
Cassie Holmes
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Something from your past keeps showing up in your present, even when you've done everything you can to move beyond it. Maybe it's thoughts you can't quiet, emotions that feel difficult to manage, uncertainty about who you are, or patterns in your relationships that you understand but can't seem to change. You might feel disconnected from yourself or frustrated that experiences from years ago still have so much influence over your life today. Often, the ways we learned to cope and protect ourselves, especially in childhood or during difficult experiences, made sense at the time. But what once helped us survive can eventually make it harder to live, connect, and show up in the ways we want to.
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In our sessions, I make it a priority to create a space where you can put down what you're carrying and look at it from a new perspective. Not to be overwhelmed by it, but to actually process it, so it no longer has to dictate what comes next. I work with teenagers and adults navigating through trauma, depression, anxiety, dissociation, identity formation, relationship concerns, and life transitions. My approach is relational and paced to what you need, and I draw on EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Mindful Self-Compassion to support that work. The goal isn't simply to collect more coping strategies. It's to help you understand yourself more deeply, process what continues to hurt, and move forward in a way that feels like your own.
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I hold a Master's in Counselling Psychology from Western University and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Just as important as the tools I use is the relationship we build. I believe meaningful therapy depends on feeling safe enough to be honest, curious, authentic, and vulnerable, and creating that sense of safety is something I prioritize from our first session.
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Outside the office, I'm happiest when I can spend time outdoors, although I'm just as content curled up on the couch with my two cats and a good book. I value having space to slow down and reconnect, something I believe matters both inside and outside the therapy room.
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If you're tired of feeling like your past keeps finding its way into your present, you don't have to keep working through it alone. Reach out today - I look forward to meeting you!
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Youth (12+)
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Adults
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Older Adults
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Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD
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Depression & Mood Challenges
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Anxiety, Panic, OCD
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Relationship Concerns
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Attachment Wounds & Childhood Problems
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Self-Esteem & Confidence
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Stress & Burnout
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​Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Mindfulness-Based Techniques
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Cassie holds a Master's in Counselling Psychology from Western University and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours. She is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
CRPO License # 21883Outside the office, I'm happiest when I can spend time outdoors, although I'm just as content curled up on the couch with my two cats and a good book. I value having space to slow down and reconnect, something I believe matters both inside and outside the therapy room.


Trauma therapy at Blue Coast Psychotherapy can help you process past experiences and move forward.
TRAUMA CAN SHOW UP AS:
Persistent low mood, a feeling of heaviness, or a lack of enjoyment in things that used to bring you joy?
Flashbacks or intrusive memories
Nightmares or disturbed sleep
Hypervigilance or feeling “on edge”
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
Numbness, detachment, or avoidance
Anxiety, depression, or irritability
Trouble concentrating or remembering things
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself or others?
Do you feel stuck in the effects of trauma? Are previous experiences making it hard to feel safe, connected, or at peace?
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on both the mind and body, shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. You may notice it in the form of anxiety, sleepless nights, feeling constantly on edge, or a deep sense of disconnection. At Blue Coast Psychotherapy, we understand that healing from trauma isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about gently creating space for safety, resilience, and reconnection. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, we support you in processing painful experiences and moving toward a life where calm, balance, and wholeness feel possible again.
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We acknowledge that our practice is located on the traditional territory of the Chippewa, Odawa, Potawatomi, and Delaware Nations.
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