EMDR Therapists in East York, ON

Wiseman Counseling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East York, ON M4B
Some of the techniques I use include EMDR, art therapy, mindfulness training,psychodynamic therapy and Neurofeedback.
*Currently accepting clients for waitlist* It takes a strong person to reach out for help and I applaud your first step in searching for a therapist. My focus is to help you, or your child/adolescent, to best understand your issue(s)/fears and to make them more tangible. If you are dealing with a trauma or loss I will help you move forward and see yourself as a survivor and regain control of your life. Our sessions can help you become more self-aware & understand the reasons behind behaviours, emotions and reactions.
Some of the techniques I use include EMDR, art therapy, mindfulness training,psychodynamic therapy and Neurofeedback.
*Currently accepting clients for waitlist* It takes a strong person to reach out for help and I applaud your first step in searching for a therapist. My focus is to help you, or your child/adolescent, to best understand your issue(s)/fears and to make them more tangible. If you are dealing with a trauma or loss I will help you move forward and see yourself as a survivor and regain control of your life. Our sessions can help you become more self-aware & understand the reasons behind behaviours, emotions and reactions.

I've trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR.
Hey there, I'm Negin! For the past five years, I've been deeply engaged in exploring childhood psychology. With dual Master's degrees, one in Clinical Psychology and another in Education with a specialization in Developmental Psychology, my focus is on supporting adults, families, and children navigating anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related issues. My approach is collaborative, working closely with both children and their families to confront whatever life throws their way. Whether it's soothing anxious thoughts or unpacking difficult experiences. we're in it together.
I've trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR.
Hey there, I'm Negin! For the past five years, I've been deeply engaged in exploring childhood psychology. With dual Master's degrees, one in Clinical Psychology and another in Education with a specialization in Developmental Psychology, my focus is on supporting adults, families, and children navigating anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related issues. My approach is collaborative, working closely with both children and their families to confront whatever life throws their way. Whether it's soothing anxious thoughts or unpacking difficult experiences. we're in it together.

Yzobela (Isabella) Hyett Perinatal Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, PMH-C
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Online Only
We set goals collaboratively, find the practical tools and approaches (ACT, IFS, EMDR) that help you to stay regulated and effective, addressing current concerns or going deeper, as you need.
Specializing in Pregnancy/Postpartum and Women's issues. You are not broken - you are dealing with stress, grief, or trauma, as well as family, relationships, and work. You're feeling overwhelmed - your big emotions or negative thoughts are running the show, and you're looking for ways to feel more centred and in control. Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space where we can tap into our own wisdom and learn how to show up in our lives as the people we want to be. I can help you make sense of how you got here, get clarity on the inner conflicts that are making you feel stuck, and find a clearer vision of your path to wellness.
We set goals collaboratively, find the practical tools and approaches (ACT, IFS, EMDR) that help you to stay regulated and effective, addressing current concerns or going deeper, as you need.
Specializing in Pregnancy/Postpartum and Women's issues. You are not broken - you are dealing with stress, grief, or trauma, as well as family, relationships, and work. You're feeling overwhelmed - your big emotions or negative thoughts are running the show, and you're looking for ways to feel more centred and in control. Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space where we can tap into our own wisdom and learn how to show up in our lives as the people we want to be. I can help you make sense of how you got here, get clarity on the inner conflicts that are making you feel stuck, and find a clearer vision of your path to wellness.

Playful Hearts Therapy (Play/ EMDR Therapy)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and work with all ages using this modality.
I'm also a Certified Trauma Assessor providing general and sexual trauma assessment and treatment for all ages. I use a variety of modalities depending on the age of your child/ adolescent, including EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and work with all ages using this modality.
I'm also a Certified Trauma Assessor providing general and sexual trauma assessment and treatment for all ages. I use a variety of modalities depending on the age of your child/ adolescent, including EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy.

I incorporate multiple evidence based therapies in my practice including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy and somatics.
I am a queer Registered Social Worker in BC and Ontario with ten years of experience practicing psychotherapy in the public and private sector. My practice is informed by my anti-oppressive, anti-racist and intersectional feminist values. I am experienced and passionate about supporting clients with the following presenting issues: identity & gender exploration, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I can offer structured treatment for a variety of presenting concerns including social & general anxiety, OCD, depression and PTSD. I also work with clients in an unstructured, exploratory manner focused on cultivating self awareness.
I incorporate multiple evidence based therapies in my practice including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy and somatics.
I am a queer Registered Social Worker in BC and Ontario with ten years of experience practicing psychotherapy in the public and private sector. My practice is informed by my anti-oppressive, anti-racist and intersectional feminist values. I am experienced and passionate about supporting clients with the following presenting issues: identity & gender exploration, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I can offer structured treatment for a variety of presenting concerns including social & general anxiety, OCD, depression and PTSD. I also work with clients in an unstructured, exploratory manner focused on cultivating self awareness.

