Trauma Therapy In-Person in pORT CREDIT & Online Across ONtario
Show yourself compassion & connect to resilience.
You’re tired of feeling controlled by the past.
But it’s hard to focus on the present or future when your mind always wanders back. You go through the motions at work and at home, but it doesn’t really feel like living. If you could, you’d “just get over” what you went through, but in the aftermath, it feels like you don’t even know who you are anymore.
Maybe you clearly remember the event or events that are making you feel haunted by your own thoughts—like emotional, physical, or sexual abuse earlier in life or domestic violence as a young person or adult. Or, maybe, you’re not completely sure what happened to make you feel this way—sure, your family life has its difficulties, but doesn’t everyone’s? Trauma can look and occur many different ways, but the effects it has on us are often long-lasting and disruptive to our lives when not addressed.
Maybe you’ve been struggling with…
Being unable to concentrate or feeling detached from others and yourself
Feeling like you’re stuck or unable to move forward in life
Flashbacks or nightmares related to abuse you’ve experienced
Coming to terms with things that happened in your childhood, or the dynamics that exist in your family
Feeling unable to trust anyone or unsafe even when everything’s fine
Shame and guilt, and blame yourself for things that have happened to you
MY APPROACH
A safe space to process & progress.
In sessions with me, you can trust that you and your story are safe. I’ve had the honor of supporting women from many different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences in processing trauma and beginning to feel secure within themselves again - and I’d love to do the same for you.
When we begin our work together, we’ll take it slow. I want you to feel completely comfortable before we move into deeper work, so we’ll spend time getting to know each other and building that trust. When you’re ready, we’ll gently explore what’s brought you to therapy. You are always welcome to share as much or as little as you’d like.
I’ll help you understand how your mind and body hold onto trauma, and how it may still be showing up in your emotions, nervous system, and relationships today. Through approaches like EMDR, somatic therapy, and attachment-focused work, we support your system in finding a sense of safety, balance, and relief.
However we move forward, I’ll be right alongside you throughout the process. We’ll work in a way that feels supportive and manageable, helping you stay grounded and connected to yourself as things begin to shift.
Throughout our work, I’ll continue to check in with you to see what’s working (and what’s not), so we can adjust as needed. Over time, you’ll begin to build a deeper sense of self-awareness, emotional stability, and connection - both within yourself and in your relationships.
Trauma therapy can help you…
Understand how your past experiences influence your present perspective
Feel empowered to navigate future challenges with confidence and resilience
Be more self-aware and self-compassionate
Identify triggers and more effective ways of managing emotions
Challenge and reframe the negative beliefs you have about yourself and the world
Recognize your own strengths, capabilities, and capacity for growth
You are strong enough to heal & grow.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions
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Trauma can impact the brain in various ways, affecting regions responsible for memory, emotions, and stress responses. It can lead to changes in neural pathways and brain chemistry, influencing how we perceive and respond to future experiences. Trauma-informed therapy methods like EMDR help the brain begin to heal from traumatic experiences.
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Trauma can be stored in the body through physical sensations, muscle tension, and nervous system responses. These bodily experiences can become associated with traumatic memories, contributing to feelings of constantly being on edge. Therapy can help you address the physical manifestations of trauma, and break through those associations.
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When it comes to trauma responses, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer because everyone's experience is unique. However, there are generally four main trauma responses that people might have: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. These responses are our body's way of trying to protect us when we're faced with a threat or danger. Some people might naturally lean towards one response more than the others, but it's important to remember that how we respond to trauma can change over time and in different situations. Therapy can help you identify your trauma response and learn to soothe your nervous system so you’re not controlled by it.
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My approach to trauma therapy is integrative and tailored to each individual. I primarily use EMDR therapy, along with somatic (body-based) and attachment-focused approaches to support deeper healing.
Rather than focusing only on thoughts, we explore how trauma is held in the mind and body, and how it may be affecting your emotions, nervous system, and relationships today.
The goal is not just to manage symptoms, but to help you feel more safe, regulated, and connected within yourself. You can learn more about the methods I use on my About page, and more about EMDR here.