Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Unionville, ON
I have dedicated my work to the field of mental health, and have provided therapeutic interventions in relation to grief, loss and bereavement, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma/ PTSD, schizophrenia, first episode psychosis, and forensic social work.
Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and overwhelming at times. Therapy can assist with reestablishing and developing skills and resources to better manage and cope when facing life's challenges. I would like to help you to realize your personal goals through open communication and the establishment of a respectful therapeutic relationship. I strive to work with individuals to take full advantage of their own internal coping strategies towards achieving balance and improved quality of life. I provide psycho-educational support and supportive counselling to adolescents, adults and their families.
I have dedicated my work to the field of mental health, and have provided therapeutic interventions in relation to grief, loss and bereavement, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma/ PTSD, schizophrenia, first episode psychosis, and forensic social work.
Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and overwhelming at times. Therapy can assist with reestablishing and developing skills and resources to better manage and cope when facing life's challenges. I would like to help you to realize your personal goals through open communication and the establishment of a respectful therapeutic relationship. I strive to work with individuals to take full advantage of their own internal coping strategies towards achieving balance and improved quality of life. I provide psycho-educational support and supportive counselling to adolescents, adults and their families.
I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues.
Eating disorders are very rarely "just" eating disorders. There are underlying causes, and often appear with co-occurring issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive/compulsive behaviours, grief, low self-esteem/body image, perfectionism, substance abuse, and relationship issues. I take a holistic approach to healing all contributing issues.
I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues.
Eating disorders are very rarely "just" eating disorders. There are underlying causes, and often appear with co-occurring issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive/compulsive behaviours, grief, low self-esteem/body image, perfectionism, substance abuse, and relationship issues. I take a holistic approach to healing all contributing issues.
My approach to therapy is from a trauma-informed lens, a person-centered approach, and by utilizing evidence based modalities.
I have a certificate in trauma-informed CBT, CA-CBT, Levels 1 & 2 in EMDR, Training in EFT, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II), Prepare-Enrich, and have utilized other modalities such as Bowenian Family Systems Therapy, Existential Therapy, and DBT in an integrative way. I have also worked with survivors of sex trafficking for over a decade.
My approach to therapy is from a trauma-informed lens, a person-centered approach, and by utilizing evidence based modalities.
I have a certificate in trauma-informed CBT, CA-CBT, Levels 1 & 2 in EMDR, Training in EFT, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II), Prepare-Enrich, and have utilized other modalities such as Bowenian Family Systems Therapy, Existential Therapy, and DBT in an integrative way. I have also worked with survivors of sex trafficking for over a decade.
The mental health professionals at The Dot are trained in many different types of therapy that can help with issues related to trauma, grief, relationship issues (yes we do couples counselling) depression, anxiety and more.
It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.
The mental health professionals at The Dot are trained in many different types of therapy that can help with issues related to trauma, grief, relationship issues (yes we do couples counselling) depression, anxiety and more.
It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.
Have you suffered trauma or abuse and are trying to cope?
I offer online therapy for individuals, couples and groups from the comfort of your own home and in-person. I strive to provide a positive, culturally sensitive and LGBTQ2S+ space where you can feel free to express your concerns. Processing, integration and learnt skills are used to facilitate your therapy.
Have you suffered trauma or abuse and are trying to cope?
I offer online therapy for individuals, couples and groups from the comfort of your own home and in-person. I strive to provide a positive, culturally sensitive and LGBTQ2S+ space where you can feel free to express your concerns. Processing, integration and learnt skills are used to facilitate your therapy.
Issues I Work With: Critical or Distant Parenting; Intergenerational Tension & Conflict; Relationship Difficulties Tied to Past Wounds; Lingering Sadness or Low Mood; Emotional Neglect in Childhood; Stress Linked to Family Roles; Coping with Loss of Identity or Direction; Intergenerational Trauma
Have you ever felt the unspoken weight of family expectations shaping how you see yourself and your relationships? Do you struggle with saying "no"? Did you grow up in an Asian household where silence, pressure, or criticism shaped how you learned to be ‘strong’? Do you look successful on the outside but still feel unsure on the inside? Maybe you doubt yourself, feel anxious in relationships, or notice your mood changes when family patterns get triggered. Do you struggle with the voice of a critical parent or critical self? Have you learned to stay quiet about your pain, wondering if anyone would truly understand?
