Somatic Therapists in East Gwillimbury, ON
Abuse - Narcissism - Nonmonogamy: Heather Kent
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, CCC, RP
5 Endorsed
East Gwillimbury, ON L9N
You’re dealing with a lot, feeling guilty and confused. Guilty for not loving more or trying harder. You're told it's all your fault - it must be true, right? They were charismatic and charming, showering you with PDA and compliments, but it all changed. You’re the problem, they say, and now you feel trapped and broken. You’re not alone. It's not your fault. You Google “abusive relationships” and discover that you're reading about your life! You need guidance - I know this because I needed it too. I chased “being good enough,” trying to “behave well” for my family. After college, I married and divorced someone who always blamed me.
You’re dealing with a lot, feeling guilty and confused. Guilty for not loving more or trying harder. You're told it's all your fault - it must be true, right? They were charismatic and charming, showering you with PDA and compliments, but it all changed. You’re the problem, they say, and now you feel trapped and broken. You’re not alone. It's not your fault. You Google “abusive relationships” and discover that you're reading about your life! You need guidance - I know this because I needed it too. I chased “being good enough,” trying to “behave well” for my family. After college, I married and divorced someone who always blamed me.
If everyday life feels overwhelming, exhausting, or harder than it seems for others, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, or patterns that may be connected to ADHD or past experiences. Therapy with me is collaborative and flexible. We’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s getting in the way, and experiment with practical tools that fit your life — without pressure to have everything figured out.
If everyday life feels overwhelming, exhausting, or harder than it seems for others, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, or patterns that may be connected to ADHD or past experiences. Therapy with me is collaborative and flexible. We’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s getting in the way, and experiment with practical tools that fit your life — without pressure to have everything figured out.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed space using psychodynamic, attachment-based, somatic, IFS parts-work, mindfulness, and creative arts approaches.
You may understand your patterns yet still overthink, shut down, people please, or repeat painful relationship dynamics. I offer trauma-informed, somatic psychotherapy using relational, body-based, and creative approaches to build emotional steadiness, self-trust, and more fulfilling connections.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed space using psychodynamic, attachment-based, somatic, IFS parts-work, mindfulness, and creative arts approaches.
You may understand your patterns yet still overthink, shut down, people please, or repeat painful relationship dynamics. I offer trauma-informed, somatic psychotherapy using relational, body-based, and creative approaches to build emotional steadiness, self-trust, and more fulfilling connections.
Grounded in a compassionate, trauma-informed psychodynamic approach, I integrate attachment-focused therapy, somatic work, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness.
Virtual appointments only. Many people come to therapy carrying emotional patterns, relationship experiences, or inner conflicts they understand intellectually but still feel stuck in emotionally. Therapy can offer a space to explore how past experiences shape present-day emotions, attachment patterns, relationships, and ways of coping. I particularly support clients navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, self-criticism, and longstanding emotional patterns. I am accepting new online clients—book a free 15-minute consultation or an initial session on my website.
Grounded in a compassionate, trauma-informed psychodynamic approach, I integrate attachment-focused therapy, somatic work, DBT, IFS, and mindfulness.
Virtual appointments only. Many people come to therapy carrying emotional patterns, relationship experiences, or inner conflicts they understand intellectually but still feel stuck in emotionally. Therapy can offer a space to explore how past experiences shape present-day emotions, attachment patterns, relationships, and ways of coping. I particularly support clients navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, self-criticism, and longstanding emotional patterns. I am accepting new online clients—book a free 15-minute consultation or an initial session on my website.
I’m a Registered Social Worker and EMDR Clinician. For 25 years I have supported adults & youth experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, loneliness, and other areas that limit wellness, connection, and ease. At times, we may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected due to current life stressors and/or past experiences. Therapy can support greater awareness, acceptance, and change, to enhance your sense of calm, confidence, and connection. I offer compassionate support to process experiences, untangle the patterns and beliefs that keep you feeling stuck, and create meaningful change toward living the life you want.
I’m a Registered Social Worker and EMDR Clinician. For 25 years I have supported adults & youth experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, loneliness, and other areas that limit wellness, connection, and ease. At times, we may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected due to current life stressors and/or past experiences. Therapy can support greater awareness, acceptance, and change, to enhance your sense of calm, confidence, and connection. I offer compassionate support to process experiences, untangle the patterns and beliefs that keep you feeling stuck, and create meaningful change toward living the life you want.
