Trauma and PTSD Therapists in London, ON
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Stephanie Woo Dearden
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I'm trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Somatic Experiencing, two therapies that use your mind, body and emotion to transform your
trauma
into growth.
The smile you wear everyday on the outside is wearing you down on the inside. You've accomplished a lot, yet you still feel like you're coming up short. At the root of your anxiety is a familiar sense that you're not good enough unless you make something of yourself. It pushes you to excel at work, but it riddles you with doubt in your relationships and makes it hard to be honest about how you feel. You hold your feelings back from the people you love because you don't want to burden them. So you keep your struggles to yourself. This is the way it's always been, but you're reaching a breaking point.
Waitlist for new clients

Dorit Osher
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA
Verified
Verified
Depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress,
post-traumatic stress
, addictions, eating disorders, somatic therapies, and movement-based expressive arts.
As a psychotherapist, with a somatic and psychodynamic orientation, I seek to support people in finding greater freedom, creativity, compassion, empowerment and aliveness in their lives. I believe the antidote to emotional struggles is finding a sense of vitality. Listening, identifying and staying with one's emotional world is the key to self awareness. As a psychotherapist my greatest task is to listen with compassion, for people to speak their deeper truths and to help them find an alternative pathways in living a life that expresses their authenticity and how to contribute with meaning in the world.

Eden Martin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (S)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work most with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and the impacts of violence and
trauma
.
As a psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, my passion is for empowering individuals to access their own innate healing abilities. My utmost goal is to provide a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space within which you can share your concerns and hopes while working towards a happier and more fulfilled future. I use a range of modalities including CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, relational approaches, mindfulness, and solution focused approaches. In my work with couples, I use Emotionally Focused and Gottman Method Couples Therapy modalities.
Not accepting new clients

Ann Bayly-Bruneel
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, SEP, RCAT, OATR
Verified
Verified
I believe that every person has the innate ability to live and harness an authentically bold and heart-centred life.
Trauma
and oppression disconnects us from this truth leaving behind lasting wounds that hurt our relationship to ourselves and others. I have worked with mental health, addiction and
trauma
for 20 years and have supported many individuals through their healing journey. I am trained in various integrative and relational therapies that address mind, body and spirit. I hold space and co-create safety so that you may listen and trust the wisdom within that empowers you towards more choice, freedom and boundless joy.

Sarah Matthews
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW) with knowledge and experience working with individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents (their families) and adults. I provide counselling and therapy to those who are struggling with complex
trauma
and attachment, anxiety or depression, and those individuals seeking overall growth and improvement in their emotional well-being.
London, ON N6B
& Online

Nelia Amaral
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Nelia Amaral, a registered social worker with a virtual part time private practice in London ON. I am a
trauma
informed practitioner, trained in EMDR, mindfulness, attachment, cognitive and narrative theories and practices. My passion is to support individuals work through life challenges such as
trauma
,
PTSD
, anxiety, depression, stress and burnout; regain a sense of self, cultivate resilience and live a meaningful life. In addition to individual sessions, I also provide workshops on navigating change, stress and burnout.

Leanne Eby
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, my goal in therapy is to create a safe space where you can explore what is hurting you or holding your back from the life you would like to be living. Our roles as adults, partners, parents, students, employees, etc never seem to end and will often take us on journeys we have never imagined. Sometimes we are unhappy with where we are and would like to make changes but don’t know where to start. With 15 years of experience in mental health, I work from a
trauma
-informed, client-centred practice, shifting the focus from what is wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?”

Lisa Lyons
Registered Psychotherapist, RP , M Ed
Verified
Verified
You will learn skills and strategies based on the most effective interventions, including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT),
trauma
-informed practices, interpersonal neurobiology, compassion focused therapy (CFT) as well mindfulness based stress reduction strategies (MBSR).
Accepting new clients with appointments currently available. Helping you to manage the stresses of life with evidence-based treatment. Our focus will be on solutions and coping strategies to help you manage relationship issues, stress and anxiety. Through our work together you will learn coping skills and strategies so that you can live the life that you want and achieve the outcomes that you deserve.

Lisa Anne Wood Boniferro
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified
Verified
Are you ready to start your journey? I started my work in mental health with a primary goal in mind: providing access to mental health treatments that are designed to work. I treat the following using Cognitive Behaviour Therapies: Eating and body image concerns, including loss-of-control eating;
PTSD
; mood and anxiety disorders; and OCD. I am invested in delivering the active ingredients of evidence based psychotherapies that give you the best chance at recovery. My hope is that you can move from coping with your struggles to achieving freedom from these struggles over time. I am registered in both Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Not accepting new clients

