204-881-8317 | 305F Madison Street, Winnipeg | alignedfocus@outlook.com
Does this Sound Familiar?
THOUGHTS
Intrusive memories or unwanted thoughts
Constantly anticipating danger or worst-case scenarios
Difficulty trusting yourself or others
Feeling stuck in the past
Negative beliefs about yourself, others, or the world
EMOTIONS
Anxiety, fear, or emotional overwhelm
Feeling numb or disconnected from yourself or others
Shame, guilt, or self-blame
Irritability, anger, or emotional outbursts
Difficulty experiencing joy, connection, or peace
BEHAVIORS & PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
Being easily startled or constantly on alert
Avoiding people, places, or situations that feel triggering
Difficulty relaxing or feeling safe
Feeling physically tense, exhausted, or overwhelmed
Trauma can leave lasting emotional, physical, and psychological effects, but healing is possible. Whether your experiences stem from childhood trauma, relationship trauma, grief and loss, accidents, violence, or other difficult life events, therapy can help you process what happened, rebuild a sense of safety, and move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
Why Choose Us?
-Specialized support for trauma, PTSD, childhood adversity, and difficult life experiences
-Client-centered Approach
-EMDR-trained clinicians
-Child, youth, adult, couples, and family therapy
-Culturally responsive and inclusive practice
-Virtual and in-person options
-Warm, collaborative approach
-Evidence-based treatment (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Emotion-focus therapy, IFS, Gottman, Systemic family therapy)
You Don’t Have To Carry Trauma Alone
Healing from trauma doesn't mean forgetting what happened. It means learning how to move forward without the past continuing to control your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of wellbeing.
We provide compassionate, evidence-based trauma therapy in Winnipeg to help you feel safer, more grounded, and more connected to yourself, your relationships, and the life you want to live.
Meet Our Trauma Therapists
Mary Ajayi
Certified Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist BA. (Hons) Psych, MA.CPsych, C.C.C, EMDR Therapist
Gertrude Ngengetereze
Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Therapist BSW, MSW, CCTP, EMDR Therapist
Our therapists uses various therapy approaches including Cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamics..., to provide a compassionate, supportive space to process your experiences, understand these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, rebuild a sense of safety, strengthen emotional regulation, and create a pathway toward healing, resilience, and lasting growth.
Our Philosophy
"Like clay on the wheel, healing is a process of becoming."
Trauma can change how we see ourselves and the world around us, but it does not define who we are. We believe healing happens through safety, connection, and self-understanding. Our role is to support you as you process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and hopeful
What to Expect
❋ SAFE & SUPPORTIVE CARE
Our therapy services provides a compassionate and confidential space where children, teen, adults can feel heard, respected, and supported at your own pace.
❋Trauma-informed Approach
We understand the impact trauma can have on the nervous system, emotions, relationships, and daily life. Our approach is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in emotional safety.
❋ PERSONALIZED THERAPY
❋ EMOTIONAL Healing & growth
Together, we work toward reducing overwhelm, improving emotional regulation, rebuilding trust, and helping you reconnect with yourself and others.
Starting Therapy
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Your journey begins with a supportive consultation where we explore your concerns, goals, and what brings you to therapy. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, and determine whether our approach feels right for you.
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You’ll connect with a therapist who aligns with your needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an important part of healing. We create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe at your own pace.
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Together through a bio-psychosocial lens, we identify patterns, emotional challenges, stressors, and strengths to create a therapy plan tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
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Sessions focus on developing practical coping strategies, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthier ways of managing anxiety, stress, trauma, or relationship challenges.
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Achieving your goal(s) is not linear. As therapy progresses, we focus on strengthening resilience, maintaining progress, reinforcing healthy coping tools, and helping you move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
Ready to begin?
You do not have to navigate overwhelming emotions alone. Our therapy approaches offers a supportive space to slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
We can’t wait to meet with you!
If you are ready to take the next step, feel free to complete the form with a few details about your needs. Your message will be reviewed and a response will be provided within 48 hours.
In-person & remote options
We are conveniently located in Winnipeg, 305F Madison Street, Winnipeg, MB
Contact us: 204-881-8317 | 305F Madison Street, Winnipeg | Email: alignedfocus@outlook.com