Therapeutic approaches like EMDR and Somatic therapy are used to help safely address the traumas that persistently affect and dysregulate the nervous system and to support in re-training the brain and body to function more adaptively and with more ease.
Life is beautiful but it is also hard, exhausting, sad, messy and temperamental. Coping with the intense pressures and stress we face can be very challenging and isolating. I believe therapy is about having a relationship where we can safely and authentically explore and discover where we tend to hide parts of ourselves, run away, and hold back our truth from the world. Together we will explore this in a manner that welcomes and supports your whole being to foster an ongoing process of self-awareness, healing and self development - and towards you moving in the world with greater resiliency, authenticity and a deeper sense of self.
Therapeutic approaches like EMDR and Somatic therapy are used to help safely address the traumas that persistently affect and dysregulate the nervous system and to support in re-training the brain and body to function more adaptively and with more ease.
Life is beautiful but it is also hard, exhausting, sad, messy and temperamental. Coping with the intense pressures and stress we face can be very challenging and isolating. I believe therapy is about having a relationship where we can safely and authentically explore and discover where we tend to hide parts of ourselves, run away, and hold back our truth from the world. Together we will explore this in a manner that welcomes and supports your whole being to foster an ongoing process of self-awareness, healing and self development - and towards you moving in the world with greater resiliency, authenticity and a deeper sense of self.

I incorporate neuroscience-informed techniques like Mindfulness and Somatic Exeperiencing using IFS and EMDR.
Hello! I’m Mona, co-owner of A to Z Psychotherapy. I work with teens, adults, and couples, blending trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and evidence-based approaches to therapy. I’m passionate about building a strong therapeutic alliance with you, by creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, together. My goal is to help you tap into your strengths and collaborate with you on finding meaningful solutions.
I incorporate neuroscience-informed techniques like Mindfulness and Somatic Exeperiencing using IFS and EMDR.
Hello! I’m Mona, co-owner of A to Z Psychotherapy. I work with teens, adults, and couples, blending trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and evidence-based approaches to therapy. I’m passionate about building a strong therapeutic alliance with you, by creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, together. My goal is to help you tap into your strengths and collaborate with you on finding meaningful solutions.

Laura Crawford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
In my work with clients I draw from a number of evidence-based modalities, including EFT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Narrative, and CBT.
Engaging in therapy, whether for the first time or with a new therapist, can be intensively vulnerable. When working with me, I approach each session with genuine curiosity and openness to help create a felt sense of safety for clients to explore their feelings and concerns. As a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with young people, adults, and families, I have experience working with clients and families in various contexts, including as a child and family therapist, school social worker, and individual therapist.
In my work with clients I draw from a number of evidence-based modalities, including EFT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Narrative, and CBT.
Engaging in therapy, whether for the first time or with a new therapist, can be intensively vulnerable. When working with me, I approach each session with genuine curiosity and openness to help create a felt sense of safety for clients to explore their feelings and concerns. As a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with young people, adults, and families, I have experience working with clients and families in various contexts, including as a child and family therapist, school social worker, and individual therapist.

If you're reading this, things might be hard right now. As a therapist I don't have all the answers or a magic wand, but working together, we can find the insight and understanding to open the doorway to a new way of being. As a queer woman I provide a safe space to sit with questions, confusion and ultimately finding your true self. You have within you the resources to live with more joy and less regret! We will work together using creativity, laughter and healing to support in the challenges of making changes in your life.
If you're reading this, things might be hard right now. As a therapist I don't have all the answers or a magic wand, but working together, we can find the insight and understanding to open the doorway to a new way of being. As a queer woman I provide a safe space to sit with questions, confusion and ultimately finding your true self. You have within you the resources to live with more joy and less regret! We will work together using creativity, laughter and healing to support in the challenges of making changes in your life.

