Somatic Therapists in East York, ON
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
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.
Then working to change beliefs and somatic patterns.
Thanks for visiting <3 Perhaps this a moment of change-seeking in your life, maybe you're wanting to have better relationship with yourself and others, heal and change old patterns and feel lighter and resilient.
Healing is a journey of reconnecting with ourselves through radical self-compassion, and accepting and embracing all of our parts. I offer a nonjudgmental space where we can work together to explore your inner world with curiosity, understand your adaptive responses and strategies, and tune into the wisdom of your body as a resource for change and growth. Together, we’ll navigate life’s waves with mind-body resiliency.
Then working to change beliefs and somatic patterns.
Thanks for visiting <3 Perhaps this a moment of change-seeking in your life, maybe you're wanting to have better relationship with yourself and others, heal and change old patterns and feel lighter and resilient.
Healing is a journey of reconnecting with ourselves through radical self-compassion, and accepting and embracing all of our parts. I offer a nonjudgmental space where we can work together to explore your inner world with curiosity, understand your adaptive responses and strategies, and tune into the wisdom of your body as a resource for change and growth. Together, we’ll navigate life’s waves with mind-body resiliency.
It's important that you acknowledge yourself for taking the step to find a therapist who can provide guidance. In my forty years of experience I've learned that a big part of the healing occurs as a result of the relationship between client and psychotherapist. When this relationship is grounded in safety and compassion, the relationship healing occurs. My working style is client centered and collaborative. It invites self-inquiry and body awareness leading to a deeper understanding of issues and their root causes.
It's important that you acknowledge yourself for taking the step to find a therapist who can provide guidance. In my forty years of experience I've learned that a big part of the healing occurs as a result of the relationship between client and psychotherapist. When this relationship is grounded in safety and compassion, the relationship healing occurs. My working style is client centered and collaborative. It invites self-inquiry and body awareness leading to a deeper understanding of issues and their root causes.
My therapeutic style is eclectic and integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural, Dialectical Behaviour, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment, Somatic, and Expressive Arts therapies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by sadness? If you’ve experienced trauma—whether through family violence, abuse, relationship struggles, grief, or loss—you don’t have to face it alone. As a trauma-informed Clinical Social Worker, I understand how deeply these experiences can shape your emotional world and sense of safety. I work with both adults and adolescents, offering a compassionate space to explore, process, and heal. Together, we’ll create a personalized approach that honours your story, supports your well-being, and helps you move toward greater balance and resilience.
My therapeutic style is eclectic and integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural, Dialectical Behaviour, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment, Somatic, and Expressive Arts therapies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by sadness? If you’ve experienced trauma—whether through family violence, abuse, relationship struggles, grief, or loss—you don’t have to face it alone. As a trauma-informed Clinical Social Worker, I understand how deeply these experiences can shape your emotional world and sense of safety. I work with both adults and adolescents, offering a compassionate space to explore, process, and heal. Together, we’ll create a personalized approach that honours your story, supports your well-being, and helps you move toward greater balance and resilience.
Do you want to try something different which will challenge you and direct your awareness to how you are living your life? Awareness is the first step in making any change. Awareness gives you a choice: do I keep doing what I have been doing or do I want to "try on" a new behaviour and see what changes? Together we will work through issues which are interfering with your ability to live your life fully in the here and now.
Do you want to try something different which will challenge you and direct your awareness to how you are living your life? Awareness is the first step in making any change. Awareness gives you a choice: do I keep doing what I have been doing or do I want to "try on" a new behaviour and see what changes? Together we will work through issues which are interfering with your ability to live your life fully in the here and now.
I also integrate somatic work, including Yin Yoga, to help clients reconnect with their bodies and regulate emotions.
I work with adults struggling with trauma, attachment wounds, maladaptive patterns such as BPD, and addiction. I am EMDR-trained, IFS-informed, and psychodynamic in approach. I also integrate somatic awareness into therapy, with a focus on body-centered techniques like Yin Yoga, to support healing from trauma in both the body and the mind.
