Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Kitchener, ON
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Jennifer O'Connor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I have EMDR training to help individuals process their experiences of
trauma
so that they can start to experience life without the carrying the pain of
trauma
with them day to day.
In counselling, I work to help individuals to identify, strengthen and develop their coping skills by creating an empathic space to explore feelings. I am passionate about offering strength-based counselling to help individuals work towards well-being and find ways to maintain connections with what is important to them. I draw on a number of modalities to individualize counselling for your needs and strengthen your existing coping skills and learn new ways to challenge difficult thoughts.
Michelle Hoefler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Verified
I also offer an intervention called Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) and I am trained in Level 1, 2 & 3 Brainspotting which helps people access, process, and overcome
trauma
, negative emotions, and pain.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do your thoughts keep racing from one thing to another? Do you find you are excellent at taking care of everyone else but keep neglecting yourself? I would like to help. I am passionate about helping people to move past the "shoulds" and move towards creating the kind of life they want to live. Most of the time when we are distressed we are worrying either too much about the past or the future, or are overly preoccupied by what we imagine other people are thinking about us.
Nick Cardases
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MA, RP
Verified
There are valid reasons behind your behaviour and emotions. We function best in an environment where we feel safe, loved and valued and can develop healthy relationships and a positive sense of self. We can then better explore life from a position of mental and emotional well-being. Perhaps this has not been your experience.
Trauma
and distress can affect your feelings and behaviour. The hurt may have left you feeling unsafe, devalued and negative towards yourself. You may struggle with poor coping options that have caused harm and suffering to yourself and those around you. You might be finding it difficult to navigate life.
Victoria Couture
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
*** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS *** I aim to create a safe and comfortable space that supports my client’s growth and leads to positive change and overall wellness. My priority is to treat each person with kindness and respect and allow them the space to share openly and be their authentic selves. I am known for my warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach and integrative therapy style that is collaborative and person-centered. I incorporate various modalities and interventions to meet my client’s needs, including Brainspotting, Narrative, Solution-Focused, CBT, Play-Based, Mindfulness-Based, and
Trauma
-Focused approaches.
Stephanie Feeney
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified
Our mind, body, and souls are so wise, always giving us the roadmap to health and balance if we pay attention. I believe that intrinsically, we all desire for this alignment to occur, however, as humans we also experience hardship,
trauma
, loss, and fear that can create barriers to this innate process. I guide clients to compassionately and gently look within, helping them become more familiar with the various parts of themselves that may be causing imbalance. As a Registered Psychotherapist trained in several evidence-based modalities, a large part of my therapy also includes spirituality teachings from individuals such as:
Catherine Lynn Roach
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
Verified
Are you experiencing challenges that are overwhelming? Confidential and compassionate therapy is available. Therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, eating problems
trauma
, insomnia, and anger management . Experienced therapist that enjoys working with clients to help them reach their goals. I primarily use an approach called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [CBT] CBT is known to be an evidenced-based type of therapy with numerous studies proving its efficacy. My goal is to help you feel comfortable enough with me to focus on the areas that are causing concern for you in your life and to make lasting changes.
Gabriela Elias
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
You may have some
trauma
you cannot stop thinking about.
*Couples &
Trauma
Specialist* You may feel like you are having the same argument with your partner. Daily stress piles up and you grow further apart from one another, feeling tension and disconnect. You feel alone in your relationship. You feel frustrated, angry and hopeless, asking yourself what went wrong. You are tired of arguments and long for the love and emotional connection you felt at the beginning of your relationship. Most couples get stuck in a negative cycle and the cycle is the problem. Together we will untangle this stuck pattern and find the emotional connection, love, and peace that you want in your relationship.
Frank Kakarelis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q), RKine
Verified
Frank is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR therapist, and a Registered Kinesiologist. With his diverse experience as a registered kinesiologist and experience identifying and treating traumatic injuries relates to motor vehicle accidents, he brings this knowledge of the brain/and nervous system into his work as a psychotherapist. This allows him to specialize in
trauma
and traumatic injuries along with anxiety, depression and a range of other mental health issues. He works with both adult and children/youth demographics.
