Family Therapy in Ayr, ON
I believe everyone is the expert in their own life, they may just need some help to navigate life's challenges. A strong therapeutic relationship is the key to clients meeting their goals, and I strive to create a space where pre-teens to adults feel safe to talk, share and explore challenges they are facing. I value collaboration and tailor treatment to each individual/ family/ relationship, and I utilize a number of evidence-based techniques to help clients work through obstacles, develop healthy coping habits, and flourish in their life.
I believe everyone is the expert in their own life, they may just need some help to navigate life's challenges. A strong therapeutic relationship is the key to clients meeting their goals, and I strive to create a space where pre-teens to adults feel safe to talk, share and explore challenges they are facing. I value collaboration and tailor treatment to each individual/ family/ relationship, and I utilize a number of evidence-based techniques to help clients work through obstacles, develop healthy coping habits, and flourish in their life.
You are the expert in you, I’m here to help you explore yourself deeper - maybe to make connections you have not been able to. Clients from ages 12 to 100 will find space with me which is collaborative, individualized, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I work with individuals who may be struggling with mental health issues, relationships, trauma, etc., couples/relationships in need of repair, who want to ensure they are planning a healthy future together, who may be struggling to reconnect, or who want to ensure longevity for the relationship. If you are looking for only a few sessions or a longer-term connection, I can accommodate.
You are the expert in you, I’m here to help you explore yourself deeper - maybe to make connections you have not been able to. Clients from ages 12 to 100 will find space with me which is collaborative, individualized, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I work with individuals who may be struggling with mental health issues, relationships, trauma, etc., couples/relationships in need of repair, who want to ensure they are planning a healthy future together, who may be struggling to reconnect, or who want to ensure longevity for the relationship. If you are looking for only a few sessions or a longer-term connection, I can accommodate.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression that is affecting your day to day life, career or relationships? Is your child struggling to manage their big emotions or is feeling sad or stressed out? Now, more than ever, life is tough and people are feeling burnt out and overwhelmed. Not addressing these feelings can make it feel like we are on autopilot or just getting through each day. We believe that it doesn't have to be this way. There is hope and answers and we can help you find them.
Do you struggle with anxiety or depression that is affecting your day to day life, career or relationships? Is your child struggling to manage their big emotions or is feeling sad or stressed out? Now, more than ever, life is tough and people are feeling burnt out and overwhelmed. Not addressing these feelings can make it feel like we are on autopilot or just getting through each day. We believe that it doesn't have to be this way. There is hope and answers and we can help you find them.
Muneeb Shahid
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc, MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ayr, ON N0B
In today’s world, many individuals find themselves struggling with anxiety and depression. It could be triggered by life transitions, past traumas, or the complexities of modern living. No matter the cause, these challenges do cast a dark shadow over every aspect of life. Anxiety might show up as constant worry, restlessness, or panic attacks while depression can engulf one in feelings of sadness, hopelessness or disconnect from everyone else. Left unaddressed, these conditions can erode self-esteem, relationships and hinder personal and professional fulfillment.
In today’s world, many individuals find themselves struggling with anxiety and depression. It could be triggered by life transitions, past traumas, or the complexities of modern living. No matter the cause, these challenges do cast a dark shadow over every aspect of life. Anxiety might show up as constant worry, restlessness, or panic attacks while depression can engulf one in feelings of sadness, hopelessness or disconnect from everyone else. Left unaddressed, these conditions can erode self-esteem, relationships and hinder personal and professional fulfillment.
Immediate availability for new clients! Are you feeling discouraged that negative & anxious thoughts and behaviours seem to be ruling your life? No matter how long you have struggled, healing and freedom IS possible for you! Counselling is a powerful avenue through which we can identify negative patterns, challenge and then change them for good! Choosing to prioritize your healing and wholeness is one of the best investments you will ever make. I am proud of you for taking this first step to seek support!
