Domestic Abuse Therapists in Ontario

Hi I am Julia, (she/her pronouns) and the fact you are looking for therapy is an incredible first step. I have dedicated my career to helping adults and youth find there way back to themselves and out of really difficult, harrowing and challenging circumstances in their life. My career began supporting youth who were sex trafficked and has since organically evolved into supporting young people and adults living with the effects of trauma, sexual abuse, sexual assault, gender violence, depression anxiety, as well as a full spectrum of mental health concerns. I work with individuals of all genders and sexuality.

I believe every person knows what is right for them. My role is to support my clients to access their skills and talents. Everyone can live their very best life!. I always work from a strength-based, trauma informed, anti-oppressive approach. I tailor my approach to the person I am working with. I believe it it important to be both straightforward, and accessible. I want my clients to take away the skills that support them in achieving their personal goals. Everyone faces challenging life issues that can be worked through with compassion and strength in order to live a values based life.

Are you struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety or depression? Have you experienced sexual abuse or other forms of trauma? If so, I am here to help. It takes courage to reach out for help when life is challenging but we all have difficulties at one time or another. The good news is that you don’t have to go through these times alone. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can discuss your issues openly and honestly while being treated with respect, compassion and sensitivity.

My name is Cait (she/they) and I am a registered social worker. I work with clients from where they are at, working collaboratively to figure out what challenges you, what you want to process and learn from. I am not here to tell you what to do, but to support in figuring out next steps, skills and processing trauma and life events. I work with clients to figure out what they need, their values, their identity and their boundaries. I work extensively with clients who are neurodivergent and/or have Bipolar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder, although I have experience with many mental health challenges.

I have a wide range of experience supporting clients experiencing Abuse, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Depression, Oppression, Low self-esteem, Stress, Relationship/marital issues & Parenting issues. I have provided support to a wide variety of clients from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. I am privileged to have worked for many years in the community with clients involved with Criminal Justice, Family Court and Child Welfare Agencies in Canada and internationally. I am member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW).

Meet Martin, a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome trauma, attachment issues, and abuse. With a focus on adolescent, adult, and senior populations, Martin understands the unique challenges that each age group faces. Martin takes a supportive and encouraging approach to therapy. Recognizing that the journey to healing can be challenging, he provides guidance and gentle motivation along the way. By modeling the skills he teaches, Martin helps clients cultivate a sense of calm and grounding in their own lives.

Nancy has been dedicated to personal growth for herself and others for the past 25 years. As a Psychotherapist who values excellence, expertise and exceptional service, she has developed a high level of presence and skills which guide her clients to evolve beyond limiting beliefs and dysfunctional patterns. Within Canada and the US, Nancy has a proven track record of helping child, adolescent and adult clients transform issues in relationships; anxiety; depression; addictions; gambling; OCD; eating disorders; PTSD from traumatic incidents such as accidents; war; domestic violence; sexual, physical and emotional abuse.

I believe that clients are the experts in their life and aim to act as a guide in helping them develop a deeper understanding of themselves. I am passionate about working with clients from a holistic perspective that focuses on the interconnectedness of the whole being – the mind, body and soul. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, healing, integrative counselling approach by combining traditional talk therapy with alternative treatments, such as Breathwork, EFT Tapping/Thought Field Therapy, Mindfulness and Reiki Energy Healing modalities when appropriate.

We all need access to the compassionate presence of another. I use an integrative, client centred approach in the treatment of addiction, anxiety, aging, body / gender identity / sexuality, career stress, depression, eating disorders, family issues, relationship issues, sexual abuse, sexual problems, spiritual experience, religious wound, & trauma. Together we will explore which modalities best suits your needs: Attachment Theory; Emotion Focused Therapy (EFS / IFIOS); Existential Psychotherapy; Family Systems Therapy; Internal Family Systems; Narrative Therapy; Sex Therapy; and Psychospiritual Care.

