Emotionally Focused Therapists in L8E
Glen Watkinson
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
Stoney Creek, ON L8E (Online Only)
I am trained in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy.
I believe that vitality and the chance to flourish happens when it’s safe enough to honestly be yourself. I consider it a privilege to accompany people through their pain, coping, self-discovery, healing, transformation, and joy. For the last 15 years, I have served in my community's and social services field, working alongside people living through trauma, substance use and addictions, poverty, mental health dual-diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and criminality.
I am trained in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Family Systems, and Narrative Therapy.
I believe that vitality and the chance to flourish happens when it’s safe enough to honestly be yourself. I consider it a privilege to accompany people through their pain, coping, self-discovery, healing, transformation, and joy. For the last 15 years, I have served in my community's and social services field, working alongside people living through trauma, substance use and addictions, poverty, mental health dual-diagnoses, developmental disabilities, and criminality.
Anna Evans
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8E (Online Only)
I have extensive experience providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), training in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and utilize parts work to help you get in touch with your whole self.
My clients often describe feeling disconnected, dropping hobbies, having a hard time imagining the future, and isolating from others. They focus on what is going wrong in life, struggle to see the point in life, and notice being pretty tough on themselves. I largely focus on working with men who are struggling with depression and men who have never tried therapy before, however, I am open to working with all genders if my profile resonates with you.
I have extensive experience providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), training in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and utilize parts work to help you get in touch with your whole self.
My clients often describe feeling disconnected, dropping hobbies, having a hard time imagining the future, and isolating from others. They focus on what is going wrong in life, struggle to see the point in life, and notice being pretty tough on themselves. I largely focus on working with men who are struggling with depression and men who have never tried therapy before, however, I am open to working with all genders if my profile resonates with you.
Hannah Majury
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stoney Creek, ON L8E (Online Only)
I take an individualized approach with clients and incorporate techniques from evidence-based methodologies such as Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic theories, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Are you struggling with self-criticism, perfectionism, or anxiety, only to find that they’re impacting your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being? Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated, just trying to navigate through the day? I’m here to offer you evidence-based and compassionate support tailored to your specific needs, and to guide you towards achieving your goals and finding relief in these challenging areas. Together, we can work towards fostering positive change, enhancing your well-being, and empowering you to navigate life with greater ease.
I take an individualized approach with clients and incorporate techniques from evidence-based methodologies such as Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic theories, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Are you struggling with self-criticism, perfectionism, or anxiety, only to find that they’re impacting your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being? Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated, just trying to navigate through the day? I’m here to offer you evidence-based and compassionate support tailored to your specific needs, and to guide you towards achieving your goals and finding relief in these challenging areas. Together, we can work towards fostering positive change, enhancing your well-being, and empowering you to navigate life with greater ease.
Shawn Groen
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stoney Creek, ON L8E
I specialize in two main areas: first, in attachment-based treatment, working extensively with individuals, couples and families using Emotionally Focus Therapy( EFT), an evidence-based treatment for relationship concerns; and second, I specialize in treatment and support for pastors, clergy and church leaders.
I specialize in treating mental health and relationship issues for individuals, couples, families, and church leaders. If you feel discouraged and disoriented in your relationships, mental health or faith life, breathe easy knowing that you don't have to struggle alone, and together we can make a roadmap to healing together. If any of the following concerns are familiar, you've found the right place: relationship issues, church hurt, anxiety/panic, trauma and/or abuse, stress or burnout, low self-worth, guilt and shame, life and family transitions, spiritual or existential questions, and pornography addictions.
I specialize in two main areas: first, in attachment-based treatment, working extensively with individuals, couples and families using Emotionally Focus Therapy( EFT), an evidence-based treatment for relationship concerns; and second, I specialize in treatment and support for pastors, clergy and church leaders.
