Somatic Therapists in Ontario
Certification in Trauma Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Suicide Prevention, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Somatic Body Based Regulation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Addictions and Mental Health Certification
There are many reasons you might have found your way here—perhaps seeking clarity, hope, or a new path forward. As a therapist, I believe you are the expert of your own life, and that healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey. My goal is to provide a warm, safe space where we can work together toward your well-being.
Certification in Trauma Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Suicide Prevention, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Somatic Body Based Regulation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Addictions and Mental Health Certification
There are many reasons you might have found your way here—perhaps seeking clarity, hope, or a new path forward. As a therapist, I believe you are the expert of your own life, and that healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey. My goal is to provide a warm, safe space where we can work together toward your well-being.
I support individuals and couples (monogamous or otherwise) in navigating life with compassion and curiosity via a blend of Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, Attachment Theory, feminist therapy, and trauma-informed and anti-oppressive care.
The pressures are endless: family issues passed down generations, demanding jobs or school, painful relationship dynamics, systemic oppression, and the constant pressure to hold it all together. Not to mention all the things they lead to: guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, burnout, panic attacks, overthinking, disconnection from your body, people-pleasing, loneliness, perfectionism, low self-worth, or feeling lost and hopeless. People come to me believing they're broken- you’re not. You're just reacting to an overwhelming world. Healing starts when you don’t have to do it alone.
I support individuals and couples (monogamous or otherwise) in navigating life with compassion and curiosity via a blend of Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, Attachment Theory, feminist therapy, and trauma-informed and anti-oppressive care.
The pressures are endless: family issues passed down generations, demanding jobs or school, painful relationship dynamics, systemic oppression, and the constant pressure to hold it all together. Not to mention all the things they lead to: guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, burnout, panic attacks, overthinking, disconnection from your body, people-pleasing, loneliness, perfectionism, low self-worth, or feeling lost and hopeless. People come to me believing they're broken- you’re not. You're just reacting to an overwhelming world. Healing starts when you don’t have to do it alone.
It can be hard to reach out for help, but it's worth it. I know, I've been there myself. This journey you're on, each step you take is one that is moving you closer towards personal development, healing and more balance within your life. I'm here to walk with you, listen to you, and support you with the moments, choices, and struggles along the way.
It can be hard to reach out for help, but it's worth it. I know, I've been there myself. This journey you're on, each step you take is one that is moving you closer towards personal development, healing and more balance within your life. I'm here to walk with you, listen to you, and support you with the moments, choices, and struggles along the way.
Hi there, and welcome! I’m Julia, and I specialize in helping women who want to reinvent themselves and start their next chapter. Many of the women I work with have spent years building careers, relationships, or lives that looked right on paper, only to realize that it isn't the right life for them.
I also work with women who are struggling in their romantic relationships, which can look like resentment, uncertainty, or being stuck in painful dynamics.
You may be rebuilding after a divorce or break up, letting go of an old identity, wanting more from your life, or ready to discover who you are and how you want to live.
Hi there, and welcome! I’m Julia, and I specialize in helping women who want to reinvent themselves and start their next chapter. Many of the women I work with have spent years building careers, relationships, or lives that looked right on paper, only to realize that it isn't the right life for them.
I also work with women who are struggling in their romantic relationships, which can look like resentment, uncertainty, or being stuck in painful dynamics.
You may be rebuilding after a divorce or break up, letting go of an old identity, wanting more from your life, or ready to discover who you are and how you want to live.
Therefore, I will draw upon alternative and evidence-based modalities such as; Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness- and Somatic-informed approaches.
Healing doesn't happen in isolation. I offer a supportive and compassionate space where you can explore, grow, reconnect and challenge yourself!
Within the therapeutic relationship, I bring authenticity, compassion, curiosity, and humour, creating an environment that is comfortable, safe and non-judgmental. I am not a passive observer, but instead believe in collaboration, open communication, and constructive challenge. Both as a client and a clinician, I recognize the importance of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth and long-lasting change.
Therefore, I will draw upon alternative and evidence-based modalities such as; Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness- and Somatic-informed approaches.
Healing doesn't happen in isolation. I offer a supportive and compassionate space where you can explore, grow, reconnect and challenge yourself!
