Family Therapy in Petawawa, ON
Rhonda Marshall
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Petawawa, ON K8H
Kudos for reaching out for help especially when mental health struggles can be painful and exhausting. I work with children, adolescents adults, and couples. I am eager to support you and your family. Here you will find non-judgemental positive regard from a practitioner with training and experience in trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, self-harm and narcissistic abuse. I encourage you to reach out so we can have a discussion about the available therapeutic approaches. I would like to hear your story and help you discover new ways of being.
Kudos for reaching out for help especially when mental health struggles can be painful and exhausting. I work with children, adolescents adults, and couples. I am eager to support you and your family. Here you will find non-judgemental positive regard from a practitioner with training and experience in trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, self-harm and narcissistic abuse. I encourage you to reach out so we can have a discussion about the available therapeutic approaches. I would like to hear your story and help you discover new ways of being.
Triena McGuirk (Psychotherapy For You) Child Therapist
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petawawa, ON K8H (Online Only)
Triena’s practice is continually evolving as she integrates Mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology and Therapeutic Practices, DBT, CBT, ASIST, IFS, SFBT, Trauma Aware Care, ERP, Collaborative Law-Family Professional and other tools and trainings to support those she serves.
My name is Triena McGuirk and I am a Social Worker in private practice. Over the course of my experiences, I have come to learn with certainty that life is chaotic and the one thing we truly have control over is how we respond. I walk with people of all ages during life’s challenging moments, when the path is not visible. My goal as a Therapist is to assist those I serve (individuals, couples and families) in reconciling the discomfort of their experience and harness the wisdom it carries to invite more of what aligns into your life. I am diligent and resourceful in my pursuit of helping and hope those I serve leave our time
Triena’s practice is continually evolving as she integrates Mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology and Therapeutic Practices, DBT, CBT, ASIST, IFS, SFBT, Trauma Aware Care, ERP, Collaborative Law-Family Professional and other tools and trainings to support those she serves.
My name is Triena McGuirk and I am a Social Worker in private practice. Over the course of my experiences, I have come to learn with certainty that life is chaotic and the one thing we truly have control over is how we respond. I walk with people of all ages during life’s challenging moments, when the path is not visible. My goal as a Therapist is to assist those I serve (individuals, couples and families) in reconciling the discomfort of their experience and harness the wisdom it carries to invite more of what aligns into your life. I am diligent and resourceful in my pursuit of helping and hope those I serve leave our time
Connected Counselling —Affordable Expert Care
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Petawawa, ON K8H
Are you or a member of your family struggling with anxiety or low energy? Do you have anxiety or depression? Is your marriage or relationship in trouble, or do you need help coping with an affair or divorce? Is your most intimate relationship marred by conflict? Do you drink too much or struggle with substance abuse? My name is Adrienne and I lead our team of qualified social workers and psychotherapists, as well as fully supervised social work and psychotherapy interns. In therapy, we will work towards practical solutions that make your life better in tangible ways. Our goals for you are long-term healing and growth.
Are you or a member of your family struggling with anxiety or low energy? Do you have anxiety or depression? Is your marriage or relationship in trouble, or do you need help coping with an affair or divorce? Is your most intimate relationship marred by conflict? Do you drink too much or struggle with substance abuse? My name is Adrienne and I lead our team of qualified social workers and psychotherapists, as well as fully supervised social work and psychotherapy interns. In therapy, we will work towards practical solutions that make your life better in tangible ways. Our goals for you are long-term healing and growth.
Kristen Burgess, RN - Psychotherapist
Psychiatric Nurse, RN, BScN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petawawa, ON K8H (Online Only)
The connection between Mental Wellness and your overall health runs deep. Building & maintaining a solid foundation is key to a happy & fulfilling life. I understand the unique needs of individuals tired of feeling anxious, burnt out, depressed, overstimulated & undervalued... It's time to transform your experience & excel without sacrificing your well-being! The balance you have been longing for does exist! Managing your symptoms is achievable, and the light at the end of the tunnel is closer with the right support!
