Psychologist

Dr. Edna W. Magder

Ed.D., C.Psych.

About

Dr. Edna Weissman Magder, Ed.D., C.Psych., is a Toronto-based clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience.

Her clinical practice focuses on helping adults through trauma recovery, life transitions, and marital issues. Dr. Magder is known for treating adjustment difficulties, including relocation stress, grief, and identity challenges. She offers therapy in English, Hebrew, and German.

She provides evidence-based therapy, integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with trauma-informed approaches. As a multilingual psychologist in Toronto, Dr. Magder supports Hebrew-speaking and German-speaking clients in their native languages. Her psychotherapy services are available both in-person and virtually, making care accessible across Toronto and beyond.


She holds an Ed.D. in Applied Psychology from the University of Toronto and has trained at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Sunnybrook and Women's College hospitals. She is licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Dr. Magder works with individuals, couples, and families dealing with emotional distress, relationship struggles, cultural adjustment, & intergenerational trauma transmission.  Clients appreciate her calm, thoughtful approach in navigating complex psychological issues. Her Psychological services include PTSD, stress-related conditions, and cross-cultural mental health issues. She is also a published author. Her therapy practice is client-centered, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and rooted in deep clinical insight.


Looking for a trauma therapist in Toronto who speaks Hebrew or German? Dr. Magder welcomes you.

  • Dr. Magder offers confidential and insurance-eligible services.

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Psychological services

  • Trauma & PTSD

    Trauma & PTSD

    This aligns with her primary clinical focus and is often a key driver for seeking therapy.

  • Life Transitions & Adjustment Challenges

    Life Transitions & Adjustment Challenges

    Relevant for immigrants, expats, and anyone going through identity or cultural shifts.

  • Couples & Relationship Therapy

    Couples & Relationship Therapy

    Family and couples work is mentioned as a key part of her practice.

  • Cross-Cultural & Multilingual Therapy

    Cross-Cultural & Multilingual Therapy

    Especially valuable in Toronto’s multicultural context and for new immigrants.

 

Let’s start the conversation

You are invited to take a step toward emotional safety and support. Sessions are offered both in-person at the Toronto clinic and online via Zoom.

Since the pandemic, Dr. Magder has worked extensively with clients remotely. Over the years, online sessions have proven to be just as warm, intimate, and effective as those held in person. Especially in these challenging times, she works with clients across Ontario and beyond.

Together, we will find the right path for you — at your pace, in your language, and with care.