Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Vernon, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Vernon who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
Adria Lipsett
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
I am highly skilled in trauma and PTSD counselling, providing a safe, supportive space for healing. My trauma-informed approaches help you process and integrate difficult experiences. My goal is to foster resilience and recovery.
11 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Tracey MacKenzie
Counsellor/Therapist, MSc, CCC #7392
These days, the word "trauma" seems to be a buzz-word that people are using to describe upsetting experiences, but that is so minimizing. Trauma is REAL and huge and overwhelming. It is having horrific things done to you without your consent, it is being in a life-threatening situation, it is having experiences that no one should ever have and which the brain just cannot process on its own. And then somehow having to live a "normal" life thereafter?! Common feelings are guilt, shame, and continued fear; common behaviours are escape, addictions, perfectionism, inability to manage emotions or deal with certain people ... oh so many! And while you have been harmed, you have not been broken. Let's start putting you back together by processing those events and feelings, reprogramming your brain to think differently about yourself, and learning how to live your life differently, free from the demons of the past.
13 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MSc, RYT-200, ADHD-CCSP
Do you need a safe space to explore experiences in your life that require non-judgement and guidance to navigate? I pride myself on ensuring safety and non-judgement in order to allow you the space to feel validated and aware of your feelings and bodily sensations, without pushing you in any direction you are not ready to go.
9 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC (Online Only)
Hannah Bickle | Self, Relationships, Emotions
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q)
The effects of trauma can show up in many ways, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, difficulty trusting others, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Often, these responses developed as ways of coping with experiences that felt too much, too fast, or too painful.
In therapy, we can move at a pace that feels right for you. Some sessions may focus on building a foundation of safety, trust, and emotional regulation, while others may involve deeper processing through approaches such as EMDR or parts work. Together, we can work toward helping you better understand yourself, reconnect with your emotions, and cultivate a greater sense of safety and self-trust.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Donna Wigmore Counselling Services
Counsellor/Therapist, CCC, CT
Trauma and PTSD are now understood to be much more common than previously thought. The new research, in particular, by Bessel van der Kolk, has said that trauma is “not the story of something that happened back then, but the current imprint of that pain, horror, and fear living inside [the individual].” These events leave us stuck in a state of helplessness and terror, and results in a change in how we perceive danger. So together we will work to process and release that trauma, emotionally and physically.
4 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional, (P7619) with CAP in Alberta & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) with BCACC, for elsewhere in Canada
Trauma refers to any deeply distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. These experiences can range from physical or sexual assault to natural disasters, serious accidents, or witnessing acts of violence. When trauma remains unresolved, it can lead to lasting psychological effects, including the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex PTSD (CPTSD).
PTSD typically emerges after a single traumatic incident and is characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, heightened anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. In contrast, CPTSD results from prolonged or repeated trauma—especially during times when escape or protection is not possible, such as in childhood or in abusive relationships. Those living with CPTSD often grapple with emotional dysregulation, persistent negative self-beliefs, and enduring difficulties in forming or maintaining relationships.
Dissociation—a state in which a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or even their sense of identity—is also a common response among trauma survivors. This protective mechanism can make individuals feel emotionally numb, detached from their surroundings, or as if they are observing their life from outside their body.
Daniel, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II), has advanced training in treating trauma, CPTSD, and dissociative symptoms. He works with clients to process and resolve trauma, address emotional wounds, and develop healthier, more adaptive coping strategies. His integrative approach may include therapy, medication, and other supportive interventions—empowering individuals to reclaim control, restore inner balance, and rebuild their lives with renewed strength and resilience.
Daniel offers both brief screening for trauma, PTSD and CPTSD and comprehensive, customized assessments. He welcomes inquiries regarding this and other psychological testing services he provides.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Anna Vaisser Psychotherapy
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, MEd, RCC
Trauma can leave the nervous system in a state of vigilance, overwhelm, or shutdown, making everyday life feel unpredictable or exhausting. In my work with trauma and PTSD, I use a gentle, integrative approach that includes somatic therapies, mindfulness, parts work (IFS), neuropsychology, CBT, and narrative processing. Together, we help your body and mind reconnect, reduce reactivity, and build the capacity to feel safe inside yourself again. My focus is on strengthening self‑regulation, healing protective parts, and supporting you in reclaiming a sense of agency, steadiness, and inner coherence after overwhelming experiences.