I specialize in treating mental health and relationship issues for individuals, couples, families, and church leaders. If you feel discouraged and disoriented in your relationships, mental health or faith life, breathe easy knowing that you don't have to struggle alone, and together we can make a roadmap to healing together. If any of the following concerns are familiar, you've found the right place: relationship issues, church hurt, anxiety/panic, trauma and/or abuse, stress or burnout, low self-worth, guilt and shame, life and family transitions, spiritual or existential questions, and pornography addictions.
Lindsay Renaud
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, BEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8E (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients! - Do you wish you “felt better?” or wish to feel more like yourself again? Does stress, anxiety, ADHD, or trauma have you feeling stuck? Do you want to better understand how your past effects your present? Are you wanting to reconnect in your relationship? I'll support you in reaching therapy goals by helping create more self-awareness and confidence, teaching coping methods, and paving the path to long-term change. My aim is to create a space to explore your thoughts and experiences without the outside judgment and bias in your day-to-day.
Accepting NEW clients! - Do you wish you “felt better?” or wish to feel more like yourself again? Does stress, anxiety, ADHD, or trauma have you feeling stuck? Do you want to better understand how your past effects your present? Are you wanting to reconnect in your relationship? I'll support you in reaching therapy goals by helping create more self-awareness and confidence, teaching coping methods, and paving the path to long-term change. My aim is to create a space to explore your thoughts and experiences without the outside judgment and bias in your day-to-day.
ASR Counselling and Psychotherapy, EMDR Certified
Registered Social Worker, HonBA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8E
Silenced, invisible, unloved – A story written about you. It haunts you, and you feel it seeping into your everyday. You want to change, but you're not sure how. There’s a part of you that feels like you’re not living up to your full potential, yet another part that feels hopeless. Together, we will liberate you from this story to create a new chapter: one that helps you live up to your full potential, a life in which you feel deserving of being heard, seen and loved.
Silenced, invisible, unloved – A story written about you. It haunts you, and you feel it seeping into your everyday. You want to change, but you're not sure how. There’s a part of you that feels like you’re not living up to your full potential, yet another part that feels hopeless. Together, we will liberate you from this story to create a new chapter: one that helps you live up to your full potential, a life in which you feel deserving of being heard, seen and loved.
Khadija Hammuda
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8E (Online Only)
As an individual and family counsellor/therapist, I work alongside youth and adult clients to explore mental health challenges, life transitions, neurodivergence, couple and family relationships, and alleviating the impact of oppressive social structures on mental wellbeing. I have a particular interest in supporting folks who are seeking a deeper understanding of the impact of their environment and their intersecting identities and experiences on their wellbeing and sense of self. I offer therapy in English and Arabic for individuals and families in British Columbia and Ontario.
As an individual and family counsellor/therapist, I work alongside youth and adult clients to explore mental health challenges, life transitions, neurodivergence, couple and family relationships, and alleviating the impact of oppressive social structures on mental wellbeing. I have a particular interest in supporting folks who are seeking a deeper understanding of the impact of their environment and their intersecting identities and experiences on their wellbeing and sense of self. I offer therapy in English and Arabic for individuals and families in British Columbia and Ontario.
Kelly-Lee Mansi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, PCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Stoney Creek, ON L8E
Hello, my name is Kelly-Lee, I believe that every person is entitled to live a life that is healthy, wealthy and wise. For almost 20 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples and groups from a diverse range of socioeconomic, cultural and sexually diverse backgrounds to help empower them to overcome misaligned belief systems that were blocking their mental health, their sense of harmony and well-being. My psychotherapy and counselling work are primarily Adlerian based and incorporates an eclectic array of cognitive, psychodynamic, experiential, somatic and evidence-based therapies.
Hello, my name is Kelly-Lee, I believe that every person is entitled to live a life that is healthy, wealthy and wise. For almost 20 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples and groups from a diverse range of socioeconomic, cultural and sexually diverse backgrounds to help empower them to overcome misaligned belief systems that were blocking their mental health, their sense of harmony and well-being. My psychotherapy and counselling work are primarily Adlerian based and incorporates an eclectic array of cognitive, psychodynamic, experiential, somatic and evidence-based therapies.
