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Alycia Wilson

Alycia Wilson

BIPOC Identifying

Registered Psychotherapist

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

I know what it feels like to tell someone something is wrong and be dismissed. I spent two years being told I was too young to be sick while a tumour grew in my chest. By the time I was diagnosed with blood cancer at 33, I'd learned more about advocating for myself than I ever wanted to. That experience is a lot of what brought me to this work, and a lot of what I bring to it. I also spent years in corporate environments where being efficient meant being given more until I couldn't. I've since learned how to set limits that hold. That's not separate from the clinical work. It's part of it.

Therapy Philosophy

I use EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), somatic therapy, and IFS approaches that work at the level of the nervous system, not just the story we tell about what happened. DBR is gentler than EMDR and often a better fit for people who are highly sensitive, autistic, or easily overwhelmed. The goal isn't more insight. It's a different response the next time the trigger shows up. Feeling misunderstood builds over time in how we learned to stay safe, in the walls we put up, in the relationships that keep playing out the same way. When the body stops bracing, things actually change.

Special Training & Certifications

I've completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I also bring specialized training in working with 2SLGBTQ+ clients and neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD and autism.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Dissociative Disorders Anxiety Panic attacks Obsessive thoughts Compulsive behaviors (OCD) Depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Sexual trauma Medical trauma Communication difficulties Premarital counseling Infidelity recovery Divorce or separation Family conflict Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Relationship loss Complicated grief Recovery and relapse prevention Emotional eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Impulsivity Difficulty regulating emotions Insomnia Health-related stress ADHD Autism-related challenges Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Gender transition support Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Psychodynamic Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Relational Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy EMDR Internal Family Systems (IFS) Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Polyvagal-Informed Therapy Somatic Therapy Breathwork Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Strengths-Based Therapy Integrative Therapy Holistic Therapy Spiritual / Transpersonal Therapy Humanistic Hypnosis Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Immigrant and refugee-affirming Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Humor and humanity Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Grief as transformation Soul-centered / transpersonal lens Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Accessibility as ethical practice

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 8 years
  • Availability: Online & In Person
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Most plans cover psychotherapy for registered psychotherapists under private plans. Please check with your provider first.
  • Populations Served: 18+,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Families,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    647-496-1182
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Toronto, Ontario
    120 Carlton Street, Suite 304 Toronto, ON M5A 4K2
    Canada