Starting therapy can feel daunting, frustrating and even overwhelming. Know that we will work at your pace, through collaboration and consent..
You set the goals, and together we shape a process that fits you. Every person’s healing is unique. Some come to therapy for a specific issue, while others use it as an ongoing space for growth. Therapy may include:

• Talking through challenges in your life

• Exploring body sensations and nervous system patterns

• Developing acceptance, agency and compassionate responses in the place of self-criticism

• Building new ways of relating to yourself and others

Here are some of the specific ways we may work together:

Somatic Therapy in Toronto & Online

Somatic therapy helps you reconnect with your body and reprocess the effects of stress and trauma. By attending to sensations and movement, not just stories and thoughts, you can find new pathways toward safety and balance. Read more about Somatic Therapy

Trauma Therapy for PTSD and Complex Trauma

Trauma therapy supports recovery from overwhelming experiences. Together we work gently to process trauma, reduce symptoms, and restore connection with self and others. Read more about Trauma Therapy

Polyvagal-Informed Therapy

Polyvagal theory is the science of how our nervous system responds to stress, safety, and connection, used to helps us understand why trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress can leave us feeling stuck, offering tools to map fight, flight, appease and freeze state, and to find pathways back into balance. Read more about Polyvagal-Informed Therapy

Anti-Oppression and Justice-Oriented Therapy

Practicing with an awareness of systemic oppression means honouring your lived experiences in the context of race, gender, sexuality, ability, and culture while challenging the damaging narratives imposed by oppressive systems and cultures, and strategizing ways to build islands of sanity. Read more about Justice-Oriented Therapy

Gender and Sexuality

As a queer-affirming therapist, I support LGBTQ2S+ clients in exploring identity, transitions, relationships, and fabulousness. This is a space where you can be fully seen and affirmed. Read more about Gender & Sexuality Therapy

Neurodivergence as Superpower

ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergences are unique forms of intelligence that carry gifts and challenges alike. Therapy can help you embrace your differences as strengths, not deficits. Read more about Neurodivergence-Affirming Therapy

Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse

If you’ve been harmed by religious communities or teachings, therapy can support you in grieving, questioning, and reclaiming your power. Read more about Religious Trauma Therapy

Buddhist Therapy and Spiritually Integrated Care

At Safe Haven Therapy, everyone receives care rooted in mindfulness and compassion, with Buddhist perspectives upon request. Spiritually integrated care welcomes your beliefs and practices as resources for healing. Read more about Spiritually Integrated Therapy

Strengths-Based Therapy

Therapy is not only a space to fix what’s wrong—it means building on what’s already strong. Together we amplify your resilience, creativity, and courage. Read more about Strengths-Based Therapy