Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Mississauga, ON
We offer psychotherapy for ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship challenges, and more.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or emotionally triggered, you’re not alone. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can work through cycles of anxiety, mood, self-criticism or relationship difficulties that you previously felt stuck in. Our team combines compassionate support with practical coping tools to help you find a clearer path forward and build a more fulfilling life. We start with a free consultation call to match you with a therapist who would be a good fit. Your therapist will first dedicate time to understanding your goals and will then create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.
We offer psychotherapy for ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship challenges, and more.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or emotionally triggered, you’re not alone. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can work through cycles of anxiety, mood, self-criticism or relationship difficulties that you previously felt stuck in. Our team combines compassionate support with practical coping tools to help you find a clearer path forward and build a more fulfilling life. We start with a free consultation call to match you with a therapist who would be a good fit. Your therapist will first dedicate time to understanding your goals and will then create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, struggling with self-doubt or low motivation, healing from trauma or abuse, experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, or facing challenges with intimacy and communication in your relationships, I’m here to help.
I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Toronto. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. I’ll help you develop coping strategies and achieve your goals with practical, tailored solutions to create lasting change.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, struggling with self-doubt or low motivation, healing from trauma or abuse, experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, or facing challenges with intimacy and communication in your relationships, I’m here to help.
I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Toronto. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. I’ll help you develop coping strategies and achieve your goals with practical, tailored solutions to create lasting change.
Tharsika Tharmasrirajah
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HonsBA, MA, RP(Q)
9 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I am interested in supporting my clients through Client-Centered Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Adlerian Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy to counselling.
As we travel on this life journey, we may face many challenges that require adapting and adjusting to life's changes. Therapy can help us understand these obstacles and learn new ways of overcoming them to create the life that we desire. My goal is to establish a collaborative, mutual therapeutic relationship of care, support and provide a nonjudgement space for my clients to recognize, share life experiences, and foster valuable coping skills. Together, we could identify the patterns limiting your life and develop tools to gain greater sense of clarity, and feelings of empowerment for positive change & reach self-awareness.
I am interested in supporting my clients through Client-Centered Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Adlerian Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy to counselling.
As we travel on this life journey, we may face many challenges that require adapting and adjusting to life's changes. Therapy can help us understand these obstacles and learn new ways of overcoming them to create the life that we desire. My goal is to establish a collaborative, mutual therapeutic relationship of care, support and provide a nonjudgement space for my clients to recognize, share life experiences, and foster valuable coping skills. Together, we could identify the patterns limiting your life and develop tools to gain greater sense of clarity, and feelings of empowerment for positive change & reach self-awareness.
Katherine Ridolfo, Unstuck Mental Health
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CH
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to encounter anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma that disrupts your well-being and relationships.
Our team is dedicated to helping you overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, relationship issues, and addiction. A key focus is sex therapy, aimed at fostering healthier intimate relationships and addressing related concerns. We provide a compassionate, client-centered environment for healing and personal growth.
Life can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to encounter anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma that disrupts your well-being and relationships.
Our team is dedicated to helping you overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, relationship issues, and addiction. A key focus is sex therapy, aimed at fostering healthier intimate relationships and addressing related concerns. We provide a compassionate, client-centered environment for healing and personal growth.
We treat chronic unhappiness, irritability/anger, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and coping issues.
Mindful Psychology is celebrating it's 10-Year Anniversary in 2025, dedicated to providing high quality Psychological Services and helping our clients succeed in their personal, educational, and professional lives. We provide Psychological Assessment and Treatment including Psychodiagnsotic, Psycho-Educational, ADHD, Autism, & Psycho-Vocational Assessments and Mental Health support. We assess/treat psychological injuries (re WSIB/Auto) and provide comprehensive clinical reports to support school/workplace accommodations and disability.
We treat chronic unhappiness, irritability/anger, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and coping issues.
Mindful Psychology is celebrating it's 10-Year Anniversary in 2025, dedicated to providing high quality Psychological Services and helping our clients succeed in their personal, educational, and professional lives. We provide Psychological Assessment and Treatment including Psychodiagnsotic, Psycho-Educational, ADHD, Autism, & Psycho-Vocational Assessments and Mental Health support. We assess/treat psychological injuries (re WSIB/Auto) and provide comprehensive clinical reports to support school/workplace accommodations and disability.
Throughout my career, I have worked from a relational and humanistic lens on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and others.
What you are going through, how you feel, and what you have to say matters. I believe in the dignity of each person and their inherent ability to grow, find peace, and make sense of their hardships, no matter the situation.
Throughout my career, I have worked from a relational and humanistic lens on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and others.
What you are going through, how you feel, and what you have to say matters. I believe in the dignity of each person and their inherent ability to grow, find peace, and make sense of their hardships, no matter the situation.
