Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Toronto, ON

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Alison Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist, DipGIT, CRPO, CAPT
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4E
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, a sense of disconnection, or struggles with Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, disconnection, or struggles with belonging? Maybe you’re navigating the effects of a challenging upbringing, developmental trauma, or significant life changes like perimenopause. These experiences can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy offers a space to uncover blind spots and explore what’s holding you back. Together, we can work toward a sense of balance, connection, and authenticity. With the right support, it’s possible to move forward and feel whole again.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, a sense of disconnection, or struggles with Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, disconnection, or struggles with belonging? Maybe you’re navigating the effects of a challenging upbringing, developmental trauma, or significant life changes like perimenopause. These experiences can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy offers a space to uncover blind spots and explore what’s holding you back. Together, we can work toward a sense of balance, connection, and authenticity. With the right support, it’s possible to move forward and feel whole again.
(437) 529-5175 View (437) 529-5175
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Lorraine M Munro (She They)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4Y
The psychotherapy approaches that I draw on include IFS (Internal Family Systems), attachment theory, trauma informed therapy, and an anti-oppression approach to understanding our complex inter-sectional experiences of empowerment and vulnerability.
As a psychotherapist, I support you in fostering relationships of loving care with yourself and your communities. I offer a space for reflection that is non-judgmental, LGBTI2QQ+ positive - and trauma informed. I draw on a variety of approaches, with a focus on what works for you, and the different parts of you. If you would like to book a free, introductory session with me to explore your therapy interests, you can access my online calendar through the "website" link on the right of this section.
The psychotherapy approaches that I draw on include IFS (Internal Family Systems), attachment theory, trauma informed therapy, and an anti-oppression approach to understanding our complex inter-sectional experiences of empowerment and vulnerability.
As a psychotherapist, I support you in fostering relationships of loving care with yourself and your communities. I offer a space for reflection that is non-judgmental, LGBTI2QQ+ positive - and trauma informed. I draw on a variety of approaches, with a focus on what works for you, and the different parts of you. If you would like to book a free, introductory session with me to explore your therapy interests, you can access my online calendar through the "website" link on the right of this section.
(855) 980-1801 View (855) 980-1801
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Katie Whiteley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I integrate evidence-based modalities, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion and Trauma-Sensitive Practices.
I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic space where individuals can feel empowered to process their experiences and move toward their goals. Clients appreciate my conversational, compassionate, and non-judgmental style, which allows for meaningful growth and healing. Each session is a safe space, and every client receives a tailored therapy plan designed to support their unique journey.
I integrate evidence-based modalities, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion and Trauma-Sensitive Practices.
I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic space where individuals can feel empowered to process their experiences and move toward their goals. Clients appreciate my conversational, compassionate, and non-judgmental style, which allows for meaningful growth and healing. Each session is a safe space, and every client receives a tailored therapy plan designed to support their unique journey.
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Jane Wiltsie
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4J
Waitlist for new clients
Her additional training includes Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and specialized trauma treatment.
Please contact to be placed on my waitlist for Individual sessions. DBT skills group for 14-17 year olds on Thursday 6:30pm now open for referrals. Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.
Her additional training includes Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and specialized trauma treatment.
Please contact to be placed on my waitlist for Individual sessions. DBT skills group for 14-17 year olds on Thursday 6:30pm now open for referrals. Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.
(289) 275-9560 View (289) 275-9560
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Pamela Larrondo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BAPsych
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in the following areas: Trauma-focused therapy for simple or complex PTSD and DID; emotionally-focused therapy(EFT) with couples; youth/early adulthood; anxiety and depression; family of origin issues; deep body/energy work; EMDR; CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and culturally-competent practice.
I offer my services from a client-centered, anti-oppression, and culturally-competent framework. Many years of practice in evidence-based and alternative clinical/healing practices to competently address issues resulting in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, stress and illness, and relationship challenges. I specialize in psychodynamic practice to allow for deeper healing of past emotional and trauma-related wounds. Emotionally-focused couples therapy is also my specialty. I enjoy working with people of all ages, gender, class, races, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life-styles. I strive diligently to help clients achieve more joy, balance, and well-being.
