Read More

Trauma Therapy & Holistic Healing- I work with children, youth, & adults. I help survivors of trauma & abuse heal from the negative effects it has on their body, & mind. The impacts of trauma can last for years, and usually include symptoms of PTSD/CPTSD, such as: anxiety, depression, nightmares, hypervigilance, low self-esteem, impaired memory, intrusive thoughts/memories, difficulty regulating emotions & trusting self/others, disconnect between body/mind connection, etc. The effects of trauma can disrupt daily life, the relationship to self and others, and create barriers to moving forward.

I use a trauma informed holistic approach to therapy; integrating body-based practices, creativity, and parts work to do deep healing. Working from the bottom up, regulating the body and nervous system, so there is a good foundation for processing the impacts of trauma. I believe everyone has the ability to heal and grow. I provide client centred, compassionate care, to help guide you through your recovery journey. My experience spans over 9 years, supporting adults and teens who have experienced trauma, and various mental health struggles. I will help you identify and understand triggers, develop healthy coping strategies, find ways to express yourself and process the impacts of the trauma.

I often use art therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (body work), Internal Family Systems/Parts Work, Narrative Therapy & Mindfulness practices in my work with clients.

Other areas of focus include: Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Gender & Sexuality, Grief & Loss. Alongside Individual therapy I also provide group therapy & Clinical Supervision.

I accept any insurance plans that cover psychotherapy. Please confirm your insurance coverage plan & any requirements.

Trauma Therapy & Holistic Healing- I work with children, youth, & adults. I help survivor... Read More

Petrea Hansen-Adamidis BA, DTATI, RCAT, RP

Pronouns: she/her

I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a trained and registered art therapist (RCAT) with the Canadian Art Therapy Association. I graduated from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute in 1995 and have been working with children, adolescents, and adults ever since.

I have worked extensively in children’s mental health for over 24 years, including as a child and family therapist and expressive arts therapist at the Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at Sick Kids, formerly the Hincks Dellcrest Centre. My experience includes work as a trauma therapist, working on the infant and preschool team, and art therapy-based groups for anxiety. I believe that as parents we are all doing the best that we can in any one given moment. I work with individual and family strengths to support emotional health of parents, children, and adults whether there are challenges with mood, loss, trauma, anxiety, or behaviours.

My practice is grounded in a person-centered, relational, and strengths-based approach utilizing my training in Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Brief therapy, relational based therapies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused therapy and expressive therapies such as art and play.

In individual, family, and parent therapy we explore your unique strengths and experiences in the context of your current circumstances. We work together to discover and work through any blocks that may be getting in the way of growth.

Parenting is a tough job. Just when we think we have figured out what to do or how to respond as a parent, things can shift, for many reasons. Parent therapy is an opportunity to explore ways which you can support healthy communication and growth with your child. Ultimately, as a parent or caregiver you are part of the solution to your child’s mental health.

Family therapy involves working with the whole family or several members of the family together to help improve communication and family relationships. Sometimes parent child dyads can use unique support.

Petrea Hansen-Adamidis BA, DTATI, RCAT, RP Pronouns: she/her I am a registered psychotherapist ... Read More

Pearl is a certified professional art therapist graduated from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and a qualifying psychotherapist, Pearl’s therapeutic practice is grounded in a combination of client-centered therapy, narrative therapy and mindfulness. Pearl strongly believes that people are not defined by their problems and everyone has the capacity to achieve their full potential.

In her practice, Pearl focuses on facilitating a space of compassion and to build a partnership with her clients. Throughout this process, she can help individuals connect to their true self; build self-resiliency; identify their life narrative; help them explore their narrative’s impact; acceptance and re authoring their narrative to re-align with their true self.

Pearl specializes in youth, individual experienced with abuse/assault, anxiety, grief/loss and life transitions.

If you have any questions before booking, please do not hesitate to reach out at pearl@fullcircleatc.com

Pearl is a certified professional art therapist graduated from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute ... Read More

Read More