Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Vaughan, ON
If you present as capable and like you have it together but inside you feel exhausted, stressed or overwhelmed - you are not alone. Therapy with me helps you understand what's driving the burnout, reset your nervous system, and rebuild a life that feels sustainable - not just manageable. Many have shared they they've found a renewed sense of freedom and a stronger connection to themselves. With the right therapeutic support, meaningful change is possible.
If you present as capable and like you have it together but inside you feel exhausted, stressed or overwhelmed - you are not alone. Therapy with me helps you understand what's driving the burnout, reset your nervous system, and rebuild a life that feels sustainable - not just manageable. Many have shared they they've found a renewed sense of freedom and a stronger connection to themselves. With the right therapeutic support, meaningful change is possible.
I have worked extensively in the area of women’s mental health and trauma-informed therapy.
The foundation of my approach is a safe and collaborative relationship in which clients feel heard and understood. From there, I draw from my training and experience with client-centred, emotion-focused and trauma-informed models of treatment. My aim is to create a path forward for each person that takes into account their unique needs and goals.
I have worked extensively in the area of women’s mental health and trauma-informed therapy.
The foundation of my approach is a safe and collaborative relationship in which clients feel heard and understood. From there, I draw from my training and experience with client-centred, emotion-focused and trauma-informed models of treatment. My aim is to create a path forward for each person that takes into account their unique needs and goals.
Life can feel like a constant uphill battle when you’re grappling with anxiety, burnout, or the weight of past trauma.
I’m here to support you in finding your way back to emotional balance. With a deep commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment, I use an integrated approach to therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, alongside other techniques for working with trauma and child therapy.
Life can feel like a constant uphill battle when you’re grappling with anxiety, burnout, or the weight of past trauma.
I’m here to support you in finding your way back to emotional balance. With a deep commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment, I use an integrated approach to therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, alongside other techniques for working with trauma and child therapy.
I have years of experience helping people move forward from loss or trauma.
I work from a trauma perspective and understand that the coping skills developed when we were young are no longer adequate for the challenges we face. We will work together to determine the intervention best suited to your needs, experiences, and beliefs.
I have years of experience helping people move forward from loss or trauma.
I work from a trauma perspective and understand that the coping skills developed when we were young are no longer adequate for the challenges we face. We will work together to determine the intervention best suited to your needs, experiences, and beliefs.
I bring a culturally- affirming and trauma-informed lens to every session.
Do you look successful on paper, but feel like something's still off underneath? Do you carry a quiet exhaustion that never quite lifts, no matter how much you accomplish? Does the self-doubt creep in even when you're clearly capable? If any of this sounds familiar, that's exactly who I built Hope Restored for. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I specialize in working with high-performing professionals especially those navigating burnout, imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, and the quiet weight of carrying too much for too long.
I bring a culturally- affirming and trauma-informed lens to every session.
Do you look successful on paper, but feel like something's still off underneath? Do you carry a quiet exhaustion that never quite lifts, no matter how much you accomplish? Does the self-doubt creep in even when you're clearly capable? If any of this sounds familiar, that's exactly who I built Hope Restored for. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I specialize in working with high-performing professionals especially those navigating burnout, imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, and the quiet weight of carrying too much for too long.
I specialize in a blend of EMDR, neurofeedback, ego state and somatic therapy to target anxiety, depression, PTSD and attachment trauma.
Are you tired of living in "survival mode"? Either feeling chronically unsettled or inexpressibly low and numb! Perhaps, something feels missing; an emptiness you can’t quite put your finger on! There comes a time when just getting by is not enough and we can no longer hide behind a smile. Change begins when we decide that "waiting for the pain to dissipate" is no longer an option. So what if you could take back control of your life and live unchained by your history? How far would you thrive if you could tailor a life of your own design, uninterrupted by stress, anxiety or pain stories?
I specialize in a blend of EMDR, neurofeedback, ego state and somatic therapy to target anxiety, depression, PTSD and attachment trauma.
Are you tired of living in "survival mode"? Either feeling chronically unsettled or inexpressibly low and numb! Perhaps, something feels missing; an emptiness you can’t quite put your finger on! There comes a time when just getting by is not enough and we can no longer hide behind a smile. Change begins when we decide that "waiting for the pain to dissipate" is no longer an option. So what if you could take back control of your life and live unchained by your history? How far would you thrive if you could tailor a life of your own design, uninterrupted by stress, anxiety or pain stories?
I work with adults navigating Complex PTSD and the effects of ongoing or repeated trauma.
