welcome

Trauma-Informed Therapy for Adults & Adolescents (16+) in York Region, Ontario.

“Every morning starts a new page in your story.”

I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults & adolescents (16+) who are struggling with anxiety, depression and/or Post- Traumatic Stress (PTSD), chronic pain and/or chronic illness, and specialized support for First Responders & healthcare professionals struggling with overwhelm, burnout and/or PTSD.

Specializing in: Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR & Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Therapy.

Doe Zantamata

Do you find yourself struggling to move past your past? Are you exhausted from dealing with anxiety or PTSD? Do you struggle to manage your self-criticism or anger? Are you stuck in the depths of depression? Do you struggle to find motivation to go to work or school? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, irritated, or numb?

If so, I sincerely want to work WITH you to achieve the life, and the inner peace you deserve.

I provide individual therapy to adults of all ages, from emerging adults to retirees, and adolescents 16+ who are struggling with a number of challenges in life.

In particular, I have focused on gaining advanced, specialized training in working with people struggling with: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), Anxiety, Panic & Phobia, trauma & depression, such as:

  • First Responders, Veterans & Active Members of the Military

  • Survivors of Motor Vehicle Accidents & Crime

  • Survivors of Sexual Violence

  • Survivors of Childhood Emotional, Physical, Sexual Abuse & Neglect

Hello, I'm Dawn
& I'm so glad you're here.

For the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of witnessing people's courage to share their stories & lives with me. It continues to be an honour to be trusted with people’s vulnerability, and to bear witness to their resiliency. I love what I do & I love the people I get to meet. Together, we will work to heal the past, embrace the present & look forward to a new future.

  • EMDR Therapy

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is an integrative form of psychotherapy that effectively treats trauma, PTSD, phobias, nightmares, flashbacks & intrusive thoughts.

    Learn More

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    IFS is an evidence-based, transformative psychotherapy that helps people heal by accessing and healing their protective and wounded inner parts.

    Learn More

  • Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

    DBR is an effective, gentle, somatic trauma therapy which treats attachment injuries & disruptions, and aims to help access & process traumatic experiences.

    Learn More