I specialize in the following areas: Trauma-focused therapy for simple or complex PTSD and DID; emotionally-focused therapy(EFT) with couples; youth/early adulthood; anxiety and depression; family of origin issues; deep body/energy work; EMDR; CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and culturally-competent practice.
I offer my services from a client-centered, anti-oppression, and culturally-competent framework. Many years of practice in evidence-based and alternative clinical/healing practices to competently address issues resulting in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, stress and illness, and relationship challenges. I specialize in psychodynamic practice to allow for deeper healing of past emotional and trauma-related wounds. Emotionally-focused couples therapy is also my specialty. I enjoy working with people of all ages, gender, class, races, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life-styles. I strive diligently to help clients achieve more joy, balance, and well-being.
(855) 974-4830 View (855) 974-4830
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Ashley Nyavor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4W
Waitlist for new clients
As individuals, we often strive to become the best versions of ourselves using different techniques and tools. As a therapist, I hope to walk alongside you on this journey towards fulfillment, growth, and positive change. My areas of interest include but are not limited to supporting clients who experience challenges with anxiety, stress, concerns around boundary setting and self-acceptance, grief, trauma, and improving one’s overall well-being, through building adaptive coping mechanisms and implementing positive life transitions.
As individuals, we often strive to become the best versions of ourselves using different techniques and tools. As a therapist, I hope to walk alongside you on this journey towards fulfillment, growth, and positive change. My areas of interest include but are not limited to supporting clients who experience challenges with anxiety, stress, concerns around boundary setting and self-acceptance, grief, trauma, and improving one’s overall well-being, through building adaptive coping mechanisms and implementing positive life transitions.
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Kerrie Kortis
Registered Social Worker, RSSW, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
You will have access to leading-edge, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including: • Somatic Experiencing (a body-oriented/nervous system approach) • Trauma-Sensitive Yoga • Internal Family Systems • Trauma-Focused CBT • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
With over 25 years of experience supporting individuals facing both physical and emotional pain, I help people find stability and reconnect with themselves as they embark on the important journey of reclaiming and transforming their lives. If your new to therapy or if you’ve engaged in “healing” or "growth" work before and feel ready to tackle new challenges or explore innovative therapeutic interventions, we may be a great fit. Together, we can explore the possibilities for healing and growth that are just around the corner.
You will have access to leading-edge, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including: • Somatic Experiencing (a body-oriented/nervous system approach) • Trauma-Sensitive Yoga • Internal Family Systems • Trauma-Focused CBT • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
With over 25 years of experience supporting individuals facing both physical and emotional pain, I help people find stability and reconnect with themselves as they embark on the important journey of reclaiming and transforming their lives. If your new to therapy or if you’ve engaged in “healing” or "growth" work before and feel ready to tackle new challenges or explore innovative therapeutic interventions, we may be a great fit. Together, we can explore the possibilities for healing and growth that are just around the corner.
(289) 809-9811 View (289) 809-9811
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Julia Eden
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am an abolitionist who is deeply informed by anti-colonial, disability justice, liberatory, and trauma-informed approaches.
Hello! I am a queer, neurodivergent, Black, anti-zionist jewish, registered social worker. I believe that the challenges and trauma we experience are tied to systems of oppression and colonialism. Therapy can be one part of building and deepening our relationships with ourselves, intimate relationships, community, and our lineages. My goal is to provide virtual counselling that is compassionate, non-pathologizing, and collaborative.
I am an abolitionist who is deeply informed by anti-colonial, disability justice, liberatory, and trauma-informed approaches.
Hello! I am a queer, neurodivergent, Black, anti-zionist jewish, registered social worker. I believe that the challenges and trauma we experience are tied to systems of oppression and colonialism. Therapy can be one part of building and deepening our relationships with ourselves, intimate relationships, community, and our lineages. My goal is to provide virtual counselling that is compassionate, non-pathologizing, and collaborative.