Her areas of focus include individual and family therapy, neurodivergence, trauma-informed care, and bottom-up approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, somatic work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Music Psychotherapy.
With over 4 years of focused experience supporting neurodivergent teenagers (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Selective Mutism, and learning differences), I work with teenagers and families through a neuro-affirming lens, using a trauma-informed approach to support nervous system co-regulation, unpack emotional burdens and numbness, and foster resiliency. I currently work full-time in a residential mental health facility, supporting adults living with various mental health conditions, including PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, sexual abuse/assault trauma, chronic suicidal ideation, and more.
Her areas of focus include individual and family therapy, neurodivergence, trauma-informed care, and bottom-up approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy, somatic work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Music Psychotherapy.
With over 4 years of focused experience supporting neurodivergent teenagers (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Selective Mutism, and learning differences), I work with teenagers and families through a neuro-affirming lens, using a trauma-informed approach to support nervous system co-regulation, unpack emotional burdens and numbness, and foster resiliency. I currently work full-time in a residential mental health facility, supporting adults living with various mental health conditions, including PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, sexual abuse/assault trauma, chronic suicidal ideation, and more.
Do you feel like you're constantly juggling everyone else's needs while your own keep falling to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or missing the version of yourself who felt calmer and more connected. For many people—especially parents of young children—the pressure to do it all can feel relentless. Therapy offers a place to exhale, gain practical tools, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we'll help you feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to navigate life's challenges with greater balance and self-compassion.
Do you feel like you're constantly juggling everyone else's needs while your own keep falling to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or missing the version of yourself who felt calmer and more connected. For many people—especially parents of young children—the pressure to do it all can feel relentless. Therapy offers a place to exhale, gain practical tools, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we'll help you feel more grounded, confident, and equipped to navigate life's challenges with greater balance and self-compassion.
Facing life's challenges can sometimes overwhelm you, leading to exhaustion, frustration, and hopelessness. Remember, you do not have to go through this challenging time alone, and asking for help is ok. In therapy, you'll find a partnership in which you are gently guided toward self-discovery, self-acceptance, and inner peace. Together, we will explore your best hopes and uncover your strengths to help you feel empowered in the face of challenges. With dedication and time, we can clear any past doubts holding you back from a bright future, genuine happiness, and peace! Hold onto the belief that Hope stands for 'hold on, pain ends.
Facing life's challenges can sometimes overwhelm you, leading to exhaustion, frustration, and hopelessness. Remember, you do not have to go through this challenging time alone, and asking for help is ok. In therapy, you'll find a partnership in which you are gently guided toward self-discovery, self-acceptance, and inner peace. Together, we will explore your best hopes and uncover your strengths to help you feel empowered in the face of challenges. With dedication and time, we can clear any past doubts holding you back from a bright future, genuine happiness, and peace! Hold onto the belief that Hope stands for 'hold on, pain ends.
Mind-body work: Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, EMDR, somatic therapy, Emotional Transformation Therapy and neurofeedback training
As a Registered Psychotherapist and trauma-informed therapist, I bring over twenty years of experience in mental health, specialising in anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, attachment, couples, men's issues, and first responders.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. Here you are encouraged to express yourself freely, without fear of judgement, and feeling heard is fundamental to our well-being. But being heard is where the work begins, not where it ends. From that foundation we go deeper, to the emotions, beliefs and patterns at the root of what brought you here.
Mind-body work: Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, EMDR, somatic therapy, Emotional Transformation Therapy and neurofeedback training
As a Registered Psychotherapist and trauma-informed therapist, I bring over twenty years of experience in mental health, specialising in anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, attachment, couples, men's issues, and first responders.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. Here you are encouraged to express yourself freely, without fear of judgement, and feeling heard is fundamental to our well-being. But being heard is where the work begins, not where it ends. From that foundation we go deeper, to the emotions, beliefs and patterns at the root of what brought you here.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I support those seeking healing and self-discovery. I tailor sessions to each client’s unique story, goals, and needs, drawing on Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mind-Body techniques to foster self-awareness and change. I help clients navigate anxiety, grief, stress, and emotional regulation. Co-facilitating GriefShare and lifelong learning deepens my practice. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where empathy and respect foster transformation.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I support those seeking healing and self-discovery. I tailor sessions to each client’s unique story, goals, and needs, drawing on Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mind-Body techniques to foster self-awareness and change. I help clients navigate anxiety, grief, stress, and emotional regulation. Co-facilitating GriefShare and lifelong learning deepens my practice. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where empathy and respect foster transformation.
