Sexual Abuse Therapists in York, ON
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 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.
You deserve to feel supported. You deserve to be heard. Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you. Come as you are.
You deserve to feel supported. You deserve to be heard. Whether you are coming to therapy in a moment of crisis, years of stress and pain, or just needing another person to share your more guarded thoughts with- therapy is for you. Come as you are.
To me, as a Registered Psychotherapist, human being, and author of 'Binge Crazy: A Psychotherapist's Memoir of Food Addiction, Mental Illness, Obesity & Recovery', seeking help is a strength. It requires the courage and wisdom to reach your own truths. I'm rooted in Gestalt therapy, a holistic, here and now approach encompassing every aspect of your life, from current anxieties, relationships, and family dynamics to past and recent trauma. I also include other modalities, from creative forms of expression to more structured methods. In Gestalt, you are the expert (on you) and I am the guide to help you explore what needs healing.
To me, as a Registered Psychotherapist, human being, and author of 'Binge Crazy: A Psychotherapist's Memoir of Food Addiction, Mental Illness, Obesity & Recovery', seeking help is a strength. It requires the courage and wisdom to reach your own truths. I'm rooted in Gestalt therapy, a holistic, here and now approach encompassing every aspect of your life, from current anxieties, relationships, and family dynamics to past and recent trauma. I also include other modalities, from creative forms of expression to more structured methods. In Gestalt, you are the expert (on you) and I am the guide to help you explore what needs healing.
Are you struggling with unresolved trauma, grief, relationship issues, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety or low self-esteem? I am a warm, creative, compassionate and skilled psychotherapist. I help my clients safely explore current concerns from a childhood/ attachment lens but most importantly to find present day solutions! Prior to opening my private practice 12 years ago I worked for 13 years at CAMH as an addiction and trauma therapist. I operate from a relational, psychodynamic lens (talk therapy) but interweave EMDR, parts work, CBT, DBT and ACT into my work. Mostly, I guide the person not the symptoms/ diagnosis.
Are you struggling with unresolved trauma, grief, relationship issues, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety or low self-esteem? I am a warm, creative, compassionate and skilled psychotherapist. I help my clients safely explore current concerns from a childhood/ attachment lens but most importantly to find present day solutions! Prior to opening my private practice 12 years ago I worked for 13 years at CAMH as an addiction and trauma therapist. I operate from a relational, psychodynamic lens (talk therapy) but interweave EMDR, parts work, CBT, DBT and ACT into my work. Mostly, I guide the person not the symptoms/ diagnosis.
Sometimes life can become overwhelming. In the midst of the many challenges we face, it can be difficult to remember that it is okay to feel frustrated, angry, sad, or apathetic. As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), my approach is client-centred. I assist people with discovering and accepting all the unique aspects of themselves, encouraging self-care and to speak freely without fear of judgement. The simple act of sharing our experiences and trials in our lives in a safe, comfortable space can help to begin the healing process.
Sometimes life can become overwhelming. In the midst of the many challenges we face, it can be difficult to remember that it is okay to feel frustrated, angry, sad, or apathetic. As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), my approach is client-centred. I assist people with discovering and accepting all the unique aspects of themselves, encouraging self-care and to speak freely without fear of judgement. The simple act of sharing our experiences and trials in our lives in a safe, comfortable space can help to begin the healing process.
Brittany
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA , BA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I understand that you are here because something real is asking for your attention. Your identity evolved. A relationship cracked open. A life chapter ended before you were ready. I work with adults navigating profound transitions, including love, sex, partnership, parenting, divorce, trauma, dating, custody changes, relocation, and rebuilding after loss or rupture. Anxiety, depression, and disconnection often emerge during these moments. This practice offers a grounded, intelligent space to stabilize your nervous system, make meaning of what is happening, and move forward with clarity, integrity, and self-trust.
