Sexual Abuse Therapists in X1A
Ida-Marie Moltzan
Counsellor, MA, BMgt, CCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
Trauma is a word that no one likes to hear, let alone experience. It comes in different forms: childhood, domestic violence, sexual assault, injury, our job, along with additional experiences that may come up. Facing trauma alone can be overwhelming, scary, and painful. This can cause additional physical health problems that can interfere with daily activities. You may experience nightmares, as if you are reliving the event. You may not want to leave your house for fear of it happening again. Knowing and understanding that therapy can take time and effort, I am committed to working alongside you through your healing journey.
Trauma is a word that no one likes to hear, let alone experience. It comes in different forms: childhood, domestic violence, sexual assault, injury, our job, along with additional experiences that may come up. Facing trauma alone can be overwhelming, scary, and painful. This can cause additional physical health problems that can interfere with daily activities. You may experience nightmares, as if you are reliving the event. You may not want to leave your house for fear of it happening again. Knowing and understanding that therapy can take time and effort, I am committed to working alongside you through your healing journey.
Tanya Ashley - Intentional Healing Counselling
Counsellor, CCC, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
Using EMDR and talk therapy, I am taking new in-person clients in Edmonton and offer virtual therapy for residents of the NWT, AB, YT, and NU. I know it can be hard to imagine discovering and facing what is holding you back. You really want to feel free to fully live your life feeling good and you wonder if therapy is the answer. What if therapy IS the answer? I believe it can be. Honestly, sometimes uncovering hidden parts of yourself feels uncomfortable at first. I can help you sort it all out! Healing yourself WILL lead to feeling better, feeling more free and healing your relationships while forming new, meaningful connections.
Using EMDR and talk therapy, I am taking new in-person clients in Edmonton and offer virtual therapy for residents of the NWT, AB, YT, and NU. I know it can be hard to imagine discovering and facing what is holding you back. You really want to feel free to fully live your life feeling good and you wonder if therapy is the answer. What if therapy IS the answer? I believe it can be. Honestly, sometimes uncovering hidden parts of yourself feels uncomfortable at first. I can help you sort it all out! Healing yourself WILL lead to feeling better, feeling more free and healing your relationships while forming new, meaningful connections.
Ashley Westgard
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, SK
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
I strongly believe that the relationship between a client and therapist is the key factor in supporting change and as a result, I always make it a priority to provide safe spaces for individuals to share their stories. This allows us to work together to create a supportive plan that will assist them in overcoming their challenges. Counselling involves advocating for clients within their many social systems, modeling empowering behaviors by teaching clients how to access services, and encouraging clients to become advocates for themselves within their communities.
I strongly believe that the relationship between a client and therapist is the key factor in supporting change and as a result, I always make it a priority to provide safe spaces for individuals to share their stories. This allows us to work together to create a supportive plan that will assist them in overcoming their challenges. Counselling involves advocating for clients within their many social systems, modeling empowering behaviors by teaching clients how to access services, and encouraging clients to become advocates for themselves within their communities.
Aleisha Martin (Couples Therapist Northwest Territories)
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Yellowknife, NT X1A (Online Only)
Taking the step to seek psychotherapy can be a challenging one; I am here to support you through your life journey and help you discover your best self. I have experience providing care in areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, sex positivity, navigating relationships, emotional regulation, coping skills, as well as working with 2SLGBTQ+ community members and parents of 2SLGBTQ+ children. I use evidence-based treatments to help achieve real changes in daily life. I celebrate inclusion, diversity and am passionate about providing an inclusive space.
Taking the step to seek psychotherapy can be a challenging one; I am here to support you through your life journey and help you discover your best self. I have experience providing care in areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, sex positivity, navigating relationships, emotional regulation, coping skills, as well as working with 2SLGBTQ+ community members and parents of 2SLGBTQ+ children. I use evidence-based treatments to help achieve real changes in daily life. I celebrate inclusion, diversity and am passionate about providing an inclusive space.
