Somatic Therapists in Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
I use evidence-based therapies like trauma-informed EMDR, CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, and equine-assisted approaches tailored to your needs.
As a Psychotherapist trained in Mindfulness, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioural Therapies, Equine-Assisted Therapy, and E.M.D.R. my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I use evidence-based therapies like trauma-informed EMDR, CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, and equine-assisted approaches tailored to your needs.
As a Psychotherapist trained in Mindfulness, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioural Therapies, Equine-Assisted Therapy, and E.M.D.R. my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Patrick Alexan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), MA
1 Endorsed
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of their direction. From the outside things may look fine, but internally something feels “off.” You might be overthinking, self-critical, or disconnected from what matters most.
I work with thoughtful and introspective people, including young adults, navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or questions of identity and purpose. Together, we build self-understanding, clarity, and a life aligned with your values.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of their direction. From the outside things may look fine, but internally something feels “off.” You might be overthinking, self-critical, or disconnected from what matters most.
I work with thoughtful and introspective people, including young adults, navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or questions of identity and purpose. Together, we build self-understanding, clarity, and a life aligned with your values.
I draw from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, somatic, and compassion-focused approaches, tailored to your needs.
Feeling stuck in anxiety, low motivation, or chronic pain? Struggling with sports performance or life’s pressures? These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I support adolescents and adults facing anxiety, chronic pain, and depression, helping them build resilience and find balance. Whether battling self-doubt, navigating setbacks, or striving for peak performance, change is within reach. Together, we’ll create a supportive space to strengthen mental well-being and move toward lasting change. Let’s re-route toward the meaningful life you deserve—one step at a time.
I draw from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, somatic, and compassion-focused approaches, tailored to your needs.
Feeling stuck in anxiety, low motivation, or chronic pain? Struggling with sports performance or life’s pressures? These challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. I support adolescents and adults facing anxiety, chronic pain, and depression, helping them build resilience and find balance. Whether battling self-doubt, navigating setbacks, or striving for peak performance, change is within reach. Together, we’ll create a supportive space to strengthen mental well-being and move toward lasting change. Let’s re-route toward the meaningful life you deserve—one step at a time.
Are you feeling, uncertain, or disconnected—either from yourself or in your relationships? You may be searching for clarity, self-discovery, and a sense of alignment with what truly matters to you. You want to understand your patterns, navigate life’s challenges with confidence, and create connections that feel meaningful. For couples, this often means staying connected while growing individually, communicating openly, and co-creating a relationship that feels supportive, authentic, and fulfilling.
Are you feeling, uncertain, or disconnected—either from yourself or in your relationships? You may be searching for clarity, self-discovery, and a sense of alignment with what truly matters to you. You want to understand your patterns, navigate life’s challenges with confidence, and create connections that feel meaningful. For couples, this often means staying connected while growing individually, communicating openly, and co-creating a relationship that feels supportive, authentic, and fulfilling.
I offer services to those in need using the following modalities: CBT, ACT, Gestalt therapy, Somatic therapy, Narrative therapy and Solution-focused therapy.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or past trauma? You may feel hopeless, disconnected, or overwhelmed, affecting your work, relationships, and daily life. Therapy offers a safe space to heal, manage emotions, and rebuild your sense of self. Together, we’ll address patterns that keep you stuck and create tools for balance, resilience, and stronger connections. You don’t have to go through this alone—healing and hope are possible.
I offer services to those in need using the following modalities: CBT, ACT, Gestalt therapy, Somatic therapy, Narrative therapy and Solution-focused therapy.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or past trauma? You may feel hopeless, disconnected, or overwhelmed, affecting your work, relationships, and daily life. Therapy offers a safe space to heal, manage emotions, and rebuild your sense of self. Together, we’ll address patterns that keep you stuck and create tools for balance, resilience, and stronger connections. You don’t have to go through this alone—healing and hope are possible.
