Trauma Focused Therapists in Ridgeway, ON
Tara Kelly - Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
2 Endorsed
Ridgeway, ON L0S
People seek out counselling and therapy for a variety of reasons, each important, valid and worthy of addressing. My passion is to help support people to draw on their strengths and resilience despite challenges that may be affecting their ability to live a more confident and fulfilling life. Whether you are coming to therapy to process past painful experiences, explore your current situation, or work towards future goals, I offer a supportive environment that allows you to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself. As an integrative therapist, I draw from several therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs.
People seek out counselling and therapy for a variety of reasons, each important, valid and worthy of addressing. My passion is to help support people to draw on their strengths and resilience despite challenges that may be affecting their ability to live a more confident and fulfilling life. Whether you are coming to therapy to process past painful experiences, explore your current situation, or work towards future goals, I offer a supportive environment that allows you to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself. As an integrative therapist, I draw from several therapeutic modalities to meet your unique needs.
Everyday is a chance for change in your life. I believe therapy is vehicle driven by the relationship built between client and therapist today change. I value the opportunity to be involved in personal transformation. I look forward to being a part of your change journey. I am also available for clinical supervision services. I am keenly interested in supporting the work of fellow therapists.
Everyday is a chance for change in your life. I believe therapy is vehicle driven by the relationship built between client and therapist today change. I value the opportunity to be involved in personal transformation. I look forward to being a part of your change journey. I am also available for clinical supervision services. I am keenly interested in supporting the work of fellow therapists.
You likely may "feel stuck", which is why you are considering counselling. It takes self-awareness to reach out and courage to make the call. I recognize these qualities and because of this, I am passionate about empowering individuals and couples to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered. I believe the key to well-being is learning how to be your authentic self-- with balance. In "Individual counselling", you can expect unwavering acceptance. In "couples counselling," you can expect an impartial mediator. I also offer Pet grief counselling. Learn how to move from "Feeling Stuck" to "Feeling Empowered." Empathetic, Compassionate and Professional services
You likely may "feel stuck", which is why you are considering counselling. It takes self-awareness to reach out and courage to make the call. I recognize these qualities and because of this, I am passionate about empowering individuals and couples to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered. I believe the key to well-being is learning how to be your authentic self-- with balance. In "Individual counselling", you can expect unwavering acceptance. In "couples counselling," you can expect an impartial mediator. I also offer Pet grief counselling. Learn how to move from "Feeling Stuck" to "Feeling Empowered." Empathetic, Compassionate and Professional services
Hello there, I am Megan Kelley, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). In addition to my RP(Q), I have a degree in Child and Youth Care with more than 5 years’ experience working with all ages including children, youth and adults as well as Indigenous populations. My method to therapy is person-centred which allows my clients to be in the driver’s seat of their own wellness journey and enables us to tailor your strategies so they best meet your needs. I mainly focus on growth areas that are of interest to my clients, however I enjoy supporting individuals for anxiety and trauma, in addition to children and couples.
Hello there, I am Megan Kelley, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). In addition to my RP(Q), I have a degree in Child and Youth Care with more than 5 years’ experience working with all ages including children, youth and adults as well as Indigenous populations. My method to therapy is person-centred which allows my clients to be in the driver’s seat of their own wellness journey and enables us to tailor your strategies so they best meet your needs. I mainly focus on growth areas that are of interest to my clients, however I enjoy supporting individuals for anxiety and trauma, in addition to children and couples.
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My lens is trauma focused and I use eclectic but evidence based approaches that are geared toward your goals, using cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy skills, along with narrative and prolonged exposure therapy.
Family or relationship challenges, Trauma or life experiences making you feel like you are not living your best life? My goal is to be able to help you and support you where ever you are in your journey and help you gain control of your own life and emotions and experience the world as your best self.
My lens is trauma focused and I use eclectic but evidence based approaches that are geared toward your goals, using cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy skills, along with narrative and prolonged exposure therapy.
