InnerQore Health: Psychology and Wellness
Trauma Therapy
The support you need to feel safe, whole, and free from the weight of what you've been through. In-person trauma therapy in Thornhill and online trauma therapy across Ontario.
Dedicated to helping you heal.
Feel safe enough to reclaim your life at your own pace
Heal from the past and reconnect with yourself and others
Understand your triggers and learn to regulate overwhelming emotions
When the past still feels too present.
Trauma has a way of sticking with you, long after the event is over. It can show up in your body, your relationships, your sleep, your emotions, and your sense of self. Whether you’re dealing with a traumatic experience from childhood or something more recent, you might feel like you’re constantly on high alert or like nothing feels safe anymore, even when you know you’re okay.
At InnerQore Health, our Trauma Therapy helps you make sense of what you’ve been through, so you can stop reliving the past and start feeling more present again. Whether you’re facing PTSD, panic attacks, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness, we’re here to help.
When you are struggling with:
- Replaying distressing memories or images you can’t shake
- Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
- Overwhelming emotions that come out of nowhere
- Trouble sleeping or recurring nightmares
- Feeling constantly unsafe, even when nothing is wrong
- Panic attacks or fear of being triggered again
- Guilt or shame that won’t go away
- Avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of the past
- Mood swings, irritability, or emotional outbursts
- Difficulty focusing or feeling like you’re “in a fog”
Trauma Therapy Thornhill & Across Ontario
What is Trauma Therapy?
Trauma Therapy is a space where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay, or push down what you’ve been carrying for so long. It’s a chance to explore what happened, or what’s still happening inside of you, with someone who understands how trauma impacts every part of your life. We start by building trust, helping you feel more grounded in your body, and creating a sense of safety so that you can begin to move at your own pace toward healing.
At InnerQore, we use a variety of approaches based on what works best for you. That may include EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Psychoeducation, and other practical tools like relaxation techniques and journaling.
You don’t need a PTSD diagnosis to benefit from Trauma Therapy. Many people come to us feeling anxious, disconnected, or stuck, and only later realize how past trauma may still be shaping their present. However your story unfolds, we’re here to walk with you through it.
Trauma Therapy Thornhill & Across Ontario
How Can Trauma Therapy Help?
Your responses make sense. Your mind and body developed them to protect you during times of threat. But now, those same survival strategies may be getting in the way of your peace, your joy, and your relationships. Trauma Therapy can help you:
Regulate your emotions and feel less reactive
Trauma can cause emotional responses that feel intense and unpredictable. Through therapy, you’ll learn how to recognize and manage these reactions in a way that feels safe and empowering. Over time, you’ll build emotional awareness and develop tools to navigate triggers with more confidence and control.
Sleep more soundly and feel more rested
Trouble sleeping, whether it’s falling asleep, staying asleep, or coping with nightmares, is common after trauma. Trauma Therapy can help calm your nervous system and address the root causes of sleep disturbance, helping you get the rest your body and mind need to recover.
Rebuild trust in yourself and others
After trauma, trust can feel like a risk you’re not ready to take. Whether it’s trust in others or yourself, therapy creates a space to explore what makes trust feel difficult and helps you relearn that safety and connection are possible again.
Let go of guilt, shame, or self-blame
Even when you know it wasn’t your fault, trauma can leave behind feelings of shame or guilt. Trauma Therapy helps you process those emotions with compassion, so you can stop carrying blame that was never yours to begin with.
Feel safe again in your own body
Trauma can make your body feel like a place you want to escape. Therapy supports you in reconnecting with your body through grounding and mindfulness strategies, helping you feel calm, present, and in control again.
Experience joy, connection, and fulfillment
You may feel like you’ve been living in survival mode, disconnected from what once brought joy. As you heal, therapy helps you reconnect with what lights you up—your creativity, your relationships, and your capacity for joy and purpose.
Move forward with clarity and confidence
Trauma can cloud your sense of identity or direction. Through therapy, you can rediscover who you are, what matters to you, and how to move forward without fear constantly holding you back.
Meet Our Team
Find The Right Trauma Therapist For You
The connection you have with your therapist is directly related to the results you will achieve. At InnerQore, we are committed to matching you with the therapist who truly gets you.