I'm a therapist with 35+ years experience in working with people like you and problems like yours. My passion is work with families, couples and individuals looking for more satisfying and rewarding relationships. I see you as a unique individual, and excite in developing new solutions that suit your needs. I believe that your children teach you how to be their 'best' parent and your parents hand over a legacy that you can continue or you can create a new one to pass on. I have worked in 3 countries & specialize in Couples & Family -transitions, loss, parenting, trauma, anxiety & finding joy. Sessions are every 2wks for 90 min.
I'm a therapist with 35+ years experience in working with people like you and problems like yours. My passion is work with families, couples and individuals looking for more satisfying and rewarding relationships. I see you as a unique individual, and excite in developing new solutions that suit your needs. I believe that your children teach you how to be their 'best' parent and your parents hand over a legacy that you can continue or you can create a new one to pass on. I have worked in 3 countries & specialize in Couples & Family -transitions, loss, parenting, trauma, anxiety & finding joy. Sessions are every 2wks for 90 min.
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I am an EMDR-trained, trauma-responsive Relational therapist.
Our focus will be on building a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship so that you can explore and know yourself more fully, including who you are and want to be in relationship to others. We will work together to identify the relational roots of your strengths as well the roots of what troubles you so that we can untangle and tend towards growth.
I am an EMDR-trained, trauma-responsive Relational therapist.
Our focus will be on building a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship so that you can explore and know yourself more fully, including who you are and want to be in relationship to others. We will work together to identify the relational roots of your strengths as well the roots of what troubles you so that we can untangle and tend towards growth.

Quitzia de Velasco
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MPS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6H
EMDR sessions typically last 90 minutes and will be charged based on the time used, with costs communicated in advance.
Do you struggle with a sense of self and lost joy affecting your day-to-day life and relationships? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by not finding the purpose and motivation of your life? Does it affect your personal and professional life? Do you wonder if you have it in you to feel better? Now more than ever, people feel uncertain about finding their place in life, navigating through losses or finding their inner self. Are you wrestling to find a safe and healthy attachment to people, things or situations?
EMDR sessions typically last 90 minutes and will be charged based on the time used, with costs communicated in advance.
Do you struggle with a sense of self and lost joy affecting your day-to-day life and relationships? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by not finding the purpose and motivation of your life? Does it affect your personal and professional life? Do you wonder if you have it in you to feel better? Now more than ever, people feel uncertain about finding their place in life, navigating through losses or finding their inner self. Are you wrestling to find a safe and healthy attachment to people, things or situations?

I work with individuals using a blend of approaches including EMDR, IFS, body-based interventions and mindfulness skills.
I am a registered psychotherapist and trained Yoga therapist. I practice in a collaborative manner, with the intention to stabilize current symptoms and understand and process where they originate from in order to stop the cycle of pain and distress. In a safe manner, we will work to unburden you from traumas and painful patterns and beliefs.
I work with individuals using a blend of approaches including EMDR, IFS, body-based interventions and mindfulness skills.
I am a registered psychotherapist and trained Yoga therapist. I practice in a collaborative manner, with the intention to stabilize current symptoms and understand and process where they originate from in order to stop the cycle of pain and distress. In a safe manner, we will work to unburden you from traumas and painful patterns and beliefs.

Men Therapy Toronto | Sex & Porn Addiction
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
EMDR (in training) is clinical modality we use to treat trauma in men.
Men Therapy Toronto offers counselling and psychotherapy services for men in Toronto, Ontario (GTA). Men Therapy Toronto specializes in both the diagnosis and treatment of sex and porn addiction along with men's mental health concerns. Our team consists of Registered Psychotherapists (RPs) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT). We support men working through issues related to anxiety, depression, anger management, career stress and trauma. We also run 4 8-week healthy sexuality and masculinity men's groups. Our offices are located in midtown Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton).
EMDR (in training) is clinical modality we use to treat trauma in men.
Men Therapy Toronto offers counselling and psychotherapy services for men in Toronto, Ontario (GTA). Men Therapy Toronto specializes in both the diagnosis and treatment of sex and porn addiction along with men's mental health concerns. Our team consists of Registered Psychotherapists (RPs) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT). We support men working through issues related to anxiety, depression, anger management, career stress and trauma. We also run 4 8-week healthy sexuality and masculinity men's groups. Our offices are located in midtown Toronto (Yonge & Eglinton).

My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, integrating therapies like CBT, DBT, EFT, and EMDR for deeper healing.
Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes, we carry pain and patterns that are hard to break on our own. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I offer a space where you can process, heal, and move forward at your own pace.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, integrating therapies like CBT, DBT, EFT, and EMDR for deeper healing.
Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes, we carry pain and patterns that are hard to break on our own. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I offer a space where you can process, heal, and move forward at your own pace.

