Trauma Focused Therapists in Hamilton, ON
If the client is looking for deeper dives into their relationships with themselves or others I may pull more from family systems or interpersonal, trauma focused frameworks.
I imagine you have read many of these profiles trying to find the right therapist for yourself or someone you care about. This can be an overwhelming experience, however, the relationship between the client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process. I believe in each client trusting their own gut feeling when choosing the person they feel connected to and are drawn to work with. This is something I will talk about in the first session as we begin to build safety. Trusting your gut today is a step towards strengthening the relationship with yourself.
If the client is looking for deeper dives into their relationships with themselves or others I may pull more from family systems or interpersonal, trauma focused frameworks.
I imagine you have read many of these profiles trying to find the right therapist for yourself or someone you care about. This can be an overwhelming experience, however, the relationship between the client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process. I believe in each client trusting their own gut feeling when choosing the person they feel connected to and are drawn to work with. This is something I will talk about in the first session as we begin to build safety. Trusting your gut today is a step towards strengthening the relationship with yourself.
Are you feeling trapped in the same cycle, struggling to catch a break? Do you feel unseen, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by life's demands? Are your relationships feeling strained, or do you find yourself stuck with no clear way forward? You deserve relief. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges and support your growth. Together, we can untangle feelings of disconnection, negative thoughts, or that lost sense of "you," guiding you toward confidence, clarity, and connection. My approach is modern, using a client-centered approach focused on your strengths to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with who you truly are.
Are you feeling trapped in the same cycle, struggling to catch a break? Do you feel unseen, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by life's demands? Are your relationships feeling strained, or do you find yourself stuck with no clear way forward? You deserve relief. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges and support your growth. Together, we can untangle feelings of disconnection, negative thoughts, or that lost sense of "you," guiding you toward confidence, clarity, and connection. My approach is modern, using a client-centered approach focused on your strengths to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with who you truly are.
Rachel Groskopf
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting NEW Clients – Are you feeling stuck, over stress, or uncertain about how to navigate life’s challenges? Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, past or present traumas, or relationship issues, I’m here to help. My focus is on creating a space that your own, where you can explore and challenge what holds us back from improved well-being, gaining clarity, and building resilience. Together, we’ll work to create personal growth in a way that fits, improve coping strategies, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships, helping you move toward a balanced and meaningful life.
Accepting NEW Clients – Are you feeling stuck, over stress, or uncertain about how to navigate life’s challenges? Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, past or present traumas, or relationship issues, I’m here to help. My focus is on creating a space that your own, where you can explore and challenge what holds us back from improved well-being, gaining clarity, and building resilience. Together, we’ll work to create personal growth in a way that fits, improve coping strategies, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships, helping you move toward a balanced and meaningful life.
Solution Focused, Gottman Method, Trauma Focused,
With over 15 years of experience working with people from all walks of life, facilitating virtual and in-person individual sessions and group programs in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Marathi, and Urdu. My goal as a therapist is to help clients explore their deeper thoughts and empower them to deal with their issues positively. I am open-minded to learning and empowering clients with effective treatment plans.
Solution Focused, Gottman Method, Trauma Focused,
With over 15 years of experience working with people from all walks of life, facilitating virtual and in-person individual sessions and group programs in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Marathi, and Urdu. My goal as a therapist is to help clients explore their deeper thoughts and empower them to deal with their issues positively. I am open-minded to learning and empowering clients with effective treatment plans.
My clients may be navigating depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, or trauma. Some might feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. Others are carrying pain they’ve held for years. Whether you're just getting through the day or ready to make deeper changes, you're welcome here. Together, we create a space for safety, understanding, and healing that honours your full identity and lived experience.
My clients may be navigating depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, or trauma. Some might feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or others. Others are carrying pain they’ve held for years. Whether you're just getting through the day or ready to make deeper changes, you're welcome here. Together, we create a space for safety, understanding, and healing that honours your full identity and lived experience.
