Attachment-based Therapists in Midland, ON

My priority is to provide a safe, warm and non-judgmental healing space that allows exploration beyond symptoms. My work is trauma-informed and attachment-based. I have a passion for supporting my child, youth, teen, and adult clients in having "aha moments" as they learn about themselves, discover connections between their experiences and the brains instinctive response to protect, and then use this understanding to uncover how it impacts their present day.

A lot going on right now and you want someone to talk to? Feeling confused, in grief, have unprocessed trauma, or need help managing a diagnosis? Sometimes it helps to talk to someone, get reconnected, and re-centered so you can make the best decisions for yourself. I am here to listen, validate where you are today, and help you reflect on where you want to be. Talking it out may make the solutions obvious. Every step of the way is client-driven so therapies offered will fit with who you are and work with your strengths. Hopefully, together we can help you build a life that makes sense and fulfills you.

It can be hard, at times, to balance all life demands. You might experience being disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe you find that your needs are at the bottom of your priority list. In times of uncertainty, more and more, it is not uncommon to face feelings of prolonged stress, anxiety and overwhelm. We mind find ourselves without options to cope, or that the strategies we usually resort to are not getting us far. We might feel getting close to burnout, being stuck on intricate conflicts, or even having to deal with the physical manifestations of distress, such as chronic illnesses and chronic pain.

Chantel Coward (BSc., MSc., PsyD) (RP)​ graduated with her doctorate degree in clinical psychology in 2006. Over the course of her career, she has had the invaluable opportunity of working for and providing various services to numerous reputable organizations. Chantel began as a sole practitioner in 2008, providing therapy to children, adults, couples, and families. In 2010 Chantel brought her first associate on board. Today, "Chantel Coward & Associates" is a skilled multidisciplinary team providing skills, therapy, treatment for both mental and physical health to children, adults, couples, and families (www.chantelcoward.com).

Real Talk Therapy comes from my real life experiences on the floors of hospitals, agencies and treatment centres. This background has helped to create a 20 year+ private practice that is grounded, direct and well informed. Although my Master's degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) has been a great foundation, my interest has always been about the art and delivery of a great counselling experience. To that end I offer you a safe place to explore, express and experience your next steps. My ten years as a frontline therapist on the PTSD program at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph is a solid rescource of experience.

Are you finding being a parent harder than you imagined? The realities of parenting can feel tough compared to what you expected before having kids. Between feeling exhausted, worrying about making the "right" parenting decisions, disconnection from your partner, and overwhelm at everything that's on your plate, you may not be enjoying parenthood the way you thought you would. With so much noise about what you "should" be doing, it can feel impossible to listen to your own instincts, needs, and wants.

Are you longing for the closeness you used to experience with your partner? Secure, connected relationships are key for a happy life. I help adults navigate their relationships to find the love, passion and fun that everyone deserves.

Do you feel anxious? Stressed? Depressed? Feel like life is not worth living any longer? Do you feel that you have nowhere to turn? Welcome! I am here to work with you on your problems of living and increase your own sense of well-being.

Navigating the struggles of the human experience is not easy. Traumatic events, times of stress, life transitions, grief, and loss can be unsettling and overwhelming at times. With support, these situations can offer opportunities for growth and transformation. We can work together to re-establish strengths and face challenges through compassionate, client-centred, non-judgemental, collaborative goal-setting, skill development, and meaning-making.

Hope is hard to hold when the waves of life are crashing over you. But without hope, we lose our anchor, we go adrift, and we can struggle to stay afloat. It is in these moments, we need a life jacket - something to lighten our load, to lift us up, and to help us feel safe. My role as therapist is to provide that support, to hold hope for you in those chaotic moments and help bring calm to stormy waters. Our work is about re-orienting and re-energizing you so you can chart a course for your ideal life.

I approached psychotherapy through a person-entered and trauma-informed lens, with influence from internal family systems therapy. I take a collaborative and curious approach so that together we can find ways of change that work for you as an individual. In my practice I believe it's important to connect your behaviours, emotions and thoughts with your body. It's also important to explore how your experiences have impacted who you are today. My hope is to a hold space for you where you feel safe, supported, accepted and respected.

When overwhelming emotions limit the pursuit of our responsibilities or passions in life there are effective strategies that can help regulate and minimize the emotional storms as well as provide the resilience needed to thrive in your life despite those storms. Life can be very difficult, unlike physical pain that is usually hard to ignore therefore treatment is sought after, emotional pain is unfortunately often ignored hoping it goes away. Anger, stress, anxiety, low moods, loss and relationship upheavals are all issues that can be better worked through with professional support through those storms. My name is Tim Kahtava, I

No matter your reason for being here, thank you for taking an important step forward in your journey! Are you struggling with symptoms of ADHD, including self-worth, anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, fog, impulsivity, or burnout? Together, we will be able to identify the patterns of your behaviours that hold you back from the health and happiness you aspire for while gaining the personal strength and coping strategies to overcome them. I would be honoured to be with you in exploring your inner world, cultivating self-growth, and fostering self-compassion to enhance the quality of your daily life.

Have you experienced a recent loss, whether it be through a death of a loved one or a job change? Have you witnessed or directly suffered a traumatic event? Perhaps you are feeling overly anxious or sad, and can't concentrate or sleep? Or maybe your child or teenager has become withdrawn, is having difficulty maintaining his or her grades, and is more irritable or angry than typical? If these are among your concerns, it may be timely to seek assistance.

Need someone who "gets you" to talk with or listen as you go through a difficult time or life transition? I'm empathetic and pragmatic, focused on you and your needs. Together, we'll develop strategies that help navigate obstacles interfering with you enjoying the life you envision. We'll follow an holistic approach to draw on self knowledge to find answers that reside within you, honing your abilities to work through life's challenges. I'm a Registered Social Worker, (RSW) with a Masters of Social Work (MSW) specializing in Mental Health, and hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) in English Literature & Aboriginal Studies.

Have you been feeling stuck and unable to change how you feel or act? Most likely you have been effected by experiences from your past. Consciously you may understand the value of changing a behaviour, but unless your deeper mind is transformed, change is not likely. Attempting to bring about enduring change without eliminating these "ghosts from the past" is like trying to repair the structure of a building by applying a coat of paint. Using a gentle, painless, and fun approach to therapy, I create immediate and lasting change through brain-changing conversations, teaching you how to stress-proof and play your brain for change.

It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.

I am dedicated to meeting the unique needs of my clients, offering a personalized approach that focuses on your journey towards growth and well-being. My mission is to empower you to overcome challenges and discover your authentic self. With a blend of emotion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, I bring a diverse toolkit to our sessions, ensuring that we tailor our work to what resonates best with you. My commitment to collaboration means that we'll walk this path together, equipping you with the tools to navigate emotions, reshape your narrative, and transform thought patterns. Your journey towards

Do you feel like you’re not living your life as fully as you could be? Feelings of being unsafe, or ‘on edge’ may be limiting your connections with others, and your ability to pursue the life you want. Whether it’s working through a difficult period, a traumatic event, childhood experiences, or ongoing struggles with stress and anxiety, you don’t need to do this alone. With over 25 years in the teaching and helping fields, I offer empathic support to help you feel more connected to yourself and to enjoy positive, healthy relationships with others.