Somatic Therapists in Markham, ON
I have extensive training and experience in trauma-informed care; some of my specializations include play therapy, art therapy, attachment work, prenatal and postnatal mental health, narrative therapy, somatic experiencing, and other therapeutic interventions.
Hi, I’m Sonia! A passionate therapist specializing in supporting young children, teens, and parents, including those in the postpartum period as well as trauma survivors. In my work, I focus on helping clients from diverse backgrounds navigate anxiety, depression, complex trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem and body image concerns, relationship conflicts, managing big emotions, and the deep loneliness that can sometimes come with these struggles. I believe that healing begins in authentic connections, that’s what I offer every step of the way! And together we’ll strive to take meaningful, action-based steps toward real change.
I have extensive training and experience in trauma-informed care; some of my specializations include play therapy, art therapy, attachment work, prenatal and postnatal mental health, narrative therapy, somatic experiencing, and other therapeutic interventions.
Hi, I’m Sonia! A passionate therapist specializing in supporting young children, teens, and parents, including those in the postpartum period as well as trauma survivors. In my work, I focus on helping clients from diverse backgrounds navigate anxiety, depression, complex trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem and body image concerns, relationship conflicts, managing big emotions, and the deep loneliness that can sometimes come with these struggles. I believe that healing begins in authentic connections, that’s what I offer every step of the way! And together we’ll strive to take meaningful, action-based steps toward real change.
Tara Shafiepour-Psychotherapy, Reiki,
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, CHyp
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3T
My purpose is to support you in releasing old traumas, fears, energetic blocks and limiting thought patterns that keep you from living a liberated and fulfilled life. I take a holistic approach to therapy, drawing on spiritual practices and psycho-education, including, but not limited to, reiki and hypnotherapy. My priority is to make therapy a safe space for you to express yourself freely, without fear of judgement, and to support you in the pursuit of fostering a compassionate relationship with yourself and those around you.
My purpose is to support you in releasing old traumas, fears, energetic blocks and limiting thought patterns that keep you from living a liberated and fulfilled life. I take a holistic approach to therapy, drawing on spiritual practices and psycho-education, including, but not limited to, reiki and hypnotherapy. My priority is to make therapy a safe space for you to express yourself freely, without fear of judgement, and to support you in the pursuit of fostering a compassionate relationship with yourself and those around you.
Together we’ll work at your pace using talk therapy and gentle body-based approaches (like somatic awareness, mindfulness, solution focused therapy and others) to help you reconnect to your inner wisdom, set healthier boundaries, and feel greater ease when making big decisions.
Do you feel overwhelmed in life? Do you put others first, say yes when you want to say no, or keep quiet to avoid conflict. Maybe you feel lost in this fast paced world, or you're moving through a big life transition, grieving a loss, or navigating the impact of addiction in your family. I help individuals who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or lost reconnect with themselves in order to create a purposeful way of living.
Together we’ll work at your pace using talk therapy and gentle body-based approaches (like somatic awareness, mindfulness, solution focused therapy and others) to help you reconnect to your inner wisdom, set healthier boundaries, and feel greater ease when making big decisions.
Do you feel overwhelmed in life? Do you put others first, say yes when you want to say no, or keep quiet to avoid conflict. Maybe you feel lost in this fast paced world, or you're moving through a big life transition, grieving a loss, or navigating the impact of addiction in your family. I help individuals who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or lost reconnect with themselves in order to create a purposeful way of living.
Life can be unpredictable, full of good times, and not-so-good times. Facing the obstacles that are thrown our way can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling defeated, isolated, or stuck. The good news is we are all on this journey together, so you don’t have to do it alone! I am here to be your confidant and to provide a safe space where you can feel comfortable exploring the relationship you have with yourself or with others. I know what it's like to feel like you don’t know what to do, where to go, or how to keep moving forward.
Life can be unpredictable, full of good times, and not-so-good times. Facing the obstacles that are thrown our way can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling defeated, isolated, or stuck. The good news is we are all on this journey together, so you don’t have to do it alone! I am here to be your confidant and to provide a safe space where you can feel comfortable exploring the relationship you have with yourself or with others. I know what it's like to feel like you don’t know what to do, where to go, or how to keep moving forward.
I utilize evidence-based modalities tailored to you:
Trauma Recovery: EMDR, Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP), and AEDP.
Ready for a Mind & Heart Renovation? Is something broken and you’re unsure how to fix it? Are you too exhausted from burnout to even start? You don’t have to do it alone. With 30+ years of expertise, I help renovate your mind and life to be brighter and more resilient.
