Therapists in Lisle, ON
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Jennifer Kerr
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, BASc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stayner, ON L0M
Feel like a trauma focused approach is a good fit for you? Message me today for your free consultation call.
Working through a trauma-informed lens, I use both a psychodynamic and humanistic approach with my clients. What I like to call "connecting the dots", I get an in-depth understanding of how your past experiences interrelate to your present ones. Specializing in childhood trauma, complex grief and couples counselling, I work with you and your nervous system to help reframe maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving you. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore and understand your counselling goals.
Feel like a trauma focused approach is a good fit for you? Message me today for your free consultation call.
Working through a trauma-informed lens, I use both a psychodynamic and humanistic approach with my clients. What I like to call "connecting the dots", I get an in-depth understanding of how your past experiences interrelate to your present ones. Specializing in childhood trauma, complex grief and couples counselling, I work with you and your nervous system to help reframe maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving you. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore and understand your counselling goals.
I also work with Individuals who are experiencing Life Challenges including Depression, Trauma, Addictions, Abuse, Loss and Life Transitions.
Real Talk Therapy comes from my real life experiences on the floors of hospitals, agencies and treatment centres. This background has helped to create a 20 year+ private practice that is grounded, direct and well informed. Although my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) has been a great foundation, my interest has always been about the art and delivery of a great counselling experience. To that end I offer you a safe place to explore, express and experience your next steps. My ten years as a frontline therapist on the PTSD program at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph is a solid rescource of experience.
I also work with Individuals who are experiencing Life Challenges including Depression, Trauma, Addictions, Abuse, Loss and Life Transitions.
Real Talk Therapy comes from my real life experiences on the floors of hospitals, agencies and treatment centres. This background has helped to create a 20 year+ private practice that is grounded, direct and well informed. Although my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) has been a great foundation, my interest has always been about the art and delivery of a great counselling experience. To that end I offer you a safe place to explore, express and experience your next steps. My ten years as a frontline therapist on the PTSD program at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph is a solid rescource of experience.
The Dot Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z (Online Only)
The mental health professionals at The Dot are trained in many different types of therapy that can help with issues related to trauma, grief, relationship issues (yes we do couples counselling) depression, anxiety and more.
It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.
The mental health professionals at The Dot are trained in many different types of therapy that can help with issues related to trauma, grief, relationship issues (yes we do couples counselling) depression, anxiety and more.
It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.
Charlotte Hammill
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z
Waitlist for new clients
Mental health is nested within a network of relationships and our past experience. In therapy, we work together to untangle these networks to build awareness and form new and useful habits or patterns that serve you and your loved ones. I work with youth and adults managing low mood/self-esteem, depression/suicide, anxiety, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, relationship difficulties (family, romantic etc.), grief, and day to day stressors.
Mental health is nested within a network of relationships and our past experience. In therapy, we work together to untangle these networks to build awareness and form new and useful habits or patterns that serve you and your loved ones. I work with youth and adults managing low mood/self-esteem, depression/suicide, anxiety, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, relationship difficulties (family, romantic etc.), grief, and day to day stressors.
Online Therapists
Cassandra Wolfe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5C (Online Only)
As a registered psychotherapist I have worked with adults with varying types of mental health needs, which have included anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, life transitions, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.
I know taking the first steps towards therapy can be hard and at times overwhelming. So the fact that you are reading this and considering therapy is huge. Are you struggling to set boundaries with your family? Are you ready to begin exploring and healing from your trauma? Are you struggling in your marriage or relationship? Have your relationships been affected by miscommunication or a major rupture? Have you been having intimacy issues? Reach out for a free 30-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
As a registered psychotherapist I have worked with adults with varying types of mental health needs, which have included anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, life transitions, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.
