Trauma Focused Therapists in Oakville, ON
You are not alone and you do not have to suffer in silence. Being a registered social worker for over 16 years, I have had the privilege of working extensively with individuals, children/teens, and families across many diverse communities. I create an emotionally safe, supportive, and healing space to work through whatever challenges you are experiencing. I am passionate about supporting those who have experienced trauma and am a certified Traumatologist. My focus is to empower you through creating an emotionally safe, supportive and healing space.
You are not alone and you do not have to suffer in silence. Being a registered social worker for over 16 years, I have had the privilege of working extensively with individuals, children/teens, and families across many diverse communities. I create an emotionally safe, supportive, and healing space to work through whatever challenges you are experiencing. I am passionate about supporting those who have experienced trauma and am a certified Traumatologist. My focus is to empower you through creating an emotionally safe, supportive and healing space.
Now Accepting New Clients prior to 4pm. I am a passionate, compassionate and a non-judgmental therapist. I help many clients overcome life challenges from: trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, emotional support, or relationship concerns. I offer trauma-focused therapy through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP). I offer Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples, and Sex Therapy. I am a hypnotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I work with culturally diverse clients and I am respectful towards diverse beliefs.
Now Accepting New Clients prior to 4pm. I am a passionate, compassionate and a non-judgmental therapist. I help many clients overcome life challenges from: trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, emotional support, or relationship concerns. I offer trauma-focused therapy through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP). I offer Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples, and Sex Therapy. I am a hypnotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I work with culturally diverse clients and I am respectful towards diverse beliefs.
My therapy approach includes trauma focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy.
I firmly believe that greater self-awareness strengthens our relationship with ourselves, which in turn deepens our connections with others. My goal is to support you in gaining meaningful insights into yourself, breaking free from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and developing healthy coping strategies. In my experience, as these changes take root, you may find yourself living a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
My therapy approach includes trauma focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy.
I firmly believe that greater self-awareness strengthens our relationship with ourselves, which in turn deepens our connections with others. My goal is to support you in gaining meaningful insights into yourself, breaking free from unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and developing healthy coping strategies. In my experience, as these changes take root, you may find yourself living a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.
Have you been having difficulty adjusting to life changes, feeling overwhelmed, or have unresolved past trauma that you believe is impacting your day-to-day life. Valentina is a Registered Social Worker and Child & Youth Care Practitioner, who is committed to providing a safe and nourishing environment where your voice is heard and cherished. Valentina believes everyone has a story to be told and views herself as a partner in your journey. As a clinician, Valentina bases her practice on building a safe and inclusive space by utilizing various therapeutic approaches.
Have you been having difficulty adjusting to life changes, feeling overwhelmed, or have unresolved past trauma that you believe is impacting your day-to-day life. Valentina is a Registered Social Worker and Child & Youth Care Practitioner, who is committed to providing a safe and nourishing environment where your voice is heard and cherished. Valentina believes everyone has a story to be told and views herself as a partner in your journey. As a clinician, Valentina bases her practice on building a safe and inclusive space by utilizing various therapeutic approaches.
Reaching out for psychological help and support is a courageous and challenging first step. I’m happy you found your way here. I hold space for you to show up as your true and authentic self, and tailor treatment to your specific therapeutic needs and goals. Whether you’re living with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, or struggling with shame, self-acceptance/self-esteem, relationships, or life transitions - this is a safe space to process and work through all that life has thrown your way.
Reaching out for psychological help and support is a courageous and challenging first step. I’m happy you found your way here. I hold space for you to show up as your true and authentic self, and tailor treatment to your specific therapeutic needs and goals. Whether you’re living with depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, suicidal ideation, or struggling with shame, self-acceptance/self-esteem, relationships, or life transitions - this is a safe space to process and work through all that life has thrown your way.
Leticia Osei
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
Women’s Issues Therapist. You have been feeling overwhelmed since your separation/divorce. You have managed to push aside the many emotions that come with losing a relationship while being a parent. Your child has started acting out at school and you blame yourself. You feel helpless and don’t know how to help your child or yourself. You have told yourself that you are okay yet you often find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, and sad. You have learned to put on a brave face to get you through the day. You’re exhausted trying to convince yourself that you are okay. You wonder if it’s ok to focus on yourself for once.
