EMDR Therapists in Toronto, ON
For trauma treatment I use EMDR which helps you to eliminate painful memories.
My practice is entitled 'Awareness: The First Step to Healthy Living' because I believe that clients want to explore and become familiar with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, so that life can feel fulfilling. We all experience confusion in life, questioning how to navigate the difficult stages of change, loss, upheaval, insecurity, and, hoping to feel content and accepting of ourselves. I hope to work with clients who want help in managing their lives, whether they struggle with serious mental health, or would like reflect on what they can do better.
For trauma treatment I use EMDR which helps you to eliminate painful memories.
My practice is entitled 'Awareness: The First Step to Healthy Living' because I believe that clients want to explore and become familiar with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, so that life can feel fulfilling. We all experience confusion in life, questioning how to navigate the difficult stages of change, loss, upheaval, insecurity, and, hoping to feel content and accepting of ourselves. I hope to work with clients who want help in managing their lives, whether they struggle with serious mental health, or would like reflect on what they can do better.
I am trained in EMDR, DBT, EFT, Somatic Therapy, psychedelic integration, yoga, and breathwork.
I’ve lectured on trauma and intergenerational trauma to students at universities across Canada. I have also trained students and professionals at organizations like Baycrest Hospital, CCPA, Temerity School of Medicine, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, and more.
I am trained in EMDR, DBT, EFT, Somatic Therapy, psychedelic integration, yoga, and breathwork.
I’ve lectured on trauma and intergenerational trauma to students at universities across Canada. I have also trained students and professionals at organizations like Baycrest Hospital, CCPA, Temerity School of Medicine, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, and more.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT.
I am passionate about empowering individuals on their unique healing journeys. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can manage anxiety, process trauma, navigate life transitions, and develop adaptable coping strategies. I recognize that trauma affects both the body and the mind, and I believe in taking a holistic approach to understand the root causes of your responses and reactions. I understand that substance use and other formally adaptive coping mechanisms often mask deeper issues, and I am here to work with you to explore and address these underlying issues.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT.
I am passionate about empowering individuals on their unique healing journeys. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can manage anxiety, process trauma, navigate life transitions, and develop adaptable coping strategies. I recognize that trauma affects both the body and the mind, and I believe in taking a holistic approach to understand the root causes of your responses and reactions. I understand that substance use and other formally adaptive coping mechanisms often mask deeper issues, and I am here to work with you to explore and address these underlying issues.
Glow’s approach is grounded in collaboration, compassion, and respect, drawing from trauma-informed, evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, SFT, EMDR and mindfulness-based therapies.
We often move through life on autopilot, in survival mode, waiting for “someday” when things might finally feel better. But real, lasting change starts in the here and now. At Glow Mental Health, I offer neuro-diversity affirming and trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, fertility, perinatal health, parenting, identity shifts, trauma, or chronic illness. I also support couples in every stage. Every session, whether individual or with a partner, is tailored to your unique needs, your pace, and the life you want to create.
Glow’s approach is grounded in collaboration, compassion, and respect, drawing from trauma-informed, evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, SFT, EMDR and mindfulness-based therapies.
We often move through life on autopilot, in survival mode, waiting for “someday” when things might finally feel better. But real, lasting change starts in the here and now. At Glow Mental Health, I offer neuro-diversity affirming and trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, fertility, perinatal health, parenting, identity shifts, trauma, or chronic illness. I also support couples in every stage. Every session, whether individual or with a partner, is tailored to your unique needs, your pace, and the life you want to create.
As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I use a compassionate blend of EMDR, CBT, and IFS to create an engaging environment tailored to your unique needs.
Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, or simply feeling stuck? Do you feel overwhelmed or drained by daily life and wonder if things could feel lighter? Many adults today are struggling with anxiety and uncertainty in managing their mental health, and ignoring these feelings can lead to prolonged stress and discomfort. I am committed to providing the support and encouragement you need to achieve your goals. If you’re looking to heal from trauma and want a safe, supportive environment to share your experiences, I’m here to help.
