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Fresh Solutions Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H  (Online Only)
Tired of feeling stressed out, anxious, & overwhelmed? Do you feel like there’s got to be a way to make life easier, but you’re not quite sure where to start? We're busy professionals, too, so we get it & we’ve got you! Most of our clients are hard-working, successful professionals just trying to maintain their own health & happiness while balancing their career, relationships, & family responsibilities. Our team of compassionate & skilled therapists will help you better understand yourself & your experiences, get clear on what you really want & need, figure out your goals, & create a plan for change that feels just right for you!
Tired of feeling stressed out, anxious, & overwhelmed? Do you feel like there’s got to be a way to make life easier, but you’re not quite sure where to start? We're busy professionals, too, so we get it & we’ve got you! Most of our clients are hard-working, successful professionals just trying to maintain their own health & happiness while balancing their career, relationships, & family responsibilities. Our team of compassionate & skilled therapists will help you better understand yourself & your experiences, get clear on what you really want & need, figure out your goals, & create a plan for change that feels just right for you!
(289) 805-0762 View (289) 805-0762
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Kevin Waldbillig
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I have additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and in Marriage and Family Therapy and I work from a Solution-Focused strength-based perspective.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice. Additionally I am a speaker, workshop presenter and Certified Coaching Professional helping individuals find more fulfilling career outcomes. People improve their confidence when they emphasize their unique skills and dismiss negative thinking patterns. I work at a pace that is comfortable for the client and in a way that honours their unique story and circumstance. I have a good track record of listening carefully without judgement or criticism. Let's co-construct, with you, the client as my guide, a better story with a better ending.
I have additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and in Marriage and Family Therapy and I work from a Solution-Focused strength-based perspective.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice. Additionally I am a speaker, workshop presenter and Certified Coaching Professional helping individuals find more fulfilling career outcomes. People improve their confidence when they emphasize their unique skills and dismiss negative thinking patterns. I work at a pace that is comfortable for the client and in a way that honours their unique story and circumstance. I have a good track record of listening carefully without judgement or criticism. Let's co-construct, with you, the client as my guide, a better story with a better ending.
(289) 301-8089 View (289) 301-8089
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Dakota Fisher - Bri Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H  (Online Only)
Is your child struggling or seems disconnected lost in their day to day? Is there constant arguing or impulsive behaviours at home or school? Is your family simply going through a change, and you're not sure the best way to support your child through this? We can work together to celebrate your child's strengths and develop safe and positive coping skills.
Are you feeling stuck or unsettled in areas of your life? Struggling with anxiety, depression, low energy/mood and self worth? Roadblocks in your relationships or career? Repeating cycles? Are you a narcissistic abuse survivor? Struggling to manage ADHD in your day to day life? Let's work together, side by side to re-connect to your authentic self, so YOU take YOUR story back and feel more present! I look forward to connecting during your free consult!
Is your child struggling or seems disconnected lost in their day to day? Is there constant arguing or impulsive behaviours at home or school? Is your family simply going through a change, and you're not sure the best way to support your child through this? We can work together to celebrate your child's strengths and develop safe and positive coping skills.
Are you feeling stuck or unsettled in areas of your life? Struggling with anxiety, depression, low energy/mood and self worth? Roadblocks in your relationships or career? Repeating cycles? Are you a narcissistic abuse survivor? Struggling to manage ADHD in your day to day life? Let's work together, side by side to re-connect to your authentic self, so YOU take YOUR story back and feel more present! I look forward to connecting during your free consult!
(289) 210-5873 View (289) 210-5873
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Jacqueline Y Tan
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT, MSc
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
Waitlist for new clients
As a RP and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT), I have extensive clinical training in CBT, EFT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, IPT, couple/family therapy.
Life is a journey of discovery and constant learning - about ourselves, others, or the world around us. It is a journey of setting goals, making decisions, adjusting to changes, and finding the congruence within one self. The more we travel on this journey, hopefully the more peaceful, enlightened and complete we become. My aim is to help you uncover the self and support you with compassion and helpful tools in your journey to reach your potentials. I am result-oriented. My various experiences has afforded me a deep understanding of people's life experiences, combined with the extensive clinical training, for me to help you.
As a RP and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT), I have extensive clinical training in CBT, EFT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, IPT, couple/family therapy.
Life is a journey of discovery and constant learning - about ourselves, others, or the world around us. It is a journey of setting goals, making decisions, adjusting to changes, and finding the congruence within one self. The more we travel on this journey, hopefully the more peaceful, enlightened and complete we become. My aim is to help you uncover the self and support you with compassion and helpful tools in your journey to reach your potentials. I am result-oriented. My various experiences has afforded me a deep understanding of people's life experiences, combined with the extensive clinical training, for me to help you.