Immediate Availability for Affordable Therapy - My ideal client is reflective yet stuck in patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, burnout, or unresolved trauma. Often the "strong one" or caretaker, they’ve learned to hide their needs and emotions to maintain peace. Now, they’re tired—longing for connection, authenticity, and emotional safety. Many are navigating life transitions, identity exploration, or complex family dynamics. They seek clarity, healthier boundaries, and a stronger sense of self. They want to feel calm in their body, confident in their choices, and connected in relationships.
Immediate Availability for Affordable Therapy - My ideal client is reflective yet stuck in patterns of anxiety, people-pleasing, burnout, or unresolved trauma. Often the "strong one" or caretaker, they’ve learned to hide their needs and emotions to maintain peace. Now, they’re tired—longing for connection, authenticity, and emotional safety. Many are navigating life transitions, identity exploration, or complex family dynamics. They seek clarity, healthier boundaries, and a stronger sense of self. They want to feel calm in their body, confident in their choices, and connected in relationships.
You might feel overwhelmed by life’s chaos—loss, transitions, stress, or simply the weight of it all—yet deep down, you sense there’s a greater purpose calling you. I offer a space where you can slow down, be heard, and reconnect with your inner self. Together, we’ll explore what truly matters to you, helping you move from confusion to clarity, and from overwhelm to alignment with your soul’s purpose. Whether you’re navigating challenges or seeking deeper self-awareness, you don’t have to do it alone.
You might feel overwhelmed by life’s chaos—loss, transitions, stress, or simply the weight of it all—yet deep down, you sense there’s a greater purpose calling you. I offer a space where you can slow down, be heard, and reconnect with your inner self. Together, we’ll explore what truly matters to you, helping you move from confusion to clarity, and from overwhelm to alignment with your soul’s purpose. Whether you’re navigating challenges or seeking deeper self-awareness, you don’t have to do it alone.
Dawn
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP, EMDR II, IFS L2
13 Endorsed
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A
My approach draws from somatic approaches to healing, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting, Somatically Informed Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Do you find yourself struggling to move past your past? Are you struggling to manage your anger or self-criticism? Do you feel stuck in the depths of depression? Are you exhausted from dealing with anxiety or PTSD? If so, I sincerely want to work WITH you to achieve the life, and the inner peace you deserve." For the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of witnessing people's courage to share their stories and lives with me. Through sharing your difficulties with a therapist you trust and being willing to be vulnerable in a therapeutic relationship, change happens as we allow compassion in.
My approach draws from somatic approaches to healing, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting, Somatically Informed Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Do you find yourself struggling to move past your past? Are you struggling to manage your anger or self-criticism? Do you feel stuck in the depths of depression? Are you exhausted from dealing with anxiety or PTSD? If so, I sincerely want to work WITH you to achieve the life, and the inner peace you deserve." For the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of witnessing people's courage to share their stories and lives with me. Through sharing your difficulties with a therapist you trust and being willing to be vulnerable in a therapeutic relationship, change happens as we allow compassion in.
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 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.
Using a mind-body approach - primarily through EMDR, but also including IFS, mindfulness, attachment-focused therapy, somatic and breathwork - we address how stress and emotional dysregulation can show up as fatigue, digestive issues, anxiety, muscle tension, headaches, relationship struggles, low self-esteem and more.
My practice is trauma-informed, accessible, socially just, culturally responsive, and allied with diverse racial, sexual, and disability identities. I am committed to collaborative, anti-oppressive and pro-liberation principles.
Using a mind-body approach - primarily through EMDR, but also including IFS, mindfulness, attachment-focused therapy, somatic and breathwork - we address how stress and emotional dysregulation can show up as fatigue, digestive issues, anxiety, muscle tension, headaches, relationship struggles, low self-esteem and more.
My practice is trauma-informed, accessible, socially just, culturally responsive, and allied with diverse racial, sexual, and disability identities. I am committed to collaborative, anti-oppressive and pro-liberation principles.