Even in the 'Dark Night of the Soul'—feeling frozen by toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, or gaslighting—there is hope. Whether you are healing from narcissistic trauma, grieving a loved one (including fur-family), or navigating the pain of infidelity and divorce, we will clear the debris to make room for growth. Think of this as a structural upgrade for your
I utilize evidence-based modalities tailored to you:
Trauma Recovery: EMDR, Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP), and AEDP.
Ready for a Mind & Heart Renovation? Is something broken and you’re unsure how to fix it? Are you too exhausted from burnout to even start? You don’t have to do it alone. With 30+ years of expertise, I help renovate your mind and life to be brighter and more resilient.
Even in the 'Dark Night of the Soul'—feeling frozen by toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, or gaslighting—there is hope. Whether you are healing from narcissistic trauma, grieving a loved one (including fur-family), or navigating the pain of infidelity and divorce, we will clear the debris to make room for growth. Think of this as a structural upgrade for your
I believe every individual has the strength to overcome the difficulties they encounter in life, even when that strength feels hard to find. I specialize in helping people navigate the complexity of life’s many challenges, using research-validated approaches like CBT and ACT. Together, we can recognize patterns that hold you back, identify and reconnect with your values, and cultivate greater self-compassion. My role is not to fix you, but to empower you to discover your own resilience and build the life you desire. Your story matters, and I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.
I believe every individual has the strength to overcome the difficulties they encounter in life, even when that strength feels hard to find. I specialize in helping people navigate the complexity of life’s many challenges, using research-validated approaches like CBT and ACT. Together, we can recognize patterns that hold you back, identify and reconnect with your values, and cultivate greater self-compassion. My role is not to fix you, but to empower you to discover your own resilience and build the life you desire. Your story matters, and I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.
My approach is eclectic and flexible, drawing from CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, somatic practices, EFT, and many other approaches.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if it will help, if it’s worth it, or if anyone will truly understand you. I know what it’s like to sit in the client’s chair, feeling vulnerable yet hopeful, sharing the deepest parts of yourself while navigating the uncertainty of what comes next. My own experience shapes how I show up for you—with compassion, openness, and a commitment to creating a space where you can truly be yourself.
My approach is eclectic and flexible, drawing from CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, somatic practices, EFT, and many other approaches.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if it will help, if it’s worth it, or if anyone will truly understand you. I know what it’s like to sit in the client’s chair, feeling vulnerable yet hopeful, sharing the deepest parts of yourself while navigating the uncertainty of what comes next. My own experience shapes how I show up for you—with compassion, openness, and a commitment to creating a space where you can truly be yourself.
I use an eclectic approach, pulling from relational psychodynamic, somatic, ACT, EFT, IFS, attachment, spiritual, psychedelic and existential therapy.
Experiencing loss in life is 100% going to happen—it's either already happened or it’s coming. Death, the breakdown of a relationship/divorce, partner loss, a terminal diagnosis, cultural differences, or the slow anticipatory grief of a loved one or pet fading—whatever it is, your $h!T is upside down. These things change you. You’re not who you were before & you can’t go back.
Caregivers, grievers, partners, and couples—whether you’re navigating illness together or cultural differences—I’m here. We talk honestly about: death, grief, identity and meaning.
No sugarcoating. Just real conversations and space to find your way forward.
I use an eclectic approach, pulling from relational psychodynamic, somatic, ACT, EFT, IFS, attachment, spiritual, psychedelic and existential therapy.
Experiencing loss in life is 100% going to happen—it's either already happened or it’s coming. Death, the breakdown of a relationship/divorce, partner loss, a terminal diagnosis, cultural differences, or the slow anticipatory grief of a loved one or pet fading—whatever it is, your $h!T is upside down. These things change you. You’re not who you were before & you can’t go back.
Caregivers, grievers, partners, and couples—whether you’re navigating illness together or cultural differences—I’m here. We talk honestly about: death, grief, identity and meaning.
No sugarcoating. Just real conversations and space to find your way forward.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. 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 integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. 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.
Sometimes life becomes heavier than expected. There are moments when something feels off, even when you cannot fully explain why. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about what comes next. Perhaps you have been showing up for work, family, relationships, and responsibilities while quietly carrying more than others realize, or noticing patterns that no longer feel right for you.
Whatever brings you here, your experience deserves space, attention, and care.
Sometimes life becomes heavier than expected. There are moments when something feels off, even when you cannot fully explain why. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or uncertain about what comes next. Perhaps you have been showing up for work, family, relationships, and responsibilities while quietly carrying more than others realize, or noticing patterns that no longer feel right for you.
