Learn why trauma is stored in the body and how therapy supports change by reducing anxiety, improving emotional regulation, building confidence, and strengthening relationships.
Read MoreWhat does it feel like to live with OCD, especially when it’s misnamed, misunderstood, or stigmatized? Simran Chahal, RSW and therapist at Amanda Neves Therapy, shares a deeply personal reflection on navigating OCD within the context of culture, identity, and mental health. With honesty and insight, she discusses how early symptoms were overlooked, how shame shaped her experience, and how finding the right language and support transformed her relationship with OCD and self-worth.
Read MoreAmanda Neves, RSW and founder of Amanda Neves Therapy in the Riverdale community of East York, Toronto, explores Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), a trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy approach. Learn how AEDP helps clients in the Riverdale community of East York, Toronto and Ontario process anxiety, shame, and emotional wounds, regulate the nervous system, and strengthen resilience. Through this evidence-based psychotherapy method, individuals with CPTSD, trauma, or attachment struggles can reconnect with core emotions, build authentic relationships, and achieve deeper emotional clarity.
Read MoreIf you've felt stuck in traditional talk therapy, it might be time to explore experiential psychotherapy in the Riverdale community of East York, and online across Ontario. This approach focuses on the nervous system and emotional processing, helping you heal from anxiety, PTSD, and attachment wounds. Unlike CBT, which primarily targets thoughts, experiential therapy helps you unlock your body’s sensations, fostering deep emotional healing and long-lasting change. Whether you're seeking to overcome relational trauma or emotional disconnection, this method can empower you to feel, heal, and grow.
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