Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Scarborough, ON
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Vaishnavi Counselling and Consulting Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, CSAT, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions,
trauma
, anger management, relationships, and self-esteem concerns. I believe in taking an empathic and eclectic approach to counselling, incorporating strategies and techniques from various theoretical approaches to suit the needs of each client. I have worked with diverse clientele and have a vast understanding of cultural differences. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your concerns and work towards your treatment goals with you to create meaningful changes in your life.
Maram Khalif
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
Verified
I envision you might be a person who may be dealing with relationship challenges, self-agency including gender and sexuality, societal restrictions and oppressions who is interested in awareness and integration. With warmth, empathy, and unlimited acceptance of your personhood, I welcome you to dream big, challenge yourself, and recognize yourself fully in a safe space while I support you to process
trauma
and past injustices. We work collaboratively on issues around power (self) or lack of it and how to cultivate healthy aggression within yourself and within your relationships. Accepting couples only now.
Giiwitaa Wholistic Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, OASW
Verified
Verified
I counsel from a
trauma
-informed perspective and use a narrative approach that is solution-focused and strength-based.
It takes courage to initiate counseling and therapy. Working with the mind and our thought processes takes curiosity, patience, and understanding. However, it is so important to not only address our thought processes but to also look at the environments we were in that helped shape the way we see ourselves. Our experiences, relationships, and connections impact our overall well being. I take great pride in you sharing that process with me so that you can achieve learning, healing, growing, and a sense of self-acceptance and love. I too have done this personal work and understand the challenges it brings but also the rewards.
Jacklyn Chung
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
In this ever-changing world, it is easy to suddenly feel lost and stuck like the world is passing us by. It can feel quite disorienting to be in a space where you are unsure of how to move forward. As a Registered Psychotherapist, my aim is to guide you on a unique mental health journey that suits your needs and goals. By unpacking your past experiences and exploring how they relate to your present life, we can create a future that is aligned with your values and aspirations. My clients are typically adult individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety,
trauma
, grief, identity loss, and relationship issues.
Megan Wood
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
I work using an eclectic person-centred approach with a
trauma
-informed lens that allows me to tailor sessions and treatment plans to each individual client.
Are you feeling lost, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you have trouble focusing, issues with memory, relationships, or struggle with anxiety, depression, or
trauma
? Are you interested in changing or adding to your coping skills, or wanting to learn more about yourself? My therapy practice is about providing you with a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore your past, present, and goals for the future. Together we will explore your resilience and strengths, identify your personal goals, manage strong emotions, and navigate difficult relationships.
New Direction Therapeutics
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
The folx I work with have experienced a complex variety of
trauma
(s) throughout their lives. They struggle with relationships (personally and/or professionally), substance use/overuse and/or mental health well-being. Their hope is to break free from their
trauma
and live their best life.
Natasha Hoyte
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Grief Recovery Specialist with over 10 years of professional experience working in the Violence against Women sector. I support caregiving women, individuals, and groups struggling through
trauma
, grief, loss, and other life transitions to establish and maintain a fulfilling life now and leave a lasting legacy for their loved ones.
Maureen Watson
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialty includes working with persons who are experiencing adjustment and behavioral issues, school-related problems, grief, depression, anxiety,
trauma
, and stressor-related disorders.
Are you hurting, feeling broken, depressed, anxious, confused, traumatized, and/or in pain? Do you struggle with intrapersonal or interpersonal issues? Is your child and/or other family members finding it difficult to cope? You need help to manage these challenges. I believe that counseling/therapy has the potential to empower you to experience psychological and emotional healing. Allow me to help you/ your family member(s) to manage these challenges. There is hope.....you can overcome.
Janelle Campbell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a
trauma
informed and psychodynamic lens to help get to the root of the problem.
The decision to attend therapy can be challenging. It can produce various emotions such as shame, guilt, and anxiety. Especially, if your cultural/religious beliefs don't align with therapy. I work with individuals from various backgrounds to help unpack
trauma
, racism, self-esteem issues, imposter syndrome, inter-generational
trauma
, and relationship challenges. We are all unique, which is why you are the expert in your life. I am here to provide guidance and support while respecting your lived experiences.
Waitlist for new clients
Rachel C Stewart
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I provide
trauma
-informed therapy to adolescents and adults.
I do not believe people come to therapy because they are "ill" or there is anything "wrong" with them. Instead, I think we all have a natural drive towards self-understanding and personal growth. Some people seek my help because they feel flooded or stuck in painful emotions or unsatisfying relationships. Others have developed ways of coping with unbearable pain that lead to additional problems and suffering, such as impulsive, risky, or addictive behaviours. Sometimes, it is past
trauma
that needs to be explored and re-processed so these experiences do not continue to negatively affect the person's sense of self and relationships.
