Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Montréal, QC
Cindy specializes in trauma-focused therapy with individuals, couples, and families.
Trained in drama therapy at Concordia University, Cindy can incorporate role-playing, games, improvisation and props in sessions to help ease the process of therapy. All sessions are judgment-free, non-threatening, and tailored to each client's specific needs and abilities.
Cindy specializes in trauma-focused therapy with individuals, couples, and families.
Trained in drama therapy at Concordia University, Cindy can incorporate role-playing, games, improvisation and props in sessions to help ease the process of therapy. All sessions are judgment-free, non-threatening, and tailored to each client's specific needs and abilities.
I have worked in various community and hospital settings, specializing in the treatment of depression (including self-esteem, perfectionism), trauma, substance misuse, and emotion dysregulation (including emotional avoidance, borderline personality).
In practice, I pay special attention to your strengths and resilience, while also encouraging awareness of what might need to change. I don't just ask questions; I incorporate humor and/or share my own experiences and honest opinions to foster genuine openness between us. I believe successful therapy starts with a caring, open, and authentic relationship.
I have worked in various community and hospital settings, specializing in the treatment of depression (including self-esteem, perfectionism), trauma, substance misuse, and emotion dysregulation (including emotional avoidance, borderline personality).
In practice, I pay special attention to your strengths and resilience, while also encouraging awareness of what might need to change. I don't just ask questions; I incorporate humor and/or share my own experiences and honest opinions to foster genuine openness between us. I believe successful therapy starts with a caring, open, and authentic relationship.
The interventions used will work towards relieving the stress caused by past trauma(s), providing tools for the here and now, and of course fostering self-awareness and self-esteem.
I am client centred and prefer to work collaboratively, integrating a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to the needs of my client. I am professionally qualified as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and a Creative Arts Therapist. In addition, I have advanced training in Mindfulness and Meditation, training in CBT, Solution Focused therapy, and EMDR.
The interventions used will work towards relieving the stress caused by past trauma(s), providing tools for the here and now, and of course fostering self-awareness and self-esteem.
I am client centred and prefer to work collaboratively, integrating a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to the needs of my client. I am professionally qualified as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and a Creative Arts Therapist. In addition, I have advanced training in Mindfulness and Meditation, training in CBT, Solution Focused therapy, and EMDR.
As a trauma informed therapist, I have integrated approaches from the best somatic and trauma methods such as EMDR and EFT Tapping.
I have been working in this field for two decades, supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship challenge, burnout and grief. Some clients are going through major life traditions and need emotional support to navigate the turbulent waters of uncertainty, fear and change. We all have struggles in our lives but we don't have to do it alone. With the right guidance and tools, we can feel comforted and gain clarity to make the best choices for our lives. My focus is always to assist my clients in building their capacity for resilience and emotional regulation.
As a trauma informed therapist, I have integrated approaches from the best somatic and trauma methods such as EMDR and EFT Tapping.
I have been working in this field for two decades, supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship challenge, burnout and grief. Some clients are going through major life traditions and need emotional support to navigate the turbulent waters of uncertainty, fear and change. We all have struggles in our lives but we don't have to do it alone. With the right guidance and tools, we can feel comforted and gain clarity to make the best choices for our lives. My focus is always to assist my clients in building their capacity for resilience and emotional regulation.
I prioritize anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and resource-oriented approaches in my practice.
Sometimes words aren’t enough. As a music therapist, I integrate music-making and listening into the therapeutic space to help individuals express themselves creatively, develop coping skills, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Whether we’re listening to music, improvising on instruments, or crafting songs together, each session is thoughtfully tailored to your unique strengths and needs. I’m here to actively listen, support, and reflect, both through music and conversation—no musical experience is necessary.
I prioritize anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and resource-oriented approaches in my practice.
Sometimes words aren’t enough. As a music therapist, I integrate music-making and listening into the therapeutic space to help individuals express themselves creatively, develop coping skills, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Whether we’re listening to music, improvising on instruments, or crafting songs together, each session is thoughtfully tailored to your unique strengths and needs. I’m here to actively listen, support, and reflect, both through music and conversation—no musical experience is necessary.
I work with individuals, adolescents, people suffering from trauma-related abuse, victims of harassement, those having difficult break-ups to career changes.
