Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR

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Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR (she, her)

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Barrie, ON L4N

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Accepting new clients - Are you tired of living in constant alert mode, waiting for something bad to happen or feeling disconnected from your own body/emotions? Maybe anxiety, OCD, or ADHD makes everyday life feel overwhelming, or you’re healing from narcissistic abuse and struggling to trust yourself again. You might notice parts of you that feel stuck in the past, carrying heavy emotions you can’t seem to shake. I help youth ages 11 and up, as well as adults, who feel exhausted by survival mode and ready for deeper healing. My work integrates EMDR and IFS to support trauma recovery, emotion regulation, and nervous system balance.

I also incorporate DBT and attachment theory so therapy can meet the unique needs of your mind and body. My approach is grounded in safety, compassion, and culturally inclusive care. Together, we slow down, reconnect with your inner world, and build the trust and confidence needed to move forward with clarity and strength.

In my approach, we move at a pace that feels safe and grounded, helping you shift from coping to truly living. If you are ready to reconnect with yourself, strengthen emotional regulation, and heal what has felt too heavy to carry alone, connect with me to book your free consultation to learn more about how we can work together to create lasting change.

Call or Email Amanda Elston now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 640-4861

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Barrie, ON L4N

(226) 640-4861

Gatineau, QC J8T

My website

I offer virtual therapy on weekends and weekdays! I look forward to connecting.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and ADHD

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (226) 640-4861

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Barrie, ON L4N

(226) 640-4861

Gatineau, QC J8T

My website

I offer virtual therapy on weekends and weekdays! I look forward to connecting.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and ADHD

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $180
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

Aetna
Beneva | SSQ
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Chambers Plan
Desjardins
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Health
First Choice Health | FCH
Great-West Life
Green Shield Canada
Guardian
Health Net
Homewood Health
Humana
iA Financial Group
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Johnson
Johnston Group
LifeWise
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
Medavie Blue Cross
Medicare
Meridian
Military OneSource
MultiPlan
Pacific Blue Cross
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Sentara Health Plans
SunLife
TELUS Health
UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
Veterans Affairs Canada

Most insurance plans cover psychotherapy! Please consult with your insurance provider to confirm your coverage. We provide a receipt upon payment that you can submit to your provider for reimbursement.

Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 640-4861

Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 640-4861

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 17779 Amanda Nicole Elston

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Yorkville University, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Additional Credentials

Membership with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 11247469 / 2023

I hold a Masters in Counselling Psychology and have obtained the following trainings: EMDR, IFS informed training, and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.

Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 640-4861

I hold a Masters in Counselling Psychology and have obtained the following trainings: EMDR, IFS informed training, and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery.

Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 640-4861

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
ADHD

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Codependency
Depression
Family Conflict
First Responders
Grief
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Perfectionism
Procrastination
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Veterans

I help adults and teens who struggle with challenging their inner critic, people pleasing, and perfectionism, to increase self-esteem, show up more authentically, and take control of their intrusive or spiralling thoughts leading to procrastination and burnout. Most of my clients report noticing changes within the first month and continued improvements in the sessions following.

Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 640-4861

Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 640-4861

4 Endorsements

Mental Health & Freedom Inc.

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP

Amanda is a kind and passionate therapist. She offers her clients, a safe and non-judgmental space to work through their thoughts and emotions. I highly recommend her!

Simone Frattini

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSc, MD

I had the privilege of supervising Amanda and I can say she is an exceptionally professional, thoughtful, and ethical clinician. She brings a deep sense of compassion, empathy, and respect into her work, making clients feel safe and seen.

Danielle Sanjenko

Registered Psychotherapist, MACP

Amanda is a welcoming, client-centred therapist who truly hears her clients and focuses on walking beside them in their journey.

Asmi Jhaveri

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP

Amanda pairs clinical skill with real warmth. Her trauma-informed, culturally responsive care leads with the relationship, and it shows. She meets people with honesty and heart. I'd recommend her to anyone wanting a therapist who truly gets it.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I encompass an eclectic framework, which means that I utilize a strength-based approach to understand and process emotions arising in the present moment. I utilize EMDR and IFS to build awareness of how past experiences influence the connection to our current environment as well as heal from traumatic experiences.

Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 640-4861

Amanda Elston

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 640-4861