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Nervous System Regulation Course
A live 6-session online course designed to help you reduce anxiety, manage overwhelm, quiet overthinking, and build emotional resilience.
Somatic Therapy for Anxiety & Trauma in Toronto
Somatic therapy, EMDR, and nervous system regulation to help you work through life’s challenges—at a pace that respects your needs.
In person on the Danforth · Online across Ontario
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All workshopsDoes this sound familiar?
Your mind understands. Your body is still reacting.
You may understand why you feel anxious or overwhelmed, yet still find yourself tense, exhausted, caught in overthinking or disconnected from the present.
Wired but exhausted
Tired during the day, but your mind keeps replaying conversations when you try to sleep.
Overthinking everything
Emails, decisions and conversations get second-guessed long after they are over.
Tension that won’t let go
Your shoulders, jaw, chest or stomach tighten before you consciously feel worried.
Carrying difficult experiences
A traumatic memory, loss or relationship experience still affects how safe you feel.
Always holding everything together
You care for others, say yes too often and leave little room for your own needs.
Shut down or unable to switch off
You feel disconnected from yourself, or your body stays alert even when nothing is happening.
How we can help
Whatever brings you here, we begin by understanding how it is affecting your mind, body, and relationships, then choose an approach that fits your needs, readiness, and goals.
Somatic Therapy
Notice stress signals earlier and practise ways to ease tension, reconnect with yourself and feel grounded.
EMDR Therapy
Process distressing memories and the reactions that continue to affect you today.
Nervous System Regulation
Helps reduce chronic overwhelm, anxiety, shutdown, and protective survival patterns so you can feel calmer, safer, and more connected in daily life.
First Responders & Helping Professionals
Support for the strain of caring for others, repeated exposure to distress and difficulty switching off.
Meet Lea
Founder and Clinical Director· Registered Psychotherapist
I help people work through anxiety and trauma with a compassionate, body-based and evidence-informed approach, so they can feel calmer, more resilient, and more like themselves again.
Meet Lea
A personalized approach to anxiety and trauma
The SHINE Framework
Developed by Lea Konforte, SHINE brings together nervous system regulation, emotional and memory processing, and personal growth. It guides how we choose approaches that fit your needs, readiness, and goals.
- S: Safety Build trust and a sense of support.
- H: Threat Regulation Understand and respond to stress reactions.
- I: Emotional & Memory Processing Work through difficult experiences when ready.
- N: Integration Bring new skills and insights into daily life.
- E: Expanding into the Future Move toward connection, confidence, and what matters to you.
We move between these areas together, guided by your needs, readiness, and goals.
- EMDR
- Flash Technique
- Somatic Therapy
- Clinical Hypnotherapy
How it works
From first call to feeling steadier
Book a free 15‑minute consultation
A short video call to talk about what’s going on and ask questions. No pressure.
Your first session
Together, we explore what brings you to therapy, how it affects your thoughts, emotions, body and daily life, and what you would like to feel different. We move at a pace that feels safe.
Practice between sessions
You leave with one or two practices to continue during your week, based on what we’re working on together.
Review and adjust
We review your progress against your goals, so therapy stays useful and purposeful.
What happens during the free 15-minute consultation?
The free 15-minute consultation is an opportunity to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions about our approach, and consider whether working together feels like a good fit. We can explain practical next steps and discuss which services may suit your needs. It is not a full therapy session or a formal assessment.
Does somatic therapy or EMDR work online?
Somatic therapy can be offered online, using guided awareness, grounding, movement, and nervous system regulation practices adapted to your setting. EMDR can also be provided remotely when clinically appropriate, with a suitable method of bilateral stimulation, privacy, and a plan for managing distress. We will discuss whether online treatment is a good fit for your needs and circumstances.
Do I need to describe traumatic experiences in detail?
Not necessarily. Different therapeutic approaches involve different levels of discussion, and you can work collaboratively with your therapist to decide what feels manageable. EMDR, the Flash Technique, and clinical hypnotherapy may allow work with distressing experiences without a detailed verbal account, although some discussion and assessment are still important. We begin by exploring what helps you feel supported and what you are ready to address.
How is somatic therapy and EMDR different from traditional talk therapy?
Traditional talk therapy often emphasizes exploring thoughts, emotions, experiences, and behavioural patterns through conversation. Our integrative approach also considers how stress and trauma can affect the body, nervous system, emotional responses, and learned patterns that may operate outside conscious awareness.
We may incorporate somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, EMDR, and Flash Technique to help you work with these responses and process distressing memories. Conversation remains an important part of therapy, but we can also draw on approaches that go beyond talking alone, depending on your needs, goals, and preferences.
How do I know which approach is right for me?
You do not need to decide on a therapy method before booking. We begin by understanding your concerns, goals, preferences, and relevant history. Together we can discuss whether somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, EMDR, or another approach may be appropriate, and adapt the plan as therapy progresses.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on your goals, the complexity of your concerns, and your progress. Some people benefit from short-term therapy, while others need longer-term support. Like learning to swim or cook, therapy is most effective when you attend regularly and practise what you learn between sessions. We generally recommend starting with weekly sessions to build momentum and reinforce new skills. As you progress, we will reassess your needs together and may transition to biweekly or less frequent sessions. Our goal is to help you create meaningful, lasting change and develop the confidence to maintain your progress independently.
Free resources
Explore free resources
Practical guides and self-paced courses for a calmer, more connected life.
Free self-guided courses
Short, practical resources you can follow at your own pace.
Nervous System Regulation
Practise simple tools for steadier days.
Develop Self-Love & Self-Trust
Build a kinder relationship with yourself.
Choose Healthy Romantic Relationships
Explore patterns, boundaries and connection.
From Lea’s blog
Practical perspectives on anxiety, trauma, and the nervous system.
Understanding Affordable Trauma Therapy Costs in Toronto
How much does trauma therapy cost in Toronto? A gentle walk through what to expect, so you can find support that fits your needs and your budget.
Holistic Mindcare: How Integrative Therapy Supports Mental and Emotional Well‑Being
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When the Body Holds On: Releasing Chronic Muscle Tension caused by Trauma or Neurodivergence
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