WELCOME
Whether you've just survived a worldwide pandemic, had a difficult childhood, struggled with absent or abusive caregivers or partners, were bullied, or maybe had your heart broken early in life, we have all experienced trauma, big or small. If you are now struggling with emotions or habits you don't understand, having flashbacks or nightmares, and if it's impacting your mood and relationships today, feeling better starts here.
COVID TRAUMA
How has Covid-19 changed your mood, relationships and ability to cope? If you are experiencing health anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, appetite changes or difficulty sleeping, we can help.
WHY US?
Empowering Psychotherapy is different because we offer a warm and you-centered psychotherapy and counselling approach that does not feel clinical.
Using our experience and extensive training, our therapy for trauma can help you gently break free of trauma disorders including PTSD and cPTSD, as well as trauma-related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum, personality disorders, OCD, and relationship issues.
Our therapist uses evidence-based counseling techniques such as CBT and EFT to get to the ROOT of your issues, and helps you understand your emotions and actions. By establishing healthy thinking patterns, effective coping skills, mastering feelings, and advanced interpersonal skills, you take back control over your life and happiness.
Who We Help
- victims of narcissistic abuse
- adult children of abusive caregivers
- bullying survivors
- sexual assault survivors
- those changed by COVID-19
- victims of interpersonal violence
- survivors of a single traumatic event
- breakups, custody and divorce
- anxiety
- stress
- depression
- overeating
- OCD
The Therapist
Elena Serra is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individuals from the Trauma Institute International. She has her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University. She has completed certificates in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and others. She has helped clients from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds achieve insights, overcome trauma wounding, healing from childhood trauma, and developing healthier ways to cope.
Our Locations
We offer sessions at the following locations:
- Downtown Toronto- Financial District
- Yonge & Eglinton
- Yonge & Bloor
- The Junction
