Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Perth, ON

When you spend a lot of time worrying, overthinking everything or avoiding activities and situations, this has negative impacts on your life. Anxiety and depression can take many forms. Do you make negative predictions, are you fearful of making mistakes or saying the wrong thing in public, have panic attacks, struggle with intrusive thoughts or rituals, doubt yourself in everyday situations, have low motivation or are feeling down a lot, therapy can be very helpful for you. If traumatic events in your life have resulted in a cycle of fear, shame intrusive memories, and withdrawal, therapy can lead to healing and recovery.

Deb is a Registered Social Worker, holding a Masters of Social Work, who practices Psychotherapy. She is a trained Trauma Specialist, though also uses integrated approaches in her work as both a Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. Deb supports adults, and young people. She has spent much of her career working with youth and young adults, as a teacher, coach, facilitator, psychotherapist and as a youth outreach worker. Deb also provides Clinical Supervision to regulated Mental Health Providers.

I'm a clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience and a certified sensorimotor psychotherapist. My practice is trauma-informed, relational, and psychodynamic. I specialize in treating complex trauma and PTSD and helping clients adjust to living with a serious medical illness. I strive to help the trauma survivor process their trauma and to address the impact it's had on their life. For clients with a serious medical illness, the aim is to address the profound impact of the illness - not just physically but also emotionally, relationally and spiritually.

Located in Perth area, I specialize in working w/ First Responders/their families but also work with teens/adults outside of this community. I offer virtual and in-person sessions, providing clients w/ an informal, nonjudgmental atmosphere where your goals of self-change are realized and made possible. I work with clients to overcome mental health difficulties and life challenges including anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles, PTSD/trauma, and grief. I offer a unique client-centered approach that looks at how our past has influenced our present.

Are you feeling stressed or sad? Have you experienced a trauma, a difficult event, loss of a loved one, or some one on the job, or are you having difficulties with a relationship? Would you like to have relief from your emotional pain? Resolve past traumas? Discharge life stress issues? Would you like to have stronger self esteem, more self confidence, and increased productivity and satisfaction in life? Richer more satisfying relationships?

I strive to create effective personalized healing options for each client and work from a foundation of inclusion, compassion and kindness. Offering a range of healing modalities including EMDR, narrative therapy, psychodrama and emotion release work. As a registered social worker/psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) I welcome clients with a wide variety of life experiences, trauma and personal struggles. Please note the quickest way to connect with me, and book a free 15-minute meet and greet session, is to access my website.

The Centre for Change offers psychological assessment, treatment (individual and group), and consultation for adults who want help with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress, and many other psychological concerns.

Julie is a registered social worker with a master’s degree in social work. She provides psychotherapy to adults and young people. She assists individuals in developing skills, self- compassion, and in exploring emotions as they navigate through life transitions, trauma, loss, and the complexities of being human. She has been practicing as a social worker for 16 years, working with individuals and families at all stages of life. Julie has experience supporting people in many contexts including intimate partner violence, through youth outreach, and case management, within community mental health and through community development.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is deeply rooted in the community. I volunteer as a coach and have had over 12 years experience working in Ottawa as a career firefighter. My goal is to be supportive and understanding, helping people grow by increasing self-compassion and challenging themselves to find solutions. I integrate several counselling theories and strategies and tailor my approaches to meet people’s individual needs. I am open to seeing anyone over 18 needing therapy, though with my experiences working as a firefighter I have a keen interest in supporting first responders

The psychotherapy services that Dr. Offman offers are based in Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT). MiCBT offers a practical set of evidence-based techniques derived from mindfulness training together with principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to address a broad range of psychological disorders and general stress conditions. Both online and in person sessions are currently available with a one to two week wait for scheduling new clients.

" If you are still breathing then there is more right with you than wrong." - John Kabat Zinn. Helping clients connect to their strengths and to then leverage these traits in service of personal goals of health and happiness briefly describes my orientation to counselling work. My professional training and experience in both business and healthcare, and my personal life path have informed a broad understanding of the challenges faced in living and how to best engage these challenges successfully.

Here you will find a place to safely express whatever it is you are going through. My approach to clinical therapy draws on a combination of person-centered concepts founded in Polyvagal, Emotion-Focused, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance/Commitment. Depending what works best for you, I can also use a combination of evidence-based techniques from other approaches such as CBT, DBT, Narrative, or existential psychology. I have experience working with trauma, military, addictions, BPD, OCD, ADHD, families, depression/anxiety, gender/sexual identity, grief, It would be a pleasure to help find meaning and growth in your journey.

I offer virtual and in-person therapy to individuals aged 18+ providing support for those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, perinatal mental health, and trauma. When working with me, you can expect a nurturing and safe space where your unique needs take centre stage. My approach is trauma-informed, somatic and mindfulness oriented, focusing on empowering you to reconnect with your inner self and strengthen your emotional well-being. As a Certified Art Therapist, I can offer creative interventions such as writing, painting, sculpting, and drawing as powerful tools for self-expression and healing.

I am passionate about supporting those with mental health complexities in order for individuals to experience healing and well-being. By combining modalities, I blend evidence-based therapies with a holistic approach.

So many young people today are struggling with sleep, feeling sick and/or avoiding school, fighting with parents about seemingly simple routines or expectations, spending too much time on technology, are moody and/or irritable or hurting themselves? As a Registered Psychotherapist with 25+ years experience providing support to incredible young people, I can help. I provide caring and non-judgemental support to young people age 10-30 who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, bullying, anger, trauma, gender dysphoria, sexual identity, attachment, self-injury, addictions, ADHD and self-esteem etc.

Do you want to reach your best potential and experience quality and contentment in your life journey? Then I am the person who will help you achieve that goal. I am a strong believer that everyone can far exceed their personal goals with the support of counselling. Developing curiosity to explore change is key to counselling sessions. My professional career spanning over 25 years, has been spent assisting those who struggle with addiction and mental health concerns including substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and low self esteem.

Accepting New Clients. Whether you’re struggling with a stressful situation or ongoing mental health concerns, these instances can make it difficult to see a way forward. They may lead you feeling overwhelmed, but with the guidance of a therapist, it becomes possible to discover a clearer path to navigate through them. In my practice, I focus on ensuring you feel safe, listened to and well supported. I take a gentle approach, making certain that we move at a comfortable pace and discuss the concerns that are important to you when you feel ready. My goal is to alleviate your distress, thereby helping you to address your concerns.

Life has its challenges and reaching out for help can be intimidating. As a therapist I recognize the importance of creating a safe space through compassion, and of building a sound therapeutic connection in order for change to occur. That connection is built through meeting clients where they are at emotionally and motivationally, by remaining a neutral observer, and by allowing the client to set the pace for meeting identified goals. Having this safe place to gain insight and build on your coping skills can help you better manage mental health and to move beyond feeling stuck.

Veronica Felizardo M.S.W., R.S.W. Doctor in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Cand.) is a Psychotherapist with experience in assessment, individual counselling and couples counselling for those who have a desire to change their current circumstances to lead a fulfilled life. She's a firm believer in the innate ability to overcome challenges by working with clients at the current place they find themselves in. Using a strengths-based approach, she inspires each person to realize their full potential. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She provides in-between session support via text and email.