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Donna M Reist
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have worked extensively in health promotion, substance abuse, psychological trauma, crisis management, sexual & gender identity issues, mood & anxiety disorders, relationship issues & work-related stress.
Welcome! I am a registered clinical & counselling psychologist licensed to practice in the province of Ontario. I am a graduate of the University of Toronto where I received my Masters degree and Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. My training has also included both of Toronto’s psychoanalytic training institutes, and I have certificates in addiction studies, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and sensory motor psychotherapy. As a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, I enjoy providing respectful, kind and inclusive psychological services to older adolescents, adults, couples, and organizations.
I have worked extensively in health promotion, substance abuse, psychological trauma, crisis management, sexual & gender identity issues, mood & anxiety disorders, relationship issues & work-related stress.
Welcome! I am a registered clinical & counselling psychologist licensed to practice in the province of Ontario. I am a graduate of the University of Toronto where I received my Masters degree and Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. My training has also included both of Toronto’s psychoanalytic training institutes, and I have certificates in addiction studies, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and sensory motor psychotherapy. As a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, I enjoy providing respectful, kind and inclusive psychological services to older adolescents, adults, couples, and organizations.
(437) 747-6683 View (437) 747-6683
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Hiral Amin-Sharma
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6K
My primary focus is in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and relationship struggles.
Sometimes life can bring hardship and unexpected events, that can bring up negative feelings and emotions. While some of these challenges can be managed with less support, others may feel overwhelming and require deeper time and care to navigate. I invite you to a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can work together to address the concerns you are facing. As your therapist, my goal is to truly understand your unique experiences and needs, and to support you in finding ways to cope with or overcome the obstacles that may be interfering with your well-being and daily life.
My primary focus is in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and relationship struggles.
Sometimes life can bring hardship and unexpected events, that can bring up negative feelings and emotions. While some of these challenges can be managed with less support, others may feel overwhelming and require deeper time and care to navigate. I invite you to a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can work together to address the concerns you are facing. As your therapist, my goal is to truly understand your unique experiences and needs, and to support you in finding ways to cope with or overcome the obstacles that may be interfering with your well-being and daily life.
(647) 493-3688 View (647) 493-3688
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Mitchell Francesco Manicone
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Practicing from a client-centered perspective, I utilize therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Narrative Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing practices for change.
Seeking counselling can feel daunting, and it is important to find the right fit with a potential therapist. The first step is reaching out and establishing how the therapeutic alliance can best support you in your journey and with the goals you have for yourself. I have been working in Social Work for the better part of a decade with a specialization in addiction-based treatment, trauma work and supporting members of the queer community. Completing my BSW at Western University (2014) and MSW at York University (2022), I provide 1:1 counselling, Couples Counselling, and Secondary assessments for Transition-related surgeries.
Practicing from a client-centered perspective, I utilize therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Narrative Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing practices for change.
Seeking counselling can feel daunting, and it is important to find the right fit with a potential therapist. The first step is reaching out and establishing how the therapeutic alliance can best support you in your journey and with the goals you have for yourself. I have been working in Social Work for the better part of a decade with a specialization in addiction-based treatment, trauma work and supporting members of the queer community. Completing my BSW at Western University (2014) and MSW at York University (2022), I provide 1:1 counselling, Couples Counselling, and Secondary assessments for Transition-related surgeries.
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Carla Ribeiro - CaRib Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6E
Waitlist for new clients
I work with a range of issues and clients: adults (18+) dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, trauma; individuals facing issues related to immigration/resettlement, parenting challenges, racism/discrimination, and I work from an 2SLGBTQ+ positive framework.
I offer counselling/ psychotherapy services that meet you where you are. If you are looking for support to face some of your life's challenges or to live a more satisfying life, I may be able to help. My work is guided by the following key principles: we all possess a natural tendency toward growth and healing; counselling/psychotherapy is a collaborative process, with the client directing the process; we are all so much more than the worst thing we have ever done.
I work with a range of issues and clients: adults (18+) dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, trauma; individuals facing issues related to immigration/resettlement, parenting challenges, racism/discrimination, and I work from an 2SLGBTQ+ positive framework.
