Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Vanier, ON
Celene Roussel
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vanier, ON K1A (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals of all ages manage trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Trauma can impact us in countless ways, often making us feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and stuck. With nearly a decade of experience in law enforcement, I’ve seen firsthand how these challenges can unfold and how vital it is to have the proper support. I’m here to work with you to understand the root of your distress and help you build effective coping strategies to navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re grappling with intense emotions, old wounds, communication hurdles, or the lasting effects of prolonged trauma, I’m committed to providing the support you need to move forward with resilience.
I specialize in helping individuals of all ages manage trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
Trauma can impact us in countless ways, often making us feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and stuck. With nearly a decade of experience in law enforcement, I’ve seen firsthand how these challenges can unfold and how vital it is to have the proper support. I’m here to work with you to understand the root of your distress and help you build effective coping strategies to navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re grappling with intense emotions, old wounds, communication hurdles, or the lasting effects of prolonged trauma, I’m committed to providing the support you need to move forward with resilience.
Life has a way of presenting us with a multitude of challenges to overcome. The good news is that you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you’ve been struggling with stress management, sleep disturbances, or relationship complexities, every hardship is worth addressing. I admire your willingness to take a step towards improving your mental health and emotional well-being, as it can feel unnerving at first. As a bilingual psychotherapist-in-training, my goal is to collaborate with you to identify your needs and support you as we work towards achieving your personal goals.
Life has a way of presenting us with a multitude of challenges to overcome. The good news is that you don’t have to face them alone. Whether you’ve been struggling with stress management, sleep disturbances, or relationship complexities, every hardship is worth addressing. I admire your willingness to take a step towards improving your mental health and emotional well-being, as it can feel unnerving at first. As a bilingual psychotherapist-in-training, my goal is to collaborate with you to identify your needs and support you as we work towards achieving your personal goals.
Is your child experiencing frequent worries, difficulty sitting still and paying attention in school, or difficulty making friends? Are you hoping your child will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? Our counsellors at Attached Kids support children to develop new coping strategies to manage childhood anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, low self-esteem, big life changes, aggressive behaviour, and other common concerns children face. We also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.
Is your child experiencing frequent worries, difficulty sitting still and paying attention in school, or difficulty making friends? Are you hoping your child will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? Our counsellors at Attached Kids support children to develop new coping strategies to manage childhood anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, low self-esteem, big life changes, aggressive behaviour, and other common concerns children face. We also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.
I firmly believe every child and parent has an inherent desire to do well, and when they aren't, they just need a little help getting there. Together, we can achieve that. In my practice, I work alongside children, youth, and families to support them through life's challenges so they can develop the skills to thrive. While I bring my expertise as a psychotherapist, I recognize that each individual is ultimately the expert in their own life. In therapy, I aim to co-create a space where I can serve as a guide to help your child explore, reflect, and progress towards growth.
I firmly believe every child and parent has an inherent desire to do well, and when they aren't, they just need a little help getting there. Together, we can achieve that. In my practice, I work alongside children, youth, and families to support them through life's challenges so they can develop the skills to thrive. While I bring my expertise as a psychotherapist, I recognize that each individual is ultimately the expert in their own life. In therapy, I aim to co-create a space where I can serve as a guide to help your child explore, reflect, and progress towards growth.
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You’ve done it all, checked all the boxes, moulded yourself according to external standards but still find yourself feeling alone, unappreciated, unsupported, and unloved. Our work together will help you claim yourself, love yourself and experience real happiness deep within you. Come back to your true self and claim your love and freedom within. Let's do the deep dive to the source of your pain, whether it manifests in anger, overwhelm, sadness or anxiety. My soul-based approach will help you finally resolve issues you are facing within yourself, as a couple or within your family, including transgenerational trauma.
You’ve done it all, checked all the boxes, moulded yourself according to external standards but still find yourself feeling alone, unappreciated, unsupported, and unloved. Our work together will help you claim yourself, love yourself and experience real happiness deep within you. Come back to your true self and claim your love and freedom within. Let's do the deep dive to the source of your pain, whether it manifests in anger, overwhelm, sadness or anxiety. My soul-based approach will help you finally resolve issues you are facing within yourself, as a couple or within your family, including transgenerational trauma.
We also aim to utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to effectively address trauma.
