Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Midland, ON

In person sessions in Midland. Infertility can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing experience for many individuals and couples. Providing a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to express their feelings, fears, and frustrations is crucial in helping navigate this difficult journey. Infertility is a complex and multifaceted issue, and having a therapist who recognizes the depth of its impact and is committed to providing a supportive environment can make a significant difference in helping individuals and couples navigate this challenging path towards parenthood or alternative paths to fulfillment.

Donna is a registered clinical social worker, practicing psychotherapist, and registered yoga teacher. She embraces the value of the therapeutic relationship and provides a relaxed, non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere in her practice. She believes that it is a privilege to work alongside clients and that healing is a collaborative endeavour where she assists clients in clarifying their goals for treatment on their journey to wellness. All work is client-centred and purposeful.

Hope is hard to hold when the waves of life are crashing over you. But without hope, we lose our anchor, we go adrift, and we can struggle to stay afloat. It is in these moments, we need a life jacket - something to lighten our load, to lift us up, and to help us feel safe. My role as therapist is to provide that support, to hold hope for you in those chaotic moments and help bring calm to stormy waters. Our work is about re-orienting and re-energizing you so you can chart a course for your ideal life.

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.

We help teens and adults manage anxiety or past trauma or deal with ADHD. Our teenage years are some of the most important years of our lives - but it can also feel overwhelming with worries. We will teach teens tools so that they can focus on school and friends or whatever is important to them. Reaching out for help can be difficult but we are here to make it easy. Our sessions are confidential and completed from the comfort of your home. Also offering parental consultations and child assessments (7 years old +).

Now offering in-person sessions in Barrie and Midland. Healing is a uniquely individual process, but that does not mean that you have to undertake this journey alone. Whether you are seeking support navigating grief, life changes, stress, relationships, or any other challenge, therapy can be safe space to explore the transformation from surviving to thriving.

Navigating the ups and downs in life can be challenging, you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you are looking for therapy because you know what you want to talk about or you have no idea where to start, I’m here as support. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I strive to help you increase your awareness of what’s causing difficulties in your life and help you make changes to reach your goals. I believe people are the experts in their own lives and I can help as a guide on your therapy journey. I approach my work with empathy, non-judgement and collaboration.

Navigating the struggles of the human experience is not easy. Traumatic events, times of stress, life transitions, grief, loss, and change can be unsettling and feel overwhelming at times. With support, these situations can offer opportunities for growth and transformation. We can work together to re-establish strengths and face challenges through compassionate, client-centred, non-judgemental, collaborative goal-setting, skill development, and meaning-making.

I approached psychotherapy through a person-entered and trauma-informed lens, with influence from internal family systems therapy. I take a collaborative and curious approach so that together we can find ways of change that work for you as an individual. In my practice I believe it's important to connect your behaviours, emotions and thoughts with your body. It's also important to explore how your experiences have impacted who you are today. My hope is to a hold space for you where you feel safe, supported, accepted and respected.

A lot going on right now and you want someone to talk to? Feeling confused, in grief, have unprocessed trauma, or need help managing a diagnosis? Sometimes it helps to talk to someone, get reconnected, and re-centered so you can make the best decisions for yourself. Talking may make the solutions obvious. I am here to listen, validate where you are today, and help you reflect on where you want to be. Every step of the way is client-driven so therapies offered will fit with who you are and work with your strengths. Hopefully, together we can help you build a life that makes sense and fulfills you.

Experiencing life changes and struggling to cope? Have you experienced low mood, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief/loss, transitions in life like parenthood or relationship difficulties? Are you seeking a down-to-earth, easy to talk to therapist who can help you navigate life challenges/ stresses? I'm providing an open and non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to share their experiences in a way that promotes wellness. As a therapist, meeting people exactly where they are and providing support in their journey is a role I cherish. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life from single parents to first responders.

We'll match you with an expert based on your symptoms. We help you take control of your emotions affected by anxiety, OCD, or PTSD. We use therapies that work so that you can stop living in the past or worrying about the future. We know how difficult it can be to find the right therapist. Here's how it works: 1. Book a free consultation on our website 2. Fill out the online screener 3. Meet with us and we will help match you.

Have you been feeling stuck and unable to change how you feel or act? Most likely you have been effected by experiences from your past. Consciously you may understand the value of changing a behaviour, but unless your deeper mind is transformed, change is not likely. Attempting to bring about enduring change without eliminating these "ghosts from the past" is like trying to repair the structure of a building by applying a coat of paint. Using a gentle, painless, and fun approach to therapy, I create immediate and lasting change through brain-changing conversations, teaching you how to stress-proof and play your brain for change.

