Trauma and PTSD Therapists in St John's, NL
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Misuse, Trauma, including PTSD and C- PTSD, or issues related to Gender and Sexuality?
With over 20 years experience, my clinical focus is in Trauma/ PTSD, Substance Abuse, and Mood Disorders. Utilizing a Trauma-Informed approach, I draw upon Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral, and Interpersonal therapies and I also engage two-eyed seeing, neuroscience, mindfulness, and body-centered techniques.
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Misuse, Trauma, including PTSD and C- PTSD, or issues related to Gender and Sexuality?
With over 20 years experience, my clinical focus is in Trauma/ PTSD, Substance Abuse, and Mood Disorders. Utilizing a Trauma-Informed approach, I draw upon Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral, and Interpersonal therapies and I also engage two-eyed seeing, neuroscience, mindfulness, and body-centered techniques.
My ideal client may be struggling with trauma, neurodivergence, or issues around identity and emotional connection.
I offer a trauma-informed, integrative approach that combines EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CBT, among other techniques. I specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals and men’s mental health, creating a safe and compassionate space where clients can heal, build self-awareness, and develop tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
My ideal client may be struggling with trauma, neurodivergence, or issues around identity and emotional connection.
I offer a trauma-informed, integrative approach that combines EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CBT, among other techniques. I specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals and men’s mental health, creating a safe and compassionate space where clients can heal, build self-awareness, and develop tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
My approach is grounded in a trauma-informed, attachment-based lens that is inclusive, affirming, culturally sensitive, and person-centred.
I work with children, teens, and adults on anxiety, grief, relational challenges, self-esteem, ADHD, and trauma. I tailor our work based on what feels right for you, drawing from emotion-focused, narrative, DBT, and EMDR therapies, among others. I'm a Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator and use play therapy to support children's growth and connection.
My approach is grounded in a trauma-informed, attachment-based lens that is inclusive, affirming, culturally sensitive, and person-centred.
I work with children, teens, and adults on anxiety, grief, relational challenges, self-esteem, ADHD, and trauma. I tailor our work based on what feels right for you, drawing from emotion-focused, narrative, DBT, and EMDR therapies, among others. I'm a Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator and use play therapy to support children's growth and connection.
I am trained in EMDR, an approach for processing trauma, distressing life events, and distressing emotions.
I understand that it can be important to talk to someone with similar experiences and identities. I have lived experience as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and I aim to provide inclusive counselling to clients of all backgrounds.
I am trained in EMDR, an approach for processing trauma, distressing life events, and distressing emotions.
I understand that it can be important to talk to someone with similar experiences and identities. I have lived experience as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and I aim to provide inclusive counselling to clients of all backgrounds.
I hold a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, along with certifications in Trauma, Addictions, ADHD, Disordered Eating, and Mindfulness.
I use evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, IFS, EFT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. I specialize in supporting persons impacted by trauma ( PTSD, sexual, childhood, bullying, abuse, workplace, domestic abuse), disordered eating, body image, addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue/burnout, relationships, parenting, and grief.
I hold a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, along with certifications in Trauma, Addictions, ADHD, Disordered Eating, and Mindfulness.
I use evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, IFS, EFT, SFBT, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. I specialize in supporting persons impacted by trauma ( PTSD, sexual, childhood, bullying, abuse, workplace, domestic abuse), disordered eating, body image, addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue/burnout, relationships, parenting, and grief.
I worked with Eastern Health in both addictions and trauma treatment until 2017 and now work at Memorial University.
Traumatic experiences are often devastating in ways that interfere with life goals and relationships. You can change that by completing Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidence based approach that can adjusted to your personal preferences. I offer a safe space to discuss your thoughts and emotions with an option for treatment to address your stuck points.
I worked with Eastern Health in both addictions and trauma treatment until 2017 and now work at Memorial University.
Traumatic experiences are often devastating in ways that interfere with life goals and relationships. You can change that by completing Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidence based approach that can adjusted to your personal preferences. I offer a safe space to discuss your thoughts and emotions with an option for treatment to address your stuck points.
