Trauma Focused Therapists in Stouffville, ON

I am deeply passionate about supporting and walking alongside individuals as they navigate life's challenges. Having gone through my own therapeutic journey, I understand how difficult and scary it can be to reach out, or to even imagine how things could be different. By drawing from my personal experience and professional expertise, I aim to empower you to embark on your own transformative journey towards change and self-discovery. I believe that we all have the ability to create change in our lives, and that this ability is realized through a strong therapeutic relationship, compassion, acceptance, and support.
I am deeply passionate about supporting and walking alongside individuals as they navigate life's challenges. Having gone through my own therapeutic journey, I understand how difficult and scary it can be to reach out, or to even imagine how things could be different. By drawing from my personal experience and professional expertise, I aim to empower you to embark on your own transformative journey towards change and self-discovery. I believe that we all have the ability to create change in our lives, and that this ability is realized through a strong therapeutic relationship, compassion, acceptance, and support.

Accepting new clients -Virtual ONLY- Do you know what it feels like to experience the overwhelm of everyday challenges, transitions, and stressors? Have you felt lost, stuck or like giving up? It can feel as though the lives of ourselves, others, and the world are so uncontrollable and chaotic, leading to the loss of our ability to assign priority to tasks and determine our purpose.
Accepting new clients -Virtual ONLY- Do you know what it feels like to experience the overwhelm of everyday challenges, transitions, and stressors? Have you felt lost, stuck or like giving up? It can feel as though the lives of ourselves, others, and the world are so uncontrollable and chaotic, leading to the loss of our ability to assign priority to tasks and determine our purpose.

Are you finding life overwhelming? I will support you to process, heal, and build resilience. You will develop helpful tools for regulation, as sessions include mind & body work through mindfulness, IFS, EMDR, the nervous system, attachment, somatics, breathwork, nature, and cognitive strategies. Stress, anxiety & emotional dysregulation can show up as all sorts of tangible signs - fatigue, digestive problems, relationship issues, muscle tension, low self-esteem, pain, headaches, etc. - often related to or intensified by trauma. This is a compassionate space where I support you to find balance through the joys & challenges of life.
Are you finding life overwhelming? I will support you to process, heal, and build resilience. You will develop helpful tools for regulation, as sessions include mind & body work through mindfulness, IFS, EMDR, the nervous system, attachment, somatics, breathwork, nature, and cognitive strategies. Stress, anxiety & emotional dysregulation can show up as all sorts of tangible signs - fatigue, digestive problems, relationship issues, muscle tension, low self-esteem, pain, headaches, etc. - often related to or intensified by trauma. This is a compassionate space where I support you to find balance through the joys & challenges of life.

Rachel Reesor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
4 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A
Waitlist for new clients
Currently I have open space for 1 client this spring/summer.
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. I appreciate the strength it takes to seek and accept support. If you are looking to receive validation, and guidance towards your goals you have come to the right place. I am an experienced therapist (15 years) and my clients say they appreciate my empathetic and genuine nature, use of humor, and client-centered approach. I’m a strong advocate and I seek to empower people by focusing on existing strengths.
Currently I have open space for 1 client this spring/summer.
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. I appreciate the strength it takes to seek and accept support. If you are looking to receive validation, and guidance towards your goals you have come to the right place. I am an experienced therapist (15 years) and my clients say they appreciate my empathetic and genuine nature, use of humor, and client-centered approach. I’m a strong advocate and I seek to empower people by focusing on existing strengths.

Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling stuck, or overwhelmed by anxiety? Are you seeking to understand the 'why' behind your thoughts and behaviours to create lasting change?
I work with self-reflective individuals who are ready to understand the why behind their patterns and emotions. Together, we’ll take a dual-pathway approach: building personalized strategies to reduce distress in the present, while also exploring and healing the deeper roots of your challenges for lasting transformation.
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling stuck, or overwhelmed by anxiety? Are you seeking to understand the 'why' behind your thoughts and behaviours to create lasting change?
I work with self-reflective individuals who are ready to understand the why behind their patterns and emotions. Together, we’ll take a dual-pathway approach: building personalized strategies to reduce distress in the present, while also exploring and healing the deeper roots of your challenges for lasting transformation.

