Trauma and PTSD Therapists in London, ON

Every person has the capacity for growth and change, and together we can work to form goals to help you meet your full potential. This could mean that you are looking to develop skills and new abilities to support yourself, or perhaps you want to understand your life on a deeper level. Exploring your internal world, such as your thoughts, emotions, past experiences and values, is an important part of our work, including your beliefs about your life and the world. During our time together, we work as a partnership to develop new insights which can alleviate difficult thoughts, cohere your identity and enhance your life.

Reaching out for support is one of the hardest parts in the healing process, so you've already overcome a significant hurdle to be here. In this space I welcome people who are stuck at a crossroad or are struggling to identify what's wrong. If you have trouble trusting yourself or are trying to move through the trauma that has overshadowed your life, I would be happy to work with you to navigate these next steps. There is so much value in having a space to openly reflect on difficult situations, or the shame, guilt, and pain that is becoming harder to carry.

Are you waking up exhausted? Maybe you’re burntout or weighed down by your mental load. You don't have the energy you once did, and important relationships are suffering because you’re avoiding or snapping at everyone. This just makes you more stressed out and unhappy. Maybe you feel like you’ve lost your way- whether at school, work or with your family and friends. Now more than ever people are finding themselves overwhelmed by the pressures of their day-to-day lives and unable to show up as the best version of themselves. Reaching a clearer understanding of yourself is possible and worth the effort! I am here to help.

When you have experienced trauma, your whole system can feel challenged day to day. You might struggle with persistent anxiety, feelings of shame and hopelessness and have a bleak outlook on the future. You can feel exhausted by your circumstances and truly at a loss for how to change or heal. Trauma impacts your thinking, your happiness, your quality of life and your joy. You can often find yourself engaging in behaviours that don't serve you, trying to numb out or manage the pain. It can feel hard to get close to anyone. It can be so hard to trust yourself, or other people. I completely understand, and I help people change daily.

Connecting with a therapist can be a difficult step - but for many, it's a step to growth, healing and change. Worries, stress and hurtful experiences can feel overwhelming. I support clients from all walks of life with warmth, compassion, and non-judgment. Together, we can start to understand what's been going on for you, and together, we can find strategies and tools that can help you cope. My work is grounded in feminist and anti-oppressive practices, and my approach is queer positive, harm-reduction focused, neurodiversity-affirming and body positive.

Everything that we do is a habit that developed based on our experiences in the past. From the moment we are born, we learn how to be in this world and how to be a person. When we are struggling or suffering, and some things are hard and challenging in our lives, whether it is anxiety, depression, trauma or addiction, or things we wish we could change, it’s because we've learned a way of being that is now a habit that can be hard to change. But we are whole, exactly as we are! The changes we make are in how we relate to the experiences and events in our lives and, most importantly, to ourselves.

I believe we all dream to live lives of more and lives of less. More: happiness, peace, achieving meaningful goals, and joy in relationships. The opposite is also true, we seek lives with less. Less: stress, negative coping, anger, and disconnection. Are you one of millions of new Canadians trapped between 2 worlds? Is it time to create your own life? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or relationship issues that never seem to change; growing up "fine but feeling empty", or loveless parenting, do you want to change how you parent your own child--all of which can hold you back or instill panic. Small steps can feel overwhelming.

We have all experienced difficulties and trauma in our life. As a certified art therapist including talk and play, I provide a safe, non-judgemental atmosphere for teens and adults. My focus is on trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation yet also provide family support wether it be working towards healing together or apart. I predominantly use IFS, DBT/CBT, and EMDR. I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years with all ages in schools, CAS group home placement, in shelters, on city streets, and in private practice.

Life can present us with challenges that leave us feeling diminished, confused, and unable to cope. I believe that each of us has the capacity to heal, find purpose, and create a path forward. My practice is dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing challenges resulting from past and current difficult relationships, life transitions, grief due to death loss and living losses such as divorce, loss of health and more; and challenges related to the experience of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I apply an anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed lens guided by your needs, goals, and circumstances.

