Trauma Focused Therapists in Parkdale, Toronto, ON
Sonia Pahwa
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
Welcome. Looking for creative ways to make meaningful change? Or a safe place to sit with the uncertainty of the moment? Therapy and counselling is a place that can help you voice your thoughts, explore and move through challenges, and grow in your desired direction. Our work together will look at your unique experience, and what is meaningful in your life. My approach is emotionally-focused, neurobiological, and trauma-informed.
Welcome. Looking for creative ways to make meaningful change? Or a safe place to sit with the uncertainty of the moment? Therapy and counselling is a place that can help you voice your thoughts, explore and move through challenges, and grow in your desired direction. Our work together will look at your unique experience, and what is meaningful in your life. My approach is emotionally-focused, neurobiological, and trauma-informed.
Kelsey Block
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
Do you want to feel differently towards yourself, your life, or your relationships? My hope is that in our work together, we can move beyond coping and start healing. I integrate cutting-edge, experiential, body-based therapies into my practice to move beyond some of the limits of traditional talk therapy. In general, I believe therapy is meant to make you feel more free, and that there is always personal preference and choice in what we do together.
Do you want to feel differently towards yourself, your life, or your relationships? My hope is that in our work together, we can move beyond coping and start healing. I integrate cutting-edge, experiential, body-based therapies into my practice to move beyond some of the limits of traditional talk therapy. In general, I believe therapy is meant to make you feel more free, and that there is always personal preference and choice in what we do together.
Charlena Marcuccio
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBSc, MACP
Verified Verified
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
Are you in deep suffering after having had an ethical non-monogamy experience go wrong, struggling to feel empowered in your sexuality, or overwhelmed by the amount of processing required to build safe, trusting, & satisfying relationships? Exploring alternative-style relationships can shine light on so much within us, including trauma, that previously went unnoticed. In our dare to adventure towards creating authentic relationship structures, we learn alongside the excitement that we have a lot of healing to do & skills to learn. Wherever you are on your path, a safe space to share & explore your story is essential to your healing.
Are you in deep suffering after having had an ethical non-monogamy experience go wrong, struggling to feel empowered in your sexuality, or overwhelmed by the amount of processing required to build safe, trusting, & satisfying relationships? Exploring alternative-style relationships can shine light on so much within us, including trauma, that previously went unnoticed. In our dare to adventure towards creating authentic relationship structures, we learn alongside the excitement that we have a lot of healing to do & skills to learn. Wherever you are on your path, a safe space to share & explore your story is essential to your healing.
Rhea Plosker MASc, MC, RSW, RP
Registered Social Worker, MC, MASc, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
Are you experiencing transition or uncertainty, living with high levels of stress, anxiety, or depression, or navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment? I offer online counselling to adults with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based approaches that you can immediately apply in your life and work. I also offer the well-known Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) programs, and other mindfulness programs in a private format, customized for your individual needs and schedule constraints.
Are you experiencing transition or uncertainty, living with high levels of stress, anxiety, or depression, or navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment? I offer online counselling to adults with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based approaches that you can immediately apply in your life and work. I also offer the well-known Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) programs, and other mindfulness programs in a private format, customized for your individual needs and schedule constraints.
Anita Csapo
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
You are on your way to deeper growth. I know because you are on this site, actively looking for support. Well done, you. Although, right now it may still feel a little rough. Fair enough. Being human is hard. Regardless of your very human issue: trauma from the past; stuckness in life; relationship issues; out of control anxiety and stress; chronic illness; career struggles; or just feeling lost and confused, the key to moving forward lies within you. Looking inward by using reserach-based approaches like IFS, EMDR, I will support you to see your strengths, values and beliefs to access your strengths to thrive.
You are on your way to deeper growth. I know because you are on this site, actively looking for support. Well done, you. Although, right now it may still feel a little rough. Fair enough. Being human is hard. Regardless of your very human issue: trauma from the past; stuckness in life; relationship issues; out of control anxiety and stress; chronic illness; career struggles; or just feeling lost and confused, the key to moving forward lies within you. Looking inward by using reserach-based approaches like IFS, EMDR, I will support you to see your strengths, values and beliefs to access your strengths to thrive.
