Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Markham, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Markham who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
PTSD/Trauma
Jenna Burnham
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
If your goals are to reduce symptoms, improve functioning, and improve quality of life, I can help. Supporting with evidence based treatment for trauma and PTSD, such as cognitive processing therapy.
3 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Steph Paolucci
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Registered Yoga Teacher
Trauma affects us on a deep level. It may take years to reappear, or it may have never gone away in the first place. The key is to move past the trauma and not let it affect your life, which is easier said than done. To achieve this, a person must self-regulate their emotions and process their experience safely and helpfully. Self-regulation skills can help someone become aware of their body and mind more, as well as their emotions. This awareness would lead to the development of techniques that better enable you to process and express emotions in a healthy manner. It will also increase your resiliency towards adverse situations. Once you are able to process and express emotions healthily, the trauma can be explored and processed in a way that helps you heal rather than become retraumatized.
6 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
AL Kaibzhanov, Psychotherapist & Coach | Anxiety, Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
I specialize in treating complex trauma and PTSD for adolescents, adults, and seniors. My compassionate approach integrates evidence-based techniques such as EMDR and Somatic therapy to help you process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms, and build resilience. With a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, I guide you through your healing journey, empowering you to reclaim your life and well-being. Whether in-person or through secure online therapy sessions, I am dedicated to supporting your recovery and growth.
17 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
CASE Psychology
Psychologist
Many of our registered psychologists and licensed therapists have extensive training and experience providing psychotherapy treatment for trauma and PTSD to children, adolescents, and adults.
16 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Atlas Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
At Atlas Therapy we take a trauma-informed approach when working with clients. Our therapists are trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Somatic Therapy and Brainspotting to help clients process trauma both on the cognitive level but also that which is help in the body and nervous system. We provide a safe and supportive space for you to work through your experiences, address associated symptoms like flashbacks or nightmares, and develop healthy coping strategies. By fostering a sense of safety, trust, and empowerment, we help you to rebuild your life, regain a sense of control, and find new meaning, joy and resilience in the aftermath of trauma.
11 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Kylie Hockley
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
I am passionate about providing a space for those who have experienced trauma to process and choose how to move forward in their lives. I use EMDR, a deep processing technique to help individuals feel empowered and heal.
7 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Tamara Daniszewski
Registered Social Worker, M.ED, MSW, RSW
Trauma can stay in the body long after the event is over, affecting sleep, trust, emotions and relationships. At Brookhaven Psychotherapy in Burlington and Milton, we provide trauma-informed therapy that helps you feel safe again, process what happened and learn how to live without constant survival mode. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting — it means reclaiming your life.
13 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Trauma refers to any deeply distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. These experiences can range from physical or sexual assault to natural disasters, serious accidents, or witnessing acts of violence. When trauma remains unresolved, it can lead to lasting psychological effects, including the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex PTSD (CPTSD).
PTSD typically emerges after a single traumatic incident and is characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, heightened anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. In contrast, CPTSD results from prolonged or repeated trauma—especially during times when escape or protection is not possible, such as in childhood or in abusive relationships. Those living with CPTSD often grapple with emotional dysregulation, persistent negative self-beliefs, and enduring difficulties in forming or maintaining relationships.
Dissociation—a state in which a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or even their sense of identity—is also a common response among trauma survivors. This protective mechanism can make individuals feel emotionally numb, detached from their surroundings, or as if they are observing their life from outside their body.
Daniel, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II), has advanced training in treating trauma, CPTSD, and dissociative symptoms. He works with clients to process and resolve trauma, address emotional wounds, and develop healthier, more adaptive coping strategies. His integrative approach may include therapy, medication, and other supportive interventions—empowering individuals to reclaim control, restore inner balance, and rebuild their lives with renewed strength and resilience.
Daniel offers both brief screening for trauma, PTSD and CPTSD and comprehensive, customized assessments. He welcomes inquiries regarding this and other psychological testing services he provides.
7 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, RP; MA
My trauma-informed and PTSD and C-PTSD work integrates mind-body awareness, nervous system regulation, and relational healing. We explore how past experiences shape current patterns as we work to build safety, resilience, and emotional stability. The aim is to help you regain a grounded, empowered connection to yourself through a deep understanding of lived experiences and their links to the present.
6 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Gwen Schauerte
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, M.Ed.
Trauma can be debilitating and rob one of interest in life. The healing process can begin with care, support and guidance. Call me to set up an appointment to begin your healing journey.
33 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Malik Smith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BA, RSW
Trauma and PTSD can cast long shadows over one's life. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, focusing on safety and stabilization first. Using therapies like trauma-focused CBT, I help clients process their experiences and move toward healing and recovery.
9 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Kim Michael
Counsellor/Therapist, RP, MACP, CHT,CTP
Trauma can affect how you feel, think, and move through the world long after the event has passed. Using a trauma-informed approach, therapy helps you process painful experiences safely and restore a sense of control and calm. Healing is possible, and you don't have to do it alone.