Saunia Palmer Nelson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8E (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Saunia Palmer-Nelson and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Through my private practice, Refining Therapy Services, I provide services through a trauma-informed client-centered, strength-based approach. In other words, I never assume I know you more than you know yourself, and I see it as a privilege to support you through any stage of your life that we meet. My goal to enhance the social development and emotional growth of clients in a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and respectful manner.
My name is Saunia Palmer-Nelson and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Through my private practice, Refining Therapy Services, I provide services through a trauma-informed client-centered, strength-based approach. In other words, I never assume I know you more than you know yourself, and I see it as a privilege to support you through any stage of your life that we meet. My goal to enhance the social development and emotional growth of clients in a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and respectful manner.
Mary Anne Bedington
Counsellor, RMFT, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8E
I have been providing therapy for many years and I consider it an honour to come along side others (individuals, couples and families) as they seek change and transformation. When you are faced with life's unexpected challenges, distress or overwhelming anxieties, seeking help and consulting with a therapist is a significant step.
I have been providing therapy for many years and I consider it an honour to come along side others (individuals, couples and families) as they seek change and transformation. When you are faced with life's unexpected challenges, distress or overwhelming anxieties, seeking help and consulting with a therapist is a significant step.
Monica Dosanjh
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Gottman
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stoney Creek, ON L8E (Online Only)
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do". Finding a safe space to share your story is essential to one's healing, recovery and transformation. Through nonjudgmental curiosity, humor, insight, and empathy, I create a safe space in which clients can begin to rewrite the major narratives of their lives. As a solution focused therapist, I will work with you to identify strengths that can be applied in unique ways to help alleviate past and/or current struggles and put you back on the path to the best version of you.
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do". Finding a safe space to share your story is essential to one's healing, recovery and transformation. Through nonjudgmental curiosity, humor, insight, and empathy, I create a safe space in which clients can begin to rewrite the major narratives of their lives. As a solution focused therapist, I will work with you to identify strengths that can be applied in unique ways to help alleviate past and/or current struggles and put you back on the path to the best version of you.
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Registered Psychotherapist, MMT, RP, MTA
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8E
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, a recent loss, or just the general stressors of life? Is life becoming too much to handle because of past traumatic events that are affecting you today? I am a therapist with experience working with people of all ages, from children to older adults, and would love to work with you on your journey to wellness. I have experience working in both individual and group counselling settings with at-risk youth, those overcoming sexual abuse and domestic violence, brain injuries, anxiety and depression, addictions, palliative care and bereavement care.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, a recent loss, or just the general stressors of life? Is life becoming too much to handle because of past traumatic events that are affecting you today? I am a therapist with experience working with people of all ages, from children to older adults, and would love to work with you on your journey to wellness. I have experience working in both individual and group counselling settings with at-risk youth, those overcoming sexual abuse and domestic violence, brain injuries, anxiety and depression, addictions, palliative care and bereavement care.
Kim Lawrence
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Stoney Creek, ON L8E
I have over 30 years of experience in the field of social work and 20 years of experience as a family mediator. My professional expertise includes a background in psychiatry and management. I counsel individuals, couples and families. I work with clients experiencing stress and trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship and family conflict including neglect, abuse, anger management and gender identity issues. I help couples with relationship conflict, communication, sexuality and parenting challenges, separation and divorce. I have experience in working with individuals struggling with addictions, making career decisions grief and day to day challenges.
I have over 30 years of experience in the field of social work and 20 years of experience as a family mediator. My professional expertise includes a background in psychiatry and management. I counsel individuals, couples and families. I work with clients experiencing stress and trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship and family conflict including neglect, abuse, anger management and gender identity issues. I help couples with relationship conflict, communication, sexuality and parenting challenges, separation and divorce. I have experience in working with individuals struggling with addictions, making career decisions grief and day to day challenges.
Edith Townsend
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8E
With over 22 years of clinical experience and training in the fields of addiction, mental health, relationships and trauma, my practice offers evidence-based therapies to provide an opportunity for clients to attain self-awareness, behaviour change, and personal growth and recovery in an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental. My interests include mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self esteem, and substance and behavioural addictions. I'm dedicated to helping clients build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.