I understand that you are here because something real is asking for your attention. Your identity evolved. A relationship cracked open. A life chapter ended before you were ready. I work with adults navigating profound transitions, including love, sex, partnership, parenting, divorce, trauma, dating, custody changes, relocation, and rebuilding after loss or rupture. Anxiety, depression, and disconnection often emerge during these moments. This practice offers a grounded, intelligent space to stabilize your nervous system, make meaning of what is happening, and move forward with clarity, integrity, and self-trust.
Think about what brought you here. Do you have relationship issues? Do you feel dissatisfied, lonely or lost? Maybe you feel angry or taken advantage of. Do you want someone to listen and understand you? Perhaps I can be that person for you.
Think about what brought you here. Do you have relationship issues? Do you feel dissatisfied, lonely or lost? Maybe you feel angry or taken advantage of. Do you want someone to listen and understand you? Perhaps I can be that person for you.
If you’ve struggled with substance use, you may have encountered a lot of certainty about what you should do,and very little curiosity about why you use in the first place. You may have been told that abstinence, or willpower are the goals, even when those approaches left you feeling worse: more anxious, depressed, disconnected, or ashamed.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults with substance use concerns, grounded in harm reduction, curiosity, and respect for autonomy. Rather than starting with the assumption that substance use is the problem, we explore what it has been doing for you,and what might lie underneath
If you’ve struggled with substance use, you may have encountered a lot of certainty about what you should do,and very little curiosity about why you use in the first place. You may have been told that abstinence, or willpower are the goals, even when those approaches left you feeling worse: more anxious, depressed, disconnected, or ashamed.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults with substance use concerns, grounded in harm reduction, curiosity, and respect for autonomy. Rather than starting with the assumption that substance use is the problem, we explore what it has been doing for you,and what might lie underneath
As humans we have a deep need to find connection. One of the most challenging things we can face is difficulty being seen and building relationship . Our routes to connection are forged in the relationships we first learn from, early in our lives. Finding our way through what that means for our current reality can be hard to do alone. Together we will explore what came before and what may be next, without losing sight of life now. Sometimes this means sitting in the muck with you; with the trauma, or the depression or the anxiety, and finding a way through; building new pathways of relationship and of being in the world.
As humans we have a deep need to find connection. One of the most challenging things we can face is difficulty being seen and building relationship . Our routes to connection are forged in the relationships we first learn from, early in our lives. Finding our way through what that means for our current reality can be hard to do alone. Together we will explore what came before and what may be next, without losing sight of life now. Sometimes this means sitting in the muck with you; with the trauma, or the depression or the anxiety, and finding a way through; building new pathways of relationship and of being in the world.
Sarah works with adults (from ages 17+) who are experiencing challenges in their lives. With a background in community mental health, Sarah has supported clients with challenges including anxiety, low mood, borderline personality disorder, interpersonal stressors, grief and bereavement, trauma, and more. Sarah also has experience working with clients from diverse walks of life, including individuals who are neurodiverse, part of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and who come from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Sarah works with adults (from ages 17+) who are experiencing challenges in their lives. With a background in community mental health, Sarah has supported clients with challenges including anxiety, low mood, borderline personality disorder, interpersonal stressors, grief and bereavement, trauma, and more. Sarah also has experience working with clients from diverse walks of life, including individuals who are neurodiverse, part of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and who come from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Hello and thank you for stopping by. I work with individuals, dyads/couples and groups to better understand yourself, listen to and understand what your body might be telling you, move towards acceptance, change and self actualization. We will gently explore what makes you, you and get to know your unique magic and what you're looking for in life. I empathize with and support clients in life transitions, feeling stuck, relationships (including open and polyamorous), friendships, communication, creativity, self esteem, grief, neurodivergence, depression, motivation, self compassion, stress, anxiety, trauma, finding balance & more.
Hello and thank you for stopping by. I work with individuals, dyads/couples and groups to better understand yourself, listen to and understand what your body might be telling you, move towards acceptance, change and self actualization. We will gently explore what makes you, you and get to know your unique magic and what you're looking for in life. I empathize with and support clients in life transitions, feeling stuck, relationships (including open and polyamorous), friendships, communication, creativity, self esteem, grief, neurodivergence, depression, motivation, self compassion, stress, anxiety, trauma, finding balance & more.
