Sarah DiFederico

Hi, I’m Sarah (she/her). I hold a Master of Social Work from Western University and am registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. My background in social work helps me understand the bigger pictures of where you’ve been and what you’ve been through. I use EMDR therapy to support you in addressing the root causes of what may be holding you back or keeping you in the same cycles.

 

​I value being a trauma-informed collaborative therapist in navigating the very heavy stuff and will always prioritize your sense of safety and stability. We will make care plans and treatment decisions together. My style in the therapy space could be described as direct, grounded and unpretentious.

 

I’ve spent years specializing in treating complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and the things that keep you feeling stuck. I can sit the messy parts of life with you and provide a space that’s warm, non-judgmental, structured and focused on change.

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For those looking to make significant progress in a shorter time frame, I offer EMDR intensive sessions designed for a rapid treatment journey with evidenced based effective results.

 

For folks who require more time and nervous system regulation while processing trauma, I offer an integration of EMDR + sound baths with crystal singing bowls and other instruments I have in the office. Sound baths offer a powerful, deeply grounding way to experience physical and emotional safety in our sessions.

 

I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We’ll work together using what is the best fit for you.

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My Personal Interests

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​I’ve been a vegetarian for over two decades. I love animals and my in-person sessions are pet friendly (for *well behaved furry friends). In 2025, I created a professional Instagram account (@emdrsarah) and occasionally post cringe EMDR memes alongside EMDR educational content. When I’m out of the office, I’m usually in the mountains, travelling, spending time with my husband and friends, or watching documentaries.

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Areas of Focus in EMDR

 

• Complex Trauma

• Childhood Trauma

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault

• Anxiety

• Panic

• Phobias

• Working with healthcare workers/first responders

• EMDR + Sound Baths

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Other Adjacent Approaches

 

• Mindfulness / Meditation 

• Anti-oppressive Frameworks

• Systems Theory

• Sound Healing

• Aromatherapy

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Professional Experience

 

• I have 8+ years of experience working in hospital psychiatry, crisis intervention and community mental health in Vancouver

• Prior to working as a therapist, I was a Kindergarten Teacher in Seoul, South Korea and in Hong Kong

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Post-Graduate Training

 

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification, 2026

• EMDR Certification, 2023

• EMDR Intensive Training

• EMDR & Working with Complex Trauma Training

• EMDR & Polyvagal Theory Training

• EMDR in Child Sexual Assault Survivors & cPTSD- Dealing with Intense Disgust Negative Self Concept Training

• Mental Health Act Standards in BC training

• Sound Practitioner Certification

• 300 hour Meditation Teacher Training Certification from Risikesh, India

• San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training