Domestic Abuse Therapists in Ontario

As a Professional Counselor and Clinical Social Worker for over 12 years, I have spent much of my career working with teenagers, adults and families in various settings such as Probation and Parole Services, community agencies and treatment centres. I am highly skilled compassionate, empathetic and solution focused Clinician who is looking forward to work with you build confidence in your own abilities, learn new skills, eliminate problem behaviors, restore hope and regain control thus achieving your goals. I welcome the opportunity to work together with you, to achieve the level of functioning you desire.

Navigating pain from trauma, relationships, and life in general, can often feel like an overwhelming burden, creating a heaviness that doesn't seem to go away. Sometimes, those around us struggle, or refuse, to understand our experiences or offer their support. When this happens, it is common to have feelings of self-doubt and frustration, wondering why it's so challenging to simply "move on." However, the reality is much more complicated than that, and we often unfairly take on more blame and self-criticism than we deserve. You don't want to feel like this anymore, and so reaching out for support is a brave step toward self-love.

If trauma, abuse, and mental illness have left you feeling like you’re lost in the darkness, you’re not alone. It’s perfectly natural that the difficult emotions and loneliness you feel have cast a shadow over your life. But though the darkness may feel crushing, there is hope and light. The truth is your painful past does not mean that you are stuck with an unhappy future, and though your mental health might feel like it has taken charge of your life, it does not define you. As we work together, I’ll help you discover that you are much more than your circumstances, that your life matters, and that you have a powerful purpose.

Hello, my name is Debbie Papadakis. My goal is to empower you to unfold your inherent potential by accessing the subconscious mind using a combination of psychotherapy with hypnotherapy to help you live a healthy, wealthy, productive and happy life. For more than 25 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples and groups from diverse backgrounds to help empower them to overcome limiting beliefs, unwanted behaviours, negative thoughts and emotions, addictions and/or afflictions, fears and phobias that were hindering them from achieving their goals, unleashing their full potential, and living in harmony.

Warmth, engagement, attunement and compassion - these are some of the characteristics that support the relational work I offer clients. I'm an attachment-based, trauma-focused therapist, trained to integrate many other therapeutic approaches - for example, mindfulness, body-based approaches, stress reduction, psycho-education. I am particularly experienced in working with emotional neglect and abuse, physical/sexual trauma and dissociation, mood disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm (including eating disorders and addiction), identity issues (gender, sexuality and culture) and relationship difficulties (personal and professional).

Hi there, I'm Kristen! I offer counselling services to children, youth and adults. Lets create a circle of support that is (w)holistic, non-judgmental, and inclusive to your needs. We will create a space where you can explore yourself, your relationships, and how you want to heal. I am honoured to be on this journey with you, as I too have lived experiences of trauma and understand the complexities of navigating systems of healing. I'm an honest, down-to-earth, open therapist who wants to tag along this journey with you.

Feeling stress, deflated, low or struggling with your inner critic? Seeking help is not easy. Tracy’s experience working with offenders and victims of crime and/or tragic circumstance provides her with an empathetic, supportive and nonjudgmental approach regardless of your situation or struggle. Whether it be, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relational, grief, historical abuse, childhood or developmental trauma, or neuro-diversities. Despite one’s past, everyone can become their own best friend.

I am only accepting clients for Clinical Supervision and/or consultations. I am no longer accepting clients for individual psychotherapy.

My name is Farnoush Mozafari Ph.D. (c), RSSW and I have been specializing in the fields of social and individual psychology, clinical social work, and psychoanalysis for a decade now. In my private practice, I strive to provide a comforting, educational, and private environment for all my clients. Sessions are devoted to assisting clients in identifying patterns and, in becoming conscious of them, developing the capacity to understand and change them.

I offer a safe, non-judgemental, client centered therapeutic space for individuals and couples. I believe that a journey towards healing requires empathy, encouragement and supportive facilitation as we often haven't had the opportunity to learn ways to cope with traumatic experiences and life related stressors. This can result in dysregulation and feelings of anxiety, depression and overwhelm in our day to day lives and relationships. Let's work together to explore and address your concerns in an open minded, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, sex/body positive, LGBTQ+ inclusive space.

Empathy, compassion, and curiosity are the cornerstones of my approach. I work with adults whose lives and well-being have been impacted by their lived experiences, and who are looking to make sense of those experiences. If you’re struggling with your mental health, or feeling overwhelmed by the things that have happened to you, I can help you to sort through your thoughts and feelings. Together we can work to re-imagine your life stories, and tap into the wisdom and skills you possess.

Take a breath. What do you notice in this moment? Just breathe. Something has brought you here. You may have a clear idea of what support you need, or you may be uncertain, but you do know that there is some challenge in your life that you would like to explore. Let’s explore your needs together. Therapy can offer insights on your experience that you may not have considered, and provide relief so that you can live a happier life. Populations of service include older adults, university and college students, and survivors of intimate partner violence or childhood trauma, to name a few.

Often in life we can move on ‘auto pilot’ and be surprised when we feel hijacked by things such as anxiety, anger, substance abuse, depression, etc. I will aid you in processing your reactions and learn how to better identify and communicate your emotions. We are all carrying so much on our backs. Be it childhood experiences, trauma, anxiety, work or school stress, insecurities, self doubt and so much more. I will support you in finding the skills to tease apart, challenge, and cope with these issues.

Addiction is a multifaceted and complicated process. Although there is a commonality between various expressions of addiction, individuals are also unique and require personalized treatment. I endeavor to provide my clients with the best possible counselling based on the most current thinking in the area of addiction. I furnish a supportive and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore relevant issues that may be related to substance abuse and behavioural addiction. It is important to recognize that things will get better with dedication and acceptance. I will be there to help guide you through the process.

When our pain is overwhelming and impacting our daily life, it can be daunting to get help or find the best fit for your journey in healing. I work with clients from an approach that starts where you're at in your journey. Honoring you as being the expert in your own life and experiences. My role is to walk alongside you, providing tools, guidance, and a space to safely explore your pain, trauma or challenges. My passion is seeing clients grow in whichever way they define for themselves, set boundaries, achieve goals and conquer past pain in a way that is empowering to them.

Nikki’s training and work experience has focused largely on the cognitive behavioural treatment (CBT) of anxiety, mood, and obsessive-compulsive and related difficulties in youth, emerging adults, postsecondary students, and adults. Her work and training history include community agency, family health team, hospital inpatient and outpatient, research, university, and private practice settings. Nikki is fortunate to have received extensive training in CBT, DBT, EFFT, CPT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches such as MBCT and Koru.

Are you neurodivergent, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, or a trauma survivor looking for a therapist with shared lived experience? Are you looking for support on your healing journey with trauma, abuse, chronic stress, or mental illness? Have those around you struggled to empathize or understand, often leading to feelings of self-doubt and invalidation? Are you ready for the next stage of healing? I'd like to be part of your journey.

Navigating life and relationships can be challenging, exhausting, confusing, and downright overwhelming. In a world where one is constantly connected through social media, increasingly, we can feel isolated and alone as we strive to meet relationship and work demands, while living up to our own personal and relational expectations. In seasons of uncertainty, it is normal to feel a sense of spinning out of control, and struggling with where do I go from here? The thought of therapy can be scary, which is why I am committed to creating an environment of trust and understanding.

Hello and welcome! I offer services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, sexual abuse, poor body image, eating disorders, addictions, low self-esteem, loss and grief and other mental health concerns. I believe that each person is a unique individual with their own personality, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In therapy, I view you as the expert of your life.