Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trauma and Addiction Therapy in Niagara Falls, ON
Niagara Counselling & Online Therapy, founded in 2015, is a private practice led by Dr. Adrienne Richardson, a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and relationship therapy. Our approach integrates Gestalt psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, and evidence-based methodologies to address PTSD, anxiety, depression, and complex relational dynamics. With specialized training from institutions like The Meadows and the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, we offer individual, couples, and family therapy, alongside intensive retreats and online courses designed to make mental health support accessible.Our practice emphasizes holistic healing, combining academic rigor with compassionate care to help clients rebuild their lives through self-awareness and emotional regulation. We serve clients in Niagara Falls, Toronto, and virtually across North America, prioritizing confidentiality, personalized treatment, and community mental health initiatives like subsidized art therapy programs.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counselling
Addiction Recovery
Family Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Anger Management
ADHD Support
Grief Counselling
Online Therapy
Couples Retreats
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized trauma and addiction therapy experience.
- Our unique integration of Gestalt and somatic therapy addresses mind-body connections.
- Intensive 3-day couples retreats provide accelerated relationship healing.
- Certified by leading institutions including The Meadows and Gestalt Institute of Toronto.
- We provide accessible mental health options through subsidized art therapy programs.
Associations and certifications
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
- Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT)
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for PTSD and complex trauma using somatic experiencing and Gestalt techniques. Addresses relationship betrayal, childhood trauma, and stress-related disorders through body-mind integration. Helps clients restore emotional regulation and rebuild trust in personal and professional relationships.
Couples Counselling
Gottman and Gestalt-informed therapy for couples addressing infidelity, communication breakdowns, and PTSD-related relationship challenges. Includes intensive 3-day retreats focusing on rebuilding trust, improving conflict resolution, and strengthening emotional connections through structured therapeutic interventions.
Addiction Recovery
Certified sex addiction treatment combining 12-step principles with trauma-informed care. Addresses co-occurring disorders like anxiety and depression while helping clients establish sobriety through individual therapy, partner trauma recovery, and relapse prevention strategies tailored to both personal and relational healing.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP-Advanced) services focusing on nervous system regulation for trauma survivors. Uses body-based techniques to release stored tension, improve emotional resilience, and enhance mindfulness practices for managing anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic stress symptoms.
Online Therapy
Secure teletherapy programs offering 8-week structured courses for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. Combines psychoeducation with interactive exercises at reduced rates, providing accessible mental health support for clients unable to attend in-person sessions across Canada and the US.
People
Adrienne Richardson
Registered Psychotherapist & Founder
Dr. Adrienne Richardson is a PhD-certified Gestalt psychotherapist with 20+ years in trauma recovery. Specializes in addiction, PTSD, and couples therapy. Developed evidence-based stress reduction programs for caregivers and offers intensive retreats for relationship healing.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine Gestalt psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, and evidence-based trauma recovery methods. Our approach integrates body-mind awareness with relational therapy for comprehensive healing.
Do you accept insurance?
Ontario residents can use health insurance benefits through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Check with your provider for coverage details on psychotherapy services.
Are online therapy options available?
Yes, we offer 8-week online courses for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery at reduced rates. Sessions include structured therapeutic content accessible weekly for flexible learning.
What are your couples retreats like?
Our 3-day intensive retreats in Arizona provide 12 hours of personalized therapy focusing on rebuilding trust, improving communication, and healing relationship trauma through experiential exercises and guided sessions.
How do you address addiction treatment?
We use Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) protocols combined with trauma-informed care. Treatment includes individual therapy, partner recovery support, and relapse prevention strategies for sustainable sobriety.
Reviews (1)
Joe Vieira
Sep 14, 2019
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Amazing amazing woman ! Absolutely helped me in my time of need ! Taught me a lot of coping skills . Truly great full for this help that Adrienne Richardson gave me.