I conduct therapy using a trauma focused, attachment and somatic lens.
Nice to meet you - and congratulations on prioritizing your own wellbeing! Let's be honest, life can be really hard sometimes. Relationships are complicated, anxiety can be crippling, and bad things can happen that can completely derail your life. All of this becomes so much harder when people around you just "don't get it". Whether you are new to therapy, or have worked with a therapist before, I look forward to walking with you on your search for wellness. Together, we can strengthen your relationships with others, heal past trauma, increase your understanding of yourself, and move forward towards the future you envision.
I conduct therapy using a trauma focused, attachment and somatic lens.
Nice to meet you - and congratulations on prioritizing your own wellbeing! Let's be honest, life can be really hard sometimes. Relationships are complicated, anxiety can be crippling, and bad things can happen that can completely derail your life. All of this becomes so much harder when people around you just "don't get it". Whether you are new to therapy, or have worked with a therapist before, I look forward to walking with you on your search for wellness. Together, we can strengthen your relationships with others, heal past trauma, increase your understanding of yourself, and move forward towards the future you envision.
She integrates a variety of modalities into her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Katlyn understands that reaching out and connecting can be difficult, and an important step on the therapeutic journey. Asking for help is a sign of resilience that can be nurtured and built upon in a supportive environment.
She integrates a variety of modalities into her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Katlyn understands that reaching out and connecting can be difficult, and an important step on the therapeutic journey. Asking for help is a sign of resilience that can be nurtured and built upon in a supportive environment.
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, EMDR-C, MSc, MA, HBA, ADHD-SP
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting NEW Clients - Do you feel “stuck” in your day-to-day life or unsure how to move forward in a way that makes you feel fulfilled? Are you interested in learning more about how your childhood impacts you as an adult? Does it feel like your past experiences are weighing on you, and your sense of self is foggy or unclear? Are you interested in exploring different perspectives or figuring out who you’d like to move forward as? Betrayal trauma or infidelity have you frozen? Together we can look at the steps that have brought you to this point, and increase self-awareness, emotional stability, and insight into your experiences.
Accepting NEW Clients - Do you feel “stuck” in your day-to-day life or unsure how to move forward in a way that makes you feel fulfilled? Are you interested in learning more about how your childhood impacts you as an adult? Does it feel like your past experiences are weighing on you, and your sense of self is foggy or unclear? Are you interested in exploring different perspectives or figuring out who you’d like to move forward as? Betrayal trauma or infidelity have you frozen? Together we can look at the steps that have brought you to this point, and increase self-awareness, emotional stability, and insight into your experiences.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, EFT, and trauma focused approaches among others.
At times, life can feel so overwhelming that we just wish for a way out of the chaos into stillness and peace. This chaos might manifest in stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or it may show up as traumatic and painful experiences that prevent you from achieving your desires and goals. It is absolutely possible to find your way to happiness and inner peace and it’s helpful to have a trained professional with lived experience guide and support you through that journey.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, EFT, and trauma focused approaches among others.
At times, life can feel so overwhelming that we just wish for a way out of the chaos into stillness and peace. This chaos might manifest in stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or it may show up as traumatic and painful experiences that prevent you from achieving your desires and goals. It is absolutely possible to find your way to happiness and inner peace and it’s helpful to have a trained professional with lived experience guide and support you through that journey.
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you find feeling stuck, anxious, or wishing you could like yourself a bit more? Are you hoping to understand yourself or your choices, and want to dig into the roots of why you feel the way you do? Are you struggling to find your "why" or to find meaning in what you're doing? Are you an athlete feeling held back or blocked? A couple wanting to communicate? Are you interested in looking at your past, taking your power back over experiences, and learning coping skills or tools? Together, we can look at what you're hoping therapy will be, and move at your past towards that goal. Free consults available.
