Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Niagara on the Lake, ON
Did you experience trauma, grief, and feel stuck?
I have a specialized trauma training in EMDR, Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM), Master degrees in Counselling Psychology and Music Therapy, and am a PhD student at Colorado State University. I believe in integrating different approaches to fit each person. Therapy is not just talking, and together we can find YOUR way.
Did you experience trauma, grief, and feel stuck?
I have a specialized trauma training in EMDR, Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM), Master degrees in Counselling Psychology and Music Therapy, and am a PhD student at Colorado State University. I believe in integrating different approaches to fit each person. Therapy is not just talking, and together we can find YOUR way.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
Do you struggle with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or depression that affects your daily life, work performance, or relationships?
Online or in person, you will receive cognitive restructuring, MBSR, SFT, trauma-focused interventions. You'll learn to control thoughts, regulate emotions, manage anger, shame, and relationships. You'll be assisted with relaxation, mindfulness, desensitization, and goal setting, planning, learning healthy behaviors, and replacing unhealthy ones.
Do you struggle with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or depression that affects your daily life, work performance, or relationships?
Online or in person, you will receive cognitive restructuring, MBSR, SFT, trauma-focused interventions. You'll learn to control thoughts, regulate emotions, manage anger, shame, and relationships. You'll be assisted with relaxation, mindfulness, desensitization, and goal setting, planning, learning healthy behaviors, and replacing unhealthy ones.
My practice is integrative but I draw from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Integrated Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches.
Do you suffer from intense emotions that you can’t seem to get under control? Maybe it feels like constantly being bombarded with intrusive thoughts or images that you just can’t get out of your head. Maybe you feel like no one really knows you or that you’ve never fully belonged. Maybe you work so hard every day to portray like everything is together but in the back of your mind there an insidious worry that things might just fall apart at any moment. Wherever you are at right now, I will meet you there and work with you to create a treatment plan that allows you to meet your own goals.
My practice is integrative but I draw from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Integrated Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches.
Do you suffer from intense emotions that you can’t seem to get under control? Maybe it feels like constantly being bombarded with intrusive thoughts or images that you just can’t get out of your head. Maybe you feel like no one really knows you or that you’ve never fully belonged. Maybe you work so hard every day to portray like everything is together but in the back of your mind there an insidious worry that things might just fall apart at any moment. Wherever you are at right now, I will meet you there and work with you to create a treatment plan that allows you to meet your own goals.
No matter where we are in life, we are vulnerable to experiencing overwhelming and unexpected challenges. Many of us, have moved through life without learning how to manage these difficult emotions in an adaptive and helpful way. As a result, we are prevented from connecting to our true emotional world and reject some of the core parts of ourselves. Left unacknowledged, these parts of ourselves can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and keep us stuck repeating old, unfulfilling patterns.
No matter where we are in life, we are vulnerable to experiencing overwhelming and unexpected challenges. Many of us, have moved through life without learning how to manage these difficult emotions in an adaptive and helpful way. As a result, we are prevented from connecting to our true emotional world and reject some of the core parts of ourselves. Left unacknowledged, these parts of ourselves can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and keep us stuck repeating old, unfulfilling patterns.
I am a Somatic EMDR practitioner, which means we can work to process and release trauma responses that are held in the body, and desensitize to memories of your past so you can orient to the future.
I’m so grateful you’re here. Whether you are stepping into therapy for the first time, or looking to continue your journey, you are exactly where you need to be right now.
My role in the therapy space is to be a gentle guide to all; children, adolescents, adults and families who need to navigate difficult conversations. I believe each family member deserves safety and relatability when exploring their inner world of emotion and experiences impact day-to-day behaviours. I extend patience and ease to the process of emotional transformation for individuals and you will lead the pace and direction of our work.
I am a Somatic EMDR practitioner, which means we can work to process and release trauma responses that are held in the body, and desensitize to memories of your past so you can orient to the future.
I’m so grateful you’re here. Whether you are stepping into therapy for the first time, or looking to continue your journey, you are exactly where you need to be right now.
My role in the therapy space is to be a gentle guide to all; children, adolescents, adults and families who need to navigate difficult conversations. I believe each family member deserves safety and relatability when exploring their inner world of emotion and experiences impact day-to-day behaviours. I extend patience and ease to the process of emotional transformation for individuals and you will lead the pace and direction of our work.
After almost 20 years in the Niagara region, we've built a solid team of experienced therapists who help adults and children with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, life transitions, and more.
Does finding the right therapist feel harder than it should?
You're ready to talk to someone. But now you're scrolling through profile after profile, trying to figure out who's the right fit. How do you know which therapist to choose? You don’t have to figure that out on your own. We are here to help.
