Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON
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Ivana Kolakovic
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, SEP
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I am a relational psychotherapist and
trauma
practitioner. I completed 5-year Psychotherapy training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, 3-year Somatic Experiencing training for
trauma
resolution (Montreal), and I hold a MA in Women's and Gender Studies (Carleton University, Ottawa). I have worked deeply with people struggling with a range of emotions/experiences including grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, childhood abuse and psychosocial
trauma
(including war), post-immigration experiences, relationship difficulties and self-actualization issues. My practice is trans, queer, fat and sex worker affirming.
Psychotherapy @ MCI The Doctor's Office
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MTh
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Feeling more sad, or anxious than your usual? Suffering due to a loss? Dealing with an aftermath of
trauma
you experienced long time ago, or recently? Going through your relationship/marriage crisis? Struggling with your self-esteem? Struggling with your own, or that of your close one's LGBTQ - related issues? Going through a stressful immigration process? Affected by the COVID19 pandemic, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness? Dealing with issues related to separation from biological family and, or with adoption experience? Stressed by your academic / work performance? Finding yourself in a life transition?
Stevie Karpman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MEd, BA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide psychotherapy to clients struggling with issues primarily related to
trauma and PTSD
, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, abuse, and addiction. It can be extremely overwhelming to cope with one's difficulties, however fostering a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship can make this process more manageable. I assist my clients in achieving their goals by using a variety of therapeutic modalities, approaches, and techniques that I modify to meet their unique and individual needs.
Tiina Aila Eldridge
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I come to this work from a lived experience of incarceration, poverty, homelessness and
trauma
.
My social work journey began while I was in prison working on the Peer Support Team doing crisis intervention work. While incarcerated, I completed a Women's Studies Degree and upon release I received a Diploma as an Assaulted Women's and Children's Counsellor/Advocate. I went on to complete my Master of Social Work. For over ten years I have been doing community work, harm reduction and therapy with marginalized communities, people who have faced systemic oppression, those who have been incarcerated and their families, people who do sex work, use drugs and struggle with mental health including depression and anxiety.
Pedro Afif
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive experience working with life transitions and specific training in treating
post-traumatic stress
disorder (
PTSD
).
I help people navigate challenges to have a more fulfilled life experience. Our conversations can support you through life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, or when seeking to improve your general outlook and develop healthier, more functional personal habits.
Sara Peters
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I will strive to practice from a feminist, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, client-centred,
trauma
-informed framework.
You may come to therapy because you feel lost, alone, angry, confused, empty, fearful, betrayed, or hopeless. Or not. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, unwanted thoughts and feelings, addictions, shame, or guilt. Or not. You may come to therapy because you want to understand how your early experiences are shaping your life. Or you may be curious about the therapeutic process, more generally. Or not.
Victor Hing Huynh
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have preference for engaging with the queer POC community and have expertise in refugee mental health with particular interest in
trauma
associated with forced migration due to LGBTQ+ identity.
As a queer person of colour, I bring a unique perspective to supporting people living with challenges associated with identity, gender, sexuality, sexual health, relationship dynamics and forced migration seeking to understand how to develop security and belonging in their surrounding environment. I do my best to support clients with developing both understandings and practical solutions to achieve their goals of managing every day triggers that may impede completing activities of daily living.
Arpita Parikh
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, MA , RP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I support adults who have been affected by
trauma
and are motivated to address it. I can help you reach a deeper level of healing after
trauma
and address related issues like anxiety, depression, sleep issues, relationship challenges, or grief. I have supported domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse victims to navigate anxiety and depression, ultimately enabling them to live happier, more fulfilled lives. I also have experience helping adolescents process
trauma
and work towards a more meaningful present.
Mary Mikhail
Registered Social Worker, BA, MA, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing post‐traumatic stress and related difficulties such as
PTSD
and complex
trauma
, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Many of the difficulties that you’re now experiencing were at one point survival strategies that helped you get through difficult times. Yes - even substance use, self-harm, anxiety, eating disorders - all of these got you to right now. The problem is that you no longer need them and they're now interfering with your quality of life, challenge your relationships, and leave you feeling stuck and out of control. I want to help you overcome these difficulties by processing the past and developing new, more effective ways of coping so that you can build a life that excites you!
Brittany Tranter
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Are there certain areas of your life where you feel stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and stress? Do you struggle with your body image and self-esteem? Are you struggling with issues related to a past
trauma
? If you need support with any of these areas, I'm here to help! I can support you in developing strategies to treat the symptoms of these issues in the short term, and work with you to identify and address the root causes in the long term. Together, we will work to improve the overall quality of your day-to-day life.