David Blair Corbett
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified
I work with adult individuals and male/female couples (premaritally and maritally). I specialize in attachment, emotional maturation, and
trauma
recovery with individuals. I do a sizeable amount of out-patient addictions recovery or relapse prevention work. Maritally, I often work from an Emotionally Focused approach. In Pastoral Counselling, I utilize The Life Model/Thrive as a way of understanding and assessing relational and brain skills and
trauma
recovery needs. I also help new private practitioners set up their businesses and develop their clientele successfully. Please call me to set up a consultation.
My Healing Space
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified
Reaching out for help can be a difficult thing to do and takes courage. If you are struggling with Relationships, Mental Health,
PTSD
/
Trauma
, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Eating Disorders, you don't have to struggle alone. Together we can work towards the best version of you and progress towards your healing goals. I am a clinical Social Worker and provide Individual, Couple and Family counselling for a wide range of concerns. Effective therapy happens when there is a relationship established between the client and the counsellor. I have many years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Joscelyn Guindon
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
My experience includes supporting clients with mental health,
trauma
, depression, anxiety, relationships, coming out, gender expression/identity (HRT & GRS support letters).
Now taking clients. Each and every person that has crossed my path has had their own unique life journey, and so needs an unique approach to overcoming life stressors and the challenges they face. My therapeutic approach is to gain understanding of who you are and what your concerns are, so that we can work together to explore tools and solutions to help you. My focus is on creating space where clients can build their skills in an open and judgment-free environment, where you know you best and I'm here to offer support and guidance. In my therapeutic experience, I have worked with LGBT+ youth and adults and the polyamory community.
Jennifer Anne DiCarlo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I practice from a
trauma
-centered lens that is rooted in attachment, systems, social learning, conflict, and psychodynamic theory.
I believe in a common humanity, which understands suffering as a universal human experience. What this means is that you are not alone. Even the feeling of isolation is part of the human experience. Whether you are feeling distressed, would like to deepen your understanding of your self, or would like to experience more joy and fulfilment in your life, I offer a safe space for you to unpack and be yourself. As someone who has personal experience healing from
trauma
, I have an appreciation for how past experiences and traumatic events can get in the way of our ability to form trusting relationships with others.
Tess Klaver
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Verified
I enjoy working with women, trans and non-binary people who have had long-term mental health struggles and a history of
trauma
. The people I see are often struggling with understanding the impact of childhood wounds, stressful relationships involving difficulty with intimacy or autonomy, coping with the after-effects of sexual violence and/or feeling stuck in emotions such as shame and loneliness. These people may be trying to reconcile their values and desired way of being in the world with intense reactions that seem to come out of the blue. I also do work regarding gender, sexuality and neurodiversity.
Cathryn Irena Harris
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
This may include play therapy for children, reality therapy and behavioral contracting for adolescents, communication and conflict resolution skills for couples, coaching and education for parents, or EMDR and cognitive therapy for
trauma
survivors.
Stuck? Frustrated? Confused? Feeling hopeless? Or just wanting some encouragement to find an answer that feels just out of reach? Whether it is a relationship problem, a parenting challenge, a bad habit, a negative cycle, or traumatic memories that keeps defeating you, I hope to provide you with a safe place to explore the roots of what is keeping you stuck, and help you find new options and hope through changing how you relate to yourself and others. I believe that emotional freedom, trust, and true intimacy in relationships comes from having good boundaries within ourselves and with others.
Debbie Seeley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I work with a wide range of clients including LGBTQ2S+ folk, gender diverse, trans, non-binary, cisgender, folks that identify as gender fluid, female & male. My passion is focused around people who are suffering from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. Many folks are addressing grief and loss, stress, and difficult life transitions. In addition, a strong theme within my clients is a history of
trauma
and/or
PTSD
symptoms along with addiction. I also have extensive experience in helping individuals who are struggling with psychosis, dementia/neurological disorders and complex physical health concerns.
