Trauma Focused Therapists in Guelph, ON
Counselling Guelph | Trickett Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1G
Our ideal client seeks support for challenges such as trauma, PTSD/cPTSD, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), anxiety, chronic pain and depression to mention a few. They desire relief, clarity, and tools to rebuild balance in their lives. Their goal is to heal past wounds, manage emotions effectively, and rediscover a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Our ideal client seeks support for challenges such as trauma, PTSD/cPTSD, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), anxiety, chronic pain and depression to mention a few. They desire relief, clarity, and tools to rebuild balance in their lives. Their goal is to heal past wounds, manage emotions effectively, and rediscover a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
I am a strong believer in providing immediate access to mental health support as well as providing culturally sensitive, inclusive and trauma focused therapy. I aim to use a client centered approach where the patient is the expert and I am there to provide the tools to better your mental health.
I am a strong believer in providing immediate access to mental health support as well as providing culturally sensitive, inclusive and trauma focused therapy. I aim to use a client centered approach where the patient is the expert and I am there to provide the tools to better your mental health.
Hi there, I'm a trauma focused therapist, offering EMDR therapy and somatic experiencing among other modalities, with over 15 years of practice in mental health. Please reach out if you would like to explore working together. We can have an initial conversation to see if it’s a good fit.
Hi there, I'm a trauma focused therapist, offering EMDR therapy and somatic experiencing among other modalities, with over 15 years of practice in mental health. Please reach out if you would like to explore working together. We can have an initial conversation to see if it’s a good fit.
I am certified in Advanced Trauma Competent Caregiving and am currently completing training in Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Hello! I'm so happy you are here. I have the joy and privilege of walking alongside children, youth and families. As a Child and Family Therapist, my areas of expertise include anxiety, emotion regulation and processing of difficult experiences. I have a passion for issues regarding foster care, adoption and attachment. I believe in working collaboratively with parents and caregivers to empower them to be the primary agent of change in their child’s life. I work closely with parents throughout the therapeutic journey to create a safe, non-judgmental space while providing evidence-based strategies.
I am certified in Advanced Trauma Competent Caregiving and am currently completing training in Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Hello! I'm so happy you are here. I have the joy and privilege of walking alongside children, youth and families. As a Child and Family Therapist, my areas of expertise include anxiety, emotion regulation and processing of difficult experiences. I have a passion for issues regarding foster care, adoption and attachment. I believe in working collaboratively with parents and caregivers to empower them to be the primary agent of change in their child’s life. I work closely with parents throughout the therapeutic journey to create a safe, non-judgmental space while providing evidence-based strategies.
Reaching out for help takes courage and finding the right therapist can be daunting. As a highly empathetic and collaborative therapist, I understand the importance of a good fit and treat each client as a unique individual and expert on their own life. I trust that, with support, you can feel empowered enough to tackle your challenge, whether that be managing an overwhelming situation or symptoms of anxiety or depression, clearing unwanted patterns, resolving past issues, or perhaps finding a deeper sense of life purpose. As a highly sensitive person, I can also help fellow HSPs better understand and work with their unusual traits.
Reaching out for help takes courage and finding the right therapist can be daunting. As a highly empathetic and collaborative therapist, I understand the importance of a good fit and treat each client as a unique individual and expert on their own life. I trust that, with support, you can feel empowered enough to tackle your challenge, whether that be managing an overwhelming situation or symptoms of anxiety or depression, clearing unwanted patterns, resolving past issues, or perhaps finding a deeper sense of life purpose. As a highly sensitive person, I can also help fellow HSPs better understand and work with their unusual traits.
Tara Cardiff
Occupational Therapist, MA, (Psych), BSc(OT)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
I work with youth and adults who are struggling with cumulative stress, anxiety, or trauma and want to develop a sense of emotional stability and well-being; they're looking for a therapist who can be authentic. Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I use somatic (body-based) psychotherapy in healing trauma, including developmental trauma - childhood abuse, neglect, or caregiver misattunement. Somatic therapy is a gentle, experiential approach that integrates awareness of body sensations and movement impulses. This allows the body, mind and emotions to heal from trauma, so you can feel more connected and engaged in your life.
