Trauma and PTSD therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Trauma and PTSD
LifeCycle Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MPE, RP
Understanding trauma can be complicated. It can be obvious with apparent symptoms or sometimes it may be buried beneath depression, anxiety, and anger. Trauma is an emotional response to a traumatic or distressing event (war, accident, abuse, unexpected loss, etc). It can cause emotional and physical symptoms and last for years after the event has concluded. Individuals who have experiences traumatic events may have difficulty coping, and symptoms can worsen over time as well as impact your day to day functioning, if you do not receive effective treatment. It can increase your risk for other mental health challenges, and disrupt your job, your relationships, your health, and enjoyment of everyday activities. That’s why it is so important to seek the right help.
Psychotherapy approaches that use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy have consistently been found to be the most effective treatment of trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) both in the short term and the long term. Psychodynamic, Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy can also be effective in treating trauma and PTSD.
Book an appointment today! Trauma can grow and enable avoidance behaviors that can create harmful behavioral cycles and worsen your emotional and mental health. It is important to seek help from a mental health professional in order to process and alleviate your symptoms of trauma. Trauma is just one of the areas that LifeCycle Counselling specializes in. Work with one our trauma-informed and trauma-trained therapists today!
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5G 2H6
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Kurt Zubatiuk
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Registered Psychotherapist), Diploma TIRP, member CAPT
Trauma occurs on a continuum to include relational, developmental and catastrophic traumas. With a solid foundation in understanding how trauma can impact and fragment our sense of self, leave us feeling powerless, unable to manage emotions or believe we can reconnect to humanity, I will engage to hear your story, make sense of contradictory emotions, and strive to help regain stability, connection and agency in life.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4X 1X6
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Jaime Brand
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
The experience of trauma is one that inevitably impacts our sense of safety and security in this world. As you work to process traumatic experiences in your life, I am honoured to support you in re-gaining a sense of empowered agency over yourself and your life. I use compassionate inquiry, as well as somatic interventions, to help clients find the sense of peace that is often missing following the experience of a traumatic event.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Vilma Madramootoo , Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, Health & Wellness Coach
Break free from the debilitating fears and memories. Learn strategies to help you regain a sense of control over your life. You get an opportunity in therapy to process the experience, develop coping skills, and gradually reclaim a sense of safety. You learn to manage your traumatic and PTSD symptoms in a healthier and balance way.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6K 2J2
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, CSAT- Candidate, EMDR
We work with men looking to understand, treat, and heal from trauma (childhood and adult). We have several therapists trained in trauma-models and are trauma-informed.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Franklynn Bartol
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MSc
As a relational therapist, my speciality is relational trauma (harms we've experienced or enacted within relationships) and complex trauma (trauma that is or was ongoing, such as childhood abuse or neglect). I'm also deeply attentive to forms of structural and intergenerational trauma, such as the traumatic effects of colonialism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, war, displacement, and other oppressions.
I'm very client-led, especially when it comes to addressing traumatic experience. I have great respect for the trust-building processes that may need to precede any disclosures of trauma. I also believe healing can happen in a variety of ways—there's many valid ways to address the effects of trauma. What will be important is that we co-create what works for you and remain attentive to how you're experiencing the therapy process.
Relational therapy believes that healing happens through relationships, including the therapeutic relationship. The lack of support, witnessing, validation, accountability, or reparations we experience in the wake of harm are often traumas in and of themselves. Therapy can be a place to finally experience some of this—to have someone be with you in your grief, horror, or rage, and to reclaim the parts of yourself that were lost.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 2T9
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Chloe Levy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Trauma affects us on a deep level, and it’s not just about what happened—it’s about how your body and mind respond to it. Brainspotting is a powerful tool I use to help you process trauma by connecting to the places in your brain where emotional pain is stored. This technique can help you release the tension held in your body and mind, allowing you to heal on a deeper level. I understand that trauma isn’t just personal—it’s also shaped by systemic oppression, societal pressures, and historical wounds that affect how you experience yourself and the world. Through this approach, I create a supportive space that can allow you to unlock and release the burdens you've been carrying, guiding you toward healing.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Al Kaibzhanov @ Solution Therapy & Coaching
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
I specialize in treating complex trauma and PTSD for adolescents, adults, and seniors. My compassionate approach integrates evidence-based techniques such as EMDR and Somatic therapy to help you process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms, and build resilience. With a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, I guide you through your healing journey, empowering you to reclaim your life and well-being. Whether in-person or through secure online therapy sessions, I am dedicated to supporting your recovery and growth.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1K5
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Greg Rennie - Bipolar Disorder And Addiction Specialist
Registered Psychotherapist
I have over 20 years experience helping clients address trauma and PTSD including police officers and other first responders. I am trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PaT) such as ketamine, psilocybin and MDMA (SAP program only). The recurring thoughts and feelings that need to be understood and identififed. I offer a free 15 minute consultation. Go to https://rennieclinicalservices.janeapp.com. PaT is only available for Toronto clients.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1E2
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
David Rockman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW RSW BA psych hon
Trauma-informed therapy is a huge part of my work. I take an Existential Therapeutic Approach to treating Trauma and PTSD. Trauma is often the result of abuse and attachment wounds / ruptures. Through our work together, clients develop active self-compassion, heal their trauma responses, heal family ancestral trauma, and learn to love themselves.
