Healing from abuse takes courage, and finding the right therapist is an important step. Browse therapists who specialize in supporting survivors and watch their intro videos to find someone who feels safe.
Experiencing abuse—whether sexual, physical, or verbal—can have lasting effects on how you feel about yourself and the world around you. Many survivors carry pain, confusion, and complex emotions that can be difficult to navigate alone. Working with a therapist who understands trauma can provide a safe space to process what you've been through at your own pace.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who specialize in supporting survivors of abuse. Watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach and find someone who feels like a safe fit. All therapists on our platform have had their credentials verified during onboarding, and you can book directly online when you feel ready.
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Anh Duffy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (London, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, SK, MB, NL, NU, YT, and NT.
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Anh Duffy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$130/session
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, Racism, Relationships, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), BIPOC, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, Racism, Relationships, Social anxiety, Stress, Suicidal ideation, Trauma, Women's Health
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Ontario
United States of America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central & South America
Corey Lesperance
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Corey Lesperance
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Michelle Brewer
Counselling Therapist
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Offers In-Person (Edmonton, AB)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michelle Brewer
Counselling Therapist
she/her/hers
Offers Free Consultation
$210/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
C. Nicole MacLeod
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Unionville, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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C. Nicole MacLeod
Registered Psychotherapist
she/ her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Family issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Brain injury, Building Self-Care Routines, Children/Teens, Conflict resolution, Couples, Depression, Emotional regulation, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Family issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Brain injury, Building Self-Care Routines, Children/Teens, Conflict resolution, Couples, Depression, Emotional regulation, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma, Grief and Loss
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Europe, Asia
Lotus Huyen Vu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Regina, SK)
Virtual Sessions in SK, ON, AB, BC, and MB.
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Lotus Huyen Vu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Michelle Mammoliti
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Vaughan, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, SK, and BC.
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Michelle Mammoliti
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationships, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, People pleasing, Attention and Impulsivity
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationships, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, People pleasing, Attention and Impulsivity
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Childhood trauma, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Separation and divorce, Spirituality, BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Childhood trauma, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Separation and divorce, Spirituality, BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Virtual Sessions in SK, AB, YT, MB, NT, PE, BC, and ON.
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Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
$195/session
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Asia, United States of America
Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Surrey, BC)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, NB, and ON.
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Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Break-up recovery, Attachment, Relationships, Couples, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Deep connections, Family issues, People pleasing, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Break-up recovery, Attachment, Relationships, Couples, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Deep connections, Family issues, People pleasing, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Emily Blackmoon
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Emily Blackmoon
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Eating disorders, Bullying, Separation and divorce, Effective communication, Prenatal care, Infertility, Postnatal Care, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Trauma processing, Parenting, Somatic Therapy
Eating disorders, Bullying, Separation and divorce, Effective communication, Prenatal care, Infertility, Postnatal Care, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Trauma processing, Parenting, Somatic Therapy
Virtual Sessions in ON, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$195/session
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Ontario, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Glory Mulera
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Glory Mulera
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Self-Development, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Relationships, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Self-Development, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Relationships, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Steven Gestetner
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (North York, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Northwest Territories
United States of America
Margaret Hux
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
Virtual Sessions in MB, ON, NB, PE, NS, BC, SK, AB, and NL.
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Margaret Hux
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Aging, Anxiety, Career guidance, Chronic and acute illness, Depression, Depression coping skills, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
Aging, Anxiety, Career guidance, Chronic and acute illness, Depression, Depression coping skills, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories
Natasha Sandy
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Natasha Sandy
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
Supervising qualifying therapists, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma processing, Attachment wounds, Assertiveness, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Building Meaningful Connections, Workplace stress, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Trauma, Mental Decolonization, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Oppressive family dynamics, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Supervising qualifying therapists, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma processing, Attachment wounds, Assertiveness, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Building Meaningful Connections, Workplace stress, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Trauma, Mental Decolonization, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Oppressive family dynamics, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Erica Berman
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Couples
ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Couples
Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Ontario, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
United States of America, Europe, Australia
Jessica Sloan
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Waterloo, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Jessica Sloan
Registered Psychotherapist
She\Her
Offers Free Consultation
$185/session
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Somatic Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Caregiver burnout, Fertility, PTSD, Nervous system regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Prenatal care, People pleasing, Pregnancy, Assertiveness, Insomnia, Perfectionism, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Career Stress, Imposter syndrome
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Somatic Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Caregiver burnout, Fertility, PTSD, Nervous system regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Prenatal care, People pleasing, Pregnancy, Assertiveness, Insomnia, Perfectionism, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Career Stress, Imposter syndrome
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Calum Ramsay
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, YT, NU, BC, and SK.
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Calum Ramsay
Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Margarita Iarovaia
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Trauma, Sexuality, Relationships, Sex therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Relationship anxiety, Sexual issues, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness, Identity and Self-Exploration
Trauma, Sexuality, Relationships, Sex therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Relationship anxiety, Sexual issues, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness, Identity and Self-Exploration
Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories
Alisha Kandler
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Kelowna, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Alisha Kandler
Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Health anxiety, People pleasing, Intergenerational trauma, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Depression, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Health anxiety, People pleasing, Intergenerational trauma, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, PTSD, Grief and Loss
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Therapy for abuse survivors provides a safe, confidential space to process your experiences with a trained professional. Your therapist will work at your pace, helping you understand the impact of what you've been through, develop coping strategies, and support your healing journey. There's no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with—you're always in control of what you discuss.
How can therapy help with abuse recovery?
Many survivors find that therapy helps them process difficult emotions, understand patterns in their thoughts and behaviours, rebuild a sense of safety, and develop healthy coping strategies. Therapy can also help address related challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. The pace of healing is different for everyone, and a good therapist will meet you where you are.
What should I expect in my first therapy session?
Your first session is typically focused on getting to know each other. Your therapist may ask about what brings you to therapy, but you decide how much to share. Many therapists use the first few sessions to understand your experiences and goals, and to make sure you feel comfortable working together. It's okay to take your time—building trust is an important part of the process.
How do I find the right therapist for abuse recovery?
Finding the right therapist is about finding someone you feel safe with. On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their personality and approach before booking. Look for therapists who list experience with trauma or abuse, and trust your instincts about who feels like a good fit. It's okay to meet with a few therapists before deciding who to work with. Learn more about signs you've found a good therapist.
Is therapy for abuse confidential?
Yes, therapy is confidential. What you share with your therapist stays between you, with very limited exceptions (such as if there's immediate risk of harm to yourself or others). Your therapist can explain their confidentiality policies in your first session. This privacy allows you to speak openly without fear of judgment or your information being shared.
How do I get started with therapy?
Getting started is simple. Browse therapists on First Session who specialize in trauma and abuse support. Watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you, then book a session directly online. Many therapists offer free consultations so you can ask questions before committing. Taking this step takes courage—you deserve support on your healing journey.