Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Saint Catharines, ON
Using an eclectic framework, I’ve supported clients managing PTSD/c- PTSD, overwhelm, depression, OCD, shame/guilt, stressful workplaces & navigating identity and existential beliefs.
Welcoming New Clients - I help clients take back their mental and emotional power and shift from surviving to thriving in life. When the voice inside says, "What if everything goes wrong?", please consider, "What if it all were to go right?..." We must believe it's possible for something different to happen. Investing in our emotional and mental health helps us live life to the fullest. Just because pain points are old doesn't mean they're permanent. Sometimes it takes the fear of staying the same to motivate us to take the risk and rise to who we're meant to be. It's never too late to change the path you're on.
Using an eclectic framework, I’ve supported clients managing PTSD/c- PTSD, overwhelm, depression, OCD, shame/guilt, stressful workplaces & navigating identity and existential beliefs.
Welcoming New Clients - I help clients take back their mental and emotional power and shift from surviving to thriving in life. When the voice inside says, "What if everything goes wrong?", please consider, "What if it all were to go right?..." We must believe it's possible for something different to happen. Investing in our emotional and mental health helps us live life to the fullest. Just because pain points are old doesn't mean they're permanent. Sometimes it takes the fear of staying the same to motivate us to take the risk and rise to who we're meant to be. It's never too late to change the path you're on.
I have 25 years of experience in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma and grief.
Hope Restored Counselling specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, management of bipolar disorder, life transitions. Specialized training in: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for trauma, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy. I am a vendor with Veterans Affairs Canada.
I have 25 years of experience in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma and grief.
Hope Restored Counselling specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma/ PTSD, management of bipolar disorder, life transitions. Specialized training in: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for trauma, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy. I am a vendor with Veterans Affairs Canada.
Accepting new clients: Along your life journey you, or your child/adolescent, may have hit unanticipated challenges, transitions, or trauma, impacting your well-being and capacity to move forward.
Imagine what it would feel like to begin moving from your hurt towards hope? Providing support for your healing process in a calm, non-judgemental space, is something I consider a privilege to be part of, as your therapist. By taking an active role in your life, and talking to a therapist, you are investing in yourself, your relationship, and your family.
Accepting new clients: Along your life journey you, or your child/adolescent, may have hit unanticipated challenges, transitions, or trauma, impacting your well-being and capacity to move forward.
Imagine what it would feel like to begin moving from your hurt towards hope? Providing support for your healing process in a calm, non-judgemental space, is something I consider a privilege to be part of, as your therapist. By taking an active role in your life, and talking to a therapist, you are investing in yourself, your relationship, and your family.
Are you struggling with past or current trauma, or finding it challenging to navigate significant life transitions?
We can explore the challenges and opportunities associated with major life changes, develop strategies to adapt, and work on building resilience during these transitions. I offer a compassionate approach to addressing and processing traumatic experiences. We can work together to assist you in developing skills to reduce distress and help you move forward.
Are you struggling with past or current trauma, or finding it challenging to navigate significant life transitions?
We can explore the challenges and opportunities associated with major life changes, develop strategies to adapt, and work on building resilience during these transitions. I offer a compassionate approach to addressing and processing traumatic experiences. We can work together to assist you in developing skills to reduce distress and help you move forward.
On the surface, you are the one who has it all together, but you know deep down that something has to change. You feel burnt out from constantly accommodating other people, and ignoring your own needs. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from keeping your emotions bottled up. You are tired of trying so hard and getting so little in return. Feelings of unworthiness, shame, and fear are holding you back from becoming the kind of person you have always wanted to be.
