About New Moon Psychotherapy
Emilia Pacholec,
MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinic Director
New moons symbolize new beginnings.
In many ways, therapy is a new beginning.
By letting go of old behavioural and emotional patterns, we make space for new ones. By processing trauma, we open new ways of thinking and understanding. By learning different strategies, we create new ways of responding.
Emilia Pacholec, MA, RP, built New Moon Psychotherapy as a sanctuary for those who have felt “too much” or “too broken” elsewhere. The practice blends evidence-based approaches like EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy with the warmth and honesty of genuine human connection. Here, trauma isn’t something to erase; it’s something to understand, integrate, and rise from.
Although we can’t hit delete on our past experiences (we wish we could), our past is not a life sentence. You can rise above your symptoms and begin living the life you want and deserve. At New Moon Psychotherapy, every session is an invitation to feel lighter, freer, and more at ease in your body, relationships, and life. We’re here to help you build a meaningful and fulfilling life and to walk beside you through your healing journey.
Our Mission
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime (Statistics Canada, 2021). These experiences ripple across emotional, physical, and social well-being, and often, across the well-being of future generations.
Our mission is to transform lives through trauma recovery.
Trauma may shape your story, but resiliency can redefine it.
We believe that with effective therapy, compassion, and collaboration, survivors can rise and reclaim their lives. Guided by evolving research, we provide evidence-based psychotherapy that helps you heal, not just manage symptoms.
We’re not trauma-informed, we’re trauma-focused.
Understanding trauma is one thing; knowing how to treat it is another. Many survivors learned the why in past therapy, but not the how. That is where we come in.
At New Moon Psychotherapy, trauma is not a life sentence. It is a starting point for healing, reconnection, and growth.
We also recognize that no two stories are the same. Our team respects diversity in backgrounds, values, and identities. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, honouring lived and generational experiences, and offering culturally sensitive, affirming care for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and polyamorous communities.
At New Moon Psychotherapy, we value therapy that is:
Results-based
We use research-supported methods that create measurable, lasting change, helping you move beyond survival into growth.
Empowering
We believe healing happens when you feel agency, choice, and supported enough to reclaim your voice and write your own story.
Authentic
We show up as more than therapists; we’re real people, building honest, grounded relationships with mutual respect, trust, and genuine connection from day one.
Our Approach
How Our Therapy in Toronto Works
We start by getting to know you, your story, experiences, and your strengths so we can understand how best to support you. We create a safe, confidential space where you can share openly.
Together, we clarify your goals and hopes for therapy and outline a path to help you get there. We choose evidence-based steps that feel manageable, respectful, and aligned with your values.
We help you make sense of your experiences and gently release patterns that keep you stuck. You’ll get practical strategies to help you move toward a life that you’ve always wanted
New Moon Psychotherapy
How To Get Started
Let this be your new beginning.
Therapy in Toronto’s Fashion District with secure online therapy sessions across Ontario.