Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Shakespeare, ON

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Weighed down by your emotions, and the stress of day-to-day life? Maybe you are facing challenges in your relationships, stress from work or home, problems from the past that just don’t seem to be getting resolved, or new challenges, like the loss of a loved one or fears about the future. Often our journey to seek counselling comes after we have tried all our go-to methods for coping, but they just don’t seem to be working anymore. You’re feeling stuck or blocked from what matters to you, and you are ready to try something different. If this is where you are, I'm glad you're seeking support.

Welcome! I believe in providing you with a caring space, free of criticism and judgement, where we can safely explore your healing journey together. I look at myself as someone who will walk alongside you as a guide for support and will meet you where you are. Together, we will walk along old and new paths to uncover patterns and develop new understandings that bring meaning and authenticity to your life. I practice from a culturally sensitive and trauma -informed approach, using holistic and integrative techniques to create the right fit for your journey. Above everything else, I want you to feel heard and supported.

Swinging between overwhelm and numb/flat? Stuck in patterns that you wish you could change but continue to repeat despite effort? Maybe your past continues to replay in your present? Maybe you feel unsafe or on edge all the time? Experienced a traumatic event or major life transition that has thrown you off kilter? Or just at a loss of what to do next?

When you’re feeling stressed and unhappy, life feels heavy. Issues like depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss and low self-esteem can make life difficult and you often wonder, “is this all there is?” Perhaps you’re struggling with PTSD , or you are a First Responder who has seen so much you don’t even know where to begin. You might be struggling with anger, addictions, fertility issues, perfectionism or relationship difficulties. Maybe you even find yourself wondering if it would matter if you were here at all. I am here to say, you’re in the right place, and I am going to help you.

Trauma , depression, and other mental health issues can often cause individuals to become "stuck" leading to feelings of resignation or hopelessness. It can often feel like the individual is at the bottom of a well which keeps getting deeper, with the light out feeling further and further out of reach. It can lead individuals to believe that there is no path forwards, or that any path forward is one devoid of meaning or fulfillment.

Many years of experience working with Trauma , Sleeping Problems, Anxiety, Concurrent Disorders and/or Severe Mental Health clients. I am a Clinician trained internationally with a different approach that seeks your Freedom, not your adjustment, your Expression of emotions, not controlling them. If nothing has worked so far for you to feel happy, give me a call.

At WindHorse Psychology, our experienced clinicians provide caring, confidential, and professional psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation services for children, adolescents, and adults for a wide range of difficulties. Some of our special services include psychoeducational assessments for learning and attention disorders; psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma , illness, and stress; support for persons with cancer and their caregivers; and private or WSIB assessment and treatment for First Responders.

Vulnerability is the first step to healing. When we are able to be vulnerable with ourselves, we are able to open up,. I want your messy self to show up and feel safe in your own space alongside me. I am a student of the Satir Family System's model and help the whole family grow alongside one another. I love the challenge of helping the client heal and being part of the process. My goal is to help clients associate self-responsibility with success. The Satir approach can help clients work through trauma and develop a greater sense of harmony and inner peace. I am a firm believer in therapy being client-driven and action orientated.

With over 14 years of experience, I provide expert, empathetic and trauma -informed supports with a focus on addressing complex client needs. I approach psychotherapy from an intersectional feminist lens, and bring in harm reduction and anti-oppressive frameworks. My goal is to work with clients to provide the best quality supports that reflect the realities of my clients' lives. My extensive experience is in complex trauma and mental health and addictions, including co-morbidity and psychological testing.

I am a compassionate, skilled clinician with over 15 years of experience and training. I use a collaborative therapeutic approach to help support adolescents and adults who are experiencing challenges in their lives and relationships. I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment and use my clinical skills to assist people in exploring solutions and to gain new perspective on the issues they are facing.

I help stressed out postpartum moms become the mother they want to be, and I help women who have gone through sexual abuse regain confidence and get their life back. The birth of your baby didn't go as planned and you feel like you're already failing at motherhood. You feel intense pressure to be the best mother, but the stress of the postpartum period is too much. Your brain keeps showing you this horror movie about the abuse and you can't take it anymore. You are not alone. There is help, I provide bilingual therapy for postpartum moms and women who were sexually abused in Ontario (English and French).

I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I hold Masters of Social Work Degree from Wilfred Laurier University, a Bachelors of Social Work degree from McMaster University, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo as well as a diploma of Child and Youth Work from Niagara College. In addition, I have completed trainings and courses in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and is continuing education in Clinical Behavioural Sciences.

You want a shift in your life. You want someone to support you in creating that shift. I have the experience to provide you with the tools necessary to achieve your goals. Whether you are experiencing a relationship issue, are suffering from anxiety or depression, or have goals that you are struggling to accomplish, I can help. As the director of a service based non-profit project, I supported women experiencing high-conflict divorce. I have over 10 years experience as a therapist working with a wide range of issues within an employment assistance program, as well as private practice. I would love to help you reach your goals!