Issues I Work With: Critical or Distant Parenting; Intergenerational Tension & Conflict; Relationship Difficulties Tied to Past Wounds; Lingering Sadness or Low Mood; Emotional Neglect in Childhood; Stress Linked to Family Roles; Coping with Loss of Identity or Direction; Intergenerational Trauma
Have you ever felt the unspoken weight of family expectations shaping how you see yourself and your relationships? Do you struggle with saying "no"? Did you grow up in an Asian household where silence, pressure, or criticism shaped how you learned to be ‘strong’? Do you look successful on the outside but still feel unsure on the inside? Maybe you doubt yourself, feel anxious in relationships, or notice your mood changes when family patterns get triggered. Do you struggle with the voice of a critical parent or critical self? Have you learned to stay quiet about your pain, wondering if anyone would truly understand?
I am a therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, manage anxiety, and cope with depression.
My education and experience combined with my innate personal qualities will contribute to a journey of healing, understanding, and change.
I am a therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, manage anxiety, and cope with depression.
My education and experience combined with my innate personal qualities will contribute to a journey of healing, understanding, and change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, ADHD, or major life changes, know that support is available.
I believe that therapy should be as unique as the person seeking it. That’s why I use an integrative, client-centred approach, drawing on proven therapeutic methods tailored to your specific needs and goals. I offer individual sessions in person in Markham, virtually, and walk & talk therapy.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, ADHD, or major life changes, know that support is available.
I believe that therapy should be as unique as the person seeking it. That’s why I use an integrative, client-centred approach, drawing on proven therapeutic methods tailored to your specific needs and goals. I offer individual sessions in person in Markham, virtually, and walk & talk therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals with concerns related to any life challenges experienced that prevent you from living your best life, including: trauma, attachment, addiction, grief, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD and psychosis.
I will create a comfortable environment, so you can feel empowered to achieve the meaningful change you have set for yourself, in a non-judgmental and safe space. I will allow you to process difficult experiences, while working through unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors to build a healthy present and future.
I enjoy working with individuals with concerns related to any life challenges experienced that prevent you from living your best life, including: trauma, attachment, addiction, grief, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD and psychosis.
I will create a comfortable environment, so you can feel empowered to achieve the meaningful change you have set for yourself, in a non-judgmental and safe space. I will allow you to process difficult experiences, while working through unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors to build a healthy present and future.
Your mental well-being matters, and Jody Levac is here to help you on your transformative journey. Jody believes one of the key elements to healing is the strength of the psycho-therapeutic relationship. Jody brings compassion, 35 years of healthcare and system knowledge, and a desire to guide people to recovery and strength.
Your mental well-being matters, and Jody Levac is here to help you on your transformative journey. Jody believes one of the key elements to healing is the strength of the psycho-therapeutic relationship. Jody brings compassion, 35 years of healthcare and system knowledge, and a desire to guide people to recovery and strength.
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My clinical training and experiences have focused on the provision of evidence-based treatment and assessment of adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, interpersonal difficulties, and life challenges, such as mood and anxiety-related disorders, trauma-related disorders, emotion regulation difficulties, self-esteem, and identity development.
We all experience challenging times in our lives that can often feel overwhelming. I am passionate about providing evidence-based psychological services grounded in compassion, understanding, and collaboration in order to help you get back on track and create the change you are seeking in your life. I work with clients to identify goals and tailor a treatment plan around altering unhelpful thoughts, maladaptive behaviour patterns, and difficult emotions, to enhance overall wellness and promote a positive quality of life.
My clinical training and experiences have focused on the provision of evidence-based treatment and assessment of adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, interpersonal difficulties, and life challenges, such as mood and anxiety-related disorders, trauma-related disorders, emotion regulation difficulties, self-esteem, and identity development.