Immediate availability for new clients! Are you feeling discouraged that negative & anxious thoughts and behaviours seem to be ruling your life? No matter how long you have struggled, healing and freedom IS possible for you! Counselling is a powerful avenue through which we can identify negative patterns, challenge and then change them for good! Choosing to prioritize your healing and wholeness is one of the best investments you will ever make. I am proud of you for taking this first step to seek support!
Life sometimes has a way of throwing us curve balls that can leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. As your therapist, I aim to assist you in identifying emotions, thoughts and behaviours that can keep you feeling stuck. This often leads to greater self-awareness, self-compassion and new ways of being that allow you to live a life that is more in alignment with your values.
Life sometimes has a way of throwing us curve balls that can leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. As your therapist, I aim to assist you in identifying emotions, thoughts and behaviours that can keep you feeling stuck. This often leads to greater self-awareness, self-compassion and new ways of being that allow you to live a life that is more in alignment with your values.
In a society where talking is more common than listening, I provide a place where you feel heard and not judged. It is my personal goal to create a safe and compassionate environment where you can explore who you are, find resiliency, and walk on the path towards healing. I am committed to walking with you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.
In a society where talking is more common than listening, I provide a place where you feel heard and not judged. It is my personal goal to create a safe and compassionate environment where you can explore who you are, find resiliency, and walk on the path towards healing. I am committed to walking with you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.
In our daily lives, we can run up against challenges that hold us back from living our lives to the fullest. These barriers and challenges have profound impacts on our mental health and wellbeing. I believe that truly seeing your identity in its complex layers can help you to develop advocacy skills, equipping you to be an advocate in your own life or your child's life. When working with children and young adults, I aim to understand the perspectives of child and parent together, seeking to collaboratively develop treatment goals that are client centred.
In our daily lives, we can run up against challenges that hold us back from living our lives to the fullest. These barriers and challenges have profound impacts on our mental health and wellbeing. I believe that truly seeing your identity in its complex layers can help you to develop advocacy skills, equipping you to be an advocate in your own life or your child's life. When working with children and young adults, I aim to understand the perspectives of child and parent together, seeking to collaboratively develop treatment goals that are client centred.
Megan Day - Individual Couple And Family Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MS, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ayr, ON N0B
Are you struggling with your relationships, whether that be with your partner(s) or kids? Are you trying to get clear on who you are now, not who you used to be? As a therapist who is trained relationally, I work with individuals, couples and families. I am interested in helping you change the story of yourself and seeing what else is possible for you. My approach is gentle and non-confrontational. I listen for what has not yet been said and I ask thought-provoking questions that help you explore your thoughts and feelings. I want you to feel relief and to feel more connected to yourself and your loved ones.
Are you struggling with your relationships, whether that be with your partner(s) or kids? Are you trying to get clear on who you are now, not who you used to be? As a therapist who is trained relationally, I work with individuals, couples and families. I am interested in helping you change the story of yourself and seeing what else is possible for you. My approach is gentle and non-confrontational. I listen for what has not yet been said and I ask thought-provoking questions that help you explore your thoughts and feelings. I want you to feel relief and to feel more connected to yourself and your loved ones.
Charlene Mercer (Individuals-Couples-Parenting Support)
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MALT, RP, CCC, RRT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ayr, ON N0B
Let's face it, finding the right therapist can feel a lot like online dating. Sifting through a sea of bios, trying to get a sense of who will be the right fit for your therapeutic journey. There are plenty of great therapists out there, and we all have something different to offer. You're right to invest this much time and energy in finding the perfect match because the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors for your progress. In fact, studies show that a good therapist-client relationship can improve therapy outcomes by up to 30%. So, keep reading to decide if we might be the a "therapeutic match"...
Let's face it, finding the right therapist can feel a lot like online dating. Sifting through a sea of bios, trying to get a sense of who will be the right fit for your therapeutic journey. There are plenty of great therapists out there, and we all have something different to offer. You're right to invest this much time and energy in finding the perfect match because the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors for your progress. In fact, studies show that a good therapist-client relationship can improve therapy outcomes by up to 30%. So, keep reading to decide if we might be the a "therapeutic match"...