Megan Svarich-Knights
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, P-RDT
Verified
Individual therapy including
trauma
therapy and attachment issues, anxiety and experiences of oppression; I also offer Couples counselling; Both virtual and in-office sessions available at this time.
Roberta McKay
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, IBP, SEP
Verified
It is also very effective in dealing with stress, relationship/marital issues and
trauma
.
I have been a psychotherapist for the past 30 years. I specialize in a somatic (body-mind) approach to resolve issues that interfere with one's happiness and well being. We will look at how early life experiences affect us and our relationships. This helps in developing a greater understanding in how one behaves in their current life, creating more options for lasting change. This work is very effective in treating depression by helping one feel more aliveness, energy and a sense of well being.It helps with anxiety by providing tools to create a sense of calm and presence.
Leanne Sawchuk
Registered Psychotherapist, DipTIRP, BA, RP, CTIC
Verified
Life can be overwhelming at times and it often takes courage and bravery to open the door to something new and to something different. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected or maybe you need to better understand and work through what is happening in your life right now. I specialize in supporting individuals with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety and self-esteem, addictions, relationship issues, and
trauma
. Together we will explore what is happening for you interpersonally and relationally, while making sense of the feelings, thoughts, and behaviours that are holding you back or causing you emotional pain.
Carey Emmerson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MTS
Verified
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, I offer services for clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety,
trauma and PTSD
, relationship challenges, grief, and more.
People come to therapy with the hope of enhancing their life story in a meaningful way, yet many find themselves held back from realizing this hope due to painful emotions, relationship problems, and
trauma
. Psychotherapy can be the chapter in a person’s life where stuck circumstances finally start to change. Psychotherapy can be the chapter where a person grieves their losses, confronts their deepest fears, heals deep-seated wounds, and finds within themselves the courage and strength to go forward with greater confidence, joy, and peace.
Janine Fischer
Registered Social Worker, RP, CPGC, MSW, RSW
Verified
Through my work I believe that compassion and empathy are two of the most important qualities when seeking support. From time to time life can feel overwhelming and heavy, due to many of the experiences that we are faced with from Life Transitions, Substance Use (or Abuse), Gambling/Gaming Concerns,
Trauma
Events, or Mental Health Concerns; I am here to support you through it. I provide both individual and family therapy.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological reaction that occurs after an extremely stressful event, such as physical violence or military combat. Those suffering from PTSD have recurring memories of the stressful event and are anxious or scared even in the absence of danger. Flashbacks and nightmares are common symptoms as well.
If you're looking for help with PTSD in Kitchener or for a Kitchener PTSD counsellor these professionals provide PTSD therapy and PTSD treatment. They include PTSD counsellors, PTSD psychologists, PTSD psychotherapists and PTSD therapists. They can help with all aspects of post traumatic stress disorder in Kitchener, PTSD symptoms, veterans' PTSD and PTSD children.
If you're looking for help with trauma counselling in Kitchener or for a Kitchener trauma Counsellor these professionals provide trauma therapy, trauma treatment and Kitchener trauma counselling. They include trauma counsellors, trauma psychologists and trauma therapists. They can help with Kitchener trauma symptoms, veterans' trauma and trauma in children.
If you're looking for help with PTSD in Kitchener or for a Kitchener PTSD counsellor these professionals provide PTSD therapy and PTSD treatment. They include PTSD counsellors, PTSD psychologists, PTSD psychotherapists and PTSD therapists. They can help with all aspects of post traumatic stress disorder in Kitchener, PTSD symptoms, veterans' PTSD and PTSD children.
If you're looking for help with trauma counselling in Kitchener or for a Kitchener trauma Counsellor these professionals provide trauma therapy, trauma treatment and Kitchener trauma counselling. They include trauma counsellors, trauma psychologists and trauma therapists. They can help with Kitchener trauma symptoms, veterans' trauma and trauma in children.