The connection between Mental Wellness and your overall health runs deep. Building & maintaining a solid foundation is key to a happy & fulfilling life. I understand the unique needs of individuals tired of feeling anxious, burnt out, depressed, overstimulated & undervalued... It's time to transform your experience & excel without sacrificing your well-being! The balance you have been longing for does exist! Managing your symptoms is achievable, and the light at the end of the tunnel is closer with the right support!
Sol Fried
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC, RCT, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Petawawa, ON K8H
Now offering trauma focused psychotherapy and EMDR in Petawawa. I provide counselling and therapy services to adolescents, adults, and seniors. As a person who has been deaf since early childhood, I have learned to speak and hear through the benefits of technology, including the cochlear implant. I am uniquely qualified to work with clients who identify as a person with a disability. As a person with a disability, I identify with life challenges and role model resilience, compassion, perseverance and hope. I am inclusive of all cultures, faiths, gender identities and sexual orientations.
Now offering trauma focused psychotherapy and EMDR in Petawawa. I provide counselling and therapy services to adolescents, adults, and seniors. As a person who has been deaf since early childhood, I have learned to speak and hear through the benefits of technology, including the cochlear implant. I am uniquely qualified to work with clients who identify as a person with a disability. As a person with a disability, I identify with life challenges and role model resilience, compassion, perseverance and hope. I am inclusive of all cultures, faiths, gender identities and sexual orientations.
Kelsey Parker
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Petawawa, ON K8H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
New Client Openings for June 2024, wait-list available. Does it feel like you’re failing everyone around you as you struggle to meet your own needs? You don’t feel like yourself anymore and it’s as if you’ve lost your sense of direction. You and your partner may be caught in a cycle of disagreements. You may find yourself quickly irritated and stressed. Your relationship may feel disconnected, communication may be difficult and you feel you've moved away from who you are and what your purpose is.
New Client Openings for June 2024, wait-list available. Does it feel like you’re failing everyone around you as you struggle to meet your own needs? You don’t feel like yourself anymore and it’s as if you’ve lost your sense of direction. You and your partner may be caught in a cycle of disagreements. You may find yourself quickly irritated and stressed. Your relationship may feel disconnected, communication may be difficult and you feel you've moved away from who you are and what your purpose is.
Michelle Mailhiot (Psychotherapy For You Ontario)
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCPA
Verified Verified
Petawawa, ON K8H (Online Only)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist who helps people who are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and depression. Many of these are common symptoms for people who struggle with mental health conditions. Understanding the barriers in a person’s life, and previous trauma, can help identify present day triggers and daily struggles. The goal of therapy would be to work collaboratively, using a psychotherapy framework, to identify the cause of the struggles and work towards understanding and reducing symptoms affecting your daily life.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist who helps people who are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and depression. Many of these are common symptoms for people who struggle with mental health conditions. Understanding the barriers in a person’s life, and previous trauma, can help identify present day triggers and daily struggles. The goal of therapy would be to work collaboratively, using a psychotherapy framework, to identify the cause of the struggles and work towards understanding and reducing symptoms affecting your daily life.
SoulScape Services: Psychotherapy & Wellness Hub
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BAHon, RP
Verified Verified
Petawawa, ON K8H
Life is nothing short of amazing. It's amazing how much we can go through and live to tell about it. It's amazing how fast kids grow up and time flies, how angry a co-worker can make you, how much compassion we can seem to have for others when we struggle to offer any to ourselves. It's amazing how much we put on our plates when all we need is to rest. It's amazing how much we can long for understanding and connection and how much opportunity can be missed right in front of our eyes. It's amazing how short life is. It's also amazing how much we can learn in the time we have, and how little steps can amount to such massive change.
