Trauma & PTSD Therapy

Move beyond feeling stuck and finally feel calm, grounded, and in control.

You’ve done the insight work, but your nervous system is still stuck. This is where deeper healing happens.

Most therapy helps you understand your patterns. This work helps your nervous system actually change them.

You might notice your mind keeps looping, even when you understand why. Your body reacts before you can think. You feel on edge, shut down, or overwhelmed without fully knowing why.

And no matter how much you think it through, it doesn’t actually shift.

Many of the people I work with are self-aware and high-functioning. They’ve done the reflecting and often therapy before, but something still isn’t changing.

That’s because real change doesn’t happen at the level of insight alone.

Using approaches like EMDR and nervous system-focused therapy, we work directly with the part of your brain and body where trauma is held, not just talking about it.

So you’re not constantly on edge, overthinking, or reacting in ways you don’t understand.

Session Fee: $170 (50 minutes)
Online across Ontario. In-person in Newmarket

No pressure. Just a chance to see if this feels like the right fit.

This is what trauma can look like:

  • You overthink everything, but nothing actually changes

  • Your body feels on edge, even when nothing is wrong

  • You get triggered in ways that don’t fully make sense

  • You feel emotionally overwhelmed or completely shut down

  • You’ve done therapy before, but something still isn’t shifting

  • You understand your patterns, but can’t seem to change them

  • You feel disconnected from yourself, others, or your life

If this resonates, you’re not broken; your nervous system is stuck in patterns that can be worked through.

What can actually change in trauma therapy

  • Feel safer in your body instead of constantly on edge

  • Reduce overthinking and mental looping that doesn’t lead anywhere

  • Process past experiences that still feel present

  • React less and respond more in relationships

  • Stop patterns you understand but can’t seem to change

  • Feel more connected — to yourself, others, and your life

  • Build a sense of stability and self-trust that actually lasts

This isn’t about short-term coping, it’s about creating real, lasting change.

Why work with me?

I specialize in working with people who are self-aware and high-functioning but still feel stuck. You’ve likely thought, reflected, and maybe even tried therapy before, but something still isn’t shifting.

My approach goes beyond insight. We focus on working directly with your nervous system, so change happens at the level where these patterns are actually held, not just talked about.

I integrate approaches like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), depending on your needs. This allows us to process what’s underneath your symptoms, not just manage them.

My style is warm, structured, and practical. We’ll focus on both understanding what’s happening and knowing what to do when it shows up, so you’re not left feeling lost between sessions.

This is a space where you don’t have to perform, overthink, or have it all figured out, just show up as you are.

Frequently asked questions

Our FAQ page is designed to help you find answers to your most commonly asked questions. Have more questions? Book a complementary 15-minute consultation call today.

  • Trauma doesn’t always come from one major event. It can also come from ongoing stress, difficult relationships, or experiences that felt overwhelming at the time. If you notice you’re easily triggered, stuck in patterns, or reacting in ways that don’t fully make sense, trauma may be playing a role.

  • Trauma therapy goes beyond talking about your experiences. We work with both your thoughts and your nervous system to help process what’s been stored in your body, so those patterns begin to shift rather than repeat.

  • Yes — EMDR is one of the most researched and effective approaches for trauma. It helps your brain process experiences that feel “stuck,” so they no longer trigger the same emotional or physical responses.

  • Yes. Research shows that online therapy, including EMDR, can be just as effective as in-person sessions. Many people also find it more comfortable to do this work from their own space.

  • Even when you understand your patterns, your nervous system may still be responding based on past experiences. Therapy helps shift those deeper responses so you’re not stuck repeating the same cycles.

  • The first session is a chance for us to understand what’s bringing you in and what you’re looking to change. We’ll also talk about how we might work together and make sure it feels like a good fit for you.

Take the First Step

Your journey toward healing and self-discovery begins with a single step. If you’re ready to explore therapy, I invite you to schedule a consultation. Let’s work together to create the life you deserve.