Rashmani Chakrabarty
Psychologist, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
Many of us have experienced adversity in our lives, including myself. Whether it is trauma, chronic pain/illness, racial discrimination or struggles, grief and loss, or depression/anxiety, these experiences often leave us feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally drained. My experiences have taught me that each person experiences adversity differently, and therefore, requires a unique approach for their unique experiential reality. Moreover, I believe that every person has the desire, capacity, and ability to heal and experience growth.
Many of us have experienced adversity in our lives, including myself. Whether it is trauma, chronic pain/illness, racial discrimination or struggles, grief and loss, or depression/anxiety, these experiences often leave us feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally drained. My experiences have taught me that each person experiences adversity differently, and therefore, requires a unique approach for their unique experiential reality. Moreover, I believe that every person has the desire, capacity, and ability to heal and experience growth.
Natalie Forcier
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
I am a Registered Psychologist offering compassionate care by video or in person in Calgary, and online in the Northwest Territories and across Alberta. With dignity and respect we can approach the troublesome barriers, pain, or patterns keeping you stuck. Together we can explore and restore what is valued and meaningful, whether that be related to improving your personal well-being or your relationships. I strive to offer a safe and confidential space for diverse individuals including sexual & gender minorities (LGBTQ2S+), as well as individuals from all religious, spiritual, ethnic, cultural, and racialized identities.
I am a Registered Psychologist offering compassionate care by video or in person in Calgary, and online in the Northwest Territories and across Alberta. With dignity and respect we can approach the troublesome barriers, pain, or patterns keeping you stuck. Together we can explore and restore what is valued and meaningful, whether that be related to improving your personal well-being or your relationships. I strive to offer a safe and confidential space for diverse individuals including sexual & gender minorities (LGBTQ2S+), as well as individuals from all religious, spiritual, ethnic, cultural, and racialized identities.
Vanessa McConnell
Psychologist, RPsych, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A (Online Only)
Finding the right fit with a therapist is one of the most important parts of counselling . I work with all my clients to build safety and comfort in exploring areas of their life they want to change. I am dedicated to helping people find ways of being in the world that are meaningful and fulfilling to them. I love working with people exploring different paths and looking to challenge the status quos in their lives, including those walking non-conforming paths. I am also passionate about supporting people work through historical trauma and its present day impact.
Finding the right fit with a therapist is one of the most important parts of counselling . I work with all my clients to build safety and comfort in exploring areas of their life they want to change. I am dedicated to helping people find ways of being in the world that are meaningful and fulfilling to them. I love working with people exploring different paths and looking to challenge the status quos in their lives, including those walking non-conforming paths. I am also passionate about supporting people work through historical trauma and its present day impact.
Mountain Gate Counselling
Counsellor, PhD(c), MSc, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
I work with adults and teenagers experiencing depression and anxiety. I also work with people experiencing trauma, spiritual crisis, relationship issues, loneliness, problems due to medication, and stress in many forms. A block of time in my practice is kept open daily for those in crisis, who cannot find adequate support through the public system. I also work with couples wishing to heal relational concerns, and those with an inclination towards spiritual practice/life. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome people from all faith backgrounds and walks of life. Sessions are available in-person, by email, and via video.
I work with adults and teenagers experiencing depression and anxiety. I also work with people experiencing trauma, spiritual crisis, relationship issues, loneliness, problems due to medication, and stress in many forms. A block of time in my practice is kept open daily for those in crisis, who cannot find adequate support through the public system. I also work with couples wishing to heal relational concerns, and those with an inclination towards spiritual practice/life. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome people from all faith backgrounds and walks of life. Sessions are available in-person, by email, and via video.
