Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Kitchener, ON
I specialize in attachment, emotional maturation, and trauma recovery with individuals (primarily men) .
Please see my profile for my specialties. Initial individual sessions are 1.5 hours long and build off a 2-page Intake Form I ask you to complete and return before we meet. Finishing this initial session, you will have a clear picture of goals for our sessions and how we will work together to achieve them.
I specialize in attachment, emotional maturation, and trauma recovery with individuals (primarily men) .
Please see my profile for my specialties. Initial individual sessions are 1.5 hours long and build off a 2-page Intake Form I ask you to complete and return before we meet. Finishing this initial session, you will have a clear picture of goals for our sessions and how we will work together to achieve them.
Bonnie Taylor Counselling & Consulting Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Kitchener, ON N2H
Individual Psychotherapy: Explore and develop strategies to address areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship breakdown, in a supportive and confidential environment.
Currently accepting new referrals for In-Person sessions for individuals (16+) couples & families who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, occupational stress, school stress, life transitions, compassion fatigue, neurodiversity, disabilities/chronic pain/illness.
Individual Psychotherapy: Explore and develop strategies to address areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship breakdown, in a supportive and confidential environment.
Currently accepting new referrals for In-Person sessions for individuals (16+) couples & families who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, occupational stress, school stress, life transitions, compassion fatigue, neurodiversity, disabilities/chronic pain/illness.
My experience includes supporting clients with gender identity (HRT & GRS support letters), coming out, trauma/ PTSD, neurodiversity, and domestic violence.
NIHB provider. Each and every person that has crossed my path has their own unique life journey, and so needs a unique approach to building tools to move through them. My neuro, gender inclusive therapeutic approach is to gain understanding of who you are and your concerns, and work together to explore tools and solutions unique to you. My focus is on creating space where folx 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. I have extensive experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults, and with ENM and polyamory communities.
My experience includes supporting clients with gender identity (HRT & GRS support letters), coming out, trauma/ PTSD, neurodiversity, and domestic violence.
NIHB provider. Each and every person that has crossed my path has their own unique life journey, and so needs a unique approach to building tools to move through them. My neuro, gender inclusive therapeutic approach is to gain understanding of who you are and your concerns, and work together to explore tools and solutions unique to you. My focus is on creating space where folx 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. I have extensive experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults, and with ENM and polyamory communities.
Kayla Holliday
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
I have also worked with members of the LGBTQ community, Indigenous folks, those with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and more. I will always work hard to treat you as the expert of your life, because you are!
I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
I have also worked with members of the LGBTQ community, Indigenous folks, those with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and more. I will always work hard to treat you as the expert of your life, because you are!
I draw from an integrative, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and harm-reduction approach, blending evidence-based practices with a deep respect for individual intuition.
I have a Master’s in counselling psychology, as well as a bachelors in grief, bereavement, trauma and loss studies. I have learned and lived experience in the mental health field, as well as in education. I have experience with/special interests in OCD, trauma, spirituality of all forms, identity work, and neurodivergence (ASD/ADHD).
I draw from an integrative, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and harm-reduction approach, blending evidence-based practices with a deep respect for individual intuition.
I have a Master’s in counselling psychology, as well as a bachelors in grief, bereavement, trauma and loss studies. I have learned and lived experience in the mental health field, as well as in education. I have experience with/special interests in OCD, trauma, spirituality of all forms, identity work, and neurodivergence (ASD/ADHD).
Here's my vibe: I support individuals and couples struggling emotionally, who are shaped by trauma and feel unsettled.
With a foundation of attachment science, I draw from IFS, relational psychodynamics, solutions-focused, narrative, EFT and AEDP. Together, we work to help access the emotional pain and trauma, using our innate capacity to transform overwhelming feelings into growth and grow compassion for parts of you that feel unseen or overworked.
Here's my vibe: I support individuals and couples struggling emotionally, who are shaped by trauma and feel unsettled.
With a foundation of attachment science, I draw from IFS, relational psychodynamics, solutions-focused, narrative, EFT and AEDP. Together, we work to help access the emotional pain and trauma, using our innate capacity to transform overwhelming feelings into growth and grow compassion for parts of you that feel unseen or overworked.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the path ahead? I'm here to offer you a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the path ahead? I'm here to offer you a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
I understand how deeply religious and spiritual trauma, faith struggles, and challenges around LGBTQ+ identity can impact your sense of self and wellbeing.
I offer a personalized, trauma-informed approach drawing from therapies like CPT, DBT, IFS, and psychodynamic work. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all path, so I tailor our work to what feels most healing and meaningful for you.
I understand how deeply religious and spiritual trauma, faith struggles, and challenges around LGBTQ+ identity can impact your sense of self and wellbeing.
I offer a personalized, trauma-informed approach drawing from therapies like CPT, DBT, IFS, and psychodynamic work. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all path, so I tailor our work to what feels most healing and meaningful for you.
Foram Amitbhai
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, ADVDIP, MA, MACP
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2N
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and major life transitions.
