If a session with a therapist were helpful, What would that look like? Safety, Compassion, Empathetic, Respectful, and Validating. I provide therapy for issues such as; anxiety, depression, grief/loss, divorce, life transitions, individual for youth and adults as well as couples counselling.

Would you like to make changes in your life, but aren’t sure where to start? Our diverse team of experienced, skilled therapists is here to help you flourish in any area of life where you feel stuck. Whether you'd like to reduce your anxiety, lower your stress, improve your relationships or find the joy again, we invite you to bring your goals to our team. We'll connect you with the right therapist so you can start living your best life today.

You are probably searching here because you need something in your life to change. Whatever that change or personal challenge may be for you, it is my goal to help you meet that need. My social work career of 25+ years has provided me with a wealth of experience and expertise which I bring to my practice. I am registered with the Province of Ontario, working within a regulatory body. Therefore, you can expect accountability, confidentiality, respect, compassion, and sound ethical practices. I provide therapy for issues such as; anxiety, depression, grief/loss, divorce, life transitions, individual and family relationships.

I have worked as a clinician for over 25 years. I have considerable experience with family, couples and individual therapy. Working with addictions, mental health, trauma, and youth related issues are strong areas of interest. As a clinical traumatologist and an Advanced Clinical Supervisor, I have specific interest and extensive training in trauma. A significant component of my private practice is couples and family therapy. Couples therapy is an opportunity to help couples that are simply stuck move towards resolution and rediscover a meaningful relationship. There are times where resolution may not be the goal for both parties. Mediation services are also available.

Wouldn’t it would be a relief to hangout with your friends, study or work, and unwind with your favourite T.V series without being in the haze of thoughts about food and body image all the time? Living with a smile on your face and trying to keep it all together while you really feel scared, unfulfilled, and in the grip of perfectionism is exhausting. Instead of having space to be creative, find your passion, and follow your dreams, you find yourself stuck in the repetitive cycle of feeling like you’re not enough and trying to mend it through dieting, exercise, or numbing out your emotions.

Offices Niagara Falls & Toronto. Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy/Somatic Experiencing /Leadership Development/Coaching, that focuses on awareness, and contact from a holistic prospective. I am an active psychotherapist/coach who will challenge you with respect, and compassion. With a commitment to gain greater access to yourself, to clarify processes that have been confusing, and holding you back, we can work together to co-create a different way of being. Psychotherapy with me is not about a diagnosis, it is about an awareness, an acceptance, and then a choice. I am a Cannabis friendly psychotherapist, with many life experiences.

Having been in a similar boat, also with no paddles, I understand what the life of an addict looks like, feels like and how he/she can survive it. I understand the hoplessness, lonliness and the darkness that surround addicts but I also understand that this situation can be changed and that it is possible to live a life full of joy, peace and prosperity IF the client is willing to do the work it will take to get there. If change is the goal then I can help make that happen.

If you are affected by stress, anxiety or depression, or need post adoption support, please let me help you to find your inner strengths so that you can feel renewed hope. My background of working with people who experience mental health challenges, family crisis, and changing family dynamics through adoption, leads me to have a passion for teaching and guiding people as they adjust to life situations and make the changes they choose to make. Finding a way forward when dealing with the stress and changes resulting from COVID 19 is something we can do together.

" HOPE is a rope to climb the slippery slope" is a Core Belief of my practice. With more than 30 years of experience in psychoeducation and counseling, life skill coaching, guidance, anger management, crisis interventions, and stress management, I strive to offer high standard professional services to my clients at a reasonable cost. Creating, stabilizing, and enhancing perceptual clarity, insights, and inner strengths in my clients have been my ongoing professional pursuits. I help them master key-mental-skills for self-regulating their behavior to maintain excellent Mental Hygiene and Mental Immunity.

Dan employs common sense strategies that allow his clients to implement new ways of seeing the world in a positive light. He'll tell you that the most powerful tool on earth is the human mind but nobody ever gave us the operations manual. Dan sees himself as a mechanic of sorts, offering information from the minds operational handbook, allowing his clients to switch off the auto pilot and switch on their self determination to overcome adversity and accomplish more. Dan won't shy away from politically incorrect responses and thanks you, in advance, for your confidence.

Whether it is a critical incident or an accumulation of experiences that brings one to seek counselling, the opportunity to honestly explore the dynamics of life, supported and challenged by a qualified and caring professional, can lead to the achievement of one's personal goals. As an experienced professional, my commitment is to provide a safe and supportive environment, respecting my clients' beliefs and values, and choices in life. Having studied in a multi-faith setting, I welcome the inclusion of matters of faith and spirituality where this is important to my clients. My approach is solution focused and strengths based.

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.

I believe that anyone can benefit from counselling. We all have our struggles and sometimes talking with someone in a safe, supportive and confidential environment can help to see things differently, develop new skills to put toward problems, and create new meaning about your own personal story. The most important factor in the therapeutic relationship, as in any relationship, is feeling safe and understood. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and open space in which to deepen your self-awareness and reach your goals.

Having the same old argument with your partner that never gets resolved? Wrestling with down and persistent sad thoughts which keeps you up at night, and can't focus at work during the day? I am a registered psychotherapist, who has been working with individuals, groups and couples for over 20 years. I help couples understand their problems, improve their communication, in order to reconnect to the love that first brought them together. As a group, business, or charitable, I can administer and walk you through assessments that will help you develop and work better as a team.

Suffering from PTSD? Feeling Depressed? Frustrated? Anxious? CBT Niagara can help you change the way you are thinking, feeling, and responding to certain stressors. CBT is a well researched form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is short-term therapy designed to teach skills and strategies so a person can gain better control of their life. At CBT Niagara, we run therapy groups as well as provide individual sessions. CBT Niagara is run by registered members of the College of Psychologists thus patients can access their workplace benefits.

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.

I believe in gaining an understanding of where you are in an effort to help you get where you'd like to be. I believe that growth and change are possible with time, effort, and commitment. I am comfortable working with a variety of emotional and behavioural challenges and look forward to helping you reach your goals. I view counseling as an interactive and collaborative process that is based on your individual needs. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, eating disorders, relationship issues, life transitions and Post Traumatic Stress. My approach is client-centered and cognitive behavioral based.

While psychological therapy can address some deep and painful issues, it doesn't need to be all about pain and suffering. In fact, it is often more about understanding yourself and others differently. It is about learning how to cope with challenging situations such as relationship dissatisfaction, uncertainty over the future, transitioning from one situation to another, handling strong emotions like fear, loss, or anger, and healing pains from the past. These universal experiences can be overwhelming. I can help you navigate them more smoothly and set yourself up for success on the other side of it.

I look forward to speaking with you about your specific interests and concerns. After our initial meeting, we will have a clearer understanding of your expectations and hopes for this work. At that time, we can develop a plan to help you work toward meeting identified goals for service. Many people find it useful to attend a few sessions and then to put what has been learned into practice in everyday life - they often return for ‘tune-ups’ over the years. Others prefer to attend sessions on a more regular basis over a longer period of time. Whatever service you choose, it will be custom designed to fit your goals and preferences.

It's not easy to seek out support, and I empathize with your struggles given my own lived experience. I work extensively with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, and relationship issues. I specialize in sexual abuse for individuals of all ages, as well as domestic violence. I support members of the LGBTQ+ community as a proud ally. I work with all ages and I would be happy to provide you with the support you deserve.