Julie Wright
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A (Online Only)
If you're struggling in relationships or with anything related to your sexuality, you are in the right place. These topics can be difficult to experience, and scary to discuss, so having a counsellor or therapist who can discuss these topics openly is important. Whether you are attending counselling as an individual or together with another person/people, taking this first step is important. Perhaps the passionate energy is gone, or maybe you don't even recognize the person you sleep next to anymore. Seeking support, this moment right here, is the most important thing you can be doing. You don't have to do this alone.
If you're struggling in relationships or with anything related to your sexuality, you are in the right place. These topics can be difficult to experience, and scary to discuss, so having a counsellor or therapist who can discuss these topics openly is important. Whether you are attending counselling as an individual or together with another person/people, taking this first step is important. Perhaps the passionate energy is gone, or maybe you don't even recognize the person you sleep next to anymore. Seeking support, this moment right here, is the most important thing you can be doing. You don't have to do this alone.
Islai Rhys Rathlin
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A (Online Only)
Islai is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with queer, trans, and genderdiverse folk who are struggling to connect with themselves and others. They also specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals experiencing life transitions. Islai works from an anti-oppressive framework and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
Islai is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with queer, trans, and genderdiverse folk who are struggling to connect with themselves and others. They also specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals experiencing life transitions. Islai works from an anti-oppressive framework and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
Happy Tree Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MEd, PhD
Verified Verified
Yellowknife, NT X1A
My name is Gautami Gupta. I offer $30/ sessions under the guidance and supervision of Shafik Sunderani., PhD., RP. I have a Master's of Science in Psychology and I am pre-licensed therapist and approximately 1-year away from becoming a full psychologist.
My name is Gautami Gupta. I offer $30/ sessions under the guidance and supervision of Shafik Sunderani., PhD., RP. I have a Master's of Science in Psychology and I am pre-licensed therapist and approximately 1-year away from becoming a full psychologist.
Cherise Gardipee
Psychologist, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
I am a Registered Psychologist that provides in person sessions in both Spruce Grove and Drayton Valley, Alberta and online services to the NWT and NT. I specialize in working with children, adolescents & adults with specialized training in play therapy, and trauma focused interventions. Another area of focus and enjoyment is working with couples, as they often struggle with placing their marriage as a priority, leading to discontentment and communication struggles. Areas of interest and experience include depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, family of origin, stress, trauma, addiction, and body image/weight management.
I am a Registered Psychologist that provides in person sessions in both Spruce Grove and Drayton Valley, Alberta and online services to the NWT and NT. I specialize in working with children, adolescents & adults with specialized training in play therapy, and trauma focused interventions. Another area of focus and enjoyment is working with couples, as they often struggle with placing their marriage as a priority, leading to discontentment and communication struggles. Areas of interest and experience include depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, family of origin, stress, trauma, addiction, and body image/weight management.
Ebube Ojukwu
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Yellowknife, NT X1A (Online Only)
We all need somebody! Doing life comes with celebrating joys, navigating challenges, embracing changes and through all these milestones and phases, we all need someone. Regardless of the phase you are in life: adapting to life after a medical or mental health diagnosis, navigating new relationships, embracing the pain that comes with grieving, exploring your faith and spirituality, setting those boundaries everyone keeps preaching about and so much more, therapy can offer the space to process your thoughts, explore your feelings and gain the insight you need in living the life you desire and deserve. Let's work together
We all need somebody! Doing life comes with celebrating joys, navigating challenges, embracing changes and through all these milestones and phases, we all need someone. Regardless of the phase you are in life: adapting to life after a medical or mental health diagnosis, navigating new relationships, embracing the pain that comes with grieving, exploring your faith and spirituality, setting those boundaries everyone keeps preaching about and so much more, therapy can offer the space to process your thoughts, explore your feelings and gain the insight you need in living the life you desire and deserve. Let's work together
Robin Chamberlain - Unstuck Psychological
Psychologist, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
Waitlist for new clients
I want you to know that you can feel better. The effects of patterns like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and people-pleasing don’t need to rob you of a life lived well. Soul-sucking patterns like these gobble up your time, money, physical energy, thoughts, and the ability to focus on yourself. Life feels hard in this place. The good news is that pain is motivating! You've likely tried a bunch of things to feel better, but now your inner wisdom is whispering to you to find outside help for the inside pain, and here you are. If this resonates with you, I'd love to work together!
