Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Waterfront Communities-The Island, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Waterfront Communities-The Island 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
Liz Witzke
Registered Psychotherapist, RPQ, BA, LLB, CSAT, CPTT
A traumatic event has left you in deep distress. Whether it was physical or psychological your bodily integrity has been threatened and you do not have enough resources to compensate for the symptoms you are experiencing. Hyper-vigilance, avoidance, increased arousal and activity, depression, intrusive thoughts, difficulty maintaining connection to others and the weight of it all can be overwhelming. These reactions are completely natural, and it’s okay if you feel lost right now. My purpose is to help you process what has happened and begin to find steady ground again.
19 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma can profoundly impact life, often in ways that are deeply embedded and not immediately apparent. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we address trauma using an evidence-based, phased approach that is integrative, relational, and trauma-informed, recognizing the unique journey each individual faces in their healing.
Our therapy sessions are structured to navigate through the stages of trauma recovery carefully. We begin with establishing safety and stability, ensuring that you feel secure and grounded before delving deeper. This phase is crucial in building a trusting therapeutic relationship and providing you with tools for emotional regulation and coping.
In the next phase, we gently and respectfully approach the process of remembering and mourning. This involves exploring the trauma narrative, validating experiences, and working through the memories and emotions associated with the traumatic events.
The final phase focuses on reconnection and integration. Here, the goal is to help you integrate the traumatic experiences into your life story without them dominating your present or future. We work on building resilience, enhancing self-esteem, and fostering a sense of empowerment. This phase is about moving beyond trauma, embracing growth, and looking towards the future with hope and confidence.
Throughout this phased approach, we ensure that each step is taken with care, always respecting your pace and readiness. Our virtual therapy sessions provide a convenient and comfortable space for this important work, ensuring that you have consistent support wherever you are.
Begin your path to healing with Collaborative Care Therapy, where we are committed to guiding you through the complexities of trauma towards a life of greater peace and fulfillment.
11 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Emmy Montemurro-Baxter
Registered Psychotherapist, MScEd, RP, RMFT
Very many people have experienced traumatic events in their lives. These experiences can leave one feeling unsafe, a sense helplessness and loss of trust. After a traumatic event one may experience any combination of the following:
- flashbacks
- hyper vigilance
- difficulty staying present
- de realization or depersonalization.
- a sense of panic
- difficulty sleeping
I work from a trauma informed perspective. I practice a multi-modal style of therapy. I find drawing on techniques from several approaches allows me tailor my sessions to meet the needs of each client, depending on what they bring to therapy.
30 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
Have you directly experienced, witnessed, or learned about someone close to you who experienced a traumatic event? Do you experience flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and/or intrusive thoughts about the event that last for months or even years following the traumatic event? If so, MindFit can help.
At MindFit, our coaches provide several evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches to trauma treatment including
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• This program is a 12-session weekly structured treatment that involves education about PTSD, monitoring of events, thoughts and emotions, recognizing and challenging problematic thoughts (that can develop after traumatic events and keep you stuck – e.g., “I can’t trust myself”, “People can’t be trusted”, “Something bad is going to occur again”), writing about the trauma (to examine how you think about it and find ways to live with it), and planning for the future.
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
• This program involves 10-weekly structured sessions and involves a trauma interview and exposures: facing situations and memories that you find scary or may be avoiding to help you learn to cope more effectively. This program also includes breathing retraining, examining reactions to the trauma and planning for the future. The goal is to ease your symptoms and help reduce avoidance (which makes fears worse).
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
• TF-CBT is a scientifically-based treatment for children and adolescents and their caregivers/parents affected by trauma
• TF-CBT is a structured short term approach (generally 8-16 sessions)
• A diagnosis of PTSD is not required for TF-CBT
• This program also addresses other aspects of trauma including low mood, anxiety, behavioural challenges, and parent/caregiver distress
• Components of treatment include education about trauma, relaxation skills, processing thoughts and beliefs of the trauma, talking about/unpacking the trauma narrative, exposures (facing feared situations), learning to regulate emotions, and planning for the future
11 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Durham Psychotherapy (In-person + Direct Billing Available)
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
EMDR, CPT, and somatic-aware therapy for accidents, assault, medical trauma, and childhood wounds. Safety and choice lead; relief is possible.
16 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Meaningful Connections
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker MSW, RSW , Registered Psychotherapist
Experiences of trauma can have a lasting impact on emotions, relationships, and daily life. I provide a safe, compassionate, and culturally responsive space where adults can process difficult experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for them.
16 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Trauma/PTSD therapy uses CPT, and somatic-aware skills for accidents, assault, medical trauma, and childhood wounds. Safety and choice lead; we move at your pace. Relief and reconnection are possible.
10 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Reflection Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, RSW, RSSW
Trauma can have a profound impact on our lives and can manifest in many ways. Our team of experienced therapists understand the complex nature of trauma and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to process their experiences and work towards healing. Using evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting and CBT, we tailor our approach to each individual's unique needs and work towards building resilience and restoring a sense of safety and control. Whether you are struggling with PTSD or simply looking to work through a difficult past experience, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth.