I also integrate somatic work, including Yin Yoga, to help clients reconnect with their bodies and regulate emotions.
I work with adults struggling with trauma, attachment wounds, maladaptive patterns such as BPD, and addiction. I am EMDR-trained, IFS-informed, and psychodynamic in approach. I also integrate somatic awareness into therapy, with a focus on body-centered techniques like Yin Yoga, to support healing from trauma in both the body and the mind.
Do you long to feel truly seen and supported? I know what it’s like to hold everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside. In early adulthood, I went through a period of burnout and emotional overwhelm—and it wasn’t until I connected with someone who truly listened that things began to shift. As a Pre-Licensed Professional and MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision, I now offer that same compassionate presence to others.
Do you long to feel truly seen and supported? I know what it’s like to hold everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside. In early adulthood, I went through a period of burnout and emotional overwhelm—and it wasn’t until I connected with someone who truly listened that things began to shift. As a Pre-Licensed Professional and MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision, I now offer that same compassionate presence to others.
Somatic therapy - a holistic approach using mind/body.
You find life overwhelming; you recognize you are stuck in patterns or behaviors in your personal or professional life that are not working for you, but you don’t know how to help yourself. You think to yourself “what’s the point?” or “things will never change”. That leads to more overwhelm and procrastination. Maybe you notice your head is full of anxious thoughts or negative self-talk that impacts your mood. You don't have to figure it out alone. Utilize my support to close the gap between where you are today and where you want to be. If you’re ready to make some lasting changes, you’ve come to the right place.
Somatic therapy - a holistic approach using mind/body.
You find life overwhelming; you recognize you are stuck in patterns or behaviors in your personal or professional life that are not working for you, but you don’t know how to help yourself. You think to yourself “what’s the point?” or “things will never change”. That leads to more overwhelm and procrastination. Maybe you notice your head is full of anxious thoughts or negative self-talk that impacts your mood. You don't have to figure it out alone. Utilize my support to close the gap between where you are today and where you want to be. If you’re ready to make some lasting changes, you’ve come to the right place.
I use a present-centred, somatic, relational approach.
Change is possible. You don't need to struggle alone.
I can help you change patterns of behaviours that are getting in your way of feeling more alive. As a trauma-informed therapist with over 14 years experience, I can offer insights and guidance to help you build awareness, listening deeply for what your underlying needs are, and reflecting back to you with compasssion. I work relationally, somatically and in the present moment to address all aspects of what it means to be human: your body, mind and spirit. I bring humour to my sessions, am LGBTQ+ allied and welcome people from all walks of life.
I use a present-centred, somatic, relational approach.
Change is possible. You don't need to struggle alone.
I can help you change patterns of behaviours that are getting in your way of feeling more alive. As a trauma-informed therapist with over 14 years experience, I can offer insights and guidance to help you build awareness, listening deeply for what your underlying needs are, and reflecting back to you with compasssion. I work relationally, somatically and in the present moment to address all aspects of what it means to be human: your body, mind and spirit. I bring humour to my sessions, am LGBTQ+ allied and welcome people from all walks of life.
The fundamental challenge of trauma and conditioning is that they cross our wiring so that our brains assess anything that is familiar as "safe" even if it hurts or depletes us and anything that is new as "threat" even if it holds the key to our freedom and well-being. My job is to inspire and support you in moving into territory that is new and therefor scary but promises to provide the long-term, sustainable energy required to have a life that is peaceful, spacious and nourishing to you.
The fundamental challenge of trauma and conditioning is that they cross our wiring so that our brains assess anything that is familiar as "safe" even if it hurts or depletes us and anything that is new as "threat" even if it holds the key to our freedom and well-being. My job is to inspire and support you in moving into territory that is new and therefor scary but promises to provide the long-term, sustainable energy required to have a life that is peaceful, spacious and nourishing to you.