Thrive Psychotherapy is a space for people to discover their inner strength and resiliency. As Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers, we believe every person has the innate ability to cope with the challenges in their lives, but sometimes experiences from the past make it difficult to tap into these abilities. We all take great joy in being able to walk alongside clients throughout their journey towards healing and growth. We are able to support children, adults, couples and families. Each therapist has their own unique approach to therapy and will work with you to feel safe, heard and supported in your therapeutic journey!

Now accepting new clients! Children, Teens and Adults. As experienced therapists, the team at WellPath Stress and Trauma Therapy will walk alongside you, counselling from a trauma informed perspective, recognizing the whole being: body, mind, and spirit. We offer support from a caring, yet professional, heart-led perspective as we move along your path to wellness, a safe place where you can learn, grow and heal.

I believe that everyone is doing their best at any given moment and that everyone has the ability to heal. Many people I work with are tired of old patterns of behaviours, thoughts and beliefs interfering in their lives. They hold a curiosity about wanting to learn more about their emotions, relationships with others and their inner world. With compassion, I support individuals to engage in exploring how such patterns, thoughts and beliefs are held within the body, impacting their relationship with themselves and others.

Imagine a space where you feel truly seen and heard, where your unique experiences and challenges are met with understanding and care. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing a diagnosis, dealing with ADHD or anxiety, healing from trauma, or just looking for someone to talk to, I’m here for you. Having walked a similar path myself, I deeply understand the emotional toll these experiences can take. Since 2011, I’ve dedicated myself to supporting clients like you as a certified Trauma-Informed Registered Psychotherapist. I’m committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.

For the past thirty-three years, I have counselled and supported a diverse range of individuals who are challenged with emotional and psychological issues. I am a qualified clinical social worker in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have an exceptionally strong commitment to helping individuals and their families optimize overall function and mental health through a collaborative therapeutic journey that focuses on the individual's inter/intrapersonal strengths and develops new skills and strategies.

Our brain and body can protect us from danger, but when the pain becomes too much for us to handle, we can often feel stuck and unable to move forward. When we are struggling more than we can cope, it is easy to feel isolated, powerless, and hopeless. You don’t have to do it alone. I will hold and provide a safe space for you, and together, we will honour all parts of you and determine your unique path to healing. While healing looks different for everybody, it is my goal to assist you in embracing your true self.

Are you a Gen Z or Millenial who suffers from anxiety? If you find your mind racing with critical thoughts about yourself, social events, work or school, I'm here to help. Maybe for you, you're at a crossroads: an ending of a relationship, loss of a job, graduating from university, and you're finding yourself searching for meaning. You did all the things you were "supposed" to do - shouldn't you be happy? Despite your hard work and best intentions, when your head hits the pillow at night, the thoughts and anxieties just won't stop.

You spend so much time worrying that it’s impacting your health, your work, and your relationships. You can’t fall asleep at night as your thoughts are racing. You aren't able to relax, you are very overwhelmed. You never feel fulfilled and you’re constantly striving for perfection. You’ve tried everything and don’t know what else to do. Does that sound familiar? I specializing in anxiety, OCD and the impacts of trauma. I provide warmth, compassion, and a new perspective.

It is never too late to find relief from persistent anxiety and the lingering weight of unresolved trauma. Are you yearning for a deeper spiritual connection and meaning in your life and anxiety, & behaviour patterns are getting in the way? This disconnection can be accompanied by overwhelming anxiety and lingering impacts of past trauma, hindering your ability to navigate life authentically. Aligning choices with your soul's purpose becomes challenging amongst these emotional burdens, impacting relationships and growth. Combining Compassionate Inquiry with energy therapy techniques I can help you connect with your authentic self.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed and consumed by your emotions, feeling disconnected from both yourself and others? Are you struggling to stay present and find control amidst a wave of unsettling emotions, making it challenging to navigate through daily situations and maintain healthy relationships? The persistent worry can gradually affect your sense of control, ultimately impeding your ability to lead a joyful and purposeful life.