Modern Psychotherapy for Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD and Depression
Healing starts with a conversation ...
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Because Talk Therapy Changes Lives
You don’t have to keep carrying this alone.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship challenges, our team is here to help you feel safer, stronger, and more like yourself again.
Serving Ontario Clients Since 2013
We’ve built our practice around making therapy more accessible, personal, and supportive so you don’t have to figure it out alone. With flexible scheduling options and a compassionate team, we’ll help you find the right fit and feel safe in the process.
Here’s how we make getting started easier.
We're Located In Burlington, ON
Our office is conveniently located in downtown Burlington, Ontario, with easy highway access and ample parking.
We welcome clients from Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Waterdown, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Mississauga, Grimsby, Ancaster, and St. Catharines.
Prefer virtual sessions? We also offer secure online therapy to clients anywhere in Ontario.
Why People Work With Us
We support clients who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, burnt out, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand.
Some are navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or grief; others come in simply knowing something isn’t right, even if they can’t name it yet.
Using a trauma-focused approach, we help clients feel safer in their bodies, more grounded in their lives, and more connected to themselves.
Our Therapy Team
Our team includes experienced, compassionate therapists who offer thoughtful, trauma-informed support.
Some are trained in EMDR, while others integrate approaches like parts work, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapy.
We’ll help match you with someone who aligns with your goals, pace, and communication style, so therapy feels safe, supportive, and effective.
Therapy Starts With Connection
We offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to make getting started feel less overwhelming.
You’ll connect with our intake coordinator to talk through what’s been coming up and what kind of support you’re looking for.
Together, we’ll find a therapist who feels like a good fit, so you can begin at your own pace.
Feeling Anxious, Numb, or Stuck?
When your system is overwhelmed, it’s hard to feel present, or like yourself.
Maybe you’re anxious, shutting down, or just exhausted from pushing through.
You’re not broken, your body is protecting you. Therapy can help you feel safe again.
Overwhelmed & Always On Edge?
When Everything Feels Too Much
When anxiety is running the show, your mind races, your body feels tense, and rest never feels like rest.
You might look calm on the outside, but inside, you’re wired, alert, and exhausted.
Therapy can help quiet the noise, regulate your nervous system, and bring a sense of calm you can trust.
Disconnected or Numb Inside?
When You Don’t Feel Like You
If you feel like you’re going through the motions but not really here, you’re not alone.
Numbness, people-pleasing, or emotional flatness are often signs that your system is protecting you from overwhelm.
In therapy, we help you safely reconnect, with your emotions, your body, and a deeper sense of self.
Stuck in Survival Mode?
When Your Body Won’t Settle
When trauma lingers, your body may stay ready for danger, even when nothing’s wrong.
Flashbacks, tension, irritability, or shutdown can keep you locked in old patterns without knowing why.
We use trauma-informed therapy and EMDR to help you process safely, release what’s stuck, and move forward.
Meet The Private Matters Team
We’re a diverse group of experienced therapists united by a trauma-informed approach and a commitment to compassionate care.
Our clinicians bring specialized training in EMDR, mindfulness, ACT, parts work, and more, ensuring you’re supported with evidence-based methods tailored to your needs.
As a teaching clinic, we combine fresh perspectives with expert supervision to provide thoughtful, collaborative care that puts you first.
Here, you’ll find a safe space to be heard, understood, and empowered on your healing journey.
Answers to Your Therapy Questions
Curious about therapy? Watch Marleen as she breaks down what to expect and how therapy can support your healing journey.
Taking the first step is hard, but understanding the process can make it feel a little easier.
A Teaching Clinic You Can Trust
Private Matters Psychotherapy is a teaching clinic and a private practice. We don’t just offer therapy, but also train the next generation of trauma-informed therapists. We believe clients benefit most from therapists who are always learning and growing.
For therapists we offer :
- Weekly supervision and mentorship for therapists
- EMDR consultation for trained therapists
- Supervision for clinicians across Canada
For clients we offer :
- Reduced-fee therapy with student therapists
Our students are carefully chosen, well-supported, and share our trauma-focused values.