HAVENWOOD PSYCHOTHERAPY | VIRTUAL THERAPY ACROSS CANADA
Virtual Trauma & EMDR Therapy
At Havenwood Psychotherapy, we offer online Trauma & PTSD therapy across Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Support when past experiences continue to affect your emotions, relationships or sense of safety. We begin by understanding what you need and discussing an approach that fits your goals and readiness.
Book a free 20-minute trauma therapy consultation to start your healing journey.
If This Sounds Familiar, You Are Not Alone
Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget
You might not always have a clear memory of what happened. But your body does. You constantly feel on edge, numb, disconnected, or like you are watching your life happen instead of truly experiencing. You might notice a racing heart or an urge to pull away, even when you want to feel calm.
You have been managing, but you are exhausted
Maybe you have built a life that looks fine on the outside. You go to work, you show up for people, you keep it together. But underneath, you are running on fumes.
You might avoid certain places, people, or conversations. Sleep might feel impossible, or you might sleep too much.
You wonder if you even qualify for trauma therapy
Many people hesitate because they feel their experience was not bad enough. Trauma is not only about one catastrophic event. It can come from emotional neglect, bullying, an unstable home, a difficult medical experience, grief, or years of feeling unsafe. If your past is affecting how you feel today, that is reason enough to reach out
Get Matched With A Therapist
Meet Our Team
Taylor Davis
Associate Therapist, RP (Qualifying), MACPTaylor supports teens and adults navigating trauma, emotional overhwelm, self-criticism, and people-pleasing. Drawing on somatic, EMDR, and IFS work, she offers a space to understand protective patterns, explore boundaries, and develop ways to feel more present and connected to yourself.
Connect with Taylor and take the first step toward feeling more confident, grounded, and at ease in yourself and your life.
Locations: Virtual therapy provided in SK, MB, ON, QC, and BC.
Availability:
Monday & Wednesday, 1-7pm
Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-4pm
Book a FREE 20-minute consultation with Taylor to learn more about how she can support you to create meaningful change!
Tina Pirvali
Associate Therapist, RP (Qualifying), MACPTina supports adults and couples navigating trauma, painful relationships, difficulty trusting, and attachment concerns. Her warm, culturally responsive approach helps you explore how past experiences shape your relationships, strengthen boundaries, and build greater self-understanding.
Connect with Tina and take the first step towards building healthier and more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.
Locations: Virtual therapy provided in SK, MB, ON, QC, and BC.
Availability:
Monday & Tuesday 11am-7pm
Book a FREE 20-minute consultation with Tina to learn more about how she can support you to build healthier and more fulfilling relationships!
Amanda Elston
Clinic Owner, RP (Qualifying), MACP, EMDRAmanda supports teens and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, dissociation, and the effects of childhood or relationship abuse. Drawing on EMDR and IFS, she helps you explore how past experiences affect your life, build self-trust, and work toward feeling more grounded and connected.
Connect with Amanda and learn more about her approach today.
Locations: Virtual therapy provided in SK, MB, ON, QC, and BC.
Availability:
Monday & Tuesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 12-7pm
Book a FREE 20-minute consultation with Amanda to learn more!
Trauma Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
TRAUMA THERAPY | VIRTUAL THERAPY ACROSS CANADA
At Havenwood Psychotherapy, we do not believe in a one size fits all approach. Healing from trauma is not about forcing yourself to talk about it before you are ready. It is about creating safety first, in the therapeutic relationship and in your body, so that real, lasting change becomes possible.
We use evidence based approaches tailored to your needs, your pace, and your goals. Whether you have experienced a single traumatic event or years of ongoing difficulty, our work together starts with understanding what your nervous system needs to feel safe enough to begin healing.
How We Work With Trauma
We draw from several evidence based modalities, choosing the approach, or combination of approaches, that fits you best.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they lose their emotional charge. Rather than talking through every detail, EMDR works with your brain's natural healing process to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS helps you understand the different parts of yourself that developed in response to difficult experiences. That inner critic, the part that shuts down, the part that is always on guard. Each one had a reason for showing up. IFS helps you build a healthier relationship with all of them.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy is a body-based approach that helps you understand how stress, trauma, and emotions are experienced in the body. It focuses on building awareness of physical sensations and nervous system responses while developing practical tools to reduce overwhelm, release tension, and feel more grounded, calm, and connected in daily life.
