Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Trauma-Informed Care is an approach to therapy that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment in the healing process. Instead of focusing only on symptoms, it looks at how past experiences—whether a single event or ongoing stress—may be influencing your emotions, relationships, and sense of self today.
Key principles of trauma-informed care include:
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Safety — creating an environment where you feel secure and supported.
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Trust — building a therapeutic relationship that is reliable and respectful.
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Choice — ensuring you have a voice in your healing journey.
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Collaboration — working together as partners in therapy.
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Empowerment — focusing on strengths and resilience, not just challenges.
Who is it for?
Trauma-informed care can be helpful for anyone who:
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Has experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or loss.
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Feels stuck in patterns tied to past experiences.
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Struggles with anxiety, depression, or emotional regulation.
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Finds relationships difficult or triggering.
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Wants to build resilience and a stronger sense of self.
How does it work?
A trauma-informed approach doesn’t look the same for everyone, because every person’s story is unique. In therapy, it often includes:
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Learning grounding and regulation skills to manage distress.
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Exploring how past experiences may be impacting your present.
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Creating space to process memories and emotions at your pace.
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Building new ways of relating to yourself and others with greater compassion and safety.
The focus is always on what feels supportive and manageable for you—healing never means being pushed faster than you’re ready for.
At Evergreen Therapeutics, trauma-informed care may involve:
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Gentle exploration of your story, only as much as you’re comfortable sharing.
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Learning practical coping tools to reduce stress and emotional overwhelm.
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Integrating approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR-informed, or mindfulness to support your needs.
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Regular check-ins to ensure therapy feels safe, collaborative, and empowering.
The goal is to help you feel grounded, connected, and more in control of your healing journey.
“Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness yet become something beautiful.”
Why work with us?
At Evergreen Therapeutics, we understand that trauma impacts everyone differently. Our therapists are trained in trauma-informed approaches and weave this lens into every session.
Clients choose us because:
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We create safety first — healing happens best in a supportive and non-judgmental space.
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We move at your pace — you set the pace, and we respect your readiness.
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We integrate multiple approaches — tailoring therapy to fit your needs and goals.
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We honor resilience — focusing not just on what happened to you, but on your strengths moving forward.
Therapists Who Can Help
Francesca Lupo
M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist
Individual & Couples Therapist
Daniela Violo
M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
EMDR & Couples Therapist
Sydney Esselmont
M.Ed., RP (Qualifying)
Individual Therapist
Trauma-Informed Care FAQs
Do I need to talk about my trauma in detail?
Not unless you want to. Trauma-informed therapy allows you to decide how much (or how little) to share. Healing can happen without revisiting every detail.
How is trauma-informed care different from regular therapy?
It isn’t a specific technique—it’s a guiding framework. Trauma-informed care prioritizes safety, collaboration, and empowerment, recognizing how trauma may be shaping your experiences.
What if I don’t think my experiences “count” as trauma?
Trauma looks different for everyone. If something still impacts you today, no matter how “big” or “small” it seems, it’s valid—and trauma-informed therapy can help.
How long does trauma therapy take?
There’s no set timeline. Healing is a personal process, and progress depends on your goals, readiness, and comfort level. At Evergreen Therapeutics, we’ll work at a pace that feels safe and sustainable for you.
Start Your Journey
Book Your Free Consultation
A quick call to learn more about your needs and how we can support you.
Schedule Your Intake Session
Your first full session, where you’ll share your story and goals with your chosen therapist.
Begin Your Journey Forward
Start moving toward clarity, growth, and lasting change.
Evergreen Therapeutics
Address
3425 Harvester Road, Unit 213, Burlington, Ontario.
Contact Info:
- admin@evergreentherapeutics.ca
- 647-498-4283 ext.0
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