
Marlo Drago
She/HerMSW
Registered Social Worker

Parcours
I’m a Registered Social Worker with over 12 years of experience supporting clients through trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. My approach is rooted in EMDR, polyvagal theory, somatic therapy, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness. I’ve completed extensive training in trauma therapy and bring a grounded, compassionate presence to each session. My background also includes yoga and movement-based practices, which support mind-body healing. I work virtually across Ontario, helping clients reconnect with safety, self-trust, and inner resilience.
Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi
My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded in EMDR, polyvagal theory, and somatic therapy. Sessions are collaborative and paced gently to support safety and nervous system regulation. Whether we’re exploring beliefs, processing trauma, or building coping tools, I meet you where you are. Clients describe me as calm, warm, and non-judgmental — someone who helps them feel truly seen. Therapy with me often feels like finally exhaling after holding your breath for too long.
Domaines d’expertise
Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.

Anxiété (Anxiety)

Régulation émotionnelle (Emotional Regulation)

Douleur chronique (Chronic Pain)

Traumatisme (Trauma)

Traumatisme de l'enfance (Childhood Trauma)

épuisement professionnel (Burnout)
J’offre également un accompagnement compétent dans ces domaines et j’accueille les client·e·s qui souhaitent du soutien sur ces enjeux.

éducation parentale (Parenting)
Approches thérapeutiques
Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.

EMDR polyvagal (Polyvagal EMDR)
Polyvagal EMDR combines the power of trauma processing with gentle nervous system regulation. This approach helps you feel safer and more grounded while working through painful memories. By understanding how your body responds to stress (fight, flight, freeze), we can tailor the therapy to move at your pace—supporting healing without feeling overwhelmed. Many clients find that this method helps them release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and feel more in control of their emotions. It’s a compassionate, body-aware way to process trauma and reclaim your sense of safety and self.

Thérapie basée sur la sensibilisation au trauma (Trauma-informed Therapy)
Trauma-informed therapy is about creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported. It helps reduce overwhelming symptoms, makes it easier to manage emotions, and builds trust between you and your therapist. This approach gently supports you in understanding your past without judgment, and empowers you to develop healthier ways of coping. Over time, it can help you feel more grounded and less dependent on crisis supports, while making steady progress in your healing journey.

Thérapie comportementale dialectique (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
DBT is a skills-based therapy that helps you manage intense emotions, build stronger relationships, and reduce self-destructive patterns. It blends mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills to support you in feeling more balanced and in control. In sessions, we focus on both acceptance and change—helping you honor where you are while also making meaningful shifts. Many clients find DBT empowering because it gives them real tools they can use right away, in everyday life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in cycles that don’t serve you, DBT offers practical support to help you feel more grounded, present, and confident.

Thérapie d'acceptation et d'engagement (Acceptance And Commitment Therapy)
ACT helps you make space for difficult thoughts and feelings, without letting them control your life. Instead of trying to push pain away, we work on accepting what’s outside of your control—and committing to actions that move you toward the life you want. You’ll learn how to unhook from unhelpful thoughts, connect with your values, and take meaningful steps forward. Many clients find ACT helpful when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. It’s a gentle but powerful way to build resilience, clarity, and a deeper sense of purpose.
J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :

Approche somatique (Somatic Approach)

pleine conscience (Mindfulness)
Communautés desservies et expertise culturelle
Voici les populations et communautés culturelles que je suis particulièrement qualifié·e à soutenir.
Populations que je dessers

Adultes

Jeunes et jeunes adultes

Millennials
Titres professionnels

Registered Social Worker
- No de permis 823084
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Parcours académique

Masters of Social Work
University of Toronto, Canada
Formation spécialisée
EMDR Basic Training
Trauma Training Institute
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
PESI
Polyvagal Theory
PESI
Trauma Training Certificate
SickKids CCMH
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Russ Harris
Emplacements et services offerts
FAQ
Le saviez-vous?

I know how powerful therapy can be (I have been myself)— it’s why I do this work. I bring empathy and lived experience to every session.
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