Women’s Issues Therapist. You have been feeling overwhelmed since your separation/divorce. You have managed to push aside the many emotions that come with losing a relationship while being a parent. Your child has started acting out at school and you blame yourself. You feel helpless and don’t know how to help your child or yourself. You have told yourself that you are okay yet you often find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, and sad. You have learned to put on a brave face to get you through the day. You’re exhausted trying to convince yourself that you are okay. You wonder if it’s ok to focus on yourself for once.
Using evidence based models such EMDR, EFT, CBT- trauma focused treatment, DBT and Mindfulness, I treat a wide range of issues such as trauma, PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, couple's difficulties, parenting, self esteem, relationship issues, anger, employment difficulties, harassment, immigration and other issues.
You can be free to live your best life!!! I provide collaborative therapeutic work in assisting you to resolve issues, restore perspectives and recharge your dreams. I am a caring psychotherapist with a genuine enthusiasm for people to know inner wellness and personal freedom. My significant experience have provided me confidence in treating various psychological, emotional and behavioural issues in individuals, couples and families. My approach is to provide meaningful and effective treatment in a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment where you can find a support that is compassionate and transformative.
Using evidence based models such EMDR, EFT, CBT- trauma focused treatment, DBT and Mindfulness, I treat a wide range of issues such as trauma, PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, couple's difficulties, parenting, self esteem, relationship issues, anger, employment difficulties, harassment, immigration and other issues.
You can be free to live your best life!!! I provide collaborative therapeutic work in assisting you to resolve issues, restore perspectives and recharge your dreams. I am a caring psychotherapist with a genuine enthusiasm for people to know inner wellness and personal freedom. My significant experience have provided me confidence in treating various psychological, emotional and behavioural issues in individuals, couples and families. My approach is to provide meaningful and effective treatment in a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment where you can find a support that is compassionate and transformative.
Do you feel distant from your partner? Would you like to understand your impulses and reactions? I draw on attachment and trauma-focused therapy models, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and art-based and body-based strategies. I use a person-centered style with a strong focus on compassion and genuine presence, ensuring that your unique needs and experiences are at the forefront of the therapeutic process. Together, we will uncover the root cause(s) behind what has been holding you back, e.g., past hurts, emotional wounds, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Do you feel distant from your partner? Would you like to understand your impulses and reactions? I draw on attachment and trauma-focused therapy models, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and art-based and body-based strategies. I use a person-centered style with a strong focus on compassion and genuine presence, ensuring that your unique needs and experiences are at the forefront of the therapeutic process. Together, we will uncover the root cause(s) behind what has been holding you back, e.g., past hurts, emotional wounds, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
Welcome! I work with couples and adult individuals. I have special interest in working with men, first responders, offenders, family members navigating addiction and mental health and adult children of dysfunctional families. I offer a compassionate, warm, and calming environment where you can feel safe exploring and working through complex emotions. My approach is rooted in Psychodynamic Therapy, with a focus on relational trauma and attachment patterns. I specialize in helping individuals and couples uncover unconscious patterns, allowing them to reorganize their experiences to promote understanding, connection and growth.
Welcome! I work with couples and adult individuals. I have special interest in working with men, first responders, offenders, family members navigating addiction and mental health and adult children of dysfunctional families. I offer a compassionate, warm, and calming environment where you can feel safe exploring and working through complex emotions. My approach is rooted in Psychodynamic Therapy, with a focus on relational trauma and attachment patterns. I specialize in helping individuals and couples uncover unconscious patterns, allowing them to reorganize their experiences to promote understanding, connection and growth.
At Blooming Rose Therapy, we are committed to providing a nurturing and compassionate environment where you feel truly heard. We offer psychotherapy for both, youth and adults, specializing in supporting challenges such as trauma, (C)PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship conflicts, stress, identity, self-esteem and life transitions. We aim to foster a genuine connection, creating a safe space where healing and personal growth can happen. We are proud to support people of all genders, including queer individuals. We believe in providing care that is culturally aware, addressing the impacts of intersectionality.