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you find feeling stuck, anxious, or wishing you could like yourself a bit more? Are you hoping to understand yourself or your choices, and want to dig into the roots of why you feel the way you do? Are you struggling to find your "why" or to find meaning in what you're doing? Are you an athlete feeling held back or blocked? A couple wanting to communicate? Are you interested in looking at your past, taking your power back over experiences, and learning coping skills or tools? Together, we can look at what you're hoping therapy will be, and move at your past towards that goal. Free consults available.
Lex D'Angelo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8M
My ideal client would like to work on building a kinder relationship with themself. They might experience a loud inner critic or feelings of not being enough and want to change this way of relating to themself. My ideal client wants to live more authentically and meaningfully. My ideal client is drawn to art-making and/or movement. My ideal client wants to learn more about their emotions and connect back to their body.
My ideal client would like to work on building a kinder relationship with themself. They might experience a loud inner critic or feelings of not being enough and want to change this way of relating to themself. My ideal client wants to live more authentically and meaningfully. My ideal client is drawn to art-making and/or movement. My ideal client wants to learn more about their emotions and connect back to their body.
Meet Our Trauma Focused Counsellors
Alicia Alessandrini
Registered Social Worker, EMDR, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you want to work through past experiences, present day stressors, low self-esteem, anxiety, and low moods? Are you tired of the cycle of feeling not 'good enough' or people pleasing? Do you want to learn more about ADHD or managing it? Do you always feel exhausted and drained but aren't sure why? Do you feel resistant to self-compassion or want to learn how to practice it? Have lingering trauma affecting your life or relationships? We'll work together at a pace that feels good to you and shape a path forward that reconnects you with yourself and your goals.
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you want to work through past experiences, present day stressors, low self-esteem, anxiety, and low moods? Are you tired of the cycle of feeling not 'good enough' or people pleasing? Do you want to learn more about ADHD or managing it? Do you always feel exhausted and drained but aren't sure why? Do you feel resistant to self-compassion or want to learn how to practice it? Have lingering trauma affecting your life or relationships? We'll work together at a pace that feels good to you and shape a path forward that reconnects you with yourself and your goals.
Carla is a compassionate clinician committed to supporting children and adolescents across the developmental spectrum, with a focus on trauma-informed care. She emphasizes safety and collaboration in her practice, using a strength-based and holistic approach to guide clients in understanding their challenges and developing personalized plans for healing. She believes in the importance of involving the whole family in the process, offering support to parents and caregivers to enhance the overall support system.
Carla is a compassionate clinician committed to supporting children and adolescents across the developmental spectrum, with a focus on trauma-informed care. She emphasizes safety and collaboration in her practice, using a strength-based and holistic approach to guide clients in understanding their challenges and developing personalized plans for healing. She believes in the importance of involving the whole family in the process, offering support to parents and caregivers to enhance the overall support system.
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Marion Roberts [Bedrock Counselling]
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8L
I spent about 10 years in the highest burnout sectors of social work. From this experience, I have developed a keen trauma-informed perspective, supporting populations navigating systemic barriers and compounded complex mental health. I have also worked with a large breadth of mental health diagnoses, within every category of the DSM, from a client-centered and strengths based framework. With this experience, and practicing therapy modalities that are transferable to various mental health difficulties, I would say that I am a generalist.
I spent about 10 years in the highest burnout sectors of social work. From this experience, I have developed a keen trauma-informed perspective, supporting populations navigating systemic barriers and compounded complex mental health. I have also worked with a large breadth of mental health diagnoses, within every category of the DSM, from a client-centered and strengths based framework. With this experience, and practicing therapy modalities that are transferable to various mental health difficulties, I would say that I am a generalist.
Peaceful Pathways Counselling
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, TCTSYc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
I am passionate about working with individuals to integrate their mental wellness and everyday life in order to obtain sustainable improvements, particularly those facing difficulty after experiencing trauma or loss.
I am passionate about working with individuals to integrate their mental wellness and everyday life in order to obtain sustainable improvements, particularly those facing difficulty after experiencing trauma or loss.