Family or relationship challenges, Trauma or life experiences making you feel like you are not living your best life? My goal is to be able to help you and support you where ever you are in your journey and help you gain control of your own life and emotions and experience the world as your best self.
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you want to work through past experiences, present day stressors, low self-esteem, anxiety, and low moods? Are you tired of the cycle of feeling not 'good enough' or people pleasing? Do you want to learn more about ADHD or managing it? Do you always feel exhausted and drained but aren't sure why? Do you feel resistant to self-compassion or want to learn how to practice it? Have lingering trauma affecting your life or relationships? We'll work together at a pace that feels good to you and shape a path forward that reconnects you with yourself and your goals.
Accepting NEW Clients – Do you want to work through past experiences, present day stressors, low self-esteem, anxiety, and low moods? Are you tired of the cycle of feeling not 'good enough' or people pleasing? Do you want to learn more about ADHD or managing it? Do you always feel exhausted and drained but aren't sure why? Do you feel resistant to self-compassion or want to learn how to practice it? Have lingering trauma affecting your life or relationships? We'll work together at a pace that feels good to you and shape a path forward that reconnects you with yourself and your goals.
I specialize in Trauma focused EMDR, IFS,CBT, EFT and Talk therapy to help you heal from narcissist abuse and relational trauma .
Feeling overwhelmed due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of domestic violence, I am here to help.
My desire is to make you feel safe, understood, and supported as we work towards your healing and change. I offer a calm, compassionate space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and rebuild confidence.
Drawing from vast years of focused experience in helping women who have faced domestic violence, I also support folk experiencing narcissistic abuse, teens navigating adolescence, couples seeking to strengthen relationships, families working toward harmony and those experiencing pre and post natal depression.
I specialize in Trauma focused EMDR, IFS,CBT, EFT and Talk therapy to help you heal from narcissist abuse and relational trauma .
Feeling overwhelmed due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of domestic violence, I am here to help.
My desire is to make you feel safe, understood, and supported as we work towards your healing and change. I offer a calm, compassionate space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and rebuild confidence.
Drawing from vast years of focused experience in helping women who have faced domestic violence, I also support folk experiencing narcissistic abuse, teens navigating adolescence, couples seeking to strengthen relationships, families working toward harmony and those experiencing pre and post natal depression.
You’re not broken. You’re Becoming!
If you’re here, something might feel off. Maybe you’re carrying a deep sense of shame that no one sees. Or you’ve been moving through life holding so much—grief, old wounds, the pressure to keep it all together—quietly wondering, “Is it always going to feel this way?”
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
In our work together, we’ll slow down and listen closely—to the parts of you that have been silenced, stretched too thin, or dismissed for too long. We’ll explore your inner world with care and curiosity so you can begin to make sense of what’s been heavy and find your way back to yourself.
You’re not broken. You’re Becoming!
If you’re here, something might feel off. Maybe you’re carrying a deep sense of shame that no one sees. Or you’ve been moving through life holding so much—grief, old wounds, the pressure to keep it all together—quietly wondering, “Is it always going to feel this way?”
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
In our work together, we’ll slow down and listen closely—to the parts of you that have been silenced, stretched too thin, or dismissed for too long. We’ll explore your inner world with care and curiosity so you can begin to make sense of what’s been heavy and find your way back to yourself.
Words That Belong Here:
“I don’t know where to start.”
“I feel nothing.”
“This might sound silly…”
“I’m scared to say this out loud.”
“I’ve never told anyone this before.”
You don’t need perfect words. Just a space where they can land. You don’t have to make sense of it before reaching out. You don’t have to say it beautifully. In counselling, your words—raw, messy, quiet, unsure—belong. Through our session's, I help guide you to reconnect with yourself. My approach focuses on creating a safe space for you to explore and release, so you can rediscover a sense of balance and empowerment. Come as you are.
Words That Belong Here:
“I don’t know where to start.”
“I feel nothing.”
“This might sound silly…”
“I’m scared to say this out loud.”
