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Therapy for What the Mind & Body Have Carried.
Trauma-focused psychotherapy integrating EMDR, somatic and nervous-system approaches. Specialized support through trauma, anxiety, depression and medical experiences such as cancer and organ transplant journeys, grief and major life transitions.
Areas Of Support
Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. I offer trauma-focused therapy that considers both what you've experienced and how those experiences may continue to show up in your mind, body and nervous system.
Explore specialized support for trauma and EMDR, medical and cancer experiences, organ transplant journeys, grief, and nature-based therapy. Virtual sessions available in Ontario and British Columbia. In-person sessions available in K/W, Cambridge and Oxford County.
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you're navigating trauma, mental health challenges, a medical diagnosis, cancer, organ transplant, grief, or simply a difficult chapter, therapy can offer a place to process, heal and reconnect with yourself.
Trauma & EMDR
Support for childhood and adult trauma, PTSD, relationship and workplace experiences, accidents, and experiences that continue to feel stuck in the mind and body.
Mental Health & Life Challenges
Support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, self-worth, grief, life transitions and the times when life simply feels overwhelming.
Medical & Cancer Support
Support through diagnosis, treatment, medical trauma, chronic illness, cancer, recovery and adjusting to changes in your body, identity and life.
Organ Transplant Support
Specialized support for recipients, caregivers and families through waiting, surgery, recovery and life after transplant.
Nature-Based Therapy
Walk-and-talk and outdoor psychotherapy for those who feel more comfortable moving, connecting with nature or working outside a traditional office.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Healing and understanding can happen outside of individual therapy, too.
I provide educational webinars and mental wellness resources focused on trauma, nervous system regulation, medical experiences and the organ transplant journey. My work includes collaborating with the Canadian Transplant Association and other organizations in the transplant community to make mental health information more accessible to recipients, caregivers, and families.
Organ Transplant Mental Wellness
Free webinars and resources supporting recipients, caregivers and families throughout the transplant journey.
Medical Trauma & the Nervous System
Education and practical strategies for understanding the impact medical experiences can have on the body and nervous system.
Trauma, Healing & Regulation
Practical education about trauma, EMDR, somatic approaches and nervous system regulation.
Hi, I'm
Amy Haertel
MSW/RSW, Psychotherapist
EMDR Certified Therapist
Somatic & Nervous-System
Nature-Based Therapy
NIHB Accepted
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to show up as yourself.
With more than 20 years of experience supporting people through trauma, loss, crisis and significant life changes, my approach brings together evidence-based trauma therapy with an understanding of how our experiences are held in both the mind and body.
I integrate EMDR, somatic and nervous-system approaches, CBT/DBT and mindfulness, while adapting therapy to the person in front of me—not expecting you to adapt to therapy.
Sessions are available online across Ontario and in nature-based settings for those who prefer something different from a traditional therapy office.
How to Get Started
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Let's Connect
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. Ask questions, tell me a little about what you're looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Your First Session
We'll explore what's bringing you to therapy, what you've experienced, your strengths and what you'd like to change. Together, we'll begin creating a plan that fits you.
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Begin The Work
Therapy may include talking, EMDR, somatic work, nervous system regulation, mindfulness or other approaches. We'll adapt the process as we go based on what you need.
Ready to Begin?
Finding the right therapist matters. Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, talk about what you're looking for and see whether AMES Therapy feels like the right fit.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. My goal is to make getting started as simple and comfortable as possible.
Choose Your Safest Place
Therapy can happen where you feel most comfortable. Choose online therapy from anywhere in Ontario or explore available nature-based options. Together, we'll find an approach and environment that feels right for you.