I am a fully bilingual clinical psychologist/psychotherapist with 28 years of rich and varied clinical experience within medical settings and mental health services in the UK and France. I provide a wide range of psychological interventions always tailored to a patient's needs. I help patients get their life back on track as I care deeply about their psychological and physical wellbeing. Having a highly sensitive temperament myself, I offer help to those who have identified themselves as highly sensitive and as a result, face issues that are difficult to deal with. My approach, while primarily psychodynamic, includes EMDR, cognitive strategies, schema therapy, mindfulness.
I work with individuals, adolescents, people suffering from trauma-related abuse, victims of harassement, those having difficult break-ups to career changes.
I am a fully bilingual clinical psychologist/psychotherapist with 28 years of rich and varied clinical experience within medical settings and mental health services in the UK and France. I provide a wide range of psychological interventions always tailored to a patient's needs. I help patients get their life back on track as I care deeply about their psychological and physical wellbeing. Having a highly sensitive temperament myself, I offer help to those who have identified themselves as highly sensitive and as a result, face issues that are difficult to deal with. My approach, while primarily psychodynamic, includes EMDR, cognitive strategies, schema therapy, mindfulness.
My style is trauma informed, humanistic, emotion-focused, strength-based, and compassionate.
Navigating life can be challenging, considering suffering and uncertainty are central to the human experience. In efforts to feel happier, we tend to deny our pain, hoping it will eventually go away. It may be efficient for a while, but ultimately this prevents us from showing up authentically in our relationships and experiencing the very thing we want most: inner peace, confidence, connection and belonging. The good news is these challenges make us human, they are not uncommon, and you have what it takes to create the life you crave. It simply requires following your intuition and getting the support you need.
My style is trauma informed, humanistic, emotion-focused, strength-based, and compassionate.
Navigating life can be challenging, considering suffering and uncertainty are central to the human experience. In efforts to feel happier, we tend to deny our pain, hoping it will eventually go away. It may be efficient for a while, but ultimately this prevents us from showing up authentically in our relationships and experiencing the very thing we want most: inner peace, confidence, connection and belonging. The good news is these challenges make us human, they are not uncommon, and you have what it takes to create the life you crave. It simply requires following your intuition and getting the support you need.
As an arts based trauma informed empowerment therapist, I am experienced in a variety of issues: Anxiety and Depression, Agoraphobia, Addiction, feeling lost and confused, self esteem, spiritual growth, suicidal Ideation, relationships, trauma, and PTSD, You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental illness to get help, all you need is to want to heal.
My goal as a talk therapist is for people in difficult circumstances to define some of the challenges they face, imagine solutions to their circumstances, replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthy ones and recognize themselves as agents of change. Young adults and adults welcome. I have been in private practice for eighteen years.
As an arts based trauma informed empowerment therapist, I am experienced in a variety of issues: Anxiety and Depression, Agoraphobia, Addiction, feeling lost and confused, self esteem, spiritual growth, suicidal Ideation, relationships, trauma, and PTSD, You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental illness to get help, all you need is to want to heal.
My goal as a talk therapist is for people in difficult circumstances to define some of the challenges they face, imagine solutions to their circumstances, replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthy ones and recognize themselves as agents of change. Young adults and adults welcome. I have been in private practice for eighteen years.
Are you a gay man who is overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings? Do certain situations feel triggering or remind you of a past trauma? It can feel unbearable when you’re just trying to keep it together, and hoping nobody notices when you start breathing rapidly, sweating, or shaking.
To start, we’ll create a customized plan for your counselling. Often, I’ll first teach you some skills for understanding and managing your emotions so that you feel more in control and grounded early on. We’ll also explore your history so that we can do more advanced therapeutic work that focuses on addressing your unique challenges and achieving your goals.
Are you a gay man who is overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings? Do certain situations feel triggering or remind you of a past trauma? It can feel unbearable when you’re just trying to keep it together, and hoping nobody notices when you start breathing rapidly, sweating, or shaking.
To start, we’ll create a customized plan for your counselling. Often, I’ll first teach you some skills for understanding and managing your emotions so that you feel more in control and grounded early on. We’ll also explore your history so that we can do more advanced therapeutic work that focuses on addressing your unique challenges and achieving your goals.
I am a trauma-informed, anti-oppression centered therapist, who has worked with people who are experiencing difficult life circumstances.
I am also a trained Drama Therapist, who works with storytelling, metaphor, symbol and role-play. The choice of modality will be yours. Our task will be to find the tools that meet your specific needs. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association.
I am a trauma-informed, anti-oppression centered therapist, who has worked with people who are experiencing difficult life circumstances.
I am also a trained Drama Therapist, who works with storytelling, metaphor, symbol and role-play. The choice of modality will be yours. Our task will be to find the tools that meet your specific needs. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association.
