Therapy for  complex PTSD by phone or video

If you have complex post-traumatic stress disorder (or CPTSD), making the decision to see a therapist is not easy because you have to bring sensitive thoughts and emotions to the surface. It may be more difficult when the sessions don’t align with the idea of traditional in-person therapy you have in mind.

Wellnest complex PTSD Therapists

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Jinepher Koduah

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Psychotherapist

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Jinepher Koduah, MSW, RSW, is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
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Haifa Staiti

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Psychotherapist

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Whether you're dealing with cultural adjustment, identity challenges, or personal growth, I am here to support you with compassionate care

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  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
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Runia Rahman

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Psychotherapist

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Drawing from various evidence-based practices, my approach to therapy is trauma-informed, solution-focused, and strengths-based.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
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Linah Hashimi

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Psychotherapist

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I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec to South Asian, Muslim parents. I did my undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology at McGill

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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
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Halla Fahmi

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Psychotherapist

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I am originally from the Middle East and speak Arabic and English fluently, which allows me to effectively engage with diverse populations.

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  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Stress
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Saamiyah Ali-Mohammed

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Psychotherapist

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With a background in working with racialized communities, newcomers, and refugees at CAMH, I have gained valuable experience in supporting y

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  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
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Nathanael Robertson

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Psychotherapist

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I have spent the past 9+ years working in mental health and advocacy, particularly with the BIPOC community. I bring a range of experience

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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • CBT for Anxiety: Beck Institute
  • Couples Therapy Gottman Institute 
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorder in BIPOC Populations                      
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
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Chanel White

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Psychotherapist

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Chanel believes in striving to create a therapeutic environment where you can be your authentic self and lean into the goals that drew you

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  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depressions
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Wajeeha Ahmad

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Psychotherapist

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Every day I work with individuals feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that negatively impact goals and relationships.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
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Meccana Ali

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Psychotherapist

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Meccana is a registered social worker with over 17 years of experience offering person-centered support and advocacy with families

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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with adolescents and emerging adults
  • ASIST Trained for Suicide Intervention 2017
  • Certificate for Competency-based Counselling Skills for direct intervention 2014
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Certification
  • Traditionally Integrated Islamic Psychotherapy Certification
  • Family and Couples Counselling
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorder in BIPOC Populations                      
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
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Ava Ghods

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Psychotherapist

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Ava is an ally to BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ populations and persons with various dis/abilities. Ava provides services in English and Farsi.

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  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
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Lux Patel

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Psychotherapist

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Monica approaches therapy from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed perspective. People self-identify in a variety of ways, and

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
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Keresa Bailey

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Psychotherapist

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Keresa is a member of the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Toronto: OISE, Toronto, ON, 2021
  • Concurrent Disorders Certificate Program, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, 2020
  • Motivational Interviewing, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, 2019
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2017
  • Refugee Mental Health Course for Health Care Providers, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2015
  • Grief Literacy Training (L1 & L2)                                                                                                                                      
  • Eating Disorder in BIPOC Populations                         
  • Integrated Psycho-Social Anti-Racism Anti-oppressive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Counselling
  • ADHD + Clinical Practice
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Mahnoor Shaikh

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Psychotherapist

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Mahnoor has an extensive experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD...

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  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
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Faiza Khokhar

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Psychotherapist

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Faiza specializes in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma.

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Deirdre Ryan-Morissette

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Psychotherapist

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She is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

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  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • self-esteem
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Kaazmi Mansour

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Psychotherapist

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I utilize an empathetic, culturally sensitive, person-centred, and strengths-based approach to therapy.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
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Zainib Abdullah

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Founder and Executive Director

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When working with Zainib, you will find that her approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centred & trauma-informed.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD

Our therapists are also able to provide support that is religiously, culturally, and linguistically appropriate. In fact, we offer services in English and 15 other languages:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Helps you identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that impact how you feel.

Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Teach you to slow down, become more present, and respond to stress with greater awareness and care.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

Supports you in understanding, expressing, and healing through your emotions in a safe space.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Combines acceptance and change strategies to help with intense emotions, relationships, and coping.

Trauma-Informed Care

Recognizes how trauma shapes your experiences and centres safety, choice, and empowerment in the healing process.

Somatic Therapy

Connects body and mind by using gentle awareness and movement to support nervous system regulation and healing.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

A therapy that helps the brain reprocess and release distress from traumatic or overwhelming experiences.

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To get started with virtual therapy, we suggest these initial steps:

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    Learn about our team and pick a therapist you feel is a good fit for your needs.

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    Book a free 15-minute phone consultation.

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    Complete an initial assessment to help determine your wellness goals.

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Benefits of therapy & counselling for complex PTSD

At Wellnest, we are focused on providing trauma-informed care.

Complex PTSD develops as a result of repeated trauma over an extended period of time. Treatment for this disorder must pay attention to its complexities, as the name suggests, and be able to identify and piece together the many underlying causes.

At Wellnest, we are focused on providing trauma-informed care. That means we consider how trauma may have impacted your life and we look out for symptoms of trauma. We provide care in a way that prioritizes accessibility and safety, rather than using methods that may retraumatize or trigger our clients.

We will ensure you feel safe both physically and emotionally during your sessions, and we will work with you to set respectful and professional boundaries.Trauma-informed care is meant to be collaborative, and we want to help you feel empowered as you work through your CPTSD. You will be an active participant in the therapy session as you take control and realize the power you have to make changes in your life.  As with any mental health concern, CPTSD is best treated by addressing the root of the problem. This is why therapy is such an effective treatment for easing trauma symptoms.

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Our therapists can help you figure out the ‘story’ of your CPTSD. When or how did it start? What triggers it? What maintains it? How does it impact the different areas in your life?

By getting a better understanding of your CPTSD, a therapist can help you determine and practice skills using the appropriate modality to manage your specific symptoms.

We aren’t here to provide bandaid solutions. Rather, we’re here to help provide you with a better understanding of the challenges you are experiencing and teach you how to manage them and prevent worsening symptoms in the future.Keep in mind that therapy is a long-term treatment, especially for those with CPTSD. You are allowed to take your time to figure out what kind of support you need before, during, and after your sessions.

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Frequently asked questions

How to overcome C-PTSD?

Will C-PTSD ever go away?

What is the most common treatment for C-PTSD?

Why is C-PTSD so hard to treat?

What is the best treatment for C-PTSD?

Can C-PTSD be cured?

What helps people with C-PTSD?

What are the 17 symptoms of complex PTSD?

What to know about complex PTSD / What is Complex PTSD and do you have it?

What is Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma?

Is EMDR effective and safe for PTSD?

Does complex PTSD predict or moderate treatment outcomes of three variants of exposure therapy?

What is Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD?

What are flashbacks and how do you stop them?

What are the key differences in treating PTSD and C-PTSD?

What therapies are recommended for treating complex PTSD?

What are the challenges in treating complex PTSD?

How does trauma-informed therapy help in treating C-PTSD?

What are the key differences between PTSD and C-PTSD treatment approaches?

If you have any other questions, check out our FAQ page. You can also reach out to us at info@wellnest.ca or call/text us at 437-333-WELL(9355).

Our Commitment to Our Communities

We foster environments that honour different identities, journeys and values.

For far too long, people of colour have been underrepresented in the mental health space, both as providers of psychotherapy services and seekers of those services.Our lived experiences and observations led us to understand that one of the most fundamental areas of change needed in our field is for better representation of its professionals. We want people, no matter their journey or their identity, to feel seen and heard as they navigate their healing.

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Offering mental health services in-person in Toronto, ON, and online

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Ways to pay for therapy

We offer multiple ways you can pay for your therapy sessions here at Wellnest.

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We accept credit card and Visa debt

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Some insurance providers cover therapy, please check with your insurance provider to see if they cover therapy.