Trauma Focused Therapists in Oakville, ON
You're not feeling like yourself. Even though you put on a brave face, you question if anyone truly sees, hears, or understands you. In your most honest moments, you recognize that these feelings have been present for a while. Someone close to you— maybe a friend, family member, or even your partner— has suggested you might need some support. You've searched your symptoms online, yet you still feel uncertain about what you're experiencing. You've even attempted therapy before, but it felt like it barely scratched the surface. You're looking for something deeper, but don't know where to start. You're not alone in this experience.
You're not feeling like yourself. Even though you put on a brave face, you question if anyone truly sees, hears, or understands you. In your most honest moments, you recognize that these feelings have been present for a while. Someone close to you— maybe a friend, family member, or even your partner— has suggested you might need some support. You've searched your symptoms online, yet you still feel uncertain about what you're experiencing. You've even attempted therapy before, but it felt like it barely scratched the surface. You're looking for something deeper, but don't know where to start. You're not alone in this experience.
Welcome & Hello. My name is Kimberly Cato and I am a Spiritual Midwife, Registered Psychotherapist, CEO & Founder of True Roots Counselling Services for almost 30 years. It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph. We are SO very delighted that you have made the difficult & courageous decision to reach out for help. We offer Individual, Couples, & Group Therapy and various Therapeutic Programs strategically designed through a trauma-informed lens that empower clients to reclaim their Ancestral Roots.
Welcome & Hello. My name is Kimberly Cato and I am a Spiritual Midwife, Registered Psychotherapist, CEO & Founder of True Roots Counselling Services for almost 30 years. It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph. We are SO very delighted that you have made the difficult & courageous decision to reach out for help. We offer Individual, Couples, & Group Therapy and various Therapeutic Programs strategically designed through a trauma-informed lens that empower clients to reclaim their Ancestral Roots.
Fresh Solutions Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
Tired of feeling stressed out, anxious, & overwhelmed? Do you feel like there’s got to be a way to make life easier, but you’re not quite sure where to start? We're busy professionals, too, so we get it & we’ve got you! Most of our clients are hard-working, successful professionals just trying to maintain their own health & happiness while balancing their career, relationships, & family responsibilities. Our team of compassionate & skilled therapists will help you better understand yourself & your experiences, get clear on what you really want & need, figure out your goals, & create a plan for change that feels just right for you!
Tired of feeling stressed out, anxious, & overwhelmed? Do you feel like there’s got to be a way to make life easier, but you’re not quite sure where to start? We're busy professionals, too, so we get it & we’ve got you! Most of our clients are hard-working, successful professionals just trying to maintain their own health & happiness while balancing their career, relationships, & family responsibilities. Our team of compassionate & skilled therapists will help you better understand yourself & your experiences, get clear on what you really want & need, figure out your goals, & create a plan for change that feels just right for you!
Janice Clarke - Your Road Forward
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Are you facing grief and loss due to the death of a loved one, a divorce, separation, empty nest, or another life-altering transition? Often, grievers worry they are handling it incorrectly or wonder if their experience is normal. Many of us are unprepared for the pain that grief brings and lack the knowledge needed to navigate its wild nature. Perhaps your transition is causing a ruptured sense of self, loneliness, and uncertainty. As Carl Jung said, 'Embrace your grief, for there your soul will grow.'
Are you facing grief and loss due to the death of a loved one, a divorce, separation, empty nest, or another life-altering transition? Often, grievers worry they are handling it incorrectly or wonder if their experience is normal. Many of us are unprepared for the pain that grief brings and lack the knowledge needed to navigate its wild nature. Perhaps your transition is causing a ruptured sense of self, loneliness, and uncertainty. As Carl Jung said, 'Embrace your grief, for there your soul will grow.'
I consider it a privilege to support clients facing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, career counselling, life transitions, substance use, low self-esteem, or trauma. To accomplish this, I encourage clients to ask...and answer...the WHY question. WHY am I feeling anxious? WHY can’t I make relationships work? WHY can’t I get out of this funk? WHY are my thoughts so scattered? WHY do I have trust issues? WHY I am unhappy? WHY do I allow others to treat me this way? WHY do I abuse drugs, food, or alcohol? WHY do I have trouble loving myself? WHY am I so afraid of being vulnerable?
I consider it a privilege to support clients facing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, career counselling, life transitions, substance use, low self-esteem, or trauma. To accomplish this, I encourage clients to ask...and answer...the WHY question. WHY am I feeling anxious? WHY can’t I make relationships work? WHY can’t I get out of this funk? WHY are my thoughts so scattered? WHY do I have trust issues? WHY I am unhappy? WHY do I allow others to treat me this way? WHY do I abuse drugs, food, or alcohol? WHY do I have trouble loving myself? WHY am I so afraid of being vulnerable?
Alexandra Peterson
Registered Psychotherapist, RN, MScN, RP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6J (Online Only)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and also a Registered Nurse who specializes in the treatment of adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual concerns, and trauma. Using an integrative approach, I can help you learn how to let go of old patterns that no longer work, and manage the fear and uncertainty that often arises from some of life’s greatest challenges such as illness, separation/divorce, or the death of a loved one. I take a special interest in supporting professionals who work in highly challenging environments by helping them to increase their psychological flexibility and manage workplace stress.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and also a Registered Nurse who specializes in the treatment of adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual concerns, and trauma. Using an integrative approach, I can help you learn how to let go of old patterns that no longer work, and manage the fear and uncertainty that often arises from some of life’s greatest challenges such as illness, separation/divorce, or the death of a loved one. I take a special interest in supporting professionals who work in highly challenging environments by helping them to increase their psychological flexibility and manage workplace stress.
Childhood Trauma And Emdr Therapist Danielle Statz
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, BFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6L (Online Only)
Do you you wish you were more easy going and confident? Would it be nice to be able to stand up for yourself more readily, or not second-guess yourself all time. Do you sometimes feel like you do not belong or that there is something wrong with you. Stressful experiences leave a deep imprint on our minds, bodies and even relationships. The effects of these can only be reversed in the context of a trusting relationship. Using attachment science, we’ll uncover patterns affecting your life, work through difficult emotions, and come to new understandings.
Do you you wish you were more easy going and confident? Would it be nice to be able to stand up for yourself more readily, or not second-guess yourself all time. Do you sometimes feel like you do not belong or that there is something wrong with you. Stressful experiences leave a deep imprint on our minds, bodies and even relationships. The effects of these can only be reversed in the context of a trusting relationship. Using attachment science, we’ll uncover patterns affecting your life, work through difficult emotions, and come to new understandings.
Gillian Marit
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6K (Online Only)
You are in the thick of motherhood and find yourself saying “I love my child but… what happened to me? Is it this hard for everyone? Am I doing it right? What are these scary thoughts I’m having? How am I going to cope?” I understand. And I’ve been there. I am a maternal and perinatal mental health therapist, who is ready to support you with the ups and downs of parenthood. Whether it’s pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, I’m here for it all.
You are in the thick of motherhood and find yourself saying “I love my child but… what happened to me? Is it this hard for everyone? Am I doing it right? What are these scary thoughts I’m having? How am I going to cope?” I understand. And I’ve been there. I am a maternal and perinatal mental health therapist, who is ready to support you with the ups and downs of parenthood. Whether it’s pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, I’m here for it all.
Stephanie Chimienti
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Welcome to my page! Are you struggling with a breakup, loneliness, romantic relationship and friendship challenges, prenatal and maternal mental health, ADHD, and just burnt out? Then I would be honoured to work with you! While we work together, you can expect a warm and safe place to identify and explore all of your doubts, confusion, curiosities and triggers. Relationships can be our haven from these traumas, but they can also be the cause of our distress. Relational-based therapy can be a brilliant place to slow down and examine our patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving in the present moment.
Welcome to my page! Are you struggling with a breakup, loneliness, romantic relationship and friendship challenges, prenatal and maternal mental health, ADHD, and just burnt out? Then I would be honoured to work with you! While we work together, you can expect a warm and safe place to identify and explore all of your doubts, confusion, curiosities and triggers. Relationships can be our haven from these traumas, but they can also be the cause of our distress. Relational-based therapy can be a brilliant place to slow down and examine our patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving in the present moment.
