Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Gananoque, ON

Currently waitlisting clients- When people are anxious, grieving, or struggling in life, it can be hard to know where to turn for help. I work with children, adolescents, adults,and couples to assist in improving their well being and re-establish healthy, happy patterns and lifestyles. I am a Registered Social Worker and have over 25 years experience in various counselling roles. I am passionate about meeting people where they are at and empowering them to be the best versions of themselves.

I specialize in abuse and trauma therapy, for youth and adults. I have experience in working with victims of child abuse, bullying, and intimate partner violence. As a military spouse and former defence analyst, I have the knowledge and lived experience to assist military members, veterans and first responders with issues related to operational stress and their specific workplace and family culture. I am also trained in couples therapy, using the Gottman Method (Level II Training) - a positive approach to restoring happy partnerships.

I work with individuals and couples who are seeking improved communication, increased connection, reduced conflict, intimacy, facing a mental health diagnosis in partner, Operational Stress Injuries including PTSD, veterans issues, police and other first responders, medical professionals, and major life transitions. Seeking therapy takes courage and vulnerability, so we will work together to make you feel at ease and able to progress based on your unique needs and strengths.

Currently Full. After two decades of working with individuals who have faced developmental, as a trauma therapist, I understand that the impact of invalidation, abuse, and neglect can profoundly affect your well-being and your ability to connect with others. You may be surprised at the tools you are already using; together, we will uncover them and use those existing tools to get you closer to who you want to be and where you want to be in your life. I am here to help you explore these challenges and find solutions. I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches, including narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques.

Resolve Counselling Services Canada offers a number of programs and services that have been developed to support adults, youth, couples and families overcome challenges that affect their emotional and social well-being. All of our counsellors believe that the individuals, couples, families, and groups who come to us for counselling are resilient and possess the inherent strengths needed to solve their unique set of challenges. Each of our clinical counsellors uses a counselling approach that is informed by current best practices.

I work with individuals who are finding themselves stuck, unsure of next steps or finding it difficult to work through life's obstacles. Together we will address areas of challenges and growth to improve life satisfaction, communication, emotional expression and behaviours that are getting in the way of life. I have experience working with military, first responders, and frontline workers and their families, those affected by Operational Stress Injuries including PTSD, and major life transitions associated with the their occupations.

Welcome to my page! My name is Kristen. I am a Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist with a passion for supporting individuals who are looking to embark on a healing journey and reclaim their life. I have a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Windsor, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Trent University. I am registered with both the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). In addition to my education, I have 7 years of experience supporting adults and youth in inpatient and community mental health settings.

It takes courage to begin the counselling process. When you make the choice to work through painful feelings, to change damaging behaviours, or to build stronger relationships, your life improves in many ways. My role is to provide a counselling relationship that allows you to feel safe to share your experiences, feelings and thoughts. I offer a confidential space, support and feedback in order to help you to make the changes you identify.​ ​I am passionate about supporting people in building their capacity to connect with the wisdom of their body and emotions and to return to a felt sense of safety and connection to self.

We specialize in EMDR, trauma treatment, perinatal mental health and relational difficulties. We offer in-person and virtual therapy sessions to support you; your ability to feel safe and connected is our main priority.

Do you have a specific challenge you are currently struggling with? Is something nagging at you that you can't seem to ignore any longer? Not even sure why you might want to speak to someone, but you're exploring counselling anyways? There are many reasons to seek out counselling. Difficult memories from the past, a recent loss, mounting stress, or just feeling "stuck" can get in the way of experiencing life. There is no one reason and no one right moment to reach out and begin following your curiosity towards self-exploration. I invite you to visit my website for more details.

I work from a place that values and acknowledges the need for connection and right relationship in all domains of life, including the therapeutic relationship. The desire to feel heard, understood, known and safe is an inherent need we all desire and I aspire to create this dynamic in all my therapeutic working relationships. I am strength-based clinician, drawing on each individual unique gifts, talents and experiences. I understand and feel privileged to witness the triumph over one's challenges through this therapeutic process. I am a RP, with 30 years in Mental Health, working with children, youth, adults, couples and families.

Clients that are seeking a partnership and collaborative care. Together we can explore new avenues to support your journey when encountering difficult times or choices in life. We will develop a realistic individual treatment plan that is all about your goals, needs and future. Together we will reinforce positive feelings and behaviours to lead to a healthier life. I will provide client education, implementation of therapeutic techniques including up to date best practice modalities. It is important that you as the client are the Captain of the vessel, I am the Compass and it is all about the safe journey.

