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PTSD & Trauma Treatment in Windsor

Evidence-based trauma therapy to help you safely process traumatic memories and reclaim your life

Understanding PTSD & Trauma

PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can develop after experiencing or witnessing trauma. Symptoms include intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, and difficulty sleeping.

Our Windsor, Ontario psychologists provide evidence-based trauma therapy including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Trauma-Focused CBT. These treatments help you safely process traumatic memories, reduce symptoms, and reclaim your life. Many people see significant improvement within 12–16 sessions.

Common Signs & Symptoms

Intrusive Memories

Unwanted, distressing memories of the traumatic event.

Nightmares

Recurrent, upsetting dreams related to the trauma.

Flashbacks

Feeling as though the traumatic event is happening again.

Avoidance

Steering clear of people, places, or reminders of the trauma.

Hypervigilance

Feeling constantly on guard, easily startled, or unsafe.

Emotional Numbness

Feeling detached, distant, or unable to experience positive emotions.

Difficulty Sleeping

Trouble falling or staying asleep, restless nights.

Intense Fear or Distress

Strong emotional or physical reactions to reminders of the event.

How We Can Help

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

A leading evidence-based treatment that helps you examine and change unhelpful beliefs that developed after trauma, reducing their grip on your life.

Prolonged Exposure (PE)

A structured, gradual approach to safely confronting trauma-related memories and situations, reducing avoidance and fear over time.

Trauma-Focused CBT

Combines cognitive and behavioural strategies specifically adapted for trauma, helping you process what happened and build coping skills.

First Responder & Emergency Services Support

Dr. Harrington has a particular focus on supporting members of the local emergency services community, drawing on his training in rehabilitation psychology.

What to Expect in Trauma Treatment

Trauma treatment moves at your pace, with safety and trust as the foundation.

1

Safety & Stabilization

Build coping skills and ensure you feel safe and grounded before processing traumatic memories.

2

Trauma Assessment

Explore your trauma history and symptoms in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment.

3

Processing & Integration

Use evidence-based techniques like CPT or Prolonged Exposure to process traumatic memories and reduce their impact.

4

Ongoing Support

Continue building resilience, addressing triggers, and developing a fulfilling life beyond trauma.

Healing from Trauma Is Possible

Reach out to learn how evidence-based trauma therapy can help you process what happened and move forward.