Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Georgetown, ON
Do you have past trauma that you are struggling to process that is it impacting your mood and behaviour?
I help you identify your triggers, talk through your emotions, develop healthy coping strategies and find solutions that work with your unique life. I specialise in working with teens and adults struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, Burnout, Relationships, and Self-Esteem.
Do you have past trauma that you are struggling to process that is it impacting your mood and behaviour?
I help you identify your triggers, talk through your emotions, develop healthy coping strategies and find solutions that work with your unique life. I specialise in working with teens and adults struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, Burnout, Relationships, and Self-Esteem.
I specialize in couples and interracial couples therapy, pre-marital counselling, individual therapy, trauma, older adults, and caregivers.
Welcome to Meaningful Connections! I’m Yasmeen Rafiq (MSW, RSW), a registered social worker servicing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). I have been practicing for over a decade. As a mom of three kids and a partner in an interracial marriage, I have had my fair share of struggles on the therapist’s couch. I’m passionate about genuinely giving back to others and myself, and I actively work on diversity and inclusion in mental health.
I specialize in couples and interracial couples therapy, pre-marital counselling, individual therapy, trauma, older adults, and caregivers.
Welcome to Meaningful Connections! I’m Yasmeen Rafiq (MSW, RSW), a registered social worker servicing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). I have been practicing for over a decade. As a mom of three kids and a partner in an interracial marriage, I have had my fair share of struggles on the therapist’s couch. I’m passionate about genuinely giving back to others and myself, and I actively work on diversity and inclusion in mental health.
My primary area of focus is trauma and PTSD.
It is not unusual to feel overwhelmed by life at times. Sometimes we simply do not have the tools to cope effectively. That is where I hope to make a difference for you. As a therapist my role is to support you without judgement, meet you where you are at, and respond to you with empathy. I will help you challenge thoughts and beliefs, identify unhealthy patterns and examine differing perspectives. Together we will start to uncover emotions, thoughts and behaviors together that may be keeping you feeling "stuck". I hope to support you in making decisions that will shift your relationship with yourself and others.
My primary area of focus is trauma and PTSD.
It is not unusual to feel overwhelmed by life at times. Sometimes we simply do not have the tools to cope effectively. That is where I hope to make a difference for you. As a therapist my role is to support you without judgement, meet you where you are at, and respond to you with empathy. I will help you challenge thoughts and beliefs, identify unhealthy patterns and examine differing perspectives. Together we will start to uncover emotions, thoughts and behaviors together that may be keeping you feeling "stuck". I hope to support you in making decisions that will shift your relationship with yourself and others.
Although I offer a wide range of services, I specialize in empowering individuals to overcome challenges associated with trauma, stress management, life transitions, anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
My aim is to provide a warm, safe, non-judgmental space in which we can unpack and navigate your difficult life experiences, while drawing from various therapeutic interventions including: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
Although I offer a wide range of services, I specialize in empowering individuals to overcome challenges associated with trauma, stress management, life transitions, anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
My aim is to provide a warm, safe, non-judgmental space in which we can unpack and navigate your difficult life experiences, while drawing from various therapeutic interventions including: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP).
Sara
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, EMDR, CCTP-II, HBASc
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping survivors of trauma—including narcissistic abuse and complex PTSD—build mind-body connection, calm their nervous systems, gain new skills, and heal old wounds.
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, shame, or self-doubt? Have painful experiences or toxic relationships left you stuck in patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-blame? Is your inner critic louder than your own voice, leaving you exhausted from holding it all together?
If you’ve tried therapy before and felt reduced to a checklist of symptoms, my work is different. I see your patterns as survival strategies that once kept you safe—even if they hold you back now. Therapy is a space to slow down, feel truly heard, and make sense of the experiences that shaped you so you can move toward a life that feels fulfilling.
I specialize in helping survivors of trauma—including narcissistic abuse and complex PTSD—build mind-body connection, calm their nervous systems, gain new skills, and heal old wounds.