As a therapist specializing in trauma recovery, I use a compassionate blend of EMDR, CBT, and IFS to create an engaging environment tailored to your unique needs.
Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, or simply feeling stuck? Do you feel overwhelmed or drained by daily life and wonder if things could feel lighter? Many adults today are struggling with anxiety and uncertainty in managing their mental health, and ignoring these feelings can lead to prolonged stress and discomfort. I am committed to providing the support and encouragement you need to achieve your goals. If you’re looking to heal from trauma and want a safe, supportive environment to share your experiences, I’m here to help.
I aim to support and guide through the use of a range of techniques from Somatic Therapies, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy and EMDR.
I work with clients to ensure that they are receiving the care that works with their unique goals, and that they feel witnessed through their journey. I work with clients, from youths to adults, who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sex and intimacy challenges, and interpersonal relationship issues. My aim is to support and guide clients using a mind-body approach that cultivates more depth from their self-reflection and emotional processing. I approach this work with openness, and aim to create a safe and brave space where these stories are both held and heard.
I aim to support and guide through the use of a range of techniques from Somatic Therapies, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy and EMDR.
I work with clients to ensure that they are receiving the care that works with their unique goals, and that they feel witnessed through their journey. I work with clients, from youths to adults, who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sex and intimacy challenges, and interpersonal relationship issues. My aim is to support and guide clients using a mind-body approach that cultivates more depth from their self-reflection and emotional processing. I approach this work with openness, and aim to create a safe and brave space where these stories are both held and heard.
Jennifer Vee | Attachment, Shame,
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6P
I understand the weight of being highly attuned to others while constantly overthinking. At the same time, you may feel detached, on autopilot, or unsure of what you actually want. Questioning conventional narratives about love, success, or productivity can leave you feeling isolated or defective. Many of these patterns are forms of emotional survival, ways you learned to cope, stay connected, or get through. In our work, we focus on strengthening self acceptance. As shame softens, agency increases, and executive functioning becomes more reachable, not through pressure, but through understanding and compassion.
I understand the weight of being highly attuned to others while constantly overthinking. At the same time, you may feel detached, on autopilot, or unsure of what you actually want. Questioning conventional narratives about love, success, or productivity can leave you feeling isolated or defective. Many of these patterns are forms of emotional survival, ways you learned to cope, stay connected, or get through. In our work, we focus on strengthening self acceptance. As shame softens, agency increases, and executive functioning becomes more reachable, not through pressure, but through understanding and compassion.
“Take a deep breath. Inhale peace. Exhale happiness.”- A.D. Posey
“Take a deep breath. Inhale peace. Exhale happiness.”- A.D. Posey
I offer EMDR as a trauma oriented intervention.
As a practical, results oriented therapist, my treatment approach will provide you with insight and feedback to help you address current and longstanding issues. I approach my work with sensitivity and compassion. With an integration of complimentary methods, I draw upon a selection of styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful to you as an individual. I have been providing counselling for 30 years and appreciate the courage it takes to book that first appointment.
I offer EMDR as a trauma oriented intervention.
As a practical, results oriented therapist, my treatment approach will provide you with insight and feedback to help you address current and longstanding issues. I approach my work with sensitivity and compassion. With an integration of complimentary methods, I draw upon a selection of styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful to you as an individual. I have been providing counselling for 30 years and appreciate the courage it takes to book that first appointment.
Using EMDR, CBT, DBT, and family systems work, I help clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and strengthen their relationships.
You've been holding it together – but it's getting harder to manage on your own. Maybe stress, anxiety, or trauma have built up over time. Maybe your relationships are struggling, or your child or teen is going through something that you don't know how to help them with. You want support that is practical, grounded, and effective. With over a decade of experience, I help teens, adults, and families move through emotional times, and into a place of clarity and calm. Therapy does not have to feel like guess work – we'll move with a purpose.
Using EMDR, CBT, DBT, and family systems work, I help clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and strengthen their relationships.