I provide a judgement free space and therapeutic counselling. I have worked extensively with youths, adults, couples and families in various capacities. With over 11 years of social work and counselling experience, I am knowledgeable and equipped to provide you with safe, confidential and effective counselling. I will work collaboratively with you as you gain the knowledge and skills you need to address your concerns and achieve your goals.

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.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I provide evidence-based therapy and skills training in dialectical behaviour therapy. I specialize in issues related to emotion regulation and impulsivity which include borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders, PTSD, suicide as well as mood, anxiety and eating disorders. I have international training with DBT experts from locations including Italy and New York. I have formal training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and CBT for anxiety.

I believe that people start to heal the moment they feel heard and so my aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space that provides my clients validation and understanding. My work is relational, trauma-informed and attachment-based. I have a passion for supporting my child, teen and adult clients in having "aha moments" as they discover how their past experiences are causing the brain to instinctively protect in the present. We can then use this understanding ultimately gain symptom relief. I also provide Clinical Supervision (which meet CRPO standards) and Consultation for upcoming and developed counsellors.

While certainly open to journeying with any and all who may arrive at my door, I love helping create marriages and relationships that are enjoyed rather than endured. I love helping folks through the complexities of PTSD and Trauma; especially those having dedicated their own lives to serving others (Military, First Responders, Medical Personnel, Pastors, and other Therapists). I also have a strong desire to help men overcome the various stigmas surrounding their own reaching out for help in order to help reduce the number of those continuing to fall victim to suicide and self-harm.

It can be hard, at times, to balance all life demands. You might experience being disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe you find that your needs are at the bottom of your priority list. In times of uncertainty, more and more, it is not uncommon to face feelings of prolonged stress, anxiety and overwhelm. We mind find ourselves without options to cope, or that the strategies we usually resort to are not getting us far. We might feel getting close to burnout, being stuck on intricate conflicts, or even having to deal with the physical manifestations of distress, such as chronic illnesses and chronic pain.

I offer a safe, supportive and calm environment for people of all ages experiencing challenging thoughts and feelings, such as, low mood, lack of motivation, excessive worry, overwhelming stress, and low esteem; those going through difficult life events such as grief and loss, a diagnosis of a serious illness, chronic pain, &/or trauma. I support people experiencing challenging life transitions, such as, adjustment to changes, relationship/family stressors, parenting and caregiver roles. I use various evidence based counselling / therapy strategies that are individually tailored.

Everyone has their own experiences in life which at times can seem daunting and having an empathic, objective person supporting you can make a massive difference. Whether you are navigating social struggles, understanding your identity, or are needing help recovering from mental illness, you are not alone and I am here to help. I fully believe everyone is unique, we all have our own unique brains and walk unique paths. This means there are treatments, and these need to be adapted to fit each unique person. I approach each client with an empathic, collaborative, and integrative approach considering your personal identity.

Feeling isolated and misunderstood is a common result of the stress and emotional strain of coping; whether the concern is addiction (your own or that of someone close to you), domestic abuse, trauma, caring for a loved one with a chronic condition, depression, anxiety, or other challenges. I take an eclectic client centred, empathic approach to assist clients in the development of effective coping skills, making life style changes, strengthening relationships, and making new connections in their lives. Over the past 20+ years I have had the privilege of witnessing clients cope more effectively and thrive.

Need someone who "gets you" to talk with or listen as you go through a difficult time or life transition? I'm empathetic and pragmatic, focused on you and your needs. Together, we'll develop strategies that help navigate obstacles interfering with you enjoying the life you envision. We'll follow an holistic approach to draw on self knowledge to find answers that reside within you, honing your abilities to work through life's challenges. I'm a Registered Social Worker, (RSW) with a Masters of Social Work (MSW) specializing in Mental Health, and hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) in English Literature & Aboriginal Studies.

Hi I'm Samantha and I'm so glad you're here. In therapy I will walk alongside you –meeting you with warmth, patience, curiosity, and openness. I'll show up without judgment or expectation and hope to create a space that feels comforting and safe to you. My approach to therapy is collaborative and informed by an anti-oppressive, feminist, and trauma-informed lens. Together we'll create a rhythm for therapy that honours your individual experiences, values, and needs. I’m passionate about supporting clients who have been stigmatised, marginalized, or misunderstood.