Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Ottawa 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.
PTSD/Trauma
Basil Joseph
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, RMFT
I provide a safe, respectful environment to process past experiences and reduce the impact of trauma. Therapy focuses on helping you regain a sense of control, safety, and emotional stability.
29 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Critical Trauma Therapy
Occupational Therapist, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists
Our clinicians have additional training in Trauma Informed care.
19 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Rikki-Lee Epp
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, Dipl. Psych.
I support clients living with trauma and PTSD by creating a safe space to explore the emotional and relational impact of what they've been through. Through a psychodynamic lens, we gently uncover how past experiences may live on in the body, shape beliefs about safety and self-worth, and influence current relationships. Our work honors your pace and resilience, supporting integration, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of inner stability.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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.
31 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Amy Moroz
Psychologist, M.Ed.C.Psych. Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
help people under chronic stress—especially those with trauma histories—learn to pause, regroup, and respond more intentionally. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by work, caregiving, or emotional patterns that won’t let up, I bring a grounding presence and use a combination of mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). My approach supports you in building nervous system resilience, challenging stuck beliefs, and moving from survival mode into a calmer, more values-based way of living.
Please note, I support WSIB clients, including first responders and healthcare professionals, who are navigating occupational trauma, burnout, and return-to-work stress. Using a tailored mix of Emotion-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), I help clients process what they've been through, regulate their nervous systems, and move forward with clarity and strength. My approach honours your lived experience while building practical tools for sustainable recovery.
17 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Ty Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, RP
Trauma can leave you feeling very confused with your life and you can find yourself struggling to return to what life used to be like. These feelings might be very intense, but I am here to work with you through these things using various trauma therapies. It can be managed and you can find life again.
9 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Preeti Taneja
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker - R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W
Trauma has a profound impact on how we experience the world, often shaping our emotions and behavior in ways we may not fully understand. Using my years of experience working with survivors of trauma in hospital and community settings, I offer a thoughtful and empathetic approach to healing. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your pain, identify connections to current triggers, and implement strategies that restore your sense of safety and control. Healing from trauma is a deeply personal journey, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
18 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Alicia Alessandrini
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Have you had experiences that have made you feel traumatized, and you're not sure what to do with the thoughts, feelings, and memories of this? Let's work together to get back in touch with feelings of safety (Clinician is not able to work with diagnosed PTSD).
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Bonnie Nelson
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MA(CP)(Distinct.), BA(Hons)
Trauma can cause irreversible impacts to our lives that seem impossible to overcome. It comes in different shapes and sizes and affects everyone differently. Together, client and therapist work together to understand how trauma invades the psyche and dysregulates the body. Trauma is life-changing, but talk-therapy combined with somatic interventions can support post-traumatic growth and the rewiring of unhealthy self-narratives and cognitive distortions.
4 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Adriana King -Aurora Therapy & Neurofeedback
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
As a trauma and attachment specialist I am honour to work clients,I understand that it takes to be brave and courages to open and deal with the deepest wounds one has experienced, and requires that a therapist goes beyond compassion and good intentions but well educated experienced in the field of trauma to support clients in addressing the significant changes and disruptions from the aftermath of trauma.
11 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Huang
Registered Psychotherapist, (Qualifying), MA
Trauma doesn't stay in the past; it lives in the body, in the nightmares and flashbacks, in the hypervigilance that never lets you fully rest, in the numbness that keeps everyone at arm's length. What happened to you was not your fault, and how you've survived makes sense. You'll find a warm, nonjudgmental space here where safety and trust come first, always, and where we move only at your pace. Drawing on approaches like EMDR, the goal isn't just to manage symptoms, it's to help your mind and body finally understand the danger has passed, so you can genuinely reconnect with yourself and the people you love. Together we'll work toward feeling more grounded, safer in your own skin, and more equipped to live fully in the present.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Julie Christiansen (Spa for the Soul)
Counsellor/Therapist, RP
We are a trauma-informed practice applying an integrated approach to therapy. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and other therapeutic tools are applied to help you overcome your trauma symptoms and mend the shattered self.
15 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel on edge, triggered, or disconnected from your body or emotions? Many people who have experienced trauma learn to protect themselves by avoiding feelings, situations, or memories that feel unsafe. Over time, this can show up as anxiety, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness.
