Senior Therapist | Clinic and Operations Manager
Alyssa Baldwin is an experienced trauma therapist in Ontario who provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families. With 13 years of experience in the mental health field, Alyssa specializes in helping people understand and heal from difficult experiences, persistent emotional patterns, and the effects trauma can have on relationships, identity, and everyday life.
Alyssa has particular experience supporting people affected by complex trauma, military trauma, family trauma, and organizational trauma. She understands that trauma does not always come from one identifiable event. For many people, its effects develop over time and may appear as anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, difficulty trusting others, relationship challenges, avoidance, or feeling disconnected from yourself.
Her approach is warm, practical, and individualized. Therapy is tailored to the needs, experiences, and goals of each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.
Trauma Therapy in Ontario
As a trauma therapist in Ontario, Alyssa draws from several evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
These approaches can help clients better understand the connection between experiences, thoughts, emotions, physical responses, and behaviour while developing healthier ways of coping and responding.
Alyssa’s trauma-informed approach places a strong emphasis on emotional safety, trust, collaboration, and helping clients work at a pace that feels manageable.
Areas of Support
In addition to her specialization in trauma, Alyssa provides therapy for people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction and substance-use concerns, relationship difficulties, and significant life transitions.
She also has experience providing prenatal and postpartum mental health support, recognizing that pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a parent can bring significant emotional and relationship changes alongside the positive aspects of this stage of life.
Alyssa holds a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, is a Registered Social Worker, and has additional training in drug and alcohol treatment.
Military and Complex Trauma
Alyssa’s experience with military and complex trauma is an important area of her practice. Trauma can affect far more than memories of what happened. It can influence sleep, mood, relationships, emotional regulation, feelings of safety, and how the nervous system responds to everyday situations.
Alyssa helps clients make sense of these responses without judgement while developing strategies that support greater stability, emotional regulation, connection, and confidence.
Working With Alyssa
You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. Alyssa creates a supportive environment where difficult experiences can be explored carefully while keeping treatment focused on the changes that matter to you.
Whether you are coping with PTSD, unresolved trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, or a major change in your life, Alyssa works collaboratively with you to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater emotional well-being.
Book an Appointment With Alyssa Baldwin
Ready to Get Started?
If trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or other mental health concerns are affecting your daily life or relationships, working with an experienced therapist can help.
Contact our scheduling team today to book an appointment with Alyssa Baldwin for specialized trauma therapy. We are here to support you in moving toward greater emotional well-being at a pace that feels comfortable for you.