Scarborough, ON M1E
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
Nadia Henriksen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, MSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Taking the first step toward self-care and healing can be intimidating! I understand, empathize, and welcome you to share your story within a safe, accepting, and non-judgemental space. Each person is an expert in the story of their own lives – no one knows you better than you know yourself. My role is to help facilitate change, promote positive growth, and foster healing. Using integrative approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the tools of mindfulness, I help adults and adolescents move past stuck feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, and
trauma
.
Imogen Snell
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Creating a space for pre-teens, teens, and young adults to explore the emotions that might have felt too heavy to carry, and too overwhelming to face alone. Whether your story includes
trauma
, anxiety, feelings of being stuck, struggles with eating disorders, relationship challenges, codependency, a desire to explore your own identity, or any of the many facets of life that impact us, healing and growth are possible. In this space, my goal is to support you in healing wounds, learn supportive coping skills, better understand feelings, and unlearn the patterns that no longer serve you, and instead learn to envision your wholeness.
Ekene Balogun
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 23 years experience working with kids (5+), youth, adults, couples and families. I understand the positive impact therapy has on peoples lives; I am motivated to support you to set goals to empower and help you make informed choices. I have been privileged to work with diverse populations (refugees, newcomers,
trauma
victims & LGBTQ+ communities) and front-line staff (police officers, paramedics, firefighters, doctors, nurses, veterans etc). We all may experience challenges, uncertainty and barriers that can become a huge stumbling block in our personal journey. I can help you break through these.
Elaine King
Registered Psychotherapist, MC , RP
Verified
Verified
Elaine is a Registered Psychotherapist who works with young adults and adults experiencing a range of personal and interpersonal challenges. Some common concerns that she helps individuals with are anxiety,
trauma
, stress, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Elaine aims to provide a therapeutic environment that is warm, accepting, and understanding and where you feel seen, heard, and valued.
Scarborough, ON M1E
& Online
Toronto East Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
You find yourself asking how did you get here and where do you go now. You have had a monumental change in your life that has caused you to re-evaluate where you are. You have experienced
trauma
that has changed how you view the world. You find yourself unable to sleep or enjoy the things you used to in life because you're concerned about where you are and where you are going.
Trauma
and changes to the "normal" patters in our life can cause a person to feel lost and alone. If you are ready to start feeling like you did before this change or to forge a new path through this new normal, you are in the right place.
Azaria Thornhill Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBSc
Verified
Verified
My work embodies an anti-racist, anti-oppressive,
trauma
-informed lens integrated into my relational, collaborative, person-centred approach.
Your reasons for coming to therapy and the experiences you have had are unique to you. You might struggle with feeling alone, anxious, frustrated, overwhelmed, exhausted and unsure of what may come next. Sharing your experiences may reveal unconscious tendencies, and deepen your self-awareness, offering a sense of relief and new ways to cope. Therapy is not only for the challenging times - it can be a place to pause, reflect and refocus on the things that matter to you most. Together, we will help you find meaning, clarity and healing.
Scarborough, ON M1H
& Online
AAA Wellness and Rehab, Inc
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Our therapist, Morgan, will help you using a client-centred,
trauma
-informed approach, and will ultimately help you reach your goals.
Accepting New Clients, No Waitlist! — Student Health Plans Accepted! — Are you overwhelmed? Are you procrastinating and want to stop? Do you not feel like yourself anymore? Are you feeling "on edge"? Are you lacking motivation? Are past traumas impacting your current relationships? Or, do you want to set and meet goals in your life but aren't sure where to start?
Not accepting new clients
David J Grant
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a dedicated social worker and therapist who specializes in the mental and emotional health of racialized communities, and has expertise working with Black African Diaspora boys and men. I have a strong commitment to helping people heal through
trauma
, including African and Indigenous-centered understandings of healing and people of colour whose mental health has been greatly harmed by the effects of colonialism and subsequent marginalization, war, violence and poverty. I help clients heal the mind, an entity that can be so easily damaged by distressing experiences, while fostering an interconnection between mind, body and soul.
Deborah Kopeschny
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCAT, MPS-AT, BA
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Do you wonder if life will get better, or possibly a recent or past
trauma
has influenced your ability to enjoy life, or you have ongoing anxieties about yourself, family or your future. I welcome an initial consultation, where we can speak about your needs before committing to therapy, and you can get an idea of how we could work together. I believe that your search is a step in developing your own strength on the journey towards a Blooming Life.
Sarah Kaleem, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Verified
Verified
We all have the capacity to manage what comes our way, but sometimes it can feel like too much to carry on our own. Have you experienced a
trauma
that continues to bother you, impacts your relationships, career, or the ability to do the things you love? Do you feel anxious, depressed, stressed or overwhelmed most days? I want to help you feel more in control of your emotions so you are better able to navigate your day-to-day. Whether that means unravelling experiences of the past to make better sense of them or focusing on the here and now, we can do it together. Your emotions don't have to rob you of living a meaningful life.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.