Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hamilton, ON

Dr. Lisa Bourque has worked in a private practice and a hospital setting for over 10 years. Dr. Lisa Bourque offers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to individuals, couples, and families. .CBT helps clients understand how their thoughts and behaviors influence their feelings. Dr. Lisa Bourque has a special interest in treating anxiety disorders (panic attacks, agoraphobia, social phobia, specific phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, trauma , and posttraumatic stress disorder), mood disorders, anger management, stress management, addiction, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Sliding scale and self-referrals accepted, along with third party insurance referrals such as WSIB, Manulife, Sunlife, and Great West Life.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Are you struggling with low mood or anxious thoughts? If you are feeling stuck and that things are beyond your control, therapy can help by assisting you to navigate through difficult experiences, understand what contributes to challenges with overthinking, make changes in your behaviours and thoughts patterns, build resilience, and move towards a life of mental health and wellbeing.”

In challenging seasons, we all need support in cultivating healing and hope. I have been practicing compassionate psychotherapy with individuals and families for over 10 years. Clients looking for support in mental health challenges, relationship or parenting struggles, as well as pursuing personal growth are welcome.

If you are trying to deal with life's challenges including the complexities of work, family and life in general, we are here to support you. The stress of dealing with a COVID world has taken its toll on many people who are worried about their health, their jobs, their relationships & their finances. The stress of overwork & juggling roles has strained relationships. It can result in negative feelings, irritability & conflict. For some, the loneliness from isolation is mind-numbing. This is why there is strength in reaching out & working out issues & problems, or focusing on goals for the future.

Many individuals I work with are seeking clarity, healing, or trying to manage difficult situations in their life, both past and present. Sometimes, we know there is something we need to work on, however aren't sure how to identify what and how. In a safe and understanding space, I will assist you in working through experiences that may feel unmanageable or unresolved. I provide the tools to cope: make sense of what is occurring in your life and help you discover answers, that are already within you. I specialize in relationships, addiction, grief, mental health, trauma and first/second generation Canadians.

Healing is a journey that moves a person towards health and wellness. My role is to create a healing environment in which you feel safe and supported while you tap into your inner- strength and work towards health and well-being. I accomplish this my creating a space in which you feel comfortable to bring your authentic self without fear or judgment. Through an inclusive framework infused with trauma -informed, holistic practices, you will learn to discover your strengths and create a positive narrative. Over the past 15 years I have supported people overcome challenges and find hope, resiliency, and purpose.

Welcome! Do you feel stuck, lost, out of place, and told to just deal with it? Are you walking on eggshells with your partner? Do you feel disconnected from life or your relationship? Has it ever felt like no one cared - that what you feel doesn't matter? If these descriptions sound familiar, it's because so many people are experiencing similar hardships.

Currently, we are living in a world that is at best tense, and finding our peace is a daily struggle. In our lives, we are encouraged to, told, and at times, forced to continue as if nothing is happening or seriously wrong. In my practice, I provide space for open dialogue and a holistic approach to therapy which encourages recovery and healing. In my over 17 years of working as a clinical social worker with youths and adults ranging from diverse & intersectional backgrounds, I have learned that the space we create together in combination with the relational work is the most important.

Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma , eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.

Accepting NEW Clients - Are you hoping to manage stress and anxiety and return to "feeling like yourself" again? Do you feel trapped by your triggers, traumas, or experiences, and want to better understand how your thoughts and feelings today are affect you beyond the surface? Do you want a therapist who takes into consideration your values and background to help connect you to your experiences of past, present and future? If this sounds like you, together we can explore the ways you're struggling or hoping to learn more about yourself in our work. I support both individuals and couples through their journeys.

Are you ready to take the steps for the change you need and move forward with a life you deserve? Are you struggling with life stressors and want to gain some insight about the possible reasons and solutions?

With extensive experience working with university and college students, emerging adults, members of marginalized communities, diverse newcomers, and coaching executives, I offer you a trained ear. Client issues include feeling stuck, mood issues, mind on overdrive, and managing transitions. Let us find ways to not only survive but also thrive in all areas of your life (school, career, community, family and so on). Clients can expect to develop acceptance, change behaviours, and use strengths to improve well-being.

I have extensive experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to clients experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD , Substance Addiction, Relationship difficulties, Divorce and Grief.

Trauma specific therapy downtown and online! You have dedicated your life's work on the front lines, helping others in your community. You are a community member, counsellor, social worker, a teacher, a therapist, a police officer or paramedic, a nurse, a physician, a peer support worker, etc. We are skilled professionals who have specialized in working with helpers. We often call ourselves "therapists for therapists". We also work with first responders, teachers and healthcare professionals. We have understanding of the costs of caring and can support you while you are carrying the trauma stories of your clients or community.

Looking for a therapist who gets it? One who really wants to have a good understanding of you, and why you are choosing to come to therapy now? With over 20 years of experience working with people just like you, I am a therapist who will listen with genuine curiosity, and work with you to uncover your own internal wisdom. Together, we will learn more about your strengths, unique perspective and values. It can be helpful to remember how these have evolved, even with life’s challenges related to stress, trauma , loss and oppression because of race, culture, spirituality, gender expression and sexuality.

Accepting new clients - Do issues from your childhood and adolescence keep reemerging to cause you anxiety and depression? Do these experiences keep you locked in a cycle of feeling stuck? These patterns can affect the way we feel about ourselves and alter our sense of purpose in the world. If you are looking to do a 'deep dive' in therapy, where we look into longstanding patterns, recurring dreams, and defense mechanisms, then we may be a good fit. I aim to help clients bring balance to their lives, and achieve a greater sense of wholeness. I help people with ADHD, Trauma & PTSD , Anxiety, and Depression.

I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist providing integrated and holistic individual therapy for trauma and stress-related disorders; relationships; grief and loss; depression; anxiety; anger; complex mental health; as well as couples therapy. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment for sharing and growth based on your individual needs. Together we will work towards building an understanding of areas that have become problematic to you and examine how they have shaped your experiences.

I specialize in maternal mental health and perinatal mood issues, such as perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma and PTSD . I support women with intrusive thoughts and those more extreme worries. I also support women through miscarriage and loss. I am taking on new clients.