She has also completed post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy; Attachment Focused Psychotherapy; Trauma Integration Therapy; Strategies for Processing and Healing Grief; Critical Incident Stress Management; and, Suicide Intervention.
Marilyn is a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental therapist who supports people in their own personal development. She has particular interest in working with couples who may feel stuck in their relationship. Her post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy helps couples break old patterns of communication that are no longer working and reconnect on a deeper level. She also works with individuals who may experience relationship issues. Her post-graduate training in Attachment Focused Psychotherapy helps clients see how their style of connecting may be preventing them from experiencing the type of relationship they desire.
She has also completed post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy; Attachment Focused Psychotherapy; Trauma Integration Therapy; Strategies for Processing and Healing Grief; Critical Incident Stress Management; and, Suicide Intervention.
Marilyn is a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental therapist who supports people in their own personal development. She has particular interest in working with couples who may feel stuck in their relationship. Her post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy helps couples break old patterns of communication that are no longer working and reconnect on a deeper level. She also works with individuals who may experience relationship issues. Her post-graduate training in Attachment Focused Psychotherapy helps clients see how their style of connecting may be preventing them from experiencing the type of relationship they desire.
Both SE and DBR are gentle, powerful & scientifically informed and aim to resolve the core symptoms of emotional pain, shock & trauma, including PTSD & other painful life events that include anxiety, depression, grief, developmental and attachment trauma, guilt, shame & physical pain at the level of the brain and nervous system.
My approach empowers individuals by teaching you how to connect to your own body's responses, fostering a sense of control over the healing process and how life events cause nervous system dysregulation, impacting your daily life when experiencing and reliving the painful survival patterns of - fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, known as the Polyvagal Theory.
Both SE and DBR are gentle, powerful & scientifically informed and aim to resolve the core symptoms of emotional pain, shock & trauma, including PTSD & other painful life events that include anxiety, depression, grief, developmental and attachment trauma, guilt, shame & physical pain at the level of the brain and nervous system.
My approach empowers individuals by teaching you how to connect to your own body's responses, fostering a sense of control over the healing process and how life events cause nervous system dysregulation, impacting your daily life when experiencing and reliving the painful survival patterns of - fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, known as the Polyvagal Theory.
She has completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the neurobiology of trauma.
Challaina is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who holds a master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Memorial University. She is also a member of The Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada. Challaina has extensive experience working with children and their families, both within the education system and the public health domain. Within the area of counselling, Challaina has experience with individuals of various ages who are experiencing a range of mental health concerns and life challenges. She has experience with child developmental and supporting parents and their children through challenging life events.
She has completed additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the neurobiology of trauma.
Challaina is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who holds a master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Memorial University. She is also a member of The Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada. Challaina has extensive experience working with children and their families, both within the education system and the public health domain. Within the area of counselling, Challaina has experience with individuals of various ages who are experiencing a range of mental health concerns and life challenges. She has experience with child developmental and supporting parents and their children through challenging life events.
I integrate brainspotting, EMDR, somatic experiencing and others to help you work through symptoms like anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic, OCD, disordered eating and stuck patterns in relationship and other areas of your life.
It might be hard to imagine what “better “ might feel like, or to think about what life might be like without having to struggle with anxiety, depression or panic. Clients often come to my office having spent a long time learning to use skills to manage their symptoms, but were never told it was possible to heal from them. I work alongside clients to support them in gaining new insights and to heal the ways their bodies have held onto past experiences to resolve their symptoms. With the right tools and support, change can happen quickly. It can have a lasting and profound effect on your life.
I integrate brainspotting, EMDR, somatic experiencing and others to help you work through symptoms like anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic, OCD, disordered eating and stuck patterns in relationship and other areas of your life.
It might be hard to imagine what “better “ might feel like, or to think about what life might be like without having to struggle with anxiety, depression or panic. Clients often come to my office having spent a long time learning to use skills to manage their symptoms, but were never told it was possible to heal from them. I work alongside clients to support them in gaining new insights and to heal the ways their bodies have held onto past experiences to resolve their symptoms. With the right tools and support, change can happen quickly. It can have a lasting and profound effect on your life.