(289) 207-7545 View (289) 207-7545
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Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, RP, C Hyp
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
(905) 920-7063 View (905) 920-7063
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Nigar Yunus
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP , CRPO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
Raised and educated in North America, I have extensive experience with anxiety-based disorders and family interrelationships, specializing in marital and parenting issues.
Intuitive, empathic, and understanding, I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I truly believe a good therapist is curious, loves to hear stories, compassionate and a problem solver. My aim is to help individuals, couples and families find comfort from emotional distress, and help them with the building blocks to construct the lives they want. Since I co-founded FeelBetterNow Psychotherapy & Counselling, my team and I have provided support to people from different religions, cultures and lifestyles struggling with a variety of mental health issues.
Raised and educated in North America, I have extensive experience with anxiety-based disorders and family interrelationships, specializing in marital and parenting issues.
Intuitive, empathic, and understanding, I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I truly believe a good therapist is curious, loves to hear stories, compassionate and a problem solver. My aim is to help individuals, couples and families find comfort from emotional distress, and help them with the building blocks to construct the lives they want. Since I co-founded FeelBetterNow Psychotherapy & Counselling, my team and I have provided support to people from different religions, cultures and lifestyles struggling with a variety of mental health issues.
(289) 274-3790 View (289) 274-3790
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Jessica MacDonald
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H  (Online Only)
Offering VIRTUAL sessions ONTARIO wide. Accepting NEW clients for VIRTUAL appointments. People come to therapy for different reasons - facing life transitions, parenting stress, family tension, infertilely/miscarriage/pregnancy loss, workplace conflict, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, feeling unlike yourself or simply lost. Our health & wellbeing is greatly impacted by our sense of stress, emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
Offering VIRTUAL sessions ONTARIO wide. Accepting NEW clients for VIRTUAL appointments. People come to therapy for different reasons - facing life transitions, parenting stress, family tension, infertilely/miscarriage/pregnancy loss, workplace conflict, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, feeling unlike yourself or simply lost. Our health & wellbeing is greatly impacted by our sense of stress, emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
(437) 500-6380 View (437) 500-6380
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Christina Ricciuti
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
If you have any questions or would like to meet for an initial consultation, please do not hesitate to contact me, through my practice at The Oak Centre for Child and Family Psychology.
With over 25 years experience, I work with children, teens, families and adults who are facing a range of mental health and developmental concerns. My work has included clients coping with depression, anxiety, managing grief, trauma, eating disorders, OCD, behavioural problems, relationship concerns, parenting issues, stress, and the full range of developmental and learning isues (autism, ADHD, LD's, intellectual disabilities, language disorders). Several clients are also members of the LGBT2SQ+ community.
If you have any questions or would like to meet for an initial consultation, please do not hesitate to contact me, through my practice at The Oak Centre for Child and Family Psychology.
With over 25 years experience, I work with children, teens, families and adults who are facing a range of mental health and developmental concerns. My work has included clients coping with depression, anxiety, managing grief, trauma, eating disorders, OCD, behavioural problems, relationship concerns, parenting issues, stress, and the full range of developmental and learning isues (autism, ADHD, LD's, intellectual disabilities, language disorders). Several clients are also members of the LGBT2SQ+ community.
(289) 677-5508 View (289) 677-5508
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Elaine Park
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
I address issues holistically considering family, trauma, physical health, spirituality and ongoing present factors.
Pain is such a normal part of our day to day lives, but how often do we stop and wonder if maybe there's a better way to live? The good news is that there is! In fact, pain, sadness, and anger are often a signal that something is not right, and once we recognize that, it becomes the starting point for healing and transformation. We do not have to live as things are, there is a hope for something better. I look forward to the opportunity to step into your difficulties, embark on the path of healing, and discover the hope that we all have.
I address issues holistically considering family, trauma, physical health, spirituality and ongoing present factors.
Pain is such a normal part of our day to day lives, but how often do we stop and wonder if maybe there's a better way to live? The good news is that there is! In fact, pain, sadness, and anger are often a signal that something is not right, and once we recognize that, it becomes the starting point for healing and transformation. We do not have to live as things are, there is a hope for something better. I look forward to the opportunity to step into your difficulties, embark on the path of healing, and discover the hope that we all have.
(289) 805-3529 View (289) 805-3529
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Farah Memon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H  (Online Only)
I draw on various therapeutic approached including mind-body approach, inner child work, solution focused therapy, Internal family systems, cognitive behaviour therapy & more.
