My Vision Behind MITI
Hi, I’m Emily Bushell a passionate and experienced trauma therapist, educator, and consultant with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. As a Registered Counselling Therapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor Supervisor, I am dedicated to creating a supportive, trauma-informed space where both clinicians and clients can thrive.
I founded MITI because I wanted to create a resource for therapists to not only deepen their understanding of EMDR and trauma-informed care but also connect with others who are doing similar work.
After seeing firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate complex trauma cases in isolation, I realized the importance of providing therapists with the tools they need to continue evolving in their practice. MITI offers a space where learning, consultation, and community come together, ensuring that therapists have the support they need to thrive professionally and help their clients heal.
Healing Beyond the Therapy Room
We know that true healing doesn’t just happen within the four walls of a therapy room. It touches every aspect of a person’s life. That’s why MITI fosters collaboration across various disciplines—bringing together therapists, naturopaths, physical therapists, addictions counselors, and more. This multidisciplinary approach enriches us as practitioners and ensures holistic care for our clients.
MITI is in its early stages, and we’re excited to grow. If you're passionate about collaboration and ready to expand the impact of trauma-informed care, we’d love to connect with you. Let’s work together to create a stronger, more supportive healing network.
Emily Bushell, MA, RCT, CCC-S, EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Approved Consultant
Founder, Maritime Integrative Trauma Institute (MITI)
Emily founded the Maritime Integrative Trauma Institute (MITI) with a vision to provide accessible, high-quality continuing education for mental health professionals, particularly those specializing in EMDR and trauma-focused care. Through MITI, she fosters a community of healing by offering peer cohorts, consultation groups, and educational resources for clinicians at every stage of their careers. Her commitment to the integration of multidisciplinary approaches sets the foundation for MITI’s innovative offerings.
Emily also strives to make quality psychoeducational materials accessible to clients outside of the therapy room, helping them maximize their time in therapy and deepen their healing process.
In addition to her leadership at MITI, Emily is the owner and director of Wholetherapy, a thriving group practice in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and the founding member of the Maritime Integrative Trauma Institute. Her clinical background includes working with concurrent disorders, trauma, and underserved populations, as well as a focus on deep brain reorienting, EMDR, and somatic-based therapies.
As an advocate for connection and community in the healing process, Emily continues to create spaces where professionals can collaborate and grow, ensuring they are equipped to offer the highest quality of care to their clients.
Emily holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Adler University and a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Psychology from Cape Breton University. She is a Registered Counselling Therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and a Canadian Counsellor Supervisor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Emily is an Approved Consultant for EMDR therapists with the EMDR International Association.