I work with youth and adults who are struggling with cumulative stress, anxiety, or trauma and want to develop a sense of emotional stability and well-being; they're looking for a therapist who can be authentic. Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I use somatic (body-based) psychotherapy in healing trauma, including developmental trauma - childhood abuse, neglect, or caregiver misattunement. Somatic therapy is a gentle, experiential approach that integrates awareness of body sensations and movement impulses. This allows the body, mind and emotions to heal from trauma, so you can feel more connected and engaged in your life.
The First 50-Minute Session is Free - I work with developmental trauma and trauma-related issues such as emotion dysregulation, relationship and attachment difficulties, ambivalence, intrusive memories, dissociation, and dissociative disorders such as DID and OSDD. Do you have trouble identifying who you are and what you want? Do you find yourself shifting between extremes? Do you find yourself zoning out or not remembering chunks of your day? You may struggle to reconcile wanting and fearing the same thing. Life can be very confusing when you don't know what healing might look like.
The First 50-Minute Session is Free - I work with developmental trauma and trauma-related issues such as emotion dysregulation, relationship and attachment difficulties, ambivalence, intrusive memories, dissociation, and dissociative disorders such as DID and OSDD. Do you have trouble identifying who you are and what you want? Do you find yourself shifting between extremes? Do you find yourself zoning out or not remembering chunks of your day? You may struggle to reconcile wanting and fearing the same thing. Life can be very confusing when you don't know what healing might look like.
My compassionate, nonjudgemental, trauma focused approach is uniquely tailored to each client and offers practical solutions while also encouraging profound and lasting change.
It's okay not to feel okay. If you grew up in a damaging environment, you had to develop ingenious ways of surviving. Enduring your childhood is proof of your strength and resilience. However, you're no longer that child and feel just surviving isn't enough, but the past won't let you move on—your suffering is not your fault. What helped you in the past may now be hindering your growth. It's time to rewrite your narrative. Join me, and together, we will give voice to the parts of you that have been shamed, hidden, and denied. We can't undo the past's grave injustices, but we can take away their power.
My compassionate, nonjudgemental, trauma focused approach is uniquely tailored to each client and offers practical solutions while also encouraging profound and lasting change.
It's okay not to feel okay. If you grew up in a damaging environment, you had to develop ingenious ways of surviving. Enduring your childhood is proof of your strength and resilience. However, you're no longer that child and feel just surviving isn't enough, but the past won't let you move on—your suffering is not your fault. What helped you in the past may now be hindering your growth. It's time to rewrite your narrative. Join me, and together, we will give voice to the parts of you that have been shamed, hidden, and denied. We can't undo the past's grave injustices, but we can take away their power.
Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event that has impacted your ability to focus or cope with the everyday? Trauma continues to live in our systems long after the event has happened, sometimes remaining hidden until something triggers it to come to the surface. Trauma can reveal itself in a variety of ways, including physical pain, lead to anxiety, depression, attachment or relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, addictions, and can impact our perceptions leading to unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. My clients report a reduction in their symptoms, describe feeling calmer, lighter, and more present.
Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event that has impacted your ability to focus or cope with the everyday? Trauma continues to live in our systems long after the event has happened, sometimes remaining hidden until something triggers it to come to the surface. Trauma can reveal itself in a variety of ways, including physical pain, lead to anxiety, depression, attachment or relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, addictions, and can impact our perceptions leading to unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. My clients report a reduction in their symptoms, describe feeling calmer, lighter, and more present.
My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to identify and work towards their goals. I specialize in helping people recover from trauma and managing depression and anxieties. I believe that I am not the expert on your life, but an ally in your journey.
My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to identify and work towards their goals. I specialize in helping people recover from trauma and managing depression and anxieties. I believe that I am not the expert on your life, but an ally in your journey.
We don't always get to control what happens in our life, however we do have the choice to control how we allow challenging moments to impact our daily lives. My name is Kaylen Leonienco and I am a Registered Social Worker. My main goal is to help individuals, both adults and children navigate life's most challenging moments. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing grief/loss, living with a chronic/life limiting illness, anxiety and depression.