I provide support to individuals hoping to improve their mental health, family conflicts and trauma responses. I am passionate about providing support to women navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions and faith/spirituality. ​I also bring valuable experience in working with grief and loss.

At Life + Hope Counselling, we offer a diverse range of treatment options for anxiety, depression, PTSD, Borderline Personality traits, grief, and relational challenges. If you are feeling burdened with stress, anxiety, or past trauma; if you are emotionally overwhelmed with sadness or loss; if you are suffering burnout or are challenged in a life transition; if you are wanting to move into healthier behaviour patterns and relationship dynamics, we would like to help you.

So, you're feeling down, irritable, stressed-out, and stranded out there without knowing where to start getting better? Are you having trouble getting over negative events from your past? Do you feel like you're failing at this life thing and need to make some serious changes? You've read some books or tried to be more grateful, positive, and energetic, but that doesn't last long enough to get you out of your rut. Your negative moods or behaviours are not going away, and it feels like your challenges are taking over despite your best efforts. It can be legit really hard to get over some of life's hard things, and you're stuck.

Right now things just don't feel right. You're trying your best to cope, but it just isn't working. You're tired, not motivated, feeling down and blue, and you don't know how to fix it. Or, you're noticing that you're feeling uncomfortable in your body, worried, and stressed out, but attempts to solve your problem just haven't cut it (and maybe your coping attempts are making things a bit worse!). You might be noticing eating, sleeping, or additional problems, and you're tempted to back away from your regular life patterns to manage.

I offer person-centered, attachment-based counselling services in order to assist with relationship enhancement, personal growth, healing, awareness and emotional understanding. I offer compassionate, confidential counselling sessions and have experience working with individuals and couples in the following areas: Stress, anxiety and depression; Relationship concerns; Grief and loss; Physical and sexual abuse; Self-esteem concerns; Anger management; Parenting/co-parenting concerns; Separation and divorce; Pre-marital education. I work within a collective with fellow RSWs and RPs. Please see website for further details.

It can sometimes be overwhelming dealing with the circumstances of life. Sometimes depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship troubles, insomnia, caregiver and work stress among other things can pile up so high that it’s hard to see ahead to better days. But you don’t have to do this alone. Those who have a network of support recover better from mental health struggles than those trying to do it alone. And YOU are now taking the first step at expanding your support network It is my goal that through our work together, you will experience rising hope, and that tomorrow will be better than today!

If you’re struggling with life right now, I can help. I take a gentle approach to counseling - fostering insight, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings. I believe anyone can grow and thrive given the right conditions, and see counseling as a process of discovery, growth and healing. Working at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you is key; so I regularly check-in to ensure that this is your experience.

I use a collaborative and integrated approach to therapy grounded in a psychodynamic perspective. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs and goals. With a decade of experience working both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, I am versed in working with clients from a diversity of backgrounds and with complex presentations.

You are tired of floundering - sick of just getting by. You remember a time when life or relationships didn’t seem this difficult. You might be feeling anxious, lacking confidence to make decisions or dealing with something haunting you from your past. It is now seeping into your day to day. You’ve come to the place where you want - or maybe need - to deal with this head on.

If you're reading this; you've already started your journey to wellness. One of our greatest pains can be feeling stuck; confused about what needs to change and where to begin. This state of being can zap our energy and leave us feeling discontent. Giving voice to our challenges offers us a fresh perspective and allows us to see the opportunity that lies within the challenge. I offer a confidential and compassionate space to allow you to feel safe as we navigate the challenges you bring to counselling and discover personalized solutions that will increase your confidence and improve the quality of your life and relationships.

Often people seek out counselling when a situation feels too difficult to understand and figure out alone. In an effort to deal with difficult emotions, we can find that the things we do or say make the situation worse, push us further away from the people we want to be, or the people we want to be close to, and prevent us from fully living the life we want. In my practice I work with adults to understand your emotions, and optimize your personal strengths and growth. I work from a trauma informed, evidence-based perspective using multiple techniques and approaches to best fit your goals and needs.

I believe that having the courage to allow yourself to be vulnerable by sharing your story, and being open to learn new ways of coping, can lead to a more balanced self with lasting change. As your therapist, I can help guide you to make healthy choices, to engage in healthy relationships, and to identify your own strengths. I provide an environment of compassion and creativity which helps inform the exploration of personal issues.