In a warm, non-judgmental, creative space where you don’t have to find the right words to begin, we can lighten the grief or trauma you'e carrying inside, calm your anxiety, or address the quiet exhaustion of creeping burnout.
If you're navigating a major life transition, using art materials can help you find the language your inner dialogue needs. Opening a paintbox or uncapping a marker can feel a lot like home. :)
With over 20 years of experience, I work with people of all ages who are ready to explore, heal, and transform.
In a warm, non-judgmental, creative space where you don’t have to find the right words to begin, we can lighten the grief or trauma you'e carrying inside, calm your anxiety, or address the quiet exhaustion of creeping burnout.
If you're navigating a major life transition, using art materials can help you find the language your inner dialogue needs. Opening a paintbox or uncapping a marker can feel a lot like home. :)
With over 20 years of experience, I work with people of all ages who are ready to explore, heal, and transform.
Do you feel disconnected from who you truly are? Do you feel lost? Would you like clarity on who you are, your goals, and how to embark on your healing journey? I support professionals break the cycle of disconnection, exhaustion, and loneliness while connecting to their authentic self. I specialize in supporting the BIPOC community, particularly individuals with histories of trauma, depression, and anxiety. My approach to therapy is strength-based, culturally inclusive, and trauma-focused.
Do you feel disconnected from who you truly are? Do you feel lost? Would you like clarity on who you are, your goals, and how to embark on your healing journey? I support professionals break the cycle of disconnection, exhaustion, and loneliness while connecting to their authentic self. I specialize in supporting the BIPOC community, particularly individuals with histories of trauma, depression, and anxiety. My approach to therapy is strength-based, culturally inclusive, and trauma-focused.
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At times we all experience overwhelm—relationship struggles, uncertainty, loss, or the resurfacing of past trauma. These moments often call for support and a fresh perspective to help us process complex thoughts and emotions. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disappointed, or impacted by imposter syndrome as you try to navigate change. I use a holistic, integrative spiritual approach that may include somatic techniques, Havening, EMDR, Inner Child, Hypnosis, Sound and psychoeducation. These modalities offer a diverse, evidence-informed pathway to support your goals, facilitate change, and deepen your self-understanding.
At times we all experience overwhelm—relationship struggles, uncertainty, loss, or the resurfacing of past trauma. These moments often call for support and a fresh perspective to help us process complex thoughts and emotions. You may feel stuck, exhausted, disappointed, or impacted by imposter syndrome as you try to navigate change. I use a holistic, integrative spiritual approach that may include somatic techniques, Havening, EMDR, Inner Child, Hypnosis, Sound and psychoeducation. These modalities offer a diverse, evidence-informed pathway to support your goals, facilitate change, and deepen your self-understanding.
So does the impact of sexual abuse, anxiety, and the chronic stress of feeling unsafe in yourself or the world.
You may have spent years trying to understand your pain — and still feel stuck. Something that lives deeper than insight is ready to shift. My clients are people navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. Some carry something harder to name — a persistent feeling of not quite belonging, of longing for more. Together, we work at the pace that's right for you — through the body, through relationship, toward safety, toward feeling, toward yourself.
So does the impact of sexual abuse, anxiety, and the chronic stress of feeling unsafe in yourself or the world.
You may have spent years trying to understand your pain — and still feel stuck. Something that lives deeper than insight is ready to shift. My clients are people navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and a sense of disconnection from themselves or others. Some carry something harder to name — a persistent feeling of not quite belonging, of longing for more. Together, we work at the pace that's right for you — through the body, through relationship, toward safety, toward feeling, toward yourself.
I have over a decade of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, as well as harmful, abusive, or neglectful childhood experiences.
In trauma therapy, we'll explore whether your coping strategies are still serving you. Using experiential approaches — Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, parts work, and mindfulness — we'll understand trauma's lasting impact on your body. Together, your body and emotions will become powerful allies in healing and lasting change.
I have over a decade of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, as well as harmful, abusive, or neglectful childhood experiences.
