Trauma and PTSD therapists in Whitecourt, Alberta AB, Canada CA
Trauma and PTSD
Eric Fisher
Counsellor/Therapist, MS, CCC
I have extensive training for working with people who have experienced traumatic events and who may have PTSD signs/symtpoms. I employ EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) often for trauma as well as working on distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and boundaries.
14 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Laura Hall
Psychologist, MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Providing a current focused approach that looks at the resulting trauma emotions that continue to impact your daily life. Sometimes focusing on the past can lend itself to experiencing difficult emotions. I want to ensure that learning and practicing to cope with emotions is at the forefront.
11 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Trudi Jane Wyatt
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RP, CT, CCC, CCTP
Trauma is often viewed as an “event” or “experience” like a terrible accident, abuse, a disaster, a death, etc. And it is a common view that the event or experience has to be considered “big” like these examples. And while such events and experiences can definitely be traumatic, other views expand on this, such as with the thinking that:
>Trauma is not an event or an experience as such, it’s what’s stored in the brain and the body. (There is a book called “The Body Keeps the Score” by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk describing this.)
>“Traumatic experiences” don’t have to be so “big”, and what is traumatic for you might not be traumatic for someone else, depending on things like if someone is more sensitive than someone else.
Also, sometimes events enacted, witnessed, or experienced can be impactful because they run counter to your sense of morality and ethics, and these can be difficult to recover from too.
While some people spontaneously recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends, others may suffer from effects of lasting trauma, which can vary greatly from person to person but might include living with deep emotional pain, avoiding reminders of the event or experience, feeling depressed or nervous, feeling like the event is still happening, feeling very angry or guilty, having difficulty sleeping, judgments of self or others, or other effects, long after the actual experience has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a counsellor can often be helpful in lessening the impact of the event or events on your life in the here and now, such as by helping you find healthy ways to cope with the lingering effects of the trauma, though certainly the road can sometimes be difficult.
If you feel you are living with the effects of trauma and are wanting a more satisfying and values-directed life, I might be able to assist.
15 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Elliott Kemmet
Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, BSW, RSW
In my trauma and PTSD counseling, I provide a secure and compassionate setting where individuals can address and heal from the profound impacts of traumatic experiences. Understanding that trauma affects both the mind and body, I guide clients through the process of identifying and processing traumatic memories, reducing the intensity of emotional and physical responses associated with these events. My approach is gentle and empathetic, focusing on empowering clients with effective coping mechanisms and resilience-building strategies. We work together to create a path toward healing that respects each individual's pace and emotional capacity. This therapeutic journey aims to restore a sense of control, peace, and well-being, allowing clients to reclaim their lives and move forward with renewed purpose and strength.
10 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Chris Graham
Psychologist, Registered Provisional Psychologist
I believe that trauma can interrupt our ability to connect with others and can be a driver of disconnection. Therapy can help us to reestablish meaningful bonds and experience safety in connection. Book your free 20 minute meet & greet today to see if I might be the right fit for you.
5 Years Experience