Petra Kaufmann
MD, MMFT
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
Clinical Services
Individual Therapy
Experienced, compassionate support for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life-stage difficulties, relational difficulties, work challenges, family challenges, addictions, mood disorders, feelings of isolation/loneliness, and/or overall difficulties with coping.
Couples Therapy
Assessment, therapy and support for couples in every stage of relationship. Helping couples optimize their relationship by uncovering the positive and by getting to the root of problems.
LGBTQ friendly. Same-sex and poly-amourous relationships welcome.
Family Therapy
Attachment focused therapy and support for families in every life stage - new parents, school-aged children, teens, blended families, separation and divorce, empty nesters, adult children. Families of choice welcome. LGBTQ friendly.
Adoptive and Foster Families
Dyadic Developmental Therapy and attachment focused therapy specific to the needs of adoptive and foster families. Common presenting issues include challenging behaviours, adjustment difficulties, sibling issues, family dynamics, and concerns related to past neglect and /or trauma. Parent education and support provided. All ages welcome. LGBTQ friendly.
Children and Youth
Family oriented assessment and therapeutic services for young people struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, peer issues, school difficulties, and behavioral challenges. All ages welcome. Individual and/or family sessions depending on what best suits the needs of the child or youth. LGBTQ friendly.
Children and Youth in Care
Trauma-informed individual therapy for children and youth of any age in shelter, foster and group care. Providing therapeutic support for children and youth with attachment issues and trauma-related behavioural issues. Foster parent(s) may be invited to participate in sessions, depending on the needs of the young person.
Trauma Therapy
Therapy for individuals of any age struggling with the effects of a history of one-time or multiple/complex trauma, including traumatic accidents, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and/or witnessing community and/or family violence. Experienced and sensitive support for individuals struggling with PTSD symptoms, mood-related concerns, attachment issues and relational issues stemming from past traumas.