Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Toronto, ON
My approach to therapy is relational and integrative, drawing from experiential, somatic, and trauma therapies, mindfulness, attachment, internal family systems, emotional focused therapy, and AEDP.
Whether you find yourself grieving a significant loss, processing a difficult life change, or wrestling with the big questions, it takes courage to want to see more clearly. Francis Weller said, “We are most alive at the threshold between loss and revelation; every loss ultimately opens the way for a new encounter.” Journeying through what feels difficult, muddled, or stuck in our lives is part of the pilgrimage to our authentic, whole selves, and necessary to bringing our fullest into the world. I would be honoured to accompany you in this journey.
My approach to therapy is relational and integrative, drawing from experiential, somatic, and trauma therapies, mindfulness, attachment, internal family systems, emotional focused therapy, and AEDP.
Whether you find yourself grieving a significant loss, processing a difficult life change, or wrestling with the big questions, it takes courage to want to see more clearly. Francis Weller said, “We are most alive at the threshold between loss and revelation; every loss ultimately opens the way for a new encounter.” Journeying through what feels difficult, muddled, or stuck in our lives is part of the pilgrimage to our authentic, whole selves, and necessary to bringing our fullest into the world. I would be honoured to accompany you in this journey.
A new baby, a demanding career, a difficult relationship, a major transition, or past trauma?
I work from a trauma informed perpective and am aware of the impact of early experiences on current distress and difficulties. I have extensive training in cognitive, mindfulness, and compassion based approaches. I support individuals in gaining a new relationship to their inner experiences in ways that are consensusal, safe, and collabrative.
A new baby, a demanding career, a difficult relationship, a major transition, or past trauma?
I work from a trauma informed perpective and am aware of the impact of early experiences on current distress and difficulties. I have extensive training in cognitive, mindfulness, and compassion based approaches. I support individuals in gaining a new relationship to their inner experiences in ways that are consensusal, safe, and collabrative.
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, attachment, and relationship challenges.
On the surface, things may look fine, yet internally you may feel disconnected from yourself, from others, or from what you truly need. You may be functioning and showing up, while anxiety, past experiences, or recurring relationship patterns quietly shape how you feel and relate. This can leave you emotionally tired, uncertain, or sensing that something needs to shift. Therapy offers a supportive, non judgmental space to make sense of these experiences and move toward feeling more grounded, present, and aligned with yourself again.
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, attachment, and relationship challenges.
On the surface, things may look fine, yet internally you may feel disconnected from yourself, from others, or from what you truly need. You may be functioning and showing up, while anxiety, past experiences, or recurring relationship patterns quietly shape how you feel and relate. This can leave you emotionally tired, uncertain, or sensing that something needs to shift. Therapy offers a supportive, non judgmental space to make sense of these experiences and move toward feeling more grounded, present, and aligned with yourself again.
My approach is client-centred, relational, and trauma-informed.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the fog of grief, anxiety, or perfectionism? Has a major life change left you wondering, “What happened?" Or, are you juggling multiple roles - and feeling like there's no space left for you? Are you searching for a way back to your true self? Sometimes talking isn't enough. This is where the language of the arts can offer a different way to approach these challenges. Together, through a unique combination of gentle conversation and art-making, we'll explore possibilities for reimagining and reshaping your life, so you can find a way forward towards satisfaction, joy and vitality.
My approach is client-centred, relational, and trauma-informed.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the fog of grief, anxiety, or perfectionism? Has a major life change left you wondering, “What happened?" Or, are you juggling multiple roles - and feeling like there's no space left for you? Are you searching for a way back to your true self? Sometimes talking isn't enough. This is where the language of the arts can offer a different way to approach these challenges. Together, through a unique combination of gentle conversation and art-making, we'll explore possibilities for reimagining and reshaping your life, so you can find a way forward towards satisfaction, joy and vitality.
I provide therapy to clients with a wide range of concerns including sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, relationship issues, suicidal thoughts, parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, and other life problems.
With extensive years of training & clinical experience on sexual abuse/assault, I bring a deep level of expertise to healing survivors of sexual trauma. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to process your trauma, remove feelings of shame/guilt, let go of the past, and move forward toward healing and empowerment.
