Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Oakville, ON
At Pivotal Counseling, we provide a supportive, empathetic, and tailored approach to individuals and couples facing the following concerns: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, marital / relationship issues, mood disorders, women’s issues, ADHD, body/eating issues and OCD.
Pivotal Counseling offers virtual and in-person psychotherapy in Oakville, Ontario using a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Walking Therapy.
At Pivotal Counseling, we provide a supportive, empathetic, and tailored approach to individuals and couples facing the following concerns: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, marital / relationship issues, mood disorders, women’s issues, ADHD, body/eating issues and OCD.
Pivotal Counseling offers virtual and in-person psychotherapy in Oakville, Ontario using a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Walking Therapy.
It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph.
At True Roots Counselling Services, our therapeutic approach comes from a client-centered, non-judgmental, destigmatizing position of acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. We invite clients to engage in open discussion about their goals for therapy and plans for their life by collaboratively developing a treatment strategy that empowers their resilience.
It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph.
At True Roots Counselling Services, our therapeutic approach comes from a client-centered, non-judgmental, destigmatizing position of acceptance, inclusivity and diversity. We invite clients to engage in open discussion about their goals for therapy and plans for their life by collaboratively developing a treatment strategy that empowers their resilience.
This approach helps patients explore unresolved conflicts and past trauma that impact current functioning.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
This approach helps patients explore unresolved conflicts and past trauma that impact current functioning.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
Together, we can gently explore your trauma, grief, anxiety, depression or perfectionism, and guide you towards confidence, self-compassion and authenticity.
During our sessions, we will explore your goals, and support you in moving towards them.
This could involve learning to understand yourself better by connecting your past to your present, nurturing self-compassion, regulating your nervous system, and exploring the different parts of you. You might also rewrite your story to foster your agency and strength.
Together, we can gently explore your trauma, grief, anxiety, depression or perfectionism, and guide you towards confidence, self-compassion and authenticity.
During our sessions, we will explore your goals, and support you in moving towards them.
This could involve learning to understand yourself better by connecting your past to your present, nurturing self-compassion, regulating your nervous system, and exploring the different parts of you. You might also rewrite your story to foster your agency and strength.
I'm licensed in both Ontario and Nova Scotia and hold additional qualifications in trauma-informed therapy.
Eleanor Clarke Psychotherapy is a space where your story is met with understanding and compassion.
Life can often feel like a heavy weight to carry—whether you are navigating the persistent fog of anxiety and depression, the daily exhaustion of stress, or the profound, quiet weight of grief. Perhaps you are also managing relationship difficulties or seeking neurodiversity-affirming support that respects how your mind uniquely processes the world. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to navigate these shadows alone.
I'm licensed in both Ontario and Nova Scotia and hold additional qualifications in trauma-informed therapy.
Eleanor Clarke Psychotherapy is a space where your story is met with understanding and compassion.
Life can often feel like a heavy weight to carry—whether you are navigating the persistent fog of anxiety and depression, the daily exhaustion of stress, or the profound, quiet weight of grief. Perhaps you are also managing relationship difficulties or seeking neurodiversity-affirming support that respects how your mind uniquely processes the world. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to navigate these shadows alone.
I support clients experiencing generalized anxiety & anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, work-stress, & self-esteem issues.
In my practice, I incorporate a range of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). By integrating mindfulness-based interventions along with poly-vagal techniques, I focus on healing and enhancing the mind-body connection.
I support clients experiencing generalized anxiety & anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, work-stress, & self-esteem issues.
In my practice, I incorporate a range of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). By integrating mindfulness-based interventions along with poly-vagal techniques, I focus on healing and enhancing the mind-body connection.
My areas of focus are addiction, trauma, burnout, and major life changes.
I was born into the communities of addiction & trauma. I've knowingly participated in those communities for 20 years. I've studied, I've practiced, and I've applied a lot of what we discuss to my own life. I've been half of a great marriage, supportive friendships, raised two children, buried too many loved ones, and changed my life a number of times.
My areas of focus are addiction, trauma, burnout, and major life changes.
I was born into the communities of addiction & trauma. I've knowingly participated in those communities for 20 years. I've studied, I've practiced, and I've applied a lot of what we discuss to my own life. I've been half of a great marriage, supportive friendships, raised two children, buried too many loved ones, and changed my life a number of times.
I specialize in working with adults and teenagers (aged 16+) to develop the resources needed to resolve past trauma and feelings of anxiety and depression.
Thank you for visiting my profile! Have you always been a worrier? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed? You are not enjoying life the way you should be. Sometimes your past comes back to haunt you, which adds to your stress. You are coping the best you can, but it feels like nothing is working. We will work together to create a comfortable, safe space for you to feel heard. This allows you to increase your awareness of thoughts, feelings, and body experiences to figure out what is working and what could use some help. Sometimes we focus on the here and now, while other times the focus is on deeper work related to the past.
I specialize in working with adults and teenagers (aged 16+) to develop the resources needed to resolve past trauma and feelings of anxiety and depression.