I utilise Existential Therapy as my overarching framework, within which I utilise techniques and interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and also EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy).
Every person who enters therapy is capable of achieving what they are seeking. By evaluating one’s lifestyle, habits, and relationships you can achieve the self-awareness needed to understand how to make changes and truly recognize your inner potential.
I utilise Existential Therapy as my overarching framework, within which I utilise techniques and interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and also EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy).
Every person who enters therapy is capable of achieving what they are seeking. By evaluating one’s lifestyle, habits, and relationships you can achieve the self-awareness needed to understand how to make changes and truly recognize your inner potential.

Jessica Vargas
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MEd, MA, C-IAYT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6M
With multiple Master degrees and training in a range of approaches - including EMDR, ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, parts work (IFS), Gottman Methods, Grief, and more - I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs.
In Ontario, 30% of people will face a mental health challenge in their lifetime (ICES, 2024). You are not alone. Many people struggle with stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Seeking support is a courageous first step. Therapy offers a space to explore your experiences, understand patterns, and develop tools for change. Healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you're navigating a life transition or feeling stuck, support is available.
With multiple Master degrees and training in a range of approaches - including EMDR, ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, parts work (IFS), Gottman Methods, Grief, and more - I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs.
In Ontario, 30% of people will face a mental health challenge in their lifetime (ICES, 2024). You are not alone. Many people struggle with stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Seeking support is a courageous first step. Therapy offers a space to explore your experiences, understand patterns, and develop tools for change. Healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you're navigating a life transition or feeling stuck, support is available.

I offer EMDR, CBT, CPT, emotion focused, play therapy, solution focused, family dynamic and talk therapy to set realistic goals & steps to accomplish them.
Accepting NEW clients. I provide individual and family therapy to children, teens and adults. I have over 15 years working in hospitals, schools, residential treatment and private practice. Are you an individual or a family who is struggling with daily life challenges? These daily life challenges can affect important aspects of your life including interpersonal relationships, work, and your mental health. In turn, it may lead to anxiety, depression or substance use. I am here as part of your support system to assist you overcome challenges you currently face. I use a have a variety of therapeutic philosophies and coping strategies.
I offer EMDR, CBT, CPT, emotion focused, play therapy, solution focused, family dynamic and talk therapy to set realistic goals & steps to accomplish them.
Accepting NEW clients. I provide individual and family therapy to children, teens and adults. I have over 15 years working in hospitals, schools, residential treatment and private practice. Are you an individual or a family who is struggling with daily life challenges? These daily life challenges can affect important aspects of your life including interpersonal relationships, work, and your mental health. In turn, it may lead to anxiety, depression or substance use. I am here as part of your support system to assist you overcome challenges you currently face. I use a have a variety of therapeutic philosophies and coping strategies.

I offer trauma-focused therapy through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP).
I work collaboratively with my clients, alongside them, seeing them progress, and ensuring they have coping strategies in place they can use in their daily lives. EMDR therapy provides healing from past or recent traumas. SP is a body-based therapy to work through traumas, emotional or life concerns. These therapies assist clients to move forward in life.
I offer trauma-focused therapy through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP).
I work collaboratively with my clients, alongside them, seeing them progress, and ensuring they have coping strategies in place they can use in their daily lives. EMDR therapy provides healing from past or recent traumas. SP is a body-based therapy to work through traumas, emotional or life concerns. These therapies assist clients to move forward in life.

Juanna Nguyen
Registered Psychotherapist, BMT, MEd, MTA, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4S
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) which can aid in alleviating emotional distress.
Hello! My name is Juanna and I am a Certified Music Therapist, a Canadian Certified Counsellor, and a Registered Psychotherapist. I am open to seeing clients of any age. Whether you are experiencing feelings of depression or anxiety, performance anxiety, family/relationship issues, trauma, grief, and/or otherwise, I am here to guide you in 1) exploring and understanding your emotions in a non-judgmental space and 2) finding meaning and gaining insight into your experiences.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) which can aid in alleviating emotional distress.
Hello! My name is Juanna and I am a Certified Music Therapist, a Canadian Certified Counsellor, and a Registered Psychotherapist. I am open to seeing clients of any age. Whether you are experiencing feelings of depression or anxiety, performance anxiety, family/relationship issues, trauma, grief, and/or otherwise, I am here to guide you in 1) exploring and understanding your emotions in a non-judgmental space and 2) finding meaning and gaining insight into your experiences.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.