No referral needed
Virtual Psychotherapy for PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can feel like living in a constant state of alert—even when the danger is long gone. If you’re struggling with nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance, or intense anxiety, you’re not weak—you’re carrying an injury that needs care.
At Metabolite Clinic, we offer specialized virtual psychotherapy for PTSD, helping individuals across Ontario process trauma, regulate their nervous system, and reclaim their sense of safety and control.
Why choose psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a proven treatment for PTSD.
- 100% virtual across Ontario – privacy and convenience from home
- No referral needed – self-booking is easy and fast
- Covered by most extended health insurance plans
- Experienced therapists who specialize in trauma and PTSD
- Inclusive, judgment-free, LGBTQ2S+ and culturally sensitive care
What does Living With PTSD Feel Like?
Reliving the event through nightmares or flashbacks
Avoiding reminders of the trauma—people, places, or conversations
Feeling emotionally numb or detached
Being constantly on edge or hyper-alert
Trouble sleeping, eating, or relaxing
Intense guilt, shame, or anger without clear reason
Integrated, Whole-Person Support
You Survived the Trauma, Now It’s Time to Heal From It
Trauma doesn’t just affect the mind—it lives in the body too. Many patients we see have trauma linked to body image, weight stigma, disordered eating, or medical mistreatment.
Our therapists collaborate with our medical team, dietitians, and obesity physicians to ensure that you’re supported emotionally, physically, and holistically.
This isn’t just therapy. It’s trauma-informed care that sees all of you.
PTSD Is Treatable.
You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck.
Our licensed psychotherapists use evidence-based tools to help reprocess trauma safely, reduce emotional triggers, and help you live with more ease and control.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Trauma-Focused CBT
- Exposure & Narrative Therapy
- Somatic regulation techniques
- Grounding and mindfulness-based strategies
We move at your pace, with zero pressure—only support.
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Meet Our Psychotherapist
Racha Rkein
MSW, RSW | Psychotherapist
Racha Rkein holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor and brings over nine years of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional and physical health challenges.
Racha specializes in helping individuals struggling with emotional eating, body image distress, disordered eating patterns, anxiety, and trauma. Her work is grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centred approach that integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and somatic-based practices. She has experience supporting clients through cycles of restriction, overeating, shame, and internalized weight stigma, and understands that eating-related challenges are rarely about food alone.
With a professional background in hospital and community mental health settings, Racha provides psychotherapy that considers the emotional, psychological, and physiological dimensions of care. She is particularly passionate about empowering clients to reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotional responses, and build self-compassion.
Informed by both clinical expertise and lived experience, Racha offers a warm and collaborative space where clients can explore the roots of their challenges and begin to move toward sustainable change, on their own terms.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Accepting Consultations for Eating Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, Anxiety & Depression
Frequently Asked Questions
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a traumatic event. It involves symptoms like flashbacks, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, and avoidance. It’s not a personal weakness—it’s your brain reacting to something overwhelming or threatening that hasn’t fully processed.
We use specialized, evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure Therapy. These help you reprocess traumatic memories safely, reduce reactivity, and regain emotional control.
No. You will never be forced to share anything before you’re ready. Our trauma-informed therapists prioritize emotional safety and stabilization first. Therapy is paced around your comfort and needs.f safety, or self-worth, it may be trauma. This could include abuse, neglect, bullying, medical mistreatment, discrimination, or any experience where you felt powerless or deeply overwhelmed.
Not exactly. PTSD therapy requires specific techniques that focus on reprocessing trauma, managing nervous system dysregulation, and addressing the unique patterns that PTSD creates in your life. Our therapists are trained in these specialized approaches.
Yes—many people with PTSD experience chronic stress, sleep issues, appetite changes, emotional eating, or hormonal imbalances. At Metabolite Clinic, we offer integrated care to support both your mental and physical recovery.
Yes. All sessions are conducted 100% virtually through secure platforms, allowing you to access care from anywhere in Ontario, discreetly and conveniently.
Most extended health insurance plans in Ontario cover psychotherapy. No referral is needed. Check your plan or ask us for help confirming your coverage.
Click the “Sign up now” button on this page or visit our booking portal here. You’ll be matched with a therapist experienced in trauma care.
Take the First Step Today
Your path to feeling better can start now. Book your first virtual therapy session with one of our licensed therapists.
