Trauma Focused Therapists in Hamilton, ON

I work with children across the developmental spectrum from 0 – 18 years old. I specialize working with children who have experienced complex and developmental trauma including those impacted by abuse, neglect, trauma, loss and disrupted care. Difficulties can look like emotional dysregulation, tantrums, anxiety, depression, withdrawal, low confidence, parental challenges etc. I provide caregivers support and work collaboratively with professional systems surrounding the family. My therapeutic input supports developing an understanding and creating common language about the difficulties for both children and caregivers.

My goal is to give your family a safe space to work on developing skills and building relationships. I work with children and youth to develop the skills they need to cope with difficult emotions and situations, as well as empower parents to feel capable and improve relationships within the family. I provide a holistic approach to support the whole family and strongly believe that helping parents to understanding and supporting their child's identity is one of the most powerful ways of reducing risk around mental health issues.

Accepting NEW Clients – Do you want to work through past experiences, present day stressors, low self-esteem, anxiety, and low moods? Are you tired of the cycle of feeling not 'good enough' or people pleasing? Do you want to learn more about ADHD or managing it? Do you always feel exhausted and drained but aren't sure why? Do you feel resistant to self-compassion or want to learn how to practice it? Have lingering trauma affecting your life or relationships? We'll work together at a pace that feels good to you and shape a path forward that reconnects you with yourself and your goals.

Katlyn is a Registered Psychotherapist with 10 years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction. Katlyn’s experience has allowed her to specialize in working with individuals impacted by substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, stress, and grief and loss. She integrates a variety of modalities into her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.

I am passionate about working with individuals to integrate their mental wellness and everyday life in order to obtain sustainable improvements, particularly those facing difficulty after experiencing trauma or loss.

Accepting NEW Clients – Do you find feeling stuck, anxious, or wishing you had more confidence or self-esteem? Are you interested in understanding yourself or your choices more and in digging into the roots of why you feel the way you do? Are you interested in looking at your past, taking your power back over experiences, and learning coping skills or tools? Together, we can look at your past, present, and future goals, and provide you with an understanding of what this means to you.

You're navigating life, balancing aspirations, responsibilities, and personal growth. You might often hear that you're the "resilient one," able to handle challenges and transitions smoothly. But sometimes, the weight of expectations can feel overwhelming, and the path forward, unclear. It's okay to seek support when the balance tips, and the internal struggle becomes too much to manage alone. You are not alone in feeling this way, and it's okay to ask for help.

At times, life can feel so overwhelming that we just wish for a way out of the chaos into stillness and peace. This chaos might manifest in stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or it may show up as traumatic and painful experiences preventing you from achieving your desires and goals. It is absolutely possible to find your way to happiness and inner peace and it’s helpful to have a trained professional with lived experience guide and support you through that journey.

I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Social Work from York University (1992) and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto (1993). I am also a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers. I take a very client-centred approach to providing therapy services and am well-versed in principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in a trauma-informed manner.

Accepting NEW Clients - Do you feel “stuck” in your day-to-day life or unsure how to move forward in a way that makes you feel fulfilled? Are you interested in learning more about how your childhood impacts you as an adult? Does it feel like your past experiences are weighing on you, and your sense of self is foggy or unclear? Are you interested in exploring different perspectives or figuring out who you’d like to move forward as? Together we can look at the steps that have brought you to this point, and increase self-awareness, emotional stability, and insight into your experiences.

I have created Heart Journey Healing from a place of passion for helping others rediscover who they are at their core and identify what their heart and soul need to feel seen and heard. My goal is to help others gain the awareness and tools to have power over their own lives and decisions, and to build confidence in their ability to not only survive life’s challenges but thrive. I operate from a client-centered approach, empowering you to lead your journey. I'm here to help you overcome challenges and live your healthiest, most empowered life.

Creating a safe environment where clients feel empowered to share their stories is at the heart of my practice. My therapy approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, combining evidence-based modalities to meet each client's needs. I have experience in supporting clients from diverse backgrounds who have experienced trauma, PTSD, grief, burnout, chronic anger, depression, anxiety, suicide ideations, Relationship issues, and life transitions. Together, we can work towards gaining independence in managing your wellness. I provide personalized care that is unique to you. I believe therapy should adapt to the individual's needs.

