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Childhood Trauma

Childhood Trauma Therapy Ottawa

Childhood trauma refers to when a child experiences a traumatic event that results in negative and pervasive physical, psychological and cognitive effects. 


Response to traumatic event will depend on the event and individual characteristics such as age, past experiences, social support, etc.


Treatment can occur at any time following the trauma. Our psychologists can help children, adolescents, and adults heal from their childhood trauma.

Gilmour Psychologists with Expertise in Child Abuse

Contact Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa to schedule a consultation with a psychologist who has an expertise in childhood abuse.

Dr. Karen Davies, C. Psych.

17 Sep, 2022
Dr. Davies provides psychological services to individual adults, couples, children, and their families. She has had her own private practice since 1989, and for seven years prior to that worked as a supervised associate in private practice.

Dr. Deanna Drahovzal, C.Psych.

09 Sep, 2022
Dr. Drahovzal provides psychotherapy and assessment services to children, adults, couples, and families at Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa.

Dr. Marc Zahradnik, C.Psych.

05 Sep, 2022
Dr. Zahradnik provides psychodiagnostic assessment and psychotherapeutic services to both adolescents and adults.

Dr. Jessica Henry, C.Psych.

01 Sep, 2022
Dr. Henry’s prevailing theoretical orientation integrates cognitive-behavioural and schema-focused theories. Valuing each person’s individuality, she tailors her approach to her clients’ needs. Additionally, she works collaboratively with each person to assist them to develop awareness and strategies to make positive changes in their lives.

Dr. Delyana Miller, C. Psych.

30 Aug, 2022
Dr. Miller’s theoretical orientation integrates interpersonal, cognitive behavioural, schema-focused and mindfulness-based approaches in helping clients develop an increased awareness of the factors that cause and maintain their difficulties. She guides them towards achieving their goals and making positive changes in their lives.

Dr. Angelina Chupetlovska, C.Psych., FIPA

28 Aug, 2022
Dr. Angelina Chupetlovska provides treatment to children, adolescents, adults and families. She also conducts child custody and access assessments. In her psychotherapy orientation Dr. Chupetlovska brings together aspects from the psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, rational-emotive, and humanistic approaches.

Dr. Patrick E. Jacques, C.Psych. (Supervised Practice)

06 Aug, 2022
Dr. Jacques considers it an honour to journey alongside individuals in their desire to experience emotional health, create life change, and rediscover a hope-filled vision for their lives. Dr. Jacques’ primary therapeutic approach integrates cognitive, behavioral, emotion-focused, and psychodynamic theories. Dr. Jacques works to provide a collaborative, safe, and warm therapeutic relationship, keeping the client’s goals at the forefront of the treatment plan.
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Dr. Arthur Braaten, C.Psych. (Supervised Practice)

29 Jul, 2022
Dr. Arthur Braaten provides psychodiagnostic assessment and individual therapy to adults for a range of psychological concerns. He believes that psychotherapy is a collaborative process that is tailored to each individual and their unique background. His approach to therapy is integrative and is informed by several evidenced-based approaches.
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Dr. Brittany Mutsaers C.Psych. (Supervised Practice)

24 Jul, 2022
Dr. Brittany Mutsaers is a psychologist practicing under the supervision of Dr. Emma Dargie, C. Psych., and Dr. Jennifer Fernie, C. Psych. She provides individual and couples therapy services to adults and has a special interest in working with individuals adjusting to illness (e.g., cancer, chronic illness, end of life).

Dr. Jennifer Fernie, C.Psych.

08 Aug, 2021
Dr. Fernie has worked extensively with childhood trauma and personality difficulties. Dr. Fernie has also worked with people who needed treatment overcoming single incident traumas, interpersonal difficulties, mood disorders (including anxiety and depression), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), self-esteem, stress and other major mental health issues. She is experienced in assessing and developing individualised treatment plans collaboratively with clients. Her therapy choices are client dependent and she uses an integrated approach.
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