In trauma therapy, we'll explore whether your coping strategies are still serving you. Using experiential approaches — Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, parts work, and mindfulness — we'll understand trauma's lasting impact on your body. Together, your body and emotions will become powerful allies in healing and lasting change.
I am skilled w/ scary & bad problems, bonding-intimacy, sexual abuse & complex trauma.
Clinical areas: Bonding, Intimacy & Attachment; Interpersonal Safety, Agency, Self-Advocacy; Relationship issues; Self-Value/Esteem/Attraction; Life transitions; Complex trauma; Self-Hatred & Shame; Childhood sexual abuse recovery; Anxiety; Depression; Parenting, family issues; Aging; Sexuality, Identity & Social Development; Spiritual & Existential troubles
I am skilled w/ scary & bad problems, bonding-intimacy, sexual abuse & complex trauma.
Clinical areas: Bonding, Intimacy & Attachment; Interpersonal Safety, Agency, Self-Advocacy; Relationship issues; Self-Value/Esteem/Attraction; Life transitions; Complex trauma; Self-Hatred & Shame; Childhood sexual abuse recovery; Anxiety; Depression; Parenting, family issues; Aging; Sexuality, Identity & Social Development; Spiritual & Existential troubles
For the last 7 years, I have worked with survivors of trauma - including sexual violence, familial violence, racial trauma, homophobia, among others - to address and process their experiences. My approach to therapy is warm, responsive, playful and transparent. I believe that every person benefits from learning about themselves, and that understanding the process of therapy helps with learning about the self. I meet you where you are (literally, in some ways, as I am offering digital therapy), and believe we can move from there. I want therapy to be useful, and welcome honesty, feedback, and laughter in session.
For the last 7 years, I have worked with survivors of trauma - including sexual violence, familial violence, racial trauma, homophobia, among others - to address and process their experiences. My approach to therapy is warm, responsive, playful and transparent. I believe that every person benefits from learning about themselves, and that understanding the process of therapy helps with learning about the self. I meet you where you are (literally, in some ways, as I am offering digital therapy), and believe we can move from there. I want therapy to be useful, and welcome honesty, feedback, and laughter in session.
You’ve been carrying so much on your own — experiences that continue to affect your life in ways you wish they didn’t. Maybe you find yourself wondering if you could have done something differently, replaying what happened over and over, or carrying guilt, shame, self-blame, or self-doubt that feels difficult to shake. You might feel constantly on edge, caught off guard by memories, or avoid certain people, places, or situations. You've worked hard to move forward, yet trauma still seems to shape how you think, feel, relate to others, and see yourself.
You’ve been carrying so much on your own — experiences that continue to affect your life in ways you wish they didn’t. Maybe you find yourself wondering if you could have done something differently, replaying what happened over and over, or carrying guilt, shame, self-blame, or self-doubt that feels difficult to shake. You might feel constantly on edge, caught off guard by memories, or avoid certain people, places, or situations. You've worked hard to move forward, yet trauma still seems to shape how you think, feel, relate to others, and see yourself.
I believe that we are ALL survivors of trauma. When we go through a traumatic experience, whether it's small or big, a part of us remains stuck in the experience. We hold onto unintegrated emotions and negative beliefs about ourselves. As a result, we tend to attract and get triggered by situations that remind us of these difficult experiences - until we are able to heal. Through various techniques, most notably EMDR, we can work with these unintegrated parts of the self to desensitize and reprocess these experiences and memories. The client can be freed of these patterns and stories and achieve their therapeutic goals.
I believe that we are ALL survivors of trauma. When we go through a traumatic experience, whether it's small or big, a part of us remains stuck in the experience. We hold onto unintegrated emotions and negative beliefs about ourselves. As a result, we tend to attract and get triggered by situations that remind us of these difficult experiences - until we are able to heal. Through various techniques, most notably EMDR, we can work with these unintegrated parts of the self to desensitize and reprocess these experiences and memories. The client can be freed of these patterns and stories and achieve their therapeutic goals.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.