Dong Jun Kim
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6M (Online Only)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist of CRPO and a Canadian Certified Counsellor of CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association), who have been dealing with a broad range of issues in various fields since completing my master’s degree, majoring in Counselling Psychology in 2000. As a registered psychotherapist, I am confident that I have trained in various evidence-based approaches, and have been trying to integrate them based on clients’ wants/needs.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist of CRPO and a Canadian Certified Counsellor of CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association), who have been dealing with a broad range of issues in various fields since completing my master’s degree, majoring in Counselling Psychology in 2000. As a registered psychotherapist, I am confident that I have trained in various evidence-based approaches, and have been trying to integrate them based on clients’ wants/needs.
Dr. Ferguson is the Co-Director of Oakville Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCCT). He provides assessment and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) services for adolescents, adults, and couples. He also supervises psychologists in the final stages of their registration for autonomous practice. Dr. Ferguson is both a founding member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT), and a CACBT-certified provider of CBT. He has worked at OCCT since 2008. Prior professional experience includes positions within St. Joseph's Healthcare (Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre). www.oakvillecbt.ca
Dr. Ferguson is the Co-Director of Oakville Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCCT). He provides assessment and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) services for adolescents, adults, and couples. He also supervises psychologists in the final stages of their registration for autonomous practice. Dr. Ferguson is both a founding member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT), and a CACBT-certified provider of CBT. He has worked at OCCT since 2008. Prior professional experience includes positions within St. Joseph's Healthcare (Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre). www.oakvillecbt.ca
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6L (Online Only)
Asking for support is a courageous first step in managing your mental health & wellness. It is easy to get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns that do not serve us. The good news is, we have more control over our thoughts and feelings than it may seem. You can learn to take charge of your behaviour with the right tools & techniques, to live a more fulfilled & happy life. I will work collaboratively with you to help set achievable goals that support empowerment, capacity building & resiliency. I believe in the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance where you feel safe to share so we can have relaxed & authentic conversations.
Asking for support is a courageous first step in managing your mental health & wellness. It is easy to get stuck in unhelpful thought patterns that do not serve us. The good news is, we have more control over our thoughts and feelings than it may seem. You can learn to take charge of your behaviour with the right tools & techniques, to live a more fulfilled & happy life. I will work collaboratively with you to help set achievable goals that support empowerment, capacity building & resiliency. I believe in the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance where you feel safe to share so we can have relaxed & authentic conversations.
Justina Barsoum
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BJourn, MACP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6M (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Are you having issues with self-esteem? Is your anxiety, depression, or stress, getting in the way of living your best life? If any of this sounds familiar, I am so glad you’re here. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I strive to work with clients in a deeply supportive, emphatic, and non-judgmental way. If you need a space to process your emotions, I offer an individualized approach to therapy where we will work with your challenges together in a culturally sensitive, collaborative, and safe environment.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Are you having issues with self-esteem? Is your anxiety, depression, or stress, getting in the way of living your best life? If any of this sounds familiar, I am so glad you’re here. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I strive to work with clients in a deeply supportive, emphatic, and non-judgmental way. If you need a space to process your emotions, I offer an individualized approach to therapy where we will work with your challenges together in a culturally sensitive, collaborative, and safe environment.
Louise Gleeson
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MSc, MA, MACP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle to feel connected to your authentic self or make sense of who you are in the world? I have been there, too. Through my own life experiences, and from the work I've done with my courageous clients, I have an understanding of how psychological pain and distress impact every aspect of our daily lives, relationships and self-concept. While the effects of this distress often hold us back in our lives, it can also push us to get the help we need to better understand ourselves. If you are here, looking for those answers, you have already taken the hardest step.
Do you struggle to feel connected to your authentic self or make sense of who you are in the world? I have been there, too. Through my own life experiences, and from the work I've done with my courageous clients, I have an understanding of how psychological pain and distress impact every aspect of our daily lives, relationships and self-concept. While the effects of this distress often hold us back in our lives, it can also push us to get the help we need to better understand ourselves. If you are here, looking for those answers, you have already taken the hardest step.