Thank you for visiting my profile! Have you always been a worrier? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed? You are not enjoying life the way you should be. Sometimes your past comes back to haunt you, which adds to your stress. You are coping the best you can, but it feels like nothing is working. We will work together to create a comfortable, safe space for you to feel heard. This allows you to increase your awareness of thoughts, feelings, and body experiences to figure out what is working and what could use some help. Sometimes we focus on the here and now, while other times the focus is on deeper work related to the past.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy and counselling for adults, teens, children, and families, including those navigating neurodivergence (ADHD, learning differences etc.).
With over 15 years as a Registered Psychotherapist, I use evidence-based approaches, combining CBT, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness, and a holistic bio-psycho-social perspective. I also incorporate creative methods when needed such as art, play, movement, and journaling to encourage self-expression, foster insight, and promote emotional wellness.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy and counselling for adults, teens, children, and families, including those navigating neurodivergence (ADHD, learning differences etc.).
With over 15 years as a Registered Psychotherapist, I use evidence-based approaches, combining CBT, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness, and a holistic bio-psycho-social perspective. I also incorporate creative methods when needed such as art, play, movement, and journaling to encourage self-expression, foster insight, and promote emotional wellness.
I help teens and adults navigate the landscape of life, whether that is healing trauma, questioning identity, honouring loss and grief, and repairing relationships.
Being human is hard work and you don't have to do it alone. Whether you are facing life-changing events or deepening your relationship with yourself, you deserve a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental space for healing and growth. I have deep respect for your wisdom and I aspire for curiosity, compassion, and collaboration to shape our work together. My privilege as your therapist will be to support the part(s) of you that yearns for change and growth while also honouring the part(s) of you that hold hope cautiously.
I help teens and adults navigate the landscape of life, whether that is healing trauma, questioning identity, honouring loss and grief, and repairing relationships.
Being human is hard work and you don't have to do it alone. Whether you are facing life-changing events or deepening your relationship with yourself, you deserve a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental space for healing and growth. I have deep respect for your wisdom and I aspire for curiosity, compassion, and collaboration to shape our work together. My privilege as your therapist will be to support the part(s) of you that yearns for change and growth while also honouring the part(s) of you that hold hope cautiously.
She is highly specialized in treating Trauma, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Personality Disorders.
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She is highly specialized in treating Trauma, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Personality Disorders.
Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by unlocking the unconscious root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you stuck and suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, impact your relationships with others, and negatively influence your sense of self and physical well-being.
True Self | Perimenopause, Anxiety + Burnout
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Women, Peri, PMDD, Anxiety, ADHD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Yes, we will work on processing your trauma - and we will also move forward.
You're a woman between 39-50ish and something just feels OFF. It's definitely physical: the hot flashes, waking up in the night, can't remember anything, the weight gain, but it's also emotional: the mood swings, irritability, the burnout, the lack of motivation, the sense of just not feeling like yourself. You wonder if you're just "getting old", or maybe your hormones are out of whack? You are doing ALL the right things. You exercise, you eat clean, you have good relationships, a career, and just when you're starting to feel like you've got it figured out, the rollercoaster of emotions hits you. It's so incredibly frustrating.
Yes, we will work on processing your trauma - and we will also move forward.
You're a woman between 39-50ish and something just feels OFF. It's definitely physical: the hot flashes, waking up in the night, can't remember anything, the weight gain, but it's also emotional: the mood swings, irritability, the burnout, the lack of motivation, the sense of just not feeling like yourself. You wonder if you're just "getting old", or maybe your hormones are out of whack? You are doing ALL the right things. You exercise, you eat clean, you have good relationships, a career, and just when you're starting to feel like you've got it figured out, the rollercoaster of emotions hits you. It's so incredibly frustrating.
I’m a clinical psychological associate focusing on somatic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapy.
My work is grounded in the view that healing happens in the context of safety, attunement, and genuine connection. With a background in psychological and somatic approaches to therapy, I take a holistic perspective that considers body and mind. My approach is collaborative, offering support that is individualized to each person’s unique needs and goals.
I’m a clinical psychological associate focusing on somatic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapy.
My work is grounded in the view that healing happens in the context of safety, attunement, and genuine connection. With a background in psychological and somatic approaches to therapy, I take a holistic perspective that considers body and mind. My approach is collaborative, offering support that is individualized to each person’s unique needs and goals.
Many adults carry complex trauma (CPTSD), attachment wounds, or generational patterns that show up as self-doubt, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, or relational issues.
I also support children, youth, and neurodivergent families. With years of school-based experience and training in autism and behavioral science, I understand social-emotional and behavioral challenges. I work collaboratively with parents to create a structured, non-judgmental space where children feel understood, regulated, and supported in their growth.
Many adults carry complex trauma (CPTSD), attachment wounds, or generational patterns that show up as self-doubt, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, or relational issues.
I also support children, youth, and neurodivergent families. With years of school-based experience and training in autism and behavioral science, I understand social-emotional and behavioral challenges. I work collaboratively with parents to create a structured, non-judgmental space where children feel understood, regulated, and supported in their growth.
My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative.