After almost 20 years in the Niagara region, we've built a solid team of experienced therapists who help adults and children with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, life transitions, and more.
Does finding the right therapist feel harder than it should?
You're ready to talk to someone. But now you're scrolling through profile after profile, trying to figure out who's the right fit. How do you know which therapist to choose? You don’t have to figure that out on your own. We are here to help.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating the effects of trauma, including complex and developmental trauma, domestic violence and intimate partner violence, attachment wounds, and life transitions.
My approach sees you as a whole person, rather than a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore your inner world with curiosity and compassion. Whether you’re feeling stuck in old patterns, disconnected from your emotions, or struggling in relationships, I offer a safe space to not only land, but to process, heal, and grow.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating the effects of trauma, including complex and developmental trauma, domestic violence and intimate partner violence, attachment wounds, and life transitions.
My approach sees you as a whole person, rather than a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore your inner world with curiosity and compassion. Whether you’re feeling stuck in old patterns, disconnected from your emotions, or struggling in relationships, I offer a safe space to not only land, but to process, heal, and grow.
Whether you’re navigating parenting struggles, mental health challenges, or trauma, you don’t have to face it alone.
My therapeutic style is person-centred and collaborative. With a foundation rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I integrate elements of parts work (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
Whether you’re navigating parenting struggles, mental health challenges, or trauma, you don’t have to face it alone.
My therapeutic style is person-centred and collaborative. With a foundation rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I integrate elements of parts work (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
We see clients navigating everyday stressors to those managing complex trauma or mental health.
We provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, gain insight, and develop practical tools to improve their well-being. We use a variety of therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Individual and Family Therapy, Trauma Therapy, EMDR and Somatic Therapy.
We see clients navigating everyday stressors to those managing complex trauma or mental health.
We provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, gain insight, and develop practical tools to improve their well-being. We use a variety of therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Individual and Family Therapy, Trauma Therapy, EMDR and Somatic Therapy.
Courtney Murray- Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, EMDR
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, NIHB
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maybe you are navigating symptoms of trauma, grief, anxiety, burnout, intense emotions, relationship struggles, addictions, or a loss of direction.
I combine a compassionate, person-centered approach with practical, evidence-based tools including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Together, we focus on your strengths, goals, and resilience to develop strategies to manage stress and life’s challenges.
Maybe you are navigating symptoms of trauma, grief, anxiety, burnout, intense emotions, relationship struggles, addictions, or a loss of direction.
I combine a compassionate, person-centered approach with practical, evidence-based tools including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Together, we focus on your strengths, goals, and resilience to develop strategies to manage stress and life’s challenges.
Trauma-informed.
Anger doesn’t make you broken. It makes you human.
If you’re tired of being told to “calm down” when what you really need is to heal—you’re in the right place.
I’m Julie Christiansen, Chief Therapist at Spa for the Soul and creator of the Anger Solutions program. I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in emotional cycles—especially anger, stress, and grief—learn how to feel, express, and resolve those emotions in ways that strengthen their relationships, not sabotage them.
Trauma-informed.
Anger doesn’t make you broken. It makes you human.
If you’re tired of being told to “calm down” when what you really need is to heal—you’re in the right place.
I’m Julie Christiansen, Chief Therapist at Spa for the Soul and creator of the Anger Solutions program. I specialize in helping people who feel stuck in emotional cycles—especially anger, stress, and grief—learn how to feel, express, and resolve those emotions in ways that strengthen their relationships, not sabotage them.
I have 25 years of experience in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma and grief.
Hope Restored Counselling specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, management of bipolar disorder, life transitions. Specialized training in: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for trauma, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy. I am a vendor with Veterans Affairs Canada.
I have 25 years of experience in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma and grief.
Hope Restored Counselling specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, management of bipolar disorder, life transitions. Specialized training in: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for trauma, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy. I am a vendor with Veterans Affairs Canada.
As a Trauma Therapist, I work with children, teens, and adults while offering a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues to make a lasting change.
My approach is integrative and holistic as I believe it is important to heal both the mind and the body. I use the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Model as well as additional modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused and Play Therapy.
As a Trauma Therapist, I work with children, teens, and adults while offering a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues to make a lasting change.
My approach is integrative and holistic as I believe it is important to heal both the mind and the body. I use the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Model as well as additional modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused and Play Therapy.
If you want to stop being bossed around by that nasty voice in your head, deal with trauma or present concerns, feel less stressed, manage your anxiety, and feel grounded in who you truly are, then go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief
We work with kids, teens, families, couples, and individuals. Alongside traditional talk therapy, we also offer somatic breathwork, Reiki, and other holistic options for those interested. Whether you’re looking for flexible scheduling, affordable options, or a therapist with a specific vibe or specialty — we’ve got you covered.