4 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Ashwin Mehra
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Trauma and PTSD are addressed using a trauma-informed and culturally congruent approach to facilitate trauma recovery and growth, aimed at transitioning from surviving to flourishing.
13 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Alison Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, GIT.Dip, CAPT, CRPO
Trauma - whether relational, developmental, or intergenerational - can shape how you know yourself, your body, and your relationships. It may show up as anxiety (persistent ungrounded excitation in your body), overwhelm (too much, too fast), dissociation (I have to leave in order to stay in this situation), difficulty trusting, or feeling disconnected from yourself and/or others. At one time, any one of these responses was the way you learned how to survive an intolerable situation. Without support to contain and integrate, these brilliant, adaptive, creative adjustments to the original experience can persist long after the original event/situation. In our work together, we take an embodied, relational approach, exploring how these patterns live in your present-moment experience: in your sensations, emotions, thoughts, and ways of relating. I want you to know that I have too much respect for your creative adaptations to propose trying to "fix," get rid of, or push through what you’re feeling. These ways have kept you intact for a long time - to remove them before understanding their purpose would be too risky. Instead, we move at your pace, building awareness and support so you can stay connected to yourself securely in the here and now (I’m moving beside you throughout this process). The good news is always this: you survived. You're here now. This process honours the ways your responses once protected you, while creating space for integration, self-trust, and new possibilities for connection, choice, and a more expanded sense of who you are.
5 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Trauma/PTSD therapy uses CPT, and somatic-aware skills for accidents, assault, medical trauma, and childhood wounds. Safety and choice lead; we move at your pace. Relief and reconnection are possible.
10 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma can profoundly impact life, often in ways that are deeply embedded and not immediately apparent. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we address trauma using an evidence-based, phased approach that is integrative, relational, and trauma-informed, recognizing the unique journey each individual faces in their healing.
Our therapy sessions are structured to navigate through the stages of trauma recovery carefully. We begin with establishing safety and stability, ensuring that you feel secure and grounded before delving deeper. This phase is crucial in building a trusting therapeutic relationship and providing you with tools for emotional regulation and coping.
In the next phase, we gently and respectfully approach the process of remembering and mourning. This involves exploring the trauma narrative, validating experiences, and working through the memories and emotions associated with the traumatic events.
The final phase focuses on reconnection and integration. Here, the goal is to help you integrate the traumatic experiences into your life story without them dominating your present or future. We work on building resilience, enhancing self-esteem, and fostering a sense of empowerment. This phase is about moving beyond trauma, embracing growth, and looking towards the future with hope and confidence.
Throughout this phased approach, we ensure that each step is taken with care, always respecting your pace and readiness. Our virtual therapy sessions provide a convenient and comfortable space for this important work, ensuring that you have consistent support wherever you are.
Begin your path to healing with Collaborative Care Therapy, where we are committed to guiding you through the complexities of trauma towards a life of greater peace and fulfillment.
11 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Usman Khan
Registered Psychotherapist, MD, MPH, MACP, RP
Trauma and PTSD can deeply affect your sense of safety and well-being. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help you process and heal from traumatic experiences. Together, we’ll work on strategies to manage symptoms and rebuild a sense of safety and control in your life. Contact me to start your path toward healing and recovery from trauma. Book a free consultation today.
4 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Amanda Stokes
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, E-RYT 500
I have a background in Trauma-Informed Practice and can use modalities for mindfulness, grounding in the body, tapping, and IFS (Parts Work) to help integrate the broken off parts of the Self.
9 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Mary Mikhail
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
Embark on a comprehensive journey towards healing from trauma and PTSD with my specialized approach that integrates Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for PTSD, or Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Beginning with a comprehensive assessment, we will determine which evidence-based techniques are the best fit for you. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of your experiences, process distressing memories, and cultivate self-compassion and understanding. Let's pave the way towards reclaiming your sense of safety, resilience, and well-being. Take the courageous step towards healing today.
7 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Maddie (Matin) Motamed
Registered Psychotherapist, Master's in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
I have extensive training in Trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD. I work with clients who have been exposed to a narcissistic partner or parent. Furthermore, I specialize in working with personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and Narcissistic personality disorder. I work with victims of narcissistic abuse, PTSD, CPTSD and personality disorders.
7 Years Experience
Online in Markham, ON (Online Only)
Markham is one of the most ethnically Chinese cities in North America outside of East Asia, with a majority Chinese population and a significant South Asian minority, creating a therapy community with unusually strong demand for Mandarin-, Cantonese-, and Punjabi-speaking practitioners. The city is a major technology hub — home to Canadian headquarters for IBM, Apple, and dozens of other multinationals — generating consistent demand for therapists who work with high-performance workplace stress, burnout, and the particular identity pressures of first-generation professionals navigating career expectations between cultures. Markham Stouffville Hospital provides institutional mental health resources, while many residents also access care through the broader Toronto metro therapy ecosystem. Help-seeking stigma in some East Asian communities remains an important context for therapists, who often find themselves helping clients normalize therapy alongside the clinical work.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Markham, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Markham, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (90%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 75% | Stress |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Social Anxiety |