What happened to you was not your fault, and the way your mind and body still react is not a weakness. It is survival. We help you feel safe again and heal from trauma at a pace you control, without having to relive every detail.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card. No referral needed.
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed June 2026.
When something overwhelming or terrifying happens, the brain and body do exactly what they are built to do: they go into survival mode. Sometimes they stay there long after the danger has passed. The flashbacks, the hypervigilance, the numbness, the jumpiness, these are not signs you are broken. They are signs you survived.
Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) describes trauma as a deeply distressing experience that can have lasting effects, and the good news is that trauma is treatable. With the right support, the nervous system can learn that the threat is over.
Trauma therapy helps you feel safe in your body again, process what happened so it loses its grip, and slowly reclaim the life that trauma narrowed. You stay in control the whole way, and you never have to retell more than you are ready to.
Trauma therapy is evidence-based, trauma-informed talk therapy that helps you calm a nervous system stuck in survival mode, process painful memories safely, and rebuild a sense of safety and control. It works in phases, always at a pace you set.
Grounding tells a triggered nervous system that the danger is over and you are safe in the present. It is the first skill in trauma work, and a taste of what you would build in sessions. Pick a moment that sounds familiar.
“Something set me off and suddenly I am right back there.”
This is a trauma response, not present danger.
A sound, smell or moment can trip the alarm and your body reacts as if the past is happening now. It is not. The danger is a memory.
Name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear. Say today’s date out loud. Feel your feet on the floor and remind yourself where you are right now.
“That was then. Right now, in this room, I am safe. This feeling will pass.”
Grounding is where trauma therapy begins. From there, your therapist helps you process the memory itself, safely. Start with a free 20-minute consult.
Whether it was one terrible event or years of it, recent or long ago, your experience deserves care. These are the kinds of trauma we work with most.
Reaching out about trauma takes real courage. Here is exactly how those 55 minutes tend to go, so nothing is a mystery, and nothing is pushed.
Your therapist welcomes you, explains confidentiality in plain language, and makes clear you are in charge. You will not be asked to dive into the trauma. You decide what to share and when.
Together you look at how trauma is showing up now, the triggers, the sleep, the relationships, without going into the events themselves unless you want to.
You learn a grounding or regulation skill, like the one in the demo above, so you leave with a way to steady yourself when things feel like too much.
You agree on a way forward, whether that is EMDR, somatic work or talk therapy, and a pace that never outruns your sense of safety.
Good trauma therapy builds safety first, then processes the memory, then helps you reconnect with life. Your therapist draws on evidence-based approaches and tailors them to you.
InnerSight was founded by Svetlana Antonyshyn, RP, on the belief that healing should treat the person, not a label. Every therapist here is a Registered Psychotherapist regulated by the CRPO and supported by monthly clinical supervision. InnerSight has been recognized with the Canadian Choice Award for Best Psychotherapist (2026) and named a Best Psychotherapy Clinic in Vaughan, and our therapists are members of the CRPO, CCPA and OAMHP. More about our approach.
Every therapist below is a Registered Psychotherapist with trauma-informed training and real experience helping people heal. Watch a short intro, read their profile, or let us match you in your free consultation.
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No hidden fees and no pressure. Most clients pay little or nothing out of pocket after insurance.
Meet a therapist, ask anything, and see if it feels right. No credit card and no obligation.
Most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist. We provide receipts for direct claims.
Sessions with supervised therapists in training, at a lower rate. Same structure, same care, more accessible.
Psychotherapy is also tax-deductible as a medical expense in Canada. Questions about coverage? See our reduced-fee program or call us, we are happy to walk you through it.
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No referral is needed. You can book a free 20-minute consultation online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or call (905) 553-9507. Most people have their first full session within a week.
No. You are always in control of what you share and when. Good trauma therapy starts with safety and stabilization, and you never have to relive every detail to heal. Your therapist paces the work with you so it never becomes overwhelming.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-researched therapy that helps the brain reprocess stuck traumatic memories so they lose their charge. We offer EMDR alongside other trauma-informed approaches, and your therapist helps you choose what fits.
It depends on the kind of trauma and your goals. Single-incident trauma can resolve in a shorter course, while complex or childhood trauma often benefits from longer support. You and your therapist review progress together and move at a pace that feels safe.
Not necessarily. Many people improve significantly through therapy alone. Our therapists are Registered Psychotherapists and do not prescribe medication, but we are glad to work alongside your physician or psychiatrist if medication is part of your care.
Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Woodbridge, Vaughan and Barrie. Many people find online sessions feel safer and more private for trauma work. Evenings and weekends are available.
That is very common, and we work with the whole picture. Trauma often sits underneath depression, anxiety or addiction, and your therapist tailors the approach so these are addressed together. We also run a PTSD and Addiction therapy group for when the two are intertwined.
Yes. Our therapists are Registered Psychotherapists regulated by the CRPO, and everything you share stays confidential within the standard legal limits, which your therapist explains clearly in your first session.
In-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
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