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Many people come to therapy wondering “what is wrong with me”? It is my view that the real question is "what has happened in your life that has impacted your beliefs about yourself and your ability to cope with stressful life events"? You may notice that you seem to automatically react to situations in a way that you don't necessarily choose and question if you will ever be able to change. If you have experienced highly stressful and/or traumatic events then you will benefit from a therapeutic approach that mindfully explores your personal experiences and strengthens your resiliency to respond rather than react.
Many people come to therapy wondering “what is wrong with me”? It is my view that the real question is "what has happened in your life that has impacted your beliefs about yourself and your ability to cope with stressful life events"? You may notice that you seem to automatically react to situations in a way that you don't necessarily choose and question if you will ever be able to change. If you have experienced highly stressful and/or traumatic events then you will benefit from a therapeutic approach that mindfully explores your personal experiences and strengthens your resiliency to respond rather than react.
I am the founder of Nuummite Psychotherapy and I support people who appear steady on the outside yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or lost beneath life’s demands. My work is trauma-informed and evidence-based, integrating EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, and psychosomatic approaches to explore how unresolved trauma, grief, and relational patterns live in both the mind and body. I also incorporate spiritually grounded and holistic practices, including sound therapy and mind–body work, to support deeper nervous-system regulation and healing. I work with individuals, couples, families, children, and teens.
I am the founder of Nuummite Psychotherapy and I support people who appear steady on the outside yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or lost beneath life’s demands. My work is trauma-informed and evidence-based, integrating EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, and psychosomatic approaches to explore how unresolved trauma, grief, and relational patterns live in both the mind and body. I also incorporate spiritually grounded and holistic practices, including sound therapy and mind–body work, to support deeper nervous-system regulation and healing. I work with individuals, couples, families, children, and teens.
You may be feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled, despite doing everything 'right.' We are often taught to bypass our emotions and are rewarded for our ability to push through discomfort.
In my practice, I provide a safe, collaborative space where we can slow down, tune into your thoughts and feelings, and gain insight into the patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck. I gently guide you out of cycles of overthinking and self-criticism, helping you move toward emotional clarity and compassionate self-understanding.
You may be feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled, despite doing everything 'right.' We are often taught to bypass our emotions and are rewarded for our ability to push through discomfort.
In my practice, I provide a safe, collaborative space where we can slow down, tune into your thoughts and feelings, and gain insight into the patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck. I gently guide you out of cycles of overthinking and self-criticism, helping you move toward emotional clarity and compassionate self-understanding.
Zoë Beiko, Infidelity & Betrayal Trauma Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, H BA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I take a person-centred, trauma-informed, somatic approach to give clients a safe space to tell their story, be validated, and feel seen.
Currently away until September 14, 2026.
Hi! If you’re reading this, it might mean you are wanting support while navigating complicated feelings of confusion, grief, anger or sadness in your life as a result of betrayal trauma. I support clients, whether you have been betrayed, are the betrayer, or are a couple who have experienced betrayal in your relationship, with compassion and non-judgment to ensure you have the safety to explore your experiences. I might be able to support you if you are wanting to heal from relationship trauma and feel better about yourself and your life. You do not need to carry those heavy loads alone!
I take a person-centred, trauma-informed, somatic approach to give clients a safe space to tell their story, be validated, and feel seen.
Currently away until September 14, 2026.
Hi! If you’re reading this, it might mean you are wanting support while navigating complicated feelings of confusion, grief, anger or sadness in your life as a result of betrayal trauma. I support clients, whether you have been betrayed, are the betrayer, or are a couple who have experienced betrayal in your relationship, with compassion and non-judgment to ensure you have the safety to explore your experiences. I might be able to support you if you are wanting to heal from relationship trauma and feel better about yourself and your life. You do not need to carry those heavy loads alone!
