Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Gatineau, QC

Hi, I'm Kim. I have worked with people across the age span, individually and in families, for the past few decades. I am currently working with people who are interested in finding ways to better cope with strong emotions, complex trauma , mood disorders and building stronger connections in their relationships. I have a long history of working with children, teenagers and young adults in particular and am often described as conversational, humorous and creative in my approach. I believe in being transparent, flexible, nonjudgmental and creating safe spaces where people feel heard and connected.

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (H. Keller) is a statement which motivates me to be versatile and adaptive so I may best meet my client's needs in an integrated practice, to facilitate empowerment and holistic well-being. I utilize strength-based, somatic, creative and expressive modes of therapy tailored to suit the unique needs of individuals from various walks of life.

Availability May 2023 - - - Professional, confidential, client-centered services with an experienced therapist. See www.LashaShaw.com for more information. - - - Clients usually contact me because they know something is wrong. Some feel stressed, anxious, or depressed. Others feel overwhelmed and confused. Many have started to notice problems in their sleep, mood, relationships, or work/school performance. Sometimes they aren't sure what's going wrong and they need help to identify the problem. Sometimes they know what they need to do, but they don't seem to be able to do it. That's where therapy can help.

Do you feel like you are: Afraid of the uncertainty of the future due to a life transition (e.g. adulthood, mid-life, retirement)? Feeling lost or confused about who you are now? / Struggling in your job, relationships, and other facets of your life due to past trauma ? / On an emotional rollercoaster or numb from grief, perhaps feeling unable to talk to anyone about what you are living through or perhaps feeling that your grief is being invalidated by others? / Unable to accomplish what you would like because anxiety is in the driver’s seat? / Less emotionally tolerant than before, but don’t quite know why? I get it.

Do you feel you would like to be heard? You would like to talk with someone who can help you understand and help you find your way, find your Inner Self, grief your lost, find your Inner peace, breathe again, grow, be able to love yourself, take care of yourself, appreciate other people's love, and enjoy life?

Whether you are searching for extra support and guidance through an overwhelming situation, or you feel ready to tackle unresolved issues from the past, I'd be honoured to walk that journey with you and help you eliminate the issues that you are struggling with. My goal is to accompany you on a journey towards balance, growth, strength and consolidation, where you can share your thoughts and feelings in a comfortable and non-judgmental environment.

I provide bilingual (French/English) psychological services to adults and older adults who are experiencing a variety of challenges including: sleep disorders, chronic insomnia, anxiety, depression, traumatic stress-related issues & PTSD , grief & significant losses, life transitions as well as adjusting to living with major life changes (including injury and illness). I also have a particular interest in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to living with a chronic health condition, including cardiac illness, chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, and men’s health issues.

When you’ve had a falling out with a parent, a child, a partner, or a friend, or are grappling with a past struggle or loss, it can feel overwhelming - like you’re tumbling into a deep hole, with limited to no way out. But you’re not alone. I’ve accompanied many teens, adults and parents on their journey toward well- being, peace, and ease. I’d be honoured to walk alongside, and help you on your journey to feeling healthy and whole. Proficiency in trauma and body-based mindfulness means that I’ll aim to assist with an array of evidence-based cognitive, somatic and experiential tools that have helped many people on similar journeys.

Accepting new clients - I offer bilingual (French or English) virtual therapy to individuals age 16+ who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, fertility, perinatal mental health, and/or trauma . You can expect therapy with me to be non-judgemental, compassionate, and focused on your unique needs and journey. My goal is to create a safe environment where you can freely express yourself and be supported in the therapeutic process.

I work with clients who suffer from various emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety and trauma . I focus on educating the client what she or he is going through and together we design strategies that help cope with the emotional difficulties. An important emphasis is placed on sleep hygiene because healthy sleep often helps restore emotional well-being. We also offer physical rehabilitation at our clinic for clients who have chronic pain and other physical problems co-existing with emotional difficulties.

Je suis une clinicienne polyvalente ayant plus de 30 ans d’expérience. J’œuvre auprès de la clientèle adolescente, adulte et aînée. Je m’intéresse particulièrement aux troubles anxieux, aux transitions difficiles, aux deuils, à la dépression, aux difficultés d’adaptation, à la dysphorie de genre et au stress post-traumatique. J'ai trois sphères d'expertise. (1) Je détient une formation spécialisée en gérontologie. Je comprends donc les défis uniques liés au vieillissement, tels que les pertes et deuils, transitions (p. ex., retraite), problèmes de santé chroniques, nouveaux rôles sociaux et familiaux, et solitude.

Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed and depressed, hating your job and fighting with a partner or a family that refuses to adopt your views? Do you struggle to be the person you want to be? I offer confidential counselling and I believe in a client-centred approach. I am specialized in the field of memory studies, being interested in how identity is shaped, what are the paths of mental care and how to come to terms with anger, grief and depression. I also welcome immigrants of all nationalities dealing with acculturation, including family crisis, social anxiety and job related stress.