Kwey-kwey (hello). I am an Indigenous therapist (Algonquin nation) with over 10 years experience providing mental health care to Indigenous individuals and families in Indigenous led community organizations. My passion is supporting Individuals to reach Mno Bimaadziwin- The Good Life. In my years of supporting Indigenous community members, I have specialized in trauma therapies to address lasting impacts of colonial harm such as anxiety, depression, abuse, addiction, and more.

I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.

I am a licensed social worker and would love to work with you. In my counseling practice, I have a holistic therapeutic style where compassion and empathy are ingrained in my active listening and in validating your experiences and feelings. My therapy experience comes from a variety of settings such as non-profit organizations primarily focused on supporting women affected by violence and sexual assaults, the female judicial environment, an employee assistance program, and the pediatric hospital setting. I speak french and English.

Hi, my name is Kelsey. I am a registered with the CRPO, and I hold a BAH in Psychology and Masters Degree Counselling Psychology. I believe in using a bottoms-up approach in therapy by softly engaging parts of our bodies that hold our experiences by practicing EMDR, brainspotting therapy, parts work, somatic processing, polyvagal theory with elements of cognitive behavioural, dialectical behavioural and solution focus modalities. Throughout my 9 years of my experience, I have provided supports for various mental health concerns and have focused my education on sexual violence, complex childhood traumas, and anxiety disorders.

Do you feel trapped and unable to imagine what feeling better would look like? Are you suffering from persistent negative self-talk preventing you from living a fulfilling life? You have come to the right place. I am Simona Ilieva, and I run Simona Ilieva Psychotherapy, Counselling and Consultation Services, a virtual mental health counselling clinic specializing in individual therapy for adults. I believe that every individual has the ability to overcome and conquer obstacles in their life that present as barriers to living their best life. Psychotherapy can help improve relationships and maintain a better quality of life.

I am passionate about seeing individuals, couples, and families thrive where they are. Being stuck in inefficient ways of thinking can trap us. Inefficient thinking patterns can make us feel anxious, depressed, frustrated, or at a loss for how to feel better. It can impact our relationships. I approach each client through a comprehensive biological, psychological, social, and spiritual approach. Using scientific based theories I foster a non-judgemental and safe space for each client. My client-centred culturally competent approach can help foster relief and lead towards resolution.

"Telling is transformative. When we let someone know what we have lived through and that person hears us with respect and genuine caring, we begin a process of change essential to healing." (Bass & Davis, Courage to Heal, p.106) Individual or couple consultation can help start the process of healing which can induce confidence and skills to develop or regain Wise Intimate Connections. If conflict resolution is needed to reach your goal, we also provide Family Mediation and are a Member of the Collaborative Law Group of Sudbury. Nos services sont bilingues. We can provide online sessions using "OnCall Health".

As a Registered Social Worker practicing psychotherapy, I offer individual counselling to adults presenting with a variety of issues. My areas of expertise include trauma, intimate partner abuse, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, sexuality, grief, relationship problems, depression and family of origin issues. I am also very committed working with members of the LGBTTQ+ community around issues of coming out, gender identity, heterosexism and internalized homophobia.

I believe that awareness of self, thoughts and feelings are an essential aspect of one's well-being. My goal is to help my clients build resilience and achieve self-sufficiency. I enjoy working with adults (and young adults) struggling with life stressors or traumatic experiences and providing them with the skills and confidence to cope successfully. From my experience as a youth counsellor and a facilitator for family violence, I have acquired skills in helping individuals facing a broad range of mental health problems and life challenges.

As a seasoned clinical Social Worker with over 20 years' experience, Nicole employs an honest, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach to enrich the lives of her clients and empower them to achieve long-term success and wellbeing. She has worked with children, youth, adults, and families across numerous cultural groups to overcome hardships in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities, fertility and postpartum, parenting challenges, relationship and marital difficulties, separation, divorce, and co-parenting, substance dependence, and abuse/neglect.