I enjoy supporting clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma.
We all aim for happiness. We want meaningful relationships, a work/life balance, feeling connected to that special someone, content children and so on. But, on this journey called life, we know there are ups and downs. Sometimes the downs can be so powerful they cause us to feel stuck and helpless. Let me help you find your happiness again.
I enjoy supporting clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma.
We all aim for happiness. We want meaningful relationships, a work/life balance, feeling connected to that special someone, content children and so on. But, on this journey called life, we know there are ups and downs. Sometimes the downs can be so powerful they cause us to feel stuck and helpless. Let me help you find your happiness again.
I am also a Binge Eating and Chronic Dieting Professional (BECDP) and a trauma-trained EMDR therapist.
I lead with a client-centered trauma-informed approach. I believe you are the master of your life however sometimes you may need support to help move you through a "stuck" situation. Together we can explore the questions you are unable to answer and find a way "through," while moving toward a happier and calmer present and future.
I am also a Binge Eating and Chronic Dieting Professional (BECDP) and a trauma-trained EMDR therapist.
I lead with a client-centered trauma-informed approach. I believe you are the master of your life however sometimes you may need support to help move you through a "stuck" situation. Together we can explore the questions you are unable to answer and find a way "through," while moving toward a happier and calmer present and future.
In our work together we will focus on developing new resources, processing unhealed trauma or distress and developing a deeper understanding of self, allowing you to live a more full life.
My extensive post-graduate training makes me best suited to support adults, children, and families who have past or current experiences with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, folks in the perinatal period and attachment and parenting concerns. I also support folks in navigating and processing single incident and complex trauma using EMDR.
In our work together we will focus on developing new resources, processing unhealed trauma or distress and developing a deeper understanding of self, allowing you to live a more full life.
My extensive post-graduate training makes me best suited to support adults, children, and families who have past or current experiences with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, folks in the perinatal period and attachment and parenting concerns. I also support folks in navigating and processing single incident and complex trauma using EMDR.
Whether you’re carrying trauma, navigating big emotions, or longing to feel more like yourself again, we’ll move at your pace.
I offer a steady, compassionate space where clients can safely explore trauma, emotions, and identity. Using IFS, EMDR, and a relational, client-led approach, I help clients build emotional safety, deepen self-trust, and reconnect with all parts of themselves.
Whether you’re carrying trauma, navigating big emotions, or longing to feel more like yourself again, we’ll move at your pace.
I offer a steady, compassionate space where clients can safely explore trauma, emotions, and identity. Using IFS, EMDR, and a relational, client-led approach, I help clients build emotional safety, deepen self-trust, and reconnect with all parts of themselves.
Hi, I’m Kayla – a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Mama of two, and birth trauma survivor in St.
I use a variety of approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and attachment-based therapy, to help you process trauma, manage stress, and build resilience. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your feelings, heal, and move forward with self-compassion and confidence.
Hi, I’m Kayla – a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Mama of two, and birth trauma survivor in St.
I use a variety of approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and attachment-based therapy, to help you process trauma, manage stress, and build resilience. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your feelings, heal, and move forward with self-compassion and confidence.
My experience and extensive post-graduate training make me best suited to work with those who are seeking support for trauma, anxiety/anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health - pregnancy & postpartum, OCD, grief and loss, stress, emotional regulation, parenting, and trichotillomania & skin picking.
We all experience challenges in life and reaching out for support can be very overwhelming. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you or your child so that you feel welcome and supported. We will work together to set individualized therapeutic goals that best meet your needs. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Naturopath (ND), EMDR Certified Therapist, and have a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have training in CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, Play Therapy, ERP for OCD, HRT for Trichotillomania & Skin Picking. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults.
My experience and extensive post-graduate training make me best suited to work with those who are seeking support for trauma, anxiety/anxiety disorders, perinatal mental health - pregnancy & postpartum, OCD, grief and loss, stress, emotional regulation, parenting, and trichotillomania & skin picking.
