About Nicole

My path to becoming a therapist began in 2006 when I completed my formal education and entered the field of public social work. Over the years, I developed a deep passion for supporting and empowering others. As I engaged in this work, I grew increasingly curious about the whole person—how our emotional, physical, and cognitive responses shape our experiences.

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This curiosity led me to explore whole-body approaches to healing. In 2018, I completed various yoga teacher trainings, including the Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Program (TCTSY) with the Center for Trauma and Embodiment. This training bridged my professional experience with my passion for mind-body healing and opened the door to my work as a therapist.

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How I Can Help You

I specialize in Somatic EMDR therapy — a body-based approach to healing trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain. If you've tried talk therapy but still feel stuck, somatic EMDR works differently: it addresses trauma where it actually lives, in the body, not just the mind.

​What is Somatic EMDR therapy?

Somatic EMDR combines Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — one of the most researched and effective treatments for trauma — with somatic, or body-based, therapy. While EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess painful memories, somatic EMDR goes deeper by incorporating body awareness, physical sensation, and nervous system responses into the healing process. The result is a more complete, whole-person approach to trauma recovery.

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​​What can somatic EMDR therapy help with?

This approach is particularly effective for:

• PTSD and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)

• Anxiety and panic

• Depression

• Chronic stress

• ADHD

• Trauma from childhood, relationships, or adverse life experiences

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What to expect in sessions

Sessions draw on a range of evidence-based tools — including EMDR processing, breathwork, mindful movement, and body awareness techniques — tailored to where you are in your healing. Together, we'll work to release what past experiences have left behind and help you feel safe, connected, and whole again.

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My Qualifications​

• Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), 300-hour program

• Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, including EMDR, 60-hour certificate

• Yoga Teacher Training

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• ADHD-focused trainings

My Approach in Three Words

• Relationship: Healing happens within the safety of a strong therapeutic relationship.

• Connection: Building a connection to yourself, your relationships, and your environment is vital for healing.

• Empowerment: I strive to empower you to define your own path to healing and recovery.

Outside of Therapy

When I’m not in session, I enjoy spending time with my family and our dog, cooking, reading, and engaging in physical activities like yoga, walking, and sports.

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​If you're ready to take the next step, click the button below to schedule your appointment online. You can also contact our Client Care Team by phone or text at 905-321-0550 for assistance with booking or any questions. We’re here to help! – Nicole.​​