Therapists in Hamilton, ON

Are you ready to feel better? Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a proven, effective treatment to help you work through life's challenges. If you are looking for relief from anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, chronic pain, panic attacks, addictions, or other mental health concerns, CBT may be the right therapy for you. Using a variety of tools and strategies, CBT helps us to see how our thought patterns influence how we feel, and how we act in the world. Our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and our body are so connected - each one re-inforces the other, making it very easy to get caught in a downward spiral.

I specialize in helping clients and their loved ones reclaim their lives and relationships from OCD and anxiety disorders. Whether it is your first time reaching out for help or you feel like you've tried everything, I have experience in working with various OCD severities and subtypes. If you are feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck, I can help you make scary change feel more manageable. l deliver cutting-edge Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) treatment through a practical and functional lens. Treatment is offered virtually, in the community, and in the client's home (depending on your location).

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At the Centre for Anxiety, Attention Deficit and Trauma (CAAT), we treat individuals of all ages and provide therapy on an individual basis. Our clients typically suffer from anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder or agoraphobia or specific phobias. We are also specialized in treating depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I offer assessments for ADHD as well. The report may be used by your doctor to inform a medical diagnosis of ADHD.

Your religion, spirituality, or culture has become a source of distress, or even suffering—rather than of strength. You’re struggling with feeling pressured to make choices based on cultural/religious expectations and beliefs that don’t work for you, with conflicts in interfaith or multicultural relationships, or perhaps whether to leave or join a religious community. You’ve found yourself thinking, "I don't know who I am anymore, or what I'm doing with my life." Relentless uncertainty or confusion can leave you feeling too drained to cope with life, much less enjoy it. At this point, you just want to feel "not broken."

Are you having difficulty maintaining a positive work-life balance and navigating your past or current experiences? Struggling with obsessive compulsions or avoiding situations you deep down wish you could enjoy? Being stressed can leave us feeling disconnected, unworthy, and underappreciated. You may feel overwhelmed by daily tasks, social interactions, or experience self-guilt. Many experiences can make these feelings of stress overpower the more positive aspects of life. Together, we can work through your experiences to understand these new or lingering emotions. You can once again be the best version of yourself.

I am trained to assist individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, obsessions and compulsions, and phobias. I am trained in CBT, ERP, CPT, PE, and ACT. I work from both a cognitive and behavioural perspective to assist you in meeting your goals; whether they be something concrete you wish to achieve, or to try and change your relationship with your anxiety or intrusive thoughts. I am passionate about helping individuals learn to face their feared situations and sensations. I work in a collaborative manner and aim to provide you with a non judgmental environment.

I completed my Master of Science in Psychotherapy and Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology from McMaster University. I followed a career in Biochemistry for a few years before finding my passion in psychotherapy. I value building rich connections with others by being open, nonjudgmental, and empathetic, and fostering trust that allows others to be vulnerable. I use an anti-oppressive approach to actively listen to the diverse life experiences of each individual.

Throughout my practice, I have developed a particular interest and expertise in working with individuals dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and anxiety disorders, as well as assisting clients navigate various life transitions. I am dedicated to helping clients build effective strategies to challenge the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that sustain these disorders and help them cultivate resilience. My approach to psychotherapy is warm, kind, and deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and collaboration.

Feeling like you're stuck in a loop with anxiety, depression, or OCD? Craving understanding, better ways to cope, and some peace amid the turmoil? You're not just aiming to 'get by' - you're determined to regain control, to truly thrive. As an experienced psychotherapist, I can equip you with practical, scientifically-backed strategies to manage these unwelcome feelings. Let's collaborate to swap out stress for coping skills, transforming hurdles into opportunities for growth. You deserve a future that is not dictated by your current struggles and challenges. Let's chart a new course, together (and with Marvel the therapy dog)

You deeply desire to break free from the anxiety that has become the centre of your life. My practice is here to support you if you struggle with panic attacks, OCD and/or health-related anxiety. If this is you, read on! You might be overwhelmed with worry that something is seriously wrong with your health. Despite visits to health care professionals and endless searching you continue to worry. Likewise, you might feel unable to live your day-to-day life freely for fear that you may get caught in an panic attack. You dream of living at ease in your body again. Anxiety has left you feeling like a shell of the person you once were.

Are you struggling with obsessions causing intrusive ideas, urges, images, or thoughts that are unwanted and may cause guilt, shame or worry? Engaging in actions in order reduce the upsetting feelings or to prevent something bad from happening? Do you require family members to accommodate or participate in the compulsion? OCD can cause you to feel stuck and worrying about the "what if's". I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) which has been found to have the most strong effect on the successful outcome of treatment for OCD.

My name is Robert, Psychologist at the Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Disorder and Anxiety Clinic of Ontario. I walk alongside individuals who struggle with anxiety and OCD as they journey through healing and recovery. I work exclusively with patients with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive (OCD) disorder and I dedicate my time away from patients to researching and studying these conditions. I work with my patients on taking that knowledge and putting it into practice by teaching them how to control their anxious or disturbing thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and unsettled mind.

I am a licensed clinical and school psychologist with over 13 years experience working with children, teens, and their parents. I provide treatment for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, oppositional behaviour, emotional regulation, grief, trauma, social skills, and relationship difficulties. I use different modalities as needed, including CBT, mindfulness, interpersonal, and emotion focused therapies. I value caregiver involvement , and offer parent/caregiver support for challenging issues.

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.

If you find that you struggle with worry, anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, or obsessions and compulsions, we can work together to help ease some of these painful experiences, improve coping, and help you create a more fulfilling life. I work with adults and adolescents, providing them with a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental space so that they can work to understand their experiences, learn and practice new skills, improve symptoms, cope with stressors, and nurture what is important in their lives.

I obtained my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and a Psychologist in the Centre for CBT Research, Training, and Intervention of the McGill University Health Centre. I help adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders (e.g., panic attacks, social anxiety, worry, phobias, health anxiety), obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, perfectionism, insomnia, hoarding, repetitive behaviours (e.g., tics, hair-pulling, skin-picking), stress, and relationship/self-esteem issues.

Have you decided that something needs to be improved, different or changed in your life? As an experienced, knowledgeable and supportive professional in your corner, I can help you make those changes. I know the challenges of asking for help, and the idea of going to a therapist for support can be difficult or scary. Knowing this, I take special care to create a safe and comfortable environment for you. My clients would describe me as a genuine, down to earth person with a good sense of humour. My practice has associates and interns at a reduced rate. Clinical interns are supervised by Jennifer Rogers and can bill under her name.

Accepting New Clients - Knowing when to reach for help can be difficult, and finding the right help can be even harder. I'm here to assist you on this path. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly two decades of experience providing tailored, evidence-based therapies for OCD, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, depression, and other challenges. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth and collaborative, where we each contribute our expertise. By exploring the strengths, experiences, and goals you bring to our sessions, we can work together to identify the most effective strategies to assist you on your path forward.