Trauma and difficult experiences
Childhood trauma, relational trauma, distressing memories, and experiences that continue to affect everyday life.
Single-incident & recent trauma · Childhood & developmental trauma · Relational & complex trauma

THERAPY & EMDR
Individual psychotherapy for adults 18+ in Burlington and online across Ontario. We’ll start with what you want help with.
Angelica Esposito, MA, MSW, RSW · Therapy in English and Italian

INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR ADULTS
Therapy can focus on a recent experience, a longstanding difficulty, or a change you’re trying to navigate.
Childhood trauma, relational trauma, distressing memories, and experiences that continue to affect everyday life.
Single-incident & recent trauma · Childhood & developmental trauma · Relational & complex trauma
Persistent worry, overthinking, stress, and feeling constantly on edge.
Beliefs such as “I’m not good enough,” “I’m responsible for everyone else’s feelings,” or “I don’t belong.”
First- and second-generation immigrant experiences, family expectations, and navigating different cultural worlds.
Bereavement, relationship endings, job loss, financial changes, health-related losses, and other significant transitions.
Emotional exhaustion, changing roles, uncertainty, and feeling disconnected from what matters.
Relationship patterns, communication, parenting stress, and family expectations, addressed within individual adult therapy.
The emotional effects of illness, changing abilities, and adjusting to a different relationship with your health.
Support is offered through individual psychotherapy for adults 18+.
Some sessions are mainly conversation. Others involve working with a memory, noticing bodily responses, understanding different parts of yourself, or trying a practical exercise.
Learn about single-incident, childhood, and relational trauma support ↗
Relationship and boundary concerns, parenting stress, and family patterns can be addressed within individual adult therapy. I don’t provide couples or family therapy.
Explore cultural identity & intergenerational experiences ↗INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY
The guides below explain the approaches I draw on and what each can involve.
For my therapeutic philosophy and conversational style, meet me on the About page.

Work with distressing memories and their links to present-day feelings, beliefs, and reactions.
Learn about EMDR ↗Get to know the parts of you that carry difficult feelings or work hard to protect you.
Explore IFS-informed therapy ↗Notice the connection between body sensations, emotions, and stress responses.
Explore somatic-informed therapy ↗Make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps towards what matters.
Learn about ACT ↗I’ve completed IFS Level 1 training, and my Somatic Experiencing training is in progress. Narrative therapy also informs my work—particularly the stories we tell about ourselves and our lives.
WAYS TO MEET
Sessions at 3344 Mainway, with free parking, wheelchair access, and an all-gender bathroom. Please reach out about any access needs before your visit.
Meet through a secure video platform from a private space. We’ll go through how it works and what you’ll need to join.
Choose the language in which you feel most comfortable expressing yourself. Learn about psychotherapy in Italian.
Wondering about session fees, insurance coverage, or reduced-fee options?
You can find all the details on my Fees & Insurance page.
Explore Fees & InsuranceA FIRST CONVERSATION
A complimentary 15-minute consultation is a chance to discuss what you’d like help with and ask about working together.
Complimentary · 15 minutes · English or Italian