Trauma Therapy in Toronto
Trauma can affect every part of life—your sense of safety, your relationships, and your day-to-day functioning. The symptoms of trauma might not appear immediately after the experience, and can affect emotions, behaviour, relationships, and your sense of safety in unrelated circumstances.
At Hartley Psychotherapy, we provide specialized trauma therapy in Toronto to help you work through and overcome the effects of trauma.
Our approach is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a well-established and highly regarded approach to trauma treatment known for its effectiveness in creating lasting psychological change. This approach does more than just treat symptoms; it helps you understand and work through how past experiences might continue to shape your present life.
Together with our experienced Toronto trauma therapists, we will explore how trauma has affected your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, helping you regain a sense of control and move toward long-term recovery.
Why Reach out to a Toronto Trauma Therapist
Working through trauma requires trust, safety, and expertise. Our Toronto trauma therapists are trauma-informed meaning that they have received specialized training to effectively treat the effects of trauma.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy has been proven to be effective in treating the following conditions:
Phobias
Dissociative disorders
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and more
Anxiety
Depression
Panic attacks
Here are some reasons to begin trauma therapy with us:
To Rebuild and Reconnect: Trauma can lead to feelings of isolation. Therapy has been shown to help rebuild a sense of connection to yourself and others, fostering the capacity for trust and intimacy.
To Find a Safe Harbour: Therapy provides a confidential and non-judgmental space where you can explore painful memories and feelings at your own pace, without fear of being overwhelmed.
To Understand the "Why": Psychodynamic therapy aims not only to relieve symptoms, but to explore the underlying ways trauma has shaped your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. By gaining a deeper insight into why you feel or behave the way you do, this supports lasting and meaningful change.
What to Expect at Hartley Psychotherapy
We begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation call. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the therapeutic process, and to explore how we can best support you.
Our work together will be collaborative and paced to your unique needs. Unlike some structured trauma programs in Toronto, our psychodynamic approach is individualized to address your needs. Sessions move at a pace that respects your readiness to work through your experiences and to carefully process their impact on your life, helping you to overcome their effects on you.
We offer both in-person sessions in Toronto and virtual therapy across Ontario, ensuring you can access care in a way that feels safe and convenient for you.
Meet Our Therapists
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Todd Hartley M.A., M.S.W, R.S.W.
Clinic Director & Psychotherapist
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Arrezoo Moradian R.P.
Psychotherapist
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Geoffrey Bennett-Sicilia R.P. (Q)
Psychotherapist
Begin Trauma Therapy Toronto
Traumatic experiences can have a deep impact on your experience of life. Specialized trauma therapy helps put the trauma into the past, so that it is not something that defines who you are or who you might become.
Our therapists are here to meet you with compassion, respect and clinical expertise.
Contact us to schedule your complimentary 15-minute consultation.
Call 289-206-8832 or complete our online contact form to book your call. Your journey toward reclaiming your life can begin today.