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Trauma Care Psychology

Toronto & Ontario · Virtual & In-Person

About Trauma Care
Psychology

We provide personalized, inclusive, and evidence-based care for individuals and couples navigating the lasting effects of trauma.

Our Mission

We started Trauma Care Psychology because too many people navigate trauma without access to care that truly understands their experience. Our mission is to change that, matching each client through a trauma-informed intake process, building a treatment plan around their unique story, cultural background, and goals, so that every person feels genuinely seen, respected, and supported on their path to recovery.

Our Symbol

The olive tree represents peace, resilience, and growth, with deep roots for stability and branches reaching toward hope. The kintsugi line, inspired by the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, reminds us that strength and beauty can emerge from life's hardest experiences. Together, they reflect our belief that even after trauma, recovery and meaningful connection are possible.

Our Team

Meet our clinicians and find the right therapeutic fit for your needs.

Portrait of Dr. Arela Agako

Dr. Arela AgakoC.Psych.

Founder, Director & Clinical Psychologist

English · Albanian

Registered clinical psychologist and founder specializing in trauma, complex PTSD, BPD and relationship difficulties. She integrates approaches like DBT, EFT, and CPT to support clients in improving their lives.

Portrait of Tikea Ametlli

Tikea AmetlliMA, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

English · Albanian

I am a Registered Psychotherapist supporting individuals and families through trauma, anxiety, grief, and difficult life experiences, believing healing begins in a safe relationship where you can explore without judgment.

Portrait of Melissa Calle

Melissa CalleMSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

English · Spanish

I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with experience supporting survivors of intimate partner violence, childhood trauma, migration-related trauma, complex PTSD, and clients exposed to chronic or acute traumatic events.

Portrait of Borana Demaj

Borana DemajMSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

English · Italian · Albanian

I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who supports individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm through a compassionate and collaborative approach.

Selected Publications

Research That Informs Our Care

Published research from our clinic's team members spans emotion dysregulation, DBT, anxiety, and perinatal mental health, and directly informs our client care at Trauma Care Psychology.

Canadian Psychology2022

Measures of emotion dysregulation: A narrative review

Reviewed and compared the most widely used measures of emotion dysregulation, evaluating how well each tool captures the experience of difficulty managing emotions in clinical and research settings.

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Psychological Services2023

A pilot study examining the effectiveness of a short-term, DBT-informed skills group for emotion dysregulation during the perinatal period

Examined whether a brief, DBT-informed group intervention could reduce emotion dysregulation during the perinatal period, finding clinically meaningful improvements in participants' ability to manage difficult emotions.

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Journal of Affective Disorders2021

The role of emotion dysregulation in cognitive behavioural group therapy for perinatal anxiety

Investigated the role of emotion dysregulation in treatment outcomes for perinatal anxiety, finding that clients with greater difficulty managing emotions showed distinct response patterns and benefited from targeted intervention.

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Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry2020

Cognitive behavioral therapy for perinatal anxiety: A randomized controlled trial

A randomized controlled trial demonstrating that structured cognitive behavioural therapy significantly reduces anxiety symptoms during the perinatal period, establishing it as an evidence-based treatment for this population.

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Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy2022

The impact of mindfulness on suicidal behavior: a systematic review

A systematic review examining the impact of mindfulness-based interventions on suicidal thoughts and behaviors, finding consistent evidence that mindfulness practices can reduce suicide risk across a range of clinical populations.

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Behavior Therapy2021

Cognitive behavior therapy for women with generalized anxiety disorder in the perinatal period: Impact on problematic behaviors

Found that CBT for generalized anxiety disorder during the perinatal period not only reduced anxious symptoms but also decreased the problematic behaviors anxiety sustains, such as avoidance and reassurance-seeking.

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You Don't Have To Carry It Alone

Care that meets you where you are.

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Virtual & In-Person · Ontario

Getting Started

Starting therapy is simple and supportive.

  1. 1

    Get in touch by booking a call online with our intake coordinator or by completing the contact form. You can also email admin@traumacarepsychology.ca or call (647) 456-7500.

  2. 2

    Complete a 20-minute intake call so we can determine the best therapist fit and treatment direction. Alternatively, browse our clinician directory and book a free 20-minute consultation directly with a clinician you feel is a good fit.

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  3. 3

    Schedule your first session and begin a personalized treatment plan based on your goals and concerns.

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Virtual care across Ontario · In-person in Toronto.