Bryan Fee
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I pull from various modalities and practices to customize your sessions, and I’ve found this style to offer better flexibility, choice, and outcomes (CBT, ACT, IFS,
Trauma
& Attachment-focused, and Somatic).
Reaching out for help is hard, so finding the right therapist is key. I am warm, caring, intuitive and compassionate. I am skilled at stepping into the shoes of others without judgment. This work is my passion and I have a calling to help others. I'm a highly-experienced social worker who has been practising psychotherapy for over 10 years. My expertise comes through helping people in a variety of settings: addiction, mental health, crisis, and post-secondary. I approach each person’s needs individually and with curiosity. I offer free consultations so you can determine if working with me feels like a good fit.
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Rebecca Machado
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, CCC-S
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
No counsellor is the right fit for everyone, I know. In the past decade I have learned that my approach is often a good fit for people who seek healing after
trauma
(long past and recent events), and I have a special interest in supporting those healing in the wake of traumatic bereavement. I also work with individuals who find that their day-to-day routines are simply not working anymore, sometimes because of a loss or a change in circumstance and other times because their entire sense of self is in transition. If you are asking "who am I now?" or "how do I live with this?" my services may be a good fit.
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Ontario Trauma Therapy - Natalie McLachlan
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
In addition to professional and educational experience, I bring personal experience with family members who are First Responders and CF members, which offers an intimate understanding of the
trauma
, challenges and sacrifices faced by those who serve and their families who support them.
Negative events or stressful experiences can interfere with how you are feeling about yourself and your relationships with others. When your mood feels up and down and you are under deep stress, it is hard to see a way out. When your past troubles you and impacts your present (and you fear the future) it can be devastating. You want to feel better, lighter, and like you've moved "past your past". You want a full life that feels easier than the one you're living. You want to be a better parent, partner, friend and family member. I completely understand, and I can help.

Gina Santos
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes, despite the love we have for our family, it seems that we struggle to have peace within our relationships at home. In supporting families to make the changes they are seeking, I utilize Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) which focuses on restructuring parent and child interactions. I always look at every situation through the lens of being
trauma
-informed and understanding the role of attachment.

Katie Dutot
MSW, RSW
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults experiencing challenges with mental health diagnoses, developmental
trauma
, relationship difficulties, and interpersonal conflict. I am passionate about engaging others in meaningful conversations that empower them to lean into their challenges to learn ways to heal and take charge of their dreams, hopes, and goals. I strive to create a space for people to feel safety and security through a collaborative relationship wherein they tap into their resiliency and explore themselves.

Ontario Trauma Therapy - Janeen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When you’re feeling stressed and unhappy, life feels heavy. Issues like depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss and low self-esteem can make life difficult and you often wonder, “is this all there is?” Perhaps you’re struggling with
PTSD
, or you are a First Responder who has seen so much you don’t even know where to begin. You might be struggling with anger, addictions, fertility issues, perfectionism or relationship difficulties. Maybe you even find yourself wondering if it would matter if you were here at all. I am here to say, you’re in the right place, and I am going to help you.

Melissa Spevak
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, CYW, BA
Verified
Verified
My name is Melissa, I am a healer; I am a Registered Social Worker and am trained in Somatic Experiencing (Intermediate) to support
trauma
resolution and increased personal capacity and resiliency.
As a lesbian and proud member of my queer community, I understand the value in being truly seen and celebrated for being you. I would love to support you on your path to wellness. Life can be a bit much sometimes. Growth and healing, and knowing where to start can be overwhelming. There are folx here on this Earth who will be honored to support your journey, I am (may be) one of them. You may need help slowing down, finding peace and joy, making room for more breath, and/or making sense of some of the patterns in your life that aren't working. You may need support to feel like a whole person, to see your own beauty and wisdom.

David Grand
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
In addition to my psychotherapy practice, I'm also an educator and PhD candidate researching the impacts of
trauma
and loss.
Significant change is happening in our society and life is becoming more complex to navigate. We all need help at times. I commonly provide support for concerns relating to anxiety, depression,
trauma
, and loss of meaning or direction in life. While I tend to work primarily with men and male-identified clients in my practice, I am open to working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Clients who are most often drawn to my work are seeking to address complex concerns in ways that also brings deeper meaning and insight to one’s life.

Liz Sallows
Registered Psychotherapist, BRE, BA, MACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling weighed down by the pain of loss or
trauma
? Perhaps you’re experiencing the confusion that arises when life doesn’t go as planned. Or the self-doubt that can come from choices you’ve made in the past. Along with sadness, you might feel anger or a sense of shame. As a survivor of religious
trauma
, I have lived experience in the process of moving from this dark and lonely place to healing and hope. Whether you find yourself questioning the beliefs you grew up with or those of a group you chose to align with, we can gently bring what makes you uncomfortable into the light of day and move towards a brighter future.
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Devin P. Locher
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical social worker with knowledge and experience working with children, adolescents (including their parents/families) and adults. I have over 12 years’ experience working various roles in mental health including clinical private practice, education, and residential treatment. I have provided support to those struggling with complex and attachment
trauma
, anxiety, depression, general stress, family conflict, school struggles,
PTSD
, self-harm/suicide, and those simply wishing to improve their emotional well-being or enhance skill development.

Avery Cyr
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with individuals struggling with the symptoms of
post-traumatic stress
, depression, anxiety as well as LGBTQ2A+ folx.
Have you been struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling stuck? Maybe you had a traumatic experience and you know it still affects you but you don't know how. Often times, we can't simply talk our way out of
trauma
, depression or anxiety. It can impact the relationship between our body and mind and can even manifest as chronic pain, digestive issues, poor self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Art therapy can offer a container to explore difficult experiences and emotions, to hold things that may be difficult to put into words. It can provide effective coping strategies and help you build a healthy relationship with self.
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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.