•Accepting new clients.• Imagine a path scattered with obstacles—each step forward may feel like a battle against shadows from the past. Whether these shadows stem from childhood trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, or ADHD, the weight can be profound. One seeks not just relief from distressing symptoms, but a profound understanding and resolution of one's emotional wounds. Therapy can be a journey toward self-discovery and resilience, aimed at developing healthier relationships and a more empowered sense of self. Therapy aims to help one move beyond the past, learn to navigate the present and attempt to reclaim the future.
We also aim to utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to effectively address trauma.
•Accepting new clients.• Imagine a path scattered with obstacles—each step forward may feel like a battle against shadows from the past. Whether these shadows stem from childhood trauma, complex trauma, PTSD, or ADHD, the weight can be profound. One seeks not just relief from distressing symptoms, but a profound understanding and resolution of one's emotional wounds. Therapy can be a journey toward self-discovery and resilience, aimed at developing healthier relationships and a more empowered sense of self. Therapy aims to help one move beyond the past, learn to navigate the present and attempt to reclaim the future.
I have been certified in trauma-focused CBT, dialectical behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing in addition to extensive trainings on the impact of trauma on our bodies.
I'm Danielle- a registered social worker with a passion for building genuine, meaningful relationships with my clients. I provide psychotherapy to youth and young adults navigating a broad range of challenges related to their mental health. Specifically, I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced relational and childhood traumas that manifest as depressive and anxious symptoms, especially in regards to maintaining healthy relationships.
I have been certified in trauma-focused CBT, dialectical behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing in addition to extensive trainings on the impact of trauma on our bodies.
I'm Danielle- a registered social worker with a passion for building genuine, meaningful relationships with my clients. I provide psychotherapy to youth and young adults navigating a broad range of challenges related to their mental health. Specifically, I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced relational and childhood traumas that manifest as depressive and anxious symptoms, especially in regards to maintaining healthy relationships.
I focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, giref/loss, betrayal and life transitions.
Are you struggling with burnout, anxiety, depression or relationship challenges? Do you feel confined by overwhelming emotions? If you're longing for a transformation in your life, change is achievable. I specialize in guiding people through profound journeys of change, helping them break free from restrictive patterns and heal old wounds that block their way to fulfillment. In my therapy sessions, you'll find a safe and non-judgmental space filled with compassion. Together, we'll peel back the layers of your existence, uncover hidden truths, and develop new coping strategies. Your true self is ready to be discovered.
I focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, giref/loss, betrayal and life transitions.
Are you struggling with burnout, anxiety, depression or relationship challenges? Do you feel confined by overwhelming emotions? If you're longing for a transformation in your life, change is achievable. I specialize in guiding people through profound journeys of change, helping them break free from restrictive patterns and heal old wounds that block their way to fulfillment. In my therapy sessions, you'll find a safe and non-judgmental space filled with compassion. Together, we'll peel back the layers of your existence, uncover hidden truths, and develop new coping strategies. Your true self is ready to be discovered.
Patricia Petersen
Counsellor, RCC, SEP, CCC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1R (Online Only)
I work from an attachment, and somatic lens as your body and brain need time to process the barriers, stress and traumatic histories preventing you from leading the meaningful life you want.
You are asking the big existential questions. Why am I here? What is the purpose of my life? Perhaps you keep looking to self-help books and always taking the next seminar or online course - always looking for the answers outside yourself. You want to feel connected to yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you, yet you feel like you don't belong. You feel loss and grief and are searching for purpose but are living with depression and anxiety and questioning your self-worth.
I work from an attachment, and somatic lens as your body and brain need time to process the barriers, stress and traumatic histories preventing you from leading the meaningful life you want.
You are asking the big existential questions. Why am I here? What is the purpose of my life? Perhaps you keep looking to self-help books and always taking the next seminar or online course - always looking for the answers outside yourself. You want to feel connected to yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you, yet you feel like you don't belong. You feel loss and grief and are searching for purpose but are living with depression and anxiety and questioning your self-worth.
Sara Warren
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
I draw upon various modalities, such as Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal-Informed Therapy, Somatic-Informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and other trauma-focused interventions.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services to explore concerns relating, but not limited to, various forms of trauma and abuse, dissociative disorders, interpersonal relationships/attachment difficulties, substance use, self-esteem, identity, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness.
I draw upon various modalities, such as Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal-Informed Therapy, Somatic-Informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and other trauma-focused interventions.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services to explore concerns relating, but not limited to, various forms of trauma and abuse, dissociative disorders, interpersonal relationships/attachment difficulties, substance use, self-esteem, identity, depression, anxiety, and chronic illness.