Therapy can be like a sanctuary for your mind and soul and a safe space where you can unburden yourself and find solace in the presence of a compassionate professional. Creating a safe and inclusive space is paramount to me, I strive to foster an environment where individuals from all backgrounds and identities feel respected, valued, and heard. Each person’s story is unique, and I am committed to try my best to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet their specific needs and goals.
I draw on various therapeutic approached including mind-body approach, inner child work, solution focused therapy, Internal family systems, cognitive behaviour therapy & more.
Therapy can be like a sanctuary for your mind and soul and a safe space where you can unburden yourself and find solace in the presence of a compassionate professional. Creating a safe and inclusive space is paramount to me, I strive to foster an environment where individuals from all backgrounds and identities feel respected, valued, and heard. Each person’s story is unique, and I am committed to try my best to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet their specific needs and goals.
(289) 271-1192 View (289) 271-1192
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Kimberly Cato
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
Welcome & Hello. My name is Kimberly Cato and I am the Registered Psychotherapist who has been Founder & CEO of True Roots Counselling Services for more than 25 years. It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph. We are SO very delighted that you have made the difficult & courageous decision to reach out for help. Here at True Roots Counselling Services, we offer Individual, Couples, Family & Group Therapy and various Therapeutic Programs strategically designed through a trauma-informed lens.
Welcome & Hello. My name is Kimberly Cato and I am the Registered Psychotherapist who has been Founder & CEO of True Roots Counselling Services for more than 25 years. It is my passion, my heart’s delight, to come alongside people blindsided and overwhelmed by life-altering circumstances and empower them to Transform Their Trauma Into Triumph. We are SO very delighted that you have made the difficult & courageous decision to reach out for help. Here at True Roots Counselling Services, we offer Individual, Couples, Family & Group Therapy and various Therapeutic Programs strategically designed through a trauma-informed lens.
(289) 806-5104 View (289) 806-5104
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Ellie Borden
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP, MCC
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
Ellie Borden, BA, RP - Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach, and Clinical Director of Mind By Design. Ms. Borden is now a successful international author with years of experience in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), anxiety/depression, PTSD, psychological assessments, couple and family therapy, corporate transformation, and much more.
Ellie Borden, BA, RP - Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach, and Clinical Director of Mind By Design. Ms. Borden is now a successful international author with years of experience in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), anxiety/depression, PTSD, psychological assessments, couple and family therapy, corporate transformation, and much more.
(289) 768-6158 View (289) 768-6158
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Jill Ivany
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I have experience treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, panic disorder, trauma, stress, family/relationship conflict, life transitions, grief/loss, disordered eating, obsessive compulsive disorders, perfectionism, procrastination & low self-esteem.
Are you feeling unmotivated, stuck or alone? Maybe you’re feeling anxious and irritable in relationships. Has your stressed increased since the pandemic? Together, in therapy, we will find new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms, while working to resolve them. Seeking therapy is challenging, and I commend you on taking this first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
I have experience treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, panic disorder, trauma, stress, family/relationship conflict, life transitions, grief/loss, disordered eating, obsessive compulsive disorders, perfectionism, procrastination & low self-esteem.
Are you feeling unmotivated, stuck or alone? Maybe you’re feeling anxious and irritable in relationships. Has your stressed increased since the pandemic? Together, in therapy, we will find new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms, while working to resolve them. Seeking therapy is challenging, and I commend you on taking this first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
(289) 807-0438 View (289) 807-0438
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Your Lifetime Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MD, MACP, RP(q), PMP, CCRP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I wear many professional hats. I am an MD, MACP, RP(q), a Clinical Researcher, a Project Management Professional, a Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
I wear many professional hats. I am an MD, MACP, RP(q), a Clinical Researcher, a Project Management Professional, a Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
(289) 677-1873 View (289) 677-1873
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Andrea Ramsay Speers
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
Parents I have worked with have often told me that they felt a great sense of relief after seeking help for their family challenges.
Worn out from never-ending conflict at home? At your wit's end over your kids' behaviour? Struggling to communicate with the people you love the most? Feeling guilty about your knee-jerk reactions to these problems? I can help. I teach individuals, couples, and parents of children between the ages of 6 and 18 the tools and strategies that work with today's families to * communicate effectively and easily, * equip you for any discipline challenge, * lower stress by getting your family working as a team... as well as * overcome guilt, anxiety and depression. You CAN create family harmony!
Parents I have worked with have often told me that they felt a great sense of relief after seeking help for their family challenges.
Worn out from never-ending conflict at home? At your wit's end over your kids' behaviour? Struggling to communicate with the people you love the most? Feeling guilty about your knee-jerk reactions to these problems? I can help. I teach individuals, couples, and parents of children between the ages of 6 and 18 the tools and strategies that work with today's families to * communicate effectively and easily, * equip you for any discipline challenge, * lower stress by getting your family working as a team... as well as * overcome guilt, anxiety and depression. You CAN create family harmony!