You've been holding it together – but it's getting harder to manage on your own. Maybe stress, anxiety, or trauma have built up over time. Maybe your relationships are struggling, or your child or teen is going through something that you don't know how to help them with. You want support that is practical, grounded, and effective. With over a decade of experience, I help teens, adults, and families move through emotional times, and into a place of clarity and calm. Therapy does not have to feel like guess work – we'll move with a purpose.
I have received extra certifications in CBT therapy, trauma training and EMDR therapy.
I’m passionate about helping people improve their mental health, and I take a holistic approach to therapy, making sure to meet your individual needs. I draw from a variety of therapeutic methods, including Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, CBT, Attachment Theory, and Somatic Therapy, to best support my clients. I am also certified in EMDR therapy.
I have received extra certifications in CBT therapy, trauma training and EMDR therapy.
I’m passionate about helping people improve their mental health, and I take a holistic approach to therapy, making sure to meet your individual needs. I draw from a variety of therapeutic methods, including Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, CBT, Attachment Theory, and Somatic Therapy, to best support my clients. I am also certified in EMDR therapy.
Innate Goodness Therapy - reduced rate
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MPS, RPQ
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6J
EMDR is clinically proven as the most effective form of trauma therapy.
We will choose a specific traumatic memory and reprocess in small manageable morsels at your pace over a series of sessions. I may also use modalities: IFS, mindfulness, somatic + Emotion Focused Therapy. My goal is to create a trusting + safe environment for clients to reprocess with resilience + unlearn negative beliefs internalized from traumatic events
EMDR is clinically proven as the most effective form of trauma therapy.
We will choose a specific traumatic memory and reprocess in small manageable morsels at your pace over a series of sessions. I may also use modalities: IFS, mindfulness, somatic + Emotion Focused Therapy. My goal is to create a trusting + safe environment for clients to reprocess with resilience + unlearn negative beliefs internalized from traumatic events
First Step Men's Therapy - (In-Person & Online)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5G
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just not yourself lately? You're not alone. As men, we often carry burdens silently, facing pressures from work, relationships, and life itself. But you don't have to go it alone. Here, it's about real conversations and practical strategies that help you regain control, find balance, and start living the life you deserve. Ready to take the first step towards feeling better? Let's work together to tackle what's holding you back and build the resilience you need to thrive. We offer counselling for men across Ontario and Canada. Reach out to book a free consultation because your mental health matters.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just not yourself lately? You're not alone. As men, we often carry burdens silently, facing pressures from work, relationships, and life itself. But you don't have to go it alone. Here, it's about real conversations and practical strategies that help you regain control, find balance, and start living the life you deserve. Ready to take the first step towards feeling better? Let's work together to tackle what's holding you back and build the resilience you need to thrive. We offer counselling for men across Ontario and Canada. Reach out to book a free consultation because your mental health matters.
As the Clinical Lead at Acorn & Anchor Therapy Centre, I mentor our therapists through clinical supervision and Learning Groups to model the unique Acorn & Anchor Approach! We have therapists who work with children, teens, and adults. We work with individuals, couples and families to provide comprehensive services to our clients under one roof! Whether you’re experiencing a life transition, a crisis of identity, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck, our experienced therapists bring a strengths-based, relational, and individualized approach to every session.
As the Clinical Lead at Acorn & Anchor Therapy Centre, I mentor our therapists through clinical supervision and Learning Groups to model the unique Acorn & Anchor Approach! We have therapists who work with children, teens, and adults. We work with individuals, couples and families to provide comprehensive services to our clients under one roof! Whether you’re experiencing a life transition, a crisis of identity, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck, our experienced therapists bring a strengths-based, relational, and individualized approach to every session.
I integrate EMDR to release past experiences, IFS to compassionately work with inner parts, and somatic & art therapy to access insight beyond words.
Supporting you through anxiety, burnout, relationships, and life transitions with compassion and evidence-based care.
Do you carry others’ expectations, silence your needs, or feel constantly exhausted and unseen? You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. You’re not alone. I support individuals from marginalized and racialized communities navigating burnout, cultural stress, identity, and generational patterns. Therapy is a space to slow down, feel understood, and rebuild confidence, boundaries, and self-trust — so you can move through life with greater clarity and ease.
