Emotional Numbness Therapists

Feeling disconnected from your emotions can be confusing and isolating. Connect with therapists on First Session who can help you understand and reconnect.

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Emotional numbness—feeling disconnected, flat, or unable to access your feelings—can arise for many reasons. It may be a response to overwhelming stress, trauma, depression, or burnout. While numbness can serve as a protective mechanism, living without access to your full emotional range can affect relationships, motivation, and overall well-being.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who help people reconnect with their emotions. Watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach, then book a session directly online. All therapists have had their credentials verified during onboarding.

Justin Leung

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Guelph, ON)
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Justin Leung

Justin Leung

Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
$150/session
Trauma, Dissociation, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Depression, Confidence, Existential questions, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Intergenerational trauma, Break-up recovery, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
Trauma, Dissociation, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Depression, Confidence, Existential questions, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Intergenerational trauma, Break-up recovery, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
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Kristin Michie

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Kristin Michie

Kristin Michie

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
$150/session
Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, College or University Coaching, Childhood trauma, Decision making, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Coming out and identity, Emotional Fluidity, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Grief and Loss, Health anxiety, Infertility, Infidelity, Imposter syndrome, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing
Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, College or University Coaching, Childhood trauma, Decision making, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Coming out and identity, Emotional Fluidity, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Grief and Loss, Health anxiety, Infertility, Infidelity, Imposter syndrome, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing
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Mariya Garnet

Pre-Licensed Professional
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Offers In-Person (Collingwood, )
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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Mariya Garnet

Mariya Garnet

Pre-Licensed Professional
She/Her
$140/session
Existential questions, Spirituality, Somatic Therapy, Addiction, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Shadow Work, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Connecting with your Inherent Power, Depression, Identity and Self-Exploration, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Psychedelic therapy, Nature-Based Spirituality, People pleasing, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Intergenerational trauma, Relationships, Emotional Numbness
Existential questions, Spirituality, Somatic Therapy, Addiction, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Shadow Work, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Connecting with your Inherent Power, Depression, Identity and Self-Exploration, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Psychedelic therapy, Nature-Based Spirituality, People pleasing, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Intergenerational trauma, Relationships, Emotional Numbness
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Michelle Belitzky

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Montreal, QC)
Virtual Sessions in QC and ON.
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Michelle Belitzky

Michelle Belitzky

Registered Social Worker
she/her
$170/session
Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Couples, Depression, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Life transitions, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Family Conflict, Emotional Numbness, Relationships, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Couples, Depression, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Life transitions, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Family Conflict, Emotional Numbness, Relationships, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Jola Mecani

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Pickering, ON)
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Jola Mecani

Jola Mecani

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
$165/session
Emotional regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Grief and Loss
Emotional regulation, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Grief and Loss
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Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Eda Mucaj

Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$185/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss
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Andrea Montello

Psychologist
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
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Andrea Montello

Andrea Montello

Psychologist
She/Her
$235/session
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
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Jacob Emanuel

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Thornhill, ON)
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Jacob Emanuel

Jacob Emanuel

Registered Psychotherapist
$225/session
Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Effective communication, Men's issues, Perfectionism, Life transitions, Relationships, Masculinity, Stress, Emotional Numbness
Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Effective communication, Men's issues, Perfectionism, Life transitions, Relationships, Masculinity, Stress, Emotional Numbness
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Andras Lenart

Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
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Andras Lenart

Andras Lenart

Canadian Certified Counsellor
$170/session
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
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What is emotional numbness?

Emotional numbness refers to a diminished ability to feel emotions, whether positive or negative. You might feel flat, detached, or like you're going through the motions without truly experiencing life. This can manifest as difficulty feeling joy, struggling to connect with others, or sensing that something important is missing. Numbness is often a protective response to overwhelming experiences.

Who might benefit from therapy for emotional numbness?

Anyone who feels disconnected from their emotions may benefit from exploring this in therapy. Emotional numbness can accompany depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or chronic stress. If you feel like you're watching your life from the outside, struggle to feel things you think you should feel, or notice that relationships feel distant, therapy can help you understand what's happening and begin to reconnect.

What's it like to work on emotional numbness in therapy?

Sessions often involve exploring when and how the numbness developed, and what experiences or patterns might be contributing. Your therapist may help you gently reconnect with emotions in a safe, paced way, using approaches that fit your needs. This work is typically gradual and compassionate, respecting the protective function that numbness may have served.

How long does therapy for emotional numbness typically take?

The timeline depends on the underlying causes and your individual journey. Some people notice shifts within several sessions, while deeper exploration of trauma or long-standing patterns may take longer. Your therapist can help you understand what to expect based on your specific situation.

How do I know if a therapist is right for me?

On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their warmth and approach. Look for someone who seems patient, empathetic, and experienced with emotional processing. Many therapists offer free consultations to help you determine fit.

How do I book a session?

Browse therapists on First Session who work with emotional numbness. Watch their intro videos, review their profiles, and book directly online when you find someone who resonates. Reconnecting with your emotions is possible, and support can help.