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Kofi Ansu-Gyeabour @ Niagara Wellness Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2T  (Online Only)
You're here because you are ready for change. I sincerely believe that every person has the inner resources for change and growth. You don't have to struggle in isolation and silence. Together we can restore your sense of personal agency, self-determination and hope. I would be honoured to support you and your family through life's challenges and transitions with warmth, experience, therapeutic relationship, empathy and skill to make desired life changes.
You're here because you are ready for change. I sincerely believe that every person has the inner resources for change and growth. You don't have to struggle in isolation and silence. Together we can restore your sense of personal agency, self-determination and hope. I would be honoured to support you and your family through life's challenges and transitions with warmth, experience, therapeutic relationship, empathy and skill to make desired life changes.
(365) 800-5641 View (365) 800-5641
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Family Kinnections
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BCW, CYW, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
My training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Art therapy, and family therapy provides me the tools to help your family achieve wellness and happiness.
Is your child's behaviour driving you crazy? Is your child or teen suffering from Depression, anxiety, or other problems? Do you want your child or teen to feel healthy, happy, and get along with you? I specialize in the treatment of child, youth and family mental health concerns, including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, self-harm, OCD, anger, Autism/aspergers, separation/divorce, and behaviour problems (defiance, aggression, hostility). I have over 15 years of experience in child and youth mental health, including work in community counselling centers, hospital psychiatric treatment, and residential treatment centers.
My training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Art therapy, and family therapy provides me the tools to help your family achieve wellness and happiness.
Is your child's behaviour driving you crazy? Is your child or teen suffering from Depression, anxiety, or other problems? Do you want your child or teen to feel healthy, happy, and get along with you? I specialize in the treatment of child, youth and family mental health concerns, including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, self-harm, OCD, anger, Autism/aspergers, separation/divorce, and behaviour problems (defiance, aggression, hostility). I have over 15 years of experience in child and youth mental health, including work in community counselling centers, hospital psychiatric treatment, and residential treatment centers.
(289) 302-6907 View (289) 302-6907
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Playful Solutions
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CPT-R, EMDR
Verified Verified
Liz held a clinical position at Family First Play Therapy Centre for 4 years and was the Therapeutic leader for the child, adolescent and teen Therapy program at Wellspring Niagara for 7 years.
Liz Christie is a registered Psychotherapist and a certified Play Therapist and EMDR Therapist. She is qualified and dedicated to offering Play Therapy, EMDR Therapy and attachment therapy to her community. Children and teens who struggle to cope with confusing feelings can show signs of emotion dysregulation through their behaviour. Liz provides a safe and warm therapeutic environment to guide parents and their children through issues such as anxiety/OCD, depression, relational attachment concerns/RAD, trauma related to grief, divorce, physical or sexual abuse, emotional/social behaviour struggles, and self-esteem.
Liz held a clinical position at Family First Play Therapy Centre for 4 years and was the Therapeutic leader for the child, adolescent and teen Therapy program at Wellspring Niagara for 7 years.
Liz Christie is a registered Psychotherapist and a certified Play Therapist and EMDR Therapist. She is qualified and dedicated to offering Play Therapy, EMDR Therapy and attachment therapy to her community. Children and teens who struggle to cope with confusing feelings can show signs of emotion dysregulation through their behaviour. Liz provides a safe and warm therapeutic environment to guide parents and their children through issues such as anxiety/OCD, depression, relational attachment concerns/RAD, trauma related to grief, divorce, physical or sexual abuse, emotional/social behaviour struggles, and self-esteem.
(905) 992-9283 View (905) 992-9283
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Tracy Gostlow
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
I have been providing service for over 14 years and offer individual, couples, and family counselling to people of all ages, from the very young (age 6+) to the very experienced.
As a whole, therapy is a place that allows people to be vulnerable. My main goal as a therapist is to provide a safe outlet for you to share your story, validate your feelings and worries, emphasize your strengths, and encourage you to carry out the quality of life you deserve.
I have been providing service for over 14 years and offer individual, couples, and family counselling to people of all ages, from the very young (age 6+) to the very experienced.
As a whole, therapy is a place that allows people to be vulnerable. My main goal as a therapist is to provide a safe outlet for you to share your story, validate your feelings and worries, emphasize your strengths, and encourage you to carry out the quality of life you deserve.
(365) 675-0554 View (365) 675-0554
Photo of Larisa Fry @Tula Wellness &Niagara Wellness Centre, Registered Psychotherapist in L2T, ON
Larisa Fry @Tula Wellness &Niagara Wellness Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, RCC-ACS, EMDRcit
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2T  (Online Only)
Finding someone to trust as you are managing through turbulent times is stressful, and can be overwhelming. I thank you for considering me as part of this journey. Specializing in strength-based approaches to assist individuals, families, and couples to find balance in daily living. I work hard to build solid relationships through understanding and trust while offering an opportunity to challenge growth in my clients though healing of the past and paving new paths to the future.