On the surface, you are the one who has it all together, but you know deep down that something has to change. You feel burnt out from constantly accommodating other people, and ignoring your own needs. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from keeping your emotions bottled up. You are tired of trying so hard and getting so little in return. Feelings of unworthiness, shame, and fear are holding you back from becoming the kind of person you have always wanted to be.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Do you often wonder, "Will things ever get better?" Perhaps you’re facing challenges in your relationships, battling stress at work, or feeling lost in life’s transitions. Maybe you’re struggling with burnout or self-doubt, or you've been feeling disconnected from your true self. You've tried to move forward before, but nothing seems to work—and now, you're asking for help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Do you often wonder, "Will things ever get better?" Perhaps you’re facing challenges in your relationships, battling stress at work, or feeling lost in life’s transitions. Maybe you’re struggling with burnout or self-doubt, or you've been feeling disconnected from your true self. You've tried to move forward before, but nothing seems to work—and now, you're asking for help.
For attachment/relationship/ trauma or grief issues we will go safely but at a steady pace into your pandora's box; it will take time but almost all clients report significant growth and self-insight just a few sessions in.
Accepting New Clients : ) ! Relational troubles? I've got you covered using attachment healing and other expert therapeutic approaches. I'm an expert too in treating insomnia and poor sleep with quick results (2-6 sessions recovery) for most clients. I treat struggles of self-esteem & self-worth, neuro-zestiness, burnout, life transitions, mood issues, and other challenges. With lengthy career experience in palliative care I also care for complex grief, loss and caregiver burnout. I am frightfully clever, and often help make significant breakthroughs where clients have been stuck (including with other therapists) before!
For attachment/relationship/ trauma or grief issues we will go safely but at a steady pace into your pandora's box; it will take time but almost all clients report significant growth and self-insight just a few sessions in.
Accepting New Clients : ) ! Relational troubles? I've got you covered using attachment healing and other expert therapeutic approaches. I'm an expert too in treating insomnia and poor sleep with quick results (2-6 sessions recovery) for most clients. I treat struggles of self-esteem & self-worth, neuro-zestiness, burnout, life transitions, mood issues, and other challenges. With lengthy career experience in palliative care I also care for complex grief, loss and caregiver burnout. I am frightfully clever, and often help make significant breakthroughs where clients have been stuck (including with other therapists) before!
Clients that I work with are typically struggling with a history of trauma, symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and/or addictions.
My specialty includes trauma processing with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My other specialties include implementing behaviour change strategies, connecting spiritually, developing coping skills for mental health, meditation, breath work, yoga and body oriented therapies.
Clients that I work with are typically struggling with a history of trauma, symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and/or addictions.
My specialty includes trauma processing with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My other specialties include implementing behaviour change strategies, connecting spiritually, developing coping skills for mental health, meditation, breath work, yoga and body oriented therapies.
Trauma can effect people in any number of ways, where it is a one time trauma, complex trauma or childhood trauma.
I work with a number of therapeutic models so that I can pull in the best option to meet clients where they are on any given day. I work with these different models to help clients improve their executive functioning, reduce anxiety and depression, improve feelings of safety in the present day, and change the way they approach relationships.
Trauma can effect people in any number of ways, where it is a one time trauma, complex trauma or childhood trauma.
I work with a number of therapeutic models so that I can pull in the best option to meet clients where they are on any given day. I work with these different models to help clients improve their executive functioning, reduce anxiety and depression, improve feelings of safety in the present day, and change the way they approach relationships.
Owyn
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MSc, RP
6 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2S
Waitlist for new clients
I work from a trauma-informed, strength-based lens to foster a safe, non-judgmental environment for healing.
Using a client-centred approach, I combine many therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet the unique needs of each client. I am an EMDR trained clinician and am thrilled to offer this modality to those I work with.
I work from a trauma-informed, strength-based lens to foster a safe, non-judgmental environment for healing.
Using a client-centred approach, I combine many therapeutic techniques and modalities to meet the unique needs of each client. I am an EMDR trained clinician and am thrilled to offer this modality to those I work with.
More often than not, an individual’s history involves significant life events that has caused stress, loss, pain, or trauma.
