Ontario's Leading Anxiety & Trauma Clinic
Guiding you from fear to freedom.
Therapy for women who are ready to move from hyper-vigilance and overwhelm to calm confidence and inner resilience.
Focused on evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD/cPTSD.
In Person and Online Appointments Available
Covered By Most Extended Benefits. Direct Billing Option
Focusing on Anxiety & Trauma
You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside you feel:
Constantly on edge, hyper-vigilant, or bracing for the next thing to go wrong
Numb, detached, or shut down after trying to stay strong for too long
Haunted by memories or triggers that pull you back into old pain
Struggling with sleep, focus, or emotional regulation
Unsure who you are beneath the anxiety, people-pleasing, or perfectionism
Whether your trauma stems from childhood experiences, relationship wounds, loss, or chronic stress, your symptoms aren’t random — they’re messages from your body asking for healing and safety.
Our Approach:Trauma-Informed, Body-Centered & Compassionate
At Healing Journey Services, we understand trauma not as something “wrong with you,” but as a protective pattern your nervous system created to help you survive.
Healing begins when your body feels safe enough to let go.
We combine evidence-based therapy with holistic healing methods to support you on every level — mind, body, and spirit.
Our Integrative Approach Includes
Trauma-informed psychotherapy (for anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, and complex trauma)
Somatic and nervous system regulation techniques — helping your body learn it’s safe again
Mind-body and energy approaches to restore balance and connection
Holistic tools — breathwork, mindfulness, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance
Collaborative care from a multidisciplinary team of practitioners from therapists and functional medicine pracitioners
Our goal is to help you move from simply coping to truly healing — so you can feel safe, connected, and at peace in your own skin.
Areas of Specialization
One of the most important things to consider when choosing a therapist... does their training and experience align with what I am looking to heal.
We are passionate at providing you high quality care and specialize in the following areas:
Anxiety
Depression
Panic Attacks
Stress &
Burn Out
Birth Trauma /Postpartum
Childhood Trauma
Complex
PTSD
PTSD
Sexual Abuse
Narcissistic Abuse
Relationship Issues
Domestic Violence
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Couples Therapy
Therapy in Arabic
Therapy for Deaf
Our team is here to support you through other challenges as well,
including grief, substance abuse, and many more.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
What Healing Can Feel Like:
As your nervous system begins to regulate, many clients notice:
Less reactivity and fewer emotional crashes
A sense of calm and confidence returning
Better sleep and energy
Stronger boundaries and healthier relationships
The ability to be present without fear taking over
Healing is not linear — it’s a journey back to yourself. We walk beside you every step of the way.
Meet Our Team
Karah Kirkland
Jessica Brown
Nicole Pitt
Jodie Ellenor
Doaa Mahrous
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
In Person (Saugeen Shores) & Virtual
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Virtual
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Virtual
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
In Person (Saugeen Shoes) & Virtual
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual
Whether you are looking for traditional talk therapy, or something a different, that goes deeper and really targets trauma, we have you covered
Evidence-Based Practice
We get it! It is important that we use approaches you trust!
That is why we incorporate various evidence-based practices that both include and go beyond traditional talk therapy approaches and allow you to heal trauma in a different way.
Our therapists have training these evidence based approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
EMDR
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
Functional Medicine
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Therapy can be empowering, transforming
& deeply healing.
Contact Us To Get Started
STEP ONE: CONTACT US
There a multiple ways get get in touch depending on your comfort level. You can call, text, email or fill out the form below.
STEP TWO: SET UP A 15 MINUTE CONSULT
You can connect to our administration team and/or a therapist for a complimentary phone call to ask questions, learn about our process and the next steps forward. This is your chance to find out if the therapist is a good fit, without a committment
STEP THREE: SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Begin your healing journey. Whether it is through video sessions virtually or in person at our Saugeen Shores office, set up your first appointment today.
Servicing Saugeen Shores (Port Elgin) and the surrounding community at the Powerlink Offices
We provide services to both Canadian and USA clients and have helped hundreds of women in both countries help trauma and anxiety
Services We Offer:
Individual & Couples Therapy (in-person and virtual) — personalized sessions to unpack patterns, release stuck trauma, and rebuild safety
Group Programs & Courses — (virtual only) guided healing journeys in supportive community
Workshops & Retreats — (in-person and virtual) immersive spaces for deep nervous system repair
Free Resources — trauma-healing guides, anxiety tools, and holistic practices
What Are Our Clients Saying ?
Note: As a licensed therapist, I cannot provide testimonials for therapy service. These outcomes are from clients who worked with me in my coaching programs, but can also be achievable through therapy too!
Free Resources
Adrenal Guide
10 Supplements To Heal Anxiety Naturally
5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety in 7 Days
