Trauma-specialized therapy in Ontario · Online

Trauma therapy with clinicians who do this every day.

MindSeed is a trauma-specialized practice. We match you with an experienced therapist trained in the approaches that help people work through trauma safely, at a pace that feels manageable.

  • Therapists with deep, specific training in trauma — not trauma as an afterthought.
  • Evidence-based approaches like CPT, somatic work, and DBT skills, matched to you.
  • Secure online sessions from the privacy and comfort of your own space.

No pressure, and nothing to relive on the first call. We start with what you need and where you feel ready to begin.

Meet Our Trauma Therapists

Our therapists bring years of focused trauma training and a range of approaches. We help match you with someone who fits your goals, history, and pace.

Tamara Morton, MindSeed trauma therapist

Tamara Morton

RN, BScN, MA, RP (Q)

Nearly two decades in nursing and mental health, blending CBT, DBT, and CPT with somatic and attachment-based work. Grounded, compassionate, and direct.

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Helen Khaleghi, MindSeed trauma therapist

Helen Khaleghi

M.A., RP

Supports adults through trauma recovery and self-discovery, drawing on CBT, DBT, IFS, somatic, and narrative therapy in a collaborative, attuned space.

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Monica Pinto, MindSeed therapist

Monica Pinto

B.Sc. (Psych), RP

Relational, attachment-based, and mindfulness-informed therapy for adults navigating trauma and life transitions. Offers sessions in English and Portuguese.

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4.8★Average client rating
15+ yrsAverage therapist experience
9,400+Clients supported
VirtualSecure online care

Healing that moves at a pace you can trust.

From clients who found steady, skilled support for trauma through MindSeed.

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“For the first time, I didn’t feel pushed to talk about everything at once. My therapist helped me feel safe before we went deeper.”

Trauma support client
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“The skills I learned actually helped between sessions. I finally have tools for the moments that used to overwhelm me.”

PTSD support client
★★★★★

“I’d tried therapy before and felt like I was starting over each time. This felt different — like someone who really understood trauma.”

Complex trauma support client

Support for PTSD and complex trauma

Trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect. It can show up long after the event itself — in your body, your sleep, your relationships, and the way your mind tries to keep you safe.

Whether your experience comes from a single event or years of difficult circumstances, our therapists are trained to help you understand what you’re carrying and work through it without being overwhelmed by it.

  • Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or nightmares
  • Feeling constantly on edge, anxious, or unable to relax
  • Avoiding people, places, or reminders of what happened
  • Numbness, disconnection, or feeling far from yourself
  • Difficulty trusting, feeling safe, or staying close to others

How We Work With Trauma

There’s no single right approach to trauma. Your therapist draws on the methods best suited to you, and explains the why along the way.

Many practices list trauma as one service among many. At MindSeed, it’s the centre of what we do — and our clinicians are trained in the specific, evidence-based models that help people recover.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) A structured, evidence-based approach for working through how trauma shapes your beliefs about yourself and the world.
Somatic Therapy Sometimes talking isn’t the safest first step. We can use the body as an access point to release tension and restore a sense of safety.
EMDR A research-supported method that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they feel less raw and intrusive over time.
DBT Skills Practical tools to manage intense emotions, ground yourself in distressing moments, and steady your relationships.
CBT Helps you notice and shift the thought patterns that trauma can leave behind, paired with concrete strategies for change.
Mindfulness The foundation of how we work — building present-moment awareness so you can expand what feels tolerable, gently.
Attachment-Based Work Understanding how early relationships shape current patterns, and building safer ways of connecting.
An Integrated Approach Your therapist combines these methods to fit you, rather than fitting you into one method.

Why Clients Choose MindSeed for Trauma

Trauma-specialized clinicians, thoughtful matching, and care that respects your pace from the very first call.

Trauma is our specialty, not a sideline.

MindSeed was founded around complex trauma care. The depth of a therapist’s training changes what’s possible in the work — so we built a team around it.

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Genuinely trauma-specialized

Our clinicians have focused training in trauma and complex trauma, backed by ongoing consultation from leaders in the field.

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Safety and pacing come first

We don’t ask you to relive everything to begin. Your therapist helps you build stability and trust before going deeper.

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Evidence-based methods, matched to you

CPT, somatic work, DBT skills, and more — chosen for your needs, not applied as a one-size formula.

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Thoughtful therapist matching

On a free intake call, we talk through your goals, history, and preferences so the therapist we recommend feels right from the start.

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Therapist Match Guarantee

Fit is one of the strongest predictors of progress. If your first match isn’t right, we’ll help you switch and include a complimentary session to support the transition.

Getting started is simple.

Reaching out for trauma support takes courage. Here’s what to expect — no pressure at any step.

Book a free intake call

Start with a short, no-pressure call about what’s bringing you in and what you’re looking for. You share only what you’re comfortable sharing.

Get matched on the call

We talk through your goals, any past therapy, preferences, and availability, then match you with a trauma-specialized therapist who fits.

Begin at your pace

Start secure online sessions and build a plan that respects where you are, usually within a few business days.

Questions Before You Start?

A few quick answers to help you feel confident before getting started.

Will I have to talk about my trauma right away?

No. You share only what you’re ready to share. Trauma-specialized therapy starts by building safety and stability first — your therapist will never push you to relive something before you’re ready.

What makes a therapist “trauma-specialized”?

It means focused training in how trauma affects the mind and body, and in the specific approaches that help — like CPT and somatic work. Our clinicians have this depth of training and ongoing consultation, rather than a general familiarity with trauma.

How does therapist matching work?

It happens on a free intake call. We ask about your concerns, any past therapy, what you’re looking for, and your availability, then match you with a clinician who fits — right there on the call.

Is online therapy effective for trauma?

Yes. Research shows online therapy is as effective as in-person care for many concerns, and many clients find the privacy and comfort of their own space helps them feel safer doing this work.

Is trauma therapy covered by insurance?

Most extended health plans cover psychotherapy, and we offer direct billing to many providers, including Manulife, Canada Life, Sun Life, and Blue Cross. We’re happy to confirm your coverage on your intake call.

Can I switch therapists if it’s not the right fit?

Yes. Through our Therapist Match Guarantee, if your first therapist isn’t the right fit, we’ll help you switch and include a complimentary session to support the transition.

Begin trauma therapy with someone who understands.

Share what you’re looking for, and we’ll help match you with a trauma-specialized therapist at a pace that feels right.

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