Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hamilton, ON
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Hamilton, Ontario, 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
Loralee Schultz
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc Psyc, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) CRPO & CCPA & BCACC Member
Trauma is not just a collection of painful memories from your past; it lives on dynamically in how your physical body and nervous system react to the present. Whether you are dealing with single-incident trauma or long-term complex trauma (C-PTSD), my approach focuses on creating deep, collaborative safety. Using evidence-based frameworks like EMDR, we gently process distressing memories so they finally lose their sharp emotional charge. Our goal is to de-escalate your body's survival responses, unmask childhood or societal expectations, and help you transition from a state of constant survival into a life of true self-discovery.
1 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Emma Hartley
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Do you feel stuck in survival mode, even when life looks “fine” from the outside? Are you living with flashbacks, hypervigilance, shutdown, or emotional numbness? Do certain triggers send you straight back into the past, like it is still happening? Let’s touch base to get started with a free consultation and go from there.
1 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Vanessa Gear
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support people who have been through difficult or traumatic experiences. In a safe and judgment-free space, we work on understanding how those experiences affect you, finding healthy ways to cope, and gently processing what happened at your own pace. My goal is to help you feel more in control, regain a sense of safety, and move toward healing and strength.
0 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Diana Ostap
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support individuals impacted by trauma and PTSD by providing a safe, paced, and evidence-informed therapeutic environment. Therapy focuses on processing traumatic experiences, reducing nervous system reactivity, and restoring a sense of safety, control, and connection to self and others.
0 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
Our clinicians work with trauma and PTSD using body-aware, relational, and evidence-informed approaches that honour survival responses and support long-term healing.
16 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jonathan Christink
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Healing from trauma and PTSD involves safely processing overwhelming past experiences so they no longer dictate your present emotional and physiological responses. Through specialized therapeutic support, individuals can gradually rewire the brain's threat response, reduce distressing flashbacks, and restore a sense of safety within their own bodies. If you're looking for support with overcoming trauma and PTSD please don't hesitate to reach out.
16 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals impacted by traumatic experiences. Our approach prioritizes safety, pacing, and trust while supporting emotional regulation, healing, and a renewed sense of stability and empowerment.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Ivana Stanic Counselling & Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Something that happened in the past can keep replaying in the body long after the mind has tried to move on, in sleep, in relationships, in how safe the world feels. Using approaches like EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy, I help clients process what happened so it stops running the show.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8N 2M8
Online in Hamilton, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Client Care, Atrium
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
For workplace injuries, trauma, and stress-related conditions
Comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations that document psychological injury, functional limitations, and accommodation needs. Supports WSIB claims, treatment planning, and safe return-to-work decisions
2 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Each therapist has their own specialties, and we focus on connecting you with the clinician whose experience best fits your needs. Therapy may involve developing coping strategies, processing past experiences and childhood patterns, and cultivating greater self-compassion and emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Maybe you have a persistent sense that something is 'wrong' with you, or you feel that your reactions don't match the situations. You feel things more strongly, more often than you'd like. Trauma can look different for different people. Sometimes, it's just feeling like the we're waiting for the other show to drop. I work with trauma, complex PTSD, attachment and relational wounds, using parts work, IFS-informed, somatic and relational approaches. Trauma work doesn't have to mean reliving everything. What it does mean is working with the parts of you that are still holding on, still protecting, still reacting, still waiting for it to be safe. We work with where it actually lives, not just the story around it. Whenever you're ready, book your free 20-minute consultation with me at pathwaytoself.ca.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8R 3K8
Online in Hamilton, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Pursue You Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have a lasting impact on your emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Whether you’ve experienced childhood abuse, accidents, loss, combat, or any other traumatic event, Pursue You Psychotherapy is here to help you process the past and heal from the effects of trauma.
Our therapists provide trauma-informed care, offering a safe and compassionate space to explore the impact of trauma, understand its effects, and work through emotional and physical triggers. Through evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and somatic practices, we support you in overcoming trauma and rebuilding a sense of safety and stability in your life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
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 Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Lindsay Renaud
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA, B.Ed, EMDR
Do you find yourself often feeling triggered, anxious, or shutting down, but you're not sure why? Do you feel on edge, or like you can never relax? Are you tired of trauma being in control of your life? Let's connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
5 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Cara Briscoe
Registered Psychotherapist, 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.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Best Therapy For You
Marriage and Family Therapist, Masters.Div., Masters.Th., Registered Psychotherapist. CRPO, Clinical Fellow, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
Specializing in Healthcare Workers and First Responders: Moral Injury, Burn-out, trauma.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
Donald Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div., M.Th., RMFT, 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.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON
PTSD/Trauma
Amelia Traer
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi
Do you find yourself often weighed down by or triggered by past experiences of trauma? Do you notice flashbacks, nightmares, or tension/stress stuck in your body? Do you feel that these experiences have impacted your ability to trust yourself or others? Let's talk about that - Get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation today.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Hamilton is undergoing rapid transformation from a steel city to an emerging arts, tech, and health-sciences hub, and therapists here frequently work with the tension between a proud working-class identity and the changes brought by gentrification and urban renewal. McMaster University and McMaster University Medical Centre — one of Canada's leading health research institutions — provide institutional mental health resources and an active clinical training ecosystem. The city's significant immigrant population from South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America drives demand for culturally informed and multilingual therapists. Hamilton's affordability relative to Toronto has made it a destination for those priced out of the GTA, and therapists regularly address the adjustment challenges of relocation and community rebuilding.
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hamilton, ON Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Hamilton, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (59%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (57%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Accept insurance
83%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 57% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 46% | Narrative Therapy |
| 45% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 29% | Christian |