I know taking the first steps towards therapy can be hard and at times overwhelming. So the fact that you are reading this and considering therapy is huge. Are you struggling to set boundaries with your family? Are you ready to begin exploring and healing from your trauma? Are you struggling in your marriage or relationship? Have your relationships been affected by miscommunication or a major rupture? Have you been having intimacy issues? Reach out for a free 30-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
I am a clinical and health psychologist with a client-centered approach. My therapeutic style is compassionate, empathic, and collaborative. I utilize evidence-based therapy – cognitive behaviour therapy, schema therapy, emotion focused therapy – to develop a treatment plan toward our therapeutic goals. I work with clients to address a range of mental health concerns including mood and anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other issues which impact on emotional well-being. Moreover, I work with clients to help them navigate the impact, stress, and challenges of serious and chronic illness (e.g., cancer, cardiac disease).
I am a clinical and health psychologist with a client-centered approach. My therapeutic style is compassionate, empathic, and collaborative. I utilize evidence-based therapy – cognitive behaviour therapy, schema therapy, emotion focused therapy – to develop a treatment plan toward our therapeutic goals. I work with clients to address a range of mental health concerns including mood and anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other issues which impact on emotional well-being. Moreover, I work with clients to help them navigate the impact, stress, and challenges of serious and chronic illness (e.g., cancer, cardiac disease).
Donnica Campbell
Registered Social Worker, CCIP, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8S (Online Only)
I have a deep focus on areas that many individuals face, such as abuse, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, human trafficking, anger management, self-esteem, and identity.
Embarking on a journey of healing is like taking steps toward a life of health and wellness. In my role, I strive to cultivate a nurturing environment where you can feel secure and embraced as you draw upon your inner strength, progressing towards a state of well-being. My mission involves crafting a space that encourages you to bring forth your true self without any reservations, fostering an atmosphere free from judgment or fear. With a foundation rooted in inclusive and trauma-informed practices, I aim to guide you towards recognizing your strengths and shaping a positive narrative.
I have a deep focus on areas that many individuals face, such as abuse, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, human trafficking, anger management, self-esteem, and identity.
Embarking on a journey of healing is like taking steps toward a life of health and wellness. In my role, I strive to cultivate a nurturing environment where you can feel secure and embraced as you draw upon your inner strength, progressing towards a state of well-being. My mission involves crafting a space that encourages you to bring forth your true self without any reservations, fostering an atmosphere free from judgment or fear. With a foundation rooted in inclusive and trauma-informed practices, I aim to guide you towards recognizing your strengths and shaping a positive narrative.
I specialize in trauma primarily, but I also focus on symptoms/conditions that arise from untreated trauma, such as: psycho-somatic conditions, obsessional behavior, phobias, underlying feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulties in concentrating, dissatisfaction at work, inability to form satisfactory relationships, school/work phobias, secondary trauma, and sexual abuse.
My name is Farnoush Mozafari Ph.D. (c), RSSW and I have been specializing in the fields of social and individual psychology, clinical social work, and psychoanalysis for a decade now. In my private practice, I strive to provide a comforting, educational, and private environment for all my clients. Sessions are devoted to assisting clients in identifying patterns and, in becoming conscious of them, developing the capacity to understand and change them.
I specialize in trauma primarily, but I also focus on symptoms/conditions that arise from untreated trauma, such as: psycho-somatic conditions, obsessional behavior, phobias, underlying feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulties in concentrating, dissatisfaction at work, inability to form satisfactory relationships, school/work phobias, secondary trauma, and sexual abuse.
My name is Farnoush Mozafari Ph.D. (c), RSSW and I have been specializing in the fields of social and individual psychology, clinical social work, and psychoanalysis for a decade now. In my private practice, I strive to provide a comforting, educational, and private environment for all my clients. Sessions are devoted to assisting clients in identifying patterns and, in becoming conscious of them, developing the capacity to understand and change them.
Gillian Saunders
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CSAT(C)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4S (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, addictions; treating depression, anxiety and complex mental health.
Welcome! Like most of us, you are likely juggling work, family and other responsibilities. My goal as a therapist is not to keep you in therapy forever, but to help you overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of being the best version of you. The clients I work with live busy lives, both personally and professional and often either grappling with addiction, or are closely linked to someone that may be struggling. My hope is to assist you in discovering and naming these challenges, process and find closure around them, while working towards your transformation to be free of shame, distress and difficult memories.