Finding someone to trust as you are managing through turbulent times is stressful, and can be overwhelming. I thank you for considering me as part of this journey. Specializing in strength-based approaches to assist individuals, families, and couples to find balance in daily living. I work hard to build solid relationships through understanding and trust while offering an opportunity to challenge growth in my clients though healing of the past and paving new paths to the future.
(289) 272-7170 View (289) 272-7170
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Zameena Hussain
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2T  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself becoming overwhelmed with stress in your life? Are you looking to connect with a therapist who is understanding, nonjudgemental, and highly skilled? Whether it is due to relationships, work, school, or other demands in life, most people turn to therapy because something in their life is not working and they are seeking help to make changes. Whether it is to maintain more meaningful relationships, to heal from past trauma or manage mental health symptoms, therapy can provide a safe space to explore vulnerable thoughts and feelings with a qualified professional.
Do you find yourself becoming overwhelmed with stress in your life? Are you looking to connect with a therapist who is understanding, nonjudgemental, and highly skilled? Whether it is due to relationships, work, school, or other demands in life, most people turn to therapy because something in their life is not working and they are seeking help to make changes. Whether it is to maintain more meaningful relationships, to heal from past trauma or manage mental health symptoms, therapy can provide a safe space to explore vulnerable thoughts and feelings with a qualified professional.
(365) 804-0315 View (365) 804-0315
Photo of Martene Harshaw, Registered Social Worker in L2T, ON
Martene Harshaw
Registered Social Worker, BA, RSW
Verified Verified
I have 20 years of experience in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma and grief. Counselling takes place in a safe and therapeutic environment. Developing a relationship with my clients to engage in evidenced-based therapy techniques that have been established as effective and successful in regaining hope in your lives. These techniques can help you experience increased emotional health and wellness. I have a strong interest in trauma work. Sessions are tailored to your specific strengths, needs and values, exploring the impact of our experiences on our current life situation.
I have 20 years of experience in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma and grief. Counselling takes place in a safe and therapeutic environment. Developing a relationship with my clients to engage in evidenced-based therapy techniques that have been established as effective and successful in regaining hope in your lives. These techniques can help you experience increased emotional health and wellness. I have a strong interest in trauma work. Sessions are tailored to your specific strengths, needs and values, exploring the impact of our experiences on our current life situation.
(905) 341-2120 View (905) 341-2120
Photo of Emily Barrett, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in L2T, ON
Emily Barrett
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
On the surface, you are the one who has it all together, but you know deep down that something has to change. You feel burnt out from constantly accommodating other people, and ignoring your own needs. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from keeping your emotions bottled up. You are tired of trying so hard and getting so little in return. Feelings of unworthiness, shame, and fear are holding you back from becoming the kind of person you have always wanted to be.
On the surface, you are the one who has it all together, but you know deep down that something has to change. You feel burnt out from constantly accommodating other people, and ignoring your own needs. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from keeping your emotions bottled up. You are tired of trying so hard and getting so little in return. Feelings of unworthiness, shame, and fear are holding you back from becoming the kind of person you have always wanted to be.
(289) 207-8010 View (289) 207-8010
Photo of Britney Binkowski, Counsellor in L2T, ON
Britney Binkowski
Counsellor, RP, BA
Verified Verified
Life can be tough. Sometimes this causes you experience problems that are too difficult to handle alone. Perhaps you feel depressed, angry, stuck, sad, unsatisfied or anxious; perhaps addictive patterns or other self-destructive behaviours are wearing you down and disrupting your life. Maybe the way that you have always dealt with things is no longer working. Sometimes you might reach out for support simply because you need an unbiased person to talk to or have a nagging feeling that something is just not right and could be better.
Life can be tough. Sometimes this causes you experience problems that are too difficult to handle alone. Perhaps you feel depressed, angry, stuck, sad, unsatisfied or anxious; perhaps addictive patterns or other self-destructive behaviours are wearing you down and disrupting your life. Maybe the way that you have always dealt with things is no longer working. Sometimes you might reach out for support simply because you need an unbiased person to talk to or have a nagging feeling that something is just not right and could be better.
(647) 955-3898 View (647) 955-3898
Photo of Lee-Ann Smith, Registered Social Worker in L2T, ON
Lee-Ann Smith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello and thank you for reading my counselling profile. I hope to be able to assist you to reach your goals, overcome hardships, instill motivation so that you can be the best version of yourself.
Hello and thank you for reading my counselling profile. I hope to be able to assist you to reach your goals, overcome hardships, instill motivation so that you can be the best version of yourself.
(289) 216-5842 View (289) 216-5842

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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.