Therapists in L8B

It is my firm belief that everyone deserves someone to talk to, and to pour out what has been long kept in their heart, body, mind, spirit, and soul. It is with that belief, that I offer my skills, and trained ear as a counselor, in order to help you navigate through this situation that you are finding yourself going through. You are never alone. Although it may feel like this at this very moment, you are stronger than you think that you are. Real strength, in my opinion, is being able to be vulnerable, being able to disclose a hidden problem or area of great pain, and to deal with this 'head on', and with someone who can help you.

I have been providing therapy for many years and I consider it an honour to come along side others (individuals, couples and families) as they seek change and transformation. When you are faced with life's unexpected challenges, distress or overwhelming anxieties, seeking help and consulting with a therapist is a significant step.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed by change, fearful of the unknown, and in a place of internal conflict with no end in sight? Do you find yourself fixating on your imperfections, burnt out and constantly trying to control situations? The weight of the world feels heavy on your shoulders and is leaving you feeling unmotivated, easily triggered, stressed out or self-critical. Navigating change, loss and competing priorities can be really hard, and you may find this has been impacting your relationships and self-esteem. Setting boundaries with yourself and others, and prioritizing self-care may feel near impossible.

I believe that we're at our strongest when we have meaningful, supportive connections in our lives. My focus is on developing these types of connections with my clients - ones where they feel genuinely cared for, safe, and supported in their journey towards feeling more fulfilled in their lives. My aim is always to help my clients feel heard, empowered, and more confident in their ability to navigate struggles. I'm always in their corner, and it's important to me that they feel this way. At the end of the day, feeling like I've provided someone with meaningful and support is why I love this work.

I work with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues. I specialize in sexual abuse and have worked extensively with issues related to male childhood sexual abuse. I am a certified CBT, EFT, and SFT clinician with years of experience in the Employment Assistance program, helping employees and their families manage health related problems that may affect their performance. I regularly integrate DBT and Narrative therapy into my practice. Learning from my lived experiences, I am passionate about practising from an anti-oppressive and inclusion framework

I believe that life is a journey, with peaks and valley’s and we can get lost at times. It is at these times that we may be ready to really look at ourselves and choose how we want to move forward. Are you ready to focus on yourself? Are you ready for personal change and growth? If life has been hard, stressful, confusing or if you are going through work or personal challenges or life transitions OR just wondering if there is more to life? It may be time to find your sense of self, build positive self worth and a sense of meaning in your life.

People have come to me when they want to: improve their mental & emotional health, address stressful relationship patterns, receive support during difficult life situations, and want help from a professional in learning about and helping to unpack clouded thoughts and feelings. People who benefit from my work are those who want to better understand the root of their challenges, and who feel making changes are important, but they're needing support in realizing those changes.

Are you the parent, step-parent, guardian, foster parent or adoptive parent of a child that may have experienced trauma in their early years? Is your child struggling with feelings of anxiety, loneliness, anger or difficulties with learning or self-regulation? Is your teen struggling with self-harm? Have they or your family experienced some unexpected change, loss or traumatic experience? Or are you the parent or guardian of a child with special needs and you're finding that others just don't understand what it is like to live with a child with high needs?

If you are here, you are taking the first step to getting help. People experience different challenges in their lives that are sometimes difficult to work through alone. Recognizing we need support and asking for it is often the hardest part, and congratulations for reaching out. Together we can make sense of the challenges, and achieve a healthier, happier life. I would like to walk with you in this journey by helping you create the changes you want to make in your life and in your relationships. By providing a safe and empathetic space, you can explore those challenges in your life.

I am passionate about working with people who are seeking professional and compassionate support to address areas of distress in their lives. I believe that people are generally resilient and, at times, require support to inventory their coping skills - by tweaking existing skills and/or adding new tools to their coping toolbox - in order to live balanced lives.

I help individuals, couples and families heal and flourish by creating safe spaces to explore, discover and deal with the root causes of the emotional, mental, spiritual and relational issues that hinder optimal performances at school, work, communities and relationships. Together, we develop and implement customized treatment plans from all modalities to improve awareness, esteem, acceptance, emotion regulation, intrusive and unhelpful thinking, addictive, compulsive and destructive behaviors, decision and meaning making, assertiveness, compassion, boundary setting, stress, sleep disturbances and family of origin issues.

Our past experiences and relationships often shape our ways of engaging in the present. I am passionate about supporting people to explore these experiences from a place of compassion and non-judgment. I work with individuals and families who are ready to reconnect with their bodies, gain insight from their emotions, and deepen their connection within their most important relationships. I believe that each person holds the answers within themselves and through our work together, I will support you in building on your unique inner resources to make meaningful changes in your life.

Can you imagine if therapy took place while hiking through the forest, sunbathing in a field of wildflowers, chilling with some chickens, sitting around a campfire or simply from the comfort of your kitchen table? I believe that therapy has a real image problem that could be improved by embracing a healing realm which includes mother nature, play and genuine human connection. If you are considering therapy for you or someone you care about, but the thought of sitting in an office turns you off, then let's connect where you're at, or where I'm at: on 25 aces in Hamilton's wild west Flamborough!

Is stress, fear or thoughts about the past weighing you down? Do you struggle to experience meaning and satisfaction in your daily life? I offer a calm and encouraging space to explore your concerns in a way that is both wholistic and practical.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a focus on supporting individuals living with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and substance use concerns. After becoming a mother myself, my passion shifted towards perinatal (mental health from pregnancy to postpartum) concerns. I am currently registered as a Perinatal Mental Health therapist with Postpartum Support International. I work with mothers/parents to understand the changes that becoming a parent brings, challenge societal beliefs and expectations, and explore their new identity as a parent.

Therapists are responsible for developing a reciprocal & safe atmosphere for their clients to explore & learn more about themselves & the patterns in their lives; this comes with responsibility to ensure responsiveness to a variety of different types of people. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with over 19 years experience. I have worked with children, teens & adults, couples & families in various capacities. I have experience in both clinical/hospital based & community based settings. I am certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) as well as mindfulness based approaches.

Separation & divorce is not something you considered when you and your partner were planning your lives together. Unfortunately, divorce is common and is an incredibly painful process which you can't typically prepare for. It can generate intense emotions such as anger, confusion, betrayal, loneliness, and hopelessness. Even if you know it's the right decision, you will likely be experiencing grief over what you had hoped your relationship would be. Co-parenting is another level to manage. This process can make you question who you are, and what your life will look like moving forward.

We have a team of passionate therapists here to help you. We will match you with the right therapist for you depending on your unique story and wants. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, transitions (childhood to young adult, career, parenthood, separation etc), dealing with addiction/recovery, diagnosis, or loss/grief... life keeps us guessing. We are here to listen, help you slow it all down, and figure out a plan together.