Jennifer Gaudreau Registered Psychotherapist
Counsellor, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1R
My specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship/family, grief, workplace issues, legal/court, stress, parenting, reintegration, addictions.
Are you looking to feel better? Sometimes the journey to healing can feel overwhelming and a lot like an unsolved puzzle. I am a seasoned Therapist with over 25 years of offering Mental Health and Addictions experience. If you want more awareness about yourself, your struggles and understanding, clarity and emotional peace, then psychotherapy may be of benefit for you. Do you suspect there past events may be holding you back from enjoying your life? Please call, I offer CBT/DBT booking usually within the week Mental Wellness can be found. We are all unique people looking for solutions (adults, youth, couples and families, groups)
My specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship/family, grief, workplace issues, legal/court, stress, parenting, reintegration, addictions.
Are you looking to feel better? Sometimes the journey to healing can feel overwhelming and a lot like an unsolved puzzle. I am a seasoned Therapist with over 25 years of offering Mental Health and Addictions experience. If you want more awareness about yourself, your struggles and understanding, clarity and emotional peace, then psychotherapy may be of benefit for you. Do you suspect there past events may be holding you back from enjoying your life? Please call, I offer CBT/DBT booking usually within the week Mental Wellness can be found. We are all unique people looking for solutions (adults, youth, couples and families, groups)
I offer a time and place where clients can slow down and connect with themselves as they explore how past patterns are affecting their current life, and move beyond the impact of unsatisfying and painful experiences. The results can be increased self-understanding, improved relationships, coping with loss, trauma, and life transitions with resiliency, and feeling empowered to make changes in one's life.
I offer a time and place where clients can slow down and connect with themselves as they explore how past patterns are affecting their current life, and move beyond the impact of unsatisfying and painful experiences. The results can be increased self-understanding, improved relationships, coping with loss, trauma, and life transitions with resiliency, and feeling empowered to make changes in one's life.
Anxiety, depression, or trauma preventing a better life? Your couple is in need of some attention and care? You're worth the investment. Covered by most private insurance, I specialize in helping all clients live their best lives. I use the most scientifically viable evidence-based methods and techniques to help you live a better life. This isn't magic - it is work but together through guided exercises, insight, and exploration of the self we can make progress towards your goals and improve your quality of life. I've worked with clients of all ages, and all forms of trauma including survivors of childhood sexual assault.
Anxiety, depression, or trauma preventing a better life? Your couple is in need of some attention and care? You're worth the investment. Covered by most private insurance, I specialize in helping all clients live their best lives. I use the most scientifically viable evidence-based methods and techniques to help you live a better life. This isn't magic - it is work but together through guided exercises, insight, and exploration of the self we can make progress towards your goals and improve your quality of life. I've worked with clients of all ages, and all forms of trauma including survivors of childhood sexual assault.
I have experience with diverse clinical concerns which include anxiety, stress/burnout, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and chronic illness.
You just made the first step in your journey! Therapy is a process that allows you to understand yourself and heal from within becoming the best version of you. I provide a warm space for clients that want to work on issues including eating disorders, trauma, OCD, anxiety, burnout/stress, and chronic illnesses. Seeing the change in my clients from the first day they sit in my office chair to the last is why I do what I do!
I have experience with diverse clinical concerns which include anxiety, stress/burnout, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and chronic illness.
You just made the first step in your journey! Therapy is a process that allows you to understand yourself and heal from within becoming the best version of you. I provide a warm space for clients that want to work on issues including eating disorders, trauma, OCD, anxiety, burnout/stress, and chronic illnesses. Seeing the change in my clients from the first day they sit in my office chair to the last is why I do what I do!
Ping Chen, MSW, RSW, EMDR II
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDRII
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N
As a trauma therapist, I am also an NIHB provider that provides free counselling to those who are registered status First Nations and Inuit people, as well as a provider with Medavie Blue Cross that offers free counselling for Veterans who are registered with Veterans Affairs Canada.
Currently accepting new clients. "Therapy really works!” This is my experience with therapy as well as many other people’s therapy experience with me. I believe that you can have a similar experience - an experience that you will feel understood and empowered. Part of the reasons that makes therapy work is because as a therapist, I am non-judgmental, emphatic, compassionate, and genuine. I am also trained in many different psychotherapy modalities that I will tailor our therapy sessions to your unique needs. I can use practical approaches as well as insight oriented approaches.