We all experience challenging times in our lives that can often feel overwhelming. I am passionate about providing evidence-based psychological services grounded in compassion, understanding, and collaboration in order to help you get back on track and create the change you are seeking in your life. I work with clients to identify goals and tailor a treatment plan around altering unhelpful thoughts, maladaptive behaviour patterns, and difficult emotions, to enhance overall wellness and promote a positive quality of life.
Registered with IFHP. Accepting new clients. Are you grieving something or someone? Have you recently experienced the death of someone close to you and find yourself unable to comprehend the seemingly contradictory and confusing feelings around your loss? Or perhaps you are here because you are so tense you feel knots in your stomach and your daily stress is so overwhelming you aren't sure how to cope anymore? Perhaps you have constant thoughts circling in your mind, preventing you from getting a good night's sleep because you visualize all possible negative outcomes coming your way.
Registered with IFHP. Accepting new clients. Are you grieving something or someone? Have you recently experienced the death of someone close to you and find yourself unable to comprehend the seemingly contradictory and confusing feelings around your loss? Or perhaps you are here because you are so tense you feel knots in your stomach and your daily stress is so overwhelming you aren't sure how to cope anymore? Perhaps you have constant thoughts circling in your mind, preventing you from getting a good night's sleep because you visualize all possible negative outcomes coming your way.
Natalie Villeneuve
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M9A
Waitlist for new clients
I’m interested in understanding the root causes of your problems to help you make meaningful changes in your life, so I always utilize a trauma-informed approach in my work.
I have most often worked with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, or who have perpetrated sexual or physical violence. No matter what you have done or what you have been through, I am a compassionate listener that wants to help you make sense of your experiences. I am comfortable working with a range of issues and needs!
I’m interested in understanding the root causes of your problems to help you make meaningful changes in your life, so I always utilize a trauma-informed approach in my work.
I have most often worked with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, or who have perpetrated sexual or physical violence. No matter what you have done or what you have been through, I am a compassionate listener that wants to help you make sense of your experiences. I am comfortable working with a range of issues and needs!
As an arts based trauma informed empowerment and spiritual therapist, I am experienced in a variety of issues: Anxiety and Depression, Agoraphobia, Addiction, feeling lost and confused, self esteem, spiritual growth, suicidal Ideation, relationships, trauma, and PTSD, You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental illness to get help, all you need is to want to heal.
My goal as a talk therapist is for people in difficult circumstances to define some of the challenges they face, imagine solutions to their circumstances, replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthy ones and recognize themselves as agents of change. Young adults and adults welcome. I have been in private practice for eighteen years.
As an arts based trauma informed empowerment and spiritual therapist, I am experienced in a variety of issues: Anxiety and Depression, Agoraphobia, Addiction, feeling lost and confused, self esteem, spiritual growth, suicidal Ideation, relationships, trauma, and PTSD, You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental illness to get help, all you need is to want to heal.
My goal as a talk therapist is for people in difficult circumstances to define some of the challenges they face, imagine solutions to their circumstances, replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthy ones and recognize themselves as agents of change. Young adults and adults welcome. I have been in private practice for eighteen years.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I offer a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach that moves at your pace.
Feeling anxious, unsure, or disconnected in your relationships can feel deeply confusing and painful. You might notice yourself overthinking interactions, people-pleasing to avoid conflict, or struggling to name and express what you actually need. These patterns can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves in relationships, whether you’re navigating a difficult or emotionally intense dynamic, noticing familiar attachment patterns repeating, or wanting to feel more secure and confident in how you relate to others and to yourself.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I offer a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach that moves at your pace.
Feeling anxious, unsure, or disconnected in your relationships can feel deeply confusing and painful. You might notice yourself overthinking interactions, people-pleasing to avoid conflict, or struggling to name and express what you actually need. These patterns can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves in relationships, whether you’re navigating a difficult or emotionally intense dynamic, noticing familiar attachment patterns repeating, or wanting to feel more secure and confident in how you relate to others and to yourself.
My approach is trauma informed, collaborative, non-judgmental.