DBT Informed Skills
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills, especially distress tolerance and emotional regulation, can be a powerful complement to trauma work. These tools help you stay grounded when difficult emotions surface, both in and outside of sessions.
HAVENWOOD PSYCHOTHERAPY | ONLINE THERAPY ACROSS CANADA
How Trauma Therapy Can Help
Understand Your Inner World
Understand how trauma and PTSD may be affecting your emotions, relationships, self-confidence, and day-to-day life
Let Go Of The Past Hurts
With EMDR and Somatic Therapy, our team of expert therapists are here to guide you through processing past memories and experiences in a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood
Regulate Your Emotions
Feel more calm, grounded, and present instead of constantly feeling on edge, stuck in survival mode, or weighed down by the past
Become Your Authentic Self
Build greater self-trust, resilience, and emotional well-being as you move forward on your healing journey
TRAUMA & PTSD THERAPY | ONLINE THERAPY ACROSS CANADA
Why People Choose Havenwood For Trauma Therapy
Specialized Training
Our therapists hold specialized training in EMDR, IFS, and trauma focused modalities, not just general counselling with trauma added on.
Virtual Across Canada
Access therapy from wherever you feel safest. Our virtual sessions mean no commute, no waiting rooms, and no added stress on difficult days.
Your Pace, Always
We never push you to share more than you are ready to. Trauma therapy should feel like moving forward, not being
re-traumatized.
Neurodivergent Affirming
We understand that trauma and neurodivergence often intersect. Our approach accounts for how ADHD, autism, and other neurological differences shape your experience.
. HOW TO GET STARTED
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and we're here to make the process as simple and supportive as possible. Whether you're ready to book or would like to learn more first, we're happy to help you find the right fit.
Book a Free Consultation
We offer a free 20-minute consultation where you can ask questions, share what you're looking for, and determine whether Havenwood Psychotherapy is the right fit for you.
Get Matched With the Right Therapist
Not sure who to book with? Contact us and we will help match you with the best fit for your goals. With flexible daytime and evening appointments, you can access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Begin Trauma Therapy
Once matched with your therapist, you'll have a dedicated space to explore challenges, build insight, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
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No. Some approaches, like EMDR, do not require you to describe your experience in detail at all. We always start by building safety and coping skills first. You set the pace for what and how much you share
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Trauma therapy involves working with a trained therapist to process distressing experiences, reduce emotional pain, and build coping skills. It may include approaches like talk therapy, EMDR, and somatic techniques to help you safely process trauma and regain a sense of control.
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The most commonly recognized trauma responses are fight, flight, freeze, fawn, flop, friend, and faint. These are automatic survival reactions that can show up during or after a traumatic experience and may continue to affect daily life.
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Yes, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a well-researched trauma therapy that helps people process and reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. Many individuals experience significant relief from symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks, and emotional distress.
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The best therapy for trauma depends on the individual, but common effective approaches include EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and somatic therapy. A therapist can help determine the right approach based on your needs and experiences.
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You may benefit from trauma therapy if you experience anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, or difficulty coping after a distressing event. Therapy can help you process these experiences and improve your well-being.
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The length of trauma therapy varies depending on the person and the type of trauma. Some people see progress in a few months, while others may benefit from longer-term support to fully heal and process their experiences.
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Yes, unresolved trauma is often linked to anxiety and depression. Trauma therapy can help address the root causes of these symptoms, leading to improved mood, reduced anxiety, and better emotional regulation.
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Trauma therapy can feel challenging at times, but a skilled therapist will guide you at a safe and manageable pace. The goal is not to overwhelm you, but to help you process experiences in a supportive and controlled way.
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Yes, trauma therapy can be very effective for childhood trauma. It helps individuals process early experiences, understand how they affect current behavior, and develop healthier coping strategies.
Questions People Often Ask About Trauma Therapy
You Have Carried This Long Enough
Reaching out is the hardest part. A free consultation is a simple, no pressure conversation to see if we are the right fit.