With over 22 years of clinical experience and training in the fields of addiction, mental health, relationships and trauma, my practice offers evidence-based therapies to provide an opportunity for clients to attain self-awareness, behaviour change, and personal growth and recovery in an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental. My interests include mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self esteem, and substance and behavioural addictions. I'm dedicated to helping clients build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.
Vanessa Nixon @ Peaceful Minds
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Stoney Creek, ON L8E
Most of the people you know would say you seem just fine. But really, you feel like you're going through the motions on autopilot. You put on a smile when you actually feel sad, numb, hopeless, angry, overwhelmed or all of the above. Feelings of fear, shame and guilt guide your choices. You've lost interest in things you used to enjoy and find yourself preferring to stay home and isolate because it just feels easier. Maybe you've started having anxiety and/or panic attacks. Now you can't sleep well and have started to engage in self destructive thoughts and behaviours. You just don’t feel like yourself.
Most of the people you know would say you seem just fine. But really, you feel like you're going through the motions on autopilot. You put on a smile when you actually feel sad, numb, hopeless, angry, overwhelmed or all of the above. Feelings of fear, shame and guilt guide your choices. You've lost interest in things you used to enjoy and find yourself preferring to stay home and isolate because it just feels easier. Maybe you've started having anxiety and/or panic attacks. Now you can't sleep well and have started to engage in self destructive thoughts and behaviours. You just don’t feel like yourself.
Cristina Palermo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), D Tati, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
Stoney Creek, ON L8E
Now accepting new clients. I offer in-person and virtual Art Therapy and Psychotherapy to teens and adults. I practice with a warm, organic, and client-centred approach, inviting the client to guide the direction and pace of the sessions, and love to take a go-with-the-flow approach to see where our sessions end up!
Now accepting new clients. I offer in-person and virtual Art Therapy and Psychotherapy to teens and adults. I practice with a warm, organic, and client-centred approach, inviting the client to guide the direction and pace of the sessions, and love to take a go-with-the-flow approach to see where our sessions end up!
Hamilton Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RP(Q), RP
Verified Verified
Stoney Creek, ON L8E
When trauma informed talk therapy isn't enough, our team is here to help! When you experience a traumatic event (no matter how BIG or small), you can struggle with a variety of symptoms. You might notice nightmares, depression, anxiety, changes in your relationships, feeling on edge, even having intrusive memories of the events.
When trauma informed talk therapy isn't enough, our team is here to help! When you experience a traumatic event (no matter how BIG or small), you can struggle with a variety of symptoms. You might notice nightmares, depression, anxiety, changes in your relationships, feeling on edge, even having intrusive memories of the events.
Charlene Henry
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8E
I believe that each one of us is born with incredible potential but life happens and we get stuck. Most of us would need someone to come alongside to help bring out the potential that is locked inside at some point in our life journey.
I believe that each one of us is born with incredible potential but life happens and we get stuck. Most of us would need someone to come alongside to help bring out the potential that is locked inside at some point in our life journey.
Abigail Yeboah
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8E
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Sarah Husain
Psychologist, MEd, CPsych
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8E
I am a licensed clinical and school psychologist with over 13 years experience working with children, teens, and their parents. I provide treatment for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, oppositional behaviour, emotional regulation, grief, trauma, social skills, and relationship difficulties. I use different modalities as needed, including CBT, mindfulness, interpersonal, and emotion focused therapies. I value caregiver involvement , and offer parent/caregiver support for challenging issues.
I am a licensed clinical and school psychologist with over 13 years experience working with children, teens, and their parents. I provide treatment for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, oppositional behaviour, emotional regulation, grief, trauma, social skills, and relationship difficulties. I use different modalities as needed, including CBT, mindfulness, interpersonal, and emotion focused therapies. I value caregiver involvement , and offer parent/caregiver support for challenging issues.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.