Liane Odze-Silver
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I am experienced in working with clients who have dissociative disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and
trauma
.
I am a relational psychotherapist who works to help clients find a sense of empowerment around the issues that are troubling them, to help them explore and understand the meaning and impact of these experiences, and to find change. I draw on many theories, and work particularly in a psychodynamic way (seeing how one is impacted in the present by one's past experiences). With clients who would like to work on childhood issues, I help them resolve and integrate those experiences - family issues, relationship issues,
trauma
. Together we decide whether short or long term work is preferred.
Fen Xing
Registered Psychotherapist, RSW, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Fen Xing is a Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW) and Registered Psychotherapist in the Province of Ontario (CRPO). She graduated from Carleton University with a Master of Social Work in 2013. She is going through intensive marriage and family trainings at Emotional Focused Therapy Certification Clinic, she is also under supervision training on how to be clinical supervisor to fulfil CRPO’s criteria.Her clinical approach integrates different models, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy,
Trauma
-informed, Mindfulness, Clinical Hypnosis, Emotionally Focused Therapy.
www.tatijanabusic.com
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of practice include
trauma
and stress, communication and performance coaching, mood and anxiety, sexuality, existential life crises, and career and workplace issues.
As a psychologist, my goal is to support my clients to deepen self-understanding and awareness while calming and alleviating present distress. I welcome working with adult individuals and couples from all racial, religious, cultural, gender identity, and sexual orientation backgrounds.
Bill Gayner
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a gentle, warm, supportive, deeply attuned therapist who has more than twenty years of experience helping people with depression, self-criticism, shame, stigma, anxiety,
trauma
, inter-personal injuries and losses, feeling stuck, and loss of meaning and sense of direction in life.
Ariana N. Zeppieri-Makhan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Most commonly, my clients have lived through grief, complex
trauma
, existential transitions, anxiety/depression, and identity development challenges.
I invite all who're willing to come to the table with an open mind, ready to do the work. You may not have a clear formulation of your specific challenges, needs, and goals (especially if you've never been to therapy before), but you have the urge to make a change and get the sense that now's the time to do it.
Waitlist for new clients
Dai Kojima
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, MEd
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My practice focuses on processing of complex-
trauma
(e.
Why does being me feel so difficult? If you’re asking yourself this question, it's perhaps because what used to help you cope with life is no longer working. But your suffering is not your fault. I'll walk with you on your journey towards discovering and unburdening the parts, feelings, and needs in yourself that have been silenced. I work predominantly with racialized, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ people experiencing anxiety, depression, self-criticism, emotional difficulties and other complex-
PTSD
symptoms. My goal as your therapist is to help you write a new self narrative that is more liveable, authentic, and empowering.
Kaitlin Winslow
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi there. I'm so happy you are reaching out for support. As humans, we are all shaped and transformed by the relationships and experiences we've had. When we feel overwhelmed, numb, off balance or tangled up, a kind and patient relationship in therapy can help us find steady footing and clarity again, giving us the resilience to feel trust within, adapt and thrive. Whether you are a youth or adult looking to strengthen relationships, build confidence, explore ways to communicate or unravel anxiety, grief, depression, or
trauma
, I am here as your guide.
Elise Yoon
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I’ve worked with people with a range of diagnoses, but have, in my experience, understood the root issue to be
trauma
.
I believe that the challenges we face are inherently political. Internal struggles are connected to oppressive structures across generations. It is natural to feel hopeless, anxious or afraid in a world that is unjust and working against us. I support BIPOC clients who are feeling alone in these injustices. We work together to understand how our past experiences and present environments impact our wellbeing. I can support with issues related to family dynamics, relationships, diasporic identity, and self worth. I apply Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Internal Family Systems in my approach.
Pamela Percy
Psychologist, PhD, C, Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Practicing as an integrative psychologist at the Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health, I incorporate understandings of human emotional, psychological, social, and biological development with findings from current research in neuroscience, post-traumatic growth, and attachment. I utilize evidence-based treatment approaches to help people address their concerns and develop their authentic, unique selves. I am also experienced in the assessment and treatment of individuals suffering the effects of psychological
trauma
that may be debilitating.
Fatima Saleem
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that all people have the capacity to find healing and wisdom in themselves. I approach therapy through a multicultural,
trauma
-informed, and queer-affirming lens where you are supported to be the expert in your own life and empowered in the work we do. We will explore together, in a collaborative way, where you feel understood and in charge of the process. I value autonomy in my own life and I want other people to learn to cultivate their autonomy and experience how powerful and intentional they can be.
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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.