I provide therapy to clients with a wide range of concerns including sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, relationship issues, suicidal thoughts, parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, and other life problems.
With extensive years of training & clinical experience on sexual abuse/assault, I bring a deep level of expertise to healing survivors of sexual trauma. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to process your trauma, remove feelings of shame/guilt, let go of the past, and move forward toward healing and empowerment.
If you have a history of trauma, a painful childhood, or have suffered from anxiety/depression for a long time, then this is even more true of you.
The journey of self-discovery, trauma integration and self-awareness can start now with my dedicated and individualized help. I offer care that is feminist, compassionate, person-centred and trauma-informed, tailored just for YOU. Together we can re-program unhelpful ways of thinking, pacify aggressive and painful memories and unleash the real, loving you.
If you have a history of trauma, a painful childhood, or have suffered from anxiety/depression for a long time, then this is even more true of you.
The journey of self-discovery, trauma integration and self-awareness can start now with my dedicated and individualized help. I offer care that is feminist, compassionate, person-centred and trauma-informed, tailored just for YOU. Together we can re-program unhelpful ways of thinking, pacify aggressive and painful memories and unleash the real, loving you.
I work from a trauma informed lens and incorporate a holistic approach.
How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling you have "stalled," engaging in therapy can help you get moving again. Your lifepath includes GROWTH, understanding, and enjoying the journey! However, you imagined that by now you would be in a better place. You struggle with uncertain thoughts and feelings. You don't know what to do next. You feel STUCK, overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed.
I work from a trauma informed lens and incorporate a holistic approach.
How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling you have "stalled," engaging in therapy can help you get moving again. Your lifepath includes GROWTH, understanding, and enjoying the journey! However, you imagined that by now you would be in a better place. You struggle with uncertain thoughts and feelings. You don't know what to do next. You feel STUCK, overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma-related issues such as PTSD, complex PTSD (childhood or ongoing abuse or neglect), ADHD, Anxiety and Depression.
My work is to help you come to understand and resolve what interferes and perpetuates negative reactions and negatives cycles of behaviours in your life. I work to help you resolve distressing symptoms, heal root causes of the issues, and guide you on your journey to wellbeing.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma-related issues such as PTSD, complex PTSD (childhood or ongoing abuse or neglect), ADHD, Anxiety and Depression.
My work is to help you come to understand and resolve what interferes and perpetuates negative reactions and negatives cycles of behaviours in your life. I work to help you resolve distressing symptoms, heal root causes of the issues, and guide you on your journey to wellbeing.
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma to rediscover peace.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down? Do you keep worrying about work, relationships, or that something bad might happen? You might feel disconnected, exhausted, or unable to pull yourself out of a rut. It's easy to think that you're the problem, but what if you just need some help?
You don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to explore the roots of your personal challenges and build strategies for lasting change with evidence-based practices like CBT, ACT, and somatic therapy. My approach is client-centred, collaborative, and deeply compassionate.
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma to rediscover peace.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down? Do you keep worrying about work, relationships, or that something bad might happen? You might feel disconnected, exhausted, or unable to pull yourself out of a rut. It's easy to think that you're the problem, but what if you just need some help?
You don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to explore the roots of your personal challenges and build strategies for lasting change with evidence-based practices like CBT, ACT, and somatic therapy. My approach is client-centred, collaborative, and deeply compassionate.
More specifically, I provide therapeutic support to individuals (ages 9-99), couples, and families in managing mood and behaviours; enhancing self-perception and self-worth; building interpersonal relationships; and navigating loss and trauma.
As an intentional practitioner, my focus in therapy is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship with clients, where they feel empowered on their path to self-actualization. In sessions, we explore the mind-body connection by deepening emotional experiencing and understanding through an integrative and collaborative approach.
More specifically, I provide therapeutic support to individuals (ages 9-99), couples, and families in managing mood and behaviours; enhancing self-perception and self-worth; building interpersonal relationships; and navigating loss and trauma.
As an intentional practitioner, my focus in therapy is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship with clients, where they feel empowered on their path to self-actualization. In sessions, we explore the mind-body connection by deepening emotional experiencing and understanding through an integrative and collaborative approach.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, self-criticism, people-pleasing, grief, trauma, family dynamics, substance use, and eating disorders.
