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Find Trauma Therapy in Pointe-Claire

Trauma therapy has more specialized approaches than most areas of mental health, and the right one depends on what happened, when it happened, and how it shows up now. Promptd lists trauma and PTSD therapists across Canada by treatment method so you can match the approach to your situation.

106 Trauma Therapy specialists in Pointe-Claire

Camila Acuna Fadul, Social worker - View listing
Camila Acuna Fadul
Social worker
10 to 20 km from Pointe-Claire
In-PersonOnline

Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Grief, Immigration, Teens
Reduced rates from $94.5IVAC, CNESST
Meghan Picado, Psychologist - View listing
Meghan Picado
Psychologist
5 to 10 km from Pointe-Claire
Online

Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, PTSD, BPD
Stephanie Curti, Social Worker - View listing
Stephanie Curti
Social Worker, Family Mediator
Pointe-Claire
OnlineIn-Person

Not accepting new clients

Co-parenting, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Trauma, PTSD
Family mediation
Coralie Cressent, Hypnotherapist - View listing
Coralie Cressent
Hypnotherapist, Mental performance coach
10 to 20 km from Pointe-Claire
OnlineIn-Person

3 services

Burnout, Addiction, Anxiety, Performance anxiety, Children, Teens
Samantha Lantagne, Canadian Certified Counsellor - View listing
Samantha Lantagne
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Guidance Counsellor
10 to 20 km from Pointe-Claire
OnlineIn-Person

Anxiety, Grief, Chronic pain, Eating disorders, Divorce, Life transitions
Irina Iacob, Social worker - View listing
Irina Iacob
Social worker, Psychotherapist
More than 20 km from Pointe-Claire
In-PersonOnline

Burnout, Anxiety, Life transitions, Bipolar, ADHD, Addiction
IVAC
Alexandra Daicu, Social worker - View listing
Alexandra Daicu
Social worker
10 to 20 km from Pointe-Claire
In-PersonOnlineHome Visit

Anxiety, Grief, Eating disorders, Immigration, Life transitions, Depression
Reduced rates from $150IVAC
Stephanie Ditkofsky, Registered Social Worker - View listing
Stephanie Ditkofsky
Registered Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Family Therapist
10 to 20 km from Pointe-Claire
OnlineIn-Person

Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism / ASD, Eating disorders, Codependency

Provider overview

106

Practitioners available

84

Accepting new clients

$162/h

Average session price

14h

Average response time

4

Specialties: Therapy, Family mediation, Assessment and Speech therapy

12

Languages spoken

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Trauma Therapy pricing in Pointe-Claire by professional title

ProfessionAvg. hourly rate
Social Worker$151/hr
Counsellor$160/hr
Psychologist$201/hr
Psychotherapist$157/hr
Psychoeducator$125/hr
Sexologist$125/hr

Trauma Therapy pricing near Pointe-Claire compared to nearby cities

CityAvg. hourly rate
Pointe-Claire$157/hr
Lachine$154/hr
Saint-Laurent$157/hr
Montreal$157/hr

Trauma Therapy provider breakdown by gender in Pointe-Claire

Female (80%)
Male (14%)
Other (6%)

Trauma Therapy provider breakdown by service mode in Pointe-Claire

In-person and online (83%)
Online only (11%)
In-person only (6%)

Your questions, answered

What type of counselling is best for trauma?

The APA strongly recommends cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure (PE) for PTSD, both of which are structured CBT therapy variants. EMDR therapy is conditionally recommended and works well for many people, especially those who prefer less verbal processing. The best fit depends on whether your trauma is a single event or repeated, how long ago it occurred, and which symptoms are most disruptive. Your therapist should be able to explain why they recommend a specific approach for your situation.

What is trauma-informed therapy?

Trauma-informed therapy is a philosophy, not a single technique. It means the provider prioritizes safety, choice, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity in everything they do. This is different from trauma-focused therapy, which is a specific treatment that directly targets traumatic memories and their effects. Most good therapists are trauma-informed regardless of specialty. If you need active trauma processing, look for someone who is also trauma-focused and trained in a named method.

What are the 7 trauma responses?

The most commonly cited trauma responses are fight (aggression, control), flight (avoidance, restlessness), freeze (shutdown, inability to act), and fawn (people-pleasing, over-accommodating). Expanded frameworks add flop (physical collapse or going limp), flooding (emotional overwhelm), and fatigue (chronic exhaustion as a protective response). These are nervous system survival strategies, not personality traits. If anxiety-driven responses like flight or flooding are dominant, anxiety therapists specialists can complement trauma-focused work.

Why is trauma therapy so hard?

Processing trauma means engaging with material your brain has been actively avoiding. This creates temporary discomfort as your nervous system learns the memories are no longer dangerous. Good therapists pace this carefully and build stabilization skills first so the difficulty stays manageable. Discomfort during treatment is different from being retraumatized. If emotional regulation is a barrier to starting, DBT therapy skills can help build distress tolerance before deeper processing begins.

How long does trauma therapy take?

APA-recommended approaches for PTSD typically run 6 to 16 sessions depending on the method: cognitive processing therapy averages 12 sessions, prolonged exposure runs about 12 weekly sessions, and EMDR ranges from 6 to 12. Single-event trauma resolves faster than complex or childhood trauma, which may require months of stabilization before processing begins. If low mood or shutdown is prominent alongside trauma symptoms, depression counselling support can run in parallel.

What is the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD?

PTSD typically develops from a specific traumatic event like an accident, assault, or natural disaster. Complex PTSD (CPTSD) results from repeated or prolonged trauma, often in childhood or in situations you could not escape like ongoing abuse or neglect. CPTSD involves the same core PTSD symptoms plus difficulties with emotional regulation, self-concept, and relationships. Treatment for CPTSD usually takes longer and adds a stabilization phase before memory processing. If trauma is specifically related to birth, postpartum depression support providers offer specialized support.

Can trauma therapy help with childhood trauma?

Yes. Childhood trauma often manifests differently from adult-onset trauma, affecting attachment patterns, emotional regulation, and self-perception in ways that can feel like personality rather than symptoms. Treatment typically requires longer courses focused on stabilization, relational patterns, and gradually processing early experiences. For children currently experiencing trauma symptoms, child therapists specialists understand the developmental considerations that adult-focused providers may not address.

What are the 3 C's of trauma?

The 3 C's are a framework often taught in trauma recovery: I did not Cause it, I cannot Control it, and I cannot Cure it alone. This concept helps people separate their trauma responses from self-blame. Recognizing that symptoms like hypervigilance, avoidance, or emotional numbing are normal reactions to abnormal events can reduce shame and make it easier to engage with treatment.

Can I do trauma therapy online?

Yes. Research supports virtual delivery for most trauma-focused approaches including cognitive processing therapy and EMDR. online therapy can be especially practical when travel, mobility, or location constraints limit access to trained trauma therapists in your area. Some body-based stabilization work may benefit from in-person sessions, but many people complete full trauma treatment virtually. Discuss format options with your provider during intake.

How do I know if my therapist is properly trained in trauma?

Ask about their specific trauma training, not just whether they list trauma as a specialty. Look for completion of formal training in a named method like cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, or EMDR. Ask how they handle pacing, stabilization, and what happens if you become overwhelmed during a session. A trained trauma therapist will have clear answers to all three. somatic therapy specialists bring additional body-based training that can complement cognitive trauma approaches.