Trauma Focused Therapists in East York, ON
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.
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.
Welcome to Therapedia Centre, where you can be matched with a psychotherapist who would best fit your therapeutic goals and needs. We are a team of psychotherapists from different cultural backgrounds, who welcome individuals from all lines of life, with all sorts of experiences, and choices of lifestyle. Whether you are struggling in your personal or romantic relationships or face conflicts in your professional fields or experience new challenges in your new roles (as a parent, partner, etc), our psychotherapists can provide new perspectives to help you manage your situation better. If you have been feeling stuck, we may help.
Welcome to Therapedia Centre, where you can be matched with a psychotherapist who would best fit your therapeutic goals and needs. We are a team of psychotherapists from different cultural backgrounds, who welcome individuals from all lines of life, with all sorts of experiences, and choices of lifestyle. Whether you are struggling in your personal or romantic relationships or face conflicts in your professional fields or experience new challenges in your new roles (as a parent, partner, etc), our psychotherapists can provide new perspectives to help you manage your situation better. If you have been feeling stuck, we may help.
I am trained in a number of different therapy approaches including CBT, ACT, Narrative, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Child Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT.
I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to quickly connect with children, build a trusting relationship, and help them to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed. I've worked at various Children's Mental Health Centres in Toronto prior to starting a private practice. I would be happy to be a part of your child/family's journey and a catalyst to their change/success.
I am trained in a number of different therapy approaches including CBT, ACT, Narrative, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Child Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT.
I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to quickly connect with children, build a trusting relationship, and help them to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed. I've worked at various Children's Mental Health Centres in Toronto prior to starting a private practice. I would be happy to be a part of your child/family's journey and a catalyst to their change/success.
Zahra Jamal - Psychotherapy Services
Occupational Therapist, MSc OT, OT(Reg)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
Wiseman Counseling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East York, ON M4B
*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.
*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'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.
You have a dream for your life- create something special, make more money, start a family, live amazing experiences. Yet, despite wishing for these things, you can’t seem to make much progress. You write your goals down but that does not magically move you into action. You read self help books but the good feelings do not last long. You tried manifesting and you’re still waiting for that Bentley to come around the corner…Heck, you might have even tried therapy but week after week after week you just vent and rant and you might be starting to feel even worse...
You have a dream for your life- create something special, make more money, start a family, live amazing experiences. Yet, despite wishing for these things, you can’t seem to make much progress. You write your goals down but that does not magically move you into action. You read self help books but the good feelings do not last long. You tried manifesting and you’re still waiting for that Bentley to come around the corner…Heck, you might have even tried therapy but week after week after week you just vent and rant and you might be starting to feel even worse...
Life can be a lot. Maybe you feel like your emotions are running the show, or maybe you’re so focused on keeping everything together that joy feels like an afterthought. Either way, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. At Open Concepts Therapy, we’re here to support you with a thoughtful, personalized approach that meets you where you are. We work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), and other therapeutic models, we help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward in a way that feels meaningful. No cookie-cutter solutions, just real conversations and practical strategies.
Life can be a lot. Maybe you feel like your emotions are running the show, or maybe you’re so focused on keeping everything together that joy feels like an afterthought. Either way, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. At Open Concepts Therapy, we’re here to support you with a thoughtful, personalized approach that meets you where you are. We work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), and other therapeutic models, we help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward in a way that feels meaningful. No cookie-cutter solutions, just real conversations and practical strategies.
Abloom Therapy: ADHD, Autism, Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, CYC, SSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, my name is Chrissy Gallo - RP (Qualifying), MACP, CYC, SSW. Sometimes, our experiences can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and dysregulated. These emotions can impact our relationships with others and our relationships with ourselves. I encourage therapeutic growth by nurturing the inner child, making peace with the inner critic, and reconnecting clients with their authentic sense of self. I value the healing impact of our parts being seen, heard, validated, and accepted. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered, Self-Compassion, Existential, Narrative, Strength-based, Attachment-based, & Polyvagal Theory.
Hi, my name is Chrissy Gallo - RP (Qualifying), MACP, CYC, SSW. Sometimes, our experiences can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and dysregulated. These emotions can impact our relationships with others and our relationships with ourselves. I encourage therapeutic growth by nurturing the inner child, making peace with the inner critic, and reconnecting clients with their authentic sense of self. I value the healing impact of our parts being seen, heard, validated, and accepted. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered, Self-Compassion, Existential, Narrative, Strength-based, Attachment-based, & Polyvagal Theory.
You may feel that no matter what you do, it's not enough. You carry a huge weight on your shoulders, which can be overwhelming. It takes courage to face the pain and grief of life's challenges. In my work as an arts-based psychotherapist, I am witness to my clients' courage and resilience on a daily basis. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore one's heart and uncover hidden strengths and resources together. My approach is collaborative, person-centred and trauma-informed. I have worked for over fifteen years supporting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, trauma, and disability.
You may feel that no matter what you do, it's not enough. You carry a huge weight on your shoulders, which can be overwhelming. It takes courage to face the pain and grief of life's challenges. In my work as an arts-based psychotherapist, I am witness to my clients' courage and resilience on a daily basis. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore one's heart and uncover hidden strengths and resources together. My approach is collaborative, person-centred and trauma-informed. I have worked for over fifteen years supporting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, trauma, and disability.
Jane Wiltsie
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Please contact to be placed on my waitlist for Individual sessions. DBT skills group for 14-17 year olds on Thursday 6:30pm now open for referrals.
Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.
Please contact to be placed on my waitlist for Individual sessions. DBT skills group for 14-17 year olds on Thursday 6:30pm now open for referrals.
Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.
