Therapists in St Davids, ON

I focus on children, teenagers and young adults struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, anxiety, and perfectionism. I promote wellness beyond weight and address related social justice issues by approaching care from a Health at Every Size theoretical lens. Intrusive thoughts related to food, weight, and self-image can be overwhelming and by using a collaborative approach to discover self-compassion, food freedom, body acceptance, and self-confidence, patients can feel empowered.

I bring empathic, and knowledgeable support to individuals and couples across the perinatal period, maintaining engagement with professional development in the treatment of perinatal-related distress. Whether you are experiencing challenges related to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, relationships, and/or life transitions, I hold a deep appreciation for how profound and transformative the perinatal period can be for individuals, partners, and families.

Accepting New Clients. When you find yourself going through a life transition, feeling anxious or depressed, or grieving a loss, you might feel confused and overwhelmed. Often our thoughts and feelings get tangled with expectations leaving us unsure about how to move forward in our lives. Together we will explore what is working for you and what parts of your self are being challenged. By developing greater self-awareness and practicing self-acceptance, you will begin to discover new ways to grow and strengthen as a person. When you know yourself better you can begin to intercept unhealthy patterns of living as they emerge.

Is your marriage in a crisis? Are you looking for support because you feel that you have done everything in your power to connect and be heard, and to no avail? Perhaps you are additionally overwhelmed as your beloved child is struggling at school, in the aftermath of a divorce or a move. Are you challenged with anxiety and depression and are looking for support to build your coping skills and get to the root cause of your challenges? Did you just move to Canada or are figuring out your way on your career path? Are you looking for premarital counseling? Are your arguments with your partner keeping you disconnected for days on end?

We are accepting new Clients! Supporting individuals, family, parents, mentors in their journey. This experience is about you. We can provide tools, suggestions, feedback and guidance in working towards your goals and making healthy changes.

Nobody understands your difficulties better than you. You are an expert on your lived experiences and my goal is to simply assist you in navigating these experiences. Together, my hope is that we can create solutions, develop coping strategies, make sense of your difficulties through psychoeducation, and get you to a place where you feel independent, confident, and competent when dealing with life's challenges.

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.

Welcome! I believe in providing you with a caring space, free of criticism and judgement, where we can safely explore your healing journey together. I look at myself as someone who will walk alongside you as a guide for support and will meet you where you are. Together, we will walk along old and new paths to uncover patterns and develop new understandings that bring meaning and authenticity to your life. I practice from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach, using holistic and integrative techniques to create the right fit for your journey. Above everything else, I want you to feel heard and supported.

Do you wonder what it means to live a full life? Do you experience times when you are not sure of the direction of your life? Do we have incredible potential as human beings that we are not accessing? These questions may be worth exploring if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other symptoms. The state of our life at all levels is rarely explored in therapy. Often therapy targets part of the problem but not all of the problems.

Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes life is ruthless and leaves us with questions, unresolved feelings, regrets, or intrusive re-livings of past experiences. Trauma is life-changing, looks different for everyone, and can be even harder to talk about. You are not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this territory alone. Regardless of where you are in your life journey, one step forward is still progress. Together, we can help you move forward in whatever that might look like for you.

Life can throw uncertainties & challenges leaving us to cope with traumatic events, relationship struggles, uncomfortable thoughts & grief. We can choose to be identified by our resilience rather than our distress from these challenges. Therapy is a wonderful tool to access our inner natural resilience. Seeking therapy is courageous & I am pleased to accompany you through your journey.

Asking yourself, "Will it get better"? Problematic relationship? Feeling lost? Work and life stress? Are you anxious and overwhelmed? Depressed and struggling to move forward? Are you burnt out and experiencing instability? Are you hard on yourself? Have you tried to overcome these struggles before without success?

Whether your concern is of an individual or an interpersonal nature, involves a couple, family or other form/model of relationship, we can work together, through dialogue, to explore challenging situations and find opportunities for growth. My approach in therapy is client centered. Although I focus on the client(s) in the session, I keep in mind that every person is part of several larger systems. I maintain an awareness of systemic influences, and of power dynamics in relationships. I will work with you toward your goals. I am committed to being neutral and judgement free. I embrace diversity and human rights.

Hello! Let’s be honest, you’re probably here because you aren’t feeling great. Maybe you’re navigating the challenges of loneliness, shame, guilt, low self-esteem, or a lack of passion or purpose in your life. Maybe you’re struggling with confidence, self-criticism, or feeling “stuck”. Are the beliefs “I’m not good enough” or “I’m a failure” sounding familiar? I am committed to holding space for all your feelings, creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment for you to embrace your authenticity, explore and grow.

It can be a difficult process finding the right therapist, and I am here to help. I'm Dr. Lesley Miller, a Clinical Psychologist licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario. At Brookside Psychologists, we have many experienced, licensed psychotherapists and psychologists available to work with you. We're located in St. Catharines and Burlington.

Being Mentally resilient through this uncertain time is key. I am mental Health and wellness specialist. I can offer practical solutions to deal with anxiety and depression which may be impacting you on an individual or relationship level.

I am a psychologist working with adults and couples who also supervises other developing clinicians. Whether you are hoping to move forward from past wounds, learn new ways of being in the world, or deepen relationships, I would be honoured to be part of your journey directly or indirectly through supervision. I take the time to understand what's going on today within the larger context of your life and your goals. I feel this is an important first step in building a therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe, understood, and supported while doing the hard work of growing and changing.

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.

Accepting New Clients! I am an expert in the field of treating concerns surrounding sleep/insomnia. I have successful career experience working therapeutically with palliative patients and their caregivers to tackle grief, bereavement and caregiver burnout. I am also well renowned for working with relationship issues (using attachment theory), mood disorders (depression, anxiety), and dissociative disorders. Finally, I treat and work with self-esteem/worth, existential questions, burnout, life transitions, and other concerns. Yes that's a lot, but I just thinking helping people to heal is very neat, and so I have learned so much :).