Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Woodstock, ON

Are you seeking an experienced couple counselor, trauma or faith-based therapist? If you are facing communication or blended family issues, infidelity or you feel like separating as a couple/marriage, I can help you bond like never before so you can get through anything in life. If you are facing nightmares, flashbacks, resurfacing memories of abuse or your emotions are out of control, I can help you find freedom and healing from PTSD trauma so you can live a fulfilling life again. Whether you're facing mental health issues, feeling unworthy/unlovable or not sure about your faith anymore, I can help you find your Joyspring again.

It can be overwhelming to manage your children’s behaviours and know how to best support them when they are challenged with their “big emotions”. These emotions can stem from a wide variety of reasons and I am here to help you process these emotions and work together on your parenting journey. Over the past 25 plus years, my expertise has focused on supporting children (0 to 12 years old) that struggle with attachment, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression and/or sensory processing. I pride myself on my ability to “connect” and form relationships with my clients.

My focus of my practice is that of relationship counselling. Relationship to self, others and the world is extremely important for healthy living. When something gets in the way of good relationship then sometimes it is really important to have a third parties insight into what might be going wrong and how to make changes to overcome what might be standing in the way. I see children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. We offer: anger management, domestic violence, relapse prevention, weight loss, anxiety, depression, conflict resolution, trauma resolution and Christian counselling programs.

Are you ready to heal from trauma, anxiety or addiction? Are your ruminating thoughts and constant worry overwhelming you? Are you tired of having to push down your needs and compromise yourself to feel accepted by others? Has your critical self voice made you believe you are not enough? Are your emotions overtaking you making you feel confused about who you are and what you need? Have you turned to substances or avoidance behaviors to cope with stress? I want you to know, healing from these patterns is absolutely possible! Imagine a life where these struggles no longer occur and you feel safe, secure and confident in yourself.

We are all on a journey, our own journey. Sometimes that journey has bumps, twists, turns, and roadblocks that are super tough. Having someone to ride along beside you on your journey, even just for a short time, can be helpful. I have 24+ years experience supporting young people with a variety of struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, stress, behavioural struggles, emotional regulation, self-esteem, authentic self, parent-child relationships, and substance abuse. I love to walk young people through the exploration of their story and to encourage them to become the best version of themselves.

Seeking a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to engage in healing in a vulnerable and brave way? Needs may include: mental health, life transitions, stress, trauma, general well-being, grief, self-improvement, and others. Clients of any age, gender, or sexual orientation.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck because of your grief, trauma experiences, relationship issues or anxiety and want someone to help sort things out, work through effective strategies....Or perhaps your child or teen are feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for strategies to assist with structuring of routines, support with understanding your child’s individual needs OR maybe you would like individual support or couple counselling? We have a team of skilled therapists that are ready to help!

I am currently accepting new clients. Do you want to optimize your life but you are just not feeling … optimal? Do you struggle with self-doubt, self-criticism, or anxiety, despite having outward signs of success? Maybe your job is not only demanding, but also exposes you to primary or secondary trauma, and you can feel things changing - but you are not sure what to do about it? Now more than ever, high-achieving professionals and students are experiencing stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout, or are struggling with past or present traumas. You might be seeing impacts to your mood, sleep, self-esteem, work, and relationships.

Have you been feeling stuck lately? Like you're not quite yourself anymore and have been going through a tough time? Maybe some experiences from your past have been effecting your present life and you're finding it hard to make changes. Trying to make changes before putting your past to rest will leave you exhausted and running in circles. Through a process that is designed to be fun, light-hearted, and efficient, I leverage neuroplasticity and memory reconsolidation to make therapy painless, easy, and permanently effective.

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.

The LCTT is an award-winning psychotherapy clinic. We understand your pain- depression, anxiety, stress, overwhelm. We know you're tired of living the same old story, that you want to move on from the past but don't know how. When your parenting, relationships and happiness are all suffering, you need change and you need help. It is so frustrating when you wonder, "what is wrong with me?!" or- you know what's wrong, but have no idea how to change. Maybe the ways you have tried before have failed you, or only lasted a little while. Take a breath- you're in the right spot and we are going to help you transform.

I want to meet you where you are at. We all need a little help sometimes. I work hard to create a collaborative and empowering environment to adapt to whatever needs you have. I strive to offer an open minded and comfortable space for those who are neurodivergent, neurotypical and people across the gender spectrum. I am here to listen and provide a safe space to talk about any struggles you have. I offer individual and couples sessions . I am accepting new clients and would love to talk to you about what you need.

With over 25 years of experience, I offer compassionate listening, a calm presence and a place of trust, promoting positive personal growth for clients who are seeking help to address emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties. I have a special interest in helping people who have experienced grief, trauma and loss, including loss by suicide as well as people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. I support clients in overcoming fear and shame by helping clients identify their strengths and needs. I enjoy working with couples focusing on communication, active listening, anger management and family of origin work.

My ideal client is a person that wants change in their life but is unsure of what path to choose. I do not mind what the issues are they are currently dealing with as long as the person is able to identify choices they would like for themselves so together we can sort out where they wish to head on their journey and why. I am not here to judge the choice or decide because I know that each person is the expert in their lives and knows best what they truly want. I am just here to walk the path with you because we all need the company.

As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist my goal is to help you gain insight to how your emotions influence your thought process. By helping you identify issues that are causing you conflict we then can work on formulating solutions. With this understanding we then can focus on changing maladaptive behaviours to more positive ones. The goal of CBT is to teach you strategies so that you can move forward in your life. CBT is effective with adults and children. We all have the ability to change things in our lives, we just need to take the first steps.

The individuals and families that I support, experience feelings of overwhelm and find themselves ‘stuck’ in patterns or strategies that hinder their well being. Avoidance, anger outbursts, intense worrying, controlling tendencies, substance use, and disconnecting from ourselves and the people we care for, are just some of the strategies we use to cope with life’s stress. We can become deeply stuck in these patterns even at the expense of our own well-being, and/or inter-personal relationships. Luckily, our brains and bodies are capable of great change. Restoring ourselves to a more optimal way of being, is possible.

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.

Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Social Work. She is a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and with the College of Nurses of Ontario (non-practising class). Wendy combines her past training and work experiences as a registered nurse and clinical social worker with psychotherapy. She assists others with emotional and psychological stressors that may play a role in the onset of burnout, chronic pain and illnesses. She has provided counselling in health care, centres, and homes for over 30 years.

Therapy is a little bit like detective work. Therapist and client work together to try and uncover significant events and memories to better understand the impact that these experiences have had on a clients life. This understanding allows us to work together towards lasting and meaningful change. It can be a highly rewarding process, as well as a challenging one. It is important to find a therapist that you feel safe enough to engage in this type of exploration with. Without a feeling of safety and trust, this work is not possible.