Therapy for Trauma in New Brunswick
Trauma can leave lasting effects on how you think, feel and experience the world. You might feel constantly on edge, disconnected from yourself, easily triggered or overwhelmed by memories you wish would fade. Sometimes trauma is tied to a single event. Other times, it’s the result of repeated experiences over time.
Trauma can look very different from one person to another—some people experience intrusive memories or strong emotional reactions, while others notice numbness, avoidance, difficulty trusting others, or feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. Healing often involves gently making sense of what happened and helping the nervous system feel safe again.
Healing is possible — and it doesn’t require you to relive everything all at once. We approach trauma work with care, pacing and a strong focus on emotional safety.
What we help with…
We support children, teens and adults navigating a range of trauma-related concerns, including:
Intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, hypervigilance, emotional numbness or feeling unsafe even when you logically know you are not in danger.
A trauma-related condition that develops after prolonged or repeated exposure to interpersonal harm, often in relationships where safety and trust were compromised. C-PTSD can affect emotional regulation, self-worth, identity and the ability to form safe, trusting relationships. Therapy focuses on building safety, stabilizing emotions and gradually processing the impact of long-term trauma.
Accidents, Medical Trauma & Sudden Loss
Car accidents, serious injuries, medical emergencies or the sudden death of someone close can create shock, fear and lingering stress responses. Therapy can help you process the event and regain a sense of safety and stability.
childhood abuse
Physical, emotional or sexual abuse experienced during childhood can continue to affect self-worth, attachment patterns, boundaries and nervous system regulation in adulthood.
Sexual Trauma or AssaulT
Experiences that may impact trust, relationships, body image, intimacy and feelings of safety. Therapy offers a confidential, compassionate space to process what happened and rebuild a sense of control.
Racial Trauma & Racial Identity Concerns
The cumulative impact of racism, discrimination, microaggressions or identity-based harm. We recognize the systemic and intergenerational layers of racial trauma and provide culturally responsive, affirming care.
SINGLE INCIDENT TRAUMA
A distressing or life-threatening event that happens suddenly and overwhelms your ability to cope. Even a single experience can leave lasting emotional and physical effects.
domestic violence
Past or current experiences of coercion, control, emotional abuse or physical harm within intimate relationships. We prioritize safety, validation and empowerment.
bullying
Experiences at school, work, or online—including cyberbullying—that have impacted confidence, identity and emotional well-being. Bullying can involve repeated criticism, exclusion, intimidation, harassment or public humiliation. These experiences can leave lasting effects, such as self-doubt, anxiety, shame or difficulty trusting others, even long after the bullying has stopped.
religious trauma
Spiritual abuse, harmful doctrine, community exclusion or fear-based belief systems that continue to affect identity, autonomy and emotional safety.
How Therapy Can Help
Trauma therapy is not about “just talking it through.” It’s about helping your nervous system feel safer, more regulated and less reactive over time.
In therapy, we may:
Build grounding and stabilization skills
Strengthen emotional regulation and coping tools
Process traumatic memories at a pace that feels manageable
Address shame, self-blame and internalized beliefs
Restore a sense of agency and personal power
Support identity exploration and healing
Improve relationship patterns and boundaries
Who We Help
We support:
Children, youth and adults who have experienced bullying, family conflict or traumatic events
Individuals navigating identity-based harm, relational trauma or past abuse
Children, youth and adults processing childhood abuse, sexual trauma, domestic violence, religious trauma or racial trauma
Individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds seeking affirming, identity-conscious care
You will not be rushed. You will not be pressured to share more than you’re ready to. Healing happens through safety, collaboration and trust.
How It Works
The first step in getting support is to fill out this form. Based on your requirements, we’ll match you with someone we feel is best suited to help you. Alternatively, you can take our quiz and get matched with an appropriate therapist for your needs.
Our therapists use trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, somatic strategies, attachment-focused therapy and cognitive therapies — always tailored to your unique needs and readiness.
Counselling sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually, whichever you prefer. Sessions typically run 50 minutes long. How often you attend sessions is discussed collaboratively and is based on your needs and schedule. You are always in control of your therapy, working at your own pace, and can choose the frequency and length to best suit your needs.
About Laura Gatien & Associates
At Laura Gatien & Associates, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to mental health treatment, offering clients access a diverse team of professionals with various expertise and specialties who learn from and can refer to one another. We take a holistic approach to treatment and believe everything makes perfect sense in the context of your life experiences.
Quality care is very important to us as a team, and we ensure this is upheld through regular clinical meetings, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, as well as using evidence-based frameworks. This helps us provide you with the best care for your individual needs so you can make progress sooner.
Our clients benefit from shared resources that exist within a team and the peace of mind that they are not just working with an individual, but are part of a broader mental health community learning and growing together.
We prioritize accessibility and availability of services, providing limited wait times and evening appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. We will regularly ask for feedback on your experience here so we can continue to improve.
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You Deserve Support
If trauma or abuse continues to affect your mood, relationships, confidence or sense of safety, you don’t have to carry it alone.
Book an appointment today to begin healing in a space that prioritizes your safety, dignity and voice.