Why Us
InnerQore Health: Psychology And Wellness
At InnerQore, we understand how hard it can be to open up and face challenging parts of yourself. The hope is that if you can hide the not-so-pleasant aspects, everything will turn out okay. The problem is that, over time, these parts have a way of keeping you stuck living a life without the connection or joy you crave.
We work with you to break unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, find relief from depression and anxiety, come to terms with traumatic events, and build deeper, more meaningful relationships.
With over 20 years of experience, our diverse team of clinicians uses evidence-based strategies to guide you on your journey to understand yourself, heal painful feelings, and achieve the results you desire.
Dr. Jeremy Frank, Ph.D
Clinic Founder & Executive Director
Clinical Psychologist
If you’re ready to begin your journey, we can help you find the right therapist or book online to get started.
Why Us
InnerQore Health: Psychology And Wellness
At InnerQore, we understand how hard it can be to open up and face challenging parts of yourself. The hope is that if you can hide the not-so-pleasant aspects, everything will turn out okay. The problem is that, over time, these parts have a way of keeping you stuck living a life without the connection or joy you crave.
We work with you to break unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, find relief from depression and anxiety, come to terms with traumatic events, and build deeper, more meaningful relationships.
With over 20 years of experience, our diverse team of clinicians uses evidence-based strategies to guide you on your journey to understand yourself, heal painful feelings, and achieve the results you desire.
Dr. Jeremy Frank, Ph.D
CEO & Clinical Director,
Clinical Psychologist
If you’re ready to begin your journey, we can help you find the right therapist or book online to get started.
Trauma Therapy Thornhill & Across Ontario
How Trauma Therapy Works
Our personalized approach ensures you feel supported from the very beginning, whether you’re looking for in-person trauma therapy in Thornhill or online trauma therapy across Ontario.
Finding the Right Therapist
We help you find the therapist who’s the best match for your needs, goals, and preferences. Whether you’ve already looked through our team or need help choosing, we’re here to guide you toward someone you’ll feel safe with.
Getting to Know You
Before your first session, we’ll ask you to complete an intake form. This helps your therapist understand your background, experiences, and what’s brought you to trauma therapy. It’s the first step in creating a relationship rooted in trust and understanding.
Creating and updating Your Plan
Together, you and your therapist will create a therapy plan that’s tailored to your specific needs and hopes for healing. As you move through the process, we’ll adjust the plan along the way, based on what’s working and how you’re feeling. This ensures your therapy evolves with you.
Trauma Therapy Thornhill & Across Ontario
Questions About Trauma Therapy
Will trauma therapy help me?
How long will therapy take, and when will I feel better?
What kind of trauma do you treat?
Do I have to talk about the trauma right away?
Is trauma therapy only for people with PTSD?
Trauma Therapy Thornhill & Across Ontario
What to Expect After Trauma Therapy
We work with you from day one to set meaningful, achievable goals—and we check in regularly to make sure you’re feeling supported as you progress. As therapy continues, you may begin to notice that you:
- Feel more emotionally balanced and less reactive
- Experience fewer intrusive memories and triggers
- Reconnect with joy, creativity, and the ability to be present
- Develop a deeper sense of safety and self-trust
- Sleep better and feel more physically rested
- Build stronger, more fulfilling relationships
- Let go of shame, blame, or fear that used to hold you back
Contact Us
Get Started With InnerQore Health
Questions? Looking for an assessment? Please get in touch with us using the form below.
If you’re ready to get started, you can book a therapy appointment, or a free consultation, online using our secure booking platform.
Online therapy & assessment services are offered across Ontario
Built in 1825 in the Neo-Classical style by a carpenter named Robert Shuter, the practice building is one of Thornhill Village’s oldest houses. Since 1869, it has been the home of many of Thornhill’s doctors, during which time it became known by the name “Homewood Hall.” The house initially underwent renovation in the 1960s and then very recently received an addition and underwent a major renovation between 2020 and 2022. The building is now home to two separate clinical practices—InnerQore Health: Psychology and Wellness and Dr. David Kurzman and Associates (a neuropsychology practice). We are proud to call this beautiful piece of history our home.
Trauma Therapy Thornhill & Across Ontario
InnerQore Health: Psychology and Wellness
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