I support clients through therapeutic exercises that focus on nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, acceptance, and integration. My work is experiential and somatically informed, integrating cognitive and behavioural strategies and principles informed by memory reconsolidating to support insight, self-understanding, and daily functioning.
I work with adults navigating Complex PTSD and the effects of ongoing or repeated trauma.
I support clients through therapeutic exercises that focus on nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, acceptance, and integration. My work is experiential and somatically informed, integrating cognitive and behavioural strategies and principles informed by memory reconsolidating to support insight, self-understanding, and daily functioning.
Childhood emotional wounds, attachment disruptions, or unresolved trauma continue to shape your sense of self, relationships, and emotional responses in the present.
In therapy, we work not only on managing symptoms but on understanding and transforming the underlying patterns that maintain them. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EFT, along with attachment-based, Gestalt, and EMDR-informed work. This allows us to address both present-day challenges and deeper emotional processes.
Childhood emotional wounds, attachment disruptions, or unresolved trauma continue to shape your sense of self, relationships, and emotional responses in the present.
In therapy, we work not only on managing symptoms but on understanding and transforming the underlying patterns that maintain them. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EFT, along with attachment-based, Gestalt, and EMDR-informed work. This allows us to address both present-day challenges and deeper emotional processes.
You deserve to live a life that makes you feel empowered! However, often in life, there are times we get stuck and don’t know how to move forwards, how to cope with situations and in what direction to take one’s story. Not knowing what to do and how to do it can often make a person feel powerless, which can further lead to anxiety, depression, resentment, and isolation, hindering you from living a full life. I offer you a chance to take back control of the story of your life and write the narrative you want to write.
You deserve to live a life that makes you feel empowered! However, often in life, there are times we get stuck and don’t know how to move forwards, how to cope with situations and in what direction to take one’s story. Not knowing what to do and how to do it can often make a person feel powerless, which can further lead to anxiety, depression, resentment, and isolation, hindering you from living a full life. I offer you a chance to take back control of the story of your life and write the narrative you want to write.
Victoria Pacitti, Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW
7 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
I specialize in helping individuals better understand, manage and address anxiety, stress, sadness, trauma, social anxiety, feeling disconnected, relationship difficulties and more.
I provide an empathetic, non-judgemental, and safe space. Using EMDR and Internal Family Systems, I support the healing and processing of trauma to reduce emotional overwhelm. Together we can confront emotions, tackle anxieties, reconnect with your strengths, and develop self-trust to create the life you want.
I specialize in helping individuals better understand, manage and address anxiety, stress, sadness, trauma, social anxiety, feeling disconnected, relationship difficulties and more.
I provide an empathetic, non-judgemental, and safe space. Using EMDR and Internal Family Systems, I support the healing and processing of trauma to reduce emotional overwhelm. Together we can confront emotions, tackle anxieties, reconnect with your strengths, and develop self-trust to create the life you want.
Her diverse roles as a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Program Facilitator, and Wellness Consultant have honed her expertise in supporting individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
Alessandra extends her assistance to various areas, including couple’s and family counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy, addressing a wide spectrum of clients’ needs. She’s amassed extensive experience working with motor-vehicle accident survivors, individuals facing concurrent disorders, and catastrophic and acquired brain injury.
Her diverse roles as a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Program Facilitator, and Wellness Consultant have honed her expertise in supporting individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
Alessandra extends her assistance to various areas, including couple’s and family counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy, addressing a wide spectrum of clients’ needs. She’s amassed extensive experience working with motor-vehicle accident survivors, individuals facing concurrent disorders, and catastrophic and acquired brain injury.
I work with clients managing bipolar disorder, OCD, CPTSD, PTSD, and relational issues, offering a space that meets you with honesty and zero judgment.
My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and rooted in what actually works. I draw on EMDR, CBT, DBT, ERP for OCD, psychodynamic, and relational therapy to help you stabilize, regulate, and heal. Whether we're addressing attachment wounds or rebuilding communication in your closest relationships, the work is grounded, collaborative, and shaped around you.
I work with clients managing bipolar disorder, OCD, CPTSD, PTSD, and relational issues, offering a space that meets you with honesty and zero judgment.
My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and rooted in what actually works. I draw on EMDR, CBT, DBT, ERP for OCD, psychodynamic, and relational therapy to help you stabilize, regulate, and heal. Whether we're addressing attachment wounds or rebuilding communication in your closest relationships, the work is grounded, collaborative, and shaped around you.
Trauma leaves an undeniable trail of distrust and fear in our mind and our bodies.
