Attachment-based Therapists in Burlington, ON
Many parents and caregivers want to feel closer to their families but find themselves caught in stress, conflict, or disconnection. You may be longing to strengthen your bond with your child, ease the weight of caregiving, or create more peace at home. At the heart of it, the families I work with simply want what we all do—to feel connected, understood, and valued by the people they love most.
Many parents and caregivers want to feel closer to their families but find themselves caught in stress, conflict, or disconnection. You may be longing to strengthen your bond with your child, ease the weight of caregiving, or create more peace at home. At the heart of it, the families I work with simply want what we all do—to feel connected, understood, and valued by the people they love most.
Are you feeling stretched thin—caring for everyone else while your own needs keep slipping to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're navigating the demands of parenting on your own, adjusting to life after a new baby, or managing ongoing health concerns and pain that no one else can see. You might be caught in a cycle of anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm—knowing something needs to change, but feeling unsure where to begin. You're not alone, and support is available. Together, we can create space for your needs, help you reconnect with your values, and begin to build the change you're longing for—one small, supported step at a ti
Are you feeling stretched thin—caring for everyone else while your own needs keep slipping to the bottom of the list? Maybe you're navigating the demands of parenting on your own, adjusting to life after a new baby, or managing ongoing health concerns and pain that no one else can see. You might be caught in a cycle of anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm—knowing something needs to change, but feeling unsure where to begin. You're not alone, and support is available. Together, we can create space for your needs, help you reconnect with your values, and begin to build the change you're longing for—one small, supported step at a ti
Are you feeling emotionally drained from relationship challenges like conflict, communication issues, or emotional manipulation? Whether it's romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships, it’s common to feel lost, anxious, or even stuck in a cycle that’s hard to break. You might be the one who always "fixes" things—carrying the emotional weight, putting others first, and silently hoping things will get better. But what about you? Relationship pain often shows up as stress, anxiety, depression, or grief. You deserve support that helps you reconnect with yourself, feel emotionally lighter, and find clarity.
Are you feeling emotionally drained from relationship challenges like conflict, communication issues, or emotional manipulation? Whether it's romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships, it’s common to feel lost, anxious, or even stuck in a cycle that’s hard to break. You might be the one who always "fixes" things—carrying the emotional weight, putting others first, and silently hoping things will get better. But what about you? Relationship pain often shows up as stress, anxiety, depression, or grief. You deserve support that helps you reconnect with yourself, feel emotionally lighter, and find clarity.
I draw on techniques from ACT, narrative therapy, CBT, DBT and attachment-based therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals who are experiencing life transitions, conflicts in relationships, stress, depression, anxiety and those who identify as neurodivergent. Furthermore, since becoming a mom of two boys, I have a special interest in working on navigating pregnancy, postpartum and the ups and downs of parenthood.
I draw on techniques from ACT, narrative therapy, CBT, DBT and attachment-based therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals who are experiencing life transitions, conflicts in relationships, stress, depression, anxiety and those who identify as neurodivergent. Furthermore, since becoming a mom of two boys, I have a special interest in working on navigating pregnancy, postpartum and the ups and downs of parenthood.
Life comes with ups and downs. Some we navigate with ease, while others can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure where to turn. If you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. No issue is too big or too small for therapy. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply feeling “off,” you are welcome here. I believe we all have the capacity to grow, heal, and move forward. Sometimes we just need the right support and someone to help us find a way through.
Life comes with ups and downs. Some we navigate with ease, while others can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure where to turn. If you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. No issue is too big or too small for therapy. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply feeling “off,” you are welcome here. I believe we all have the capacity to grow, heal, and move forward. Sometimes we just need the right support and someone to help us find a way through.
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling exhausted, stressed, and alone? Struggling with relationships, trauma, anxiety, stress &/or burnout? Seeking help can be daunting, but here, you'll find a compassionate, judgement free, & holistic approach tailored to your unique self. I offer a safe space for you to share, express emotions, & embark on a journey of healing & empowerment. Whether you need tools to manage anxiety, triggers, or stress, explore your identity, process day-to-day events, heal from trauma, or improve relationships, I'm here to listen and walk alongside you.
Accepting new clients - Are you feeling exhausted, stressed, and alone? Struggling with relationships, trauma, anxiety, stress &/or burnout? Seeking help can be daunting, but here, you'll find a compassionate, judgement free, & holistic approach tailored to your unique self. I offer a safe space for you to share, express emotions, & embark on a journey of healing & empowerment. Whether you need tools to manage anxiety, triggers, or stress, explore your identity, process day-to-day events, heal from trauma, or improve relationships, I'm here to listen and walk alongside you.
Dr. Andrea Koster-Baier is a licensed clinical psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She is registered to work with children, adolescents, families and adults. She provides both assessment and treatment services. She is also registered to practise in the areas of clinical, health and counselling psychology. She has experience working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, mood problems and stress. Her approach to treatment is mainly cognitive-behavioural, but incorporates other treatment approaches as needed. She works with each individual or family to identify and work towards goals.
