Family Services Therapy

Family Services Therapy
- Supporting Teens, adult child, and Families Through Trauma

At Hear to Heal Counselling Services, we provide compassionate, specialized care for teens, adult child, and families impacted by trauma and sexual abuse. Our work is grounded in safety, trust, and healing—helping individuals and families navigate some of the most difficult experiences with dignity and support.

Our Areas of Specialization

Trauma & Sexual Assault Therapy

We offer Trauma-Focused Therapy tailored to adolescents and adult child who have experienced interpersonal trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, witnessing domestic violence, bullying, and acts of war).

Our approach prioritizes:

Emotional safety and stabilization
Age-appropriate processing of traumatic experiences
Building coping skills and resilience
Restoring a sense of control and self-worth

We understand that trauma affects each individual differently. Therapy is adapted to meet developmental needs, whether through talk therapy, or creative expression.

Caregiver Support Program

When a teen or adult experiences abuse, caregivers are deeply impacted as well. Many parents and guardians struggle with feelings of guilt, anger, confusion, and helplessness. Our caregiver support program is designed to help you:

Understand trauma and its effects on your teen/adult child
Learn how to respond in supportive and healing ways
Navigate your own emotional responses
Rebuild trust and connection within the family
Feel more confident in supporting your teens/adult child recovery

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Supporting you is a crucial part of supporting your child.

Our Approach

We take a holistic, family-centered approach to healing. This means:

Creating a safe, non-judgmental space for both teens/adult child and caregivers
Collaborating with families at every step
Using evidence-based trauma therapies
Moving at a pace that feels safe and manageable

Healing is not rushed. It is built through consistency, trust, and care.

Who We Support

Teens starting 14+ and young adults who have experienced sexual abuse or trauma
Parents and caregivers seeking guidance and support
Families working to rebuild connection after trauma and reduce tension in the household

Meet Nave & Monika

Registered Psychotherapists | Child, Youth, and Family Trauma Specialists

Healing begins in the presence of safety, compassion, and connection.

We are Nave and Monika, Registered Psychotherapists, with a shared passion for supporting children, teens, and families impacted by trauma and interpersonal violence. For the past four years, we worked together at Cedar Centre (formerly York Region Abuse Program) as Child, Youth, and Family Therapists, where we provided specialized care to individuals and families navigating some of life’s most painful experiences.

Together, we bring extensive experience supporting clients affected by:

Sexual assault and sexual abuse
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Witnessing domestic violence
Interpersonal trauma
Trauma related to experiences of war and displacement

Our work is deeply rooted in trauma-Focused care, creating a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.

Our Therapeutic Approach

We believe healing is not one-size-fits-all. Every story, every nervous system, and every family dynamic is unique. Our approach combines evidence-based therapies with compassionate, relational care.

Monika is currently completing her certification in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and integrates:

Trauma-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Attachment-based approaches

Nave is currently completing her certification in Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SE) and offers an integrative approach that includes:

Somatic and body-based trauma work
IFS-informed therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Attachment-focused interventions

Together, we help clients understand the impact of trauma on both the mind and body, while building safety, resilience, and connection.

Why Families Choose Us

Our experience working extensively with children, adolescents, and caregivers allows us to support not only the individual who has experienced trauma, but the entire family system.

We are passionate about helping clients:

process traumatic experiences safely
rebuild trust and emotional security
strengthen family relationships
develop coping tools and emotional regulation skills
reconnect with a sense of self and hope

Whether you are seeking support for your child, your teen, or your family, we are here to walk alongside you with care and expertise.

Get in Touch-

Taking the first step can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. Whether you’re seeking support for your teen/adult child or yourself as a caregiver, we are here to help guide the process with care and expertise.