Therapists in Thunder Bay, ON
Heather Witiluk
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCH
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7A
Currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual therapy. Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone, or have difficulty coping? If so, you are not alone or to blame. Life has endless challenges and I provide a safe and therapeutic space for you to feel better. Some of the areas I help with are: perinatal mental health, infertility, grief and bereavement support and health related anxiety. I offer many different treatment modalities including EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy), hypnosis, talk therapy, CBT and more.
Currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual therapy. Are you feeling overwhelmed, alone, or have difficulty coping? If so, you are not alone or to blame. Life has endless challenges and I provide a safe and therapeutic space for you to feel better. Some of the areas I help with are: perinatal mental health, infertility, grief and bereavement support and health related anxiety. I offer many different treatment modalities including EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy), hypnosis, talk therapy, CBT and more.
Aroha Pride Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7E (Online Only)
Everyone needs some extra support sometimes. With Aroha Counselling, our mental health professionals support people who are coping with a range of experiences. Our practices are framed within an anti-oppressive, queer affirming, anti-racist, sex positive, trauma informed, and harm reduction lens. Clients can expect a welcoming and stigma free counselling environment. We provide services to anyone in need of support from all walks of life and have additional specialization in providing informed services to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Please note that all of our services are virtual.
Everyone needs some extra support sometimes. With Aroha Counselling, our mental health professionals support people who are coping with a range of experiences. Our practices are framed within an anti-oppressive, queer affirming, anti-racist, sex positive, trauma informed, and harm reduction lens. Clients can expect a welcoming and stigma free counselling environment. We provide services to anyone in need of support from all walks of life and have additional specialization in providing informed services to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Please note that all of our services are virtual.
Virtual Connect
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thunder Bay, ON P7B (Online Only)
Are you in a place where you are feeling overwhelmed and wanting to begin prioritizing your mental health, but not sure where to start? If you are wanting to start your counselling journey with virtual counselling we are here to help! Virtual Connect is an online group practice with multiple clinicians who each specialize in different areas. This means that no matter what brings you into counselling, we will find someone who best fits your unique needs. Reach out to discuss your ideal fit for counselling.
Are you in a place where you are feeling overwhelmed and wanting to begin prioritizing your mental health, but not sure where to start? If you are wanting to start your counselling journey with virtual counselling we are here to help! Virtual Connect is an online group practice with multiple clinicians who each specialize in different areas. This means that no matter what brings you into counselling, we will find someone who best fits your unique needs. Reach out to discuss your ideal fit for counselling.
Online Therapists
Charlene Burford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, CCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thunder Bay, ON P7C
I am a compassionate and skilled professional who can guide you through life's challenges, empowering you to unlock your full potential. As a Clinical Social Worker and Hypnotherapist, I am passionate about facilitating transformative journeys of healing and personal growth. With a deep understanding of human behavior and a commitment to fostering positive change, I bring a unique blend of expertise to my practice. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive and trauma-informed environment where individuals can explore their inner worlds, discover their strengths, and overcome obstacles that hinder their well-being.
I am a compassionate and skilled professional who can guide you through life's challenges, empowering you to unlock your full potential. As a Clinical Social Worker and Hypnotherapist, I am passionate about facilitating transformative journeys of healing and personal growth. With a deep understanding of human behavior and a commitment to fostering positive change, I bring a unique blend of expertise to my practice. My mission is to provide a safe, supportive and trauma-informed environment where individuals can explore their inner worlds, discover their strengths, and overcome obstacles that hinder their well-being.
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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.