Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Port Dover, ON
Alexandra Clarysse
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Port Dover, ON N0A
I have over 8 years of experience working with people living with substance use concerns, personality disorders and the impacts of trauma.
Many of us experience things in our lives that can have a great impact on how we live day to day. Sometimes these experiences can affect our mental and emotional health. When we struggle to cope with the impacts of trauma or invalidation, we might turn to alcohol, drugs or other means to forget or shut down how we are feeling.
I have over 8 years of experience working with people living with substance use concerns, personality disorders and the impacts of trauma.
Many of us experience things in our lives that can have a great impact on how we live day to day. Sometimes these experiences can affect our mental and emotional health. When we struggle to cope with the impacts of trauma or invalidation, we might turn to alcohol, drugs or other means to forget or shut down how we are feeling.
Lynda Sacco
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CHyp
Verified Verified
Port Dover, ON N0A
I now offer EMDR, an evidence based practice that is highly effective in dealing with trauma, PTSD and critical incidents.
Feeling anxious, depressed, stressed-out, or just plain stuck? It is difficult to imagine any person at any age or stage of life who has not felt the impact of Covid. It has affected us not just as individuals, but also our family relationships, work lives, school lives, social lives and our ability to participate in the community. Social isolation and stress are major factors in depression and anxiety, and the rates of these have skyrocketed since the onset of Covid. Chronic stress, anxiety and trauma can lead to negative ways of coping, hurting ourselves and our relationships. Time to reinvent ourselves, create positive changes?
I now offer EMDR, an evidence based practice that is highly effective in dealing with trauma, PTSD and critical incidents.
Feeling anxious, depressed, stressed-out, or just plain stuck? It is difficult to imagine any person at any age or stage of life who has not felt the impact of Covid. It has affected us not just as individuals, but also our family relationships, work lives, school lives, social lives and our ability to participate in the community. Social isolation and stress are major factors in depression and anxiety, and the rates of these have skyrocketed since the onset of Covid. Chronic stress, anxiety and trauma can lead to negative ways of coping, hurting ourselves and our relationships. Time to reinvent ourselves, create positive changes?
Dr. Linda Wiebe
Psychologist, EdD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Port Dover, ON N0A
WIEBE has expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating clinical disorders, including but not limited to: Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders, and Personality Disorders.
Dr. WIEBE has been a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario since 2003. She has been providing counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and groups since her first graduate school internship in 1995. She has worked with a wide range of adults and adolescents in several settings, including university counselling centres, an inner city hospital, the youth justice system, as well as within the general community as a private practitioner. She graduated from York University in 1993 with a specialized honours degree in psychology, and completed her masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Toronto in 2001.
WIEBE has expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating clinical disorders, including but not limited to: Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders, and Personality Disorders.
Dr. WIEBE has been a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario since 2003. She has been providing counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and groups since her first graduate school internship in 1995. She has worked with a wide range of adults and adolescents in several settings, including university counselling centres, an inner city hospital, the youth justice system, as well as within the general community as a private practitioner. She graduated from York University in 1993 with a specialized honours degree in psychology, and completed her masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Toronto in 2001.
Tania Clatsoff - - Norfolk County Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Dover, ON N0A
I help people who are struggling with stress, grief, challenging relationships, anxiety, depression, as well as people who have experienced trauma. I help when these things affect your day-to-day life, relationships, and your ability to function. I look forward to helping clients achieve their goals by providing an individualized therapy experience in a compassionate and safe setting. My toolbox has a wide range of therapeutic approaches to help my clients develop skills to manage life’s stressors, find and set healthy boundaries, and maintain motivation.
I help people who are struggling with stress, grief, challenging relationships, anxiety, depression, as well as people who have experienced trauma. I help when these things affect your day-to-day life, relationships, and your ability to function. I look forward to helping clients achieve their goals by providing an individualized therapy experience in a compassionate and safe setting. My toolbox has a wide range of therapeutic approaches to help my clients develop skills to manage life’s stressors, find and set healthy boundaries, and maintain motivation.
Brenna Bomberry - - Norfolk County Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BSc, OCGC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Dover, ON N0A
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, challenging relationships, loss of a sense of self, or trauma that affects your day-to-day life or relationships? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost by what it means to live up to someone else’s standards, just getting through the day, or the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you hope that your days could be better? Now more than ever, children, teens, and adults are feeling uncertain. Not addressing these everyday challenges can lead to decreased quality of life. I believe there is hope and answers to having the life you deserve.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, challenging relationships, loss of a sense of self, or trauma that affects your day-to-day life or relationships? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost by what it means to live up to someone else’s standards, just getting through the day, or the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you hope that your days could be better? Now more than ever, children, teens, and adults are feeling uncertain. Not addressing these everyday challenges can lead to decreased quality of life. I believe there is hope and answers to having the life you deserve.
