Somatic Therapy
Somatic Therapy
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Unsticking What’s Stuck
Hi, I’m Mac — a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner &Therapist that specializes in unsticking the psychological & physiological effects of trauma, stress, and anxiety .
What I Offer
What I Offer
1:1 Sessions
60 minute individual therapy sessions rooted in Somatic Experiencing & Gestalt Psychotherapy held in-person in Toronto, Ontario or virtually across Ontario.
Group Workshops
Public or private group workshops to learn about the nervous system & tangible tools of supporting nervous system regulation.
Ways of Working in Session
Ways of Working in Session
Move
Moving your body helps to sense your body.
Informed by Somatic Movement & Movement for Trauma, we’ll explore shapes and sequences aimed restoring nervous system regulation, reconnecting to sensation, and increasing access to connect & tend to your body in a supportive way.
Talk
Talking tell us how your story is felt and what may feel stuck.
As you talk about your experiences, we’ll get curious about the felt side of the story, the meanings you make, and ways you respond to what happened there-and-then in the here-and-now.
Try
Experiencing aids awareness & supports feeling the “unsticking”.
Together, we’ll explore ways of actively engaging with your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and ways of being to support the possibility of feeling & relating to your experience in a new way.
We work with the body because what “makes sense” doesn’t always add up with what our bodies sense. Healing requires feeling, but only with the right, co-created conditions.
Feel It For Yourself
Feel It For Yourself
FAQs
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As of November 2025, I am no longer accepting new clients in preparation for maternity leave beginning January 2026.
If you are interested in working together when my practice reopens and being notified of when I am accepting new clients for 1:1 Therapy, Personal SE Sessions for SEI Students, or offering group & corporate workshops, please fill out a Contact Form and select “Join Waitlist”
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Click here to learn more about me and my education & training.
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To learn more about how a session may look & feel, click here.
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Trauma is any disruption that overwhelms our capacity to exist, adapt, and thrive. It can occur when an experience is:
Too much too soon
Not enough for too long
Too much for too long
There is not enough time or space needed to heal
The resources to navigate external stressors are not available
An individual or collective are stripped of their agency
Instincts, intuitions, or responses are hindered
The effects of trauma can be felt immediately or over time and is also strongly influenced by cultural, social, structural, and development factors - many of which are systemic in nature.
To learn more about how trauma can can have a physiological impact and result in nervous system dysregulation, click here.
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Nervous system dysregulation can be a result of stress conditions and trauma, though a medical professional should always be consulted to rule out other possible causes.
Click here to learn more about the symptoms and syndromes that can be influenced by nervous system dysregulation.
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In-person sessions are held in a clinic space in Liberty Village, Toronto conveniently located right next to the King-Liberty GO Train station.
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While working towards registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as a supervised Student Therapist, therapy sessions are 60 minutes and billed at $135.00.
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Anti-oppressive practices are critical in building a future where access is abundant and belonging is felt.
As one of such practices, a number of reduced rate sessions are available for those experiencing economic marginalization due to the host of systemic issues that create it.
To inquire about reduced rate session availability, feel free to reach out by filling out a Contact form or by booking a Discovery Call.
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As of June 2025, I am working towards registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as a supervised Student Therapist.
Therefore, sessions are generally not covered by insurance. If you have a Health Spending Account or Wellness Account through your employer, it’s worth reaching out to your insurance provider to see if sessions might be covered.
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Click here to learn more about Somatic Experiencing.
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Click here to learn more about Gestalt Psychotherapy.
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If you live outside of Ontario or Canada and are curious about working together, please fill out a Contact Form to inquire about Somatic Skills Coaching.
Please note that these sessions are outside of the scope of psychotherapy and are not psychotherapeutic in nature. They are not designed to serve as a replacement for therapy, but can be a supportive supplement for those actively engaged in psychotherapy with a licensed mental health professional.
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For students pursuing professional training with Somatic Experiencing International, founded by Dr. Peter Levine, I’m an approved to offer Personal Sessions at the Beginning Level and am an Intermediate-Level Assistant in the SE™ Professional Training Program.
To book a Personal Session, click here.
Sensing Some Curiosity?
Let’s Connect.
E: hi@mckenzietaylor.ca
As of November 2025, I am no longer accepting new clients in preparation for maternity leave beginning January 2026.
If you are interested in working together when my practice reopens and being notified of when I am accepting new clients for 1:1 Therapy, Personal SE Sessions for SEI Students, or offering group & corporate workshops, please fill out a Contact Form and select “Join Waitlist”