If you want to stop being bossed around by that nasty voice in your head, deal with trauma or present concerns, feel less stressed, manage your anxiety, and feel grounded in who you truly are, then go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief
We work with kids, teens, families, couples, and individuals. Alongside traditional talk therapy, we also offer somatic breathwork, Reiki, and other holistic options for those interested. Whether you’re looking for flexible scheduling, affordable options, or a therapist with a specific vibe or specialty — we’ve got you covered.
Helping health professionals and first responders overcome their mental health concerns, trauma, and life transitions is my specialty.
My deep understanding of the unique challenges of workplace trauma and stress stems from my own experience as a psychiatric emergency nurse. In our work together, I integrate modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Gottman, & Attachment-Based approaches to help you build mental, emotional, and psychological flexibility.
Helping health professionals and first responders overcome their mental health concerns, trauma, and life transitions is my specialty.
My deep understanding of the unique challenges of workplace trauma and stress stems from my own experience as a psychiatric emergency nurse. In our work together, I integrate modalities such as EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral, Cognitive Processing, Gottman, & Attachment-Based approaches to help you build mental, emotional, and psychological flexibility.
Niagara on the Lake Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
2 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
Using a contemporary and highly personalized approach to therapy, the Therapists at Niagara on the Lake Counselling offer individuals – across the lifecycle – a safe, respectful and inclusive space where they are supported and heard.
Using a contemporary and highly personalized approach to therapy, the Therapists at Niagara on the Lake Counselling offer individuals – across the lifecycle – a safe, respectful and inclusive space where they are supported and heard.
Two decades of experience working with symptoms of anxiety, depression, troubled relationships, bereavement, life transitions and trauma.
Life can be challenging to manage at times, and difficult to bear all on one’s own. Reaching out for help is the healthiest approach to working through some of life’s complexities. Therapy offers an objective listening ear, another’s perspective, and coping strategies that will assist you to process difficult relationships, workplace situations, traumatic events, and complex emotions.
Two decades of experience working with symptoms of anxiety, depression, troubled relationships, bereavement, life transitions and trauma.
Life can be challenging to manage at times, and difficult to bear all on one’s own. Reaching out for help is the healthiest approach to working through some of life’s complexities. Therapy offers an objective listening ear, another’s perspective, and coping strategies that will assist you to process difficult relationships, workplace situations, traumatic events, and complex emotions.
You can trust my many years of experience as a mental health professional in community based Mental Health Services treating Anxiety Disorders, Depression, & PTSD.
Life can be challenging. Finding professional support that is a good fit can be equally challenging. With an extensive background working as a mental health professional DBT, CPT, and ACT therapist I provide supportive, compassionate counselling and therapy for when life becomes painful, overwhelming and uncertain. I am committed to supporting my clients in processing life’s problems, providing a sounding board, as well as exploring and supporting new ways to manage stress, worry, rumination, anxiety, and low mood. I also support life transitions, peri menopause, menopause, empty nesting as well as Grief and bereavement.
You can trust my many years of experience as a mental health professional in community based Mental Health Services treating Anxiety Disorders, Depression, & PTSD.
Life can be challenging. Finding professional support that is a good fit can be equally challenging. With an extensive background working as a mental health professional DBT, CPT, and ACT therapist I provide supportive, compassionate counselling and therapy for when life becomes painful, overwhelming and uncertain. I am committed to supporting my clients in processing life’s problems, providing a sounding board, as well as exploring and supporting new ways to manage stress, worry, rumination, anxiety, and low mood. I also support life transitions, peri menopause, menopause, empty nesting as well as Grief and bereavement.
Graham Stuart Summerhayes
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
Everyone strives for a sense of fulfillment and meaning in their life. All too often we get lost along the way. The grind of daily living often leads us to become estranged from our loved ones and we can lose touch with our authentic selves. We can do better. We can have integrity in our relationships and be true to ourselves. We can achieve a sense of purpose in our lives while feeling content and worthy. Toward these ends, help is available.
Everyone strives for a sense of fulfillment and meaning in their life. All too often we get lost along the way. The grind of daily living often leads us to become estranged from our loved ones and we can lose touch with our authentic selves. We can do better. We can have integrity in our relationships and be true to ourselves. We can achieve a sense of purpose in our lives while feeling content and worthy. Toward these ends, help is available.
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Nearby Trauma and PTSD Counsellors Searches for Niagara on the Lake
- Beamsville
- Binbrook
- Fonthill
- Niagara Falls
- Port Colborne
- Ridgeway
- Saint Catharines
- Smithville
- Thorold
- Vineland
- Waterdown
- Welland
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.