Licensed therapists for trauma and PTSD in Winnipeg, online and in person. Watch intro videos, compare approaches and credentials, and book a free 15-minute consultation directly.
Out-of-province licensed PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) therapists insured to provide online therapy in Manitoba. Timezone availability may vary.
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosis that can follow exposure to traumatic events. You can book a PTSD therapist directly, and a diagnosis or doctor's referral is not needed to start.
The American Psychological Association's PTSD guideline recommends offering three psychotherapies: cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure. Ask a therapist which of the three they use.
A bio lists training, but it cannot tell you how a therapist sounds when you describe something painful. Each First Session profile has a short intro video for that. This page also lists therapists elsewhere in Canada who are insured to provide online care in Manitoba.
A therapist can lead PTSD treatment in an office or by video. A video session lets you attend from a room you choose.
Therapists in the second list above live outside Manitoba and are insured to provide online care to clients in the province.
According to the Manitoba College of Social Workers, the titles Social Worker and Registered Social Worker are protected under The Social Work Profession Act. The Psychologists Registration Act restricts the word psychologist to registered people.
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association reports that Manitoba does not regulate counselling therapy or psychotherapy (page current as of February 2024). The designation on each First Session profile shows which credential a therapist holds.
GreenShield reports national private-pay ranges of $120 to $200 per session for social workers, $140 to $225 for counsellors and $200 to $400 for psychologists. Fees appear on each profile before you book.
Manulife states that coverage amounts, maximums and practitioner types depend on the plan. You receive a receipt after each session to submit for reimbursement.
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba says its PTSD presumption applies to all workers covered by workers compensation in the province. A physician or psychologist must make the diagnosis, and the board reviews each claim individually.
Serving and former Canadian Forces members and eligible RCMP members can also use the Operational Stress Injury Clinic at Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg.
The APA guideline names cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure. CAMH advises referral to a psychotherapist experienced in treating psychological trauma. Look for those therapy names, or EMDR, and for years of trauma work in the bio.
Telling your story to a new person is hard. A short video shows a therapist's pace, tone and the way they talk about trauma before you commit time or money.
Some plans name the titles they cover, such as psychologist, registered social worker or counsellor. Read your benefits booklet first, then filter by designation and compare it with the title on the profile.
Book the free 15-minute consultation. Ask which trauma therapies they are trained in, how they pace the first sessions, and what happens if a memory feels too strong during a session.
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No. The First Session listing page states that self-referral is allowed and that no diagnosis or doctor's referral is needed. Book a therapist whose profile lists trauma or PTSD.
A diagnosis matters for a workers' compensation claim. The WCB of Manitoba says a physician or psychologist must diagnose PTSD for its presumption to apply.
It can. The WCB says that if a worker was exposed to certain traumatic events and is diagnosed with PTSD, it can presume the job caused it unless proven otherwise.
The presumption does not guarantee approval, because the board reviews each claim individually. Contact the WCB before you book to ask what it needs from your therapist.
Coverage depends on your plan and the therapist's designation. Plannera's description of one Canada Life plan shows that eligibility follows professional title, with psychologists and social workers covered and counsellors and psychotherapists added in September 2024.
Read your benefits booklet for the titles it names. Then match them to the designation shown on the First Session profile.
The APA guideline recommends offering cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure. It also names cognitive therapy, EMDR and narrative exposure therapy, with a conditional suggestion.
Ask a therapist which of these they are trained in. You can also browse Winnipeg therapists trained in EMDR using the links below.
Yes. The second list on this page holds therapists insured to provide online therapy in Manitoba. The Plannera page on Canada Life coverage notes that online appointments are included in that plan.
The First Session EMDR page for Winnipeg says bilateral stimulation is adapted for video sessions. Pick a private room where you can pause if you need to.
Klinic Community Health lists free community counselling, with drop-in counselling at 545 Broadway and 845 Regent Avenue West. Its 24-hour crisis line is 204-786-8686, or 1-888-322-3019 toll-free.
Some First Session therapists offer sliding-scale fees, which appear on their profiles. Canadian Forces members and eligible RCMP members can contact the Operational Stress Injury Clinic at Deer Lodge Centre.
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