We all experience challenges in life and reaching out for support can be very overwhelming. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you or your child so that you feel welcome and supported. We will work together to set individualized therapeutic goals that best meet your needs. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Naturopath (ND), EMDR Certified Therapist, and have a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have training in CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, Play Therapy, ERP for OCD, HRT for Trichotillomania & Skin Picking. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults.
We offer counselling and therapy for anxiety, ADHD, depression, addictions, PTSD/C- PTSD, and various mental health concerns, alongside psychological assessments and holistic wellness services.
The Calm Place is a wellness centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with two physical locations at 238 Lemarchant Road and 300 Kenmount Road, as well as virtual options. Our team of over 20 certified mental health and wellness professionals provides a secure and calm environment for adults, youth, and couples seeking support. Ask us about direct billing.
We understand that therapy requires vulnerability—and vulnerability begins with feeling safe. At the core of our vision is creating a space where the nervous system can soften, allowing clients to settle and connect with a therapist who feels safe, supportive, and attuned.
We offer counselling and therapy for anxiety, ADHD, depression, addictions, PTSD/C- PTSD, and various mental health concerns, alongside psychological assessments and holistic wellness services.
The Calm Place is a wellness centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with two physical locations at 238 Lemarchant Road and 300 Kenmount Road, as well as virtual options. Our team of over 20 certified mental health and wellness professionals provides a secure and calm environment for adults, youth, and couples seeking support. Ask us about direct billing.
We understand that therapy requires vulnerability—and vulnerability begins with feeling safe. At the core of our vision is creating a space where the nervous system can soften, allowing clients to settle and connect with a therapist who feels safe, supportive, and attuned.
My areas of specialization include anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, grief and child abuse, attachment, and adoption, among others.
Offering reduced fee counselling. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I honor the strength you are demonstrating. I work with my clients to explore patterns of behavior and thought that can keep us in small and narrow places, and to reconnect to our wiser, balanced, and more joyful selves. My practice includes individual, couples, and family therapy with a noted passion for working with children through play. My counseling services are rooted in respect, compassion, and empathy for each individual client. My counselling approach focuses on promoting healing, emotional expression, and assists in personal development.
My areas of specialization include anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, grief and child abuse, attachment, and adoption, among others.
Offering reduced fee counselling. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I honor the strength you are demonstrating. I work with my clients to explore patterns of behavior and thought that can keep us in small and narrow places, and to reconnect to our wiser, balanced, and more joyful selves. My practice includes individual, couples, and family therapy with a noted passion for working with children through play. My counseling services are rooted in respect, compassion, and empathy for each individual client. My counselling approach focuses on promoting healing, emotional expression, and assists in personal development.
Some of these include but are not limited to children/youth, perinatal mental health, DBT, addictions, couples therapy, complex trauma, and ADHD.
In practice, I use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches within several modalities such as EMDR, play therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy. I specialize in young children, youth, play therapy interventions, and complex trauma across the lifespan, but I work with individuals of all ages with a variety of concerns.
Some of these include but are not limited to children/youth, perinatal mental health, DBT, addictions, couples therapy, complex trauma, and ADHD.
In practice, I use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches within several modalities such as EMDR, play therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy. I specialize in young children, youth, play therapy interventions, and complex trauma across the lifespan, but I work with individuals of all ages with a variety of concerns.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who aims to create safe spaces for people to navigate their struggles, stressors, and healing journeys. My approach to counselling is grounded in mindfulness-based therapy, which gives people the tools they need to become more aware of their present moment thoughts and feelings and helps identify how they may impact overall well-being. I operate from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. While working together, I hope that my clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who aims to create safe spaces for people to navigate their struggles, stressors, and healing journeys. My approach to counselling is grounded in mindfulness-based therapy, which gives people the tools they need to become more aware of their present moment thoughts and feelings and helps identify how they may impact overall well-being. I operate from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. While working together, I hope that my clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.