Kelsey Oswald-Bauer

Complex Trauma and PTSDChildhood TraumaFirst Responder Operational TraumaVeterans & MilitaryAnxietyHigh Functioning AnxietyRumination, Racing Thoughts & OverthinkingOCD Intrusive ThoughtsPhobiasEmotional RegulationAttachment and Relationship PatternsSelf Esteem & Self WorthReligious TraumaStress & Burn OutBorderline Personality DisorderEmotional Abuse and Neglect / Physical AbuseSexual AbuseBinge Eating DisordersDepression and Low MoodIndigenousNervous System DysregulationSuicidal Ideation/Self HarmShameAdults
Written By Elizabeth Suni

Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #10847)

Who she works with: Adults.

Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Attachment and Relationship Patterns
  • Binge Eating Disorders
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression and Low Mood
  • Emotional Abuse and Neglect / Physical Abuse
  • Emotional Regulation
  • First Responder Operational Trauma
  • High Functioning Anxiety
  • Indigenous
  • Nervous System Dysregulation
  • OCD Intrusive Thoughts
  • Phobias
  • Religious Trauma
  • Rumination, Racing Thoughts & Overthinking
  • Self Esteem & Self Worth
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress & Burn Out
  • Suicidal Ideation/Self Harm
  • Veterans & Military

Treatment Modalities

  • Brainspotting Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Exposure Response and Ritualization Prevention (ERP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) / Parts Work
  • Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)

About Kelsey

My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity, playfulness, connectedness, and a deep respect for how early life experiences shape the brain and understanding of who we are. I have a strong interest in neurobiology, attachment theory, and working through an Internal Family Systems model to help clients better understand their inner world. I believe that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours all make sense when viewed in the context of our brain and bodies survival instincts and the relationships that have influenced us.

I specialize in supporting individuals who experience OCD, intrusive or anxious thoughts, and patterns that feel difficult to interrupt. Together, we will explore these cycles with gentleness, building awareness around why they exist, how they got stuck, and how we can unburden them. We will also explore various exposure methods to teach the brain on how to shift from the anxious brain into a more healthy and adaptable function. I also focus strongly on complex childhood traumas and its connection to our attachment. I believe that by understanding attachment patterns and the roles different parts of ourselves play, we can create space for new responses that feel more flexible, grounded, and aligned with your values.

Above all, my goal is to create a therapeutic space that feels warm, collaborative, and genuinely comfortable. I show up authentically in sessions and place a strong value on building trusting relationships with my clients. I want this journey to feel safe and thoughtful, with plenty of room for humour along the way, as we explore your experiences and work toward greater clarity, connection, and self-understanding together.

On a personal note

I love all things fun and am always trying to live my life to its fullest. I enjoy travelling and recently began a lifelong goal to visit as many National Parks as I can. I am a major pop punk music lover and am always down to attend a concert, seeing over hundreds of bands live and still counting. I am also a happy owner of three fluffy corgis (Pavlov, Maslow & Marx) and two wonderful cats (Phoenix & Arizona). In my downtime, you can catch me socializing with my friends, being with my family, or binge watching the latest Bravo reality show.

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