Within the therapeutic relationship, I bring authenticity, compassion, curiosity, and humour, creating an environment that is comfortable, safe and non-judgmental. I am not a passive observer, but instead believe in collaboration, open communication, and constructive challenge. Both as a client and a clinician, I recognize the importance of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth and long-lasting change.
If you’re struggling with the lasting effects of difficult experiences—whether it's childhood experiences, unhealthy relationships, or other painful events—you may feel like nothing truly helps. You might have tried talk therapy or self-help techniques but it still feels like something is missing. Trauma can leave behind invisible scars that affect your relationships, your mental health, and how you view yourself. I use a specialized trauma-processing approach called EMDR to work with clients who are ready to go deeper and heal the roots of their trauma and anxiety, in a gentle and lasting way.
If you’re struggling with the lasting effects of difficult experiences—whether it's childhood experiences, unhealthy relationships, or other painful events—you may feel like nothing truly helps. You might have tried talk therapy or self-help techniques but it still feels like something is missing. Trauma can leave behind invisible scars that affect your relationships, your mental health, and how you view yourself. I use a specialized trauma-processing approach called EMDR to work with clients who are ready to go deeper and heal the roots of their trauma and anxiety, in a gentle and lasting way.
Using elements of ACT, CBT, and somatic-based interventions, we'll address thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and repressed feelings.
The world feels like a lot right now, and when you’re already dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or big life changes, it can start to feel overwhelming. You might find yourself feeling stuck, behind, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe it’s hard to feel comfortable in your own skin or to believe that you’re doing enough. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and feel supported. Together, we’ll work to ease what’s heavy, build meaningful coping tools, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself again.
Using elements of ACT, CBT, and somatic-based interventions, we'll address thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and repressed feelings.
The world feels like a lot right now, and when you’re already dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or big life changes, it can start to feel overwhelming. You might find yourself feeling stuck, behind, or unsure of how to move forward. Maybe it’s hard to feel comfortable in your own skin or to believe that you’re doing enough. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, reflect, and feel supported. Together, we’ll work to ease what’s heavy, build meaningful coping tools, and help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to yourself again.
Have you been thinking about therapy, but feel held back by fear or uncertainty? Maybe you’ve tried it before and left feeling discouraged or misunderstood. I recognize therapy can be uncomfortable, and opening up about your thoughts and feelings is vulnerable. I know how difficult it can be to find a therapist you connect with.
Have you been thinking about therapy, but feel held back by fear or uncertainty? Maybe you’ve tried it before and left feeling discouraged or misunderstood. I recognize therapy can be uncomfortable, and opening up about your thoughts and feelings is vulnerable. I know how difficult it can be to find a therapist you connect with.
I use a solutions and strengths-based approach & integrate Polyvagal theory, somatic work, acceptance & self compassion tools, DBT, EFT, values work and IFS.
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients in health care as an RMT and psychotherapy. I am trauma informed and honour your cultural roots, identity, and faith practice. All are celebrated.
Responding quickly to inquiries is a high priority for me; you will receive a response within 24-hours to get you the help you need quickly.
I use a solutions and strengths-based approach & integrate Polyvagal theory, somatic work, acceptance & self compassion tools, DBT, EFT, values work and IFS.
I have over 15 years of experience working with clients in health care as an RMT and psychotherapy. I am trauma informed and honour your cultural roots, identity, and faith practice. All are celebrated.
Responding quickly to inquiries is a high priority for me; you will receive a response within 24-hours to get you the help you need quickly.
Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Are you feeling weighed down by life demands, experiences of trauma, or relationships that feel heavy? Are you learning to navigate uncertainty or change? Are you feeling a sense of "stuckness" in your body? Whether you are looking to understand yourself more clearly, create balance in your nervous system, or want to shift your emotional and behavioural patterns, finding a supportive place to begin this process is important. I will support you in rebuilding your sense of wellness and attuning to your needs as we explore places of tension and unease, and focus on your values, core beliefs, and life goals.
Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Are you feeling weighed down by life demands, experiences of trauma, or relationships that feel heavy? Are you learning to navigate uncertainty or change? Are you feeling a sense of "stuckness" in your body? Whether you are looking to understand yourself more clearly, create balance in your nervous system, or want to shift your emotional and behavioural patterns, finding a supportive place to begin this process is important. I will support you in rebuilding your sense of wellness and attuning to your needs as we explore places of tension and unease, and focus on your values, core beliefs, and life goals.