I offer counselling/ psychotherapy services that meet you where you are. If you are looking for support to face some of your life's challenges or to live a more satisfying life, I may be able to help. My work is guided by the following key principles: we all possess a natural tendency toward growth and healing; counselling/psychotherapy is a collaborative process, with the client directing the process; we are all so much more than the worst thing we have ever done.
(647) 588-1505 View (647) 588-1505
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Mina Iyer
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a registered social worker who was brought to therapeutic work through my own process of understanding how to authentically connect to our selves, our bodies and others in the midst of healing from relational trauma. With trauma and loss having been prominent aspects of my life, I am familiar with how the impacts of these experiences act as barriers to connection and repair.
I am a registered social worker who was brought to therapeutic work through my own process of understanding how to authentically connect to our selves, our bodies and others in the midst of healing from relational trauma. With trauma and loss having been prominent aspects of my life, I am familiar with how the impacts of these experiences act as barriers to connection and repair.
(647) 360-2689 View (647) 360-2689
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Ahilia Singh Morales
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi! How are you?… How are you really? :) My name is Ahilia and I love being a therapist, it is such a honour and a privilege to do this work. Please feel free to set up a consult and let’s see if we are a good fit. In my practice I specialize in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, C- PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and I support BIPOC and LGBTQI communities. I use an eclectic and compassionate approach to therapy based on my clients concerns and personalities. I am a MSW, RSW and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Talk soon! Have a beautiful day! :)
Hi! How are you?… How are you really? :) My name is Ahilia and I love being a therapist, it is such a honour and a privilege to do this work. Please feel free to set up a consult and let’s see if we are a good fit. In my practice I specialize in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, C- PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and I support BIPOC and LGBTQI communities. I use an eclectic and compassionate approach to therapy based on my clients concerns and personalities. I am a MSW, RSW and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Talk soon! Have a beautiful day! :)
(437) 600-9598 View (437) 600-9598
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Rachel Kim | Individual & Couples Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
In addition, my experience facilitating emotional & shock trauma recovery allows me to safely guide trauma processing through partner work when needed.
Hi, there! My name is Rachel Kim and I've been a Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Ontario since 2017. Prior to this, I was an ESL teacher for 8 years. To pursue a growing interest in understanding human & social systems, I returned to school and completed a degree in Sociology, then a post-graduate diploma in Psychotherapy. Continuing Education since has focused on trauma & attachment neuroscience & treatment. I completed the 3-year program with Somatic Experiencing Int. and am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I am also trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, & EFT-C. I am currently training with Kathy Kain, Somatic Skills Online.
In addition, my experience facilitating emotional & shock trauma recovery allows me to safely guide trauma processing through partner work when needed.
Hi, there! My name is Rachel Kim and I've been a Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Ontario since 2017. Prior to this, I was an ESL teacher for 8 years. To pursue a growing interest in understanding human & social systems, I returned to school and completed a degree in Sociology, then a post-graduate diploma in Psychotherapy. Continuing Education since has focused on trauma & attachment neuroscience & treatment. I completed the 3-year program with Somatic Experiencing Int. and am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I am also trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, & EFT-C. I am currently training with Kathy Kain, Somatic Skills Online.
(437) 747-3909 View (437) 747-3909
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Kelly O'Sullivan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5A
As a psychotherapist & intergenerational trauma survivor, I understand the transformative power of therapy in helping us overcome what causes us harm. I specialize in working with people who have been impacted by trauma. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, hypnotherapy, yoga, meditation, and other embodied somatic practices that can help to connect with the body’s and mind ability to heal from within.
As a psychotherapist & intergenerational trauma survivor, I understand the transformative power of therapy in helping us overcome what causes us harm. I specialize in working with people who have been impacted by trauma. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, hypnotherapy, yoga, meditation, and other embodied somatic practices that can help to connect with the body’s and mind ability to heal from within.
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Bev Fredborg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have a special interest in working with clients with early childhood trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety (specifically OCD and social anxiety disorder).
