Trauma and PTSD therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Trauma and PTSD
Ryta Marie Peschka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
With the help of a supportive and compassionate therapist, you can heal from the impacts of trauma. Therapy can help you to develop mindfulness skills and grounding strategies, to explore and understand your triggers, and to process traumatic memories in order to help you feel safe enough to reconnect with yourself and those around you.
22 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Catherine Dwyer
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
When we think of Trauma and PTSD we often think of the big events such as wars, natural disasters, violence, etc. But we can also experience the symptomatology of trauma and PTSD in our daily lives and be completely unaware of it. The symptoms of trauma can result from both an acute event or from chronic adverse, distressing experiences in our lives that we might not automatically categorize as traumatic. We can also experience trauma vicariously/indirectly, by witnessing other people's pain or listening to their traumatic stories. This is especially true of the helping professions. Regardless of how trauma shows up for you, whether it's direct or indirect exposure, therapy can be incredibly helpful. You can begin to cultivate safety by focusing on regulating your nervous system, processing past experiences and integrating them into your life story in a way that allows you to no longer feel stuck in the distressing experience(s) and able to move forward, creating a meaningful and fulfilled life for yourself.
5 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Kathleen King
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
In session, we will focus on your body's response to traumatic memory and present day triggers. We will explore the thoughts and beliefs that keep you stuck in the traumatic experience and channel your inherent strength and resilience to support your recovery. We will practice strategies to help you manage symptoms of dissociation, numbing, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, and anger and irritability, and help you feel more in control and grounded.
9 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Morgan Mackenzie
Registered Social Worker, RSW
In my practice, I offer support to individuals who have experienced trauma. Trauma can profoundly impact one's emotional and psychological well-being, affecting various aspects of life. I approach trauma-informed care with empathy, creating a safe and validating space for clients to explore their experiences at their own pace. Utilizing evidence-based approaches, I work collaboratively with clients to process and integrate traumatic memories. My goal is to empower individuals to regain a sense of control, build resilience, and foster post-traumatic growth. Whether the trauma is recent or from the past, I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey towards healing, restoration, and a renewed sense of self.
1 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Blake Anderson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA
I have worked with clients who have experience trauma, be it from a car accident or from child hood trauma. I have worked with clients with PTSD. I practice from a trauma-informed lens.
12 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Dr. Corinna Elliott
Psychologist, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Dr. Elliott administers Empirically Supported Treatments (EST's) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Specifically she uses Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure, two front-line treatments for PTSD. Dr. Elliott is a registered CPT Provider and has formal training in Prolonged Exposure. She is not currently working with depression, substance use, or personality disorders. She is a Blue Cross provider for veterans and RCMP members.
12 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Kristie Brassard & Associates
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, abuse, or natural disaster, etc. This is an event that has happened to us, someone close to us, or something we witnessed that can have lasting effects on us like unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms. Research shows that addressing trauma often helps with symptoms of low mood and anxiety, while treating low mood and anxiety in the absence of addressing underlying trauma is less likely to result in meaningful and long-lasting changes.
Therapy can help you explore past hurts and trauma, focusing on healing our wounded parts, regulating our nervous system, and making peace with the past by exploring the concepts of meaning making and practicing acceptance. Our therapists can help you work towards healing from the past, feeling more emotionally regulated in the present, and work towards fulfilling your dreams in the future.
14 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Theresa Gregory, Lightbridge Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Masters in the Arts
Trauma and PTSD are among the most painful and difficult conditions to experience. I am here to help you to process your pain and other symptoms, so you can begin to heal.
4 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Ivan Pityk
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Trauma can be either an accumulation of experiences or a specific traumatic event in a person's life that can make them feel stuck in that distressing experience. Traumatic events such as war, natural disasters, and violence can create long lasting effects. There can also be accumulated trauma from years of abuse, neglect, and dysfunctional relationships that can continue to affect us years after the abuse has ceased.
These traumatic events can undermine our perception of ourselves and others, making it difficult to trust the world as safe and yourself as competent and worthy of love. Additionally, flashbacks can involve all five senses, and can cause anxiety, panic attacks, and a generalized stress response.
However, with therapy, the journey to healing the past, understanding the present, and building a more meaningful future can begin.
2 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, CSAT- Candidate, EMDR
We work with men looking to understand, treat, and heal from trauma (childhood and adult). We have several therapists trained in trauma-models and are trauma-informed.
3 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Emily Beeckmans
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., RSW, CHRP
We will work together to understand how certain thoughts about your trauma cause you stress and make your symptoms worse. The goal is learning to identify thoughts about the world and yourself that are making you feel afraid or upset.
26 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
Working with trauma and the impacts it can have on an individual can be a delicate process; our traumas can be so painful and can have a great impact on how we feel, what we do, and who we are. I specialize in working with clients whose behaviours, feelings, and emotions have largely been shaped by the experiences they have had, and I make it clear to all of them that their lives do not have to be shaped by these experiences and that there is so much that can be done to remove the problematic feelings or reactions from their lives. It can be a deep and comprehensive process, but it is incredibly rewarding, both for the client and for me.
3 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Melanie Fuller
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Traumatic experiences are common yet unique to each person. While each person possesses unique resources and skills, trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) can throw one off balance from their consistent, preferred way of living. I will collaborate with you to form a treatment plan to forge a treatment plan that meets your preferred way of living.
5 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
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.
23 Years Experience
Trauma and PTSD
Sierra Goldfinger
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
It almost impossible to live life without experiencing trauma. Perhaps you have experienced a recent breakup, the loss of a loved one, or an adverse childhood experience. I am a therapist here to support you through this. Therapy can be a helpful space to navigate, manage, and process the ways that trauma has impacted your life. This can allow you to feel more in control of yourself and empowered to live the future that you want to live. Connect with me today for a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.
3 Years Experience