33 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Lorna Barnes, Oak Tree Counselling
Licensed Professional Counsellor, CT, CPC
Trauma is usually caused when our needs are not met or we experience a disruption in our lives which has made us feel unsafe or insecure. Looking at the root cause of our trauma helps clients to understand how they have responded to traumatic experiences in their lives. I work toward building safety, emotional regulation, boundaries, self-confidence, coping skills, forgiveness and supports.
23 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
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 Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Donna McLean
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BA Honours (Psychology), MSW, RSW
Sometimes traumatic past experiences can interfere with our present life, with emotions or reactions that seem too intense for the situation. With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, we may also have memories or images that affect our waking and sleeping life. I have specialized training in EMDR, which helps you process intense past experiences so you can put those emotions and experiences in the past. Internal Family Systems therapy can help you heal the source of the intense emotions and develop a positive relationship to the parts of you that you may feel a struggle with. I work with you to identify your goals and work at a pace that feels right for you, so you can be in charge of your healing.
16 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Barbara Freedman
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor
As a counsellor for 9 years on The Quick Victim Response Program (QVRP+)list for Ottawa Victim Services, I have successfully dedicated myself to help facilitate the healing of well over one hundred Victim Service clients in the areas of crisis intervention, abuse, and trauma. I provided a safe space for those who have sustained crime-related circumstances, such as physical and sexual assault, including rape. Clients who seek Victim Services include those who have been impacted by intimate partner violence or child abuse. These clients are comprised of those who endured tragedies such as homicide of a family member, or a being a witness to violent crime. I provided an emotional holding environment for victims who have experienced sex trafficking or have been subjected to hate crimes, which have escalated over the past years.
When the tension from trauma is not released, it can get stuck in our nervous system. I use somatic techniques such as trauma renegotiation to help clients release these horrific memories.
Secondary wounding is another common issue that victims of post traumatic stress face as they suffer the double abuse of social condemnation on top of their original misfortune. If any of these issues sound familiar to you, I am here to listen and offer my support and guidance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jasmine Bruce
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) RPq, MACP, BA
Complex-PTSD often stems from long-term emotional pain or instability, leaving you on alert or weighed down by shame and exhaustion. In therapy, we’ll gently explore the parts of you still stuck in survival mode and help them feel safe again. Using IFS and trauma-sensitive approaches, we’ll focus on restoring connection, calm, and self-trust. Helping you move from coping to truly living.
2 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Rebekah Wright
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Trauma and PTSD can affect how individuals experience themselves, others, and the world. I work with clients to process traumatic experiences at a manageable pace, while building stability and regulation. This includes addressing both emotional and physiological responses to trauma.
5 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Melanie Wuytenburg
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Living through trauma can leave lasting effects—memories that intrude, a constant sense of alertness, or feeling shut down and disconnected. It's crucial to know that PTSD and other trauma responses aren’t signs of weakness; they are the mind and body’s way of trying to cope with overwhelming experiences.
I work with trauma, PTSD, and complex, developmental trauma (C-PTSD). I approach this work with sensitivity, recognizing the profound impact these experiences have on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Because there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to healing trauma, my work is built upon robust trauma frameworks. I offer specialized, evidence-based modalities including:
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
In therapy, there’s space to work through these patterns at a pace that feels safe. Together, we focus on helping you regain a sense of stability, reduce the weight of the past, and move toward feeling more present and whole. My goal is to empower you to reclaim your fundamental sense of safety, agency, and vitality.
18 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Jaswir Dhillon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Living with the effects of trauma can feel like you’re constantly on edge or stuck in patterns you didn’t choose. I specialize in helping clients with complex PTSD, particularly those navigating the lasting impacts of childhood and intergenerational trauma. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space to process your experiences, restore a sense of safety in your body and mind, and move toward healing with compassion and empowerment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
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 Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Angela Fawcett
Counsellor/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Trauma can come from many different experiences and it can affect people in many different ways. You might notice feeling on edge, easily startled, emotionally overwhelmed, numb, or disconnected. Some people experience flashbacks, nightmares, or strong reactions that feel hard to understand or control. Even when the event is in the past, the impact can still feel very present.
I help people make sense of how past experiences are showing up in the present and how they are affecting thoughts, emotions, body responses, and relationships. We work at a pace that feels safe, helping you understand the protective responses that developed over time and how they may be getting triggered now.
We also focus on practical ways to feel more grounded and present, including learning tools to calm the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and build a greater sense of safety in your day to day life. Alongside this, we gently work with the parts of you that carry fear, shame, anger, or pain, so they do not have to carry it alone.
Healing does not mean forgetting what happened. It means gradually feeling more present, more in control of your responses, and more able to live without the past feeling like it is happening all over again.
13 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON (Online Only)
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 Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Birgit Schreiber Dr
Psychologist, PhD and MA in Psychology
Traumatic events can be very difficult to come to terms with, but trying to disentangle and confronting your feelings and getting professional help is often the only way of effectively treating PTSD. Traumata can also be micro-traumata that we need to make sense of.
26 Years Experience
Online in Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Waterfront Communities-The Island, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Waterfront Communities-The Island, 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 |