I take a holistic, strength-based, and feminist approach, integrating trauma-informed care, CBT, narrative, internal family systems, sex therapy, culturally affirming practices, somatic therapy and spiritual work to help you reconnect with yourself and live a more fulfilling life.
If you're considering therapy, you've already taken an important step toward healing and self-discovery. In our work together, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space where empathy, validation, and empowerment are at the heart of everything we do.
As a relationally focused therapist, I believe our connection is an essential part of the healing process. I meet you where you are with compassion and understanding and tailor my approach to fit your unique needs and experiences. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to listen deeply and support you in creating meaningful, lasting changes.
I take a holistic, strength-based, and feminist approach, integrating trauma-informed care, CBT, narrative, internal family systems, sex therapy, culturally affirming practices, somatic therapy and spiritual work to help you reconnect with yourself and live a more fulfilling life.
If you're considering therapy, you've already taken an important step toward healing and self-discovery. In our work together, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space where empathy, validation, and empowerment are at the heart of everything we do.
As a relationally focused therapist, I believe our connection is an essential part of the healing process. I meet you where you are with compassion and understanding and tailor my approach to fit your unique needs and experiences. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to listen deeply and support you in creating meaningful, lasting changes.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
It can be an act of courage and strength to seek help. Whether you have been thinking about this for a long time, face new struggles, or both, you deserve to take this step. I am an experienced clinical and health psychologist who helps adults with a broad range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions. More specifically, I often support clients facing acute or chronic medical illness, and those who work, learn or perform in high demand settings (e.g. health care providers, athletes, artists, graduate students, post-grad trainees). I have a particular interest in physician health.
It can be an act of courage and strength to seek help. Whether you have been thinking about this for a long time, face new struggles, or both, you deserve to take this step. I am an experienced clinical and health psychologist who helps adults with a broad range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions. More specifically, I often support clients facing acute or chronic medical illness, and those who work, learn or perform in high demand settings (e.g. health care providers, athletes, artists, graduate students, post-grad trainees). I have a particular interest in physician health.
My practice supports queer and neurodivergent individuals, as well as those navigating shame, body grief, questions about desire, later-in-life self-discovery, and persistent self-doubt. I work with people who are tired of appearing fine while privately wondering whether they are too much, not enough, or somehow navigating sex, intimacy, gender, or relationships incorrectly.
My practice supports queer and neurodivergent individuals, as well as those navigating shame, body grief, questions about desire, later-in-life self-discovery, and persistent self-doubt. I work with people who are tired of appearing fine while privately wondering whether they are too much, not enough, or somehow navigating sex, intimacy, gender, or relationships incorrectly.
The primary therapeutic approaches revolve around domains in Narrative, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Existential, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Somatic, and Music-Integrated therapy - with client preference of approach as a focal point.
I'm here to support anyone struggling with life's various challenges. Coming from a highly mobile education industry and music-focused background, I endeavour to provide reflection through various lenses - with a combination of self-exploration and creativity. If you are looking for someone who is open and eclectic in their approach, while maintaining a focus on your development, we could be a wonderful fit!
The primary therapeutic approaches revolve around domains in Narrative, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Existential, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Somatic, and Music-Integrated therapy - with client preference of approach as a focal point.
I'm here to support anyone struggling with life's various challenges. Coming from a highly mobile education industry and music-focused background, I endeavour to provide reflection through various lenses - with a combination of self-exploration and creativity. If you are looking for someone who is open and eclectic in their approach, while maintaining a focus on your development, we could be a wonderful fit!
Accepting new clients! Whether you are initially approaching therapy or searching for new perspectives on issues you've been working on for a lifetime, I'll work with you to facilitate self-discovery and hope.
Accepting new clients! Whether you are initially approaching therapy or searching for new perspectives on issues you've been working on for a lifetime, I'll work with you to facilitate self-discovery and hope.
Nearby Somatic Counsellors Searches for East Gwillimbury
- Aurora
- Bradford
- Georgina
- Keswick
- King City
- Maple
- Newmarket
- Richmond Hill
- Stouffville
- Tottenham
- Uxbridge
- Whitchurch-Stouffville
Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.