Are you facing the challenges of setting boundaries, dealing with work-related or school stress, navigating anxiety, or coping with trauma and grief that impact your daily life? You don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to support you at any stage of your life journey. I bring a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of children, youth, adults, and families. My practice is firmly rooted in the belief that everyone possesses inherent strengths that can be harnessed for healing and growth.
Are you facing the challenges of setting boundaries, dealing with work-related or school stress, navigating anxiety, or coping with trauma and grief that impact your daily life? You don't have to face these struggles alone. I'm here to support you at any stage of your life journey. I bring a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of children, youth, adults, and families. My practice is firmly rooted in the belief that everyone possesses inherent strengths that can be harnessed for healing and growth.
Appoline Lydia Nimbeshaho
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, MDiv, BA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8N
The heart of my practice is to create a safe environment where you feel empowered to share your story. My therapy approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, combining evidence-based modalities to meet your needs. I have experience in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds who have experienced trauma, PTSD, grief, chronic stress, chronic anger, depression, anxiety, suicide ideations, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we can work towards gaining independence in managing your wellness.
The heart of my practice is to create a safe environment where you feel empowered to share your story. My therapy approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, combining evidence-based modalities to meet your needs. I have experience in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds who have experienced trauma, PTSD, grief, chronic stress, chronic anger, depression, anxiety, suicide ideations, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we can work towards gaining independence in managing your wellness.
I have created Heart Journey Healing from a place of passion for helping others rediscover who they are at their core and identify what their heart and soul need to feel seen and heard. My goal is to help others gain the awareness and tools to have power over their own lives and decisions, and to build confidence in their ability to not only survive life’s challenges but thrive. I operate from a client-centered approach, empowering you to lead your journey. I'm here to help you overcome challenges and live your healthiest, most empowered life.
I have created Heart Journey Healing from a place of passion for helping others rediscover who they are at their core and identify what their heart and soul need to feel seen and heard. My goal is to help others gain the awareness and tools to have power over their own lives and decisions, and to build confidence in their ability to not only survive life’s challenges but thrive. I operate from a client-centered approach, empowering you to lead your journey. I'm here to help you overcome challenges and live your healthiest, most empowered life.
Now Accepting New Clients prior to 4pm. I am a passionate, compassionate and a non-judgmental therapist. I help many clients overcome life challenges from: trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, emotional support, or relationship concerns. I offer trauma-focused therapy through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP). I offer Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples, and Sex Therapy. I am a hypnotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I work with culturally diverse clients and I am respectful towards diverse beliefs.
Now Accepting New Clients prior to 4pm. I am a passionate, compassionate and a non-judgmental therapist. I help many clients overcome life challenges from: trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, emotional support, or relationship concerns. I offer trauma-focused therapy through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP). I offer Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples, and Sex Therapy. I am a hypnotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I work with culturally diverse clients and I am respectful towards diverse beliefs.
Trauma and unresolved emotional challenges can leave us uncertain, causing us to feel
disconnected, overwhelmed, or unlovable. You may feel stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts,
struggling to make meaningful connections to those around you, or constantly battling your
mental health and self-doubt. However, you happened upon this page for a reason —you're
ready to break free to create a more fulfilling life and become a more authentic you. Most of
all, you are ready to find peace with yourself and others, to live a life according to your values
and rules. I aspire to guide you toward healing and self-discovery.
Trauma and unresolved emotional challenges can leave us uncertain, causing us to feel
disconnected, overwhelmed, or unlovable. You may feel stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts,
struggling to make meaningful connections to those around you, or constantly battling your
mental health and self-doubt. However, you happened upon this page for a reason —you're
ready to break free to create a more fulfilling life and become a more authentic you. Most of
all, you are ready to find peace with yourself and others, to live a life according to your values
and rules. I aspire to guide you toward healing and self-discovery.
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- Ancaster
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- Caledonia
- Dundas
- Grimsby
- Hagersville
- Oakville
- Port Dover
- Stoney Creek
- Waterdown