Avril Ferguson- Trauma- Perinatal- Anxiety - Norfolk County Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CC-BRT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Port Dover, ON N0A
I offer IN-PERSON and ONLINE/PHONE appointments. My main areas of practice are: trauma, anxiety, and women’s reproductive health. This includes fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and parenthood. I am trained in Perinatal Mental Health, and Certified Birth and Reproductive Trauma therapist. I offer compassion and understanding to create a safe environment to explore difficult issues and intense emotions. By working together we can move towards healing. Therapy can kick start our journey of parenthood, healing, autonomy, purpose in life, positive relations, change and happiness.
I offer IN-PERSON and ONLINE/PHONE appointments. My main areas of practice are: trauma, anxiety, and women’s reproductive health. This includes fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and parenthood. I am trained in Perinatal Mental Health, and Certified Birth and Reproductive Trauma therapist. I offer compassion and understanding to create a safe environment to explore difficult issues and intense emotions. By working together we can move towards healing. Therapy can kick start our journey of parenthood, healing, autonomy, purpose in life, positive relations, change and happiness.
Taylor McConnachie
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Port Dover, ON N0A
Are you experiencing barriers impacting your sexual relationship with yourself and others? As a sex therapist, I passionately support individuals, partners and polycules in prioritizing pleasure and becoming more empowered in your sexual experiences. While every individual's journey is unique, common areas of support I offer include navigating sexual trauma, dismantling shaming narratives around sex and pleasure, desire related concerns, arousal and orgasm difficulties, sexual and pelvic pain, and exploring new relationship structures.
Are you experiencing barriers impacting your sexual relationship with yourself and others? As a sex therapist, I passionately support individuals, partners and polycules in prioritizing pleasure and becoming more empowered in your sexual experiences. While every individual's journey is unique, common areas of support I offer include navigating sexual trauma, dismantling shaming narratives around sex and pleasure, desire related concerns, arousal and orgasm difficulties, sexual and pelvic pain, and exploring new relationship structures.
Great Lakes Counselling & Consultation Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Port Dover, ON N0A
We offer IN-PERSON and video/telephone appointments and have evening and weekend availability. The Clinicians at Great Lakes engage in continuing competence activities and offer strength-based, person-centered, trauma informed, solution focused, culturally aware, non-judgmental and anti-oppressive counselling to individuals, groups, children, youth, couples and families. All Clinicians are registered and are trained in various types of counselling modalities. The Clinician's hold additional certificates in mental health and addiction, trauma and attachment, and suicide intervention.
We offer IN-PERSON and video/telephone appointments and have evening and weekend availability. The Clinicians at Great Lakes engage in continuing competence activities and offer strength-based, person-centered, trauma informed, solution focused, culturally aware, non-judgmental and anti-oppressive counselling to individuals, groups, children, youth, couples and families. All Clinicians are registered and are trained in various types of counselling modalities. The Clinician's hold additional certificates in mental health and addiction, trauma and attachment, and suicide intervention.
James Sullivan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BMus, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Dover, ON N0A (Online Only)
I aim to help clients gain a deeper understanding of self, starting with their own relationship with their self. Striding towards self acceptance, while working through challenges brought on by , self-esteem, sexuality, gender, anxiety, neurodivergence, depression and much more. Self-exploration often comes with discomfort, as your guide I will walk alongside you on your journey. I am a firm believer that each client is the expert in their own life, and encourage independence, confidence, self-care in all aspects of life. While my clients often reflect similarities in my own identity, I work with clients from all backgrounds.
I aim to help clients gain a deeper understanding of self, starting with their own relationship with their self. Striding towards self acceptance, while working through challenges brought on by , self-esteem, sexuality, gender, anxiety, neurodivergence, depression and much more. Self-exploration often comes with discomfort, as your guide I will walk alongside you on your journey. I am a firm believer that each client is the expert in their own life, and encourage independence, confidence, self-care in all aspects of life. While my clients often reflect similarities in my own identity, I work with clients from all backgrounds.
