Trauma Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy in Mississauga & across Ontario
Trauma can affect how safe you feel in your body, your relationships, your choices, and your sense of self. It may involve a single event, repeated experiences, attachment wounds, discrimination, loss, or years of having to stay alert and manage alone. I offer trauma-informed virtual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents in Ontario, with attention to safety, pacing, and the complexity of what you have lived through.
Support
What trauma-informed psychotherapy can help with
Trauma therapy can support both current symptoms and the longer story behind them.
Feeling on edge, shut down, numb, reactive, or disconnected
PTSD symptoms, intrusive memories, avoidance, nightmares, or shame
Relational trauma, attachment injuries, boundary difficulties, or mistrust
Grief, identity changes, or the impact of painful life experiences
Self-criticism, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or difficulty asking for support
Trauma connected with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or major transitions
Approach
Safety, pacing, and meaning
Trauma-informed therapy does not require you to tell everything before you are ready. We begin by noticing what feels manageable, what helps you stay grounded, and what your system has had to do to survive. Over time, we can make space for memory, emotion, relationships, and the protective patterns that may now feel limiting.
Pace carefully
Move at a speed that respects your capacity and avoids unnecessary overwhelm.
Build stability
Develop supports for grounding, boundaries, emotional regulation, and daily life.
Explore meaning
Understand how past experiences may shape current reactions, relationships, and self-beliefs.
A good fit if you want therapy that does not rush your story
This approach may be helpful if you want support that is careful, relational, and attentive to both symptoms and context. We can work with trauma directly or indirectly, depending on what feels possible and useful.
Common Questions
Trauma Therapy FAQ
- Do I have to talk about traumatic events right away?
- No. We can begin with what is happening now, what helps you feel steady, and what you want from therapy. Details can be approached gradually if and when that feels useful.
- Is trauma therapy only for PTSD?
- No. Trauma-informed therapy can also support relational trauma, chronic stress, grief, attachment wounds, and experiences that continue to affect how you feel and relate.
- Are sessions available outside Mississauga?
- Yes. Sessions are virtual and available to clients located anywhere in Ontario.