Do you feel like the weight of past trauma is holding you back from living the life you desire? Are you searching for a way to move beyond the pain and truly heal? You don’t have to face this journey alone. With over 10 years of experience, I help individuals, couples, and families find hope and healing through a therapeutic approach that combines traditional talk therapy with experiential interventions for holistic mind-body wellness.
Do you feel like the weight of past trauma is holding you back from living the life you desire? Are you searching for a way to move beyond the pain and truly heal? You don’t have to face this journey alone. With over 10 years of experience, I help individuals, couples, and families find hope and healing through a therapeutic approach that combines traditional talk therapy with experiential interventions for holistic mind-body wellness.

Centre Bethany Centre is a place that provides counselling services that will contribute to the physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological well-being of individuals and families. Our approach is centred around healing in an African cultural context, that is to say, healing is the remedy that is required when something goes wrong with the functioning of the mind, body, psyche, environment and spirit. This malfunction often results in one feeling anxious; abandoned; physically, psychologically and spiritually traumatized; a sense of loss of self.
Centre Bethany Centre is a place that provides counselling services that will contribute to the physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological well-being of individuals and families. Our approach is centred around healing in an African cultural context, that is to say, healing is the remedy that is required when something goes wrong with the functioning of the mind, body, psyche, environment and spirit. This malfunction often results in one feeling anxious; abandoned; physically, psychologically and spiritually traumatized; a sense of loss of self.

Alyssia Generali
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BaSc, AMDH
3 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A
There are many reasons you might have found your way here—perhaps seeking clarity, hope, or a new path forward. As a therapist, I believe you are the expert of your own life, and that healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey. My goal is to provide a warm, safe space where we can work together toward your well-being.
There are many reasons you might have found your way here—perhaps seeking clarity, hope, or a new path forward. As a therapist, I believe you are the expert of your own life, and that healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey. My goal is to provide a warm, safe space where we can work together toward your well-being.

Carina Koletsas- Blue Wave Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Stouffville, ON L4A
Hi! I am so glad that you are here. The decision to begin therapy is often the first step towards positive change, improved relationships and feeling better. Are you moving into new roles and responsibilities and finding it difficult to cope? Have you been impacted by something painful and feel you need a place to process this? Do you have a child or teen with anxiety, ADHD, anger, or OCD and want to arm them with skills to crush these issues? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non-judgemental ear just to listen? If you answered yes to any of the above, therapy together may be a wonderful fit for you!
Hi! I am so glad that you are here. The decision to begin therapy is often the first step towards positive change, improved relationships and feeling better. Are you moving into new roles and responsibilities and finding it difficult to cope? Have you been impacted by something painful and feel you need a place to process this? Do you have a child or teen with anxiety, ADHD, anger, or OCD and want to arm them with skills to crush these issues? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non-judgemental ear just to listen? If you answered yes to any of the above, therapy together may be a wonderful fit for you!

Work isn’t just work—it’s where so much of our stress, self-worth, and time lives. Maybe you’re feeling anxious about your job, burnt out, stuck after getting fired, or dreading Monday because of your boss or coworkers. With this on top of your personal life, family, relationships - you’re tired of the stress and pressure. You want a fulfilling career that gives you purpose, meaning, and dare-I-say - happiness? Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy before but traditional approaches aren’t working for you. You want something different, something that produces real change. If this is you, then you’re in the right place.
Work isn’t just work—it’s where so much of our stress, self-worth, and time lives. Maybe you’re feeling anxious about your job, burnt out, stuck after getting fired, or dreading Monday because of your boss or coworkers. With this on top of your personal life, family, relationships - you’re tired of the stress and pressure. You want a fulfilling career that gives you purpose, meaning, and dare-I-say - happiness? Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy before but traditional approaches aren’t working for you. You want something different, something that produces real change. If this is you, then you’re in the right place.

