Business Details
Trusted Psychotherapy Services in Toronto
At Moving Forward, we provide compassionate psychotherapy services rooted in evidence-based practices. Our practice is built on the foundational principles of client-centered care and body-based approaches, ensuring each individual receives personalized attention tailored to their unique needs. With over two decades of combined experience in counselling psychology and advanced training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, we specialize in addressing complex emotional challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Our approach integrates the latest advancements in neuroscience and psychological research to foster healing through mindful awareness of the body and mind. We adhere strictly to the ethical standards set by the Ontario College of Psychotherapists and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, ensuring the highest level of professional integrity.By combining techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and other modalities, we empower clients to overcome obstacles and cultivate fulfilling relationships and life experiences. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures our methods remain at the forefront of therapeutic innovation. We prioritize building empathetic, non-judgmental relationships with clients, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. Through this holistic framework, we guide clients toward restoring balance, achieving emotional freedom, and realizing their full potential. Our practice stands as a trusted resource for those seeking transformative mental health support in Toronto and surrounding areas.
Services
Client-Centered Counseling
Body-Based Psychotherapy
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety & Depression Counseling
Addiction Support
Highlights and features
- We specialize in advanced Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for trauma recovery.
- Our approach integrates neuroscience and mindfulness for holistic healing.
- Client-centered care prioritizes your unique needs and goals.
- Registered Psychotherapist with 20+ years of combined clinical experience.
- Ethical practice aligned with Ontario College of Psychotherapists standards.
Associations and certifications
- Ontario College of Psychotherapists
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Services
Client-Centered Counseling
Client-centered counseling prioritizes your unique needs through non-judgmental, empathetic support. This approach fosters healing by building trusting relationships and empowering clients to find personalized solutions. Grounded in Carl Rogers' principles, it integrates techniques from CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy to address emotional challenges effectively.
Body-Based Psychotherapy
Body-based psychotherapy incorporates mindfulness of physical sensations to heal emotional trauma. By addressing how past experiences manifest in posture and movement, this method helps release maladaptive patterns. Sensorimotor techniques access non-verbal memories, enabling deeper healing than talk therapy alone.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy addresses long-term effects of life-threatening or emotionally intense events. Using body-awareness techniques, we help clients process stored trauma in the nervous system. This approach alleviates symptoms like panic attacks and sleep disorders, restoring emotional regulation and relational capacity through evidence-based interventions.
Anxiety & Depression Counseling
Specialized counseling for anxiety and depression combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with body-based awareness. We target negative thought patterns and physical manifestations of emotional distress. Tailored interventions help clients regain control over symptoms and develop sustainable coping mechanisms for improved daily functioning.
Addiction Support
Addiction support addresses root causes of substance use through holistic therapy. By exploring emotional triggers and body-mind connections, we help clients break destructive cycles. Mindfulness techniques and trauma-informed care foster lasting recovery and healthier lifestyle choices.
People
Sarah Krauss
Registered Psychotherapist
Sarah Krauss is a Registered Psychotherapist with advanced training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. She holds a Master's in Counselling Psychology and certifications from the Ontario College of Psychotherapists. Her practice combines client-centered care with body-based approaches to treat trauma, anxiety, and addiction effectively.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer client-centered counseling, body-based psychotherapy, trauma therapy, and support for anxiety, depression, and addiction using evidence-based techniques.
How does body-based therapy work?
Body-based therapy uses mindfulness of physical sensations to address trauma stored in the nervous system, helping clients release emotional patterns through movement and awareness.
Are you certified by professional organizations?
Yes, we adhere to standards from the Ontario College of Psychotherapists and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Can you help with trauma recovery?
Yes, our trauma therapy integrates neuroscience and body-awareness techniques to alleviate symptoms like panic attacks and sleep disorders effectively.
What is your approach to anxiety and depression?
We combine cognitive-behavioral strategies with body-based awareness to address negative thought patterns and physical manifestations of emotional distress.