Life is nothing short of amazing. It's amazing how much we can go through and live to tell about it. It's amazing how fast kids grow up and time flies, how angry a co-worker can make you, how much compassion we can seem to have for others when we struggle to offer any to ourselves. It's amazing how much we put on our plates when all we need is to rest. It's amazing how much we can long for understanding and connection and how much opportunity can be missed right in front of our eyes. It's amazing how short life is. It's also amazing how much we can learn in the time we have, and how little steps can amount to such massive change.
Forging Forward Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RRP, TITC-CT
Verified Verified
Petawawa, ON K8H
Counsellors at Forging Forward Counselling Services are with our clients on their journey, every step of the way! Our counsellor works with the client using approaches that foster self-determination and promote resiliency. We believe that people have a natural and intrinsic tendency to behave in effective and healthy ways. We understand that enduring recovery is an continuous process that requires a customizable treatment plan based on each client or group's specific needs.
Counsellors at Forging Forward Counselling Services are with our clients on their journey, every step of the way! Our counsellor works with the client using approaches that foster self-determination and promote resiliency. We believe that people have a natural and intrinsic tendency to behave in effective and healthy ways. We understand that enduring recovery is an continuous process that requires a customizable treatment plan based on each client or group's specific needs.
Jennifer Elizabeth Tiviluk
MACP, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petawawa, ON K8H
Psychotherapy is my second career, and that makes me stronger as a therapist. That's because, in addition to my academic qualifications and clinical training, my own lived experiences as a daughter, a wife and mother, a student, an employee and an entrepreneur help me relate to my clients in so many meaningful ways. Clients relate to my sense of humour, empathy, and desire for growth as a person and as a therapist. And they value my ability to get to the root of the issue and expertise in both practical problem-solving and supporting clients' growth.
Psychotherapy is my second career, and that makes me stronger as a therapist. That's because, in addition to my academic qualifications and clinical training, my own lived experiences as a daughter, a wife and mother, a student, an employee and an entrepreneur help me relate to my clients in so many meaningful ways. Clients relate to my sense of humour, empathy, and desire for growth as a person and as a therapist. And they value my ability to get to the root of the issue and expertise in both practical problem-solving and supporting clients' growth.
Emily Spagnolo
Registered Social Worker, BA Psyc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Petawawa, ON K8H
Life can be tough however, it shouldn't be made any harder by suffering. The causes of suffering are vast and unique to the individual. Within the therapeutic relationship I strive to help you understand the root causes of your suffering and help you recover from these wounds. In our work together we collaboratively decide goals, methods and the pace of our work. I strive to support and empower you to conquer your challenges and proclaim mastery over your life to the best of your ability as you move towards a future that is curated by you, free from past pain or adversities.
Life can be tough however, it shouldn't be made any harder by suffering. The causes of suffering are vast and unique to the individual. Within the therapeutic relationship I strive to help you understand the root causes of your suffering and help you recover from these wounds. In our work together we collaboratively decide goals, methods and the pace of our work. I strive to support and empower you to conquer your challenges and proclaim mastery over your life to the best of your ability as you move towards a future that is curated by you, free from past pain or adversities.
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Amanda Lafreniere
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
Petawawa, ON K8H
Waitlist for new clients
We all come to therapy for different reasons. To have support when we are grieving and navigating difficult life transitions. To identify, understand and change patterns that leave us feeling stuck in our lives and relationships. To loosen the hold anxiety and self-critical thoughts have on us. To get to know ourselves more deeply and move towards self-acceptance and compassion. To live more mindfully so we can really be in the present moment. These, along with so many more, are valid reasons to reach out for help. You are in the right place - you don't have to do it all alone.
We all come to therapy for different reasons. To have support when we are grieving and navigating difficult life transitions. To identify, understand and change patterns that leave us feeling stuck in our lives and relationships. To loosen the hold anxiety and self-critical thoughts have on us. To get to know ourselves more deeply and move towards self-acceptance and compassion. To live more mindfully so we can really be in the present moment. These, along with so many more, are valid reasons to reach out for help. You are in the right place - you don't have to do it all alone.
