Feel It to Heal It: AEDP Therapy in Toronto & Ontario for Anxiety, Shame, and Emotional Healing

February 01, 2025 by Amanda Neves

Amanda 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.

Beyond CBT: How Experiential Psychotherapy Transforms Anxiety, PTSD, and Relational Wounds

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January 20, 2025 by Kimberley Sanzo, RSW

If 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.

Falling into Mindfulness: Practical Tips to Live Fully

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October 25, 2024 by Amy Lesperance, RSW

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected in the Riverdale community of East York, Toronto or anywhere in Ontario? Mindfulness can help you reconnect with your body, emotions, and daily experiences - without needing hours of meditation. Amy Lesperance, RSW at Amanda Neves Therapy, shares practical strategies to incorporate mindfulness into your everyday life. From noticing the senses during daily routines to embracing “glimmers” of joy, these tips help you reduce stress, improve emotional awareness, and live more fully - right now, wherever you are.

Outgrowing Friendships: How to Know When It’s Time to Let Go (and What to Do Next)

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August 09, 2024 by Amanda Neves

Friendships are vital for health and happiness, but not all of them last forever. As we grow and change, some friendships no longer fit - leaving us questioning whether to hold on or move forward. This article explores why people outgrow friendships, the signs a friendship may be unhealthy or draining, and practical steps for making thoughtful choices about ending or reshaping a friendship. Want more support? Connect with our team for connective and integrative care in the Riverdale community of East York, Toronto, and online across Ontario.