We don't always get to control what happens in our life, however we do have the choice to control how we allow challenging moments to impact our daily lives. My name is Kaylen Leonienco and I am a Registered Social Worker. My main goal is to help individuals, both adults and children navigate life's most challenging moments. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing grief/loss, living with a chronic/life limiting illness, anxiety and depression.
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New clients welcome! Is worrying getting in the way of your life? Are you having trouble relaxing or falling asleep? Do you feel like you must always be doing something? Are you feeling restless, irritable, unfocused and indecisive? Do you feel flawed or worried about how you appear to others? Do you turn to coping mechanisms like food or alcohol that only seem to make things worse? It’s normal to be stressed occasionally, but now, more than ever, people are feeling chronically overwhelmed, burdened, and lost. If you feel like you are endlessly striving but getting nowhere, I understand and I am here to help.
New clients welcome! Is worrying getting in the way of your life? Are you having trouble relaxing or falling asleep? Do you feel like you must always be doing something? Are you feeling restless, irritable, unfocused and indecisive? Do you feel flawed or worried about how you appear to others? Do you turn to coping mechanisms like food or alcohol that only seem to make things worse? It’s normal to be stressed occasionally, but now, more than ever, people are feeling chronically overwhelmed, burdened, and lost. If you feel like you are endlessly striving but getting nowhere, I understand and I am here to help.
Sarah McGrath McKinley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
It can be so hard to manage your day-to-day when anxiety, trauma, and a general sense of unease fill your mind (and body) with negative thoughts and sensations. You might be feeling stuck, but you're also searching for the right support because you have hope that you can heal. I recognize the value of truly knowing that you’ve not only been heard, but also understood. Sometimes this seemingly simple act can spark the beginning of a healing journey. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process, and whenever possible, one that seeks to focus on strengths rather than to pathologize weakness.
It can be so hard to manage your day-to-day when anxiety, trauma, and a general sense of unease fill your mind (and body) with negative thoughts and sensations. You might be feeling stuck, but you're also searching for the right support because you have hope that you can heal. I recognize the value of truly knowing that you’ve not only been heard, but also understood. Sometimes this seemingly simple act can spark the beginning of a healing journey. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering process, and whenever possible, one that seeks to focus on strengths rather than to pathologize weakness.
I have spent over 10 years supporting children, adolescents, emerging adults, and parents in the area of mental health and well-being. As a registered clinical social worker, I adopt a client-centred approach utilizing various treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT skills, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and social behavioural challenges (emotional regulation, and ADHD symptoms).
I have spent over 10 years supporting children, adolescents, emerging adults, and parents in the area of mental health and well-being. As a registered clinical social worker, I adopt a client-centred approach utilizing various treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT skills, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and social behavioural challenges (emotional regulation, and ADHD symptoms).
Tania Isnor (Off The Couch Counselling)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
Taking the first step towards self-awareness and healing can feel challenging. I am here to offer a safe, unbiased space to unpack emotions, experiences, and thoughts. Recognizing our internal dualities and reconnecting with our inner child, a wounded part of ourselves, can be transformative and healing. As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you by fostering self-awareness and challenging harmful patterns. My business Off the Couch embodies the belief that change is possible. My aim is to get you off the couch both in life and in therapy.
Taking the first step towards self-awareness and healing can feel challenging. I am here to offer a safe, unbiased space to unpack emotions, experiences, and thoughts. Recognizing our internal dualities and reconnecting with our inner child, a wounded part of ourselves, can be transformative and healing. As your therapist, I am committed to supporting you by fostering self-awareness and challenging harmful patterns. My business Off the Couch embodies the belief that change is possible. My aim is to get you off the couch both in life and in therapy.
Hi there! I started Guesthouse Therapy with a desire to support individuals looking to deepen their relationship with themselves and improve their quality of life. If you are struggling with high stress, anxiety, or depression, because of issues related to your relationships, work, or identity, past or present, you are in the right place. I work with a systemic lens, constantly learning about what it means to be anti-racist and anti-oppressive, and practicing within those frameworks. I am aware and critical of environmental, cultural, and societal impacts on our mental health.