These reactions are not weaknesses—they are protective responses that once helped you survive. What matters is how we process them now. Together, we can safely explore your experiences, rebuild trust in yourself, and develop ways to feel more grounded, empowered, and lighter over time. You survived for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Natalia Vyzhol
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Support for Trauma and PTSD
Trauma leaves imprints—not just in memory, but in the body, the nervous system, and the subconscious. I offer a safe, attuned space to explore those imprints with care, clarity, and compassion.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand how deeply trauma can affect relationships, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. My approach is gentle yet effective, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic awareness, mindfulness, and reflective process work to support healing at your own pace.
Areas of Focus Include:
• Complex trauma and early relational wounds
• Single-incident trauma and acute stress
• Military and first responder experiences
• Interpersonal violence and emotional abuse
• Anxiety, panic, and hypervigilance linked to trauma
This work is about restoring a sense of safety—internally and relationally. Together, we’ll explore what’s been held, what’s been silenced, and what’s ready to be released. I prioritize trust, respect, and emotional presence, creating a space where you can feel deeply heard and supported as you reconnect with your strength and resilience.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you have experienced trauma, you may be living with normal but unwanted emotional and physical effects of trauma. Are you experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, depression or feelings of shame, fear or anger? Perhaps your sleep is disrupted, or you feel disconnected from your body at times. Psychotherapy can be an effective way to heal from trauma. We will work with you – at your own pace - to make new meaning from past experiences, while teaching you strategies to stay grounded and feel safer in your mind and body. We use trauma-informed approaches to help you feel less overwhelmed, and create safety in the present.
25 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Trauma can affect how you feel in your body, relate to others, respond to stress, and understand yourself. PTSD may include anxiety, avoidance, numbness, intrusive memories, nightmares, shame, or feeling constantly on alert. I offer trauma-informed therapy that prioritizes safety, choice, pacing, emotional regulation, and rebuilding a sense of control.
1 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Sara Sherstobitoff
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Trauma is a deeply personal experience and it can feel difficult to know where to turn for support because reaching out can feel unsafe. While I do not offer services for PTSD, we have many therapists at our clinic, Psychotherapy Collective, well positioned to support you. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/areas-of-focus/trauma and book a free 15-minute consultation with one of our Trauma therapists.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Steph Paolucci
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Registered Yoga Teacher
Trauma affects us on a deep level. It may take years to reappear, or it may have never gone away in the first place. The key is to move past the trauma and not let it affect your life, which is easier said than done. To achieve this, a person must self-regulate their emotions and process their experience safely and helpfully. Self-regulation skills can help someone become aware of their body and mind more, as well as their emotions. This awareness would lead to the development of techniques that better enable you to process and express emotions in a healthy manner. It will also increase your resiliency towards adverse situations. Once you are able to process and express emotions healthily, the trauma can be explored and processed in a way that helps you heal rather than become retraumatized.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Shane Smyth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OACCPP
Being stuck with memories and emotions from traumatic events can really hold people back from engaging in a rich and meaningful life. Trauma comes in many forms and is any thing that negatively impacts on someones sense of well being. I am trained in many forms of therapy that can be used to reduce the impact of trauma and PTSD and have worked with first responders, veterans, people from violent families, people who were bullied and many other forms of trauma.
19 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Theresa Stock
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist, Somatic Practitioner
As a Somatic Experiencing trained therapist i work with the "felt sense" of trauma in the body. I use small amounts of the "story" to elicit activation of the stress response (fight/flight/freeze) and slowly explore the sensations that are noticed in order to promote healing. For maore information on this approach visit; https://traumahealing.org/
23 Years Experience
Online in Ottawa, ON
Ottawa's identity as Canada's capital and a major hub for the federal public service creates a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including bureaucratic frustration, political exposure, and the weight of careers lived in proximity to national policy decisions. The city's large bilingual population means both French- and English-speaking therapists are essential, with many practitioners offering services in both official languages. The Ottawa Hospital and Montfort Hospital provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community serving the Glebe, Westboro, and Barrhaven areas. Ottawa's significant visible minority communities — including large Lebanese, Chinese, and Somali populations — drive growing demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (90%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 75% | Stress |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Social Anxiety |