Couples Counselling Therapists in Burlington, ON
I believe that therapies and the therapeutic relationship are as unique as the individual, while one style may suit you, it may not suit others.
I help clients with anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief/loss, stress, and burnout/compassion fatigue. Additionally, I specialize in working with First Responders and PTSD/Trauma.
I believe that therapies and the therapeutic relationship are as unique as the individual, while one style may suit you, it may not suit others.
I help clients with anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief/loss, stress, and burnout/compassion fatigue. Additionally, I specialize in working with First Responders and PTSD/Trauma.
You may be noticing feeling on edge much of the time, struggling in your relationships, feeling like you are failing, or not good enough in some way.
We have worked with many First Responders dealing with PTSD, depression, relationship issues, or anxiety. Working as a First Responder comes with unique challenges. We have some understanding of the culture, the impact of hot calls, the challenges with sleep and shift work, and the negative impact this can have on your relationships.
You may be noticing feeling on edge much of the time, struggling in your relationships, feeling like you are failing, or not good enough in some way.
We have worked with many First Responders dealing with PTSD, depression, relationship issues, or anxiety. Working as a First Responder comes with unique challenges. We have some understanding of the culture, the impact of hot calls, the challenges with sleep and shift work, and the negative impact this can have on your relationships.
Perhaps you have been feeling dissatisfied with your work, school, relationships or feeling overwhelmed by life’s inevitable challenges.
I have spent over five years at St. Michael’s Hospital working with clients with a variety of mental health challenges. I had also been a lead at Trillium Health Partners at their Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program and have clinical expertise in EPI . Currently, I am managing a mental health facility for kids and youth with complex mental illnesses.
Perhaps you have been feeling dissatisfied with your work, school, relationships or feeling overwhelmed by life’s inevitable challenges.
I have spent over five years at St. Michael’s Hospital working with clients with a variety of mental health challenges. I had also been a lead at Trillium Health Partners at their Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program and have clinical expertise in EPI . Currently, I am managing a mental health facility for kids and youth with complex mental illnesses.
Perhaps you’re struggling to set boundaries, feeling stuck in repetitive cycles, or seeking to understand, & improve relationships or heal from relationship or childhood trauma.
Psychodynamic therapy is a thoughtful, relational approach to understanding how your experiences shape how you feel, think, & relate today. We explore internal patterns, relational wounds, & long-standing defences. This can foster deep emotional understanding & healing, helping build more secure, fulfilling relationships with yourself, others and the world.
Perhaps you’re struggling to set boundaries, feeling stuck in repetitive cycles, or seeking to understand, & improve relationships or heal from relationship or childhood trauma.
Psychodynamic therapy is a thoughtful, relational approach to understanding how your experiences shape how you feel, think, & relate today. We explore internal patterns, relational wounds, & long-standing defences. This can foster deep emotional understanding & healing, helping build more secure, fulfilling relationships with yourself, others and the world.
If you’re here, you might be considering therapy or curious about what it can offer. I take an action-oriented approach, working with you to reconnect with your life in joyful and meaningful ways. Therapy is more than addressing struggles; it’s about fostering growth, hope, and resilience.
In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and focus on practical steps toward healing and fulfillment. Therapy is a journey-sometimes challenging, sometimes liberating—but always, I believe, transformative.
If you’re here, you might be considering therapy or curious about what it can offer. I take an action-oriented approach, working with you to reconnect with your life in joyful and meaningful ways. Therapy is more than addressing struggles; it’s about fostering growth, hope, and resilience.
In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and focus on practical steps toward healing and fulfillment. Therapy is a journey-sometimes challenging, sometimes liberating—but always, I believe, transformative.
White Pine Psychology is a group of highly trained practitioners who have experience working with clients with a wide variety of presenting problems. Our psychological services can help you understand yourself better, and give you a clear road map to changing your disruptive or distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We also offer comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments, and expedited reports and feedback sessions. Our main orientations are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
White Pine Psychology is a group of highly trained practitioners who have experience working with clients with a wide variety of presenting problems. Our psychological services can help you understand yourself better, and give you a clear road map to changing your disruptive or distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We also offer comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments, and expedited reports and feedback sessions. Our main orientations are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Many people come to us presenting with identity and relationship issues, and we provide support and advocacy for adults regarding these issues.
It can be a difficult process finding the right therapist, and I am here to help. I'm Dr. Lesley Miller, a Clinical Psychologist licensed by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. At Brookside Therapy & Assessments, we have many experienced, licensed psychotherapists and psychologists available to work with you. We provide services in St. Catharines, Burlington, and online.
Many people come to us presenting with identity and relationship issues, and we provide support and advocacy for adults regarding these issues.
