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Laura McDade Psychotherapy
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  • About
  • My Approach
  • EMDR Therapy
  • Booking
  • PTSD and Trauma
  • Sports Pyschology
Free Consultation

A Personalized, Trauma-Informed Approach to Therapy

Laura McDade, Registered Psychotherapist, Kingston, ON

How I Can Help

 Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. My approach is personalized, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care.


As a Registered Psychotherapist in Kingston, Ontario, I work with individuals navigating experiences such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, neurodivergence, and emotional overwhelm.


Together, we work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, exploring patterns, experiences, and emotions while building tools that support meaningful and lasting change.

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How We Can Work Together

  My approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I believe therapy should feel supportive, empowering, and grounded in a pace that feels comfortable for you. Together, we can explore patterns, experiences, and emotions that may be impacting how you feel and function in the present—while building greater insight, resilience, and self-trust.

My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and better equipped to move forward. While therapy can be deeply meaningful, I also believe it should help you build tools and confidence that support lasting change outside of the therapy room. Life can be challenging for everyone, but with the right support and tools, it can become more manageable. I’m here to support you.

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Therapeutic Modalities

 As a therapist trained in EMDR, I draw from a range of evidence-informed approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). My work is also grounded in trauma-informed and strengths-based perspectives, allowing therapy to remain both structured and flexible depending on what feels most supportive for you.

Our work together may include:

  • EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, PTSD, and distressing life experiences
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore and understand different parts of yourself with compassion
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to strengthen emotional regulation, coping skills, and distress tolerance
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help identify strengths, build momentum, and move toward meaningful goals

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Therapy Focuses I Commonly Support

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Sports performance 
  • Anxiety and chronic stress
  • Depression and low mood
  • Life transitions and personal growth
  • Identity exploration
  • Neurodivergence
  • Emotional overwhelm
  • Teens & Adolescents aged 14+
  • Veterans

If you are looking for EMDR therapy in Kingston, Ontario, or are seeking a more personalized and trauma-informed approach to psychotherapy, I aim to offer care that is compassionate, grounded, and responsive to your individual needs.

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My Goal Through Therapy

 I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change. My role is to support you in reconnecting with your strengths, processing what feels heavy or unresolved, and helping you feel more like yourself again.


Whether you are seeking support for trauma recovery, emotional overwhelm, or a difficult season of life, therapy can be a space for clarity, healing, and meaningful movement forward. My hope is that through our work together, you feel more grounded, empowered, and confident in your ability to navigate life’s challenges.

When You’re Ready, I’m Here to Help

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you’re already carrying a lot. If you’d like to explore whether we may be a good fit, a free consultation can be a simple first step. 

Laura McDade Psychotherapy

4 Cataraqui St suite 311, Kingston, ON K7K 1Z7, Canada

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