I integrate EMDR to release past experiences, IFS to compassionately work with inner parts, and somatic & art therapy to access insight beyond words.
Supporting you through anxiety, burnout, relationships, and life transitions with compassion and evidence-based care.
Do you carry others’ expectations, silence your needs, or feel constantly exhausted and unseen? You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. You’re not alone. I support individuals from marginalized and racialized communities navigating burnout, cultural stress, identity, and generational patterns. Therapy is a space to slow down, feel understood, and rebuild confidence, boundaries, and self-trust — so you can move through life with greater clarity and ease.
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, body image, disordered eating, self-esteem, addiction, relational challenges, and career-related issues. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, seeking a better work-life balance, or striving for self-improvement, I am here to support you on your journey.
I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief, body image, disordered eating, self-esteem, addiction, relational challenges, and career-related issues. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, seeking a better work-life balance, or striving for self-improvement, I am here to support you on your journey.
Sarah Yosra Azzam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BAH, CYCW
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5C
Waitlist for new clients
Maya Angelou said, “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Are you holding on to anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and loss? Maybe you’re struggling with getting through day-to-day tasks, entering a new phase in your life, or feel like you are spending too much time thinking about the past. If you are ready to tell your story and make a change; you do not have to walk alone in your healing journey. I’m here to help you understand your story in an empathetic, non-judgemental, and safe environment. You deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and know it is okay not to feel okay sometimes.
Maya Angelou said, “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Are you holding on to anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and loss? Maybe you’re struggling with getting through day-to-day tasks, entering a new phase in your life, or feel like you are spending too much time thinking about the past. If you are ready to tell your story and make a change; you do not have to walk alone in your healing journey. I’m here to help you understand your story in an empathetic, non-judgemental, and safe environment. You deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and know it is okay not to feel okay sometimes.
I work with both couples struggling with connection and communication, and with adult individuals. My ideal client is curious and seeks not a quick, temporary fix, but deeper, lasting change. They may feel anxious, stuck, confused, or carry trauma, relationship struggles, or a sense of emptiness. Whatever the problem is, we work together to either address and heal it if it’s fixable or to build the capacity to accept, tolerate, and respond to it differently. The goal is healing — which means feeling at home within yourself and at peace with those around you.
I work with both couples struggling with connection and communication, and with adult individuals. My ideal client is curious and seeks not a quick, temporary fix, but deeper, lasting change. They may feel anxious, stuck, confused, or carry trauma, relationship struggles, or a sense of emptiness. Whatever the problem is, we work together to either address and heal it if it’s fixable or to build the capacity to accept, tolerate, and respond to it differently. The goal is healing — which means feeling at home within yourself and at peace with those around you.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by emotions or daily stress but is ready to understand themselves more clearly. They may deal with anxiety, anger, communication issues, or neurodiversity-related challenges. They want to feel calmer, more in control, and more confident. They’re looking for a therapist who is structured, compassionate, and skilled at connecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and who provides practical tools that create meaningful change.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by emotions or daily stress but is ready to understand themselves more clearly. They may deal with anxiety, anger, communication issues, or neurodiversity-related challenges. They want to feel calmer, more in control, and more confident. They’re looking for a therapist who is structured, compassionate, and skilled at connecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and who provides practical tools that create meaningful change.
Are you feeling disconnected or starved for intimacy in your relationship? Stuck replaying past hurts, betrayals, or infidelity? Do you long for closeness, understanding, and emotional safety but find that arguments escalate quickly, leaving you unheard and drained? When even small disagreements spiral into painful cycles, it can feel exhausting and hopeless. As a relational therapist, I support couples and families navigating these challenges and more. A more connected, secure, and fulfilling relationship is possible.
Are you feeling disconnected or starved for intimacy in your relationship? Stuck replaying past hurts, betrayals, or infidelity? Do you long for closeness, understanding, and emotional safety but find that arguments escalate quickly, leaving you unheard and drained? When even small disagreements spiral into painful cycles, it can feel exhausting and hopeless. As a relational therapist, I support couples and families navigating these challenges and more. A more connected, secure, and fulfilling relationship is possible.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.