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, shame, or self-doubt? Have painful experiences or toxic relationships left you stuck in patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-blame? Is your inner critic louder than your own voice, leaving you exhausted from holding it all together?
If you’ve tried therapy before and felt reduced to a checklist of symptoms, my work is different. I see your patterns as survival strategies that once kept you safe—even if they hold you back now. Therapy is a space to slow down, feel truly heard, and make sense of the experiences that shaped you so you can move toward a life that feels fulfilling.
I help people facing high stress, burnout, trauma, through a collaborative process focused on your goals.
New Times & Days Available. Whatever challenges you’re facing - please know that you are not alone and change is within reach. Life brings painful seasons and if you have been struggling, taking the time to pause and heal is life-giving. I am committed to meaningful, supportive connections where we can work through the unique challenges you face.
I help people facing high stress, burnout, trauma, through a collaborative process focused on your goals.
New Times & Days Available. Whatever challenges you’re facing - please know that you are not alone and change is within reach. Life brings painful seasons and if you have been struggling, taking the time to pause and heal is life-giving. I am committed to meaningful, supportive connections where we can work through the unique challenges you face.
I work with adults who have experienced trauma, PTSD, and occupational stress injury.
My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, respect and a genuine desire to build your inner strength in navigating life’s challenges. Trauma can leave people feeling overwhelmed, disconnected and unsure of where to turn. I strive to create a safer space where we can engage in curiosity about your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
I work with adults who have experienced trauma, PTSD, and occupational stress injury.
My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, respect and a genuine desire to build your inner strength in navigating life’s challenges. Trauma can leave people feeling overwhelmed, disconnected and unsure of where to turn. I strive to create a safer space where we can engage in curiosity about your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, MA, CHyp, RP#6934
4 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
I am a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), EMDR Certified Therapist, a Sensorimotor Trauma Therapist, and an Emotionally Focused Couple, Individual, and Family Therapist.
At times, many of us face emotions and suffering that can feel overwhelmingly painful, disheartening, and difficult to bear, often due to unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and step-families, providing support through a range of therapeutic approaches, including
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems
I am a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), EMDR Certified Therapist, a Sensorimotor Trauma Therapist, and an Emotionally Focused Couple, Individual, and Family Therapist.
At times, many of us face emotions and suffering that can feel overwhelmingly painful, disheartening, and difficult to bear, often due to unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and step-families, providing support through a range of therapeutic approaches, including
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems
Tenny Keshishian
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MCP
3 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
Waitlist for new clients
I offer an individualistic and holistic approach, specifically tailoring the treatment plan to suit your unique needs. I very much recognize the influence of the biological, psychological and social components of our lives that shape who we are and work to incorporate these in your journey towards healing. I have worked within a diverse variety of settings, with couples and individuals ages 12 and older.
I offer an individualistic and holistic approach, specifically tailoring the treatment plan to suit your unique needs. I very much recognize the influence of the biological, psychological and social components of our lives that shape who we are and work to incorporate these in your journey towards healing. I have worked within a diverse variety of settings, with couples and individuals ages 12 and older.
I work with survivors of trauma, relationship issues, and anxiety.
I use Emotion Focused, Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, and Mindfulness Therapies. Our therapeutic relationship is my priority: based on trust, openness, and respect. You will gain insight into yourself, with my input as a sounding board. We can work through difficult emotions by experiencing, exploring, and resolving them in a safe environment together.
I work with survivors of trauma, relationship issues, and anxiety.
I use Emotion Focused, Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, and Mindfulness Therapies. Our therapeutic relationship is my priority: based on trust, openness, and respect. You will gain insight into yourself, with my input as a sounding board. We can work through difficult emotions by experiencing, exploring, and resolving them in a safe environment together.
I work with women facing anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and life's big transitions.