Accepting new clients for individual therapy!
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, hard on yourself, or simply exhausted from carrying too much alone. Wherever you are right now in your healing journey, I will meet you and walk alongside you with curiosity and care. I offer a warm, safe, and compassionate space where you can slow down, exhale, and begin to gently explore what's beneath the surface. I strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you can show up just as you are.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, self-criticism, people-pleasing, grief, trauma, family dynamics, substance use, and eating disorders.
Accepting new clients for individual therapy!
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, hard on yourself, or simply exhausted from carrying too much alone. Wherever you are right now in your healing journey, I will meet you and walk alongside you with curiosity and care. I offer a warm, safe, and compassionate space where you can slow down, exhale, and begin to gently explore what's beneath the surface. I strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you can show up just as you are.
I often work with individuals who have anxiety, mood concerns; chronic pain or ; personality disorders; emotional regulation difficulties (e.g. anger or shame/guilt); trauma and C- PTSD; relationship issues; substance use and/or behavioural concerns.
Sometimes you just need to talk with someone who gets it.
Change is hard, but it is possible, and it all starts with you, and your unique strengths, goals and insight.
In our work together, my role will be to witness, reflect back and help bring greater awareness to aspects of your experience that may be in need of gentle attention or healing. At times, I may bring evidence-based therapeutic techniques into our work, tailored to both your individual style and needs. Together, we will work to collaboratively to bring to life the changes you identify as being most important to you, right now.
I often work with individuals who have anxiety, mood concerns; chronic pain or ; personality disorders; emotional regulation difficulties (e.g. anger or shame/guilt); trauma and C- PTSD; relationship issues; substance use and/or behavioural concerns.
Sometimes you just need to talk with someone who gets it.
Change is hard, but it is possible, and it all starts with you, and your unique strengths, goals and insight.
In our work together, my role will be to witness, reflect back and help bring greater awareness to aspects of your experience that may be in need of gentle attention or healing. At times, I may bring evidence-based therapeutic techniques into our work, tailored to both your individual style and needs. Together, we will work to collaboratively to bring to life the changes you identify as being most important to you, right now.
Since 2014 and with over 10,000 clinical hours working exclusively with narcissistic abuse clients, I have developed The Structured Recovery Protocol - a structured, trauma-informed approach designed to support clarity, nervous system stabilization, trauma processing, and recovery.
If you are functioning well in your professional and daily life, yet continue to experience the effects of a confusing or distressing relationship, you may not require open-ended therapy. A focused, structured approach may be more effective.
Since 2014 and with over 10,000 clinical hours working exclusively with narcissistic abuse clients, I have developed The Structured Recovery Protocol - a structured, trauma-informed approach designed to support clarity, nervous system stabilization, trauma processing, and recovery.
If you are functioning well in your professional and daily life, yet continue to experience the effects of a confusing or distressing relationship, you may not require open-ended therapy. A focused, structured approach may be more effective.
Elise Hicks - Anxiety & People Pleasing
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I take a trauma informed approach to therapy - which means I look at everything through the lens of family history.
Are you an emotionally intelligent, self-aware, highly sensitive woman who's read all the books, saved every therapy reel, knows her attachment style and love language, and is STILL stuck in the same patterns? You say yes when you mean no, you over-give to people who can't give it back, and there's a quiet voice underneath it all asking: why am I always the one who cares more? Your nervous system is stuck in a fawn response, your inner critic is relentless, and no matter how much journaling, breathwork, or self-care you do, the cycle keeps repeating. You've done the shadow work. You know your triggers. But nothing seems to stick.
I take a trauma informed approach to therapy - which means I look at everything through the lens of family history.
Are you an emotionally intelligent, self-aware, highly sensitive woman who's read all the books, saved every therapy reel, knows her attachment style and love language, and is STILL stuck in the same patterns? You say yes when you mean no, you over-give to people who can't give it back, and there's a quiet voice underneath it all asking: why am I always the one who cares more? Your nervous system is stuck in a fawn response, your inner critic is relentless, and no matter how much journaling, breathwork, or self-care you do, the cycle keeps repeating. You've done the shadow work. You know your triggers. But nothing seems to stick.