I integrate CBT, DBT, somatic approaches, and psychodynamic therapy to explore the emotional roots of trauma while strengthening your ability to regulate your nervous system.
Are you feeling burned out, stuck in anxious overthinking, or repeating relationship patterns you can’t seem to break? Many of my clients are high-achieving adults who learned early on to walk on eggshells and anticipate others’ needs, often at the expense of their self-esteem. With over 13 years of clinical experience, I help clients unlearn these survival patterns, heal attachment wounds, regulate their nervous system, strengthen boundaries, and reduce shame so they can feel more grounded, confident, and aligned in relationships, identity, and life transitions.
I integrate CBT, DBT, somatic approaches, and psychodynamic therapy to explore the emotional roots of trauma while strengthening your ability to regulate your nervous system.
Are you feeling burned out, stuck in anxious overthinking, or repeating relationship patterns you can’t seem to break? Many of my clients are high-achieving adults who learned early on to walk on eggshells and anticipate others’ needs, often at the expense of their self-esteem. With over 13 years of clinical experience, I help clients unlearn these survival patterns, heal attachment wounds, regulate their nervous system, strengthen boundaries, and reduce shame so they can feel more grounded, confident, and aligned in relationships, identity, and life transitions.
Life doesn’t hand us a roadmap, and sometimes we end up feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed. If you’ve been longing for a safe space to talk, breathe, and finally feel seen, you’re in the right place. At Silver Lining Therapy, I walk alongside you with empathy and openness, helping you find practical ways to cope, heal, and move forward. Together, we’ll uncover the silver linings you may not see yet — but are already within your reach.
Life doesn’t hand us a roadmap, and sometimes we end up feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed. If you’ve been longing for a safe space to talk, breathe, and finally feel seen, you’re in the right place. At Silver Lining Therapy, I walk alongside you with empathy and openness, helping you find practical ways to cope, heal, and move forward. Together, we’ll uncover the silver linings you may not see yet — but are already within your reach.
My approach uses experiential and mind-body based modalities such as EFT and Somatic Psychotherapy to help my clients re-organize their nervous system and shift their core beliefs from within.
Have you been feeling stuck in the same cycles of anxiety, low mood, or numbness... doing everything you can, yet still feeling unsettled? You’re not alone. And nothing is “wrong” with you. Change often begins when we gently acknowledge that hiding behind the “I’m okay” armor is no longer serving us. Root-cause therapy looks beneath symptoms to the unprocessed experiences your nervous system (mind and body) has been holding onto. By addressing these deeper layers, therapy helps loosen fear, self-doubt, and old wounds, so you can regain a sense of agency, feel more alive, and build deeper, safer connections in your life.
My approach uses experiential and mind-body based modalities such as EFT and Somatic Psychotherapy to help my clients re-organize their nervous system and shift their core beliefs from within.
Have you been feeling stuck in the same cycles of anxiety, low mood, or numbness... doing everything you can, yet still feeling unsettled? You’re not alone. And nothing is “wrong” with you. Change often begins when we gently acknowledge that hiding behind the “I’m okay” armor is no longer serving us. Root-cause therapy looks beneath symptoms to the unprocessed experiences your nervous system (mind and body) has been holding onto. By addressing these deeper layers, therapy helps loosen fear, self-doubt, and old wounds, so you can regain a sense of agency, feel more alive, and build deeper, safer connections in your life.
I integrate Narrative, Emotion-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, and Humanistic strategies to tailor therapy for the client, while incorporating somatic exercises for grounding and self-regulation as needed, cultivating self-care from the inside out.
Through 14 years of supporting adolescents as a high school educator, I have witnessed how overwhelming today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world can feel - especially for those navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, 2SLGBTQ+ identity, burnout, parenting or relationship challenges. My passion for supporting wellness has led me to psychotherapy with the awareness that many often struggle silently, compare themselves to others, and are unsure how to realign with their own values.
I integrate Narrative, Emotion-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, and Humanistic strategies to tailor therapy for the client, while incorporating somatic exercises for grounding and self-regulation as needed, cultivating self-care from the inside out.