Meet Our Trauma Focused Counsellors
Your relationship is worth it. As a couples specialist, I help partners rediscover intimacy—even in the midst of intense conflict. Together, we’ll break the cycle of unresolved issues and replace escalating arguments with empathy and understanding. 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 a deep sense of partnership and belonging wherever they are.
Your relationship is worth it. As a couples specialist, I help partners rediscover intimacy—even in the midst of intense conflict. Together, we’ll break the cycle of unresolved issues and replace escalating arguments with empathy and understanding. 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 a deep sense of partnership and belonging wherever they are.
Choosing the right therapist is an important step toward making positive life changes. To help you with this, I would be happy to meet with you for a free 30-minute consultation to assist you in deciding if therapy and my approach are what you are looking for. My areas of expertise include: stress management, anxiety, depression, life transitions, conflict management, trauma recovery, family/couple relationships, work-related stress, parenting and sexual orientation/identity. I will help you find your path forward with clarity toward healing, recovery, and intentional living.
Choosing the right therapist is an important step toward making positive life changes. To help you with this, I would be happy to meet with you for a free 30-minute consultation to assist you in deciding if therapy and my approach are what you are looking for. My areas of expertise include: stress management, anxiety, depression, life transitions, conflict management, trauma recovery, family/couple relationships, work-related stress, parenting and sexual orientation/identity. I will help you find your path forward with clarity toward healing, recovery, and intentional living.
Healthy relationships can offer security, connection, and acceptance. Yet when communication breaks down and unresolved conflict or mistrust builds, relationships can leave us feeling drained and disconnected. Strengthening your ability to express your deepest needs isn’t just about improving relationships — it's about reclaiming your voice, stepping into your power, and fueling your personal growth.
Therapy offers a transformative space where you can deepen self-awareness, develop new skills, and break through barriers standing between you and the life you want to create — both within yourself and in your connection with others.
Healthy relationships can offer security, connection, and acceptance. Yet when communication breaks down and unresolved conflict or mistrust builds, relationships can leave us feeling drained and disconnected. Strengthening your ability to express your deepest needs isn’t just about improving relationships — it's about reclaiming your voice, stepping into your power, and fueling your personal growth.
Therapy offers a transformative space where you can deepen self-awareness, develop new skills, and break through barriers standing between you and the life you want to create — both within yourself and in your connection with others.
I offer brief and long-term individual counseling, to pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I especially welcome queer, trans and gender-diverse clients and those who support them; neurodivergent folks; those wanting to improve their mental health and those wanting to address substance use and/or addiction.
I offer brief and long-term individual counseling, to pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I especially welcome queer, trans and gender-diverse clients and those who support them; neurodivergent folks; those wanting to improve their mental health and those wanting to address substance use and/or addiction.
Kristy White
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, BEd, DIP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
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 see couples in therapy who tell me they are quarrelling too much or who have drifted apart. Often, they need help with slowing down, expressing their softer feelings and understanding their partner's emotions. I also see couples whose lives have been turned upside down by an extra-marital affair and worry that there will never be trust again. I help them learn how an affair doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship. I also see individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma from childhood interfering with their present lives. Young adults and their parents see me for family therapy to improve their relationships.
I see couples in therapy who tell me they are quarrelling too much or who have drifted apart. Often, they need help with slowing down, expressing their softer feelings and understanding their partner's emotions. I also see couples whose lives have been turned upside down by an extra-marital affair and worry that there will never be trust again. I help them learn how an affair doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship. I also see individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma from childhood interfering with their present lives. Young adults and their parents see me for family therapy to improve their relationships.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Manager of mental health and addiction services, I am passionate about healing individuals, families and children (6+) navigate life's challenges. Utilizing theoretical techniques, expressive and art therapies, i draw on creative, evidence based approaches to support healing and growth. Whether you're experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression or seeking guidance with family dynamics or parenting, I work collaboratively to create a space that honors your unique experiences and strengths.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Manager of mental health and addiction services, I am passionate about healing individuals, families and children (6+) navigate life's challenges. Utilizing theoretical techniques, expressive and art therapies, i draw on creative, evidence based approaches to support healing and growth. Whether you're experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression or seeking guidance with family dynamics or parenting, I work collaboratively to create a space that honors your unique experiences and strengths.
Symptoms of anxiety, depression, loss, grief, big life changes, burn-out and mood disorders can be relieved greatly through emotional exploration, mindfulness techniques, and self-compassion. My approach is based on the belief that a deeper understanding of ‘self’ ultimately instills a stronger sense of peace and health in our day to day lives. Honing our natural ability to self-regulate and heal often begins with naming our struggles and traumas in the presence of a supportive other. From here we gain greater clarity on how to take care of ourselves, create boundaries and self-care patterns that instigate lasting change.
Symptoms of anxiety, depression, loss, grief, big life changes, burn-out and mood disorders can be relieved greatly through emotional exploration, mindfulness techniques, and self-compassion. My approach is based on the belief that a deeper understanding of ‘self’ ultimately instills a stronger sense of peace and health in our day to day lives. Honing our natural ability to self-regulate and heal often begins with naming our struggles and traumas in the presence of a supportive other. From here we gain greater clarity on how to take care of ourselves, create boundaries and self-care patterns that instigate lasting change.
Sepideh Saedi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I help working professionals and entrepreneurs trapped in cycles of fear, shame, guilt, or anger go from feeling stuck and limited by their own negative thoughts to thriving and experiencing empowerment and vitality, so they can live a more fulfilling life that aligns with their true potential and inner peace.
I help working professionals and entrepreneurs trapped in cycles of fear, shame, guilt, or anger go from feeling stuck and limited by their own negative thoughts to thriving and experiencing empowerment and vitality, so they can live a more fulfilling life that aligns with their true potential and inner peace.