Somatic Therapists in Aurora, ON
Mackenzie Fournier
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi, I’m Mackenzie! I’m a Psychotherapist who loves keeping therapy real, down-to-earth, and practical. I help people untangle patterns around anxiety, food, and self-trust using tools grounded in science. In sessions, I bring my authentic self—you can expect a mix of support, guidance, and maybe a little humour when it feels right—so we can tackle challenges together without the extra pressure.
Teodora Kostadinovska
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I am dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and couples who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps in life. Reaching out for support can be a vulnerable and courageous decision, and my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood. Therapy is a journey, and I am here to offer a steady hand as you move toward growth and greater well-being.
Li Li
Registered Psychotherapist
Li offers relational psychoanalytic and trauma-informed somatic/EMDR/IFS/EFT therapy, to support individual, couples and families in communities such as immigrants, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (ADHD), and professionals, whose experiences resonate with her own life journey the most. She holds a compassionate, culturally attuned space where clients can express freely and rediscover their authentic self.
Geneviève Fontaine
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi, I'm Geneviève! I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy for adults. My approach to therapy is guided by the belief that every individual deserves meaningful human connection: to be seen, to be heard, and to be acknowledged. As a queer therapist, my role is to provide guidance, support, and practical tools that empower individuals to make choices that enhance their well-being.
Sanja Dejanovic, RP PhD
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi there! I'm Sanja. I support people seeking individual and couple or relational therapy. Here to assist you to move through difficult, challenging, or stress inducing experiences. We will work collaboratively to make sense of how past happenings impact your present while growing your capacity to navigate situations and relationships.
Zarifa Andani
MPCC-P, RTC-C
This work isn’t about fixing your parts—it’s about helping you feel more like your whole self again. We can work together to slow down, get curious, and listen deeply. Our internal body wisdom is an integral source of information that speaks more significantly than words. Real change is possible when ALL of you feels safe enough to be seen and supported, just as you are.
Parker Willis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Feeling disconnected from yourself can make every challenge feel heavier. I work with adults, young men, school‑aged children, and teens to understand their inner world, navigate anxiety and stress, and reconnect with who they are becoming. Reach out to book a 15‑minute consultation.
Iriny Salib-Sharkawy
Registered Social Worker
Lester Vega
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I offer psychotherapy rooted in both psychodynamic and Jungian approaches for adults living with the lasting impact of early adversity, complex trauma, and attachment wounds. Together we explore anxiety, burnout, relationship patterns, grief, shame, spirituality, and dreams at a pace that fits your nervous system. I provide secure online therapy across Ontario and a free 30‑minute consultation.
Feel Your Way Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Feel Your Way Therapy is a Toronto-based psychotherapy clinic offering individual, couples, child, and family therapy. Our diverse team of therapists provides support for anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, stress, and relationship issues, using evidence-based approaches in a compassionate and client-centered way.
Maryfrances Garcia
Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Hey, if you’re looking for therapy without the clinical vibes and you’ve been feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted & disconnected, you’re in the right place. My 15+ years in social work & lived experience with trauma have shaped how I show up & why this work matters so much to me. No fake positivity, pressure, or judgment. Just real conversations. Swearing, snacks & comfy clothes welcome.
Katelyn Matias
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi, I’m Katelyn Matias, a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder of Anchor & Bloom Psychotherapy. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in attachment theory. I believe that our experiences, relationships, and nervous system responses shape how we understand ourselves, navigate emotions, and connect with others.
Mandeep Lalli
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.
Megan Gauthier
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
*Accepting new client in-person in Guelph and virtually across Ontario* Therapy for people who struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, and repeating painful relationship patterns.
Laura Clarke
Registered Psychotherapist
I’m a registered psychotherapist supporting individuals who feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or disconnection in their relationships. My approach is warm, grounded, and conversational - integrating Narrative Therapy, EFT, Somatic, and Trauma-Informed practices to nurture safety, awareness, and sustainable change. Complimentary consultations available.
Katherine Koplov
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
A second-generation psychotherapist with lived experience as an immigrant, corporate leader, and survivor of relational trauma, I bring a compassionate, culturally attuned, and trauma-informed lens. My integrative approach draws on Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, EFT, IFS, Polyvagal-informed approaches, Narrative Therapy, DBT, CBT, and SFBT to foster meaningful and lasting change.
Gulrukh Khan
Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying
Helping South Asians, immigrants, and BIPOC individuals break free from cultural pressures, heal from trauma, people-pleasing, anxiety, guilt, and perfectionism as they embrace their true identity, and build a life that honours both heritage and personal well-being. At Empowering Roots in Brampton, Ontario, we offer culturally sensitive therapy tailored to your unique experiences.
Rae Jardine
MA, RSSW, CC-PMH
I'm currently accepting new virtual clients in Ontario as well as in-person clients in Toronto with immediate availability and no waitlist, including limited sliding scale spaces. 2SLGBTQQIA+, Neurodivergence, Trauma, Perinatal
Mehek Somani
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi there! I'm Mehek. I'm glad you're here! I specialize in burnout, stress, people-pleasing, self-esteem and relationship issues, intergenerational trauma for POC and immigrant communities. Using an emotionally focused, attachment-based, IFS, DBT, trauma informed and culturally sensitive approaches, I offer online therapy across Ontario (Mon–Fri) and Walk & Talk sessions in Oakville on Saturdays.
Samantha Duarte Alvarez
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
New clients are welcome! I'm Sam, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario specializing in trauma, grief, and work stress for adults navigating difficult experiences and life transitions. Together, we work to make sense of what you’re experiencing, gently connect with your nervous system and emotions, and support meaningful shifts that feel aligned with who you are.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Somatic
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy (also called somatic psychotherapy or body-based therapy) is an approach that recognizes the role of the body in storing and processing emotional experiences, particularly trauma. Rather than focusing exclusively on thoughts and verbal discussion, somatic therapists attend to physical sensations, posture, movement, and breath as a pathway to healing. The term "somatic" comes from the Greek word for body — reflecting the approach's core belief that mind and body are inseparable.
What conditions does somatic therapy help with?
Somatic therapy is particularly used for trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and conditions where emotions are held in the body as physical symptoms — including chronic pain, tension, fatigue, or digestive issues without a clear medical cause. It is also used for anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and for people who find that talk therapy alone has not been sufficient. Somatic approaches are often combined with other modalities such as EMDR or psychodynamic therapy.
What happens in a somatic therapy session?
Sessions typically begin with verbal discussion, but the therapist will gently guide attention to what is happening in your body — noticing sensations, areas of tension, breath patterns, or impulses to move. Techniques vary by approach and may include grounding exercises, tracking body sensations, mindful movement, breathing practices, or titrating (gently approaching) difficult memories through the body rather than through narrative. Physical touch is not part of somatic psychotherapy in a standard clinical setting.
What are the different types of somatic therapy?
There are several somatic therapy approaches, including Somatic Experiencing (developed by Peter Levine), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Hakomi, and the Polyvagal-informed approaches. These share the foundational premise that trauma is stored in the nervous system and body, and that healing involves working with physiological responses — not just thoughts and narrative. When searching for a somatic therapist, it is helpful to ask which specific approach they use and what their training background is.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
The evidence base for somatic approaches is growing, with research supporting their use for trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma in particular. Somatic Experiencing has an increasing body of clinical research; Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and other approaches have strong theoretical foundations and emerging empirical support. Somatic therapy is increasingly recognized alongside established trauma treatments such as EMDR and CPT, and is often integrated with these in comprehensive trauma care.