Somatic Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Zahra Jamal - Psychotherapy Services
Occupational Therapist, MSc OT, OT(Reg)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Incorporating the mind and body, I draw from psychodynamic,
somatic
, attachment based and trauma focused frameworks.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, leaving you feeling stuck or adrift. You may be overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, worry, anger, shame, fear, grief or despair. Struggling with difficult emotions can take away from living in the present moment. Instead you may find yourself dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, over-thinking, reliving painful memories and stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Together we will slow things down so we can explore your experiences and the parts of you that may be hard to understand.
Not accepting new clients

Jefferson Ribout
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, RP, ICADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I treat addiction progressively and holistically using MI, CBT, Relational
Somatic
Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solutions Focused Therapy.
My passion for helping others is what led me to the field of addictions and psychotherapy. I am an Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counsellor (ICADC) and registered psychotherapist (RP), educated in Criminology at the University of Ottawa and Addiction Education at McMaster University where I completed an Addiction Studies Certificate and an Addiction Care Worker Diploma. I have been working in the field of addictions and mental health for 13 years. I deliver client-centred and holistic therapy in order to best meet my clients needs and address the root causes of their issues.
Waitlist for new clients

Tai Salih
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an experienced practitioner and teacher of yoga and mindfulness practices, which informs my work with trauma-specific and
somatic
therapies.
As a Sudanese refugee, trauma was woven into my life story. It took me a long time to believe that I was strong enough to handle the weight of my own emotions, but I found a path that helped me to feel at home in my own body. Healing cam be messy and painful at times, but if we choose to ride it and extend ourselves grace, then profound and radical change can happen. With mindfulness and a
somatic
approach, we can start to discover that everything we ever needed is already within us.
Toronto, ON M6R
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Jazmine Juarez
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW, RYT
Verified
Verified
I take a holistic and integrative approach to therapy that draws from Internal Family Systems Therapy; Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Polyvagal Theory for individuals and couples; as well as, Psychodynamic Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT);
Somatic
Psychotherapy; and Yoga + Mindfulness practices.
Are you looking to resolve personal or relational issues; looking to make changes in different areas of your life; facing difficult life choices; or simply seeking support or guidance at a stressful time in your life? If so, you have come to the right place. Collaboratively, we can work on the areas you are looking to strive in: personal development, relational growth (romantic, family, or peer relationships), and/or work-life balance.

Christina Reilly-Lindo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MCAP, ECL, RMT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Somatic
Experiencing, Mindfulness-Based Theories, Narrative Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Sex Therapy are my passions.
Your story, your passions, and the collections of ups and downs are all unique and special to you. It takes courage and awareness to witness our cycles and I honor you for stepping towards a meaningful change. I believe that when we drive our passion towards our purpose we as individuals can achieve the infinite. I am a cisgender woman living in a blended interracial family. I am currently in the process of completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University as a psychotherapist intern. I value all humans, their thoughts, feeling, and all that they encompass.
Waitlist for new clients

Dayakshi (Daya) Iyer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BSP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My therapeutic style is grounded in compassion and applies my skills of intuitive listening, creative expression, and experiential
somatic
modalities.
Welcome! I am committed to cultivating a nurturing relationship with clients that sees, affirms and honours individuals for who they are. All parts of you, including the parts that have been hurt, are welcome here. I believe that the human spirit is resilient, in spite of trauma, hardship, and struggle. You have the power to heal, and I am here to empower that spirit. As a client, you are in charge of your healing and are the sole authority of your lived experience. I offer you the freedom to set both the goals & the pace of our work together, and I intend to meet you where you are.

Amanda Neves Therapy & Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The quality of our inner world matters. When we don’t feel quite like ourselves and key relationships are impacted, our sense of self and ability to engage more fully in life can take a hit. As a team of registered social workers, we collaborate with young people, adults, couples and families, as they present life challenged so they can thrive with stability and increased confidence. We rely on evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, IFS, EFT, AEDP, ISTDP, and
somatic
-based approaches to provide effective, specialized support.

Naaila Ali
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am so happy you're here. As a therapist, I hope to join you on your individual and collective healing journeys in the ways that feel best - navigating paths unknown, tender moments to slow down and rest, and all that is between and beyond. I work primarily with BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ clients, including first-generation children of immigrants, and queer and trans Muslims. I draw from
somatic
, narrative, expression-based practices, and Internal Family Systems. My therapy is political and slow; embracing of pleasure and joy, and holding space for the impacts of navigating the world in bodies that are marginalized and oppressed.
Toronto, ON M5S
& Online

Amy Manusov
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CYT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My work draws on the humanistic, existential and psychodynamic traditions of Western psychology, and is grounded in the wisdom of Eastern philosophies,
somatic
work, mindfulness and meditation.
Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience. In the course of a lifetime, crises happen, unpredictable challenges arise, and in response we develop habit patterns that are often protective but also inhibit our growth and freedom. Therapy will help clear the path so that you can see a way forward. I walk that path with you and provide a container for self-exploration and inquiry. I work with mood disturbances, trauma, attachment issues, self-esteem, and spiritual emergence. Depth therapy is a journey that will take you into yourself and lead you back to yourself while being witnessed by a safe, compassionate presence.

Rhonda Travis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, YT, BScPT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Together with mindfulness/CBT and
somatic
awareness, we gain insight to how we are wired for "connection" within and between individuals.
Does it appear as though others seem to live more joyfully and with greater ease? Does it feel that you aren't being treated as you deserve to be (in relationships, home and/or at work)? Do you struggle because others rarely seem to understand your best intentions? Does explaining yourself result in more frustration, anger, and even hopelessness at times? My practice is dedicated to identifying, and SHIFTing old ways of thinking and feeling; finding new alternatives to either endless fighting for yourself or just giving up. Together, we will open a new doorway into the present, where positive change and personal growth are found.

