ISSUES

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

What is AEDP Therapy?

AEDP is a gentle yet powerful psychotherapy model that helps you move from pain to healing by focusing on emotional experiences and the mind-body connection. It is grounded in attachment theory, neuroplasticity, and affective neuroscience, meaning that therapy actively helps rewire the brain toward greater resilience and self-compassion.

AEDP is particularly helpful if you:

• Feel stuck in old emotional patterns or past trauma

• Struggle with anxious attachment, self-doubt, or emotional regulation

• Want deeper, more fulfilling relationships

• Are seeking trauma-informed therapy that moves beyond just talking

• Want to heal from PTSD, complex PTSD (CPTSD), or childhood emotional neglect

How AEDP Therapy Works

Unlike traditional talk therapy, AEDP focuses on experiencing emotions in real-time with your therapist, fostering deep transformation. Instead of avoiding pain, AEDP helps you move through it safely, unlocking new insights, self-compassion, and emotional resilience.

In AEDP, you will:

• Learn how to slow down and feel your emotions in a safe, structured way

• Develop a stronger, more secure attachment to yourself and others

• Experience the power of deep emotional connection in therapy

• Uncover and strengthen your innate capacity for healing and self-growth

• Move beyond coping into true transformation and lasting confidence

What Can AEDP Therapy Help With?

AEDP is highly effective for individuals facing:

• Anxiety & Panic Attacks – Learn how to regulate emotions and find relief from racing thoughts.

• Trauma & PTSD – Heal at the root level through experiential, emotion-focused work.

• Attachment & Relationship Challenges – Build deeper, more secure relationships.

• Low Self-Esteem & Confidence – Discover a more compassionate and empowered sense of self.

• Emotional Numbness & Disconnection – Reconnect with yourself and feel more present.

What to Expect During Your First AEDP Sessions

Starting AEDP therapy can feel like a new and transformative experience. In your first few sessions, your therapist will focus on creating a safe and supportive space where you can begin exploring your emotions at a comfortable pace.

• Your therapist will take the time to understand your history, challenges, and goals for therapy.

• Together, you’ll learn how to slow down and notice emotional and bodily experiences in the moment.

• AEDP emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship, so expect warmth, engagement, and encouragement as you begin to process emotions in new ways.

• Sessions may include gentle interventions to help you connect with emotions, uncover patterns, and foster healing.

• Over time, you’ll begin to notice shifts in how you relate to yourself and others, building a deeper sense of security and confidence.

Why Choose AEDP at Amanda Neves Therapy?

Our team of experienced therapists provides individual therapy both in-person in Toronto and online across Ontario. We believe in therapy that doesn’t just help you manage symptoms - it fundamentally changes how you experience yourself and the world.

Our clinicians are Level 1 and Level 2 AEDP practitioners certified by the AEDP Institute in NYC, and we regularly engage in education and supervision to provide the most collaborative care possible.

Not sure which therapist is the right fit for you? Our Meet Your Match page can help! Simply fill out our matching form, and we’ll recommend the therapist on our team best suited to support you on your healing journey.

Start Your Healing Journey Today

Are you ready to move past old wounds and step into emotional healing? AEDP can help you feel more alive, connected, and resilient in your everyday life.

Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if AEDP is right for you.
Let’s work together to create lasting transformation.