Maria D'Agostino

Maria D'Agostino, MACP, BA

Psychotherapist

Bradford, Ontario, Canada

Also available by telehealth: Ontario

Helping you break free from trauma and anxiety so you can feel safe, grounded, and at peace again.

About

Have you been carrying trauma or anxiety that feels overwhelming? Maybe you suffer with sleepless nights, racing thoughts, flashbacks, or a constant knot in your stomach. Perhaps you've managed for years, but lately the walls you built to cope feel like they're crumbling, leaving you vulnerable and exhausted. Deep down, you want relief: to feel calmer, more present, and free from survival mode. Most of all, you want to feel safe in your own mind and body again.

I help people break free from the grip that trauma, anxiety, and other struggles have on their lives, using EMDR, ACT, CBT, Narrative Therapy and more. Together, we calm your nervous system, ease the weight of the past, and quiet anxious thoughts. I take a person-centered approach, meaning therapy is always tailored to you and your unique needs. My EMDR training allows me to help clients release trauma triggers, reduce anxiety, and move through life with greater resilience, calm, and clarity. I also draw on Internal Family Systems (parts work), mindfulness-based techniques, and somatic awareness to support deeper healing.

I specialize in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and working with first responders. I'm currently accepting clients in-person and virtually across Ontario. I'm not everybody's cup of tea, and that's okay. If something feels off, I'm always happy to help you find the right fit. But if you're ready to feel lighter and more at ease, I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.

I know how heavy it feels to carry pain alone. Healing takes courage, and reaching out is the first step. You don't have to keep struggling in silence. Together, we can create space for relief, growth, and lasting change.

Specialties

  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Addiction & substance use
  • Eating disorders
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Life transitions
  • LGBTQ+ identity
  • Grief & loss
  • OCD
  • Sleep issues
  • Relationship issues

Approaches

  • EMDR
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative therapy
  • Humanistic / person-centered
  • Mindfulness-based
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Somatic / body-based
  • Solution-focused
  • Psychodynamic
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Works with

  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • LGBTQ+
  • Working professionals

Sessions

In-personVideo

Languages

  • English

Logistics

Fees

CA$145per session

Payments can be made via credit card, e-transfer, or cash. Receipts are sent immediately for insurance reimbursement. Currently able to direct bill with Green Shield and Sunlife.

Insurance

Accepts: Green Shield Canada, Sun Life

I accept insurance. Currently able to direct bill with Green Shield and Sunlife. Payments can be made via credit card, e-transfer or cash and receipts are sent immediately to you for your submission to insurance for reimbursement.

Licensed or authorized in

  • Ontario

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, I offer evening appointments.
What does a first session with you look like?
Our first session is a get to know you time. As a person-centered therapist I want to know the whole you, biological, psychological and social. That said therapy is always about you, so if you need to vent, get it all out, or just sit and cry, I will follow. There is always time to get the information.
How quickly can I book a first appointment?
Generally I can book you in within a week, if you are just wanting to start with the free 15-minute consult call I can usually get you in same or next day.
What's your approach to working with Trauma & PTSD?
As an EMDR trained therapist, I tend to go in that direction at first. But, EMDR is not for everyone, that is why the very first step is getting to know you and building a relationship that is built on trust. You have been through a lot,

Credentials

  • MACP, Yorkville University, 2023
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