Accepting new clients! You may be feeling weighed down by constant stress or anxiety like no matter what you do, it is never enough. Perhaps you find yourself stuck in the same painful cycles, exhausted from overthinking, or frustrated by relationships that leave you feeling unheard or disconnected. Struggles can feel isolating, but they do not define who you are. Deep down, you long for peace of mind, stronger connections, and the confidence to take control of your life. Are you ready to break free from what is holding you back and step into lasting change discovering not only relief, but also the strength and clarity to thrive?
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and major life transitions.
Accepting new clients! You may be feeling weighed down by constant stress or anxiety like no matter what you do, it is never enough. Perhaps you find yourself stuck in the same painful cycles, exhausted from overthinking, or frustrated by relationships that leave you feeling unheard or disconnected. Struggles can feel isolating, but they do not define who you are. Deep down, you long for peace of mind, stronger connections, and the confidence to take control of your life. Are you ready to break free from what is holding you back and step into lasting change discovering not only relief, but also the strength and clarity to thrive?
My professional training includes the following: Mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Interactive Drawing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Are you looking to create positive change in your life? Unsure how to navigate this terrain on your own? Do you want to be fully engaged in your life and relationships? The work we do together will help you cultivate meaning and make these changes. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that we all have within us the capacity to heal and thrive, far beyond what we often recognize. Engaging in the counselling process can be tremendously beneficial as we rediscover our own strength and resilience.
My professional training includes the following: Mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Interactive Drawing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Are you looking to create positive change in your life? Unsure how to navigate this terrain on your own? Do you want to be fully engaged in your life and relationships? The work we do together will help you cultivate meaning and make these changes. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that we all have within us the capacity to heal and thrive, far beyond what we often recognize. Engaging in the counselling process can be tremendously beneficial as we rediscover our own strength and resilience.
My work is all attachment and trauma based.
I work with individuals, couples and families through an adult attachment lens, trained and Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Because we are so important to each other and feeling safely, emotionally connected is our survival as humans, we tend to use strategies we learned in our earliest relationships with our caregivers. We all fear the universal anxiety of abandonment or rejection and are wired to monitor our relationships for security. The ways we cope with our vulnerability when these fears get triggered can push us into negative patterns with ourselves and others. Learn to trust our needs and send clear signals.
My work is all attachment and trauma based.
I work with individuals, couples and families through an adult attachment lens, trained and Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Because we are so important to each other and feeling safely, emotionally connected is our survival as humans, we tend to use strategies we learned in our earliest relationships with our caregivers. We all fear the universal anxiety of abandonment or rejection and are wired to monitor our relationships for security. The ways we cope with our vulnerability when these fears get triggered can push us into negative patterns with ourselves and others. Learn to trust our needs and send clear signals.
Livia Djurdjevic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
My greatest expertise is in treating the following: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) and associated Dissociative Disorders, Mood Disorders, Addiction, and Grief.
I provide individual therapy services for adults and youth, aged 16+. The people I serve are often struggling with low mood and/or anxiety, and thought processes that may be overly negative, rigid, or limiting. Clients who access my services are typically seeking support to better manage their day-to-day roles, responsibilities and close relationships. Stress, overwhelm, anger, sadness and feelings of disconnection from self and the world are common experiences my clients might be dealing with. And sometimes, folks are simply looking for an objective listener - you do not need to be in extreme distress for therapy to be beneficial.
My greatest expertise is in treating the following: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) and associated Dissociative Disorders, Mood Disorders, Addiction, and Grief.
I provide individual therapy services for adults and youth, aged 16+. The people I serve are often struggling with low mood and/or anxiety, and thought processes that may be overly negative, rigid, or limiting. Clients who access my services are typically seeking support to better manage their day-to-day roles, responsibilities and close relationships. Stress, overwhelm, anger, sadness and feelings of disconnection from self and the world are common experiences my clients might be dealing with. And sometimes, folks are simply looking for an objective listener - you do not need to be in extreme distress for therapy to be beneficial.
My style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-focused care.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns both in your thoughts and behaviours that may be keeping you stuck. We’ll take time to understand where they come from and what purpose they’ve served, before gently introducing new strategies that feel right for you. Therapy with me is always collaborative, paced to match your needs, and grounded in your goals.
My style is warm, collaborative, and rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-focused care.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns both in your thoughts and behaviours that may be keeping you stuck. We’ll take time to understand where they come from and what purpose they’ve served, before gently introducing new strategies that feel right for you. Therapy with me is always collaborative, paced to match your needs, and grounded in your goals.
Some of the areas of clinical focus have ranged from working with clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, life stressors and stages in life, changes in physical health and injury , workplace stress and first responders.
As the words “Spring” and “Wellness” suggest we at Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre aim to install hope, motivation and optimism when working with you. We work collaboratively with you when providing assessment, treatment and consultation services. At Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre we embrace inclusion and diversity and offer services in confidence with a warm, nonjudgmental, empathic approach that is also holistic. We welcome learning more about you, your experiences and perspectives and invite you to reach out to continue your journey of wellness and resilience.
Some of the areas of clinical focus have ranged from working with clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, life stressors and stages in life, changes in physical health and injury , workplace stress and first responders.