My approach to therapy is experiential and neurobiologically-informed. I have found that focusing solely on coping tools can sometimes feel like a “band-aid solution” for deeper emotional wounds. I use a blend of EMDR, somatic therapy, ego state therapy, IFS and music therapy to target anxiety, depression and trauma responses.
Trauma leaves an undeniable trail of distrust and fear in our mind and our bodies.
My approach to therapy is experiential and neurobiologically-informed. I have found that focusing solely on coping tools can sometimes feel like a “band-aid solution” for deeper emotional wounds. I use a blend of EMDR, somatic therapy, ego state therapy, IFS and music therapy to target anxiety, depression and trauma responses.
I often use several evidence-based practices, including psychoeducation, CBT, ACT, solution-focused approaches, Brainspotting & EMDR if required for trauma processing.
Are you in a High-pressure career? Leader, Executive or Frontline Worker? Do you feel like you haven’t achieved much? Not good enough? Feel like you are not showing up for your family or people that matter and have relationship issues. You have difficulty concentrating and focusing because you worry about the future and stuck in a pattern you have difficulty transitioning out of. You are overwhelmed with thoughts related to your self-image, so you don't access help. So, what's the result? Procrastination and avoidance impact your personal and professional growth.
I often use several evidence-based practices, including psychoeducation, CBT, ACT, solution-focused approaches, Brainspotting & EMDR if required for trauma processing.
Are you in a High-pressure career? Leader, Executive or Frontline Worker? Do you feel like you haven’t achieved much? Not good enough? Feel like you are not showing up for your family or people that matter and have relationship issues. You have difficulty concentrating and focusing because you worry about the future and stuck in a pattern you have difficulty transitioning out of. You are overwhelmed with thoughts related to your self-image, so you don't access help. So, what's the result? Procrastination and avoidance impact your personal and professional growth.
We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, eating disorders, and complex mental health concerns and disorders.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, eating disorders, and complex mental health concerns and disorders.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or like you are living on autopilot? You may find yourself in a state of alert, feeling numb, or weighed down by past wounds. I recognize how challenging these experiences can be and aim to support you in ways that honour your voice as the expert in your life.
Through navigating my own experiences and supporting those close to me, I have witnessed both the challenges of mental health and the healing that compassionate support can offer. These experiences have inspired my path toward a career in counselling and continue to shape my commitment to providing a safe, validating space for clients.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or like you are living on autopilot? You may find yourself in a state of alert, feeling numb, or weighed down by past wounds. I recognize how challenging these experiences can be and aim to support you in ways that honour your voice as the expert in your life.
Through navigating my own experiences and supporting those close to me, I have witnessed both the challenges of mental health and the healing that compassionate support can offer. These experiences have inspired my path toward a career in counselling and continue to shape my commitment to providing a safe, validating space for clients.
As a Certified Play Therapist (CPT), I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, emotional regulation, grief, and healing.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, grief, and life transitions. My work integrates play therapy, EMDR, art-based therapies, and family counselling within a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.
As a Certified Play Therapist (CPT), I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, emotional regulation, grief, and healing.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, grief, and life transitions. My work integrates play therapy, EMDR, art-based therapies, and family counselling within a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.
I work with individuals navigating a range of challenges including anxiety, low mood, ADHD and attention difficulties, OCD, trauma, chronic stress, and interpersonal concerns.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on providing clarity, practical skills, and meaningful change so clients can feel more confident, more in control, and better able to manage life’s demands. I draw from evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, EFT, DBT, and humanistic approaches, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs and goals.
I work with individuals navigating a range of challenges including anxiety, low mood, ADHD and attention difficulties, OCD, trauma, chronic stress, and interpersonal concerns.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on providing clarity, practical skills, and meaningful change so clients can feel more confident, more in control, and better able to manage life’s demands. I draw from evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, EFT, DBT, and humanistic approaches, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs and goals.
Do you struggle with a past trauma that affects your relationships, day-to-day life, and sense of who you are?
At Counterspiral Care, we offer specialized trauma therapy and EMDR for people who feel lost, alone, disconnected, and trapped in the pain of the past. We start with a free call to get to know you better and find the best fit therapist for you. We help you by listening to your story with warmth, care, and a non-judgmental attitude to finally find relief.
Do you struggle with a past trauma that affects your relationships, day-to-day life, and sense of who you are?
At Counterspiral Care, we offer specialized trauma therapy and EMDR for people who feel lost, alone, disconnected, and trapped in the pain of the past. We start with a free call to get to know you better and find the best fit therapist for you. We help you by listening to your story with warmth, care, and a non-judgmental attitude to finally find relief.
We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, and complex mental health concerns and disorders.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, and complex mental health concerns and disorders.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
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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.