PTSD & addiction therapy group
When trauma and addiction are tangled together, healing one usually means tending to the other. The Bridge is a warm, therapist-led group for people who carry both, where you will learn how the two operate together, and find people who understand.
No referral needed. Private and confidential. Led by Registered Psychotherapists. Prefer to talk first? Call (905) 553-9507 or email info@psychotherapyclinic.ca.
A support group for people who experience both substance use and post-traumatic stress, where the connection between the two is understood and gently worked with, together.
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed June 2026.
Group fees are discussed during your free consultation.
When trauma and addiction keep feeding each other
Living with both substance use and post-traumatic stress at the same time is one of the most challenging experiences a person can carry. Many people already sense that the ways they cope and their trauma are deeply linked. What they often do not have is a way to use that knowledge to create the changes they want and work so hard for.
That is what The Bridge is for. In the group, members are introduced to recent understanding of the brain and the nervous system, so what happens inside the addictive cycle becomes clear, and so does the way trauma and addiction work together to undo transformation. From there, you learn how to use safety to step out of that cycle, drawing on a skills-based, evidence-informed approach to trauma and addiction.
If you would like to learn more or express interest, you can email us at info@psychotherapyclinic.ca or start with a free consultation.
The Bridge is a PTSD and addiction therapy group for people who live with both. Together you make sense of how the two feed each other, then practise safety and grounding skills to loosen their hold. It works alongside any individual therapy or medical care you may need.
A supportive space, and skills you can carry
The Bridge brings people together to learn, reflect and practise side by side. Members are welcomed into:
Reaching out is the first step
There is no referral and no pressure. Here is how to find out if The Bridge is right for you.
The Bridge offers psychological support, not medical detox. If stopping a substance could be physically dangerous, we will help you get safe medical support first, and the group can support you alongside or after that.
Reach out, however feels easiest
Email info@psychotherapyclinic.ca, book a free consultation online, or call (905) 553-9507. Tell us as little or as much as you like.
See if the group is a good fit
We talk through what is going on and what you are hoping for, and answer your questions. No commitment, and no pressure to share more than you want to.
Join the group, or build a plan that fits
If The Bridge feels right, we help you take the next step. Many members combine the group with individual addiction counselling or PTSD therapy.
The Bridge: your questions, answered
Who is The Bridge group for?
The Bridge is designed for adults who are living with both substance use and post-traumatic stress, and who recognise that the two are connected for them. If trauma and an addictive pattern keep feeding each other, this group is built for exactly that experience. If you are not sure it is the right fit, a free 20-minute consultation can help you decide.
What happens in the group?
Members are introduced to current understanding of the brain and nervous system, so the addiction and trauma cycle starts to make sense. From there the group practises using safety and grounding to interrupt that cycle, alongside open dialogue, active listening, and mindfulness and meditation skills to build self-awareness. The focus is on connection and practical skills, not pressure to share more than you want to.
Do I need a referral to join?
No referral is needed. To express interest, email info@psychotherapyclinic.ca or book a free 20-minute consultation online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or by calling (905) 553-9507. We will talk through whether the group is a good fit for you.
Is the group confidential?
Yes. The group is led by Registered Psychotherapists regulated by the CRPO, and confidentiality is a shared agreement among everyone who takes part. Your facilitator explains how privacy works, and the standard legal limits, before the group begins.
Is this medical detox or addiction treatment?
No. We are Registered Psychotherapists, not a medical or detox facility, and we cannot prescribe medication or supervise withdrawal. The group offers psychological support and skills. If you need to withdraw from a substance safely, we will help you connect with appropriate medical care first, and the group can support you alongside or after that.
Can I do individual therapy as well as the group?
Yes, and many people do both. The group adds connection and shared understanding, while individual sessions give you private, focused attention. We can help you combine addiction counselling and PTSD therapy with the group in your free consultation.
The Bridge in Vaughan, Woodbridge & Barrie
InnerSight offers in-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
Woodbridge, ON L4H 5E5 Vaughan / Maple2174 Major MacKenzie Dr W, Bldg B
Vaughan, ON L6A 4W2 Barrie111 Bradford St, Unit 207
Barrie, ON L4N 3A9 Online across OntarioSecure video sessions from anywhere in the province. Book a free consult →
The Bridge is one of several group offerings at InnerSight. Explore all our therapy groups or get in touch with any question.
Three steps, starting today
Reach out
Email us or book a free consult online. No referral, no credit card.
Talk it through
In 20 minutes we figure out together whether the group is a good fit.
Cross the bridge
Join a group that understands, and start building safety and recovery.