Trauma and PTSD Therapy

Trauma can come from a single event, such as a crash, an assault or a sudden death. It can also come from experiences that went on for years. Either way, it can leave you feeling on guard, disconnected or stuck in moments you’d rather forget.

Trauma therapy at Medicine Feather is collaborative and paced by you. We start by building stability and coping skills. When you’re ready, we use evidence-based approaches to process what happened, so the memories lose their grip and you can focus on the life you want now.

Signs therapy may help

  • Nightmares, flashbacks or intrusive memories
  • Avoiding people, places or reminders
  • Feeling jumpy, irritable or constantly on alert
  • Numbness, guilt or shame
  • Using alcohol or other substances to cope

Approaches I draw on

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and I tailor the approach to you. I also bring a culturally informed lens, shaped by work with Indigenous communities in Manitoba, California and the Great Lakes region.

Related

First responders and OSI · Healing from sexual abuse · Grief and suicide loss

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Medicine Feather is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline, 24/7), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.