Attached Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
Sometimes we arrive to a place where we need to reach out for support. That being said, choosing the right therapist can certainly be tough! I find that therapist fit is the most important part of the process, and it is my hope that you find a connection that feels genuine and motivating. This is your journey, and we are here to walk alongside you as best we can. If you are looking for a safe space to explore your unique needs, Attached Psychotherapy can help. I offer psychotherapy services to adult individuals and couples struggling with connection, communication, fulfillment, and emotional well-being.
Sometimes we arrive to a place where we need to reach out for support. That being said, choosing the right therapist can certainly be tough! I find that therapist fit is the most important part of the process, and it is my hope that you find a connection that feels genuine and motivating. This is your journey, and we are here to walk alongside you as best we can. If you are looking for a safe space to explore your unique needs, Attached Psychotherapy can help. I offer psychotherapy services to adult individuals and couples struggling with connection, communication, fulfillment, and emotional well-being.
Stephanie Linden Taylor Matthews
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
Under the framework of modern attachment theories, I work with clients to gain a greater sense of self-autonomy, determination and understanding. Many of our thoughts and feelings go unchecked during the busyness of a common day. In our work together, we will first learn to identify maladaptive core beliefs that so often plague our mental wellness. From there, I will implement EFT, narrative, and mindfulness approaches to combat self-defeating behaviours. How we think and feel about ourselves has a profound effect on our overall well-being, and both consciously and subconsciously influences every action (or in-action) we take.
Under the framework of modern attachment theories, I work with clients to gain a greater sense of self-autonomy, determination and understanding. Many of our thoughts and feelings go unchecked during the busyness of a common day. In our work together, we will first learn to identify maladaptive core beliefs that so often plague our mental wellness. From there, I will implement EFT, narrative, and mindfulness approaches to combat self-defeating behaviours. How we think and feel about ourselves has a profound effect on our overall well-being, and both consciously and subconsciously influences every action (or in-action) we take.
Kimmi Labbett
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe the willingness to reflect and explore one’s inner experience is a key foundation to healing and change. However, it can be challenging to open up and be vulnerable in beginning this process, and I want to acknowledge the courage it took for you to take this first step toward your healing and personal growth. Through a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment to foster self-exploration, awareness, and self-compassion. I use an integrative, client centered approach, and strive to empower all my clients to be active participants in their own journey.
I believe the willingness to reflect and explore one’s inner experience is a key foundation to healing and change. However, it can be challenging to open up and be vulnerable in beginning this process, and I want to acknowledge the courage it took for you to take this first step toward your healing and personal growth. Through a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment to foster self-exploration, awareness, and self-compassion. I use an integrative, client centered approach, and strive to empower all my clients to be active participants in their own journey.
Jessica Bloom
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
Waitlist for new clients
What is blocking you from being present and fully experiencing joy? What patterns are you stuck repeating, and why? These are questions many of us need to explore at some point in our lives.
What is blocking you from being present and fully experiencing joy? What patterns are you stuck repeating, and why? These are questions many of us need to explore at some point in our lives.
Ivana Di Cosola -Risework
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety or a life transition that has impacted your ability to show up as your usual self? Do you feel overwhelmed, like you need more tools to cope? Maybe you've even lost sight of your value or feel like you don't trust yourself. I support adults as they navigate anxiety and life changes while building their self-worth. I will work with you to understand where you are at and together, at your own pace, we will find a path forward. As part of the team at Risework Therapy, our mission is to provide approachable, effective counselling to support you through life's challenges fostering resilience and growth.
Are you struggling with anxiety or a life transition that has impacted your ability to show up as your usual self? Do you feel overwhelmed, like you need more tools to cope? Maybe you've even lost sight of your value or feel like you don't trust yourself. I support adults as they navigate anxiety and life changes while building their self-worth. I will work with you to understand where you are at and together, at your own pace, we will find a path forward. As part of the team at Risework Therapy, our mission is to provide approachable, effective counselling to support you through life's challenges fostering resilience and growth.
Have you been struggling lately? Are you seeking expert clinical knowledge and understanding? I am here for you. I am an empathic, sensitive, compassionate and logical therapist able to help you implement change for difficult and distressing thoughts, emotions, situations and behaviours. I will help you learn and develop the best skills and strategies to improve your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and awareness allowing you to overcome modern issues like depression and anxiety, life and work stress, relationship and impulse concerns, life transitions, and more.
