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Who Can Benefit from Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy isn’t only for those who have lived through life-threatening or catastrophic events—what’s often called “big T” trauma (such as abuse, accidents, or major loss). Many people also carry the weight of “little t” trauma—experiences that may not seem extreme on the surface, but still leave lasting emotional affects. This can include things like ongoing stress, childhood neglect, bullying, or difficult relationships.
Both big and little traumas can affect how you feel in your body, how safe you feel in the world, and how connected you are to yourself and others. If you find yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or disconnection, trauma therapy can provide an avenue of healing.
THERAPY FOR "BIG T" TRAUMA
Therapy designed for healing after major, life-altering events such as abuse, accidents, or loss.
THERAPY FOR "LITTLE t" TRAUMA
Helping you process through the cumulative effects of unresolved stress, and emotional and relational wounds
TRAUMA THERAPY FOR ADULTS
Supporting adults in working through both "Big T" and "little t" trauma impacts, and fostering whole-person wellbeing.
TRAUMA THERAPY FOR TEENS
Guiding teens through trauma recovery with care, understanding, and tools for growth.
TRAUMA THERAPY FOR COUPLES
Providing a safe space to heal relational trauma, strengthen attachment, and grow together.
Our Approach to Trauma Therapy
At Blue Coast Psychotherapy, we approach trauma therapy with the goal of providing a safe, supportive space for you to process painful experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and control.
AT BLUE COAST PSYCHOTHERAPY, WE WORK TOWARDS:
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Helping you process experiences in a safe environment with a trained trauma therapist
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Providing you with grounding, self-regulation, and coping techniques to manage overwhelming emotions & increase long-term resilience
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Addressing root causes rather than symptom-focused, and working towards whole-body wellness
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Improving relationships and daily functioning by breaking cycles of fear and avoidance
BLUE COAST HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY
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.
TRAUMA CAN SHOW UP AS:
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Flashbacks or intrusive memories
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Nightmares or disturbed sleep
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Hypervigilance or feeling “on edge”
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Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
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Emotional numbness, detachment, or avoidance
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Anxiety, depression, or irritability
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Trouble concentrating or remembering things
Trauma therapy at Blue Coast Psychotherapy can help you process past experiences and move forward.
Our Core Values
Client-Centered Care
We offer a safe, supportive space where you can show up as your authentic self. Your voice and experience are at the heart of the therapy process.
Holistic & Trauma-Informed
Our approach looks at the whole person. We integrate trauma-informed care to ensure safety, compassion, and understanding throughout your healing process
Commitment to Growth
We believe that growth is a lifelong journey. We’re passionate about continuous learning, reflection, and professional development, so we can offer the most effective care possible.
Holistic & Trauma-Informed
Our approach looks at the whole person. We integrate trauma-informed care to ensure safety, compassion, and understanding throughout your healing journey.
Commitment to Growth
We believe that growth is a lifelong journey. We’re passionate about continuous learning, reflection, and professional development, so we can offer the most effective care possible.
How We Can Help With Trauma
Our therapists at Blue Coast Psychotherapy utilize a variety of integrative, holistic methods to work towards healing trauma and fostering whole-body wellbeing.
Rooted in evidence-based practice, EMDR is a powerful modality that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories and restore emotional balance. By using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps the brain reprocess stuck memories, reducing the emotional charge they carry. Over time, this allows you to feel more grounded, less triggered, and better able to move forward with a sense of peace and resilience.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that helps you understand and heal the different “parts” of yourself. Rather than pushing away difficult emotions or inner voices, IFS helps you connect with them in a safe and supportive way, uncovering the protective roles they play. Through this process, you can access your authentic self, foster inner peace, and move toward lasting healing and self-acceptance.
Somatic therapies focus on the powerful connection between mind and body. By gently tuning into physical sensations, breath, and movement, these approaches help release stored stress and trauma that talking alone may not fully reach. Somatic work supports nervous system regulation, fosters a sense of safety, and restores balance—helping you feel more grounded, present, and connected to yourself.
Cognitive therapies such as CBT, CPT, and DBT focus on understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. These approaches provide practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, regulate emotions, and build healthier coping strategies. By learning tools to shift perspective and manage difficult emotions, clients can reduce distress, improve relationships, and feel more in control of their lives.
Meet Our Therapists
THERAPISTS IN SARNIA & ACROSS ONTARIO
Finding the right therapist is the first step forward. Connect with our therapists at Blue Coast Psychotherapy who are dedicated to supporting your healing and well-being.
Brianna King, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
Director of Blue Coast Psychotherapy
Focus on trauma, attachment-based concerns, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, eating concerns, substance abuse, addictions, dissociation, and more.
How to Get Started
Book a free consultation with a Sarnia psychotherapist by clicking the “Book Online” button.
If you have any questions or can't find a time that works for you, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email – we’re here to help you take the next step.
We aim to make starting therapy as easy as possible. We offer in-person sessions at our Sarnia location and online therapy for clients throughout Ontario.
Contact Us
HEAL FROM PAST WOUNDS & PTSD SYMPTOMS
REBUILD SAFETY & NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
RESTORE BALANCE IN MIND AND BODY
You don’t have to carry the weight of trauma alone. With the right support, recovery and resilience are possible.
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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