Trauma Focused Therapists in North York, ON

Life can be challenging at times, but there is always hope as for many years I have supported folks like you through life’s incredible joys and hardships. I am a PhD candidate in social work at the University of Toronto, and a licensed social worker. I have worked in areas of children's needs, family improvement, domestic violence, conflict resolution, career support, immigration, teaching, research, and counselling services. I work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to overcome their challenges in life. I am also specialized in supporting newcomers in their integration journeys.

Change on the outside comes from healing from within. Life sometimes does not go the way we expect, and it can be difficult to navigate when we feel disconnected from ourselves and others. I provide a safe space for clients to tell their stories, understand their inner world, increase self-awareness, and heal within. I have experience working with clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, trauma, emotional awareness and regulation, attachment, inner critic, boundaries, and interpersonal relationships.

When your darkness looms, you must venture inward as opposed to looking outward. The light lives within and we will venture together to find it and bring it out. I believe in a holistic approach because every person has what they require to heal inside. Sometimes, people go to therapy and come out feeling the same as they went in, with no new perspective. I believe this is because the person hasn’t been asked the right questions or challenged. I endeavour to ensure my clients see a new perspective, develop insight into their patterns and behaviours, and take responsibility for themselves in life.

As a therapist, I believe that safety and connection are necessary foundations for healing to take place. I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental and supportive space for clients to explore challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, loneliness, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, cultural identity, immigration, chronic pain/fatigue, transition, or grief and loss. I approach the exploration of healing with nuance, care and curiosity, and a practice embedded in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed values.

Sunspring Counselling specializes in psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and parents' own healing journey. You want your child to have the best opportunity to thrive in life, yet you may see them struggling at home or school. For yourself, you want to shift patterns that are blocking you from making the progress and enjoying life. I help when anxiety and emotions, relationships, trauma or past experiences, inattention, learning, behaviour, and school or work concerns are holding your child or yourself back. Join me on a path toward reaching greater confidence, personal success, and realizing one’s true potential.

Hello, my name is Connie and I am an RP (qualifying) working at Dig A Little Deeper. I have certification and training in trauma-focused therapy, suicide prevention, and ADHD. My approach to therapy is rooted in my belief that the therapeutic alliance is foundational to successful treatment outcomes. I understand the importance of listening to clients from a culturally informed perspective, and a place of non-judgment and positive regard.

Accepting NEW Clients – Do you feel like you’re never good enough, or that you have to please others? Do you wish you could put yourself first more often, and make your wants and needs a priority? Do you struggle with confidence or self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and low-mood? Have you experienced trauma that follows you around? Would you like a better understanding of your behaviours in general, or in friendships and relationships? Together we can look at exploring the strengths, relationships, and experiences that have got you to this point, and move forward in a way that reconnects you with yourself and your goals.

YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling is a specialized mental health clinic that provides evidence-based, compassionate, and affordable mental health services across Ontario. Our highly skilled psychotherapists have been extensively trained to treat a variety of mental illnesses with interventions that are personalized to each client’s needs, including psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Interventions to individuals, couples, and families.

Dr. Parikh is a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist providing assessment and psychotherapy to adults in Ontario. In her clinical work she is attentive to the therapeutic relationship and value holding a safe and accepting space for my clients that is both collaborative and empowering. She has trained at the doctoral level, with over a decade of experience providing evidenced-based clinical treatment and counselling for a range of psychological disorders and concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, difficult relationships, perfectionism, and self-criticism.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Social Worker with more than 10 years of experience in individual psychotherapy and group facilitation. I have a postgraduate specialization in Humanistic Psychotherapy, Gestalt Psychotherapy and clinical traumatology. I respect and deeply believe in the wisdom of each person and his/her natural and unique personal growth, I also recognize the complexity of life with its multiple and constant challenges and barriers. As I grew professionally, I have applied various therapeutic methods offering more cost-effective services.

As we move through life, we come across experiences/challenges that may bring up old patterns and feelings. Sometimes old patterns can get in the way of us living up to our full potential. Sometimes our emotions feel too overwhelming to understand and process what is happening in our lives. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where you can be seen, heard, and witnessed, allowing you to unpack your lived experiences free of judgment. Through our work together we will explore what has been working well for you and where you would like to see growth and re-alignment with your true self.

There may be times where a person may feel so overwhelmed by their feelings or external circumstances that they are crippled from living the life that they desire and yearn for. These feelings or external circumstances may present themselves as negative thoughts, anxiety, depression, traumatic events, family dynamics and so much more. There is a need and desire for a safe space where one can process through external circumstances and how they impacted them; navigate through those difficult and overwhelming emotions with empathy and compassion; and where they can be their authentic selves without the worry of judgement or rejection.

Are you searching for an anti-colonial healing experience? Do you want to heal parts of self through a different perspective? Or are you struggling with intersectional issues and traumas that impact important relationships and connections in your life? Or are you just ready to live your best life? The Wounded Healer is about 'Indigenous relational healing' and it starts from within. It's for anyone who wants to heal the hurt we carry inside, impacting the relationship we have with ourselves and others. it is also, for anyone who's life experiences and/or traumas impact our most valued relationships, and connections we have in life.

In the beginning stages of our therapeutic relationship, I strive to learn and understand who you are and where you’re coming from in order to better define your goals and aspirations together.

Unexplained feelings, heavy burdens, challenging relationships, complicated issues, and overwhelming anxieties - you may have been trying to cope with one of these things and have wanted to escape from your problems. But the good news is, there is still hope, and I am here to help. As a social worker/psychotherapist specializing in Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Relationship issues, I have worked with different groups of people, specifically individuals, families and transitional-aged youths from diverse backgrounds. I have seen all kinds of difficulties and, in fact, have also experienced these feelings firsthand.