Whatever brings you here, your experience deserves space, attention, and care.
When helpful, I integrate mindfulness and somatic tools, to support mind-body awareness, strengthen coping skills, and foster meaningful, lasting change.
I'm glad you're here. Knowing firsthand how hard it can be to reach out, I commend you for taking this first step, for leading with courage and breaking the stigma around mental health. As a second-generation Sri Lankan Tamil woman in Toronto, I work from an understanding of acculturation stress, intergenerational dynamics, identity, and family relationships. I deeply respect the resilience people possess and consider it a privilege to support each of my clients as they reconnect with their strengths and move toward lives that feel more grounded, authentic, and aligned with who they are.
When helpful, I integrate mindfulness and somatic tools, to support mind-body awareness, strengthen coping skills, and foster meaningful, lasting change.
I'm glad you're here. Knowing firsthand how hard it can be to reach out, I commend you for taking this first step, for leading with courage and breaking the stigma around mental health. As a second-generation Sri Lankan Tamil woman in Toronto, I work from an understanding of acculturation stress, intergenerational dynamics, identity, and family relationships. I deeply respect the resilience people possess and consider it a privilege to support each of my clients as they reconnect with their strengths and move toward lives that feel more grounded, authentic, and aligned with who they are.
I use a blended approach, drawing from cognitive, somatic, and person-centered methods to fit your needs.
Sometimes the path forward involves accepting who we are today, making new choices, or seeing our past in a clearer light. When you feel overwhelmed or unsure of yourself, finding compassionate support makes all the difference.
I use a blended approach, drawing from cognitive, somatic, and person-centered methods to fit your needs.
Sometimes the path forward involves accepting who we are today, making new choices, or seeing our past in a clearer light. When you feel overwhelmed or unsure of yourself, finding compassionate support makes all the difference.
I use Somatic Experiencing to connect it all, mind and body, to nurture long-lasting, holistic growth and healing.
Life often presents challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain. You may find that your usual ways of coping with stress are no longer as effective as they once were. Whether you’re facing difficulties in relationships, school, work, family dynamics, or managing life’s expectations and losses, the path forward may seem unclear. Taking the first step toward support is an important one, and I am here to offer a safe, collaborative space where we can work together to explore new pathways toward healing and personal growth. I am based out of Toronto, Ontario, but offer virtual services across Canada.
I use Somatic Experiencing to connect it all, mind and body, to nurture long-lasting, holistic growth and healing.
Life often presents challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain. You may find that your usual ways of coping with stress are no longer as effective as they once were. Whether you’re facing difficulties in relationships, school, work, family dynamics, or managing life’s expectations and losses, the path forward may seem unclear. Taking the first step toward support is an important one, and I am here to offer a safe, collaborative space where we can work together to explore new pathways toward healing and personal growth. I am based out of Toronto, Ontario, but offer virtual services across Canada.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
Most people seek out therapy because something feels wrong inside themselves or their lives - it could be mental health challenges, distressing emotions, relationship issues, wounds from the past, or feeling unfulfilled in life. My hope for anyone who starts therapy is that their first experience is one of being understood, a basic need we all have. I aim for therapy to be a time outside of the fast flow of life when people can slow down and attend to themselves in a deeper way. From there, we can begin developing a sense of what most needs our attention, what we are working towards and how to get there.
Most people seek out therapy because something feels wrong inside themselves or their lives - it could be mental health challenges, distressing emotions, relationship issues, wounds from the past, or feeling unfulfilled in life. My hope for anyone who starts therapy is that their first experience is one of being understood, a basic need we all have. I aim for therapy to be a time outside of the fast flow of life when people can slow down and attend to themselves in a deeper way. From there, we can begin developing a sense of what most needs our attention, what we are working towards and how to get there.
My approach uses experiential and mind-body based modalities such as EFT and Somatic Psychotherapy to help my clients re-organize their nervous system and shift their core beliefs from within.
Have you been feeling stuck in the same cycles of anxiety, low mood, or numbness... doing everything you can, yet still feeling unsettled? You’re not alone. And nothing is “wrong” with you. Change often begins when we gently acknowledge that hiding behind the “I’m okay” armor is no longer serving us. Root-cause therapy looks beneath symptoms to the unprocessed experiences your nervous system (mind and body) has been holding onto. By addressing these deeper layers, therapy helps loosen fear, self-doubt, and old wounds, so you can regain a sense of agency, feel more alive, and build deeper, safer connections in your life.
