Psychotherapy to Help You Think Differently

https://www.watershedpsychotherapyinc.com/
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William Doherty

Trauma Therapy

Psychiatrist

Doctors
📅 Member Since: Aug 16, 2026
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Trauma Therapy – We guide you through the healing process, using Cognitive Processing Therapy to reduce symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, and anxiety. Our goal is to restore emotional balance and empower you to reclaim your life.

Relationship & Marriage Counseling – Using Gottman‑based techniques, we help couples turn conflict into connection, rebuild trust, and foster lasting intimacy. Couples leave our sessions with clear communication tools and a renewed partnership.

Addiction Counseling – Our addiction programs are grounded in Motivational Interviewing and an abstinence‑based relapse‑prevention framework, helping you understand addiction as a symptom and develop sustainable coping strategies.

First Responders & Military Support – We provide specialized trauma care and relationship services tailored for first responders, military personnel and healthcare professionals, addressing PTSD, anger, burnout, and relational challenges.

Cognitive Processing Therapy – This gold‑standard modality addresses trauma‑related PTSD, teaching you to reframe intrusive thoughts and build a healthier narrative of your experiences.

Motivational Interviewing – We use this client‑centered method to enhance motivation, clarify personal values, and set achievable goals for lasting behavioral change.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy – A rapid, evidence‑based technique that helps you process traumatic memories quickly and reduce associated distress, enabling faster recovery and renewed hope.

About Us

📍 Address

420 George Street North, Peterborough
Ontario, K9H 3R5 CA

We are a trusted provider of compassionate psychotherapy located in downtown Peterborough, Ontario. Our mission is to help individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and reclaim a sense of purpose, meaning, and well‑being. Through a collaborative, client‑centered approach, we empower you to understand emotions, build resilience, and create lasting positive change. Whether you face trauma, relationship conflict, addiction, or the unique stresses of first‑responder or military life, our tailored services support you at every step toward recovery and growth.
We bring over a decade of specialized experience led by registered psychotherapist William M. Doherty, who combines evidence‑based modalities such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy with a compassionate, strengths‑based mindset. Our treatments are designed to meet you where you are—whether in person at our comfortable downtown office or via secure virtual appointments accessible across Ontario.
Our welcoming, confidential setting is thoughtfully designed to create a safe space where you can explore feelings, challenge unhelpful patterns, and experiment with new coping strategies. Clients frequently highlight the supportive atmosphere, respectful listening, and the sense of partnership that drives lasting transformation.
At Watershed Psychotherapy Inc., we are committed to providing ongoing support and resources that foster continual growth. We invite you to reach out for a free 20‑minute consultation and begin the journey toward a richer, more meaningful life.
Key Services in 2026
🔗 https://www.watershedpsychotherapyinc.com/
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Trauma Therapy
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Relationship & Marriage Counseling
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Addiction Counseling
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First Responders & Military Support
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Cognitive Processing Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy