Trauma Therapist in Mississauga, Oakville, and Toronto
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Finding a therapist who feels like the right fit can take time. At Leaf Light Therapy, we offer individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for people navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, trauma, and long-standing patterns that may be affecting daily life. We understand that reaching out for therapy can feel difficult. You do not need to know exactly what you need before contacting us.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation to learn about your needs and see how we can best support you. Book a free 15-minute Zoom consultation in the calendar below, or tell us more through the contact form.
If you cannot find a suitable time on the calendar, you are welcome to email us or use the contact form below to ask about other possible times, request referrals, or join the waiting list. We periodically open new spots and would be happy to connect.
Note: Due to regulations in Canada and the US, we cannot provide therapy services to regular residents of the United States.
You may also book an initial session on the Services and Scheduling page, but please note that available spots may reflect rescheduling and may not be consistent weekly.
If you are looking for an Asian or Chinese trauma therapist in Toronto, Mississauga, or Oakville, reaching out can feel like the hardest step. At Leaf Light Therapy, we offer trauma-informed, relational, and body-oriented psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and complex trauma in relationships.
We may be a good fit if you are looking for a relational and somatic approach to trauma therapy. Our work may integrate relational psychoanalytic therapy, EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy, EFT, Gottman-informed couples therapy, Sensorimotor psychotherapy, and culturally sensitive approaches for Chinese and immigrant clients.
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+1 226-255-5856
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Online therapy is available across Ontario and Manitoba.
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In-person therapy:Mississauga: 1599 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, near QEW and Hurontario.Oakville: 710 Dorval Dr, Oakville, near QEW and Dorval Dr.Toronto: 15 Wellesley St. W, Toronto, ON M4Y 0G7, near Wellesley Station.
My office is located at 15 Wellesley St. W in downtown Toronto, near Wellesley Station, and at 1599 Hurontario Street in Mississauga, making it convenient for clients across the Greater Toronto Area. If you are looking for a trauma therapist in Toronto, reaching out can feel like the hardest step. At Leaf Light Therapy, I offer trauma-informed, relational, and body-oriented psychotherapy for individuals and couples navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and complex trauma.
I may be a good fit if you are looking for a relational and somatic approach to trauma therapy. My work can integrate relational psychoanalytic therapy, EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy, EFT, Gottman-informed couples therapy, Sensorimotor psychotherapy, and culturally sensitive approaches that take Chinese and immigrant experiences into account.
Frequently asked questions about starting therapy
Leaf Light Therapy provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. We support clients dealing with anxiety, ongoing emotional stress, relationship difficulties, attachment patterns, complex trauma and CPTSD, childhood and developmental trauma, emotional numbness, trust and intimacy issues, family conflict, identity concerns, immigration and cross-cultural experiences, and major life transitions.
Depending on your needs and goals, therapy may integrate relational psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and Sensorimotor psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottman-informed couples therapy.
Yes. Leaf Light Therapy offers psychotherapy in both Mandarin and English. For Chinese and immigrant clients, cultural background, family expectations, migration experiences, language, and intergenerational relationships can all be meaningful parts of therapy. You do not have to force yourself to choose between expressing yourself in English or Mandarin. When relevant, language and cultural context can be part of the therapeutic work itself. If you are looking for a Mandarin-speaking therapist in Mississauga, Oakville, or Toronto, you are welcome to reach out.
Yes. Leaf Light Therapy offers a free 15-minute consultation for new clients. During this consultation, you can briefly share your situation, talk about the kind of support you are looking for, and see whether our services feel like a good fit. The consultation can be cancelled at any time and is not subject to the 24-hour cancellation policy, but after cancelling, it can only be rebooked once.
The free consultation is about 15 minutes long. You can briefly talk about what is bringing you to therapy, whether you are looking for individual, couples, or family therapy, what you hope to change or understand, whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, and whether our approach may fit your needs. It is also a chance to ask questions and get a sense of whether you would feel comfortable working with us. You do not need to decide right away.
If you do not see a time that works for you in the online booking system, you are welcome to contact us directly. Some appointments may reopen because of cancellations or rescheduling, and new regular openings may become available from time to time. You can contact us to ask about other possible times, join the waiting list, ask about future openings, or explore referral options when appropriate. We will do our best to help you find the right next step.
No. You do not need to know exactly what kind of therapy you need before reaching out. During the consultation, you can share what you are going through, and we can discuss whether our services are a good fit for your situation.
Yes. We provide trauma therapy for clients dealing with complex trauma, relational trauma, developmental trauma, and related emotional or relationship difficulties. Depending on your needs, therapy may integrate EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy, Sensorimotor psychotherapy, and relational psychotherapy.
Yes. Leaf Light Therapy provides couples therapy for partners dealing with communication difficulties, recurring relationship patterns, emotional distance, conflict, trust issues, and other relationship concerns.
Yes. Leaf Light Therapy offers family therapy for families working through conflict, communication difficulties, relationship strain, life transitions, and the effects of trauma on the family system. Family sessions create space to better understand patterns, improve communication, and support healthier ways of relating to one another.