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Struggling isn’t a weakness—it’s a sign you deserve support.

At the Institute for Trauma and Stress Recovery, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care to help you heal, build resilience, and regain control.

06/05/2026

Meet Ashley Neveu, Registered Psychotherapist & co-Clinical Director at the Institute for Trauma and Stress Recovery.

Ashley supports clients with trauma, relationships, and disordered eating, and takes a casual, comfortable approach to therapy.

Ashley’s work focuses on creating relationships with her clients and students that foster growth and resilience.

A certified EMDR therapist, she is also a Consultant-in-Training, so any clinician working toward certification can access Ashley’s services to learn more about what she is so passionate about – EMDR!

Ashley is currently accepting new clients at both our Mitchell and Stratford Locations.

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06/01/2026

For some, Pride Month brings celebration and connection.

For others, it can also bring grief, fear, loneliness, or reminders of times they did not feel accepted or safe.

At ITSR, we believe mental health care should be affirming, respectful, and grounded in creating emotional safety for all clients.

You deserve support where you can show up fully as yourself.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

05/29/2026

Meet Kate McLintock, Registered Social Worker, psychotherapist at the Institute for Trauma and Stress Recovery.

Kate supports clients with anxiety and other mood disorders, communication, and emotion regulation, and takes a collaborative approach to therapy.

Kate’s work focuses on helping clients develop insight, experience growth, and create meaningful change in their lives.

Kate is currently accepting new clients at the Mitchell location.

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05/26/2026

A common misconception is that trauma only refers to major, obvious events.

In reality, trauma can also come from ongoing stress, difficult relationships, or experiences where you didn’t feel safe or supported.

Anything that happens that feels:
❤️‍🩹too much, too fast, too soon (sudden, overwhelming events)
❤️‍🩹too much for too long (prolonged exposure to stress)
❤️‍🩹too little for too long (ongoing neglect of basic needs like safety, nurturance, emotional attunement)

If something impacted you, it matters.

And it’s worth getting support.

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05/22/2026

Meet Christine McCarthy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at the Institute for Trauma and Stress Recovery.

Christine supports clients with significant life changes, trauma, and relationship building, and takes a compassionate, grounding approach to therapy.

Her work blends emotional support with practical tools to manage life’s ebbs and flows.

Christine is currently accepting new clients at the Stratford location.

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05/20/2026

One of the biggest barriers to starting therapy is not knowing what to expect.

A lot of people worry they won’t say the “right” thing, or that they need to have everything figured out first.

📣 YOU DON'T! Come as you are, we'll figure out the rest.

Therapy is a space to show up as you are, and start from there.

What if today was the day you chose healing over holding it in?

Available in Stratford, Mitchell, and virtually.
Now accepting new clients.

(📷 of the beautiful Ottawa River)

05/15/2026

Meet Cheryl Otto, Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW) at the Institute for Trauma and Stress Recovery.

Cheryl supports children aged 5-15 and provides NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback to all ages. She takes a warm, non-judgmental approach to therapy.

Cheryl's work focuses on helping clients feel understood, improve relationships, and improve overall wellbeing.

During neurofeedback, Cheryl is a calm and grounding presence. When working with children, she can be found literally on the ground, playing games and meeting kids on their level.

Cheryl is currently accepting new clients at both the Mitchell and Stratford locations.

📧[email protected] to book
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05/12/2026

A lot of people who reach out for therapy say the same thing:

“I don’t know if it’s bad enough.”

But if you feel like unclenching your jaw will cause your entire house of cards to crumble -- we're talking to you!!

You might be functioning. Showing up. Managing your responsibilities.

And still feel anxious, disconnected, or exhausted.

You don’t need things to get worse before getting support.

We offer therapy for trauma, anxiety, and stress in Stratford and Mitchell, as well as virtually across Ontario.

You’re allowed to get help before burnout hits.

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05/08/2026

Meet Aaron Halliday, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at the Institute for Trauma and Stress Recovery.

Aaron supports clients with relationships, anxiety, stress, and trauma and takes a collaborative, trauma-informed approach to therapy.

His work focuses on helping clients process trauma, improve relationships, and find ways of managing difficulties with mood, stress, and life transitions.

Aaron is currently accepting new clients.

Sessions with Aaron are available virtually for any resident of Ontario.
📧 [email protected] to book.
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05/06/2026

Mental health isn’t only something to think about when things fall apart.

It shows up in your stress levels, your relationships, your sleep, and how you move through your day.

This year’s Mental Health Awareness theme is “come together," highlighting how important connection is for our wellbeing.

And while connection can be a powerful part of healing, it’s not always easy.

If you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying things on your own, you’re not alone in that experience.

Support can be part of “coming together” too.

At ITSR, we offer therapy for trauma, anxiety, relationships, and more—with in-person sessions in Stratford and Mitchell, as well as virtual options across Ontario.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this could be your sign.

✨Now accepting new clients.
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