My approach uses experiential and mind-body based modalities such as EFT and Somatic Psychotherapy to help my clients re-organize their nervous system and shift their core beliefs from within.
Have you been feeling stuck in the same cycles of anxiety, low mood, or numbness... doing everything you can, yet still feeling unsettled? You’re not alone. And nothing is “wrong” with you. Change often begins when we gently acknowledge that hiding behind the “I’m okay” armor is no longer serving us. Root-cause therapy looks beneath symptoms to the unprocessed experiences your nervous system (mind and body) has been holding onto. By addressing these deeper layers, therapy helps loosen fear, self-doubt, and old wounds, so you can regain a sense of agency, feel more alive, and build deeper, safer connections in your life.
I use CBT, ACT, Narrative, Somatic, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centred approaches.
I know from personal experience seeking support can feel overwhelming. I am committed to providing a safe, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, gain clarity, and build the tools you need to move forward. My approach is warm, flexible, and tailored to your unique needs, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, autism), men’s mental health, relationships, and the experiences of BIPOC clients.
I use CBT, ACT, Narrative, Somatic, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centred approaches.
I know from personal experience seeking support can feel overwhelming. I am committed to providing a safe, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, gain clarity, and build the tools you need to move forward. My approach is warm, flexible, and tailored to your unique needs, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, autism), men’s mental health, relationships, and the experiences of BIPOC clients.
We offer online trauma therapy for high-achieving professionals across Ontario using EMDR, IFS-informed therapy, and somatic approaches.
You look successful. You feel like you're running on fumes.
You're the person everyone counts on. At work, at home, in your community. You've built something real, you perform at a high level, and from the outside, it all looks fine. But privately, you're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. You're anxious without a clear reason, disconnected from things that used to matter, or moving through your days on autopilot just to keep everything afloat.
Maybe you've been here before and pushed through. But this time, pushing isn't working. You want real change, not better tips.
We offer online trauma therapy for high-achieving professionals across Ontario using EMDR, IFS-informed therapy, and somatic approaches.
You look successful. You feel like you're running on fumes.
You're the person everyone counts on. At work, at home, in your community. You've built something real, you perform at a high level, and from the outside, it all looks fine. But privately, you're exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix. You're anxious without a clear reason, disconnected from things that used to matter, or moving through your days on autopilot just to keep everything afloat.
Maybe you've been here before and pushed through. But this time, pushing isn't working. You want real change, not better tips.
It is difficult to feel stuck in, and overwhelmed by, recurring issues in your life. My work is to create a safe environment for collaborative healing and growth. Whether you struggle with family dynamics, emotional coping, life transitions, or other difficult experiences, my approach focuses on helping foster curiosity to explore yourself, courage to face challenges in your life, and the creativity it takes to discover unexpected solutions.
It is difficult to feel stuck in, and overwhelmed by, recurring issues in your life. My work is to create a safe environment for collaborative healing and growth. Whether you struggle with family dynamics, emotional coping, life transitions, or other difficult experiences, my approach focuses on helping foster curiosity to explore yourself, courage to face challenges in your life, and the creativity it takes to discover unexpected solutions.
During each session, clients can expect a supportive, private environment where they're free to explore thoughts, feelings, and relational dynamics where our therapists tailor tools and strategies (e.g. CBT, DBT, IFS, narrative, somatic, mindfulness) to fit client goals and pace in a culturally-informed, relational way.
Most of our clients look like they have it together. Managing careers, relationships, and a life that looks functional from the outside.
But something's shifted. Burnout that used to be manageable isn't anymore. Anxiety that's quiet enough to ignore most days, but loud enough to affect the people they care about. A major transition that feels heavier than they expected.
They come to us because they're tired of carrying it alone, and they're ready to figure out what's actually going on.
Our team listens, asks the right questions, and works with you from where you are
During each session, clients can expect a supportive, private environment where they're free to explore thoughts, feelings, and relational dynamics where our therapists tailor tools and strategies (e.g. CBT, DBT, IFS, narrative, somatic, mindfulness) to fit client goals and pace in a culturally-informed, relational way.
Most of our clients look like they have it together. Managing careers, relationships, and a life that looks functional from the outside.
But something's shifted. Burnout that used to be manageable isn't anymore. Anxiety that's quiet enough to ignore most days, but loud enough to affect the people they care about. A major transition that feels heavier than they expected.
They come to us because they're tired of carrying it alone, and they're ready to figure out what's actually going on.
Our team listens, asks the right questions, and works with you from where you are
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