TRAUMA CARE PSYCHOLOGY

Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) - Refugees & Newcomers

Experiencing displacement, war, or persecution can have profound emotional and psychological effects. Even after reaching safety, many people struggle with the effects of traumatic events or adjusting to a new country. Our trauma-informed therapists provide compassionate, personalized, and culturally sensitive care to help you process these experiences and rebuild your life in Canada

Services in English, Spanish, Italian & Albanian.

Common Psychological Symptoms

  1. Intrusive memories or flashbacks

  2. Nightmares or disrupted sleep

  3. Persistent anxiety or hypervigilance

  4. Mood changes, irritability, or emotional numbness

  5. Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

  6. Feelings of guilt (survivor-guilt), shame, or self-blame

  7. Strained relationships with partners, family, or community

  8. Physical symptoms like headaches, stomach issues, or tension

  9. Loss of sense of safety or control in daily life

  10. Worry about future safety

"These reactions are normal after significant trauma and moving to a new country. Therapy can help you regain safety, control, emotional well-being and adjust to life in a different culture while maintaining your cultural values.

How We Help?

At Trauma Care Psychology, our team provides At Trauma Care, we offer compassionate, trauma-informed care that respects your cultural background, identity, and lived experience. We provide:

  • Tailored Trauma Support: Process distressing memories and reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression.

  • Relationship & Family Support: Rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen connections affected by displacement, migration or trauma.

  • Evidence-Based Therapy: Approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and stress management strategies personalized to you and your culture.

  • Establishing safety: Restore a sense of control, stability, and confidence in your daily life.

  • Inclusive, Culturally Sensitive Care: Care that honors your history, identity, and values while meeting your unique needs.

We provide both in-person and virtual sessions, making therapy accessible wherever you are.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Therapy designed to support individuals who have experienced war, displacement, or persecution. It addresses PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relational stress, helping clients rebuild emotional well-being and adjust to life in a new country.

  • Refugees, asylum seekers, and certain protected individuals may qualify for coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). Our team can help determine eligibility and guide you through the process.

  • Yes. All sessions are confidential, culturally sensitive, and tailored to your individual needs, identity, and background. No information will be released unless we have your explicit consent and any limits to confidentiality will be discussed before any treatment begins.

  • Absolutely. Trauma can impact family and partner dynamics. We provide relationship-focused therapy and couples therapy to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen connections.

Getting Started

Starting therapy is simple and supportive:

  1. Get in Touch
    Book a call online with our intake coordinator or fill our the “Contact Us” form to the right. You can also email us directly at admin@traumacarepsychology.ca or call us at (647) 456-7500.

  2. 20-Minute Intake Call
    Speak with our intake coordinator to ensure the best match with a therapist or take a look at our therapist options online, select one you believe might be a fit, and schedule a free 20-min consultation call with the therapist directly.

  3. Schedule Your First Session
    The first session is designed to gather information so we can come up with a personalized treatment plan based on your needs.

Contact Us

Fill out the information below, and our intake coordinator will be in contact shortly.

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HOURS

Monday-Friday

11 AM - 7 PM*

*Individual therapists’ availability may differ

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LOCATION

3250 Bloor Street W. 6th floor, Suite 675

Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 2X9

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL THERAPY AVAILABLE

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CONTACT

admin@traumacarepsychology.ca

(647) 456-7500

Book an Intake Online