My approach is trauma focused as I believe every individual has experience with events that activate our nervous system's "fight, flight, freeze" response. I apply this approach using therapeutic methods and psychoeducation on the nervous system. Understanding your emotional, cognitive, and behavioural responses, is a valuable resource in your therapy.
More often than not, an individual’s history involves significant life events that has caused stress, loss, pain, or trauma.
My approach is trauma focused as I believe every individual has experience with events that activate our nervous system's "fight, flight, freeze" response. I apply this approach using therapeutic methods and psychoeducation on the nervous system. Understanding your emotional, cognitive, and behavioural responses, is a valuable resource in your therapy.
As a grief and trauma-focused therapist, I understand this struggle and want to meet you exactly where you are at.
I take a collaborative approach to therapy, adapting the process to my client’s unique needs and preferences. Some of my key areas of focus include PTSD, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Some of the evidence-based modalities I use in treatment include EMDR, CPT, CBT, and DBT.
As a grief and trauma-focused therapist, I understand this struggle and want to meet you exactly where you are at.
I take a collaborative approach to therapy, adapting the process to my client’s unique needs and preferences. Some of my key areas of focus include PTSD, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Some of the evidence-based modalities I use in treatment include EMDR, CPT, CBT, and DBT.
Humanistic Health Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSc, BSc
2 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2N
Our team of trauma and EMDR trained therapists are here to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been silenced or abandoned along the way.
In our work together, we’ll gently explore the unique challenges of your story, honour your resilience, and support you in transforming old wounds into new possibilities. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or grief, we will walk alongside you to help you work through those core negative beliefs to reclaim your life.
Our team of trauma and EMDR trained therapists are here to help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been silenced or abandoned along the way.
In our work together, we’ll gently explore the unique challenges of your story, honour your resilience, and support you in transforming old wounds into new possibilities. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or grief, we will walk alongside you to help you work through those core negative beliefs to reclaim your life.
You may also be carrying the effects of trauma including childhood, relational, or work-related experiences that continue to influence how you relate to others, how you feel, and move through the world.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression, including those impacted by chronic stress, high responsibility, or demanding roles such as first response or frontline work. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), integrating other evidence-based approaches as needed.
You may also be carrying the effects of trauma including childhood, relational, or work-related experiences that continue to influence how you relate to others, how you feel, and move through the world.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression, including those impacted by chronic stress, high responsibility, or demanding roles such as first response or frontline work. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), integrating other evidence-based approaches as needed.
No matter where we are in life, we are vulnerable to experiencing overwhelming and unexpected challenges. Many of us, have moved through life without learning how to manage these difficult emotions in an adaptive and helpful way. As a result, we are prevented from connecting to our true emotional world and reject some of the core parts of ourselves. Left unacknowledged, these parts of ourselves can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and keep us stuck repeating old, unfulfilling patterns.
No matter where we are in life, we are vulnerable to experiencing overwhelming and unexpected challenges. Many of us, have moved through life without learning how to manage these difficult emotions in an adaptive and helpful way. As a result, we are prevented from connecting to our true emotional world and reject some of the core parts of ourselves. Left unacknowledged, these parts of ourselves can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and keep us stuck repeating old, unfulfilling patterns.
I help people work through anxiety, trauma, depression, conflict, personality disorders, life transitions and much more.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're stuck in patterns you can't break, especially during times of change, uncertainty, or emotional pain. Whether you're a teen facing pressure, an adult navigating anxiety or depression, or a couple struggling to connect, I can help. With over 25 years in the field, I offer client centred, evidence-based therapy using CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, Gottman Method and solution-focused approaches. I create a space where you can feel safe, seen, and authentically yourself. We'll regularly check in and adjust treatment to fit your needs. I am a 2SLGBTQ+ ally. Evenings/some Sundays available.