As a trauma therapist, I am also an NIHB provider that provides free counselling to those who are registered status First Nations and Inuit people, as well as a provider with Medavie Blue Cross that offers free counselling for Veterans who are registered with Veterans Affairs Canada.
Currently accepting new clients. "Therapy really works!” This is my experience with therapy as well as many other people’s therapy experience with me. I believe that you can have a similar experience - an experience that you will feel understood and empowered. Part of the reasons that makes therapy work is because as a therapist, I am non-judgmental, emphatic, compassionate, and genuine. I am also trained in many different psychotherapy modalities that I will tailor our therapy sessions to your unique needs. I can use practical approaches as well as insight oriented approaches.
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.
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.
Shivani Dass
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MA, MSW, RSW, CRC-rtd
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K1A (Online Only)
I am professionally trained in evidence based practices like Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Multi-Systemic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT.
Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.
I am professionally trained in evidence based practices like Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Multi-Systemic Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT.
Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.
Devyn Eadie | Adhd | Neurodiversity Emotion Regulation | Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1N (Online Only)
I take a trauma informed approach to therapy, and am clinically trained in a trauma modality called EMDR.
Now Accepting New Clients! You're a woman in your 20s or 30s with ADHD. You struggle with time blindness, impulsivity, difficulty focusing at work, procrastination, rejection sensitivity, and difficulty managing emotions. Maybe you overextend yourself, and a hard time setting boundaries, or have difficulty saying no. Even if you're not diagnosed, you're pretty sure you have it. You've tried tools to help - maybe medication, maybe meditation, maybe time blocking, journaling and self-help books but you still feel stuck. Often this shows up as problems in our closest relationships - be it with friends, partners, family, or at work
I take a trauma informed approach to therapy, and am clinically trained in a trauma modality called EMDR.
Now Accepting New Clients! You're a woman in your 20s or 30s with ADHD. You struggle with time blindness, impulsivity, difficulty focusing at work, procrastination, rejection sensitivity, and difficulty managing emotions. Maybe you overextend yourself, and a hard time setting boundaries, or have difficulty saying no. Even if you're not diagnosed, you're pretty sure you have it. You've tried tools to help - maybe medication, maybe meditation, maybe time blocking, journaling and self-help books but you still feel stuck. Often this shows up as problems in our closest relationships - be it with friends, partners, family, or at work
I am accepting new clients! I work with children, teens, and adults. My cultural background influences my practice, which emphasizes our interconnectedness and storytelling. My approach integrates trauma-informed perspectives with modalities such as emotion-focused, attachment-based, and internal family systems therapy. I deeply value the importance of cultural diversity and strive to incorporate cultural perspectives into therapy sessions, recognizing the richness they bring to each individual's unique healing journey.
I am accepting new clients! I work with children, teens, and adults. My cultural background influences my practice, which emphasizes our interconnectedness and storytelling. My approach integrates trauma-informed perspectives with modalities such as emotion-focused, attachment-based, and internal family systems therapy. I deeply value the importance of cultural diversity and strive to incorporate cultural perspectives into therapy sessions, recognizing the richness they bring to each individual's unique healing journey.
I am trained in several evidence-based models of therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure Therapy.
Hi there, and welcome! I'm a Clinical and Health Psychologist who is passionate about providing research-informed therapy that is infused with compassion and care. I provide virtual therapy for adults across Ontario. I work with a variety of clinical issues spanning both mental and physical health. My areas of practice include anxiety (general worry, social anxiety, perfectionism, panic attacks, phobias), depression, insomnia, trauma or PTSD, and coping with disease or illness (e.g., cancer, chronic pain). Additionally, I work in the areas of stress management and burnout, assertiveness training, and self-esteem.
I am trained in several evidence-based models of therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure Therapy.
Hi there, and welcome! I'm a Clinical and Health Psychologist who is passionate about providing research-informed therapy that is infused with compassion and care. I provide virtual therapy for adults across Ontario. I work with a variety of clinical issues spanning both mental and physical health. My areas of practice include anxiety (general worry, social anxiety, perfectionism, panic attacks, phobias), depression, insomnia, trauma or PTSD, and coping with disease or illness (e.g., cancer, chronic pain). Additionally, I work in the areas of stress management and burnout, assertiveness training, and self-esteem.
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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.