Hi! I am so glad that you are here. The decision to begin therapy is often the first step towards positive change, improved relationships and feeling better. Are you moving into new roles and responsibilities and finding it difficult to cope? Have you been impacted by something painful and feel you need a place to process this? Do you have a child or teen with anxiety, ADHD, anger, or OCD and want to arm them with skills to crush these issues? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non-judgemental ear just to listen? If you answered yes to any of the above, therapy together may be a wonderful fit for you!
Hi! I am so glad that you are here. The decision to begin therapy is often the first step towards positive change, improved relationships and feeling better. Are you moving into new roles and responsibilities and finding it difficult to cope? Have you been impacted by something painful and feel you need a place to process this? Do you have a child or teen with anxiety, ADHD, anger, or OCD and want to arm them with skills to crush these issues? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non-judgemental ear just to listen? If you answered yes to any of the above, therapy together may be a wonderful fit for you!
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 avai
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 avai
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Barbie Liss - CPTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Life Changes
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4G
I bring an integrative approach that blends Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Relational & Restorative practices.
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Hello! I am so pleased you have decided to take steps in paving your path to healing. You do not have to do this alone. I know it may take time to build trust, but I will strive to approach this partnership with warmth, patience, and honesty, while remaining mindfully present. At Agapé Lens Consulting and Therapy, I provide individual psychotherapy, prioritizing Black individuals 12+, couples, and families . I have been addressing the needs of mental health and racialized communities for over 15 years. We can focus on a variety of concerns such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, and racism.
Using an integrative approach, I can incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma therapy, Attachment-based therapy, and Somatic therapy to support your healing journey.
Hello! I am so pleased you have decided to take steps in paving your path to healing. You do not have to do this alone. I know it may take time to build trust, but I will strive to approach this partnership with warmth, patience, and honesty, while remaining mindfully present. At Agapé Lens Consulting and Therapy, I provide individual psychotherapy, prioritizing Black individuals 12+, couples, and families . I have been addressing the needs of mental health and racialized communities for over 15 years. We can focus on a variety of concerns such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, and racism.
My work combines evidence-based practices with somatic tools like mindfulness and breathwork, helping you slow down, reconnect to your body, and develop strategies that support both performance and peace of mind.
I help clients repair and strengthen relationships by improving communication, setting boundaries, and fostering understanding. With empathy and cultural sensitivity, I support you in navigating family dynamics, managing conflict, and protecting your well-being while showing up authentically in the relationships that matter most.
My work combines evidence-based practices with somatic tools like mindfulness and breathwork, helping you slow down, reconnect to your body, and develop strategies that support both performance and peace of mind.
I help clients repair and strengthen relationships by improving communication, setting boundaries, and fostering understanding. With empathy and cultural sensitivity, I support you in navigating family dynamics, managing conflict, and protecting your well-being while showing up authentically in the relationships that matter most.
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Hello! I'm Matthew (he/him). I offer free consultations and 50-minute appointments for psychotherapy. We can go so much farther when we travel together. Please let me have the honour of joining you.
Hello! I'm Matthew (he/him). I offer free consultations and 50-minute appointments for psychotherapy. We can go so much farther when we travel together. Please let me have the honour of joining you.
Forouz Salari Online Counselling & Consulting - ON
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Online Only
If you identify as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, BIPOC &/or immigrant woman, queer or trans person, you may be carrying exhaustion, self-doubt, or disconnection shaped by systems that were not built with you in mind. You may want relief from burnout, stronger boundaries, deeper self-trust, and relationships that feel safer and more authentic. Your goal may be to feel grounded, understood and resourced enough to live, work, study, and care for others, without losing yourself in the process. You want and deserve support that is thoughtful, collaborative and human.
If you identify as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, BIPOC &/or immigrant woman, queer or trans person, you may be carrying exhaustion, self-doubt, or disconnection shaped by systems that were not built with you in mind. You may want relief from burnout, stronger boundaries, deeper self-trust, and relationships that feel safer and more authentic. Your goal may be to feel grounded, understood and resourced enough to live, work, study, and care for others, without losing yourself in the process. You want and deserve support that is thoughtful, collaborative and human.
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Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.