30 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1L5
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
I won't sugar coat it, trauma sucks. Bottom line. Trauma changes your life and how you see the world... There is a silver lining. It is not easy, it does not happen overnight, but you can recover from trauma/PTSD/OSI. Get in touch and let's talk about what that might look like for you.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Cindy (Ha) Allison
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Dip, TIRP.
I am trained in Relational Psychotherapy at the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy an intensive three-year theoretical and clinical training program in psychodynamic, intersubjective, and relational psychotherapy. I have worked with and supported clients in Trauma and PTSD.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5R 1A9
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCC, CCC, ATR-P
At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we specialize in providing dedicated support for individuals navigating Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). We offer a comprehensive approach to trauma recovery, incorporating evidence-based modalities such as Trauma-Informed Stabilization Technique, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Somatic Experiencing to promote healing and resilience.
Our therapists are trained to create a safe and compassionate space where clients can explore their traumatic experiences, process difficult emotions, and work towards reclaiming their sense of safety and empowerment. We understand the profound impact of trauma on the mind and body and tailor our therapeutic interventions to address the complex interplay between emotional, physical, and psychological responses to trauma.
By drawing on Trauma-Informed Stabilization Technique, we support clients in developing grounding strategies, enhancing emotional regulation, and fostering a sense of stability as they navigate the healing process. Additionally, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing techniques help individuals address trauma stored in the body, promoting a deeper understanding of somatic responses and facilitating the release of stored tension and stress.
Our approach to trauma recovery is collaborative, client-centered, and holistic, focusing on promoting self-awareness, self-regulation, and integration of traumatic experiences. We support clients in building resilience, developing coping skills, and fostering a greater sense of agency and empowerment in their journey towards healing and recovery.
We are dedicated to providing trauma-informed care that honors the unique experiences and needs of each individual. Our goal is to create a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can feel heard, validated, and supported as they work towards reclaiming their sense of self and moving towards a life of greater peace and wholeness.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Rachel Morris
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
The origins of EMDR are rooted in working with PTSD and trauma. This evidence-based therapy has been proven to work with symptoms including anxiety, depression, phobias, and panic. Gestalt therapy is an empathetic and relational approach that supports the specific needs of the client and fosters self understanding and growth. These two modalities complement each other to produce holistic and comprehensive healing.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5P 2X7
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Haley Moore
Registered Social Worker, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Haley provides specialized care for individuals experiencing trauma and/or PTSD, employing methods such as Somatic Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Her practice emphasizes dignity, diversity, and self-empowerment, ensuring that you feel respected and supported throughout your healing journey. Haley works with individuals to bring healing and peace with understanding and self-love for her clients.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Gibson & Associates: Psychotherapy, Counselling + Consulting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
For many of us, our stream of life is interrupted by events that are so stressful and scary that they create lasting change. This can be a single incident such as an assault or accident. Or, it could be recurring incidents that take place in the course of our work. It could also be trauma in our earliest years from our caregivers or in our first relationships. If you feel that something from your past is impacting your current life, trauma focused therapy may be a good fit for you.
We work with trauma and complex trauma including:
• Recent stress or trauma experience
• Childhood emotional, sexual, and/or physical abuse
• Relationship trauma, abuse and violence
• Organizational stress and burn out including military personnel and veterans, first responders, and workplace injuries
• Marginalization and oppression in the form of discrimination for sex, race, class, gender, religion, and culture.
• Grief and loss including death of a loved one, loss of a relationship, miscarriage and infertility
• Dissociation and Dissociative disorders
• Borderline Personality Disorder
We have therapists who specialize in treating trauma and stress. Please contact us today to schedule an appointment.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 3X9
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Centre for Psychodynamic Insights
Registered Psychotherapist
Psychodynamic therapy for trauma and PTSD focuses on helping patients process traumatic experiences and uncover how these events impact their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Through this work, patients can begin to heal and rebuild their inner sense of safety.
4 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Annemarie Antunes
Registered Psychotherapist, MA (candidate), BSc
Trauma can feel like it defines your life, but healing is possible. I work with clients to process their experiences, reduce symptoms, and reclaim their sense of safety and empowerment.
0 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5H 2V1
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Trauma and PTSD
Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
Working with trauma and the impacts it can have on an individual can be a delicate process; our traumas can be so painful and can have a great impact on how we feel, what we do, and who we are. I specialize in working with clients whose behaviours, feelings, and emotions have largely been shaped by the experiences they have had, and I make it clear to all of them that their lives do not have to be shaped by these experiences and that there is so much that can be done to remove the problematic feelings or reactions from their lives. It can be a deep and comprehensive process, but it is incredibly rewarding, both for the client and for me.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD
Philip Starkman
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
In my practice, I approach the delicate areas of trauma and PTSD with a deep sense of empathy and understanding, recognizing the profound impact these experiences can have on an individual's life. By employing a holistic and integrative strategy, including Mindfulness, the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Role-Playing, I provide a supportive environment where clients can safely explore and process their experiences. Mindfulness encourages a non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, helping to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. EFT serves as a tool for managing emotional responses, while IFS offers insights into the multiplicity of the self, fostering internal healing. CBT helps in challenging and changing unhelpful patterns of thought related to trauma, and Role-pPlaying can be particularly effective in rehearsing coping strategies and building confidence in handling triggering situations. My role is to guide and support you through your healing journey, offering compassionate care and tailored therapeutic interventions to help you navigate the complexities of trauma and PTSD, with the goal of fostering resilience, recovery, and a return to a sense of safety and well-being in your life.
53 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)