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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.
Elena Maystruk, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
When you’ve tried the strategies you know, or maybe don't know where to start, stress, anxiety, old wounds, or grief can feel even heavier. Perhaps circumstances have changed or you're just tired from carrying what you can't put down and are finding it tricky to move forward.
In our sessions, you bring the expertise of your lived experience, and I bring support, perspective, and options for new approaches. Together, we explore ways to ease what feels heavy or help you move forward where things feel stuck.
I aim to lead with curiosity and a gentle approach. We work as allies—honouring emotions and thoughts, examining how past experiences can influence the present, while also building toward greater agency and wellbeing.
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Youth (12+)
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Adults
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Older Adults
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Couples
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Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD
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Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Challenges
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Anxiety, Panic, OCD
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Relationship Concerns, Infidelity, Couples Therapy
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Attachment Wounds & Childhood Problems
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Stress & Burnout
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Self-Esteem & Confidence
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Grief & Loss
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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Gottman Method
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Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Narrative therapy
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CBT
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DBT
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Elena is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Before training as a psychotherapist, Elena spent over 10 years in a variety of community- and business-oriented roles, including community journalism and corporate positions, which gave her insight into community life, diverse human experiences, workplace stress supports and organizational dynamics.
Elena has navigated her own career changes, immigration experiences, and life challenges. She keeps in mind that life can sometimes feel unpredictable in good ways, in difficult ways, and everything in between, but the right resources and supports make a difference along the way.I’m a bit of a bookworm! When I’m not in the office, I might be reading on a bench outside when it’s warm, or indoors with my pets. I also enjoy movies and small trips in good company with family and friends.
Serving Sarnia, Lambton Shores, Plympton-Wyoming, Oil Springs, Dawn-Euphemia, Grand Bend, Sombra, Warwick, Brights Grove, Petrolia, Point Edward, Port Lambton, Courtright, Arkona, Kettle Point, Camlachie, and online across Ontario
We acknowledge that our practice is located on the traditional territory of the Chippewa, Odawa, Potawatomi, and Delaware Nations.
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