Adrienne Carfagnini
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petawawa, ON K8H
Not accepting new clients
I am a registered masters-level social worker with over fifteen years of experience working with military and civilian adults, children and families. I specialize in relationship counselling and sex therapy as well as individual trauma therapy, both in-person and from a PHIPPA-approved online platform in Pembroke, Ontario. I also have specialized training in working with polyamorous or otherwise open relationships. I am eager to work with those who identify as LGBTQ2IA+ and those who identify as non-binary/fluid/exploring in their gender identities. All faiths/traditions/orientations/lifestyles are WELCOME!
I am a registered masters-level social worker with over fifteen years of experience working with military and civilian adults, children and families. I specialize in relationship counselling and sex therapy as well as individual trauma therapy, both in-person and from a PHIPPA-approved online platform in Pembroke, Ontario. I also have specialized training in working with polyamorous or otherwise open relationships. I am eager to work with those who identify as LGBTQ2IA+ and those who identify as non-binary/fluid/exploring in their gender identities. All faiths/traditions/orientations/lifestyles are WELCOME!
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Sushma R Bahal
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pembroke, ON K8A (Online Only)
Life is ever changing, bringing unanticipated circumstances which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and stressed. In addition to this, childhood trauma and family upbringing can also have long lasting effects on our choices as adults and the way in which we interact in relationships, preventing us from achieving fulfilment and healthy and positive connections with our partners and children. I can help you to develop tools that work for you to strengthen and drastically improve your self confidence, self image and relationship skills. I can help you understand and control feelings of anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Trauma, grief and much more.
Life is ever changing, bringing unanticipated circumstances which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and stressed. In addition to this, childhood trauma and family upbringing can also have long lasting effects on our choices as adults and the way in which we interact in relationships, preventing us from achieving fulfilment and healthy and positive connections with our partners and children. I can help you to develop tools that work for you to strengthen and drastically improve your self confidence, self image and relationship skills. I can help you understand and control feelings of anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Trauma, grief and much more.
Jacqueline Schryer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BEd, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pembroke, ON K8A (Online Only)
Have you been experiencing increased anxiety or depression, or find yourself needing support for a troubled relationship? Maybe life has given you a entire bag of lemons; whatever the reason, I'm here to help. We will collaboratively develop goals in a supportive and empathetic atmosphere so you can hopefully achieve a more balanced life. Be warned, I keep it real as life is too short for a bunch of psycho-babble. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) which means I have regular consultations with a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker, Mary Earls until I meet the hours required by CRPO to be a full RP.
Have you been experiencing increased anxiety or depression, or find yourself needing support for a troubled relationship? Maybe life has given you a entire bag of lemons; whatever the reason, I'm here to help. We will collaboratively develop goals in a supportive and empathetic atmosphere so you can hopefully achieve a more balanced life. Be warned, I keep it real as life is too short for a bunch of psycho-babble. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) which means I have regular consultations with a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker, Mary Earls until I meet the hours required by CRPO to be a full RP.
Karine Langley
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
Pembroke, ON K8A
If you feel stressed or a little lost. If you feel overwhelmed and not enjoying life.I can help you rediscover the best version of yourself. My ideal client is someone who is unsure but wants to learn and is open minded to allow me to journey with them to wholeness. I have over 30 years of experience with all types of clients from prisoners to toddlers. The key to success in working with me is simply keep an open mind, discover who you are and do not be afraid to take a leap into what appears to you to be the unknown.
If you feel stressed or a little lost. If you feel overwhelmed and not enjoying life.I can help you rediscover the best version of yourself. My ideal client is someone who is unsure but wants to learn and is open minded to allow me to journey with them to wholeness. I have over 30 years of experience with all types of clients from prisoners to toddlers. The key to success in working with me is simply keep an open mind, discover who you are and do not be afraid to take a leap into what appears to you to be the unknown.
