Angelique Vasilaros, MSW, RSW

Angelique is a Registered Social Worker, EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist, and EMDR Consultant with more than a decade of experience supporting adults (18+). She will be serving as the Secretary-Elect for the EMDR Special Interest Group within the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), reflecting her commitment to staying current with emerging trends, research, and best practices in trauma and dissociation treatment.

Her work has been recognized by the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and through several community awards that highlight her dedication to high-quality client care. In addition to her clinical practice, Angelique offers consultation and training to practitioners and organizations seeking to strengthen their skills in trauma- and dissociation-informed care.

Angelique specializes in working with First Responders, Veterans, and individuals affected by PTSD, complex PTSD, and dissociation. Her therapeutic approach blends EMDR with attachment-based principles and other evidence-informed models, including Polyvagal Theory, Ego-State Therapy, and Cognitive Therapies. She is known for her direct and collaborative style, tailoring treatment to each person’s needs to create a grounded, supportive, and effective therapeutic process.

Clients commonly seek Angelique’s support for:

• Operational Stress Injuries in First Responders and Veterans

• Intensive Psychotherapy

• Attachment-related challenges and negative core beliefs

• Overcoming narcissistic abuse/injury

• Phobias

• Support for therapists and other mental health professionals

• Difficulties in romantic, interpersonal, or familial relationships

• Emotional regulation difficulties, including intense or restricted emotions

• Personality disorders (e.g., Borderline Personality Disorder)

• Recent traumatic events (e.g., domestic violence, grief, accidents, workplace injury)

• Performance enhancement (athletics, leadership, public speaking, career development, academic testing)

• Psychedelic preparation and integration therapy

If you are feeling the impacts from your past or present experiences, then Angelique’s areas of specialty are likely a good fit for you. In sessions with her, you can expect to gain insight into the factors that have contributed to your difficulties and develop the necessary skills to navigate your present life with greater resilience and well-being.