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Ontario, working at Nellie Health. I also am an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Winnipeg. I am passionate about providing a warm and non-judgmental therapeutic environment that emphasizes the understanding and exploration of painful emotions to facilitate change. My treatment approaches include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT for PTSD), and prolonged exposure (PE for PTSD).
I have a special interest in working with clients with early childhood trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety (specifically OCD and social anxiety disorder).
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Ontario, working at Nellie Health. I also am an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Winnipeg. I am passionate about providing a warm and non-judgmental therapeutic environment that emphasizes the understanding and exploration of painful emotions to facilitate change. My treatment approaches include dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT for PTSD), and prolonged exposure (PE for PTSD).
(437) 371-8953 View (437) 371-8953
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Nancy Hunter
Art Therapist, RP, RCAT, CHT, EFT-Adv, NLP-MP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have worked with people having concerns such as smoking cessation, weight management, habit changes, phobias, anxieties, depression, childhood abuse or trauma (sexual, physical, and psychological) and disordered eating.
I can help you make the changes within yourself and your life that you want to make, more easily and quickly than you would think. People find me easy to talk to, kind and insightful, in a way that helps you sort through and clarify your own thoughts and feelings, and find your way without imposing any particular direction. I can guide you through effective processes and techniques that really help, and teach you skills that you can use between sessions to help yourself and to move through your process more easily, and take with you as lifelong resources.
I have worked with people having concerns such as smoking cessation, weight management, habit changes, phobias, anxieties, depression, childhood abuse or trauma (sexual, physical, and psychological) and disordered eating.
I can help you make the changes within yourself and your life that you want to make, more easily and quickly than you would think. People find me easy to talk to, kind and insightful, in a way that helps you sort through and clarify your own thoughts and feelings, and find your way without imposing any particular direction. I can guide you through effective processes and techniques that really help, and teach you skills that you can use between sessions to help yourself and to move through your process more easily, and take with you as lifelong resources.
(647) 977-5914 View (647) 977-5914
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Zahra Ali
Registered Psychotherapist, MPhil, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K
My therapeutic approach draws from modalities such as CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, prolonged exposure for trauma, REBT, IFS, and EFT.
If you are feeling your life is flying past you and you can't slow down, or if you feel frozen in time or are simply surviving and not thriving, you may be feeling stuck. If you find yourself struggling to move past hurts, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions, you're not alone. Perhaps over time, you've developed emotional or behavioural patterns that hold you back. You might be navigating trauma, struggling with relationships, or feeling stuck in your career. You might shut down or fight too hard to protect yourself, leaving you feeling disconnected. You're looking for inner peace, self acceptance, and to live a more fulfilling life.
My therapeutic approach draws from modalities such as CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, prolonged exposure for trauma, REBT, IFS, and EFT.
If you are feeling your life is flying past you and you can't slow down, or if you feel frozen in time or are simply surviving and not thriving, you may be feeling stuck. If you find yourself struggling to move past hurts, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions, you're not alone. Perhaps over time, you've developed emotional or behavioural patterns that hold you back. You might be navigating trauma, struggling with relationships, or feeling stuck in your career. You might shut down or fight too hard to protect yourself, leaving you feeling disconnected. You're looking for inner peace, self acceptance, and to live a more fulfilling life.
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Julia Friedman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4R
I work with individuals experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and interpersonal challenges.
Therapy should be tailored to an individual’s unique needs, lived experience, and personal goals. Compassion, trust, and empathy are paramount in the development of a strong therapeutic relationship that will guide our work together. I take an integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapy, blending various therapeutic modalities to guide clients in exploring and reframing their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences. Through this process, they gain insight and practical tools to adopt healthier, more adaptive approaches moving forward.
I work with individuals experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and interpersonal challenges.
Therapy should be tailored to an individual’s unique needs, lived experience, and personal goals. Compassion, trust, and empathy are paramount in the development of a strong therapeutic relationship that will guide our work together. I take an integrative and trauma-informed approach to therapy, blending various therapeutic modalities to guide clients in exploring and reframing their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences. Through this process, they gain insight and practical tools to adopt healthier, more adaptive approaches moving forward.
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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.