Lucie Ritchie
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Because trauma impacts the whole person, I use more than one modality in session: one for the nervous system (
somatic
experiencing/NARM), and one for cognitions (CBT's Schema Therapy).
The impacts of trauma rewire the brain and nervous system to experience the world as a threatening place. It alters self-views, personality/identity, how you relate to others, and how you approach life in general. Trauma, whether big or small, includes events like past childhood abuse, emotional neglect, violence, grief, rejection, chronic pain and illness, to name a few. You may become stressed, anxious, experience intrusive thoughts, fear, and rage. You may feel alone, easily triggered, trapped, and like there’s a void within—like you just can’t be yourself again. Yet, you have no clue that it all stems from unprocessed trauma.

Robyn Letson (They-Them)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am currently completing Level 2 training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a
somatic
, trauma-focused and attachment-based therapy.
Hello and welcome! I'm a queer, transmasculine therapist with a background in health and community-based work, as well as in music, writing and theatre. My psychotherapy practice centres experiential strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches with the intention of increasing my clients' capacity to safely connect to themselves and to move toward ways of living that affirm them in their wholeness. I aim to be an active and supportive presence in your healing process, and to work in a way that is guided by the political frameworks I value in my everyday life: anti-oppression, anti-capitalism, harm reduction, and abolition.
Toronto, ON M6S
& Online

Samara Liu
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I provide online therapy for clients interested in relational and
somatic
-based approaches.

Catherine Kates
Registered Social Worker , MSW, RYT, MSc
Verified
Verified
I try to support you to understand the physical and
somatic
elements of experience, and find ways to soothe, calm, and energise the body, and understand its story.
I support you to feel safer and healthier in your environment, relationships and body. Rooted in an anti-oppressive framework, I help understand how past experiences, may be impacting in the present, and explore the mind-body connection. By building trust and deeply listening, I try and support you to meet your goals for therapy. I work extensively with folks who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, issues of self-worth, self-harm, dissociation and integrating psychedelic or transpersonal experiences. I also frequently work with couples and parents. I am a certified psychedelic assisted therapist and IFS therapist.

Martina Vuksinic
Counsellor, BSc, MEd, OACCPP, CACCF, ADMH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Committed to lifelong learning my approach to counselling has burgeoned to include: meditation, mindfulness practice, breath-work, art expression, movement and
somatic
methodology.
True healing is the return of body, mind, and emotion to balance. It is the spiritual restoration of wholeness to all parts of the Being. Recovery is a personal journey of self-discovery and regaining control of your path to wellness. This journey will involve learning from challenges and developing self-awareness about strengths and passions in order to develop meaningful goals related to your purposeful life.

Mikayla Rukavina
Registered Social Worker , MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach to therapy can be described as eclectic, meaning, I incorporate a cognitive behavioural, dialectical,
somatic
, interpersonal, emotion-focused, and lived experience into my work. For me, being involved in even a small part of a client’s mental health journey is a gift. The gift of having the opportunity to hear your story, to collaborate and work together, and to help you find relief in your life. My approach also includes practicing from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens. I offer both in-person and online individual therapy.
Toronto, ON M4C
& Online

Grant Hutchinson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
We will use different approaches as appropriate including
somatic
, experiential, IFS (parts work), inquiry, etc.
Feeling stuck is painful. Seeing the same issues and patterns arising time and again despite all efforts to move past them can be disheartening. I can support you to look deeply, with body and mind, into what is happening. Together, we welcome all the parts of you, even the wounded or troublesome ones, to the table where they can be honoured and learned from with compassion and curiosity. As your clarity and self-awareness increase so will your capacity to make conscious choices that are in line with the life you wish to lead.

Alexandra Torrie
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC, RCC(BC)
Verified
Verified
I draw on
somatic
, emotion focused and attachment-based therapies to broaden your understanding of your experience, help you discover your inner strength and foster self-compassion.
I see psychotherapy as a chance to come back to yourself. When faced with challenges in life we can forget our strengths, values, and sense of self. Psychotherapy offers the chance to rediscover these things and uncover more. Together we can navigate life’s challenges while building new skills and resilience to create a stronger sense of self. The therapy space that we create together is one where you can discuss anything and explore emotions, experiences, thoughts, and behaviours in a space and relationship that is safe, supportive, and dedicated to your well-being.
Toronto, ON M5R
& Online

Lindsay Kudlow
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Using an integrative, relational, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach, I work collaboratively and tailor therapy to meet the needs of each person, drawing from mindfulness-based,
somatic
, emotion-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
We all go through challenges in life. Perhaps you are feeling stuck, lost, confused, anxious, or disconnected. Whatever situation you may be facing, having someone to talk to in therapy can be very helpful. You don't have to struggle alone. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, mood concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My style is warm and informal and I strive to build a strong client-therapist relationship that fosters safety, growth, and the possibility of acceptance and change.

Michelle Melanson
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I integrate various forms of psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, cognitive,
somatic
& attachment oriented.
We all have natural capacities to right ourselves when things go wrong, but we usually don’t feel that way when we’re looking for therapy. Instead, we often feel stuck and alone, overwhelmed by our feelings and unsatisfied in our relationships. I work with people who want to get unstuck and connect to their innate capacities for growth and change. My main goal is to help you have a positive and true experience of yourself and deeper connections with others.
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Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.