Amelia Traer (She/Her)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan
(Online Only)
Accepting New Clients
Feeling like your mind doesn't slow down, no matter how hard you try? Maybe you're overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in patterns you're not sure how to step out of, or navigating ADHD, anxiety, grief, or chronic health challenges without knowing where to turn. Maybe you're trying to understand yourself more clearly, or figure out how to move forward in a way that actually feels sustainable.
Together, we can slow things down, build insight, and help you feel more grounded and confident day-to-day. We'll start with a free consultation call.
I work with individuals 16+ from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQA+ and neurodivergent communities, as well as those living with chronic illness or disability. Currently completing my Master's degree, I offer a space that is affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Somewhere you can show up without the mask.
My approach draws on CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and trauma-informed, mindfulness-based practices. I support clients with anxiety, burnout, OCD and phobias, ADHD, grief, life transitions, women's health, and chronic health concerns. Sessions adapt to you, with a focus on connection, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that fit your real life.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Neuropsychology Examines how brain function affects thinking, memory, and behavior. It often involves assessment and rehabilitation strategies.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
Approach Description: Though I take an approach that fits you, I draw from Behavioural, Polyvagal, Psychodynamic, Narrative, and trauma- and culturally- informed frameworks. I have interest in ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, coping strategies, and relationships. I work with individuals and couples.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 65 - 80
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- While completing my Masters degree, I am offering a low-fee rate for individuals, couples, and families.
- Out of Network
- I provide a detailed receipt to provide to your benefits provider.
Education & Credentials
Amelia Traer Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi
- Female
- License # 22304
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: Trauma: Core Competencies - 2026
Grief Therapy Certification - 2026
Level 1, Gottman Method Couples Training - 2025
Wake the Giant Indigenous Culture and Inclusivity Training - 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Lakehead University
Dean Braun Scholar Award
Amelia Traer Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan
- Online Therapy Details: Secure Jane Platform
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Our therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to each client’s unique experiences, needs, and goals. We work with a range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationships, depression, grief, and life transitions.
At Fika, client care comes first. We aim to make accessing therapy feel comfortable and human, beginning with a free consultation to help you find the right fit and determine what kind of support may be most helpful.
Whether you’re looking to better understand yourself, work through something difficult, strengthen your relationships, or simply feel more grounded, we’re here to help you take that next step.