Throughout life, whether at home, work, school, travelling (you get the picture), we encounter a range of changes, challenges, obstacles, and losses, that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, isolated, or even depressed. Our personal history and environment shape the way we think, feel, and behave; sometimes in helpful ways, and other times less so. In our work together, we’ll focus on developing practical skills and strategies to help you face these challenges, while also recognizing and building on the strengths you already possess (and yes, you do possess strengths!).
My approach is trauma informed, collaborative, non-judgmental.
Throughout life, whether at home, work, school, travelling (you get the picture), we encounter a range of changes, challenges, obstacles, and losses, that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, isolated, or even depressed. Our personal history and environment shape the way we think, feel, and behave; sometimes in helpful ways, and other times less so. In our work together, we’ll focus on developing practical skills and strategies to help you face these challenges, while also recognizing and building on the strengths you already possess (and yes, you do possess strengths!).
I work with people navigating trauma and grief, relationship challenges, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout from work, and chronic stress.
My approach is trauma-informed, and grounded in self psychology and relational therapy. Healing happens through connection, so our work focuses not just on symptoms, but on your emotional world, your relationships, and helping you feel more secure, understood, and connected to yourself. I will move at a pace that feels right and comfortable for you.
I work with people navigating trauma and grief, relationship challenges, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout from work, and chronic stress.
My approach is trauma-informed, and grounded in self psychology and relational therapy. Healing happens through connection, so our work focuses not just on symptoms, but on your emotional world, your relationships, and helping you feel more secure, understood, and connected to yourself. I will move at a pace that feels right and comfortable for you.
I have extensive clinical experience working with culturally diverse individuals and families coping with emotional difficulties from individual and mass trauma, power dynamics, blending families, and immigration, among other life stressors.
I have practiced in Minnesota, California, Oregon, Alberta, and Ontario. I completed a Marriage and Family Therapy Masters prior to obtaining a Doctorate in Psychology. I carry my diverse training and varied experiences into each session. I work to foster a sense of emotional safety to help you understand your defenses and how they may obstruct your outlook.
I have extensive clinical experience working with culturally diverse individuals and families coping with emotional difficulties from individual and mass trauma, power dynamics, blending families, and immigration, among other life stressors.
I have practiced in Minnesota, California, Oregon, Alberta, and Ontario. I completed a Marriage and Family Therapy Masters prior to obtaining a Doctorate in Psychology. I carry my diverse training and varied experiences into each session. I work to foster a sense of emotional safety to help you understand your defenses and how they may obstruct your outlook.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, communication struggles, trauma, grief, and major life transitions.
With over 12 years of experience in healthcare and mental health, my work is trauma-informed, culturally aware, and neurodivergent-affirming. I draw from existential, somatic, attachment-based, and EFT approaches, tailoring therapy to who you are rather than a one-size-fits-all model. You don't need the perfect label to belong here.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, communication struggles, trauma, grief, and major life transitions.
With over 12 years of experience in healthcare and mental health, my work is trauma-informed, culturally aware, and neurodivergent-affirming. I draw from existential, somatic, attachment-based, and EFT approaches, tailoring therapy to who you are rather than a one-size-fits-all model. You don't need the perfect label to belong here.
My aim is to help individuals, couples and families to reach their full potential. Many individuals experience difficulties after a marriage breakdown, job layoff, mid-life crisis, an accident or serious disease, the death of a close relative or friend, a business failure and so on. Emotional and behavioural problems affect individuals from all walks of life, at all income levels, and at all ages. Services provided by mental health professionals are an integral part of one's complete health care.
I help people go from feeling stuck in some area of their lives to achieving their own definition of success.
My aim is to help individuals, couples and families to reach their full potential. Many individuals experience difficulties after a marriage breakdown, job layoff, mid-life crisis, an accident or serious disease, the death of a close relative or friend, a business failure and so on. Emotional and behavioural problems affect individuals from all walks of life, at all income levels, and at all ages. Services provided by mental health professionals are an integral part of one's complete health care.
I help people go from feeling stuck in some area of their lives to achieving their own definition of success.
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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.