I help people work through anxiety, trauma, depression, conflict, personality disorders, life transitions and much more.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're stuck in patterns you can't break, especially during times of change, uncertainty, or emotional pain. Whether you're a teen facing pressure, an adult navigating anxiety or depression, or a couple struggling to connect, I can help. With over 25 years in the field, I offer client centred, evidence-based therapy using CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, Gottman Method and solution-focused approaches. I create a space where you can feel safe, seen, and authentically yourself. We'll regularly check in and adjust treatment to fit your needs. I am a 2SLGBTQ+ ally. Evenings/some Sundays available.
Maybe there are deeper issues - grief, trauma, questioning your purpose or identity- that keep you up at night and prevent you from fully enjoying life.
This is where I come in - I am here to provide the space and support necessary to help you process your experiences, manage your stress and to help you get to where you want to be. Using a client-centered, strengths-based, and compassion-focused approach, I specialize in working with trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety/depression, and relationship issues.
Maybe there are deeper issues - grief, trauma, questioning your purpose or identity- that keep you up at night and prevent you from fully enjoying life.
This is where I come in - I am here to provide the space and support necessary to help you process your experiences, manage your stress and to help you get to where you want to be. Using a client-centered, strengths-based, and compassion-focused approach, I specialize in working with trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, anxiety/depression, and relationship issues.
Nova Phoenix Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
4 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Our therapists integrate a trauma-informed approach throughout their practice.
Welcome to Nova Phoenix Counselling Services! We are happy you have found us so you can learn more about the compassionate and safe services we offer for individuals wanting to improve their mental health.
Nova Phoenix Counselling Services provides quality, affordable, evidence-based psychotherapy services. We are a team of 60 registered social workers and psychotherapists providing counselling support in 10 different languages.
We offer in-person, virtual, and phone counselling for children, youth, adults, couples and families with no waitlist in four different locations: St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland and Ancaster.
Our therapists integrate a trauma-informed approach throughout their practice.
Welcome to Nova Phoenix Counselling Services! We are happy you have found us so you can learn more about the compassionate and safe services we offer for individuals wanting to improve their mental health.
Nova Phoenix Counselling Services provides quality, affordable, evidence-based psychotherapy services. We are a team of 60 registered social workers and psychotherapists providing counselling support in 10 different languages.
We offer in-person, virtual, and phone counselling for children, youth, adults, couples and families with no waitlist in four different locations: St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland and Ancaster.
I work with children and adults struggling with trauma, eating disorders, and mood disorders.
As a Certified Trauma Practitioner, I understand how trauma impacts the brain, body and behaviour of an individual and how there are important aspects to therapy such as a strong feeling of safety and sensory relief with a goal to help them feel empowered and in control. I have extensive experience working with youth on building self-esteem and social skills
I work with children and adults struggling with trauma, eating disorders, and mood disorders.
As a Certified Trauma Practitioner, I understand how trauma impacts the brain, body and behaviour of an individual and how there are important aspects to therapy such as a strong feeling of safety and sensory relief with a goal to help them feel empowered and in control. I have extensive experience working with youth on building self-esteem and social skills
Greer Kidnie - Flourish Counselling &
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
With 15 years of clinical experience, Greer integrates EMDR (Certified) and IFS Level 1 & 2 training to support clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
You’ve likely already tried to figure things out—but something still isn’t shifting. I help clients move beyond understanding into real, lasting change using EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together, we work with the parts of you that hold anxiety, past experiences, and patterns that don’t shift, so you can feel more grounded, clear, and in control. I offer both weekly therapy and, when appropriate, intensive sessions for those looking to move through things more quickly. Clients also receive reflective session summaries to support integration between sessions.
With 15 years of clinical experience, Greer integrates EMDR (Certified) and IFS Level 1 & 2 training to support clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
You’ve likely already tried to figure things out—but something still isn’t shifting. I help clients move beyond understanding into real, lasting change using EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together, we work with the parts of you that hold anxiety, past experiences, and patterns that don’t shift, so you can feel more grounded, clear, and in control. I offer both weekly therapy and, when appropriate, intensive sessions for those looking to move through things more quickly. Clients also receive reflective session summaries to support integration between sessions.
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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.