Have you been struggling lately? Are you seeking expert clinical knowledge and understanding? I am here for you. I am an empathic, sensitive, compassionate and logical therapist able to help you implement change for difficult and distressing thoughts, emotions, situations and behaviours. I will help you learn and develop the best skills and strategies to improve your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and awareness allowing you to overcome modern issues like depression and anxiety, life and work stress, relationship and impulse concerns, life transitions, and more.
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Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
Compassion. Challenge. Joy. Working together, we will co-create a place for you to build clarity and capacity in your life. You will be invited to gain more self-compassion and acceptance. We will use dialogue, curiosity and sensation awareness to increase your knowledge yourself and your patterns. My approach is warm, honest, playful, and embodied. It is important to me that you feel change through our work together and that it supports your ongoing wellness and vitality.
Compassion. Challenge. Joy. Working together, we will co-create a place for you to build clarity and capacity in your life. You will be invited to gain more self-compassion and acceptance. We will use dialogue, curiosity and sensation awareness to increase your knowledge yourself and your patterns. My approach is warm, honest, playful, and embodied. It is important to me that you feel change through our work together and that it supports your ongoing wellness and vitality.
Sometimes, feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, worthlessness and isolation can persist and make us feel stuck or hopeless. It can feel like being on a hamster wheel – repeating the same unproductive patterns or harmful behaviours. Therapy can help with emotional processing and connect us with our inner world. It makes room for the difficult emotions and experiences that need our attention and greater understanding. Through deeper awareness, we can then explore new perspectives and solutions and a clearer way forward to a better quality of life.
Sometimes, feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, resentment, worthlessness and isolation can persist and make us feel stuck or hopeless. It can feel like being on a hamster wheel – repeating the same unproductive patterns or harmful behaviours. Therapy can help with emotional processing and connect us with our inner world. It makes room for the difficult emotions and experiences that need our attention and greater understanding. Through deeper awareness, we can then explore new perspectives and solutions and a clearer way forward to a better quality of life.
Reem Toubache
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MEd, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
You may have experienced events in your life that have deeply harmed you emotionally, physically, or mentally. Perhaps you grew up not knowing what it's like to feel safe being who you are. These experiences may have left you in emotional turmoil or numb and disconnected. Maybe you blame yourself for what happened. It's normal if your feelings seem conflicting and uncontrollable. Trauma’s impact on our lives can be overwhelming and confusing. While I may not know exactly what you've been through or how it has impacted you, I know that by addressing our past we are often able to release our pain and build a fulfilling future.
You may have experienced events in your life that have deeply harmed you emotionally, physically, or mentally. Perhaps you grew up not knowing what it's like to feel safe being who you are. These experiences may have left you in emotional turmoil or numb and disconnected. Maybe you blame yourself for what happened. It's normal if your feelings seem conflicting and uncontrollable. Trauma’s impact on our lives can be overwhelming and confusing. While I may not know exactly what you've been through or how it has impacted you, I know that by addressing our past we are often able to release our pain and build a fulfilling future.
Cherish's Oasis Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
I help adults in their 20s-30s who want to feel happy again but are feeling stuck, lost, numb, or overwhelmed with life. My clients tell me that the pressure to choose the right degree, career, friends, or partner leads them to spiral into depression, anxiety, and other difficult feelings. They feel alone and misunderstood. They want to smile and feel like themself again, but don’t know how.
I help adults in their 20s-30s who want to feel happy again but are feeling stuck, lost, numb, or overwhelmed with life. My clients tell me that the pressure to choose the right degree, career, friends, or partner leads them to spiral into depression, anxiety, and other difficult feelings. They feel alone and misunderstood. They want to smile and feel like themself again, but don’t know how.
Adult ADHD Therapy - Christianne Teixeira
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
Do you often feel overwhelmed, even when you’re trying your best and things just don’t seem to go as planned? Are you struggling with managing your emotions, staying focused on tasks, remembering important deadlines, sleep, impulsivity, or maybe even carving out time to relax (without feeling that sense of shame or guilt)? If you're hoping to learn how to navigate life with ADHD, improve your self-esteem, reduce your anxiety, or just need a space to talk - I'm here to offer my support!