We all want to be more balanced, more present and to feel empowered as we move through this world. However, people often experience blockages such as depression and anxiety due to traumas and conscious or unconscious fears about their own worth, inner wisdom and ability to pursue their own path. My purpose in working with you is to help you find meaning in your pain, heal, feel into your purpose, develop deep self love, find depth in your joy, manifest your highest good and reflect the sparkling light of who you are back out into the world.
We all want to be more balanced, more present and to feel empowered as we move through this world. However, people often experience blockages such as depression and anxiety due to traumas and conscious or unconscious fears about their own worth, inner wisdom and ability to pursue their own path. My purpose in working with you is to help you find meaning in your pain, heal, feel into your purpose, develop deep self love, find depth in your joy, manifest your highest good and reflect the sparkling light of who you are back out into the world.
I have trained in embodied relational Gestalt, leaning into somatic, sensory and bodily experiences.
Hello and I'm glad you have visited me here! Perhaps you want a place to connect more deeply with yourself and others, or get support for present or past issues. I will meet you with compassion and where you are at in this moment. I see clients for a diverse array of concerns, and/or a desire for personal growth. My clients tend to be ready for change, ready to explore new possibilities and want someone with compassion to help get "unstuck" from old patterns & beliefs that aren't working anymore. Info: Weekday daytimes only. Online. Please note this is Not a crisis service, it may take me 24-48 hours to reply to any messages.+
I have trained in embodied relational Gestalt, leaning into somatic, sensory and bodily experiences.
Hello and I'm glad you have visited me here! Perhaps you want a place to connect more deeply with yourself and others, or get support for present or past issues. I will meet you with compassion and where you are at in this moment. I see clients for a diverse array of concerns, and/or a desire for personal growth. My clients tend to be ready for change, ready to explore new possibilities and want someone with compassion to help get "unstuck" from old patterns & beliefs that aren't working anymore. Info: Weekday daytimes only. Online. Please note this is Not a crisis service, it may take me 24-48 hours to reply to any messages.+
Managing our relationships, work, school, and life changes can feel overwhelming. You may be overthinking about friends, jobs and relationships, or having a difficult time developing and maintaining positive relationships with family, friends, or partners. While these challenges pile up, anxiety, anger, and sadness can start to cloud our thinking making it hard to tackle what we're experiencing on our own. Therapy can help us cope with what we're are going through, while also helping us learn more about ourselves along the way and regain control over parts of our life we felt we lost.
Managing our relationships, work, school, and life changes can feel overwhelming. You may be overthinking about friends, jobs and relationships, or having a difficult time developing and maintaining positive relationships with family, friends, or partners. While these challenges pile up, anxiety, anger, and sadness can start to cloud our thinking making it hard to tackle what we're experiencing on our own. Therapy can help us cope with what we're are going through, while also helping us learn more about ourselves along the way and regain control over parts of our life we felt we lost.
As trauma informed, I draw from somatic approaches ie.
You may be at a point in your life when you want to look at the barriers that are getting in your way or envision a different situation than you have now. Whether you are sorting through an overwhelming life event, or are wondering why you feel a certain way, I want to understand your experience and what is important to you. It is key that you feel supported to bring forward what you want to talk about so that together we can begin to make sense of what is going on for you.
As trauma informed, I draw from somatic approaches ie.
You may be at a point in your life when you want to look at the barriers that are getting in your way or envision a different situation than you have now. Whether you are sorting through an overwhelming life event, or are wondering why you feel a certain way, I want to understand your experience and what is important to you. It is key that you feel supported to bring forward what you want to talk about so that together we can begin to make sense of what is going on for you.
Incorporating the mind and body, I draw from relational, psychodynamic, somatic, attachment based and trauma focused frameworks.
Life can feel challenging at times, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You may be experiencing feelings of sadness, worry, anger, shame, fear, grief or despair. Struggling with difficult emotions can take away from living in the present moment. Instead you may find yourself dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, over-thinking, reliving painful memories and stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Together we will slow things down so we can explore your experiences and the parts of you that may be hard to understand.
Incorporating the mind and body, I draw from relational, psychodynamic, somatic, attachment based and trauma focused frameworks.