I am a registered Social Worker, Trauma Psychotherapist and Clinical Counselling Supervisor.
I've supported RCMP, OPP, Police, Judges, Lawyers, First Responders/Front Line staff, teachers and populations who have experienced trauma.
I am a registered Social Worker, Trauma Psychotherapist and Clinical Counselling Supervisor.
I've supported RCMP, OPP, Police, Judges, Lawyers, First Responders/Front Line staff, teachers and populations who have experienced trauma.
I provide psychotherapy to clients struggling with issues primarily related to trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, abuse, and addiction.
My psychotherapy practice is all-encompassing, as I welcome clients with rich and diverse backgrounds, stories, and issues. I strive to provide a compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients to ensure that they feel comfortable and safe expressing themselves openly.
I provide psychotherapy to clients struggling with issues primarily related to trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, abuse, and addiction.
My psychotherapy practice is all-encompassing, as I welcome clients with rich and diverse backgrounds, stories, and issues. I strive to provide a compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients to ensure that they feel comfortable and safe expressing themselves openly.
I also have extensive experience assessing and treating PTSD and trauma, including with first responders and third-party insurers (e.g., WSIB, Canada Life).
My treatment approaches include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT for PTSD), and mindfulness-based interventions.
I also have extensive experience assessing and treating PTSD and trauma, including with first responders and third-party insurers (e.g., WSIB, Canada Life).
My treatment approaches include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT for PTSD), and mindfulness-based interventions.
I am client-centered, compassionate, and trauma-informed, prioritizing safety, trust, and genuine connection.
I support children, teens, caregivers, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD), behavioural challenges, or academic and school-related concerns. Using emotion-focused and evidence-based approaches, I provide individual sessions with children, caregiver sessions, and dyadic sessions to promote emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and equip families with confidence and practical tools for meaningful change.
I am client-centered, compassionate, and trauma-informed, prioritizing safety, trust, and genuine connection.
I support children, teens, caregivers, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD), behavioural challenges, or academic and school-related concerns. Using emotion-focused and evidence-based approaches, I provide individual sessions with children, caregiver sessions, and dyadic sessions to promote emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and equip families with confidence and practical tools for meaningful change.
My name is Elizabeth, I am Trauma & Spiritually-Informed Therapist.
Pain gets supported & Suffering gets adjusted. You are whole and worthy of such a beautiful life, but when we live with chronic side effects from trauma, grief, anxiety, & depression we can start to lose our sense of hope & self-love. My therapy room helps provide an eclectic approach that focuses on identifying emotions & somatic releasing.
My name is Elizabeth, I am Trauma & Spiritually-Informed Therapist.
Pain gets supported & Suffering gets adjusted. You are whole and worthy of such a beautiful life, but when we live with chronic side effects from trauma, grief, anxiety, & depression we can start to lose our sense of hope & self-love. My therapy room helps provide an eclectic approach that focuses on identifying emotions & somatic releasing.
EMDR Therapy: Anxiety, C-PTSD,
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, MACP, CCGC, RP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Many clients I see have tried therapy that focused only on “commission” trauma, the overt acts of harm, while the quieter “omission” trauma of neglect or misattunement still lives in the nervous system.
I’m Ruth Godoy, EMDR therapist and mother of two, specializing in trauma therapy that goes beyond talk. Our early wounds shape how we love, parent, and see ourselves. Using EMDR, Ego State Therapy, and brain-based approaches, I help reprogram survival patterns, release what no longer serves them, and anchor into their competent, grounded Adult Self.
Many clients I see have tried therapy that focused only on “commission” trauma, the overt acts of harm, while the quieter “omission” trauma of neglect or misattunement still lives in the nervous system.
I’m Ruth Godoy, EMDR therapist and mother of two, specializing in trauma therapy that goes beyond talk. Our early wounds shape how we love, parent, and see ourselves. Using EMDR, Ego State Therapy, and brain-based approaches, I help reprogram survival patterns, release what no longer serves them, and anchor into their competent, grounded Adult Self.
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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.