to find services in your community.

More options, including lines for Veterans and for Indigenous peoples, are on our crisis support page.

Common questions

Do you have an office in Edmonton?

KP Psychological is based in Edmonton, but all our sessions are online by secure video. You join from home or another private space, so there's no commute, parking or waiting room.

Can I see you if I live outside Edmonton?

Yes. We see adults anywhere in Alberta, including St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Leduc, Beaumont and Fort Saskatchewan. We also see clients in Calgary and across the province. You need to be physically in Alberta at the time of each session.

How many EMDR sessions will I need?

It depends on what you're working on. NICE suggests EMDR for PTSD typically takes 8 to 12 sessions, and more if needed, for example after multiple traumas. Preparation comes first, and its length varies.

Do I need a doctor's referral?

Not to see us. Some benefit plans need a referral before they'll pay, though, so check your plan before your first session.

How do I get started?

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation. It's a chance to ask questions, talk about fees and coverage, and see whether we're a good fit, with no obligation.