Hi there! I started Guesthouse Therapy with a desire to support individuals looking to deepen their relationship with themselves and improve their quality of life. If you are struggling with high stress, anxiety, or depression, because of issues related to your relationships, work, or identity, past or present, you are in the right place. I work with a systemic lens, constantly learning about what it means to be anti-racist and anti-oppressive, and practicing within those frameworks. I am aware and critical of environmental, cultural, and societal impacts on our mental health.
Hi, I’m Chris. Let’s create a space where you can express yourself authentically and talk about some of the things going on in your life. Through our therapeutic work we can untangle the knotted string of thoughts, emotions, and sensations that may be creating stress. There are so many factors that impact mental health and that is why I strive to provide comprehensive support for all the different aspects of you. Through the strengths you already possess and a therapeutic approach that is personally tailored to you, we can work towards managing the difficulties inherent in life and empower you to reach your full potential.
Hi, I’m Chris. Let’s create a space where you can express yourself authentically and talk about some of the things going on in your life. Through our therapeutic work we can untangle the knotted string of thoughts, emotions, and sensations that may be creating stress. There are so many factors that impact mental health and that is why I strive to provide comprehensive support for all the different aspects of you. Through the strengths you already possess and a therapeutic approach that is personally tailored to you, we can work towards managing the difficulties inherent in life and empower you to reach your full potential.
Heather Caruso
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, RCAT, RP, DVati
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1C
You may want mental health support because you are fed up with feeling sad, worried, grief, anxious and have bad memories popping up. Maybe you are searching for one on one or group therapy, healing trauma therapy, a psychotherapist in Guelph or simply an art therapist. Clients I work with tend to have PTSD, trauma, depression, grief, narcissistic abuse, anxiety or seek stress reduction techniques. If this sounds like you, please read on. I am Heather Caruso, a trauma counselor, certified narcissistic abuse therapist, registered psychotherapist and art therapist in Guelph Ontario serving clients from Ontario online and in person.
You may want mental health support because you are fed up with feeling sad, worried, grief, anxious and have bad memories popping up. Maybe you are searching for one on one or group therapy, healing trauma therapy, a psychotherapist in Guelph or simply an art therapist. Clients I work with tend to have PTSD, trauma, depression, grief, narcissistic abuse, anxiety or seek stress reduction techniques. If this sounds like you, please read on. I am Heather Caruso, a trauma counselor, certified narcissistic abuse therapist, registered psychotherapist and art therapist in Guelph Ontario serving clients from Ontario online and in person.
Tiffany McMillan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1L
As a compassionate and dedicated registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with a Bachelor of Social Work and over a decade of experience in community mental health, I am here to support you through life’s challenges with empathy, compassion and personalized care. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting a diverse rang of individuals, including teens, young adults, first responders, survivors of abuse, and seniors. Are you struggling to manage your emotions, experiencing a life transition, grief or a trauma? lets talk about it.
As a compassionate and dedicated registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with a Bachelor of Social Work and over a decade of experience in community mental health, I am here to support you through life’s challenges with empathy, compassion and personalized care. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting a diverse rang of individuals, including teens, young adults, first responders, survivors of abuse, and seniors. Are you struggling to manage your emotions, experiencing a life transition, grief or a trauma? lets talk about it.
When we are feeling stuck in a negative cycle, we can start to feel like we are running in a hamster wheel. It can become mentally and emotionally exhausting. As a result, we can start to lose our sense of hope. My goal is to offer support in a way that helps you connect your inner dots and work towards meaningful change. I am currently accepting new clients. If you would like to work together on restoring your sense of hope and get out of unhelpful patterns, then please reach out. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
When we are feeling stuck in a negative cycle, we can start to feel like we are running in a hamster wheel. It can become mentally and emotionally exhausting. As a result, we can start to lose our sense of hope. My goal is to offer support in a way that helps you connect your inner dots and work towards meaningful change. I am currently accepting new clients. If you would like to work together on restoring your sense of hope and get out of unhelpful patterns, then please reach out. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
