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Talk it through.
The first 20 minutes are free. You don't need a diagnosis, or a reason that sounds big enough.
If you're in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline) or go to your nearest emergency department. P.A.T.H. is not a crisis service.
What trauma can feel like
Trauma can live quietly in the background. You might not link what you feel today to what happened then. You might notice:
- strong reactions that seem bigger than the moment
- trouble trusting others, or feeling safe in relationships
- feeling disconnected from your body or emotions
- patterns you keep repeating even when you want to stop
- a deep sense of not being good enough
Trauma can be a single event, something that happened over and over, or harm passed down through families and communities. If you have specific symptoms such as flashbacks and nightmares, our page on therapy for PTSD explains how we work with those.
How therapy can help with trauma
Trauma-informed therapy starts with safety and choice. You decide what to talk about and when. Your therapist helps you notice how trauma shows up in your thoughts, your body and your relationships.
Approaches our therapists use include Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps you get to know protective parts of yourself with compassion, and Somatic Experiencing, which works gently with the body. EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) may also be part of the work.
What working with P.A.T.H. looks like
Trust takes time. Staying with one therapist means you don't have to retell your story again and again.
- Online, from home. Sessions happen by video, so you can talk from a place where you feel comfortable.
- Qualified therapists. Each therapist's professional designation is on their profile.
- The same therapist over time. You work with one therapist who gets to know you, so you don't start over each session.
- A free first conversation. Start with a free 20-minute consultation to see if the fit feels right. There is no commitment.
- Clear pricing. $175 per session ($220 in Alberta). Free 20-minute consultation. Receipts for extended health benefits. Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy or counselling. Check with your plan which credentials it accepts.
If you've had a psychedelic experience
Sometimes a psychedelic experience brings old memories or feelings to the surface. Our therapists also offer integration therapy: ordinary psychotherapy to help you make sense of a past experience and what it brought up. Read more about integration therapy after a psychedelic experience.
P.A.T.H. provides psychotherapy only. We do not sell, supply, prescribe, administer, dose or supervise psilocybin or any other psychedelic. Any psychedelic experience is arranged independently by the client and is not part of our service.
