Welcome. We’re So Glad You’re Here.

We know you’re here because you believe what we believe - that things can be better.

That there’s more to life than just getting by.

With extensive training in nervous system based, integrative psychotherapy, we go beyond psychoanalytic and talk therapy - because unfortunately for most of us, if we were able to think our way out of our emotional state, we would have done it long ago.

By combining mind, body and consciousness based therapies with attachment theory, EMDR, IFS, and somatic techniques, we help clients move from talking about their experience to processing through it. The goal is never "coping with" but "moving past."

 

Thriving, not surviving.

 
 

Experiential Therapies

Because it’s about feeling better, not thinking better

 

Root Cause Treatment

Because labels are only surface deep

 

Our Community of Care

Because together we reach further

 

  • At Integrative Psychotherapy Toronto, cutting edge, evidence based psychotherapies are offered by highly experienced psychotherapists who create a safe and supportive space for our clients to explore and heal current difficulties and old wounds.

    We offer personalized therapy plans that are tailored to meet each client's specific needs. Our holistic approach addresses the mind, body, and spirit, allowing clients to fully integrate their healing. Specializing in nervous system therapies such as somatic psychotherapy, EMDR and IFS, we provide highly effective treatment for trauma, anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges. By working with the body, we help clients access and process unconscious emotions, leading to long-term healing and resolution.

    At Integrative Psychotherapy Toronto, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve happy and fulfilling lives. Contact us today to book a consultation and take the first step towards a happier and healthier future. You deserve it.

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  • We’re here to support the full range of the human experience. While symptoms are many, the underlying process that give rise to those symptoms are far fewer.

    By addressing the root cause rather than managing symptoms, we’re able to support a wide range of clients. Whether the underlying wounds are showing up as anything from lack of confidence, relationship difficulties or addiction to anxiety, depression, or trauma, we can help.

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  • Our team brings together professionals with a diverse set of backgrounds, including registered psychotherapists, social workers and naturopathic doctors, who are united in a central belief - that true transformation happens through healing experiences in the context of a safe, compassionate and supportive environment.

    This is why we focus on experiential therapies and only work with therapists who have walked the path themselves.

    Our therapists’ wealth of personal experience and professional expertise come together to create a safe and supportive space for our clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

    All of our therapists are trained in nervous system based therapies that have been proven to help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns.

    If you're looking for a psychotherapist in Toronto, Integrative Psychotherapy Toronto is committed to helping you discover your inner strength and resilience. Contact a team member today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey toward a happier and more fulfilling life.

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We’ll help you figure out if we can help, what therapies might be suitable, answer any questions you have, and can even help you decide which therapist might be the best fit.

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The first conversation I have with every single client. Why? Because trauma isn’t what a lot of people think it is. And that can lead to invisible traumas - traumas that are left unseen, unacknowledged and untreated.

Deep Dive: EMDR, A Primer for Patients
Deep Dive: EMDR, A Primer for Patients

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Stress: The Great Drain on Our Health Account
Stress: The Great Drain on Our Health Account

Our body has two basic operating systems; the “fight or flight” system and the “rest and digest” system.  Both of these systems are vital and we need them both, but we need them in the right balance. And unfortunately, as a society, we are drastically out of balance. Our bodies were never meant to be exposed to a sustained stress response, which is why chronic stress is implicated in obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease and countless others. 

Deep Dive: Implicit Memories & Our Brain's Automation System
Deep Dive: Implicit Memories & Our Brain's Automation System

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Shorts: The Window of Tolerance
Shorts: The Window of Tolerance

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The T Word
The T Word

In the realm of mental health, the word “trauma” can invoke a lot of different ideas and associations. There tends to be a general consensus around what is sometime referred to as “Big T” trauma, while there is somewhat less agreement in the realm of “small t” trauma. The difficulty with categorization provides a clue as to how the premise of the question might be flawed.