“I’ve never told anyone this before.”
You don’t need perfect words. Just a space where they can land. You don’t have to make sense of it before reaching out. You don’t have to say it beautifully. In counselling, your words—raw, messy, quiet, unsure—belong. Through our session's, I help guide you to reconnect with yourself. My approach focuses on creating a safe space for you to explore and release, so you can rediscover a sense of balance and empowerment. Come as you are.
Shealyn works from a holistic, client-centered approach and focuses on building a secure and welcoming therapeutic environment. She works collaboratively with her clients so that they can explore and process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a supportive atmosphere. Her sessions are informal and conversational, and she often takes a somatic approach when working with her clients.
Shealyn works from a holistic, client-centered approach and focuses on building a secure and welcoming therapeutic environment. She works collaboratively with her clients so that they can explore and process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a supportive atmosphere. Her sessions are informal and conversational, and she often takes a somatic approach when working with her clients.
Welcome! I work with couples families, teens and adults. I specialize in working with complex trauma, men, first responders, older adults, addiction as well as adult children of alcoholics 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 dynamics 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 families, teens and adults. I specialize in working with complex trauma, men, first responders, older adults, addiction as well as adult children of alcoholics 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 dynamics 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.
These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TFCBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Helping you feel better, faster—with real-world understanding and evidence-based care.
Are you living in survival mode? Do you struggle with emotions and saying what you feel? Do you want to start "doing the work" on yourself but you're not sure where to start? You are not alone, and the first step can be the hardest.
I own the growing practice, Thrive Counselling and Neurotherapy, and am currently accepting new clients. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist with over eight years of experience, offering virtual and in-person support to children, teens, and adults across the Niagara Region and beyond.
These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TFCBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Helping you feel better, faster—with real-world understanding and evidence-based care.
Are you living in survival mode? Do you struggle with emotions and saying what you feel? Do you want to start "doing the work" on yourself but you're not sure where to start? You are not alone, and the first step can be the hardest.
I own the growing practice, Thrive Counselling and Neurotherapy, and am currently accepting new clients. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist with over eight years of experience, offering virtual and in-person support to children, teens, and adults across the Niagara Region and beyond.
Semra Lamky:Trauma, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression,ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, BS
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I am Semra. Congratulations on taking the first step toward your healing journey, and I’m excited to support you as you explore and grow. Are you feeling down, anxious, or simply overwhelmed by life? Do you struggle with trauma, feelings of depression, and anxiety? You may be dealing with relationship difficulties or emotional challenges like anger or feeling lost and unsure of what’s next. We’ll work as a team to explore your challenges and navigate your growth path. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges while remaining focused and engaged, working towards achieving your life goals and being your authentic self.
Hello, I am Semra. Congratulations on taking the first step toward your healing journey, and I’m excited to support you as you explore and grow. Are you feeling down, anxious, or simply overwhelmed by life? Do you struggle with trauma, feelings of depression, and anxiety? You may be dealing with relationship difficulties or emotional challenges like anger or feeling lost and unsure of what’s next. We’ll work as a team to explore your challenges and navigate your growth path. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges while remaining focused and engaged, working towards achieving your life goals and being your authentic self.
Clients appreciate my compassionate, nonjudgmental, trauma focused approach, which offers practical solutions while also encouraging profound and lasting change.
It's okay not to feel okay. If you grew up in a damaging environment, you had to develop ingenious ways of surviving. Enduring your childhood is proof of your strength and resilience. However, you're no longer that child and feel just surviving isn't enough, but the past won't let you move on—your suffering is not your fault. What helped you in the past may now be hindering your growth. It's time to rewrite your narrative. Join me, and together, we will give voice to the parts of you that have been shamed, hidden, and denied. We can't undo the past's grave injustices, but we can take away their power.
Clients appreciate my compassionate, nonjudgmental, trauma focused approach, which offers practical solutions while also encouraging profound and lasting change.