Perhaps you've experienced the impacts of historical or current colonial violence, childhood trauma, or relationship challenges.
I offer therapy grounded in radical compassion, focusing on anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and decolonized practices. My approach is emotion-focused, relational, and trauma-informed. Together, we will create a safe space for you to explore and make sense of your experiences, fostering internal safety and a kind relationship with yourself.
Perhaps you've experienced the impacts of historical or current colonial violence, childhood trauma, or relationship challenges.
I offer therapy grounded in radical compassion, focusing on anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and decolonized practices. My approach is emotion-focused, relational, and trauma-informed. Together, we will create a safe space for you to explore and make sense of your experiences, fostering internal safety and a kind relationship with yourself.
Tessie Pulla Chin | Trauma | ADHD | Empaths
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, BPD, Empaths
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a trauma-informed Masters level psychotherapy intern and registered nurse with extensive experience in psychiatric, correctional, and forensic nursing.
On the outside you look unstoppable: confident, independent, the one who always keeps it together. But no one sees that beneath the surface, you feel like you drowning in a secret struggle. You’re exhausted from fighting invisible battles. Perhaps you grapple with trust issues, irritability, grief, inexplicable anxiety, feelings of detachment from those around you, or even yourself. Or maybe you are stuck in cycles of high adrenaline followed by exhaustion, relying on caffeine, sleep aids, or binge eating just to get through the day. What once helped you to survive has now become a pattern that is seriously keeping you stuck.
I'm a trauma-informed Masters level psychotherapy intern and registered nurse with extensive experience in psychiatric, correctional, and forensic nursing.
On the outside you look unstoppable: confident, independent, the one who always keeps it together. But no one sees that beneath the surface, you feel like you drowning in a secret struggle. You’re exhausted from fighting invisible battles. Perhaps you grapple with trust issues, irritability, grief, inexplicable anxiety, feelings of detachment from those around you, or even yourself. Or maybe you are stuck in cycles of high adrenaline followed by exhaustion, relying on caffeine, sleep aids, or binge eating just to get through the day. What once helped you to survive has now become a pattern that is seriously keeping you stuck.
Perhaps you’re carrying experiences of trauma, or you’re struggling with feelings that feel too big or too quiet to share with others.
I use trauma-informed, attachment-focused approaches and draw from several therapeutic methods, including EMDR, IFS-informed work, mindfulness, and narrative practices, to tailor therapy to your unique needs. My style is gentle but direct, reflective but practical, and always centered on your goals and pace.
Perhaps you’re carrying experiences of trauma, or you’re struggling with feelings that feel too big or too quiet to share with others.
I use trauma-informed, attachment-focused approaches and draw from several therapeutic methods, including EMDR, IFS-informed work, mindfulness, and narrative practices, to tailor therapy to your unique needs. My style is gentle but direct, reflective but practical, and always centered on your goals and pace.
My approach is trauma-informed which means I consider the impacts of life events on a person’s emotional and mental health by helping you understand how past experiences may be impacting you currently and how they may be unintentionally creating the obstacles that are holding you back.
Many people that seek therapy often describe themselves or their current experiences as feeling “stuck”. They share that they may have accessed therapy before, found it helpful, but then find themselves experiencing another “block” or obstacle that seems to hold them back from moving forward in their lives.
My approach is trauma-informed which means I consider the impacts of life events on a person’s emotional and mental health by helping you understand how past experiences may be impacting you currently and how they may be unintentionally creating the obstacles that are holding you back.
Many people that seek therapy often describe themselves or their current experiences as feeling “stuck”. They share that they may have accessed therapy before, found it helpful, but then find themselves experiencing another “block” or obstacle that seems to hold them back from moving forward in their lives.
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, or relationship challenges?
I offer individual and couples therapy in a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive space, integrating CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and other evidence based approaches. This trauma informed framework allows therapy to be tailored to your needs while supporting insight, growth, and healthier relationship patterns.
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, or relationship challenges?
I offer individual and couples therapy in a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive space, integrating CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and other evidence based approaches. This trauma informed framework allows therapy to be tailored to your needs while supporting insight, growth, and healthier relationship patterns.
Most are unaware of the ways our hormones, trauma and ADHD intersect, and too often we are poorly supported.
I offer support for individuals with a wide range of needs however; I provide focused supports for women dealing with Perimenopause, Menopause, PMS and PMDD, ADHD, trauma, as well as Functional Neurological Disorder. My hope is to help support you in identifying the life you want to live and collaboratively targeting interventions and supports to create it.
Most are unaware of the ways our hormones, trauma and ADHD intersect, and too often we are poorly supported.
I offer support for individuals with a wide range of needs however; I provide focused supports for women dealing with Perimenopause, Menopause, PMS and PMDD, ADHD, trauma, as well as Functional Neurological Disorder. My hope is to help support you in identifying the life you want to live and collaboratively targeting interventions and supports to create it.
