Carly Wedler

Trauma therapist in Niagara, Ontario

MSc, RSW (She/her)

“Healing is not about fixing what is “broken”—it's about integrating what has been fragmented and reclaiming what has always been yours.”

Hi and welcome to Inner Sanctuary Trauma Therapy!! My name is Carly, and I’m the owner and therapist at Inner Sanctuary. I’m so glad you’re here! Here’s a little about me:

I am a strong believer that each person is unique and requires a holistic approach to healing. My style of therapy focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients in order to create safety amidst healing from deep trauma and attachment wounds that can keep you feeling stuck. I believe that every person has an innate capacity for growth, resilience, and connection, and that therapy is a collaborative space to rediscover that inner strength. Whether you're feeling stagnant, overwhelmed, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, I offer a space that is warm, nonjudgmental, and attuned to your pace. I also love to sprinkle in a little humour— we may as well laugh while working through the hard shit!

As someone with both lived and professional experience, I offer a unique, empathetic and evidence-based approach to healing trauma and attachment wounds. I “get it” from a personal perspective— past experiences can start feeling like they are running your life, even though these traumas may have happened years ago! You may even have self-awareness of when your trauma triggers are occurring, yet somehow they are still taking over no matter how many “skills” you learn to try and manage these reactions… and it’s beyond frustrating. Allow me to guide you to a life where you have full control over, and where you can leave your traumas in the past where they belong!

Not Just “Talk Therapy”

Trauma therapist specializing in EMDR and somatic approaches

My work is grounded in compassion, presence, and deep respect for your lived experience. As part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and ally to the First Nations, Inuit & Metis (FNIM) community, I have a strong recognition of systemic trauma and intergenerational trauma, and the role it plays in a persons self-worth and the ability to have healthy connection with others. I specialize in working with individuals navigating the effects of trauma, including complex and developmental trauma, domestic violence and intimate partner violence, attachment wounds, and life transitions.

Since trauma remains stuck in the body, we can’t just “talk our way out” of it— traditional talk therapy cannot access the parts of the brain needed to truly heal your traumatic experiences. That being said, I use a “bottom-up” approach to healing that incorporates all parts of the self— accessing both the body & the emotional brain; gently asking the intellectual brain to “take a step back”.

Here’s a little bit of information on the main approaches I use:

Holistic healing through trauma therapy
Therapy focusing on relational healing

My Experiences

Education:

  • Master degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling (MSc.)

  • Bachelor degree in Social Work (BSW)

    • Minor in Psychology

  • Diploma in Social Service Work (SSW)

Training:

  • Trained Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist

  • Trained Integrative Attachment and Trauma Treatment Model (ITATM) therapist

  • Trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) therapist

Work Experience:

  • Group Home Youth Worker

  • Child Protection Worker

  • Family Enrichment Worker

  • Addictions Counsellor

  • Mental Health Crisis Counsellor

  • Trauma and Attachment Counsellor

  • University Counsellor

  • Child & Youth Mental Health Therapist

  • Domestic Violence Intervention Advocate

One of the ways I engage in self-care is spending time with my pets. Say hi to Everest!

I’d love to hear about the ways you add self-care to your day. P.S. your furry friends are always welcome in our sessions :)

Does it sound like I might be the right fit for you? Reach out to book a complimentary consultation!