As the words “Spring” and “Wellness” suggest we at Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre aim to install hope, motivation and optimism when working with you. We work collaboratively with you when providing assessment, treatment and consultation services. At Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre we embrace inclusion and diversity and offer services in confidence with a warm, nonjudgmental, empathic approach that is also holistic. We welcome learning more about you, your experiences and perspectives and invite you to reach out to continue your journey of wellness and resilience.
I provide compassionate, evidence-informed therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating concerns, mood difficulties, stress, life transitions, school challenges, and relationship conflict.
in Psychology, Human Exceptionality in Learning, and French, as well as a Bachelor and Master of Social Work with a specialization in health.
My clinical experience includes work in community and grassroots agencies, addictions services, specialized children’s mental health programs, eating disorder clinics, and hospital-based psychiatry. I value building
I provide compassionate, evidence-informed therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating concerns, mood difficulties, stress, life transitions, school challenges, and relationship conflict.
in Psychology, Human Exceptionality in Learning, and French, as well as a Bachelor and Master of Social Work with a specialization in health.
My clinical experience includes work in community and grassroots agencies, addictions services, specialized children’s mental health programs, eating disorder clinics, and hospital-based psychiatry. I value building
If you are struggling with Relationships, Mental Health, PTSD/ Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Eating Disorders, you don't have to struggle alone.
I am a passionate counsellor and offer client-centered counselling for diverse Individuals, Families and Couples. I offer a safe space to process Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues together.
If you are struggling with Relationships, Mental Health, PTSD/ Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Eating Disorders, you don't have to struggle alone.
I am a passionate counsellor and offer client-centered counselling for diverse Individuals, Families and Couples. I offer a safe space to process Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues together.
Maybe intense emotions, dissociation, past trauma, or relationship stress have been part of your life, and you’re tired of managing it alone.
I work with individuals, couples, and families using a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approach. I specialize in supporting folks as they work to manage trauma/ PTSD, dissociation, neurodivergence, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I walk alongside you, offering tools, insight, and steady support toward change that fits your goals.
Maybe intense emotions, dissociation, past trauma, or relationship stress have been part of your life, and you’re tired of managing it alone.
I work with individuals, couples, and families using a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approach. I specialize in supporting folks as they work to manage trauma/ PTSD, dissociation, neurodivergence, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I walk alongside you, offering tools, insight, and steady support toward change that fits your goals.
Soul Space Psychotherapy Services - Jayoma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MD
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Many of my clients are exploring identity, self-worth, or processing trauma, and seeking growth, balance, and resilience.
You may feel like you’re carrying the weight of cultural, family or societal expectations, always staying strong while quietly struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or relationship challenges. What you want is relief - a safe space to set that weight down and be yourself without judgment. Together, we can explore your needs, build practical tools, and strengthen your sense of self-worth. My goal is to support you in finding balance, confidence, and resilience so you can live in a way that feels authentic and true to you.
Many of my clients are exploring identity, self-worth, or processing trauma, and seeking growth, balance, and resilience.
You may feel like you’re carrying the weight of cultural, family or societal expectations, always staying strong while quietly struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or relationship challenges. What you want is relief - a safe space to set that weight down and be yourself without judgment. Together, we can explore your needs, build practical tools, and strengthen your sense of self-worth. My goal is to support you in finding balance, confidence, and resilience so you can live in a way that feels authentic and true to you.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Is everyone else just better at being human?", you’re my kind of person. Maybe life feels too loud, or you’ve been running on empty trying to hold it all together. You might be untangling old stuff, new stuff, big feelings, or just trying to make sense of who you are lately. Whatever it is, you don’t have to do it alone. You deserve a space that feels real, warm, and a little lighter to breathe in.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Is everyone else just better at being human?", you’re my kind of person. Maybe life feels too loud, or you’ve been running on empty trying to hold it all together. You might be untangling old stuff, new stuff, big feelings, or just trying to make sense of who you are lately. Whatever it is, you don’t have to do it alone. You deserve a space that feels real, warm, and a little lighter to breathe in.
Sydney Tricand Perinatal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, MA, CC-PMH
2 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
A difficult birth, NICU stay, or feeding challenges might have shaken your trust in your body, or you may be grieving a loss, feeling resentful in your relationship, or noticing past trauma resurfacing.
Therapy with me is a space to slow down, reconnect, and explore what’s beneath the surface without judgment. I use an integrative, trauma-sensitive approach drawing from somatic and trauma therapies, IFS/parts work, narrative techniques, and ACT. Together, we’ll tend to your nervous system, process what feels stuck, and move toward what matters most to you.
A difficult birth, NICU stay, or feeding challenges might have shaken your trust in your body, or you may be grieving a loss, feeling resentful in your relationship, or noticing past trauma resurfacing.
Therapy with me is a space to slow down, reconnect, and explore what’s beneath the surface without judgment. I use an integrative, trauma-sensitive approach drawing from somatic and trauma therapies, IFS/parts work, narrative techniques, and ACT. Together, we’ll tend to your nervous system, process what feels stuck, and move toward what matters most to you.
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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.