Trauma Focused Therapists in London, ON

Bilingual Registered Psychotherapist, experience working with both adolescents and adults from different age groups, diverse challenges, and cultural backgrounds experiencing ongoing issues such as anxiety, depression, and emotional disturbances. With a particular interest in working with trauma survivors and those with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on post-traumatic growth and recovery. Accepting new clients, I work out of four Clinics in London, Hamilton, North York, and Mississauga.

As the owner of Light Post Therapy, I am dedicated to individual therapy. Earning my Masters of Social Work from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. I've completed numerous courses specialized in CBT, grief and trauma focused care, amongst other therapeutic techniques.

I am a non-binary lesbian trauma-focused therapist that operates from culturally informed, intersectional, anti-racist, and feminist values. My practice is 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodiversity affirming. I provide strengths-based, client-centered holistic therapy that fosters connection to the whole self. We can explore your values and intersecting identities, build self-compassion, set boundaries, and heal from complex traumas. Together we can build a relationship based on trust and compassion that recognizes and empowers your lived experiences and authentic self. I am masters student finishing my degree and practicing under supervision.

As a clinical Social Worker, I provide a safe space for individuals to open up about their challenges, utilizing a variety of therapeutic strategies and interventions to help elevate people's lives so they can have better opportunities to live an authentic and fulfilling life. My lived experiences are incorporated into my clinical work to support others in connecting “head to heart” in challenging and dismantling the many social constructs people often feel they need to uphold. As you begin to lean into the vulnerability of speaking your truth, the awakening journey begins.

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? 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.

Life can be really challenging. Family dynamics and difficult personalities can make you feel like you’re reliving painful moments from the past. Being a parent, or trying to become one, can bring heartache and frustration. Infertility, loss, illness and anxiety can make life feel heavy, difficult, and rid you of vitality. This is where I come in to help. I can take you to better places. Healing doesn’t mean the pain never existed; it means the pain no longer controls our lives. I will create a space where you will feel safe and unconditionally supported to explore your thoughts, feelings, and worries, without judgement.

*New clients welcome!* Adulting can be hard and life can feel very dark at times. Navigating relationships, work, parenting, and day-to-day stress is enough in itself; add in childhood trauma and negative self-talk, and in time you are left feeling helpless and asking yourself, “how did I/we get here?”. You want to feel better and do better but despite your best shot you just can’t figure it out. I get it! I offer individual and couples therapy where you will have the opportunity to heal, resest, and move forward in the way you've been dreaming of.

I believe we all dream to live lives of more and lives of less. More: happiness, peace, joy, health, achieving meaningful goals, and joy in relationships. The opposite is also true, we seek lives with less. Less: stress, illness, negativity, pain, bad relationship habits, trauma, anger, and disconnection. Are you one of millions of 1st generation Canadians trapped between 2 worlds? Is it time to create your own life? Do you experience Anxiety, depression, maternal loss/fertility struggles, growing up "fine but feeling empty", or loveless parenting--all of which can hold you back or instill panic. Small steps can feel overwhelming.

Taking New Clients! We all strive to be happy. But some days life can feel so overwhelming its hard to breathe. We may feel anxious, sad or frustrated, and it's hard to cope with day to day challenges. Our feelings can impact our relationships with our family, our ability at work, or time with our friends. They may cause self-doubt, social issues and health concerns. Often we have no idea where these feelings are coming from. We just know we are hurting. But to effectively address these feelings we need to have a better understanding of what's causing the difficulties.

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.

Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost? Unsure of what to do to see a change in your life? We can work together to get you moving forward. I strive to provide a space where empathy and connection are used to support individuals experiencing challenging emotions and experiences. I tailor my approach to your needs, pulling from various trauma-informed modalities, offering insight and strategies for your consideration. During our time together we will discover what works for you, and address any challenges that may arise during our time together.

Life can present us with challenges that leave us feeling diminished, confused, and unable to cope. I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal, find purpose, and create a path forward. My practice is dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing challenges resulting from past and current difficult relationships, life transitions, grief due to death loss and living losses such as divorce, loss of health and more; and challenges related to the experience of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I apply an anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed lens guided by your needs, goals, and circumstances.

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.

Accepting new clients. I believe that every person has the ability to heal from past and current pain and it has been my great privilege to be a part of people's healing for over 20 years. I am a Registered Psychotherapist that has worked with clients experiencing a variety of struggles including: trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions and stress management. I offer an integrative and tailored approach that meets each person's individual needs.

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.

Do you feel “stuck” in the past or mentally “time travelling” to the future? Are you unsure of your life’s purpose in the present? Do you find yourself caught in patterns of negative and intrusive thoughts? Do you lack self-esteem or feel disconnected from your true power and potential? You want to feel settled and present, but you can't seem to get there. You've tried other approaches and they haven’t worked. I believe that all people are naturally resilient and have the innate capacity to heal their mind, body, and spirit, regardless of how disconnected or far away this feels.

I am a Registered Social Worker through the Ontario College of Social Work offering online psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults. I completed my MSW at Carleton University, and previously completed a MA in Women’s Studies and Feminist Research at Western University, with an emphasis on gender, sexuality, and non-monogamous relationships. I have experience supporting the mental health recovery of individuals and families in both hospital and community settings. I have experience working with a wide variety of client concerns, including self-harm and suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, OCD, and interpersonal conflicts.

Accepting new clients! Reaching out for help is hard, and it takes a lot of courage. Since you're here, you may feel overwhelmed or stressed and need someone to help you better understand your emotions, feelings, or behaviors; and perhaps how to cope with them. Our goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel supported by meeting you where you at in your healing journey. We walk beside you to support you and work together to design a therapeutic plan based on your personal needs and goals. We believe that collaboration is critical because you are the expert in your own lived experience.

I strive to create a warm, trusting space to assist you in your healing process. I work with children, youth, and adults. As a child, and later in adulthood, we go through situations that can cause stress, anxiety and sadness. Children are far more capable than folks tend to give them credit for. When given the space to feel safe to discuss their emotions, it is evident that the meaning behind a child’s unknown behaviours are often rooted in trauma, attachment difficulties and understanding their own identity. Therapy can allow children the opportunity to express their emotions through different types of talk and play therapy.