Learn more about Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW: Certified EMDR therapist

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You already have what it takes to heal from what you are going through.

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Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW is a bilingual Certified EMDR Therapist

I answered the inner calling to start a psychotherapy practice dedicated to EMDR therapy and perinatal mental health in 2022 and have never looked back since. As a busy mom of 2, cycle-breaking parent and late-diagnosed ADHDer, I understand the importance of high quality mental health care that doesn’t stop at symptom management.

Birth Trauma Therapy Ottawa

My motherhood experience hit me like a ton of bricks.

I wasn’t the sharp minded go-getter anymore: undiagnosed ADHD, postpartum anxiety, and intergenerational trauma were getting the best of me. I couldn’t recognize myself: I wanted to be the best mom and perform at the best of my abilities at my high-demanding job - but I was crumbling.

You're not alone, I can help

I will never forget the tightness in my chest, rapid breathing, and intrusive thoughts I had while I was home alone with my newborn. I would tell myself “I can’t f**k this up, I need to be the best mom” until I was paralyzed by fear.

My purpose is to help you create (and get back to) your authentic self.

Therapy from a therapist who gets it.

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Birth Trauma Therapy Ottawa

As a therapist, I’m really great when it comes to…

  • Treating perinatal mental health, such as: infertility, birth trauma, postpartum depression and anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and phobias

  • Healing from childhood trauma, sexual abuse and CPTSD

  • Letting go of intense fears around your baby’s wellbeing and your doubts around your competence as a new mom (catching yourself spying on the baby just to make sure you can see the little tummy go up and down).

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Danik Bernier’s expertise:

  • Has been working in the field of social work since 2012.

  • Graduate of the University of Ottawa: Major in Criminology and Minor in Women’s Studies - Cum Laude, 2015 and Master of Social Work, 2017.

  • Registered Social Worker in the province of Ontario since 2017.

  • Danik has developed expertise in the use of EMDR Therapy: she has been a Certified EMDR Therapist recognized by the EMDR International Association since 2024, and is also an approved EMDR Consultant-in-training, offering clinical consultation to EMDR-trained therapists. She uses EMDR Therapy with perinatal populations and for the treatment of trauma, OCD, depression, anxiety and phobias.

Birth Trauma Therapy Ottawa
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I recognize I am living and working on the unceded lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki, Kanien'kehäka, Omàmiwininiwag, and Wendake-Nionwentsio.

My privileges include being white (descendant of white European settlers), cis-gendered (I was designated as female at birth and never questioned the identity that was given to me), in a heterosexual relationship, able-bodied, and in the middle-class. I have experienced oppression because I'm a woman, my first language is French, and for being neurodivergent.

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FAQs

Can Danik Bernier offer psychotherapy services in French?

Yes! Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW is bilingual and is fluent in both English and French.

Does Danik Bernier offer EMDR therapy to Ontario and Quebec residents?

Yes, Danik Bernier, MSW, RSW sees clients for EMDR therapy virtually across Ontario and Quebec.

Does Danik Bernier offer in-person EMDR therapy?

Danik offers in-person therapy in Embrun and Ottawa when booking an EMDR Intensive (sessions of 2+ hours).