Lauralee Kadak
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Port Dover, ON N0A (Online Only)
The first step is the hardest and making changes in your life can feel overwhelming. Your journey is unique, but you are not alone! My sessions offer a safe and supportive place where you can feel comfortable expressing your feelings and emotions and where vulnerability does not mean weakness.
The first step is the hardest and making changes in your life can feel overwhelming. Your journey is unique, but you are not alone! My sessions offer a safe and supportive place where you can feel comfortable expressing your feelings and emotions and where vulnerability does not mean weakness.
Megan Neil
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Port Dover, ON N0A
Not accepting new clients
Feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself? Are old patterns or traumatic experiences keeping you stuck? Looking to break up with that critical voice in your head? Trying to find that authentic version of yourself but just don't how or where to start? Or do you share the belief that therapy is good for the soul. I believe everybody needs support sometimes; the sooner we allow ourselves to access it, the less time we spend on auto pilot or in patterns suffering.
Feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself? Are old patterns or traumatic experiences keeping you stuck? Looking to break up with that critical voice in your head? Trying to find that authentic version of yourself but just don't how or where to start? Or do you share the belief that therapy is good for the soul. I believe everybody needs support sometimes; the sooner we allow ourselves to access it, the less time we spend on auto pilot or in patterns suffering.
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Cornerstone Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hagersville, ON N0A
Our specialties include trauma, addictions, anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorders, and complex couples counselling involving the above concerns.
Cornerstone's caring professionals approach therapy as an equal partnership between client and counsellor. We help our clients to regain hope, drop the struggle with difficult emotions, and take positive steps toward a more rich, full and meaningful life. Online booking is available for your convenience. To help meet your insurance needs, we have both Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers (MSW/RSW) available. Our clients include First Nations people, Veterans, and those in the Canadian Armed Forces. In addition to traditional talk therapy, we also offer EMDR and brainspotting.
Our specialties include trauma, addictions, anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorders, and complex couples counselling involving the above concerns.
Cornerstone's caring professionals approach therapy as an equal partnership between client and counsellor. We help our clients to regain hope, drop the struggle with difficult emotions, and take positive steps toward a more rich, full and meaningful life. Online booking is available for your convenience. To help meet your insurance needs, we have both Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers (MSW/RSW) available. Our clients include First Nations people, Veterans, and those in the Canadian Armed Forces. In addition to traditional talk therapy, we also offer EMDR and brainspotting.
Melanie Stiller
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q), CTIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hagersville, ON N0A
Perhaps you are wondering if you have the strength, resources, or ability to navigate your challenging situation or relationship. Perhaps you feel stuck in negative patterns of thinking or acting. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or emotional distress. Perhaps you have experienced trauma, either recently or in your past, and you notice the impact it still has on you today. It is helpful to be aware of how our past experiences and relationships help to create patterns, some positive and some that indicate areas where we need to grow. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, I applaud you for taking this step.
Perhaps you are wondering if you have the strength, resources, or ability to navigate your challenging situation or relationship. Perhaps you feel stuck in negative patterns of thinking or acting. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or emotional distress. Perhaps you have experienced trauma, either recently or in your past, and you notice the impact it still has on you today. It is helpful to be aware of how our past experiences and relationships help to create patterns, some positive and some that indicate areas where we need to grow. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, I applaud you for taking this step.
Sabrina Jaspers
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Caledonia, ON N3W
I specialize in maternal mental health and perinatal mood issues, such as perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma and PTSD. I support women with intrusive thoughts and those more extreme worries. I also support women through miscarriage and loss. I am taking on new clients.
I specialize in maternal mental health and perinatal mood issues, such as perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma and PTSD. I support women with intrusive thoughts and those more extreme worries. I also support women through miscarriage and loss. I am taking on new clients.
Katie Schermerhorn
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Caledonia, ON N3W
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma and addictions (both behavioral and substance related). I have been in the counselling field since 2012 and bring experience and extensive training to my practice. I believe that with the right support, we are all able to overcome challenges that we never thought possible. I am an approved Mental Health Provider for the NIHB Program for eligible First Nations People. Online sessions also available. I am trained in a variety of methods, including Brainspotting and EMDR for trauma.
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma and addictions (both behavioral and substance related). I have been in the counselling field since 2012 and bring experience and extensive training to my practice. I believe that with the right support, we are all able to overcome challenges that we never thought possible. I am an approved Mental Health Provider for the NIHB Program for eligible First Nations People. Online sessions also available. I am trained in a variety of methods, including Brainspotting and EMDR for trauma.
