How We Treat Trauma

For people ready to do the deeper healing work — safely.

We’re Not “Just Talk Therapy”

Therapy That Meets You Where You Are

Trauma can shape how you think, feel, and move through the world. It can leave you anxious, disconnected, or feeling like you’re just getting by. You might struggle to relax, trust, or even recognize yourself sometimes.

These are not character flaws — they’re your system’s way of protecting you.

At Innovative Counselling Ontario, we help you go beyond coping and into healing. Many people come to us after years of talk therapy, realizing that insight alone hasn’t changed how they feel inside. That’s because trauma isn’t just stored in the mind — it’s held in the body and nervous system.

Our therapists are trained in advanced trauma methods that help the brain and body process what’s been stuck — gently and safely.
We use:

EMDR Therapy, to reprocess distressing experiences and calm the nervous system

Parts Work (IFS-Informed), to understand and heal the inner parts that developed through trauma

Dissociation-Aware Practice, to ensure therapy stays safe and grounded at every step

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The Missing Key in Trauma Therapy

Research tells us that you even the most compassionate therapist with great knowledge of trauma reprocessing is not enough alone for people experiencing chronic dissociation, such as with dissociative disorders.

Our team is trained in working with dissociation as a necessary part of trauma therapy. We apply evidence based interventions to work with your system and your dissociative defenses so that we can safely and effectively treat the roots of the trauma.

If you have tried trauma therapy before and are still feeling stuck then we encourage you to reach out about this potential missing key.

Learn more about dissociation below

Healing That Goes Deeper

You don’t have to keep managing symptoms — you can start transforming them. Our trauma therapy helps you:

Feel more present and in control

Understand your triggers instead of being consumed by them

Reconnect with yourself and others

Build trust, stability, and a sense of safety from within

Why Clients Choose Us

Specialists in EMDR, Parts Work, and Dissociative Disorders

Experienced with complex trauma, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds

Safe, paced therapy that moves at your comfort level

Available in-person in Thunder Bay and virtually across Ontario

Start the Work That Changes Everything

Step Into Healing That Lasts

You’ve done the talking. You’ve done the coping. If you’re ready for the deeper work — we’re here to help you do it safely.

Sometimes Talking is Not Enough

We provide therapy that heals the root cause of your distress, offering more than just temporary relief. Our commitment is to long-term, sustainable change, and we will never push you in a direction you do not want to go. We recognize that your system responds the way it does for important reasons, and by working with it, true and harmonious change is possible. We believe therapy is about more than managing day-to-day stress. It is about reconnecting you with yourself and the world around you. While learning coping skills is valuable, our priority is lasting transformation through addressing the root causes of your pain. If you are feeling stuck, we are here to help.

Getting to the ROOT of your problems with Innovative Counselling Ontario