Through 14 years of supporting adolescents as a high school educator, I have witnessed how overwhelming today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world can feel - especially for those navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, 2SLGBTQ+ identity, burnout, parenting or relationship challenges. My passion for supporting wellness has led me to psychotherapy with the awareness that many often struggle silently, compare themselves to others, and are unsure how to realign with their own values.
Are you feeling stressed or worrying about too much in your life, or perhaps frustrated in your personal or work relationships? Are you going through a life transition that leaves you feeling unsure and anxious - even stuck? Many people who are struggling with uncertainty have a hard time knowing what direction to go in. It may be that you’ve tried to handle things on your own, or put off reaching out for support because you feel you should be able to work through your challenges by yourself. Sometimes everyone around you seems to have answers, but all you feel is confused. Mostly, you want to regain your confidence in yourself.
Are you feeling stressed or worrying about too much in your life, or perhaps frustrated in your personal or work relationships? Are you going through a life transition that leaves you feeling unsure and anxious - even stuck? Many people who are struggling with uncertainty have a hard time knowing what direction to go in. It may be that you’ve tried to handle things on your own, or put off reaching out for support because you feel you should be able to work through your challenges by yourself. Sometimes everyone around you seems to have answers, but all you feel is confused. Mostly, you want to regain your confidence in yourself.
Are you looking to better manage your emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns, or strengthen your relationship with yourself and others? Feeling overwhelmed by current challenges or past pain can be difficult to carry alone. As a Pre-Licensed Professional and MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision, with experience as a suicide line responder, I offer a safe, respectful, and non judgmental space to share your story at your pace. My approach is warm, compassionate and person-centered.
Are you looking to better manage your emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts or patterns, or strengthen your relationship with yourself and others? Feeling overwhelmed by current challenges or past pain can be difficult to carry alone. As a Pre-Licensed Professional and MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision, with experience as a suicide line responder, I offer a safe, respectful, and non judgmental space to share your story at your pace. My approach is warm, compassionate and person-centered.
My ideal client is an adult looking to heal and move past their traumas, face long-term struggles, understand themselves better and build healthier relationships. Therapy is not just about coping with symptoms; it is about creating meaningful and lasting change. With more than a decade of experience, I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma and break free from patterns of anxiety, depression, and painful relationships. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and others.
My ideal client is an adult looking to heal and move past their traumas, face long-term struggles, understand themselves better and build healthier relationships. Therapy is not just about coping with symptoms; it is about creating meaningful and lasting change. With more than a decade of experience, I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma and break free from patterns of anxiety, depression, and painful relationships. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and others.
The desire for self-awareness, personal growth, and change often motivates individuals to seek out psychotherapy. Disharmony within our sense of self and others can lead us to experience thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that prevent us from living our happiest and most authentic selves. Whether it is coping with grief and loss, processing trauma, or navigating existential concerns regarding identity or purpose, self-exploration within a psychotherapeutic relationship can move us towards an increased awareness of how these dynamics operate within our lives, and forging commitments toward actions that yield meaningful change.
The desire for self-awareness, personal growth, and change often motivates individuals to seek out psychotherapy. Disharmony within our sense of self and others can lead us to experience thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that prevent us from living our happiest and most authentic selves. Whether it is coping with grief and loss, processing trauma, or navigating existential concerns regarding identity or purpose, self-exploration within a psychotherapeutic relationship can move us towards an increased awareness of how these dynamics operate within our lives, and forging commitments toward actions that yield meaningful change.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
As individuals living in an often harsh world, often pushed to and fro from external and internal influences, we all will need at some point an anchor to ground ourselves. It should be the right of every individual to have the firm foundation to build on and achieve their greatest potential. We know that we can not grow to become our best selves in a vacuum. Just as building a strong foundation for a building required a group of skilled artisans so too do we as individuals need a strong skilled support network as none of us can succeed alone.
As individuals living in an often harsh world, often pushed to and fro from external and internal influences, we all will need at some point an anchor to ground ourselves. It should be the right of every individual to have the firm foundation to build on and achieve their greatest potential. We know that we can not grow to become our best selves in a vacuum. Just as building a strong foundation for a building required a group of skilled artisans so too do we as individuals need a strong skilled support network as none of us can succeed alone.