I want you to know that you can feel better. The effects of patterns like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and people-pleasing don’t need to rob you of a life lived well. Soul-sucking patterns like these gobble up your time, money, physical energy, thoughts, and the ability to focus on yourself. Life feels hard in this place. The good news is that pain is motivating! You've likely tried a bunch of things to feel better, but now your inner wisdom is whispering to you to find outside help for the inside pain, and here you are. If this resonates with you, I'd love to work together!
Next Step Counselling
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Yellowknife, NT X1A
Hi! I'm Emilee and I am a graduate of Briercrest Seminary with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Before I started counselling I used my background of Early Childhood Education to work with children in daycare, playschool settings as well as a nanny. These years working with children and their families led me to counselling as a way to support entire families by supporting the individual members.
Hi! I'm Emilee and I am a graduate of Briercrest Seminary with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Before I started counselling I used my background of Early Childhood Education to work with children in daycare, playschool settings as well as a nanny. These years working with children and their families led me to counselling as a way to support entire families by supporting the individual members.
Michelle Marshman
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A (Online Only)
Now Offering 30 MIN Sessions as well as 60 MIN sessions. Virtual Care. Sometimes things don't go as we expected, and it can have a significant impact on how we think and feel. Relationships, of all kinds, can be challenging, and sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Problems can feel like they are taking up all the space in your mind, and weighing you completely down. I can help you unravel those thoughts and feelings, cope, and find happiness again. About me: I grew up in Iqaluit and, later, Yellowknife - I've lived all over Canada and am a passionate mental health advocate. NIHB/MMIWG provider.
Now Offering 30 MIN Sessions as well as 60 MIN sessions. Virtual Care. Sometimes things don't go as we expected, and it can have a significant impact on how we think and feel. Relationships, of all kinds, can be challenging, and sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Problems can feel like they are taking up all the space in your mind, and weighing you completely down. I can help you unravel those thoughts and feelings, cope, and find happiness again. About me: I grew up in Iqaluit and, later, Yellowknife - I've lived all over Canada and am a passionate mental health advocate. NIHB/MMIWG provider.
Felicia Gormaly
Psychological Associate, MEd, CCC, PA(IP)
Verified Verified
Yellowknife, NT X1A
Not accepting new clients
With over 12 years as a therapist, I aim to help the people that employ me as their counselor to accept themselves as they are while moving towards their desired goals. I work from a Feminist, trauma-informed, relational psychotherapy orientation, and value a client-focused, culturally safe approach. I take a non-pathologizing and deeply respectful approach to supporting my clients to increase self-acceptance, with an aim to improve their quality of life, flexibility, and resiliency.
With over 12 years as a therapist, I aim to help the people that employ me as their counselor to accept themselves as they are while moving towards their desired goals. I work from a Feminist, trauma-informed, relational psychotherapy orientation, and value a client-focused, culturally safe approach. I take a non-pathologizing and deeply respectful approach to supporting my clients to increase self-acceptance, with an aim to improve their quality of life, flexibility, and resiliency.
Kaitlin Schamber
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! I work mainly with adults in one-on-one therapy. My main areas of focus are trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders including OCD, relationship issues, as well as difficulties related to gender and sexuality, but I have experience supporting individuals with a wide variety of other challenges. I utilize several evidence-based types of therapy in my work, such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am also a registered provider with NIHB.
Welcome! I work mainly with adults in one-on-one therapy. My main areas of focus are trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders including OCD, relationship issues, as well as difficulties related to gender and sexuality, but I have experience supporting individuals with a wide variety of other challenges. I utilize several evidence-based types of therapy in my work, such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am also a registered provider with NIHB.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.