I specialize in trauma, addictions; treating depression, anxiety and complex mental health.
Welcome! Like most of us, you are likely juggling work, family and other responsibilities. My goal as a therapist is not to keep you in therapy forever, but to help you overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of being the best version of you. The clients I work with live busy lives, both personally and professional and often either grappling with addiction, or are closely linked to someone that may be struggling. My hope is to assist you in discovering and naming these challenges, process and find closure around them, while working towards your transformation to be free of shame, distress and difficult memories.
Brad Garrison
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sex and relationships are often at the core of our lives. The ways in which we connect with others - and with ourselves - can have significant impacts on our health and well-being. Communication barriers, sexual dysfunction, disconnection, infidelity, domestic abuse, trauma, and other kinds of psychosocial concerns are common challenges that lead people to seek therapy with me. Many of my clients are wanting to calm anxiety, develop coping skills, increase sexual satisfaction, reconnect with partners, or heal from trauma and abuse.
Sex and relationships are often at the core of our lives. The ways in which we connect with others - and with ourselves - can have significant impacts on our health and well-being. Communication barriers, sexual dysfunction, disconnection, infidelity, domestic abuse, trauma, and other kinds of psychosocial concerns are common challenges that lead people to seek therapy with me. Many of my clients are wanting to calm anxiety, develop coping skills, increase sexual satisfaction, reconnect with partners, or heal from trauma and abuse.
Giiwitaa Wholistic Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, OASW
Verified Verified
Scarborough, ON M1J (Online Only)
I counsel from a trauma-informed perspective and use a narrative approach that is solution-focused and strength-based.
It takes courage to initiate counseling and therapy. Working with the mind and our thought processes takes curiosity, patience, and understanding. However, it is so important to not only address our thought processes but to also look at the environments we were in that helped shape the way we see ourselves. Our experiences, relationships, and connections impact our overall well being. I take great pride in you sharing that process with me so that you can achieve learning, healing, growing, and a sense of self-acceptance and love. I too have done this personal work and understand the challenges it brings but also the rewards.
I counsel from a trauma-informed perspective and use a narrative approach that is solution-focused and strength-based.
It takes courage to initiate counseling and therapy. Working with the mind and our thought processes takes curiosity, patience, and understanding. However, it is so important to not only address our thought processes but to also look at the environments we were in that helped shape the way we see ourselves. Our experiences, relationships, and connections impact our overall well being. I take great pride in you sharing that process with me so that you can achieve learning, healing, growing, and a sense of self-acceptance and love. I too have done this personal work and understand the challenges it brings but also the rewards.
My therapeutic approach is to work with you collaboratively utilizing EFT, Gottman, trauma informed, and LGBTQ2s+ affirming practices.
Couples therapy can help uncover core issues causing the conflicts in your relationship. We can learn to identify triggers, work through past and current conflicts, understand your attachment style, and reconnect emotional and physical intimacy. Together, we can rebuild relationships with attachment injuries such as trauma, betrayals, and infidelity and learn to support each other through the emotional turmoil by making repairs and taking steps towards conflict resolution. We can work through conflicts occurring in your relationship to help you both feel more supported and connected.
My therapeutic approach is to work with you collaboratively utilizing EFT, Gottman, trauma informed, and LGBTQ2s+ affirming practices.
Couples therapy can help uncover core issues causing the conflicts in your relationship. We can learn to identify triggers, work through past and current conflicts, understand your attachment style, and reconnect emotional and physical intimacy. Together, we can rebuild relationships with attachment injuries such as trauma, betrayals, and infidelity and learn to support each other through the emotional turmoil by making repairs and taking steps towards conflict resolution. We can work through conflicts occurring in your relationship to help you both feel more supported and connected.
Niagara Youth & Family Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc , RP
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2M
All services are client centered and trauma-informed in all approaches.