I use an anti-oppressive, solution-focused, and narrative principles to help clients heal from trauma and achieve internal transformation.
I am a warm Social Worker, who understands that life can be very difficult and overwhelming at times. I am dedicated to helping clients to successfully face, manage, and overcome these very real difficulties. I also support clients in building stronger and more useful coping strategies to deal with the difficult situations and elements of life that cannot be changed or controlled. I help clients to identify and set meaningful goals and to hold clients accountable for their development and for making progress toward their goals. In this way, I help clients to achieve greater balance, resilience, peace, and success in their lives.
I use an anti-oppressive, solution-focused, and narrative principles to help clients heal from trauma and achieve internal transformation.
I am a warm Social Worker, who understands that life can be very difficult and overwhelming at times. I am dedicated to helping clients to successfully face, manage, and overcome these very real difficulties. I also support clients in building stronger and more useful coping strategies to deal with the difficult situations and elements of life that cannot be changed or controlled. I help clients to identify and set meaningful goals and to hold clients accountable for their development and for making progress toward their goals. In this way, I help clients to achieve greater balance, resilience, peace, and success in their lives.
Meet Our Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
I work with evidence-based practices such as trauma informed care, emotion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
I work with adults (18+) who are searching for some guidance in finding inner peace and living a more authentic life. I am here to assist you in releasing dysfunctional patterns that are rooted in emotional wounds. It is my goal to help you look back on your past with less judgement, fear and shame. I will follow your process and help you identify markers of current emotional concerns and core pain. Therapy is meant to be a transformational process to help you heal your wounded parts, while learning to meet yourself with compassion.
I work with evidence-based practices such as trauma informed care, emotion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
I work with adults (18+) who are searching for some guidance in finding inner peace and living a more authentic life. I am here to assist you in releasing dysfunctional patterns that are rooted in emotional wounds. It is my goal to help you look back on your past with less judgement, fear and shame. I will follow your process and help you identify markers of current emotional concerns and core pain. Therapy is meant to be a transformational process to help you heal your wounded parts, while learning to meet yourself with compassion.
I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and relationship challenges.
I offer a holistic approach that combines somatic therapy, parts work (similar to IFS) , and spirituality. The work we do together can help you connect with yourself and get in touch with the wholeness within. You can find your true voice and empowerment, heal old wounds and traumas, and begin to create the kind of relationships you deserve.
I’ve worked with hundreds of individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, and relationship challenges.
I offer a holistic approach that combines somatic therapy, parts work (similar to IFS) , and spirituality. The work we do together can help you connect with yourself and get in touch with the wholeness within. You can find your true voice and empowerment, heal old wounds and traumas, and begin to create the kind of relationships you deserve.
Bianca Pungartnik
Registered Psychotherapist, OCCOQ, OPQ, CCC, NIHB
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
As a clinical counselor (CO) with the OCCOQ and a psychotherapist with a permit from the OPQ, I have worked for over nine years with diverse clients facing various challenges, including behavioral problems, emotional regulation, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Throughout our sessions, I strive to create an environment of compassion, acceptance, and present moment awareness. I don't see myself as fundamentally different from the client, but rather as someone who can bring a fresh perspective to their situation. I believe that the client and I are both climbing our own mountains, and I can use my vantage point to identify obstacles on their mountain that they may not be aware of. In therapy, every struggle is important, and no one's pain is greater or less than another's. Together, we can then find new ways to navigate these obstacles and chart a new course towards a more fulfilling life.
As a clinical counselor (CO) with the OCCOQ and a psychotherapist with a permit from the OPQ, I have worked for over nine years with diverse clients facing various challenges, including behavioral problems, emotional regulation, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Throughout our sessions, I strive to create an environment of compassion, acceptance, and present moment awareness. I don't see myself as fundamentally different from the client, but rather as someone who can bring a fresh perspective to their situation. I believe that the client and I are both climbing our own mountains, and I can use my vantage point to identify obstacles on their mountain that they may not be aware of. In therapy, every struggle is important, and no one's pain is greater or less than another's. Together, we can then find new ways to navigate these obstacles and chart a new course towards a more fulfilling life.
I have years of experience working with people of different cultural backgrounds who lived childhood or/and adulthood trauma.
Are you ready to re-engage with yourself and others? I will work with you to bring clarity to your past and present feelings, thoughts and behaviours. By helping you become aware of your fears and patterns that make you struggle, i will guide you towards the change you desire. Together we will tailor the work we do to suit your goals. You will surprise yourself looking inwards taking care of the little child, discovering your inner potentials and building your self-esteem at your own pace. You will find your quality of life and relationships improve.