Dawn Associates
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ohsweken, ON N0A
Are you feeling stressed due to your job or workplace, family relationships or dealing with school or peers? Do you have trauma or distressing memories that are intruding on your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious and distressed about your situation or the issues in your life? Are you ready to talk to a therapist who can help you to navigate the problems, and work with you to reduce your anxious and negative thoughts?
Are you feeling stressed due to your job or workplace, family relationships or dealing with school or peers? Do you have trauma or distressing memories that are intruding on your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious and distressed about your situation or the issues in your life? Are you ready to talk to a therapist who can help you to navigate the problems, and work with you to reduce your anxious and negative thoughts?
Rethink CBT
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Caledonia, ON N3W
They provide individual CBT treatment for generalized anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, emetophobia, panic disorder, PTSD, and depression.
Nancy and Lisa are highly specialized, formally trained certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapists (CACBT). They both have MSW degrees from Wilfrid Laurier University and have extensive post-graduate, advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from McMaster University. Drawing on years of clinical training and experience, Nancy and Lisa teach skills to help clients recognize and manage the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. In contrast to traditional talk therapy, CBT is a short-term, structured therapy that focuses on teaching clients strategies to manage their anxiety or depression symptoms.
They provide individual CBT treatment for generalized anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, emetophobia, panic disorder, PTSD, and depression.
Nancy and Lisa are highly specialized, formally trained certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapists (CACBT). They both have MSW degrees from Wilfrid Laurier University and have extensive post-graduate, advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from McMaster University. Drawing on years of clinical training and experience, Nancy and Lisa teach skills to help clients recognize and manage the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. In contrast to traditional talk therapy, CBT is a short-term, structured therapy that focuses on teaching clients strategies to manage their anxiety or depression symptoms.
Lily Loretta Nell Burt
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Caledonia, ON N3W
Do you struggle with shame and judgment about your past? Do you feel misunderstood or like you want to escape from painful memories, emotions, and feelings? Do you feel stuck as though you are unable to move forward in life? Today, many people experience shame, guilt, and feel overwhelmed from their past experiences of relationships stemming from their childhood. Ignoring or dismissing your feelings about painful memories can lead to long-term chronic stress and trauma.
Do you struggle with shame and judgment about your past? Do you feel misunderstood or like you want to escape from painful memories, emotions, and feelings? Do you feel stuck as though you are unable to move forward in life? Today, many people experience shame, guilt, and feel overwhelmed from their past experiences of relationships stemming from their childhood. Ignoring or dismissing your feelings about painful memories can lead to long-term chronic stress and trauma.
Tracy-Ann Reid
RN, Psychotherapist, RN, MN, PhD(c)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Caledonia, ON N3W (Online Only)
Looking for a safe space to talk about life challenges? Look no further than Cierge Therapy and Consulting Services. I offer one on one private and confidential sessions with personalized strategies that fits your goals of therapy. If you are experiencing challenges with burnout, stress, anxiety, fatigue, addictions (drugs/alcohol), depression including postpartum depression, weight loss, grief & loss, suicidal ideation, PTSD, divorce, career guidance, sleep/ insomnia and chronic illnesses(Diabetes & Hypertension) we can work together to find solutions through consultation and therapy to create sustainable results and consistency.
Looking for a safe space to talk about life challenges? Look no further than Cierge Therapy and Consulting Services. I offer one on one private and confidential sessions with personalized strategies that fits your goals of therapy. If you are experiencing challenges with burnout, stress, anxiety, fatigue, addictions (drugs/alcohol), depression including postpartum depression, weight loss, grief & loss, suicidal ideation, PTSD, divorce, career guidance, sleep/ insomnia and chronic illnesses(Diabetes & Hypertension) we can work together to find solutions through consultation and therapy to create sustainable results and consistency.
Jennifer Gratzfeld
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Caledonia, ON N3W (Online Only)
I am a Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW) with more than 15 years experience. I work with individuals who encounter various mental health and life challenges. My approach is eclectic, playful, and trauma informed. I am inspired by peoples stories and the moments that lead us toward embracing our authentic selves. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA2S communities. I am also available to supporting friends and families who may be experiencing difficulty in their relationships with those in the LGBTQIA2S communities.
I am a Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW) with more than 15 years experience. I work with individuals who encounter various mental health and life challenges. My approach is eclectic, playful, and trauma informed. I am inspired by peoples stories and the moments that lead us toward embracing our authentic selves. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA2S communities. I am also available to supporting friends and families who may be experiencing difficulty in their relationships with those in the LGBTQIA2S communities.
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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.