Justine MacMeekin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MACP, HBA
Verified Verified
Ayr, ON N0B (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! My name is Justine, and I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist who strives to provide a safe, respectful, non-judgmental, and inclusive space for individuals who may be dealing with various types of issues and concerns. At times, life can be challenging and difficult to navigate. These challenges can lead us to feeling lost, confused, stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, hurt, or unheard. I believe that every person has within them the innate ability to enact change in their lives. Taking the step to seek help takes courage and a desire for growth and healing.
Welcome! My name is Justine, and I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist who strives to provide a safe, respectful, non-judgmental, and inclusive space for individuals who may be dealing with various types of issues and concerns. At times, life can be challenging and difficult to navigate. These challenges can lead us to feeling lost, confused, stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, hurt, or unheard. I believe that every person has within them the innate ability to enact change in their lives. Taking the step to seek help takes courage and a desire for growth and healing.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Conestogo, ON N0B
Seeing your child, teen or family struggling is hard.
I believe that families are the experts of their own experience, and that children and teens have innate wisdom about their own thoughts and feelings. My goal is to create a supportive space for this wisdom to come forward, fostering healing and resilience that extends beyond the therapy space. My individual work with children and teens is complimented by evidence-based parent consultation; equipping caregivers with tools to better understand their child's behaviour, strengthen family bonds, and co-create solutions to problems.
Seeing your child, teen or family struggling is hard.
I believe that families are the experts of their own experience, and that children and teens have innate wisdom about their own thoughts and feelings. My goal is to create a supportive space for this wisdom to come forward, fostering healing and resilience that extends beyond the therapy space. My individual work with children and teens is complimented by evidence-based parent consultation; equipping caregivers with tools to better understand their child's behaviour, strengthen family bonds, and co-create solutions to problems.
I help clients address a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety and stress and relationship, workplace and family issues.
The focus in therapy is on providing a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to talk about your concerns and take the steps needed to achieve your goals for treatment. I draw inspiration from my own real-life experiences that include a healthy and happy decades-long marriage which taught me a great deal about family dynamics and their impact on the various stages of the family life cycle. As a co-op advisor for many years at the University of Waterloo, I counselled students from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds on a range of workplace issues while helping them establish their career and academic goals.
I help clients address a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety and stress and relationship, workplace and family issues.
The focus in therapy is on providing a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to talk about your concerns and take the steps needed to achieve your goals for treatment. I draw inspiration from my own real-life experiences that include a healthy and happy decades-long marriage which taught me a great deal about family dynamics and their impact on the various stages of the family life cycle. As a co-op advisor for many years at the University of Waterloo, I counselled students from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds on a range of workplace issues while helping them establish their career and academic goals.
As a couple’s and family therapist my objective is to practice and utilize emotionally focused couple’s therapy providing a safe environment for the parties involved to strengthen positive emotions, establishing trust and communication, and improving their relationship.
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
As a couple’s and family therapist my objective is to practice and utilize emotionally focused couple’s therapy providing a safe environment for the parties involved to strengthen positive emotions, establishing trust and communication, and improving their relationship.
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
Steff Armstrong
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a queer and gender queer person who is committed to personal growth & continuous learning both in my professional & personal life. I aim to bring an intersectional, anti-oppressive, & harm reduction lens to my practice. This includes an understanding of how systemic power & privilege impact our lives, our experiences, how we see the world & how the world sees us. I want to work with you to address your needs & concerns so that you are able to create goals, achieve personal growth & work towards mental wellness. I love discovering & exploring identity, working with anxiety, depression, work stress, & family issues.
Welcome! I am a queer and gender queer person who is committed to personal growth & continuous learning both in my professional & personal life. I aim to bring an intersectional, anti-oppressive, & harm reduction lens to my practice. This includes an understanding of how systemic power & privilege impact our lives, our experiences, how we see the world & how the world sees us. I want to work with you to address your needs & concerns so that you are able to create goals, achieve personal growth & work towards mental wellness. I love discovering & exploring identity, working with anxiety, depression, work stress, & family issues.