I have years of experience working with people of different cultural backgrounds who lived childhood or/and adulthood trauma.
Are you ready to re-engage with yourself and others? I will work with you to bring clarity to your past and present feelings, thoughts and behaviours. By helping you become aware of your fears and patterns that make you struggle, i will guide you towards the change you desire. Together we will tailor the work we do to suit your goals. You will surprise yourself looking inwards taking care of the little child, discovering your inner potentials and building your self-esteem at your own pace. You will find your quality of life and relationships improve.
My practice is attachment-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in humanistic values.
Whether you're navigating monogamy, non-monogamy, or other relationship dynamics, I'm here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll work on improving communication, building trust, and fostering deeper connections. All identities and relationships are respected here.
My practice is attachment-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in humanistic values.
Whether you're navigating monogamy, non-monogamy, or other relationship dynamics, I'm here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll work on improving communication, building trust, and fostering deeper connections. All identities and relationships are respected here.
I work with clients who may be struggling with complex issues, like trauma and grief that is impacting their lives.
Often at times words fail us, when we try to express difficult feelings or experiences. Art and play therapy provides alternative forms of communicating that offers rich insight into ourselves. Through these creative forms of expression we will bolster your strengths and explore your challenges. My belief is that play and creativity is within all of us, and has the ability to help us grow and heal!
I work with clients who may be struggling with complex issues, like trauma and grief that is impacting their lives.
Often at times words fail us, when we try to express difficult feelings or experiences. Art and play therapy provides alternative forms of communicating that offers rich insight into ourselves. Through these creative forms of expression we will bolster your strengths and explore your challenges. My belief is that play and creativity is within all of us, and has the ability to help us grow and heal!
• Trauma or unresolved emotional pain.
CBT Schema Therapy focuses on identifying and addressing deeply ingrained past patterns and beliefs. Mindfulness, Self & Clinical Hypnotherapy and Self-Compassion equip one with practical tools to override unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, leading to a changed Self/World view.
EMDR - Gentle warp-speed, tangible, concrete change without effort/ disturbance.
• Trauma or unresolved emotional pain.
CBT Schema Therapy focuses on identifying and addressing deeply ingrained past patterns and beliefs. Mindfulness, Self & Clinical Hypnotherapy and Self-Compassion equip one with practical tools to override unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, leading to a changed Self/World view.
EMDR - Gentle warp-speed, tangible, concrete change without effort/ disturbance.
I worked for years with individuals who have experienced acute trauma such as sexual violence and victims of crime as well as complex PTSD.
I am a registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker in QC. I subscribe to the idea that suffering is a natural part of the human experience; we suffer and experience discomfort so we can cope and grow. It is possible however that we can exceed our threshold of suffering and our normal coping mechanisms are no longer sufficient. This is when our discomfort begins to feel like pain, anxiety, and depressive thoughts and is no longer beneficial to our growth. I like to think of my role as the collaborator and support system for times like these.
I worked for years with individuals who have experienced acute trauma such as sexual violence and victims of crime as well as complex PTSD.
I am a registered Psychotherapist and Social Worker in QC. I subscribe to the idea that suffering is a natural part of the human experience; we suffer and experience discomfort so we can cope and grow. It is possible however that we can exceed our threshold of suffering and our normal coping mechanisms are no longer sufficient. This is when our discomfort begins to feel like pain, anxiety, and depressive thoughts and is no longer beneficial to our growth. I like to think of my role as the collaborator and support system for times like these.
Sendy Espina Delgado
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, SCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, depression, intrusive thoughts, or anger beyond your control? Do you find yourself often in either withdrawing or pursuing patterns with loved ones? Are your coping mechanism no longer helpful? Have you experienced trauma or abuse? I can help you feel more balanced and in control.
I am interested in hearing your story and creating a collaborative, open, and warm space where you will develop strategies to help you manage stress and utilize effective coping skills. With practice, these tools will bring peace and perspective.
Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, depression, intrusive thoughts, or anger beyond your control? Do you find yourself often in either withdrawing or pursuing patterns with loved ones? Are your coping mechanism no longer helpful? Have you experienced trauma or abuse? I can help you feel more balanced and in control.
I am interested in hearing your story and creating a collaborative, open, and warm space where you will develop strategies to help you manage stress and utilize effective coping skills. With practice, these tools will bring peace and perspective.
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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.