Virtual Trauma Therapy for Adults in Ontario

Compassionate, trauma-informed counselling to help you heal from difficult past experiences. Registered Social Worker with specialized training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems, offering secure virtual sessions across Ontario.

What Is Trauma Therapy?

Trauma isn't just about what happened to you—it's about what's still happening inside you because of those experiences. When something overwhelming occurs, your nervous system can get stuck in survival mode. Parts of you might remain on high alert, while other parts shut down or hold shame.

When trauma hasn't been fully processed, it appears as intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares; feeling constantly on edge or hypervigilant; difficulty trusting others or forming close relationships; emotional numbness; intense reactions to triggering situations; avoidance of people, places, or activities; persistent negative beliefs ("I'm broken," "It's my fault"); difficulty regulating emotions; and physical symptoms like tension, headaches, or digestive issues.

These aren't signs of weakness—they're signs your nervous system adapted to keep you safe during overwhelming circumstances. With the right support, healing is possible.

Trauma therapy helps your nervous system recognize that the danger has passed. It creates space to process what happened, release what you've been carrying, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. The goal isn't to erase memories—it's to help those experiences stop controlling your present life.

The Process of Trauma Therapy Online

Virtual trauma therapy follows the same careful, trauma-informed approach as in-person therapy with all the same effectiveness.

Phase 1: Safety and Stabilization - Before processing anything difficult, we build safety by establishing a therapeutic relationship, teaching grounding techniques, developing internal and external resources, and understanding your nervous system's patterns. We take the time needed for you to feel genuinely safe before moving deeper.

Phase 2: Processing and Integration - When you're ready, we work with experiences still affecting you using EMDR to help your brain reprocess stuck memories, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to work with parts carrying pain or fear, narrative work to make sense of your story, and somatic approaches to release trauma held in your body. The approach depends on your needs, nervous system, and pace.

Phase 3: Rebuilding and Moving Forward - As we process what's stuck, we strengthen positive beliefs about yourself, develop healthier relationship patterns, reconnect with parts of yourself that got lost, and build a life aligned with who you truly are.

I use a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Being in your own safe space is actually an advantage—you control your environment, can use comfort items, and there's no transition time after intense sessions.

Different Types of Trauma

Single-Incident Trauma includes car accidents, medical emergencies, assault, natural disasters, witnessing trauma, or sudden loss. These can often be processed relatively quickly with EMDR.

Complex Trauma develops from multiple traumatic events over time—ongoing abuse, domestic violence, childhood neglect, growing up with parental addiction or mental illness, or manipulative relationships. This requires longer-term work addressing broader patterns and beliefs.

Developmental Trauma occurs during formative years—attachment disruptions, unsafe environments, childhood abuse, witnessing domestic violence, bullying, or early losses.

Relational Trauma includes betrayal, gaslighting, control or isolation, religious abuse, or workplace harassment. This affects your ability to trust and feel safe with others.

Vicarious Trauma affects those repeatedly exposed to others' trauma in healthcare, veterinarians, social work, law enforcement, education, or advocacy work. Any frontline service provided to the public or animals can have a traumatic impact.

How I Support Trauma Healing

Safety First - We move at your pace. You're always in control of what we work on and when.

Choice and Collaboration - I follow your lead and work in partnership with you, honouring your wisdom about your experience.

Trustworthiness - I explain what we're doing and why. No hidden agendas or surprise techniques.

Empowerment - The goal is to help you reconnect with your own strength and capacity to navigate life.

I'm trained by EMDRIA in EMDR for trauma work. IFS recognizes we all have parts—some protective, some carrying pain. Our work helps protective parts feel safe enough to step back so we can heal parts carrying pain. This approach sees you as whole and capable—not broken.

I practice from a culturally responsive lens, acknowledging how identity, lived experience, and systemic oppression shape trauma and healing.

All parts of your identity are welcome and affirmed.

Is Trauma Therapy Right for You?

Trauma therapy helps if you experience persistent anxiety or depression, intense shame or guilt, trust difficulties, relationship patterns that repeat, avoidance behaviours, sleep difficulties, hypervigilance, physical symptoms without a medical cause, intrusive thoughts, concentration difficulties, or negative self-beliefs.

You don't need a formal diagnosis. If past experiences affect your present life, EMDR may be able to help!

Take the First Step Toward Healing

Here's what happens next:

Step 1: Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation

We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping for, and whether trauma-focused therapy might be a good fit. This is just a conversation—no pressure, no obligation. It's a chance for you to get a sense of my approach and ask any questions.

Step 2: Schedule Your First Full Session

If we decide to work together, we'll schedule your first 60-minute session. I have daytime and evening appointments available. You can book directly through my secure online system, or we can arrange a time by phone or email.

Step 3: Begin Building Safety

In our first few sessions, we'll get to know each other, discuss your goals and history, and I'll teach you some tools to help you feel grounded and safe. We don't rush into processing—we build a strong foundation first.

Step 4: Process at Your Pace

When you feel ready, we'll begin the deeper work of processing trauma. We move at your pace, pausing whenever you need to. You're always in control of what we work on and how quickly we move.

Healing from trauma takes courage—and you've already shown that courage by being here, reading this, considering reaching out. You deserve support from someone who understands trauma, who won't rush you or minimize what you've been through, and who believes deeply in your capacity to heal.

I'm here when you're ready.

Serving adults across Ontario, including Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Vaughan, Kitchener, Windsor, Newmarket, Bradford, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Innisfil, Barrie, Orillia, Muskoka (Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville), North Bay, Sudbury, Kingston, and surrounding communities!

Day and Evening appointments available.

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