3 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Fiona Matalon
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
Trauma is not what happened to us but how our nervous system responded to it. With my clients I work through trauma from a holistic perspective that includes somatic, emotional and spiritual work. Processing our trauma in a safe, non judgemental space allows us to live more integrated and fulfilled lives.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I am trained to handle your trauma and PTSD symptoms. We can work together to help uncover root cause and put you on a path and get your resources in addition that will help your recovery.
17 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC (Online Only)
Rachelle Tersigni
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I work with individuals impacted by trauma, including complex and developmental trauma. Therapy is trauma-informed, body-aware, and paced to support safety, integration, and lasting change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC (Online Only)
Suzanne Nievaart
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I support folks with trauma, including trauma due to intimate partner violence.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC (Online Only)
Pegah Behbehani
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor
My counselling style is influenced by trauma-informed therapy, strength-based therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), AEDP, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bowen Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and EMDR, Hakomi therapy, IFS therapy.
7 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Marjan Emami
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, RTC #3608, MPCC-Provisional #4797, ACTA #3122
Trauma often shows up in many areas of life. While PTSD is a clinical diagnosis, trauma is the underlying cause. Healing involves approaching your pain with compassionate curiosity, reconnecting with the body, and challenging the false beliefs formed during the traumatic experience. Because we are hurt in relationships, much of the healing happens through safe, therapeutic connection, and together we will develop new ways of relating, coping, and moving forward.
2 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC (Online Only)
Transversality Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
Understanding our relationship with trauma is one of the keys to developing preferred narratives in our lives. Getting to know how it influences you and those around you. Exploring what tricks and tools you have in standing up to the trauma and its triggers as a way to develop an alternative path. Looking after our wounded selves and even carrying the scars with pride as definite act of compassion and power.
16 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC (Online Only)
Mark Watts
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Psych), Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Counselling Hypnotherapist
I offer a rapid trauma release that can significantly reduce the emotional overload from a traumatic jncidence.
17 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Ping Xu
Counsellor/Therapist, CCC, MC, MD
I provide EMDR training to support you as you process trauma.
5 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC (Online Only)
Reema Qamar
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC, CCC
Therapy utilizes a 3-phase approach to establish safety and security inside and outside therapy, processing of trauma through exploration and deconstruction, and post-traumatic growth and reconnection. A trauma-focused approach integrates guided exploration, coping strategies, narrative interventions, CBT, and somatic experiencing to explore trauma, generate corrective emotional experiences, build a positive sense of self, improve self-efficacy and instill a sense of empowerment with rebuilding of trust. y. A neurobiological lens is used to understand the impact of trauma on the brain.
3 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, RP; MA
My trauma-informed and PTSD and C-PTSD work integrates mind-body awareness, nervous system regulation, and relational healing. We explore how past experiences shape current patterns as we work to build safety, resilience, and emotional stability. The aim is to help you regain a grounded, empowered connection to yourself through a deep understanding of lived experiences and their links to the present.
6 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Kai DeMaeyer, Talk with Kai Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Q)
Trauma reshapes how the nervous system understands safety, and it doesn't always look like flashbacks. I work with clients carrying complex relational trauma, single-incident PTSD, and the particular weight that accumulates in first responder work, where there's often no space to process what's been witnessed and an expectation to keep moving. Whether the trauma is layered over years or tied to specific events, we work at a pace that doesn't outrun your capacity to stay present.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC (Online Only)
Ida Uzelman
Counsellor/Therapist, MPCC-P, RTC
Trauma can leave lasting emotional, mental, and physical effects, and PTSD can make daily life feel overwhelming or unsafe. I provide a safe, compassionate space to process traumatic experiences, understand their impact, and develop tools to regain a sense of control and safety. Together, we focus on healing, resilience, and empowering you to reclaim your life while honoring your experiences and pace of recovery.
3 Years Experience
Online in Vernon, BC
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $159 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Self Esteem (79%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$159
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 68% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Social Anxiety |