Dr. Andrea Koster-Baier is a licensed clinical psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She is registered to work with children, adolescents, families and adults. She provides both assessment and treatment services. She is also registered to practise in the areas of clinical, health and counselling psychology. She has experience working with a wide range of issues including anxiety, mood problems and stress. Her approach to treatment is mainly cognitive-behavioural, but incorporates other treatment approaches as needed. She works with each individual or family to identify and work towards goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, having a hard time 'turning off' your thoughts or feeling like you’re 'going through the motions’? Do you feel so upset inside when you feel not enough? It's time for you to restore your confidence, rebuild a sense of holistic well-being and enjoy life again! I’m a trauma-informed psychotherapist who helps smart, soulful humans untangle inner chaos and reconnect with their true selves. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, lack of confidence, relationship stress, unhealed trauma or just feeling stuck, I offer a space where science, curiosity and compassion meet.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, having a hard time 'turning off' your thoughts or feeling like you’re 'going through the motions’? Do you feel so upset inside when you feel not enough? It's time for you to restore your confidence, rebuild a sense of holistic well-being and enjoy life again! I’m a trauma-informed psychotherapist who helps smart, soulful humans untangle inner chaos and reconnect with their true selves. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, lack of confidence, relationship stress, unhealed trauma or just feeling stuck, I offer a space where science, curiosity and compassion meet.
Whether you are struggling with not feeling the best, want to improve your life, difficult transitions (childhood to young adult, career, parenthood, separation etc), dealing with addiction/recovery, or loss/grief... life keeps us guessing. We are here to listen, help you slow it all down, and figure out a plan together.
Whether you are struggling with not feeling the best, want to improve your life, difficult transitions (childhood to young adult, career, parenthood, separation etc), dealing with addiction/recovery, or loss/grief... life keeps us guessing. We are here to listen, help you slow it all down, and figure out a plan together.
If you are looking for a space to talk, process, learn, and grow, I’m here to support you. Whether you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, burnout, or major life transitions, I am here to offer a soft place to land. I work to create a supportive, calm, safe and non-judgmental place for you in therapy where you feel as though you aren’t facing any challenges alone. I believe wholeheartedly that transformation begins when we feel understood.
If you are looking for a space to talk, process, learn, and grow, I’m here to support you. Whether you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, burnout, or major life transitions, I am here to offer a soft place to land. I work to create a supportive, calm, safe and non-judgmental place for you in therapy where you feel as though you aren’t facing any challenges alone. I believe wholeheartedly that transformation begins when we feel understood.
Looking for an experienced therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when life feels heavy. I bring 25 years of experience supporting people quietly struggling with overwhelm, perfectionism, emotional intensity, anxiety, mental restlessness, or neurodivergence.
Often, there hasn’t been space to explore what’s underneath. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, make sense of your experiences, and find practical strategies to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Looking for an experienced therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when life feels heavy. I bring 25 years of experience supporting people quietly struggling with overwhelm, perfectionism, emotional intensity, anxiety, mental restlessness, or neurodivergence.
Often, there hasn’t been space to explore what’s underneath. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, make sense of your experiences, and find practical strategies to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Dr. Christina Hyland
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW, BSW, BAsoc
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I believe therapy is, at its heart, about connection, personal growth, and transformation. I’m dedicated to offering a compassionate, open, and genuine space - supporting individuals through a process that aims to cultivate greater inner freedom and more connected, meaningful lives. I believe that all behavior serves a function and that therapy helps us look beneath the surface to understand the role they play (behaviours such as addiction, eating struggles, chronic anxiety, and more). Most importantly, we learn what is needed to experience change and peace.
I believe therapy is, at its heart, about connection, personal growth, and transformation. I’m dedicated to offering a compassionate, open, and genuine space - supporting individuals through a process that aims to cultivate greater inner freedom and more connected, meaningful lives. I believe that all behavior serves a function and that therapy helps us look beneath the surface to understand the role they play (behaviours such as addiction, eating struggles, chronic anxiety, and more). Most importantly, we learn what is needed to experience change and peace.
Whether you are struggling to cope, unable to enjoy life, or going through a hard transition, I want you to know that you are not alone. I also want to acknowledge you for seeking support. This not only shows strength of character but also great courage.
Whether you are struggling to cope, unable to enjoy life, or going through a hard transition, I want you to know that you are not alone. I also want to acknowledge you for seeking support. This not only shows strength of character but also great courage.
Hi, my name is Lisa. As a Registered Social Worker I am passionate about working with individuals to enhance communication, improve emotional regulation, and navigate the complexities of mental health and couples to build strong, healthy and close relationships. Therapy provides a forum and skills to help understand what you’re feeling, why and how to cope. Our past experiences and attachment relationships shape our beliefs, behaviors and attitudes, which can impact our present and future actions. Making the decision to learn from your past and apply it to your present will allow you to live the life that you were meant to live.