It can be a difficult process finding the right therapist, and I am here to help. I'm Dr. Lesley Miller, a Clinical Psychologist licensed by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. At Brookside Therapy & Assessments, we have many experienced, licensed psychotherapists and psychologists available to work with you. We provide services in St. Catharines, Burlington, and online.
We provide psychotherapy and counselling for children, teens, adults, and families, for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, ADHD, OCD, social skills, behavioural challenges, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, parenting, work-related stress, self-esteem, anger management, and grief & loss.
Our registered psychologists also provide various types of assessments for children and teens, including psychoeducational assessments, autism assessments, and ADHD assessments; these assessments are used to test for and diagnose learning disorders, ADHD, autism, and other mental health conditions.
We provide psychotherapy and counselling for children, teens, adults, and families, for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, ADHD, OCD, social skills, behavioural challenges, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, parenting, work-related stress, self-esteem, anger management, and grief & loss.
Our registered psychologists also provide various types of assessments for children and teens, including psychoeducational assessments, autism assessments, and ADHD assessments; these assessments are used to test for and diagnose learning disorders, ADHD, autism, and other mental health conditions.
I help teens and adults facing trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, and self-loss.
As the days get shorter, I often meet people who feel their inner world shifting too. The energy they had in summer fades, routines feel heavier, and even simple tasks take more effort. They’re not “falling behind”—they’re trying to make sense of emotions that arrive with the colder months. What they really want is to feel grounded again, to understand what’s happening inside, and to move through this season with more compassion and steadiness. And together, we work toward helping them feel like themselves again.
I help teens and adults facing trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, and self-loss.
As the days get shorter, I often meet people who feel their inner world shifting too. The energy they had in summer fades, routines feel heavier, and even simple tasks take more effort. They’re not “falling behind”—they’re trying to make sense of emotions that arrive with the colder months. What they really want is to feel grounded again, to understand what’s happening inside, and to move through this season with more compassion and steadiness. And together, we work toward helping them feel like themselves again.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples, Family, and Individual therapy (EFT), and bring a client-centred approach to help you work through what you are dealing with.
It can be hard to know where to start when looking for a therapist. I offer an honest, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore all that has happened in the past to consider where you want to go moving forward. Therapy is meant to offer a confidential outlet to explore all that you are, and all that you have been through. This exploration is done together, with unbiased support to move towards areas of growth. My clinical training in attachment-based approaches informs our sessions to help uncover patterns in your story, to help identify your strengths and cultivate the life you want.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples, Family, and Individual therapy (EFT), and bring a client-centred approach to help you work through what you are dealing with.
It can be hard to know where to start when looking for a therapist. I offer an honest, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore all that has happened in the past to consider where you want to go moving forward. Therapy is meant to offer a confidential outlet to explore all that you are, and all that you have been through. This exploration is done together, with unbiased support to move towards areas of growth. My clinical training in attachment-based approaches informs our sessions to help uncover patterns in your story, to help identify your strengths and cultivate the life you want.
Angelica Esposito | EMDR ✨ Burlington and Virtual
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW, EMDR, ACT
2 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
Same Week Appointments Available!
Are anxiety, stress, or painful memories holding you back? I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety, and life transitions—offering support both in Burlington and online.
EMDR helps you reprocess distressing experiences using bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping), easing their emotional intensity and shifting negative thoughts. It’s a powerful approach for anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, and career-related struggles.
Let’s work together to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control.
Same Week Appointments Available!
Are anxiety, stress, or painful memories holding you back? I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma, anxiety, and life transitions—offering support both in Burlington and online.
EMDR helps you reprocess distressing experiences using bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping), easing their emotional intensity and shifting negative thoughts. It’s a powerful approach for anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, and career-related struggles.
Let’s work together to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control.
I offer therapy treatment for stress, burnout, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, career challenges, depression and trauma.
Hello and thank you for being here. I understand that this can be a nerve-wracking and a new experience for you. But I'm happy you're here and seeking the support you need. As a therapist, I will support you along your therapeutic journey and help you in identifying and achieving your goals. I offer a non-judgemental, safe and empathetic space for you to be in and a space you can trust.
I offer therapy treatment for stress, burnout, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, career challenges, depression and trauma.
Hello and thank you for being here. I understand that this can be a nerve-wracking and a new experience for you. But I'm happy you're here and seeking the support you need. As a therapist, I will support you along your therapeutic journey and help you in identifying and achieving your goals. I offer a non-judgemental, safe and empathetic space for you to be in and a space you can trust.
Facing anxiety, relationship challenges, or the effects of unresolved trauma?
I recognize that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Every individual and couple is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals.
In our work together, I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Attachment-Based Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and cognitive-based approaches.
