Trauma and PTSD therapists in Westminster-Branson, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Trauma and PTSD
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Although PTSD is usually associated with soldiers returning from war, it covers a significantly wider population. This is because PTSD is a pervasive mental illness that is typically brought on by the experience (or witnessing) of trauma associated with death, threat of death, serious injury, sexual violence, etc. Traumatic events are typically unexpected, and the sufferer can often feel powerless to stop or change the event.
15 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
EMDR and Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
The co-occurrence of past trauma and current discomfort is evident in both trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Traumatic events, which are ingrained in attachment ties, have the power to shattered feelings of safety and security, leaving lasting emotional wounds. Whether stemming from childhood neglect, abuse, or adult trauma, these experiences can disrupt the ability to form secure attachments and regulate emotions. Therapy becomes a sanctuary for healing, providing a safe space to explore the underlying attachment dynamics and process the echoes of past traumas. By fostering self-compassion, nurturing secure attachments, and integrating traumatic memories, individuals can begin to reclaim agency over their lives, forging a path towards healing, resilience, and reclaiming a sense of safety and wholeness.
22 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(qualifying), MACP
I have extensive training as a clinical traumatologist and have spent over a decade working with clients who have experienced either single-incident trauma or chronic developmental childhood trauma. This is the specialty I am the most passionate about and feel competent and ready to sit with whatever shows up in session. This is why I became a therapist.
4 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
Our therapists can help you identify the roots of your struggles, offer a safe space for respite, and together with you, create a custom treatment plan to overcome them. Head over to our website to learn more!
8 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Kayla Schofield
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
We all have experienced negative events but not necessarily trauma. Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.
4 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Tina Bohin
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Experiences with trauma can be a debilitating mental health concern that impacts our well-being, relationships and daily living. These moments can be tough to navigate without someone to trust and confide in for support. The first step of seeking help can feel intimidating and overwhelming. I would love to make the process as comfortable as possible for you.
2 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Lolita Abramyan
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Trauma can impact every part of ourselves; the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Trauma, no matter how big or small, makes us feel that we do not have control over our lives and are vulnerable to threat. Trauma often stays in the body and the subconscious mind, until we are ready to address it. With a focus on the nervous system and its role in storing trauma, I provide my clients with a safe, nurturing environment in which they can express and explore their trauma from the past or present. Using practical tools based in CBT, Mindfulness, and Somatic-informed approaches, I help my clients process the trauma in a gradual way. Trauma does not have to control your life. My goal is to collaborate with my clients to help them overcome it and move forward.
6 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Tali Shenfield
Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
Our team has developed extensive expertise in managing and treating various mental disorders and conditions. We understand that living with a mental health condition can present significant challenges, affecting every aspect of your life, from interpersonal relationships and work performance to overall self-esteem and wellbeing. These challenges can often lead to feelings of confusion, frustration, and sometimes feelings of despair.
Our mental health services play a crucial role in providing the necessary support, empathy, and therapeutic interventions required to navigate these conditions. We utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual's unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and other evidence-based interventions. Our treatments aim to help you understand the nature of your condition, manage your symptoms, develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve your interpersonal relationships, and enhance your overall quality of life.
Our aim is to help you navigate life with a mental health condition, not just manage, but truly thrive. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to live their best life, and we're committed to helping you overcome the challenges posed by your condition and achieve your full potential.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you navigate your journey with a mental health condition. Remember, you're not alone; we're here to guide you every step of the way.
20 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Ahmadreza Zamani
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma is an event or experience that is deeply distressing or upsetting, and can have long-lasting effects on an individual's mental and emotional well-being. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health condition that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, combat, sexual assault, or a car accident.
PTSD can cause a range of symptoms, including intrusive thoughts and memories of the traumatic event, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and negative changes in mood and cognition. These symptoms can interfere with daily life and relationships, and may lead to other mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Effective treatments for PTSD include psychotherapy, specifically Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and medication. Trauma-focused therapy can help individuals process their traumatic experiences, develop coping skills, and reduce symptoms of PTSD. If you or a loved one is struggling with the effects of trauma or PTSD, it is important to seek help from a licensed mental health professional to receive a proper diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
Trauma and PTSD
McDowall Integrative Psychology and Healthcare
Psychologist, Psychologist, Registered Psychotherapist, Pre Registration Professionals
The primary indicators of PTSD are 1) re-experiencing of the event, through flashbacks, nightmares and distressing memories, 2) avoidance, through numbing the emotions and feeling detached from others, and 3) hypervigilance and a chronic state of anxious arousal. They may feel irritable and have outbursts of anger and may stop participating in activities and relationships that used to bring them happiness before the event. These are natural reactions to the extreme stress they have endured, and continue to endure, and can make life very difficult for the individual and those who love them.
If you or someone you know has experienced a traumatic event, you may recognize some of these symptoms in yourself or your friend/loved one. Take heart, because there is help and there is hope. PTSD is often a chronic condition, but it does not have to be a permanent life sentence. With courage and perseverance, you can overcome your body’s safety mechanisms and protective behaviours and break free of the debilitating cycle of fear, avoidance, pain, and confusion.
How McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare can help you.
At McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare, we take pride in providing our clients with a warm, confidential and safe environment so you will feel open to discuss whatever is on your mind. Making you feel comfortable each and every time you visit is very important to us.
Some stress at work is normal, but if you find yourself under a lot of pressure and this negatively affects other areas of your life such as your social, personal, and physical domains, then you might benefit from our counselling services.
We provide a confidential, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where you can speak to one of our therapists about the issues you are experiencing. We will help you implement some coping strategies or improve your existing ones in order to improve your well-being, not simply during your work day but throughout the long-term. We look forward to working with you through the pressures you are facing and help strengthen your resilience to external and internal contributors of stress.
19 Years Experience