It's okay not to feel okay. If you grew up in a damaging environment, you had to develop ingenious ways of surviving. Enduring your childhood is proof of your strength and resilience. However, you're no longer that child and feel just surviving isn't enough, but the past won't let you move on—your suffering is not your fault. What helped you in the past may now be hindering your growth. It's time to rewrite your narrative. Join me, and together, we will give voice to the parts of you that have been shamed, hidden, and denied. We can't undo the past's grave injustices, but we can take away their power.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, EFT, and trauma focused approaches among others.
At times, life can feel so overwhelming that we just wish for a way out of the chaos into stillness and peace. This chaos might manifest in stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or it may show up as traumatic and painful experiences that prevent you from achieving your desires and goals. It is absolutely possible to find your way to happiness and inner peace and it’s helpful to have a trained professional with lived experience guide and support you through that journey.
I am trained in CBT, DBT, EFT, and trauma focused approaches among others.
At times, life can feel so overwhelming that we just wish for a way out of the chaos into stillness and peace. This chaos might manifest in stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or it may show up as traumatic and painful experiences that prevent you from achieving your desires and goals. It is absolutely possible to find your way to happiness and inner peace and it’s helpful to have a trained professional with lived experience guide and support you through that journey.
Are intense reactions making it harder to develop and maintain relationships? Are you feeling stuck and unable to find your place in life? I have been there; you do not have to do it alone. I draw insights from my lived experiences as an immigrant and survivor/thriver of life and integrate inner knowing, compassion, and neuroscience to create spaces for relief, healing, and transformation. My passion is journeying with women/gender-diverse adults and immigrants who have experienced relational trauma, leading to addictions, perfectionism, compulsions & feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety or anger.
Are intense reactions making it harder to develop and maintain relationships? Are you feeling stuck and unable to find your place in life? I have been there; you do not have to do it alone. I draw insights from my lived experiences as an immigrant and survivor/thriver of life and integrate inner knowing, compassion, and neuroscience to create spaces for relief, healing, and transformation. My passion is journeying with women/gender-diverse adults and immigrants who have experienced relational trauma, leading to addictions, perfectionism, compulsions & feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety or anger.
She integrates a variety of modalities into her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Katlyn understands that reaching out and connecting can be difficult, and an important step on the therapeutic journey. Asking for help is a sign of resilience that can be nurtured and built upon in a supportive environment.
She integrates a variety of modalities into her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Katlyn understands that reaching out and connecting can be difficult, and an important step on the therapeutic journey. Asking for help is a sign of resilience that can be nurtured and built upon in a supportive environment.
Faith Esther Balandowich
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
1 Endorsed
Niagara Falls, ON L2J
You deserve to feel whole, seen, and empowered. As a psychotherapist, I take an integrative and compassionate approach to healing—one that honours the powerful connection between the mind and body. I work with individuals who are ready to move beyond survival and into a life that feels more connected, authentic, and alive.
You deserve to feel whole, seen, and empowered. As a psychotherapist, I take an integrative and compassionate approach to healing—one that honours the powerful connection between the mind and body. I work with individuals who are ready to move beyond survival and into a life that feels more connected, authentic, and alive.
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.
I integrate somatic, emotionally focused and trauma focused therapies to support your process of healing.
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 children and youth need safety and relatability to explore, understand and connect to their inner world. I extend patience, playfulness, compassion and ease to the process of emotional transformation.
It is important that you feel in control of the pace and direction of our work.
I integrate somatic, emotionally focused and trauma focused therapies to support your process of healing.
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 children and youth need safety and relatability to explore, understand and connect to their inner world. I extend patience, playfulness, compassion and ease to the process of emotional transformation.
It is important that you feel in control of the pace and direction of our work.
Nearby Trauma Focused Counsellors Searches for Ridgeway
- Beamsville
- Binbrook
- Fonthill
- Fort Erie
- Grimsby
- Niagara Falls
- Niagara on the Lake
- Port Colborne
- Saint Catharines
- Thorold
- Waterdown
- Welland