Brenda Caron
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pembroke, ON K8A
Now accepting new clients! As a Registered Psychotherapist, I provide psychotherapy for individuals 16 years of age and older. I aspire to hold a warm, compassionate, and open space for clients to experience a genuine sense of trust and safety. My therapeutic scope includes anxiety disorder, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, loss and grief, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, personal growth, ASD, and meaning making and existential exploration. I also work with parents of neurodiverse children to support them in their own processing and healing to better cope with the parenting demands.
Now accepting new clients! As a Registered Psychotherapist, I provide psychotherapy for individuals 16 years of age and older. I aspire to hold a warm, compassionate, and open space for clients to experience a genuine sense of trust and safety. My therapeutic scope includes anxiety disorder, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, loss and grief, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, personal growth, ASD, and meaning making and existential exploration. I also work with parents of neurodiverse children to support them in their own processing and healing to better cope with the parenting demands.
Jungian Psychoanalyst Daniel A. Hansen
Registered Psychotherapist, ThD, MDiv, GrDip, BMus
Verified Verified
Pembroke, ON K8A
The analytical journey often begins when a person experiences an extremely challenging time in his/her/their life, does not know what to do, and feels stuck. Jungian analysis is an opportunity for him/her/them to work on his/her/their problems and emotions by talking with a trusted and qualified professional who listens attentively and assists him/her/them in exploring a personal inner path for healing. It is deep soul and spiritual work. The weekly analytic hour is an opportunity to address that by exploring a person's inner and outer life, while focusing on unconscious personal and collective material, especially symbolically.
The analytical journey often begins when a person experiences an extremely challenging time in his/her/their life, does not know what to do, and feels stuck. Jungian analysis is an opportunity for him/her/them to work on his/her/their problems and emotions by talking with a trusted and qualified professional who listens attentively and assists him/her/them in exploring a personal inner path for healing. It is deep soul and spiritual work. The weekly analytic hour is an opportunity to address that by exploring a person's inner and outer life, while focusing on unconscious personal and collective material, especially symbolically.
Alison Marshall
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Pembroke, ON K8A
Hello fellow human! Have you analyzed your “problems” and gone back in your past to see where things went “wrong”? Have you judged yourself for not feeling satisfied with your life and wanting more? Do you feel trapped by your feelings and the emotions of others? How would you feel if you could have emotional freedom? What choices would you make and what purpose would you step into if you knew how to sit with your uncomfortable emotions? I too have analyzed every "negative" feeling and fused to the idea that I am simply an "anxious person". Well, no more of that!
Hello fellow human! Have you analyzed your “problems” and gone back in your past to see where things went “wrong”? Have you judged yourself for not feeling satisfied with your life and wanting more? Do you feel trapped by your feelings and the emotions of others? How would you feel if you could have emotional freedom? What choices would you make and what purpose would you step into if you knew how to sit with your uncomfortable emotions? I too have analyzed every "negative" feeling and fused to the idea that I am simply an "anxious person". Well, no more of that!
Jasmine Olsen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA Hons, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pembroke, ON K8A (Online Only)
Are you experiencing anxiety, stress, or a noticeable change in your thoughts/behaviours? Are you struggling to navigate challenges such as life after trauma, the postpartum season or relationship difficulties? Whether you’re looking to achieve personal growth, relief, understanding, or receive encouragement, I would be honoured to accompany you on your journey. I provide services for individuals experiencing, but not limited to, trauma symptoms, the perinatal season, OCD, phobias, mood and anxiety disorders, sleep difficulties, stress management, and behavioural issues.
Are you experiencing anxiety, stress, or a noticeable change in your thoughts/behaviours? Are you struggling to navigate challenges such as life after trauma, the postpartum season or relationship difficulties? Whether you’re looking to achieve personal growth, relief, understanding, or receive encouragement, I would be honoured to accompany you on your journey. I provide services for individuals experiencing, but not limited to, trauma symptoms, the perinatal season, OCD, phobias, mood and anxiety disorders, sleep difficulties, stress management, and behavioural issues.
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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.