Hi, my name is Lisa. As a Registered Social Worker I am passionate about working with individuals to enhance communication, improve emotional regulation, and navigate the complexities of mental health and couples to build strong, healthy and close relationships. Therapy provides a forum and skills to help understand what you’re feeling, why and how to cope. Our past experiences and attachment relationships shape our beliefs, behaviors and attitudes, which can impact our present and future actions. Making the decision to learn from your past and apply it to your present will allow you to live the life that you were meant to live.
Kira Johnson Dingee
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, MACP
3 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7R
I provide teens, adults, and seniors with a collaborative space to process and move through their past, current and anticipated obstacles. Together, we will build your tool kit of practical skills to use in situations you have determined you could use some help navigating. I am highly observant and attentive to your unique needs, strengths, and experiences, so my approach is more than just talk therapy. We’ll collaborate on a clear action plan based on your therapy goals and develop personalized strategies to help you manage stress, improve communication, uphold strong boundaries, and regulate your emotions with confidence.
I provide teens, adults, and seniors with a collaborative space to process and move through their past, current and anticipated obstacles. Together, we will build your tool kit of practical skills to use in situations you have determined you could use some help navigating. I am highly observant and attentive to your unique needs, strengths, and experiences, so my approach is more than just talk therapy. We’ll collaborate on a clear action plan based on your therapy goals and develop personalized strategies to help you manage stress, improve communication, uphold strong boundaries, and regulate your emotions with confidence.
Finding the right therapist changes everything — and you shouldn't have to wait months to start. Our Burlington team has no waitlist, with therapists currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual appointments. We provide services for trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, and we match you with the therapist whose approach and availability fits your life.
Our team includes Registered Psychotherapists trained across a range of evidence-based modalities: EMDR, Brainspotting, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, and CBT.
Finding the right therapist changes everything — and you shouldn't have to wait months to start. Our Burlington team has no waitlist, with therapists currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual appointments. We provide services for trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, and we match you with the therapist whose approach and availability fits your life.
Our team includes Registered Psychotherapists trained across a range of evidence-based modalities: EMDR, Brainspotting, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, and CBT.
Welcome! I am an experienced psychotherapist of 26 years with experience in mental health, addiction, physical health trauma, emotional trauma and family counselling. I work from a person-centred philosophy believing that strength lies within everyone, though sometimes it is hard to find. I work with clients in both short and longer-term capacities using a variety of methodologies. Most importantly, I am personable and respectful of the path you have travelled prior to initiating counselling. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in establishing goals towards your personal growth.
Welcome! I am an experienced psychotherapist of 26 years with experience in mental health, addiction, physical health trauma, emotional trauma and family counselling. I work from a person-centred philosophy believing that strength lies within everyone, though sometimes it is hard to find. I work with clients in both short and longer-term capacities using a variety of methodologies. Most importantly, I am personable and respectful of the path you have travelled prior to initiating counselling. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in establishing goals towards your personal growth.
Many of the people I work with have been managing for a long time before they reach out—holding things together, pushing through, waiting to feel better. When they finally get here, I take that seriously.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. My approach draws on CBT, DBT, emotion-focused and somatic methods—but more than any technique, I pay attention to how each person experiences things, not just what they say about them. Some people need to understand what's happening. Others need to actually feel something shift. Most need both.
Many of the people I work with have been managing for a long time before they reach out—holding things together, pushing through, waiting to feel better. When they finally get here, I take that seriously.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. My approach draws on CBT, DBT, emotion-focused and somatic methods—but more than any technique, I pay attention to how each person experiences things, not just what they say about them. Some people need to understand what's happening. Others need to actually feel something shift. Most need both.
Through the development of a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship, Adriana helps guide her clients in building the crucial awareness needed to initiate change, to facilitate this change by providing a safe and highly compassionate environment to observe and discover their core self, and to encourage and adopt an integrative approach to their healing and growth. Her clients have a chance to both explore and discover the underlying sources of their long-standing issues, to develop a strong sense of their intrinsic selves, and to become the vital source of meaningful change in their lives.
Through the development of a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship, Adriana helps guide her clients in building the crucial awareness needed to initiate change, to facilitate this change by providing a safe and highly compassionate environment to observe and discover their core self, and to encourage and adopt an integrative approach to their healing and growth. Her clients have a chance to both explore and discover the underlying sources of their long-standing issues, to develop a strong sense of their intrinsic selves, and to become the vital source of meaningful change in their lives.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with relationships? I have over 15 years of experience working with people through some of the worst crises in their lives.
I help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, stress, and personal growth.
In my practice, I also work closely with moms and parents in various stages of their parenthood journey - from fertility challenges and trying to conceive to juggling the full chaos of family life! I support parents as they navigate trying to balance the needs of their own relationship with juggling household, work and kids.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling with relationships? I have over 15 years of experience working with people through some of the worst crises in their lives.
I help individuals and couples navigate anxiety, stress, and personal growth.
In my practice, I also work closely with moms and parents in various stages of their parenthood journey - from fertility challenges and trying to conceive to juggling the full chaos of family life! I support parents as they navigate trying to balance the needs of their own relationship with juggling household, work and kids.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.