EMDR Consultant
EMDR Toronto
Sophia Barna M.Ed., M.S.W. is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician & Certified EMDR Therapist, Consultant and Trainer. Originally a psychologist in Romania, Sophia holds two Master’s degrees from the University of Toronto and has been practicing psychotherapy in Canada for over 25 years, with an expertise in trauma-based conditions, optimal performance and spirituality. She is the author of “The SIMPLE Way: A Graceful Path to Success,” a book that guides readers towards achieving success through a holistic and mindful approach.
Sophia is renowned for her pioneering work in EMDR, specifically in the areas of academic and performance enhancement as well as EMDR and consciousness research. Her signature programs, such as “EMDR for Optimal Performance ” and “Transcending the Levels of Consciousness with EMDR,” have been presented in diverse countries including Ecuador, Israel, Turkey, Romania, Japan, the United States, and Canada.
In her practice, Sophia offers both individual and group EMDR therapy, as well as comprehensive programs (e.g., “Healing and Flourishing with EMDR”) and “EMDR Intensives” and retreats designed to promote healing and personal growth.
Additionally, she offers accredited EMDR trainings and supervision to other mental health professionals, fostering a community of practice that is dedicated to the highest standards of care.
Sophia’s commitment to excellence and her passion for helping others transcend their challenges make her a leading figure in the field of mental health and EMDR therapy. Whether through her clinical practice, her writing, or her international training sessions, Sophia continues to inspire and empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
270 Hillmount Ave , Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6B 1Y3
Phone: (647) 608-6615
Email: sophia.barna@crossingyourbridges.ca
Population Served:
Adult
Languages:
How EMDR is Offered:
Both online and in-person
Areas of Expertise:
Anxiety
Attachment Focussed
Birth Trauma
C-PTSD
Critical Illness
Depression
EMDR Intensives
Grief & Bereavement
Medical Trauma
PTSD
Pain
Panic Attacks
Phobias
Road Traffic Accidents
Sexual Abuse