We are a team of therapists who are specialized in treating trauma and complex trauma
Welcome to the Hamilton Trauma Therapy Centre. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to providing specialized Therapy Services focused on Trauma and Complex Trauma.
Our team is guided by a set of shared values, including:
Learning and Growth: Our team stays on the cutting edge of new trauma treatment. We are committed to learning and growing
Evidence- Based: We always create a treatment plan and help you understand what we are doing and why. Our treatment plans are based on the best evidence for what helps people with these issues.
Over- Communication: We communicate with you and with each other
Over Deliver: We always consider what is in the best interest of those we serve, and we go the extra mile to deliver.
Healthy Community: We build our trauma community through open communication, healthy conflict and following through our commitments.
Meet the Team
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Rebecca Woodall
Clinical Director and Social Worker
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Kaitlin MacLean
Social Worker
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Tamara Sandor
Social Worker
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Monica Boulis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Megan Klose
Administration
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Shruti Shah
Registered Social Worker
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Michelle Cassidy
Social Worker
Tamara Sandor
Social Worker
Tamara is a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW). She approaches clients from a place of respect, acceptance, compassion and humility. Two areas of focus for Tamara are grief and post-traumatic symptoms. She is happy to provide support for whatever challenges you are currently facing, and a welcoming space for whatever is present for you in a given session.
Her work is informed by:
Person-Centered Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic Parts Work
CURRENT WAIT LIST: Accepting new clients
Monica Boulis, RP-Q
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Monica is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in the areas of trauma, Complex PTSD, and mood disorders, and providing therapeutic services to individuals age 16+. Provides services in English, French, and Arabic.
Monica holds an MSc. in Psychotherapy from McMaster University, and an MSc. in Psychology from Université de Montréal. She focuses on working with trauma from an attachment-based and sociocultural lens by drawing from her experience, working in a center for Trauma and Addiction with military, veterans and first responders. She also draws from her work in the community and hospital settings for several years as a rehab support worker with MVA, TBI, WSIB and refugee clients. Monica’s approach stems from leveraging clients' cultural and belief systems through warmth and humour to strengthen the therapeutic relationship and client engagement.
Monica is trained in a variety of approaches:
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness-Based CBT
Solution-focused approach
Interpersonal Therapy
Monica is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
CURRENT WAIT LIST: Currently accepting new clients
Shruti Shah MA, MSW
Social Worker
I am a Registered Social Worker (MA, RSW) dedicated to helping adults, teens, couples, and older adults achieve their therapeutic goals through a collaborative and supportive approach. I use evidence-based practices to empower individuals in navigating life’s challenges and building resilience. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, the Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based perspectives. I am committed to fostering a compassionate, client-centered space where each person feels supported and equipped to reach their fullest potential.
CURRENT WAIT LIST: Currently accepting new clients
Michelle Cassidy MSW, RSW
Social Worker
I am a Social Worker who is committed to walking alongside you as you navigate life. I offer a warm, non-pathologizing, authentic space for compassionate exploration. I specialize in Grief and Bereavement, Trauma, Navigating Illness and End of Life, Transitional Stress, and Perfectionism.
I work eclectically but draw most intensively from Internal Family Systems, Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior therapies. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship and the brain/body connection. Our work together is collaborative and flexible.
You may be at a place where it's hard to imagine things getting any better; that's an okay starting place. We'll move towards a place of hope together without inauthentic "silver linings". I am happy to walk with you within the pain and overwhelm and act as a guide and compassionate witness.
I provide service to youth and adults from an attachment based, trauma-informed and culturally humble place.
CURRENT WAIT LIST: Currently accepting new clients
Kaitlin MacLean MSW, RSW
Social Worker
Kaitlin is a registered social worker (MSW, RSW) providing therapeutic services to individuals who have experience trauma and complex trauma. Kaitlin will work with you to listen to what you need and establish a treatment plan that works for you.
She uses a variety of approaches including: EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Kaitlin will check in with you to make sure that your work together is meeting your goals and clinical needs
Outside of therapy, you can find Kaitlin walking her dogs!
CURRENT WAIT LIST: 3 months
Rebecca Woodall MSW, RSW
Owner and founder of Hamilton Trauma Therapy Centre
Have you been struggling to find the right therapist? Do you feel stuck, like your therapy is just talking, and nothing seems to be changing in your life?
I’m a trauma therapist, specializing in treating trauma, Complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. I know that recovery from trauma requires a therapist who is a good for for your presenting concerns.
I use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, and much more to help you through your struggles with trauma and C-PTSD.
CURRENT WAIT LIST: 6 Months
Megan Klose
Administration
Megan is a student currently completing her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University. Megan is working on the administrative team here at Hamilton Trauma Therapy Centre. She is happy to chat with you to get you matched up with a therapist that is right for you.