Life can feel challenging at times, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You may be experiencing feelings of sadness, worry, anger, shame, fear, grief or despair. Struggling with difficult emotions can take away from living in the present moment. Instead you may find yourself dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, over-thinking, reliving painful memories and stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Together we will slow things down so we can explore your experiences and the parts of you that may be hard to understand.
Do you or a loved one need more stability in your safety, relationships, or day to day life? Maybe that out-of-control urge exploded again, and you wish you could find that kind of relief without all the mess afterward. Maybe it exploded in one or more of your relationships, and you don’t know what to do, but you feel unspeakably lost or lonely about it. Maybe at times you’ve given up on life being worth living. Maybe other times you put on a game face, and folks have no idea what you're (not really), holding together. Or maybe it's your partner or kiddo going through this, and you need support yourself. I'm here to help.
Do you or a loved one need more stability in your safety, relationships, or day to day life? Maybe that out-of-control urge exploded again, and you wish you could find that kind of relief without all the mess afterward. Maybe it exploded in one or more of your relationships, and you don’t know what to do, but you feel unspeakably lost or lonely about it. Maybe at times you’ve given up on life being worth living. Maybe other times you put on a game face, and folks have no idea what you're (not really), holding together. Or maybe it's your partner or kiddo going through this, and you need support yourself. I'm here to help.
Your relationship can improve. As a certified couples therapist, I help partners rediscover intimacy—even in the midst of intense conflict. Together, we’ll break cycles of unresolved issues and replace arguments with connection and a path forward. I support couples at every stage, giving them tools and a safe space to address challenges such as communication breakdowns, mistrust, bitterness, and differences in values, personality, parenting, in-laws, cultural dynamics, or finances. There is a formula for a healthy relationship, and I believe anyone can learn this and find belonging.
Your relationship can improve. As a certified couples therapist, I help partners rediscover intimacy—even in the midst of intense conflict. Together, we’ll break cycles of unresolved issues and replace arguments with connection and a path forward. I support couples at every stage, giving them tools and a safe space to address challenges such as communication breakdowns, mistrust, bitterness, and differences in values, personality, parenting, in-laws, cultural dynamics, or finances. There is a formula for a healthy relationship, and I believe anyone can learn this and find belonging.
Karen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CCC, MACP, BEd, BA, OCT
12 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a neurodivergent therapist with decades of experience providing ADHD & anxiety therapy, trauma and autism-informed counselling, and somatic support, along with lived experience of parenting and chronic illness.
My work supports ADHD moms, teachers, high achievers, and neurodivergent men and women to reduce burnout, regulate emotions, improve relationships & communication, and build practical strategies that work with how your brain works, not against it.
I can also guide you through supportive resources such as the Disability Tax Credit and educational grants.
I’m a neurodivergent therapist with decades of experience providing ADHD & anxiety therapy, trauma and autism-informed counselling, and somatic support, along with lived experience of parenting and chronic illness.
My work supports ADHD moms, teachers, high achievers, and neurodivergent men and women to reduce burnout, regulate emotions, improve relationships & communication, and build practical strategies that work with how your brain works, not against it.
I can also guide you through supportive resources such as the Disability Tax Credit and educational grants.
Danielle Phegan
Registered Psychotherapist, AAMFT
2 Endorsed
East York, ON M4C
Not accepting new clients
I believe in the innate ability of every individual to grow and heal, sometimes we need help. For twenty five years I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families and groups on their healing journeys. I work with an anti-oppression and client-centered perspective, which celebrates the unique needs of every client I see. Therapy is an evolving collaboration that needs a safe space to explore challenging feelings, thoughts and relationships in support of new insights, repair, and connection.
I believe in the innate ability of every individual to grow and heal, sometimes we need help. For twenty five years I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families and groups on their healing journeys. I work with an anti-oppression and client-centered perspective, which celebrates the unique needs of every client I see. Therapy is an evolving collaboration that needs a safe space to explore challenging feelings, thoughts and relationships in support of new insights, repair, and connection.
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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.