For the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of counselling children, youth, adults, couples and families to support overall coping, resiliency, positive change, healing and growth. I have provided counselling in various settings to support clients with issues related to stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, communication, family and relationship dynamics, as well as traumatic life experiences.
For the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of counselling children, youth, adults, couples and families to support overall coping, resiliency, positive change, healing and growth. I have provided counselling in various settings to support clients with issues related to stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, communication, family and relationship dynamics, as well as traumatic life experiences.

I specialize in helping people handle breakups, divorce, family conflict, and other interpersonal conflict. These challenges can cause immense sadness, difficulty managing your emotions, anger, frustration, resentment, feelings of hopelessness, and negative thoughts about yourself and your future. This mental and emotional state can feel permanent and leave you feeling stuck. The right therapist can help you process any trauma and gain a better understanding of yourself so that you can move toward relief, self-assuredness, and peace.
I specialize in helping people handle breakups, divorce, family conflict, and other interpersonal conflict. These challenges can cause immense sadness, difficulty managing your emotions, anger, frustration, resentment, feelings of hopelessness, and negative thoughts about yourself and your future. This mental and emotional state can feel permanent and leave you feeling stuck. The right therapist can help you process any trauma and gain a better understanding of yourself so that you can move toward relief, self-assuredness, and peace.

Cynthia Fay Gutierrez Marhue
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MMT, MTA, RP(Q)
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are someone who struggles with anxiety, self-worth, or grief; feels misunderstood, “too soft,” or like your voice doesn’t matter; carries intergenerational pressure or pain but doesn’t always have words for it; may be healing from a traumatic experience like bullying, loss, or assault; craves connection but fears judgment; or feels drawn to the arts yet hasn’t had someone say, “You belong here”—then this space is for you. You deserve support that sees the whole of you—your story, your sensitivity, your strength. Through music, creativity, and compassion, we’ll move at your pace, gently honouring your voice and your healing.
If you are someone who struggles with anxiety, self-worth, or grief; feels misunderstood, “too soft,” or like your voice doesn’t matter; carries intergenerational pressure or pain but doesn’t always have words for it; may be healing from a traumatic experience like bullying, loss, or assault; craves connection but fears judgment; or feels drawn to the arts yet hasn’t had someone say, “You belong here”—then this space is for you. You deserve support that sees the whole of you—your story, your sensitivity, your strength. Through music, creativity, and compassion, we’ll move at your pace, gently honouring your voice and your healing.

I specialize in trauma and PTSD treatment, using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help individuals process and heal from their experiences. EMDR is a therapeutic approach that involves guided eye movements or bilateral stimulation to desensitize distressing memories.
My approach focuses on helping you gently unravel the layers of your experiences, guiding you toward healing, resilience, and healthier ways of coping. Together, we’ll create a path that leads to lasting transformation and inner peace.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD treatment, using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help individuals process and heal from their experiences. EMDR is a therapeutic approach that involves guided eye movements or bilateral stimulation to desensitize distressing memories.
My approach focuses on helping you gently unravel the layers of your experiences, guiding you toward healing, resilience, and healthier ways of coping. Together, we’ll create a path that leads to lasting transformation and inner peace.

Kristina Virro | Psychotherapy & EMDR
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP , RHN , MA, EMDR
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might be reading this because you've been feeling "stuck" in some capacity. Maybe life isn't going how you thought it would or perhaps you just haven't been feeling quite like yourself. It is during these times that therapy can be extremely beneficial. In a safe, confidential space, you're not only given the opportunity to share some of your innermost thoughts and beliefs, but receive compassionate feedback on how they could be altered in a way that improves your mental health.
You might be reading this because you've been feeling "stuck" in some capacity. Maybe life isn't going how you thought it would or perhaps you just haven't been feeling quite like yourself. It is during these times that therapy can be extremely beneficial. In a safe, confidential space, you're not only given the opportunity to share some of your innermost thoughts and beliefs, but receive compassionate feedback on how they could be altered in a way that improves your mental health.

Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Struggling with self-doubt, low confidence, or the pressure of life transitions? It’s common to feel lost or frustrated when trying to navigate these challenges on your own. I offer therapy services for individuals seeking to improve their self-esteem, manage stress, and find balance during difficult times. Whether you’re dealing with body image concerns, grief, relationship struggles, or chronic dieting, I believe there is hope. Together, we can explore the path to greater peace, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Struggling with self-doubt, low confidence, or the pressure of life transitions? It’s common to feel lost or frustrated when trying to navigate these challenges on your own. I offer therapy services for individuals seeking to improve their self-esteem, manage stress, and find balance during difficult times. Whether you’re dealing with body image concerns, grief, relationship struggles, or chronic dieting, I believe there is hope. Together, we can explore the path to greater peace, confidence, and emotional well-being.

Dr. Rudolph Drummond is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Psychological Association. His areas of practice include counseling psychology, clinical psychology, and forensic psychology with adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Drummond has more than 20 years of progressive clinical experience in various inpatient, community, and forensic mental health settings. He delivers evidence-based assessments and treatment services to diverse clients presenting with a range of mental health, emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems.
Dr. Rudolph Drummond is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Psychological Association. His areas of practice include counseling psychology, clinical psychology, and forensic psychology with adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Drummond has more than 20 years of progressive clinical experience in various inpatient, community, and forensic mental health settings. He delivers evidence-based assessments and treatment services to diverse clients presenting with a range of mental health, emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems.

Maybe you feel like you’ve lost a part of yourself. Or you experience intense emotions, or feel empty inside. Maybe you walk around the world with a poker face. This is often the pain that trauma leaves behind. You’re not “broken.” You can heal. The deep sense of peace, calm & joy on the other side of this pain is something I want everyone to feel. Together, we’ll heal the root issues at the core of this pain so you can make lasting change & show up in the world as your true self. Hearing your story is my privilege; so I value working holistically, balancing validation with gentle direction & equally being dedicated to your healing.
Maybe you feel like you’ve lost a part of yourself. Or you experience intense emotions, or feel empty inside. Maybe you walk around the world with a poker face. This is often the pain that trauma leaves behind. You’re not “broken.” You can heal. The deep sense of peace, calm & joy on the other side of this pain is something I want everyone to feel. Together, we’ll heal the root issues at the core of this pain so you can make lasting change & show up in the world as your true self. Hearing your story is my privilege; so I value working holistically, balancing validation with gentle direction & equally being dedicated to your healing.

I am a therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, manage anxiety, and cope with depression. If you feel stuck, then l could be the right match for you. My approach as a therapist is as simple as it sounds - we identify your goals and together we find the best way to achieve these goals. I have been told that I am personable, professional, and at times even humorous. There is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to therapy.
I am a therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, manage anxiety, and cope with depression. If you feel stuck, then l could be the right match for you. My approach as a therapist is as simple as it sounds - we identify your goals and together we find the best way to achieve these goals. I have been told that I am personable, professional, and at times even humorous. There is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to therapy.

Have you experienced trauma? Do you oscillate between feeling overwhelmed and anxious, to numb and detached? Do you think that you will never measure up or be "good enough"? We adapt to our environment as a means of ensuring our survival. Perhaps you've learned to adapt by withdrawing from others, or neglecting your own needs. It may have helped to stay endlessly busy, never allowing yourself a break, or using aggression to protect yourself. Regardless of how you have adapted or coped with what happened to you, I firmly believe we can heal from trauma and find inner peace.
Have you experienced trauma? Do you oscillate between feeling overwhelmed and anxious, to numb and detached? Do you think that you will never measure up or be "good enough"? We adapt to our environment as a means of ensuring our survival. Perhaps you've learned to adapt by withdrawing from others, or neglecting your own needs. It may have helped to stay endlessly busy, never allowing yourself a break, or using aggression to protect yourself. Regardless of how you have adapted or coped with what happened to you, I firmly believe we can heal from trauma and find inner peace.
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