EMDR Basic Training
Lagasse Counselling
I’m a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) who has a MSW in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary, a BSW from Dalhousie University and a BA in Political Science/French from the University of Alberta.
I specialize in working with people who have intellectual disabilities, Inner City populations and those with complex trauma histories. I’m a strong believer in both harm reduction and suicide prevention. Whether somebody is experiencing difficulties related to substances or mental health, I believe that it’s important to try to meet people wherever they are at so that we can work with them on their goals to build hope for the future.
I believe that mental health issues are often rooted in the things that have happened to us in life. It is for this reason that I have developed a passion for a therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). This kind of therapy has a large evidence base, and I use it to treat a variety of concerns including mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, acute stress disorders, PTSD and Complex PTSD. I continue to try to learn as much as possible about EMDR. I’ve done several advanced EMDR trainings including Recent Traumatic Events protocol and the Intensive CPTSD treatment program by Suzy Mattijhssen of the Netherlands. I am also informed by Internal Family Systems, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, CBT, DBT and Narrative approaches.
414-9707 110 St NW , Edmonton, Alberta, Alberta, Canada, T5K 2L9
Phone: (780) 904-3369
Email: info@joannelagasse.com
Population Served:
Adult
Languages:
How EMDR is Offered:
Both online and in-person
Areas of Expertise:
C-PTSD
Dissociation
EMDR Intensives
Military
PTSD
Physical Abuse