Amber Rutherford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)
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Dundas, ON L9H
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Hi, I'm Amber Rutherford (MSW, RSW), a Registered Social Worker and therapist based in Hamilton, Ontario. I support individuals (youth and adults), parents/caregivers through life’s transitions — whether you're navigating PTSD/trauma, life changes, stress, burnout, grief, parenting challenges, inner child work, separation, or identity shifts - you want to have peace, create balance again or get back to a feeling of harmony, I'm here to help you get there.
I offer both online therapy across Ontario and walk and talk sessions in Hamilton, blending evidence-based (CBT, DBT etc.) and body-based practices with mindfulness-based, trauma/attachment-informed, and
compassion-focused approaches. I strive to create a safe, affirming space for clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodivergent.
I have 15 years of experience and therapeutic knowledge, but you're the expert in your life. My job is to walk alongside you — literally and figuratively — with strength-based, client-centered support.
Call or Email Amber Rutherford now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 960-5663
Let's Connect (365) 960-5663
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Manulife
- SunLife
Amber Rutherford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 960-5663
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Amber Rutherford
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended Sir Wilfrid Laurier, M.S.W, Graduated 2010
- Degree/Diploma from McMaster University Bachelor of Social Work / 2003
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Amber Rutherford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 960-5663
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Parenting
- Highly Sensitive People
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Giftedness
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
Amber Rutherford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (365) 960-5663
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Amber Rutherford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 960-5663
Location
Amber Rutherford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 960-5663