At Blooming Rose Therapy, we are committed to providing a nurturing and compassionate environment where you feel truly heard. We offer psychotherapy for both, youth and adults, specializing in supporting challenges such as trauma, (C)PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship conflicts, stress, identity, self-esteem and life transitions. We aim to foster a genuine connection, creating a safe space where healing and personal growth can happen. We are proud to support people of all genders, including queer individuals. We believe in providing care that is culturally aware, addressing the impacts of intersectionality.
I believe in the transformative power of rewriting your story, and that healing begins with recognizing and understanding the impact of your past experiences. My role is to empower you to reshape your personal narrative, fostering healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as attachment therapy and schema therapy.
I believe in the transformative power of rewriting your story, and that healing begins with recognizing and understanding the impact of your past experiences. My role is to empower you to reshape your personal narrative, fostering healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as attachment therapy and schema therapy.
Meet Our Trauma Focused Counsellors
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you find feeling stuck, anxious, or wishing you could like yourself a bit more? Are you hoping to understand yourself or your choices, and want to dig into the roots of why you feel the way you do? Are you struggling to find your "why" or to find meaning in what you're doing? Are you an athlete feeling held back or blocked? A couple wanting to communicate? Are you interested in looking at your past, taking your power back over experiences, and learning coping skills or tools? Together, we can look at what you're hoping therapy will be, and move at your past towards that goal. Free consults available.
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you find feeling stuck, anxious, or wishing you could like yourself a bit more? Are you hoping to understand yourself or your choices, and want to dig into the roots of why you feel the way you do? Are you struggling to find your "why" or to find meaning in what you're doing? Are you an athlete feeling held back or blocked? A couple wanting to communicate? Are you interested in looking at your past, taking your power back over experiences, and learning coping skills or tools? Together, we can look at what you're hoping therapy will be, and move at your past towards that goal. Free consults available.
If the client is looking for deeper dives into their relationships with themselves or others I may pull more from family systems or interpersonal, trauma focused frameworks.
I imagine you have read many of these profiles trying to find the right therapist for yourself or someone you care about. This can be an overwhelming experience, however, the relationship between the client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process. I believe in each client trusting their own gut feeling when choosing the person they feel connected to and are drawn to work with. This is something I will talk about in the first session as we begin to build safety. Trusting your gut today is a step towards strengthening the relationship with yourself.
If the client is looking for deeper dives into their relationships with themselves or others I may pull more from family systems or interpersonal, trauma focused frameworks.
I imagine you have read many of these profiles trying to find the right therapist for yourself or someone you care about. This can be an overwhelming experience, however, the relationship between the client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process. I believe in each client trusting their own gut feeling when choosing the person they feel connected to and are drawn to work with. This is something I will talk about in the first session as we begin to build safety. Trusting your gut today is a step towards strengthening the relationship with yourself.
Life can feel like a constant juggling act—balancing responsibilities, meeting expectations, and trying to keep everything together. It’s easy to feel like you’re never quite enough, like you're drowning, or like you don't have the skills or tools you need to feel peace. You’re navigating an imperfect world the best way you can, and that’s already a testament to your resilience. My work is about helping you break free from patterns that no longer serve you and step into a place of self-acceptance and confidence. I hope to help you build the skills, tools, and outlooks that will help you move through the tough spot you're in.
Life can feel like a constant juggling act—balancing responsibilities, meeting expectations, and trying to keep everything together. It’s easy to feel like you’re never quite enough, like you're drowning, or like you don't have the skills or tools you need to feel peace. You’re navigating an imperfect world the best way you can, and that’s already a testament to your resilience. My work is about helping you break free from patterns that no longer serve you and step into a place of self-acceptance and confidence. I hope to help you build the skills, tools, and outlooks that will help you move through the tough spot you're in.
