Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Mississauga, ON
Registered Psychotherapist
Life events and experiences are ongoing, and sometimes we are in a position where things may not go as we planned. If you are looking for help in dealing with distressing, difficult or unavoidable frustrations, it is the best time for you to speak to someone to gain some insight into these challenges. I appreciate your courage and applaud you for taking this first step to reach out.
Registered Psychotherapist MA RP, IMD (candidate)
I embrace the profound truth that we are all interconnected when we mindfully inhabit the present moment. As therapists, we acknowledge the intricate web of human experiences, emotions, and relationships. This awareness creates a nurturing space where clients can explore their inner landscapes with compassion. Together, we embark on a journey of empathy, resilience, and shared transformation.
Registered Psychotherapist
You're carrying a lot. Memories you didn’t ask for, pain that shows up out of nowhere, the feeling that you've lost not just someone you love, but part of yourself. EMDR can be a powerful way to process what’s unresolved when you’re seeking relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of connection, with yourself and with others. When grief and trauma run deep, it’s not always easy to find the words and y…
Psychologist
Each of us faces trials and tribulations that can make life more difficult to manage. In these moments of hardship, one of the most important and difficult decisions you can make is to seek therapy. Therefore, I want to commend you for considering your psychological growth and I would be honoured to support you on your journey toward improved mental, emotional, and relational health!
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CYI
With 25 years of experience in mental health, yoga therapy, and spiritual care, I bring a wealth of knowledge and compassionate support to our sessions. Are you looking for a therapist who provides a warm, collaborative, and empowering approach to healing? I believe that within each of us lies the strength and wisdom to create meaningful change and growth.
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
*Accepting new client in-person in Guelph and virtually across Ontario* Therapy for people who struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, and repeating painful relationship patterns.
Registered Psychotherapist
ARE YOU YOUR OWN WORST ENEMY? Do you constantly criticize yourself? Do you measure yourself unfairly against other people? Do you make bad choices or sabotage your good choices? Is the story you tell about yourself one that diminishes who you are? Over the years I have helped many people with self esteem issues. I help them see themselves in a new way that is positive and fulfilling.
Registered Psychotherapist
You’ve always been the one others count on—the thoughtful one, the steady one. But under the surface, you might feel anxious, resentful, or quietly overwhelmed. You say yes when you want to say no. You shrink your needs to keep the peace. You care deeply, but sometimes feel like you’re disappearing in the process. These patterns often begin in relationships where love felt conditional, conflict w…
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I work with individuals who are looking to overcome their trauma by learning healthier coping skills and more helpful resources, and who want to do deeper processing work to resolve and release trauma in order to let go of the past and move forward in life. I offer both support and solutions, using a client-centered approach utilizing DBT, ACT, EMDR, Somatic Therapy and other modalities.
Registered Psychotherapist, Sandalwood Psychotherapy
Online therapy for women in Ontario navigating anxiety, relationships, and emotional overwhelm. You may look like you are holding everything together, while inside you feel anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you are used to keeping the peace, carrying too much, or saying yes when something inside you is saying no.
MSW, RSW
Stephanie Campoli Psychotherapy is a trauma-focused practice in Oshawa, Ontario, offering in-person therapy and virtual psychotherapy across Ontario and Nova Scotia. The practice specializes in comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, and addictions treatment, with particular expertise in supporting people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and trauma.
Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist
As a brown kid of immigrants from the Global South, I appreciate the nuances, struggles, and beauty of being from immigrant and global majority communities. My values of acceptance, compassion, curiosity, and connection guide my work. With an anti-oppressive, relational lens, I will support you to soften towards yourself, slowly heal, and move in alignment with your values instead of fear.
Registered Psychotherapist and Executive Coach
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer work? I help professionals and individuals navigate anxiety, stress, and life or career transitions. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Executive Coach, I offer a supportive, practical space to gain insight, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I offer gentle, Jungian-oriented and psychodynamic psychotherapy for clients navigating anxiety, emotional disconnection, complex trauma, attachment wounds, burnout, and repeating relational patterns. Together, we explore emotions, relationships, dreams, spirituality, and meaning at a pace that supports insight, healing, and a more grounded relationship with yourself.
Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
Beginning therapy can feel like a vulnerable step, and it can also open the door to greater grounding, clarity, and self-connection. I work from a trauma-informed and inclusive approach. Together, we’ll explore what healing looks like for you, at a pace that feels supportive, and work toward feeling more connected, empowered, and well.
Registered Social Worker
My aspiration as a therapist is to create a safe environment in which work can be collaborative, address the impacts of trauma, stress, anxiety, depression and/or grief and make the changes necessary to live the healthy and fulfilling life that my clients want.
Psychotherapist
Therapy is not just about techniques or sessions; it’s about the relationships, and that begins with a conversation. To make this step easier, I offer a free 20-minute consultation. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, share what feels comfortable, and receive a genuine sense of whether working together feels like the right path forward.
MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
I specialize in empowering young adults in their late teens, 20s, and 30s to reclaim confidence, happiness, and fulfillment, despite the challenges of low self-esteem, anxiety, and relationship struggles.
Clinical Social Worker & Therapist
I am a Registered Social Worker, and trauma therapist specializing in complex trauma, PTSD, family therapy, and racial trauma. I provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed care using CPT, CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy to help adolescents, adults, and families heal, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Registered Nurse, MSc.
There’s a tenet in life that if you run towards your fears, you'll unlock your full potential and the future you always dreamed of. Let’s run towards those fears together.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma and PTSD
What is trauma and when does it become PTSD?
Trauma refers to an overwhelming experience — such as abuse, accidents, assault, natural disasters, or witnessing violence — that exceeds a person's capacity to cope. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs when symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbing, hypervigilance, and avoidance persist for more than a month and cause significant impairment. PTSD affects an estimated 9–10% of Canadians at some point in their lives.
Which therapy approaches are most effective for trauma and PTSD?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy have the strongest evidence for PTSD. Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) is the leading approach for children and adolescents. Somatic and body-based therapies are increasingly used alongside these approaches for complex or developmental trauma.
What is complex trauma (C-PTSD) and how is it treated?
Complex PTSD arises from repeated, prolonged trauma — often in childhood, such as abuse, neglect, or domestic violence — rather than a single incident. It involves additional features beyond standard PTSD, including difficulties with emotional regulation, identity, and relationships. Treatment is typically longer-term and uses phase-based approaches that build safety and stabilization before directly processing traumatic memories.
Do I have to talk about the traumatic event in therapy?
Not necessarily, and not right away. Effective trauma therapy begins with establishing safety and building coping skills before approaching traumatic memories. EMDR processes trauma without requiring you to narrate it in detail. Your therapist will move at a pace that feels manageable, and you always retain agency over what you address in each session.
Is it safe to start trauma therapy if I am currently in crisis?
Trauma therapy is most effective when you have some degree of stability and safety in your current life. If you are in acute crisis — such as active suicidal ideation, ongoing abuse, or severe dissociation — your therapist will prioritize stabilization and safety planning before any trauma-processing work begins. If you are in immediate danger, contact the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline or emergency services (911).