Honoring individuality, I connect with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, individuals with ADHD, and those managing friend, family, partner, or work relationships or attachment related concerns.
With a focus on creating a safe, welcoming space, my hope is that we can navigate together your journey of self exploration and mental wellness. Using warmth, curiosity, and compassion, we can explore feelings and thoughts of worry, and feelings of doubt or uncertainty all while noticing and highlighting your strength and resilience. As you grow and learn more about yourself, I offer empathy and genuine care and curiosity in helping you to feel better day to day and in creating the life you want.
Honoring individuality, I connect with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, individuals with ADHD, and those managing friend, family, partner, or work relationships or attachment related concerns.
With a focus on creating a safe, welcoming space, my hope is that we can navigate together your journey of self exploration and mental wellness. Using warmth, curiosity, and compassion, we can explore feelings and thoughts of worry, and feelings of doubt or uncertainty all while noticing and highlighting your strength and resilience. As you grow and learn more about yourself, I offer empathy and genuine care and curiosity in helping you to feel better day to day and in creating the life you want.
Lisa Taylor
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, B Ed, OCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
I bring passion and energy to supporting teens, adults or couples who are experiencing difficulties including: anxiety, stress, relationship issues, life changes, general life stressors, family and peer relationship difficulties, self-esteem, or regulating emotions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking to find the balance between work, home, kids, yourself? Are you dealing with changes in your life that are causing you to be more anxious or stressed?
I bring passion and energy to supporting teens, adults or couples who are experiencing difficulties including: anxiety, stress, relationship issues, life changes, general life stressors, family and peer relationship difficulties, self-esteem, or regulating emotions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking to find the balance between work, home, kids, yourself? Are you dealing with changes in your life that are causing you to be more anxious or stressed?
Whether you're struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting, burnout, or family dynamics, we'll work together to find tools that fit your life and allow you to find calm within.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with two decades of experience working with children, youth, and their families. My background in neuroscience and behavioural psychology allow me to incorporate a multifaceted approach to enhancing the lives of my clients and their families. My approach is a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, neurodiversity-affirming approach, with an emphasis on creating trust, safety, and a strong alliance in the therapeutic relationship. I hope to support you on your therapeutic journey.
Whether you're struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting, burnout, or family dynamics, we'll work together to find tools that fit your life and allow you to find calm within.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with two decades of experience working with children, youth, and their families. My background in neuroscience and behavioural psychology allow me to incorporate a multifaceted approach to enhancing the lives of my clients and their families. My approach is a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, neurodiversity-affirming approach, with an emphasis on creating trust, safety, and a strong alliance in the therapeutic relationship. I hope to support you on your therapeutic journey.
Stephanie Briskin
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Taking the first step towards therapy can be really intimidating! My hope is to make this process as comfortable as possible for you. One of the most important elements of therapy is feeling a good connection to your therapist. I hope that’s with me, but if it is not, I work along with some very caring and talented social workers and we will connect you to right match. At Glimmer Therapy we are similarly skilled and our specialty lies in providing support for anxiety/depression, family stress, relationship challenges, parenting, work stress, as well as childhood and adult trauma. We offer the convenience of virtual therapy.
Taking the first step towards therapy can be really intimidating! My hope is to make this process as comfortable as possible for you. One of the most important elements of therapy is feeling a good connection to your therapist. I hope that’s with me, but if it is not, I work along with some very caring and talented social workers and we will connect you to right match. At Glimmer Therapy we are similarly skilled and our specialty lies in providing support for anxiety/depression, family stress, relationship challenges, parenting, work stress, as well as childhood and adult trauma. We offer the convenience of virtual therapy.
Evidence based therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Family Systems, Child Therapy.
Registered Member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Full Range of Assessment and Treatment for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
Evidence based therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Family Systems, Child Therapy.
Registered Member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Full Range of Assessment and Treatment for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
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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.