Trauma Therapy · Online Across Ontario

Trauma Therapy in Ontario

You don't have to keep surviving on autopilot. If the past still controls how you feel, how you sleep, or how close you let people get — therapy can help you reclaim your life. Schema-based trauma therapy in English or Farsi.

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Free15-min consult

$180Per session

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Ghazal Sheikhtaheri

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP

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Sound Familiar?

Do any of these feel familiar?

✻You're always on guard — scanning for danger, bracing for the next bad thing, unable to truly relax even when you're safe.
✻Sleep doesn't feel like rest. Nightmares, racing thoughts, or a body that won't settle down keep pulling you back into the past.
✻You feel emotionally numb — disconnected from your own feelings, going through the motions without really being present.
✻You avoid places, people, or situations that might trigger painful memories — and your world keeps getting smaller.
✻You feel stuck — like you should be "over it" by now, but the weight of the past still shapes every day.
✻Relationships feel hard. Trusting people, letting them in, or expressing your needs brings up more fear than comfort.

If you recognized yourself in any of these, you are not broken. These are normal responses to experiences that overwhelmed your capacity to cope.

Why NoorMinds

Why choose NoorMinds for trauma therapy

Root-cause approach

Schema therapy goes beneath surface symptoms to address the deep emotional patterns trauma creates. This isn't about quick fixes — it's about understanding why you respond the way you do and changing those patterns from the root.

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Emotion-focused & compassionate

Trauma healing requires more than talking about what happened. Emotion-focused techniques help you process what's stored in your body and emotions, not just your thoughts. Every session is paced to what feels safe for you.

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Culturally sensitive & bilingual

As an Iranian immigrant herself, Ghazal understands how culture, family systems, and migration shape the experience of trauma. Sessions in English and Farsi — because healing works best in the language your pain lives in.

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10+ years of experience

Trained in both Iran (Kharazmi University) and Canada (Yorkville University), with over a decade of clinical experience. CRPO registered, with a verified Psychology Today profile.

How It Works

Three steps to getting started

Free consultation

A calm 15-minute conversation to share what you're experiencing and see if working together feels right. No pressure, no forms beforehand.

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Understanding your patterns

In early sessions, we explore how trauma has shaped your emotional world — the beliefs, the coping strategies, and the triggers that keep you stuck.

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Healing at your pace

Weekly 60-minute sessions using schema therapy, emotion-focused techniques, and CBT — always at a pace that feels safe. No rushing, no re-traumatizing.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Free15-min consultation

$180Individual · 60 min

$225Couples · 60 min

$350Couples · 90 min

Insurance receipts provided — most extended health plans in Canada cover sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist.

Visa, Mastercard, Amex, e-Transfer, PayPal, and HSA accepted. Insurance receipts provided after every session.

Questions

Common questions about trauma therapy

What kind of trauma do you work with?

Ghazal works with a wide range of trauma — including childhood emotional neglect, complex trauma from growing up in difficult family environments, relational trauma, immigration-related trauma, and single-event trauma. You don't need a formal PTSD diagnosis to benefit from trauma therapy.

Do you use EMDR?

No. Ghazal's approach to trauma is rooted in schema therapy combined with emotion-focused and cognitive-behavioural techniques. Schema therapy is particularly effective for trauma because it addresses the deep patterns and beliefs that trauma creates — not just the memories themselves.

Will I have to talk about everything that happened?

No. Therapy is always paced to what feels safe for you. You will never be pushed to share details you're not ready to share. Effective trauma therapy doesn't require reliving every moment — it's about understanding the patterns those experiences created and learning to respond differently.

How long does trauma therapy take?

It depends on the nature and complexity of what you're working through. Some people notice meaningful shifts within a few months. Deeper or more complex trauma may take longer. There is no minimum commitment — we discuss realistic expectations during your free consultation.

Are sessions online?

Yes. All sessions are virtual and available to anyone in Ontario — from Toronto, North York, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, and Markham to Mississauga, Brampton, Ottawa, and everywhere else in the province.

Will my insurance cover trauma therapy?

Many extended health plans in Canada cover psychotherapy by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). Check your plan for RP coverage. Insurance receipts are provided after every session for reimbursement.

Ready When You Are

You've carried this long enough.

Healing doesn't require you to be ready for everything — just ready for a first conversation.

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Trauma Therapy Across Ontario

NoorMinds provides virtual trauma therapy to residents throughout Ontario. Select your city to learn more: