Trauma and PTSD therapists in Okotoks, AB
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada 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.
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PTSD/Trauma
Julie Taylor Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, RCS
Trauma immediately causes a change in our physiology and readies our body to fight, flee or freeze. Trauma embeds itself in our brains and bodies, perhaps partly because of the human will to survive. We have to both understand it and gently take away its power. Trauma is unique: what is traumatic for one person may not be traumatic to another. Trauma causes a miss-match between what we see and reality, causing us to over-react and plunge our bodies into a state of panic: adrenalin flowing and a state of readiness to fight, flee or freeze. Later, our bodies may be plunged into that same hypervigilance for no real reason: that is PTSD. Often we mask how we feel and act how we 'know we should', widening the gap between how we feel inside and what we do. If we don't recognize trauma straight off, and process and heal it, the result of that trauma builds inside us with every new traumatic event, also leading to PTSD. If you have experienced trauma - something that you personally have found traumatic - come explore it. Don't let it take over your life?
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Okotoks, AB T1S 1W8
Online in Okotoks, AB
PTSD/Trauma
Shelley Hanna Psychology
Psychologist, MACP Registered Psychologist
EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD with Certified EMDR therapist Shelley Hanna. EMDR is a World Health Organization approved therapy for trauma and other related disorders. PTSD can cause avoidance behaviours, feeling irritable or angry, distrupting relationships by feeling distant, sleep problems, feeling bad about yourself and the world and unhealthy coping mechanisms among other symptoms. EMDR therapy can help through a process that does not require excess talking or explanation of the event. Your therapist assists with preparation for noticing how trauma shows up in the body and processes it through with alternating stimulation to your brain with eye movement, tapping, or auditory stimulation.
24 Years Experience
In-Person in Okotoks, AB T1S 1J9
Online in Okotoks, AB
PTSD/Trauma
Elizaveta, Eldysheva
Psychologist, MA, MACP, Provisional Registered Psychologist
Liza provides compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals experiencing trauma and PTSD. Using EMDR, IFS, and EFIT, she helps clients process distressing experiences, reduce emotional triggers, and rebuild a sense of safety and control. Her approach emphasizes understanding, self-compassion, and empowerment, guiding clients through healing at their own pace and helping them regain confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of stability in their lives.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Okotoks, AB
Online in Okotoks, AB
PTSD/Trauma
Angela Popovici
Psychologist, Registered Provisional Psychologist, B.Sc Psych, MACP
I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals healing from PTSD, trauma, or past difficult experiences. I understands how trauma can affect emotional, physical, and relational well-being, and believes that healing begins with safety, validation, and compassionate guidance.
Using an integrative approach I help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce anxiety and hypervigilance, and develop coping strategies to regain a sense of control and stability. My approach emphasizes empowerment, self-compassion, and gradual, achievable steps toward emotional regulation and resilience.
I provide a confidential environment where clients can work through trauma, restore inner strength, and move toward healing and a more balanced, fulfilling life—one compassionate step at a time.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Okotoks, AB
Online in Okotoks, AB
PTSD/Trauma
Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness
Psychologist, Registered Psychologist
A ship does not sail with yesterday's wind.
-Louis L'Amour
The collection of memories we each have become a part of our unique human experience. Sometimes past events that were scary, troubling, or traumatic become stuck in our minds and influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in the present. EMDR is one of the ways we can help understand how the past can affect the present. By working together to gently process the old stuff that is getting in the way, healing and growth can occur.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Okotoks, AB
Online in Okotoks, AB
PTSD/Trauma
Penelope (Penny) Yen
Psychologist, BA (Hons), MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist
My therapy style is one of candid compassion. I will wholeheartedly support you and keep your best interests at the forefront without coddling you or feeding you BS.
I integrate several modalities depending on the presenting issue and who you are as a person. I often draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which I like to call CBT for people who care about why we do the things we do. I have also completed several other trauma-focused trainings designed to relieve the effects of trauma.
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4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Okotoks, AB
Online in Okotoks, AB
PTSD/Trauma
Melissa Kaylee De Pace
Counsellor/Therapist, CCC, Registered Psychotherapist (Q), CNP, M.A
Trauma can change the way you experience safety, relationships, your body, and even yourself. You may find yourself constantly on alert, avoiding reminders of what happened, feeling emotionally disconnected, struggling with intrusive memories, or noticing that your nervous system reacts even when you know logically that you are safe.
I have experience working with trauma and PTSD, including supporting clients following motor vehicle accidents, injuries, and other distressing life experiences. My approach considers both the psychological and physiological impact of trauma, integrating evidence informed trauma therapy with nervous system regulation, grounding, and practical coping strategies. Together, we work at a pace that feels manageable, helping you process what happened, understand your responses, rebuild a sense of safety, and gradually feel more connected to yourself and your life.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Okotoks, AB
Online in Okotoks, AB
PTSD/Trauma
Ramelle Masters
Psychologist, MACP, R. Psych
With EMDR, sensorimotor and DBR (April 2026) training and operating from a trauma informed perspective, we use both of these tools to reduce the emotional distress related to traumas and explore how trauma triggers may be impacting the way you live your life today. We also explore any limiting beliefs you have about yourself that may be connected to previous experiences and getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to today.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Okotoks, AB
Online in Okotoks, AB
PTSD/Trauma
Jianna Khouri
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
My work is inherently trauma-informed. To me, this means understanding that trauma shapes the way we experience ourselves and the world around us, and it can often cause us to feel "stuck" in emotional suffering. It also means recognizing that everyone has experienced some form of trauma throughout their life. I believe traumatic experiences can only be meaningfully processed through patience and genuine connection. This understanding helps guide my approach to trauma-work with compassion, authenticity, and non-judgement always at the core.
I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and often incorporate other somatic (body-centered) techniques to help you get to the root of your suffering and heal from the inside-out.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Okotoks, AB
Online in Okotoks, AB
PTSD/Trauma
Shannon Loewen
Psychologist, M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
I use a trauma-informed and compassion-focused approach to help you explore trauma, learn to soothe your body's responses to trauma, and rebuild a sense of safety and control.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Okotoks, AB
Online in Okotoks, AB
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Okotoks, AB Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Okotoks, AB average 11 years of experience and charge around $176 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (56%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (55%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$176
Accept insurance
74%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 55% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 54% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 46% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 61% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 45% | Men |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Christian |