Therapists in N2L
Nicholas McGrath
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MScA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
I believe in honouring the person in front of me, making room for your story, and working collaboratively towards your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families to manage and transform: relationship challenges, strong emotions, self-doubt, life changes, cultural pressures, identity stressors, depression, anxiety, and more. I value and reflect on the unique perspectives and needs of every person who is courageously reaching out for therapy. I am a level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I create a space for people to accompany and heal the many aspects of their experience that bring them to therapy.
I believe in honouring the person in front of me, making room for your story, and working collaboratively towards your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families to manage and transform: relationship challenges, strong emotions, self-doubt, life changes, cultural pressures, identity stressors, depression, anxiety, and more. I value and reflect on the unique perspectives and needs of every person who is courageously reaching out for therapy. I am a level 1 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I create a space for people to accompany and heal the many aspects of their experience that bring them to therapy.
Kintsugi Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Do you struggle with a loss of a sense of self that feels like it affects every aspect of your life; your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your work, career? Do you feel exhausted by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if things could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about finding their place in life.
Do you struggle with a loss of a sense of self that feels like it affects every aspect of your life; your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your work, career? Do you feel exhausted by the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if things could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about finding their place in life.
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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.