ABOUT ELEPHANT EYE EMDR
We Believe Healing Happens
in Connection.
A community of trauma-informed therapists united by a shared commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care, for every stage of the healing journey.
CRPO-Registered Therapists
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EMDR-Trained Clinicians
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Free 15-Min Consultation
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Available Online Across Ontario & Atlantic Canada
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CRPO-Registered Therapists ◦ EMDR-Trained Clinicians ◦ Free 15-Min Consultation ◦ Available Online Across Ontario & Atlantic Canada ◦
OUR MISSION
Not a Clinic.
A Community.
At Elephant Eye, we offer a space where healing is anchored in both art and science. We are trauma-informed, body-aware, and deeply human, and we offer more than one path to getting well.
Our licensed therapists specialize in EMDR and trauma-informed care, and bring integrative approaches across mental health, professional wellbeing, and whole-person wellness. Whatever brings you here, we believe in honouring your pace, protecting your dignity, and walking beside you with curiosity, warmth, and respect.
We believe compassionate relationships, emotional safety, and evidence-based care create the foundation for lasting healing, and that no one should have to navigate that journey alone.
WHY ELEPHANT EYE?
A Name Chosen With Intention and Heart
The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, memory, intuition, and emotional depth. These gentle giants live in close-knit communities, grieve their losses, and communicate through subtle vibration and body language, much like the quiet, layered communication that unfolds in therapy.
The eye represents awareness, presence, and the courage to look within. In healing, especially with approaches like EMDR, the journey often begins with how we see ourselves and our story.
We chose Elephant Eye because we believe healing is relational, embodied, and intuitive.
WHAT WE OFFER
EMDR & Integrative Wellness — Under One Roof
Our foundation is EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy. Around it, we've built a community of practitioners who support the whole person, mind, body, and professional life.
EMDR Therapy
Children & Teen Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Individual Psychotherapy
Somatic & Nervous System Work
Integrative Nutrition Support
Couples & Family Therapy
Professional & Corporate Wellbeing
Mindfulness Work
Meet the People You'll Work With
Amy Tremblay - Founder
BA, Dip.Sec.Ed, MACP, RP — Psychotherapist & EMDR Clinician
Amy works with individuals, couples, teens, and families across Ontario. She specializes in trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges, integrating EMDR with a warm, client-centred approach. She brings 15 years of experience working with children and youth before becoming a therapist.
Shannon works with individuals across Ontario. She specializes in trauma, grief, eating disorders, substance use, and ADHD, often where these overlap. She draws on CBT, DBT, ACT, and Compassion Inquiry.
THE TEAM
Every therapist at Elephant Eye brings deep clinical training and a genuine commitment to walking beside you, not ahead of you. Below are scannable snapshots; click any card to read a full bio.
Shannon Rooyakkers
BSW., RSW. — Registered Social Worker
Kim McCullough
MSW, RSW. - Registered Social Worker, OCSWSSW Psychotherapist, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapist
Kim works with individuals across Ontario and Atlantic Canada. She specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, dissociation, and nervous system dysregulation. She uses brainspotting, somatic work, sound therapy, and parts-based approaches, grounded in both Western neuroscience and Indigenous ways of knowing.
Frank Kakarelis - Founder
Frank works with individuals and couples across Ontario. He specializes in trauma, anxiety, and emotional patterns, weaving EMDR with somatic work and parts-based therapy. As both a Registered Psychotherapist and Kinesiologist, he brings a distinctly body-aware approach to healing.
MACP, R.Kine, Registered Psychotherapist & EMDR Clinician
Pamela Rose Thwaites
Pam works with individuals across Ontario. She is an EMDR specialist with a particular focus on trauma and anxiety, and brings a deeply culturally sensitive approach shaped by years of living and working internationally and within First Nations communities.
RP, MACP, M.Ed. & EMDR Clinician
Alexandra Zapata
MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
Alexandra works with adults across Ontario. She specializes in trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, and psychedelic preparation and integration. She offers sessions in both English and Spanish.
Joining Our Community Soon: Corporate Wellbeing Coach and Integrative Nutritionist. Email us if you're interested in those services.
Zoe Eliopoulos
B.A. RSW. - Registered Social Worker & EMDR Clinician
Zoe works with individuals and couples across Ontario. She is an EMDR clinician specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. She takes a gentle, collaborative approach that keeps clients grounded and in control throughout the process.
Melanie Huska
PhD, MSW, RSW. - Registered Social Worker & Trauma Informed Clinician
Melanie works with individuals across Ontario. She specializes in students, academics, and professionals navigating burnout, perfectionism, identity, and neurodivergence. She uses psychodynamic, somatic, and parts-based approaches, alongside ART, a brief, eye movement-based method.
GETTING STARTED
You Don't Need to Have It All Figured Out
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Book a Free Consultation
15 minutes with a therapist — no commitment. We'll talk about what's going on and whether we're the right fit.
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We Help You Find Your Match
Not sure which therapist is right? Tell us a little about yourself and we'll help match you before your first paid session.
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Begin at Your Own Pace
Sessions are online, 60 minutes, and built around what feels safe and manageable for you, not a fixed protocol.
FAQs
Is the free consultation really free?
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Yes — every therapist on our team offers a complimentary 15-minute consultation at no cost and with no commitment. It's a chance to meet, ask questions, and get a sense of whether it feels like a good fit before you book a paid session.
How do I know which therapist to book with?
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Start with a free consultation, it's the easiest way to get a feel for a therapist before committing. If you're not sure who to choose, email us with a little about what you're looking for and we'll suggest the best match based on your needs, preferences, and availability.
Can I switch therapists if it's not the right fit?
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Absolutely. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in healing, and finding the right fit matters. If after a session or two something doesn't feel right, please let us know, we'll help you transition to another therapist on our team without any awkwardness.
What if I don’t know which therapist to see?
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Send us a message and let us know what you are looking for help with and if there is anything particular type of support you are looking for. We will review your information and help make a recommendation for a therapist that we think would suit you.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
The First Step Is Just Saying Hello
Many people reach out when something just doesn't feel right anymore. That's enough. We'll take it from there.
Book a Free Consultation. 15 Minutes, No Commitment.