Caffrey-Craig Clinic, Lital’s current practice as a Psychological Associate mainly focuses on providing psychological services to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma related issues, PTSD, interpersonal issues, and ADHD
Lital provides services for adults who are troubled by depression, PTSD, emotion regulation, behavioural challenges, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and chronic pain. She demonstrates expertise in her practice and receives very positive feedback from clients.
Caffrey-Craig Clinic, Lital’s current practice as a Psychological Associate mainly focuses on providing psychological services to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma related issues, PTSD, interpersonal issues, and ADHD
Lital provides services for adults who are troubled by depression, PTSD, emotion regulation, behavioural challenges, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and chronic pain. She demonstrates expertise in her practice and receives very positive feedback from clients.
I focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, self-esteem, self-exploration/growth, and grief.
I strive to create a safe, trusting, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where you can feel comfortable sharing your experiences with me. I am passionate about helping people from a holistic, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and person-centered framework. Focusing on the whole individual (mind, body, and soul), I take an integrative approach.
I focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, self-esteem, self-exploration/growth, and grief.
I strive to create a safe, trusting, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where you can feel comfortable sharing your experiences with me. I am passionate about helping people from a holistic, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and person-centered framework. Focusing on the whole individual (mind, body, and soul), I take an integrative approach.
A big, sprawling welcome to you.
There is so much to say about pain, and I usually begin by welcoming it.
The container of our work is first pieced together with a spirit of welcome. To all the discarded, hidden, cautious, exhausted, exiled, and yearning parts of you—welcome. Welcome to your grief, rage, sadness, collapse, and joy. Welcome to your body and your story. Welcome to the
reality of how you experience the world.
I rely on various modalities, but 3 in particular: Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Internal Family Systems/IFS or parts work.
A big, sprawling welcome to you.
There is so much to say about pain, and I usually begin by welcoming it.
The container of our work is first pieced together with a spirit of welcome. To all the discarded, hidden, cautious, exhausted, exiled, and yearning parts of you—welcome. Welcome to your grief, rage, sadness, collapse, and joy. Welcome to your body and your story. Welcome to the
reality of how you experience the world.
I rely on various modalities, but 3 in particular: Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Internal Family Systems/IFS or parts work.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults, couples, and men, focusing on helping you understand these patterns and create meaningful change.
You may feel stuck in patterns that don’t make sense—overthinking, shutting down, or finding yourself in the same relationship dynamics despite your efforts to change. You might look like you’re managing on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults, couples, and men, focusing on helping you understand these patterns and create meaningful change.
You may feel stuck in patterns that don’t make sense—overthinking, shutting down, or finding yourself in the same relationship dynamics despite your efforts to change. You might look like you’re managing on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
With a particular interest in working with trauma survivors and those with posttraumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) on post-traumatic growth and recovery.
I have a master degree in Clinical Psychology, and I am Registered Psychotherapist with College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO), I have a strong proficiency in therapeutic applications with 8+ year’s breadth of experience & aptitude in a wide range of clinical tasks including assessment, Interventions, counseling and behavior modification.
With a particular interest in working with trauma survivors and those with posttraumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) on post-traumatic growth and recovery.
I have a master degree in Clinical Psychology, and I am Registered Psychotherapist with College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO), I have a strong proficiency in therapeutic applications with 8+ year’s breadth of experience & aptitude in a wide range of clinical tasks including assessment, Interventions, counseling and behavior modification.
We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, eating disorders, and complex mental health concerns and disorders.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, eating disorders, and complex mental health concerns and disorders.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
Whether you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD or CPTSD, relationship difficulties, or emotional overwhelm, you will find a safe and respectful space to explore your struggles and gain practical tools to transform your life.
As a couples therapist, I help partners navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. I provide a supportive space to improve communication, heal past wounds, and create a more fulfilling relationship. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, hurt, or stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Whether you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD or CPTSD, relationship difficulties, or emotional overwhelm, you will find a safe and respectful space to explore your struggles and gain practical tools to transform your life.
As a couples therapist, I help partners navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. I provide a supportive space to improve communication, heal past wounds, and create a more fulfilling relationship. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, hurt, or stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, trauma, ADHD, perfectionism, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Therapy is an opportunity to better understand yourself with compassion, cultivate resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and EMDR, in a warm, collaborative environment, tailoring each session to your unique goals, values, and life experiences.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, stress, trauma, ADHD, perfectionism, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Therapy is an opportunity to better understand yourself with compassion, cultivate resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. I integrate evidence-based approaches, including ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and EMDR, in a warm, collaborative environment, tailoring each session to your unique goals, values, and life experiences.
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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.