Providing evidence-based therapies, Niagara Youth & Family Therapy offers treatment options for youth (6 - 18 years), emerging adults (19 - 29) as well as family members and loved ones experiencing struggles with mental health, addictions and trauma.
All services are client centered and trauma-informed in all approaches.
Providing evidence-based therapies, Niagara Youth & Family Therapy offers treatment options for youth (6 - 18 years), emerging adults (19 - 29) as well as family members and loved ones experiencing struggles with mental health, addictions and trauma.
A Work of Heart Collective- Sara Chechak
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Barrie, ON L4M (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, neurodiversity, and relationship, sex, and intimacy issues, but I also work with many other challenges.
Are you feeling exhausted by carrying worries that feel too heavy to face alone? Whether it's the deep ache of loneliness, the frustration of feeling unheard in your relationship, or the negative thoughts and feelings that cloud your everyday life, finding your way out can feel so overwhelming. I truly understand these struggles—they're part of our shared human experience. Therefore, the heart of my work is to create a comfortable, safe space where you can freely express your feelings and work through your pain. I believe that even the things we once thought were immovable or unfixable can heal and transform with the right support.
I specialize in trauma, neurodiversity, and relationship, sex, and intimacy issues, but I also work with many other challenges.
Are you feeling exhausted by carrying worries that feel too heavy to face alone? Whether it's the deep ache of loneliness, the frustration of feeling unheard in your relationship, or the negative thoughts and feelings that cloud your everyday life, finding your way out can feel so overwhelming. I truly understand these struggles—they're part of our shared human experience. Therefore, the heart of my work is to create a comfortable, safe space where you can freely express your feelings and work through your pain. I believe that even the things we once thought were immovable or unfixable can heal and transform with the right support.
Sarah Stockall
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9H
I am also certified to provide Brainspotting, which is a trauma therapy that will give you a sense of physical and emotional release.
Do you suffer with chronic pain or illness that leaves you feeling broken, hopeless, and disconnected? This disconnection can show up in our relationships with others, but also in the most important relationship – the one with ourselves. Trauma and toxic relationships can manifest as anxiety, stress, and low mood, but can also show up physically. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with feeling these things, but you are ready to make a change. I am here to help you get to the root of your suffering and live a life that is aligned with your values. Let’s work together to reconnect you with yourself and rediscover a more meaningful life!
I am also certified to provide Brainspotting, which is a trauma therapy that will give you a sense of physical and emotional release.
Do you suffer with chronic pain or illness that leaves you feeling broken, hopeless, and disconnected? This disconnection can show up in our relationships with others, but also in the most important relationship – the one with ourselves. Trauma and toxic relationships can manifest as anxiety, stress, and low mood, but can also show up physically. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with feeling these things, but you are ready to make a change. I am here to help you get to the root of your suffering and live a life that is aligned with your values. Let’s work together to reconnect you with yourself and rediscover a more meaningful life!
Emily works with youth and adults navigating everything from neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD) and intergenerational trauma to systems of oppression, social difficulties, imposter syndrome, and tricky parent-child dynamics (whether you’re the parent or the child). As well as helping you manage workplace stress, fertility challenges, social obstacles, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mind-body connection, persistent patterns, and even come up with gamified strategies to make life easier. Emily is also a fierce advocate of the LGBTQ+ and culturally diverse communities.
Emily works with youth and adults navigating everything from neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD) and intergenerational trauma to systems of oppression, social difficulties, imposter syndrome, and tricky parent-child dynamics (whether you’re the parent or the child). As well as helping you manage workplace stress, fertility challenges, social obstacles, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mind-body connection, persistent patterns, and even come up with gamified strategies to make life easier. Emily is also a fierce advocate of the LGBTQ+ and culturally diverse communities.
Wait List / Drop in on Saturday - LGBTQ2SIA+ Positive Space. Mindfulness-based EMDR, ACT, AEDP, Sandplay therapy (Experiential, Relational, Trauma-informed and Attachment, Somatic focused. Eco Spirituality integrated) The sustainable restoration of self-healing force and flourishing is important in my practice. Recent Training: Somatic Experience (SE) & Sex Therapy. Integral Somatic Psychology, Intrapersonal Neuro Biology (Dr. Sigel) Speaking English, Japanese, Korean. Lived in Tokyo, London.-UK. Seoul.