Facing anxiety, relationship challenges, or the effects of unresolved trauma?
I recognize that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Every individual and couple is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals.
In our work together, I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Attachment-Based Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and cognitive-based approaches.
I bring a wealth of training and experience to my private practice in areas of domestic violence, relationship issues, anger & emotion management, symptoms of anxiety & depression and PTSD.
I offer a trauma informed, client-centered approach. Intergrating DBT and CBT helping individuals manage a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, divorce, grief and historical trauma. In a safe and caring manner, I will help you address your concerns and reach your healing goals in a way that feels achievable.
I bring a wealth of training and experience to my private practice in areas of domestic violence, relationship issues, anger & emotion management, symptoms of anxiety & depression and PTSD.
I offer a trauma informed, client-centered approach. Intergrating DBT and CBT helping individuals manage a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, divorce, grief and historical trauma. In a safe and caring manner, I will help you address your concerns and reach your healing goals in a way that feels achievable.
We cater to individuals, couples, and families, tailoring our approach for each unique client.
Our esteemed reputation stems from our cooperative approach, which encompasses building robust connections with a wide variety of specialized programs and experts. The extensive expertise of our team allows us to offer a broad array of specialized services and innovative counselling methods.
We cater to individuals, couples, and families, tailoring our approach for each unique client.
Our esteemed reputation stems from our cooperative approach, which encompasses building robust connections with a wide variety of specialized programs and experts. The extensive expertise of our team allows us to offer a broad array of specialized services and innovative counselling methods.
Licensed to work with adults, couples, adolescents, children and families.
Sometimes life becomes ridiculously challenging and overwhelming. Coping with life is something we all need to do. Having good mental health is something we all deserve. Even an olympic swimmer can not swim through a tidal wave. I'm not sure what you are going through or what you need. That's our task. My job...to meet you where you are (emotionally and psychologically) and help you get to where you want to go. We will figure out how you got there, how to cope and next steps. Whether your past is interfering with the present, or the present is just hard; being the best version of ourselves is what we all want.
Licensed to work with adults, couples, adolescents, children and families.
Sometimes life becomes ridiculously challenging and overwhelming. Coping with life is something we all need to do. Having good mental health is something we all deserve. Even an olympic swimmer can not swim through a tidal wave. I'm not sure what you are going through or what you need. That's our task. My job...to meet you where you are (emotionally and psychologically) and help you get to where you want to go. We will figure out how you got there, how to cope and next steps. Whether your past is interfering with the present, or the present is just hard; being the best version of ourselves is what we all want.
With an extensive background as a Postpartum Doula and certified Baby-Led Sleep and Well-Being Specialist, Adrienne has helped many families in the delicate early stages of parenting. As a mother of four and a parent of a neurodivergent child, Adrienne understands firsthand the complexities, joys, and challenges of caregiving, and brings that lived experience into her therapeutic practice.
With an extensive background as a Postpartum Doula and certified Baby-Led Sleep and Well-Being Specialist, Adrienne has helped many families in the delicate early stages of parenting. As a mother of four and a parent of a neurodivergent child, Adrienne understands firsthand the complexities, joys, and challenges of caregiving, and brings that lived experience into her therapeutic practice.
Navigating mental health and life's challenges can be difficult. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with lived experience, I understand how overwhelming circumstances can become, and I appreciate the bravery it requires to seek help. I have a passion for assisting individuals who are navigating various struggles, including anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation, among others. To the therapy space, I bring my experience working in social-service settings, specifically with populations who have experienced a wide variety of traumas.
Navigating mental health and life's challenges can be difficult. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with lived experience, I understand how overwhelming circumstances can become, and I appreciate the bravery it requires to seek help. I have a passion for assisting individuals who are navigating various struggles, including anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation, among others. To the therapy space, I bring my experience working in social-service settings, specifically with populations who have experienced a wide variety of traumas.
Mahnaz Mentor Coaching has a unique core that focuses on solution focused coaching; this approach guarantees success.
Mahnaz Mentor Coaching has a unique core that focuses on solution focused coaching; this approach guarantees success.
At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship.
My own lived experience deeply informs my work. Having walked through the complexities of trauma, identity, anxiety, grief, uncertainty, and change, and as a cancer survivor, I have come to understand the power of inner healing. These experiences have gifted me a profound connection to compassion, authenticity, and safe use of self in the therapeutic space.
At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship.
My own lived experience deeply informs my work. Having walked through the complexities of trauma, identity, anxiety, grief, uncertainty, and change, and as a cancer survivor, I have come to understand the power of inner healing. These experiences have gifted me a profound connection to compassion, authenticity, and safe use of self in the therapeutic space.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.