(905) 581-1020 View (905) 581-1020
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Anna Nelson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H  (Online Only)
Whatever your struggle, rest assured that I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individual, couples or family counselling therapy and to fill your toolbox with effective custom-tailored coping techniques.
Are you grappling with the weight of your emotions, unsure of how to break free from the patterns that seem to be holding you back? Do you find yourself wrestling with anxiety that tightens its grip on you day by day? Is depression casting a shadow over your life, making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and struggling to find solace? Or perhaps you're in the midst of a significant life transition, feeling lost and overwhelmed? As a compassionate and highly skilled therapist, I understand that these challenges can be all-consuming, leaving you feeling isolated and in pain.
Whatever your struggle, rest assured that I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individual, couples or family counselling therapy and to fill your toolbox with effective custom-tailored coping techniques.
Are you grappling with the weight of your emotions, unsure of how to break free from the patterns that seem to be holding you back? Do you find yourself wrestling with anxiety that tightens its grip on you day by day? Is depression casting a shadow over your life, making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and struggling to find solace? Or perhaps you're in the midst of a significant life transition, feeling lost and overwhelmed? As a compassionate and highly skilled therapist, I understand that these challenges can be all-consuming, leaving you feeling isolated and in pain.
(289) 276-1618 View (289) 276-1618
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Karen M Thornton
Registered Social Worker, Hons, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.
(855) 797-9670 View (855) 797-9670
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Shalini Jain
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
As a psychodynamically trained psychotherapist, I have helped people with many challenges including anxiety, depression, relational and family conflict, parenting challenges and the ongoing impacts of trauma, with a special interest in transgenerational, racial, and trauma of displacement.
We seek out therapy for many reasons, but the process of finding a therapist who is a good fit for us can itself feel overwhelming. I first and foremost offer a safe space where you can feel heard, seen and understood. My approach to therapy is relational and collaborative, which means that it is the co-created relationship between us that is the healing force of therapy. Our sessions draw upon experiences from the past and bring to light how these get replayed, with or without our knowing, in our present ways of thinking, feeling and relating to others. Together we explore these repetitive patterns that can keep us feeling stuck.
As a psychodynamically trained psychotherapist, I have helped people with many challenges including anxiety, depression, relational and family conflict, parenting challenges and the ongoing impacts of trauma, with a special interest in transgenerational, racial, and trauma of displacement.
We seek out therapy for many reasons, but the process of finding a therapist who is a good fit for us can itself feel overwhelming. I first and foremost offer a safe space where you can feel heard, seen and understood. My approach to therapy is relational and collaborative, which means that it is the co-created relationship between us that is the healing force of therapy. Our sessions draw upon experiences from the past and bring to light how these get replayed, with or without our knowing, in our present ways of thinking, feeling and relating to others. Together we explore these repetitive patterns that can keep us feeling stuck.
(647) 372-5149 View (647) 372-5149
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Addictions Counsellor Agnes Kaufman
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H  (Online Only)
Maybe you try to down play how bad it really is, to your family or friends, but deep inside you know something has to change.
Today, we live in a fast-paced, stressful world. The hardships of balancing our work, education and personal time becomes increasingly hard to achieve. Our responsibilities continue to grow and the world around us is becoming so demanding. Sometimes, to cope we use resources which may, in fact, be harmful to ourselves. Addictions are often felt as shameful and concealed from others. We are all vulnerable to making decisions that are not always in our best interest. I am not here to judge you, but rather provide useful tools which will help provide opportunities for making healthier choices.
Maybe you try to down play how bad it really is, to your family or friends, but deep inside you know something has to change.
Today, we live in a fast-paced, stressful world. The hardships of balancing our work, education and personal time becomes increasingly hard to achieve. Our responsibilities continue to grow and the world around us is becoming so demanding. Sometimes, to cope we use resources which may, in fact, be harmful to ourselves. Addictions are often felt as shameful and concealed from others. We are all vulnerable to making decisions that are not always in our best interest. I am not here to judge you, but rather provide useful tools which will help provide opportunities for making healthier choices.
(289) 210-5987 View (289) 210-5987
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Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, MA, CHyp, RP#6934
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I also use Emotionally Focused Couple, Family & Step Family therapy and combine EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), sensorimotor psychotherapy techniques and interventions based on the principles of Theraplay® to help families and individual's THRIVE.
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
I also use Emotionally Focused Couple, Family & Step Family therapy and combine EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), sensorimotor psychotherapy techniques and interventions based on the principles of Theraplay® to help families and individual's THRIVE.
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
(905) 920-7063 View (905) 920-7063

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Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.