Anger, anxiety, depression, family conflict, domestic violence, acute and chronic/complex trauma comprise some of the challenges individuals experience in their lives. If you are a person struggling with any of these issues and/or experience other mental health concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out for a brief chat to discuss whether I am the right therapist for you. I am a Registered Master of Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with over 25 years of extensive experience serving complex mental health needs for individuals, couples, and families. I offer services in English, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Anger, anxiety, depression, family conflict, domestic violence, acute and chronic/complex trauma comprise some of the challenges individuals experience in their lives. If you are a person struggling with any of these issues and/or experience other mental health concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out for a brief chat to discuss whether I am the right therapist for you. I am a Registered Master of Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with over 25 years of extensive experience serving complex mental health needs for individuals, couples, and families. I offer services in English, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Lorraine Imbarlina-Ramos - Accepting New Clients
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide range of issues. I see it as a privilege to be a part of my clients’ healing journey and seek to offer them a safe space to feel seen, heard, and respected. People seek therapy for many reasons. Whatever your reason, I believe your decision to start therapy is a sign of strength, a belief that problems can become more manageable, and that life can be more fulfilling. My goal is to serve as a professionally trained ally in your therapy to help foster growth, healing and wholeness.
I am a Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide range of issues. I see it as a privilege to be a part of my clients’ healing journey and seek to offer them a safe space to feel seen, heard, and respected. People seek therapy for many reasons. Whatever your reason, I believe your decision to start therapy is a sign of strength, a belief that problems can become more manageable, and that life can be more fulfilling. My goal is to serve as a professionally trained ally in your therapy to help foster growth, healing and wholeness.
Anjali Bhogal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, HBSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Deciding to start therapy can feel like a big step. It is normal to feel unsure or nervous about it. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself—and that is exactly why therapy can be helpful. It is a space where we can explore what is going on together, at your pace, without judgment.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, navigating a life transition, or carrying the weight of past trauma, my focus is on creating a safe and supportive environment for you.
Welcome, I am so glad you are here. Deciding to start therapy can feel like a big step. It is normal to feel unsure or nervous about it. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself—and that is exactly why therapy can be helpful. It is a space where we can explore what is going on together, at your pace, without judgment.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, navigating a life transition, or carrying the weight of past trauma, my focus is on creating a safe and supportive environment for you.
Diana Da Conceição
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MFT , RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of clinical experience and over 5 years of supervision experience. My areas of expertise include individual growth, parenting support, and strengthening the family system. With my experience in the field and as mother myself; I can guide you with compassion and extensive knowledge. I can support you and your family with different complex needs ranging from anxiety, complex trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and almost anything related to parenting and enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, children, and families.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of clinical experience and over 5 years of supervision experience. My areas of expertise include individual growth, parenting support, and strengthening the family system. With my experience in the field and as mother myself; I can guide you with compassion and extensive knowledge. I can support you and your family with different complex needs ranging from anxiety, complex trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and almost anything related to parenting and enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, children, and families.
As a trauma focused and trauma-trained therapist, I understand self-regulation, repair of attachment ruptures, understanding complex responses, returning to/or generating a quality of life, identifying true refuge, parts convalescence, and getting your feet back on the ground can be accomplished within the birthplace of safety, co-regulation, compassion, and actual understanding.
I continue to have passion for the work and thoroughly enjoy working with a variety of people such as adults revisiting historical trauma, those fighting addiction, families wrestling with eating disorders, and individuals living with depression, anxiety, and OCD.
As a trauma focused and trauma-trained therapist, I understand self-regulation, repair of attachment ruptures, understanding complex responses, returning to/or generating a quality of life, identifying true refuge, parts convalescence, and getting your feet back on the ground can be accomplished within the birthplace of safety, co-regulation, compassion, and actual understanding.
I continue to have passion for the work and thoroughly enjoy working with a variety of people such as adults revisiting historical trauma, those fighting addiction, families wrestling with eating disorders, and individuals living with depression, anxiety, and OCD.
My areas of expertise are in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
An important part of healing is understanding the connection between mind and body and how it relates to experiences of anxiety, depression, and trauma. A fundamental component of recognizing your needs is to create an awareness of emotions. Our bodies signal us when there is discord, and through an experiential process, I focus on helping individuals make sense of their world. My work focuses on coping with difficult body sensations while also helping you begin to think and feel differently about your experiences, your emotions and ultimately yourself.
My areas of expertise are in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
An important part of healing is understanding the connection between mind and body and how it relates to experiences of anxiety, depression, and trauma. A fundamental component of recognizing your needs is to create an awareness of emotions. Our bodies signal us when there is discord, and through an experiential process, I focus on helping individuals make sense of their world. My work focuses on coping with difficult body sensations while also helping you begin to think and feel differently about your experiences, your emotions and ultimately yourself.
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