Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

Toronto, ON M5S

(437) 500-6324

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Do you find yourself overthinking every social interaction, replaying conversations, or worrying you didn’t say the right thing? You might struggle with low confidence, people-pleasing, or expressing your needs, especially in dating or personal relationships. You may avoid social situations at work or in your personal life, yet crave meaningful connection because relationships are essential to your wellbeing. Anxiety, self-doubt, and uncertainty about boundaries can make connecting feel overwhelming.

I help adults in Toronto overcome social and dating anxiety while building self-confidence. Using EMDR, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and values-based therapy, I help you reduce overthinking, identify patterns, and develop practical tools to feel more confident, grounded, and at ease in relationships.

I understand how isolating social and relationship anxiety can feel and how it affects confidence and self-image. You don’t have to navigate this alone, therapy can help you reconnect with your authentic self, approach social and dating situations with calm, and feel more self-assured in your daily life.

Call or Email Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR now for a free 15 minute consultation - (437) 500-6324

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5S

(437) 500-6324

Toronto, ON M4P

Website

I offer virtual sessions and have a waitlist for in-person appointments

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Self Esteem

$170 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (437) 500-6324

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5S

(437) 500-6324

Toronto, ON M4P

Website

I offer virtual sessions and have a waitlist for in-person appointments

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Self Esteem

$170 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $170

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Desjardins
First Canadian Health
Great-West Life
Green Shield Canada
iA Financial Group
Manulife
Meridian
SunLife

Check your insurance & see if they cover psychotherapy services by Registered Social Workers- you pay upfront & get reimbursed by insurance. All services in Ontario, no direct billing available.

Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 500-6324

Check your insurance & see if they cover psychotherapy services by Registered Social Workers- you pay upfront & get reimbursed by insurance. All services in Ontario, no direct billing available.

Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 500-6324

Qualifications

Registered Social Worker: Emily Palermo

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Emily Palermo

Education and Years In Practice

Attended University at Buffalo , MSW, Graduated 2017

Additional Credentials

Membership with EMDRIA Approved Consultant (EMDR)

I am an EMDRIA approved consultant and offer EMDR consultation to therapists.

Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 500-6324

I am an EMDRIA approved consultant and offer EMDR consultation to therapists.

Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 500-6324

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Self Esteem

Expertise

Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
People Pleasing
Phobias
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

I offer a flexible, collaborative and trauma-informed approach to therapy. In our initial appointment, we will create a plan for addressing your therapy goals in a way that helps you get your life back.

Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 500-6324

Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 500-6324

3 Endorsements

Nadine Bilawski

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP

Emily is passionate about the work she does and genuinely cares about each of her clients. She is an excellent therapist!

Kristina Dragnea

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MC

Mindful Maelstrom Wellness Clinic

Registered Psychotherapist, CPsych, MC, RP, MA, RP, MEd,RP, LMSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
EMDR Consultation
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

In our first session, I'll get to know you and work with you to create a plan to achieve your goals-whether that's improving communication, expressing your needs, building stronger relationships, or managing stress and difficult emotions. Together, we'll focus on giving you practical tools and skills you can use to make real, positive changes in your life.

Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 500-6324

Emily Palermo, Anxiety Therapist | EMDR

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 500-6324