Jessica MacDonald - MSW, RSW. EMDR trained therapist. Offering VIRTUAL sessions ONTARIO wide. Accepting NEW clients for VIRTUAL appointments.
EMDR can help if you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck on past experiences. It can be helpful for overwhelmed parents or busy professionals who take on a lot and don’t have the time or energy to keep circling the same struggles. EMDR helps the brain process what’s been keeping you stuck so you can feel calmer, more in control, able to move forward, and be the version of yourself you want to be — often quicker than with talk therapy alone.
My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative.
Jessica MacDonald - MSW, RSW. EMDR trained therapist. Offering VIRTUAL sessions ONTARIO wide. Accepting NEW clients for VIRTUAL appointments.
EMDR can help if you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck on past experiences. It can be helpful for overwhelmed parents or busy professionals who take on a lot and don’t have the time or energy to keep circling the same struggles. EMDR helps the brain process what’s been keeping you stuck so you can feel calmer, more in control, able to move forward, and be the version of yourself you want to be — often quicker than with talk therapy alone.
I work with a wide range of presenting difficulties, including depression, anxiety (social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety, phobias), anger, insomnia, chronic pain, bereavement, relationship difficulties, addictions, chronic health problems and trauma.
I have a special interest in providing treatment for individuals experiencing trauma-related difficulties—including military veterans, first responders, serving members of the Canadian Forces and the police. I have extensive experience of working with WSIB with individuals experiencing work-related psychological trauma, and physical injuries.
I work with a wide range of presenting difficulties, including depression, anxiety (social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety, phobias), anger, insomnia, chronic pain, bereavement, relationship difficulties, addictions, chronic health problems and trauma.
I have a special interest in providing treatment for individuals experiencing trauma-related difficulties—including military veterans, first responders, serving members of the Canadian Forces and the police. I have extensive experience of working with WSIB with individuals experiencing work-related psychological trauma, and physical injuries.
Trauma and anxiety can quietly shape how you see yourself and the world around you.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and patterns rooted in past experiences. Clients work with me because they want therapy to feel safe, warm, and collaborative. I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, integrating mindfulness tools and practical coping skills. Sessions are guided by your needs and comfort.
Trauma and anxiety can quietly shape how you see yourself and the world around you.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and patterns rooted in past experiences. Clients work with me because they want therapy to feel safe, warm, and collaborative. I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, integrating mindfulness tools and practical coping skills. Sessions are guided by your needs and comfort.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression).
I have been practicing as a Counsellor for 10 years and earned my Masters Degree in Social Work through Wilfrid Laurier University. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior therapy, Psychotherapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative therapy. Certification in Trauma Counselling.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression).
I have been practicing as a Counsellor for 10 years and earned my Masters Degree in Social Work through Wilfrid Laurier University. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior therapy, Psychotherapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative therapy. Certification in Trauma Counselling.
We help children, teens, adults, couples, and families, stuggling with a wide variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, low self esteem, body image, eating disorders, trauma & PTSD, relationship concerns, narcissistic abuse, anger management, addictions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, borderline personality disorder, self harm, suicidality, Autism, ADHD, grief and loss, and many more.
Everyday stressors, trauma from past experiences, relationship conflicts, and dysfunctional thinking patterns and behaviors can overwhelm and dysregulate our nervous system. Many individuals are living in a constant state of fight or flight that impacts their ability to relax, cope or function. We can help you develop more effective coping skills and tools!
We help children, teens, adults, couples, and families, stuggling with a wide variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, low self esteem, body image, eating disorders, trauma & PTSD, relationship concerns, narcissistic abuse, anger management, addictions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, borderline personality disorder, self harm, suicidality, Autism, ADHD, grief and loss, and many more.
Everyday stressors, trauma from past experiences, relationship conflicts, and dysfunctional thinking patterns and behaviors can overwhelm and dysregulate our nervous system. Many individuals are living in a constant state of fight or flight that impacts their ability to relax, cope or function. We can help you develop more effective coping skills and tools!
Whether it's anxiety, relationship struggles, workplace stress or trauma, we have team members who know how to help.
Serving the people of Ontario and Halton Region for more than 20 years, we offer evidence-based therapies with real-world understanding. We’re psychologists and registered psychotherapists who know CBT, EMDR and can do deep, attachment-based work using emotion-focused and relationship-based approaches. We also understand what it’s like to navigate corporate stress, the fear of flying, family challenges and life’s difficult transitions.
Our team includes therapists who have corporate and public-service backgrounds, so we understand workplace dynamics and the challenges of leadership from experience.
Whether it's anxiety, relationship struggles, workplace stress or trauma, we have team members who know how to help.
Serving the people of Ontario and Halton Region for more than 20 years, we offer evidence-based therapies with real-world understanding. We’re psychologists and registered psychotherapists who know CBT, EMDR and can do deep, attachment-based work using emotion-focused and relationship-based approaches. We also understand what it’s like to navigate corporate stress, the fear of flying, family challenges and life’s difficult transitions.
Our team includes therapists who have corporate and public-service backgrounds, so we understand workplace dynamics and the challenges of leadership from experience.
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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.