Question 1

What is childhood trauma therapy?

Accepted Answer

Childhood trauma therapy is a specialized form of therapy that helps adults process and heal from difficult experiences in childhood — including emotional neglect, abuse, parentification, and loss. At Marlo Drago Therapy, treatment follows a three-phase model: Safety and Stabilization, Processing, and Integration, using EMDR, somatic therapy, and IFS.

Question 2

How does EMDR help with childhood trauma?

Accepted Answer

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain reprocess stuck traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation — eye movements, tapping, or sounds. For childhood trauma, EMDR can reduce the emotional intensity of old memories so they no longer drive current behaviour, anxiety, or relationship patterns.

Question 3

Do I need to remember my childhood trauma to heal from it?

Accepted Answer

No. Healing from childhood trauma does not require a detailed or clear memory of what happened. Many clients carry the effects of early experiences — anxiety, people-pleasing, difficulty with trust — without having explicit memories. Therapy works with your nervous system and present-day patterns, not just the past.

Question 4

Is childhood trauma therapy available virtually in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Marlo Drago Therapy offers fully virtual childhood trauma therapy across Ontario, including Toronto, Ottawa, London, Guelph, Mississauga, Hamilton, York Region, and North York. Sessions are delivered via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.

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