Now Accepting New Clients prior to 4pm. I am a passionate, compassionate and a non-judgmental therapist. I help many clients overcome life challenges from: trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, emotional support, or relationship concerns. I offer trauma-focused therapy through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP). I offer Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples, and Sex Therapy. I am a hypnotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I work with culturally diverse clients and I am respectful towards diverse beliefs.

I work with youth and adults who are struggling with cumulative stress, anxiety, or trauma and want to develop a sense of emotional stability and well-being; they're looking for a therapist who can be authentic. Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I use somatic (body-based) psychotherapy in healing trauma, including developmental trauma - childhood abuse, neglect, or caregiver misattunement. Somatic therapy is a gentle, experiential approach that integrates awareness of body sensations to allow the body, mind and emotions to heal from trauma, so you can feel more connected and engaged in your life.

You matter. To help you on your unique healing journey, I work to ensure a safe and non-judgmental environment more conducive to your individuality and personal growth. My practice includes a collaborative approach alongside therapies such as: dialectical behaviour therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Working with clients experiencing hopelessness, emptiness, self-destructive behaviour, intense emotions, unstable relationships, and troubles communicating effectively in their interpersonal relationships constitutes much of my background in this field. Together, we can triumph over trauma.

Trauma and some life experiences are often out of our control. My hope is to be able to help you and support you through the challenges that you have encountered, the emotions and feelings that you can't seem to control or manage and to help you gain back control of your own life.

Welcome to Blooming Rose Therapy! We believe in the importance of connection and growth. We nurture a space to feel comforted and safe as we build an understanding towards what is blocking you in fostering change. We support individuals, without judgement, to help them feel at ease while exploring themes of self-esteem, relationship concerns, trauma, familial conflicts, identity, anxiety, depression and grief/loss.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Do you feel stuck and uncertain about how to move towards the life you want? If so, you’re not alone. Life is a bumpy ride that can be further complicated as an individual from a marginalized or minority group. As a therapist and a queer woman, I understand those additional challenges and strive to provide person-centered care that is tailored to the unique needs of every client. Whether you need a safe and judgement-free space to be heard or need structured tools to help you cope with difficult scenarios and emotions, I’ll help you explore the paths before you!

Remember the love, passion, and excitement your relationship brought you when you were first dating? Want to re-ignite the fire that made you fall deeply in love with your partner? Relationship Bootcamp is a 21 day, intensive program to help you and your partner better understand each other, and yourselves. By doing so, you can stop wasting time, effort and other resources doing what you think your partner wants, and redirect them to what your partner actually wants and needs. At the end of our 21 day relationship bootcamp, you will live the experience of smarter thriving connection with less effort.

As a trauma therapist I believe in your ability to feel more present and alive. If you would like to get to the heart of what hurts, and to understand yourself through a kinder lens then you have come to the right place. I work with human responses such as fight/flight, freeze, fawn, anxiety, dissociation, people pleasing, perfectionism and infidelity. I also support those who want to know their parts through self-led discovery. My clients include "only childs", creative types, entrepreneurs, other psychotherapists and more.

Change can leave us feeling like our world has been flipped upside down. You may be stuck in an old pattern. You may feel there is no way forward in a relationship, despite your constant efforts. You may be having difficulty enjoying a new reality. You may be having a difficult time after a loss or trauma. And the more you bring into awareness your problems, the more you get the nagging feeling that something has to change. And most of all, you want to feel okay again - or even better than before. I’m here to help.

I specialize in maternal mental health and perinatal mood issues, such as perinatal anxiety, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma and PTSD. I support women with intrusive thoughts and those more extreme worries. I also support women through miscarriage and loss. I am taking on new clients.

Accepting New Clients. Late Evening Appts. The truth is, you have all the skills you need to find contentment. However, there are some moments in life when we can barely tread water. You might need some support to rebuild and rediscover routes through your challenges. You do not have to navigate it alone. In therapy, you rediscover your strengths. My approach is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, and genuine. With a flexible mindset and with your needs in mind, together, we will go on a journey back to you feeling empowered while plotting various trails forward with purpose, with me as your ever-present, supportive, caring guide.

Trauma shows up in many different ways. Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, unexplained pain or illness, digestive issues, disturbing reminders of past events, past or current abuse or emotional numbness. Maybe you just haven't been able to shake the emotional effects of the pandemic on you and your family. With over 30 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy services, I work with adults whose lives have been affected by such overwhelming feelings and situations, grief and loss, family and relationship concerns, emotional abuse, attachment wounds, intergenerational issues and workplace stressors.