I strongly believe that the more self-awareness we have, the stronger the relationship with ourselves and in turn, relationship with others. My hope is to support you in gaining deeper insights to yourself, break unhealthy thought and behaviour patterns as well as create healthy coping mechanisms. As these changes begin to occur it is my experience that you often feel like you are living a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
I strongly believe that the more self-awareness we have, the stronger the relationship with ourselves and in turn, relationship with others. My hope is to support you in gaining deeper insights to yourself, break unhealthy thought and behaviour patterns as well as create healthy coping mechanisms. As these changes begin to occur it is my experience that you often feel like you are living a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
Melinda Krynen Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6L
Hi, I’m Melinda. My approach to therapy is both holistic and practical. I can help build your resilience to stress, connect you to valuable resources and empower you with skills and strategies to improve your quality of life and the joy you find in it. In our sessions, I draw from several therapeutic modalities, such as: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as best suited to your needs. My goal is to support you to live a more comfortable and fulfilling life.
Hi, I’m Melinda. My approach to therapy is both holistic and practical. I can help build your resilience to stress, connect you to valuable resources and empower you with skills and strategies to improve your quality of life and the joy you find in it. In our sessions, I draw from several therapeutic modalities, such as: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as best suited to your needs. My goal is to support you to live a more comfortable and fulfilling life.
Your Lifetime Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MD, MACP, RP, PMP, CCRP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I wear many professional hats. I am an MD, MACP, RP, a Clinical Researcher, a Project Management Professional, a Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
I wear many professional hats. I am an MD, MACP, RP, a Clinical Researcher, a Project Management Professional, a Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
Crystal Gerlach: Individual And Couples Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MA, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Accepting New Clients. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, teens and families. My practice is focused on those with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic health diagnosis, emotional eating, burnout, infertility, adoption. I help relationship issues including: communication, lost connection, intimacy, affair recovery, partner withdrawal, separation. Support for child free and childless couples and for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families. Therapy will help work through difficult emotions and experiences while building healthy relationships.
Accepting New Clients. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, teens and families. My practice is focused on those with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic health diagnosis, emotional eating, burnout, infertility, adoption. I help relationship issues including: communication, lost connection, intimacy, affair recovery, partner withdrawal, separation. Support for child free and childless couples and for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples and families. Therapy will help work through difficult emotions and experiences while building healthy relationships.
Tej Neringer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MBA, CPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Are you tired of virtual meetings? Are you yearning for a life that seems distant due to stress, fear, sadness, or anxiety? Would you prefer to discuss your issues in person, in a warm and supportive environment? I offer an open and curious mind, as well as a gentle and compassionate soul to help you enrich your life. We are often weighed down with feelings of unworthiness, shame or guilt. It takes courage to reach out for support. I am waiting for your call. I invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation with me so we can determine whether the relationship would be a good fit and to answer any questions you may have.
Are you tired of virtual meetings? Are you yearning for a life that seems distant due to stress, fear, sadness, or anxiety? Would you prefer to discuss your issues in person, in a warm and supportive environment? I offer an open and curious mind, as well as a gentle and compassionate soul to help you enrich your life. We are often weighed down with feelings of unworthiness, shame or guilt. It takes courage to reach out for support. I am waiting for your call. I invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation with me so we can determine whether the relationship would be a good fit and to answer any questions you may have.
I am a Compassionate Counselor with a Global Perspective! In the world of counselling, experience is the foundation upon which trust is built, and I am an experienced professional who has navigated the globe and established connections with diverse cultures and individuals. With an extensive background in addressing a wide spectrum of mental health concerns, my expertise extends to a variety of areas including ADHD, autism, learning challenges, anxiety, stress, family adjustments, depression, executive dysfunction & adults, seniors & children mental health issues. I bring a unique blend of knowledge & empathy to counselling.
I am a Compassionate Counselor with a Global Perspective! In the world of counselling, experience is the foundation upon which trust is built, and I am an experienced professional who has navigated the globe and established connections with diverse cultures and individuals. With an extensive background in addressing a wide spectrum of mental health concerns, my expertise extends to a variety of areas including ADHD, autism, learning challenges, anxiety, stress, family adjustments, depression, executive dysfunction & adults, seniors & children mental health issues. I bring a unique blend of knowledge & empathy to counselling.
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