Are you at the point where you have realized "this just isn’t working anymore?" You’re doing everything “right,” but you still feel anxious, overwhelmed, and honestly a little lost. You keep it together on the outside, but inside it’s a different story. You’re tired of overthinking, carrying so much on your own, and pretending you’re okay. Maybe you’ve been through things you don’t talk about, but they still show up in your day-to-day. If you’ve been holding it together for everyone else while quietly falling apart on the inside you’re NOT alone. I help women like you feel seen, understood, and a little less overwhelmed by it all.
I work with women facing anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and life's big transitions.
Are you at the point where you have realized "this just isn’t working anymore?" You’re doing everything “right,” but you still feel anxious, overwhelmed, and honestly a little lost. You keep it together on the outside, but inside it’s a different story. You’re tired of overthinking, carrying so much on your own, and pretending you’re okay. Maybe you’ve been through things you don’t talk about, but they still show up in your day-to-day. If you’ve been holding it together for everyone else while quietly falling apart on the inside you’re NOT alone. I help women like you feel seen, understood, and a little less overwhelmed by it all.
I have extensive experience supporting those who have been impacted by trauma, and I also work with clients facing other concerns such as anxiety, depression, other mood disorders, significant life stressors, grief, and substance use.
I’m a registered social worker with extensive experience in mental health and addiction, and am deeply dedicated to helping adults face life’s challenges with compassion and care. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals including military members, veterans and first responders - such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers and nurses - who often face unique and complex stressors in both their personal and professional lives.
I have extensive experience supporting those who have been impacted by trauma, and I also work with clients facing other concerns such as anxiety, depression, other mood disorders, significant life stressors, grief, and substance use.
I’m a registered social worker with extensive experience in mental health and addiction, and am deeply dedicated to helping adults face life’s challenges with compassion and care. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals including military members, veterans and first responders - such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, 911 dispatchers and nurses - who often face unique and complex stressors in both their personal and professional lives.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, unresolved trauma, addiction, or family conflict—and is ready to do the deep, sometimes uncomfortable work of healing.
I know how hard it can be to reach out for support—because I’ve been there too. With over eight years of personal recovery from mental health challenges and addiction, I bring a deep, lived understanding to the therapeutic space. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to begin, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Let's do this together.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck—struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, unresolved trauma, addiction, or family conflict—and is ready to do the deep, sometimes uncomfortable work of healing.
I know how hard it can be to reach out for support—because I’ve been there too. With over eight years of personal recovery from mental health challenges and addiction, I bring a deep, lived understanding to the therapeutic space. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to begin, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Let's do this together.
Root Cause Counselling and Clinical
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Georgetown, ON L7G
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with individuals facing anxiety, emotional distress, relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, self-confidence issues, church hurts, various forms of trauma-childhood, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, infidelity, separation/divorce and more.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, utilizing trauma-informed and strength-based approaches recognizing the mind, body, and soul connection. I see mostly women from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. I utilize modalities such as EMDR, EFT, IFS, Narrative and CBT Therapy.
Christian counseling is available upon request.
I have worked with individuals facing anxiety, emotional distress, relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, self-confidence issues, church hurts, various forms of trauma-childhood, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, infidelity, separation/divorce and more.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma, utilizing trauma-informed and strength-based approaches recognizing the mind, body, and soul connection. I see mostly women from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. I utilize modalities such as EMDR, EFT, IFS, Narrative and CBT Therapy.
Christian counseling is available upon request.
An important part of healing is understanding the connection between mind and body and how it relates to experiences of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I have an interest in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, and life challenges. I also specialize in supporting survivors of trauma and work to ensure they are nurtured through their healing journey. There is hope for healing and regulating uncomfortable and difficult emotions.
An important part of healing is understanding the connection between mind and body and how it relates to experiences of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I have an interest in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, and life challenges. I also specialize in supporting survivors of trauma and work to ensure they are nurtured through their healing journey. There is hope for healing and regulating uncomfortable and difficult emotions.