Wait List / Drop in on Saturday - LGBTQ2SIA+ Positive Space. Mindfulness-based EMDR, ACT, AEDP, Sandplay therapy (Experiential, Relational, Trauma-informed and Attachment, Somatic focused. Eco Spirituality integrated) The sustainable restoration of self-healing force and flourishing is important in my practice. Recent Training: Somatic Experience (SE) & Sex Therapy. Integral Somatic Psychology, Intrapersonal Neuro Biology (Dr. Sigel) Speaking English, Japanese, Korean. Lived in Tokyo, London.-UK. Seoul.
Madeleine Satov
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BAS, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2B
Using an integrative theoretical approach, Madeleine provides client-centred, personalized care through a trauma-informed lens.
Do you feel overwhelmed and burnt out from life’s stressors, and are struggling to improve your mental health? Whether or not you are experiencing any particular mental health challenges, most individuals can benefit from therapy! Madeleine has an extensive background in helping professions, with experience facilitating rehabilitation therapy for adults with neurodegenerative diseases, applied behavioural analysis for individuals on the Autism spectrum, and in long-term care facilities. These experiences have allowed Madeleine to work with diverse individuals, fostering an inclusive space for those seeking help and guidance.
Using an integrative theoretical approach, Madeleine provides client-centred, personalized care through a trauma-informed lens.
Do you feel overwhelmed and burnt out from life’s stressors, and are struggling to improve your mental health? Whether or not you are experiencing any particular mental health challenges, most individuals can benefit from therapy! Madeleine has an extensive background in helping professions, with experience facilitating rehabilitation therapy for adults with neurodegenerative diseases, applied behavioural analysis for individuals on the Autism spectrum, and in long-term care facilities. These experiences have allowed Madeleine to work with diverse individuals, fostering an inclusive space for those seeking help and guidance.
Federica Chacón
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6K
You're in a lot of pain. It might be a sharp, edgy, "I think there must be something really wrong here" type of distress, or a dull, achy, "Life has got to be better than this" kind of despair. You can point to things around you that aren't as they should be, or you have experienced enough trauma to fill a book, but just knowing this hasn't gotten you or your loved one any peace, let alone joy. It's as if there's something hidden, something below the surface, something you can't quite identify, that's holding onto the pain really that's in the way of feeling fully alive.
You're in a lot of pain. It might be a sharp, edgy, "I think there must be something really wrong here" type of distress, or a dull, achy, "Life has got to be better than this" kind of despair. You can point to things around you that aren't as they should be, or you have experienced enough trauma to fill a book, but just knowing this hasn't gotten you or your loved one any peace, let alone joy. It's as if there's something hidden, something below the surface, something you can't quite identify, that's holding onto the pain really that's in the way of feeling fully alive.
Kimberly Anne Gautreau
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
I work with people struggling with their sexual and gender identities, those having issues with relationships, those struggling with anxiety and depression, trauma, and stress.
When you are feeling out of sorts. When you are feeling like you are no longer in control of your own story. When are looking to make a change and try a different path, I might just be the counsellor for you. I use a client centered approach to help you find your own story again and give you the tools to be content in the identity you are discovering for yourself. We can develop a solution that gives you more control over your own life. For online and out of London, ON, you can book here https://www.shiftcollab.com/therapists/kimberly-gautreau
I work with people struggling with their sexual and gender identities, those having issues with relationships, those struggling with anxiety and depression, trauma, and stress.
When you are feeling out of sorts. When you are feeling like you are no longer in control of your own story. When are looking to make a change and try a different path, I might just be the counsellor for you. I use a client centered approach to help you find your own story again and give you the tools to be content in the identity you are discovering for yourself. We can develop a solution that gives you more control over your own life. For online and out of London, ON, you can book here https://www.shiftcollab.com/therapists/kimberly-gautreau
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.