Do you often feel overwhelmed, even when you’re trying your best and things just don’t seem to go as planned? Are you struggling with managing your emotions, staying focused on tasks, remembering important deadlines, sleep, impulsivity, or maybe even carving out time to relax (without feeling that sense of shame or guilt)? If you're hoping to learn how to navigate life with ADHD, improve your self-esteem, reduce your anxiety, or just need a space to talk - I'm here to offer my support!
Megan Kuchma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CYW, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
Being a human being is hard sometimes. Living in today’s world with its unique pressures and stressors. I work with women, men and non-binary individuals who grapple with perfectionism, anxiety, trauma, depression and emotional regulation. This looks different to every person but the common thread I see is a feeling of disconnection from their bodies, overwhelm from their schedules, stress or conflict in their relationships, or a deep existential questioning of themselves and a desire to have more meaning and presence in their lives and communities.
Being a human being is hard sometimes. Living in today’s world with its unique pressures and stressors. I work with women, men and non-binary individuals who grapple with perfectionism, anxiety, trauma, depression and emotional regulation. This looks different to every person but the common thread I see is a feeling of disconnection from their bodies, overwhelm from their schedules, stress or conflict in their relationships, or a deep existential questioning of themselves and a desire to have more meaning and presence in their lives and communities.
We often overestimate what we need to change and underestimate our ability to change. This keeps us stuck and unable to see the possibilities around us. Therapy gives you a space to slow down, to examine your strengths and the sources of your dissatisfaction so that you can gain insight and experiment with new ways of thinking and acting. Based on my background as a healthcare provider, certified coach and mindfulness meditation teacher, my approach to therapy is warm, holistic, and evidence-informed. Together, we can find new perspectives, explore your choices and implement a plan to take action.
We often overestimate what we need to change and underestimate our ability to change. This keeps us stuck and unable to see the possibilities around us. Therapy gives you a space to slow down, to examine your strengths and the sources of your dissatisfaction so that you can gain insight and experiment with new ways of thinking and acting. Based on my background as a healthcare provider, certified coach and mindfulness meditation teacher, my approach to therapy is warm, holistic, and evidence-informed. Together, we can find new perspectives, explore your choices and implement a plan to take action.
Georgia Campbell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
As your therapist, I will guide you through your own journey with your mental health. I hope to improve your quality of life, better your relationship with yourself, and be there for you when you need me. I focus on managing stress, reducing symptoms of anxiety, regulating your nervous system, increasing your self-awareness, processing trauma and emotional pain, and working through shame and self-criticism. I tailor each session to your goals and needs and even make custom handouts to better support & guide you. If these are not your goals for therapy and you simply just want to talk I'm here for that too!
As your therapist, I will guide you through your own journey with your mental health. I hope to improve your quality of life, better your relationship with yourself, and be there for you when you need me. I focus on managing stress, reducing symptoms of anxiety, regulating your nervous system, increasing your self-awareness, processing trauma and emotional pain, and working through shame and self-criticism. I tailor each session to your goals and needs and even make custom handouts to better support & guide you. If these are not your goals for therapy and you simply just want to talk I'm here for that too!
Natania Kleiner
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parkdale, Toronto, ON M6K
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Seeking help can be a tedious and overwhelming task, but you already conquered the first step. You are worthy of living a fulfilling and purpose-driven life, and you don't have to deal with life's challenges alone. In our sessions, we will work collaboratively toward the outcomes you desire, developing tools to overcome distress and empowering you to be the driver of your own life. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive space for you to feel truly seen, heard, understood. By offering a warm and grounding presence, this is a space where you can be your authentic self to grow, learn, and thrive.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Seeking help can be a tedious and overwhelming task, but you already conquered the first step. You are worthy of living a fulfilling and purpose-driven life, and you don't have to deal with life's challenges alone. In our sessions, we will work collaboratively toward the outcomes you desire, developing tools to overcome distress and empowering you to be the driver of your own life. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive space for you to feel truly seen, heard, understood. By offering a warm and grounding presence, this is a space where you can be your authentic self to grow, learn, and thrive.
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