Together, we can explore past trauma and understand its impact on your life today.
I truly believe you have what it takes within you to overcome your challenges and move toward the life you want to live. I will work with you to identify the past events that remain upsetting to you today and use IFS and EMDR therapy along with other techniques to reduce emotional, physical, and cognitive distress.
Together, we can explore past trauma and understand its impact on your life today.
I truly believe you have what it takes within you to overcome your challenges and move toward the life you want to live. I will work with you to identify the past events that remain upsetting to you today and use IFS and EMDR therapy along with other techniques to reduce emotional, physical, and cognitive distress.
My work focuses on helping clients process difficult emotional experiences and trauma, build hope and self-compassion, and shift long-standing negative beliefs.
Shauna Switzer, MA, RP, MCP, C-PD, C.Hyp, EMDR & Couple Therapist
Clinical Director & Supervisor.
At times, we all face emotions and experiences that feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. These challenges can arise from life transitions, relationship struggles, or deeply personal stressors. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting adults, adolescents, families, and step-families as they navigate these moments and move toward healing and growth.My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
My work focuses on helping clients process difficult emotional experiences and trauma, build hope and self-compassion, and shift long-standing negative beliefs.
Shauna Switzer, MA, RP, MCP, C-PD, C.Hyp, EMDR & Couple Therapist
Clinical Director & Supervisor.
At times, we all face emotions and experiences that feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. These challenges can arise from life transitions, relationship struggles, or deeply personal stressors. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I specialize in supporting adults, adolescents, families, and step-families as they navigate these moments and move toward healing and growth.My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
You may be carrying trauma, anxiety, perimenopause changes, motherhood stress, or emotional overwhelm while still trying to hold everything together.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy navigating trauma, anxiety, motherhood, perimenopause, burnout, narcissistic parent or partner abuse, emotional neglect, and life transitions. Integrating nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, IFS, attachment and art therapy and more.
You may be carrying trauma, anxiety, perimenopause changes, motherhood stress, or emotional overwhelm while still trying to hold everything together.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy navigating trauma, anxiety, motherhood, perimenopause, burnout, narcissistic parent or partner abuse, emotional neglect, and life transitions. Integrating nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, IFS, attachment and art therapy and more.
I specialize in trauma therapy and substance use counselling, offering support for those who are navigating the effects of past trauma or struggling with substance use.
Therapy for people who are tired of pretending they're "fine!"
You don’t need to have it all figured out to be here. If you’re navigating life experiences that have left you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode - welcome. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. Therapy doesn’t require the right words, a clear plan, or knowing where to start. You can show up guarded, unsure, skeptical, hopeful, or all of the above. Come as you are.
I specialize in trauma therapy and substance use counselling, offering support for those who are navigating the effects of past trauma or struggling with substance use.
Therapy for people who are tired of pretending they're "fine!"
You don’t need to have it all figured out to be here. If you’re navigating life experiences that have left you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode - welcome. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside and quietly exhausted on the inside. Therapy doesn’t require the right words, a clear plan, or knowing where to start. You can show up guarded, unsure, skeptical, hopeful, or all of the above. Come as you are.
I bring with me a calm, trauma-informed demeanor, coupled with a toolkit of mental health strategies.
True healing is the return of body, mind, and emotion to balance. It is the spiritual restoration of wholeness to all parts of the Being. Recovery is a personal journey of self-discovery and regaining control of your path to wellness. This journey will involve learning from challenges and developing self-awareness about strengths and passions in order to develop meaningful goals related to your purposeful life.
I bring with me a calm, trauma-informed demeanor, coupled with a toolkit of mental health strategies.
True healing is the return of body, mind, and emotion to balance. It is the spiritual restoration of wholeness to all parts of the Being. Recovery is a personal journey of self-discovery and regaining control of your path to wellness. This journey will involve learning from challenges and developing self-awareness about strengths and passions in order to develop meaningful goals related to your purposeful life.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
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.