PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can deeply affect your daily life — your relationships, your sense of safety, and your ability to feel truly present. At Sage Mental Health in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, we offer compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your journey of healing and resilience.

Trauma impacts people in unique ways. Whether you’re navigating the emotional aftermath of a single event or the cumulative effects of prolonged stress, our team of experienced clinicians is here to help you rebuild a life grounded in safety, connection, and self-compassion.

Evidence-Based Approaches: EMDR and Beyond

One of the most effective therapies for trauma and PTSD is EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR helps the brain process traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional charge — alleviating distress without the need for prolonged verbal retelling of the trauma. At Sage Mental Health, our clinicians are trained in trauma-informed EMDR techniques that support you at your pace in a safe, guided environment.

In addition to EMDR, we offer other therapeutic modalities suited to your needs, including cognitive–behavioral strategies, somatic approaches, mindfulness-based techniques, and strength-based counselling. Our goal is to create an individualized treatment plan that honours your lived experience and fosters real healing.

Healing in Relationships: Couples Counselling

Trauma doesn’t just happen to individuals — it impacts relationships, connections, and communication patterns. At Sage Mental Health, we also provide couples counselling in Vancouver for partners navigating the ripple effects of trauma together.

Couples counselling can help you:

• Improve emotional safety and trust
  
• Strengthen communication
  
• Understand trauma responses within the relationship
  
• Heal relational wounds
  
• Build collaborative coping strategies

Whether you and your partner are experiencing stress related to PTSD symptoms, attachment challenges, or life transitions, our therapists support you in building stronger relational foundations.

Maternal and Postpartum Mental Health Support

Trauma can intersect with other critical life experiences, especially in the perinatal period. We understand that the transition to parenthood brings both joy and complex emotional adjustments — particularly for birthing parents.

If you’re seeking maternal mental health in Vancouver, our clinicians offer specialized support for prenatal and postpartum emotional well-being. You may benefit from counselling if you are experiencing feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or persistent distress related to childbirth, bonding, or identity shifts.

For families in the Fraser Valley, we also offer postpartum counselling in Mission and postpartum counselling in Chilliwack. These services are designed to support you through:

• Baby blues or postpartum depression

• Anxiety related to parenting changes

• Sleep disruption and mood regulation

• Trauma tied to childbirth or early parenthood

• Adjustment challenges as you navigate your new role

Parenthood doesn’t come with a manual — and it certainly doesn’t come with a requirement to struggle alone. Our counsellors are here to support your emotional health as you grow into this new chapter.

Why Choose Sage Mental Health?

At Sage Mental Health, you are met with warmth, professionalism, and a belief in your capacity for healing. We offer:

• Trauma-informed, evidence-based care

• A holistic approach tailored to your needs

• Flexible appointment options

• Collaborative treatment planning

• A supportive, stigma-free environment

Whether you are seeking trauma therapy, couples counselling Vancouver residents trust, or maternal and postpartum support in Vancouver, Mission, or Chilliwack, we are committed to walking alongside you with compassion and expertise.

Take the First Step

Healing from trauma and PTSD is possible — and it starts with connection. If you’re ready to explore how therapy can support your journey, contact Sage Mental Health today. Compassionate care is within reach, and we’re here to help you find peace, resilience, and empowerment every step of the way.