Family Therapy in Burlington, ON

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Clear Water Integrated Health
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7T
Clear Water Integrated Health is dedicated to supporting your journey towards better mental health. Whether you’re an individual, part of a couple or a family, or seeking support for your organization, our expert team is here to guide you. We offer individualized, trauma-informed, holistic services to aid in managing anxieties, personal growth, stress and life transitions. Your wellness is our mission, and with our multidisciplinary approach, we are equipped to walk with you on your path to improved well-being. Let us be your partners in healing and growth.
Clear Water Integrated Health is dedicated to supporting your journey towards better mental health. Whether you’re an individual, part of a couple or a family, or seeking support for your organization, our expert team is here to guide you. We offer individualized, trauma-informed, holistic services to aid in managing anxieties, personal growth, stress and life transitions. Your wellness is our mission, and with our multidisciplinary approach, we are equipped to walk with you on your path to improved well-being. Let us be your partners in healing and growth.
(365) 661-5791 View (365) 661-5791
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Mandi Kendell
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7R
Some of the approaches & modalities used in my work are: Cognitive behavioral therapy, meeting the inner child, mindfulness & meditation, transactional analysis, sub-personality work, body psychotherapy & somatic inquiry, Gottman method, chakra work & emotional cording, gestalt therapy & psychodrama, internal family systems, psychospiritual.
I work with clients who are looking to heal and understand themselves more deeply. I help guide clients down their own intuitive path of emotional healing. I do this by helping clients reconnect to their authentic selves and inner knowing. As a general psychotherapy practitioner, there's a wide variety issues and concerns that I work with including stress management, relationships, depression, anxiety, feeling lost, anger, break-ups, burnout, childhood abuse, codependence, grief/ loss, self-esteem, self-harm, sexual abuse, trauma, parental wounds & spiritual crisis.
Some of the approaches & modalities used in my work are: Cognitive behavioral therapy, meeting the inner child, mindfulness & meditation, transactional analysis, sub-personality work, body psychotherapy & somatic inquiry, Gottman method, chakra work & emotional cording, gestalt therapy & psychodrama, internal family systems, psychospiritual.
I work with clients who are looking to heal and understand themselves more deeply. I help guide clients down their own intuitive path of emotional healing. I do this by helping clients reconnect to their authentic selves and inner knowing. As a general psychotherapy practitioner, there's a wide variety issues and concerns that I work with including stress management, relationships, depression, anxiety, feeling lost, anger, break-ups, burnout, childhood abuse, codependence, grief/ loss, self-esteem, self-harm, sexual abuse, trauma, parental wounds & spiritual crisis.
(289) 302-6140 View (289) 302-6140
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Dr. Michael James Coons
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, CBSM
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L
I am a Clinical, Health, and Rehabilitation Psychologist. I have a warm, and compassionate style, to help people succeed in making healthy changes and realize their potential. I offer evidence-based assessment and treatment services to help people struggling with sleep disorders, obesity/weight management, chronic pain, and related mental health issues. I also help people adjust to new, or ongoing health or medical problems (e.g., diabetes; heart disease; cancer). These problems impact the quality of peoples' lives. I work collaboratively with my clients, and their supportive family members, to help them to maximize their health and well-being.
I am a Clinical, Health, and Rehabilitation Psychologist. I have a warm, and compassionate style, to help people succeed in making healthy changes and realize their potential. I offer evidence-based assessment and treatment services to help people struggling with sleep disorders, obesity/weight management, chronic pain, and related mental health issues. I also help people adjust to new, or ongoing health or medical problems (e.g., diabetes; heart disease; cancer). These problems impact the quality of peoples' lives. I work collaboratively with my clients, and their supportive family members, to help them to maximize their health and well-being.
(855) 728-4050 View (855) 728-4050
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Shahd Fulath Khan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, RP-Q
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L  (Online Only)
As a marriage and family therapist, I help you understand your self and understand the change that you are seeking.
The uncertainty of life can sometimes shed light on our fragility and vulnerability, leaving us with a sincere desire to seek the strength within ourselves. I am ready to work with you in co-building this strength to create a meaningful change in your life, whether it is in the domain of understanding yourself and your purpose, improving your relationships with family and loved ones, or gaining clarity and guidance on your career paths and education.
As a marriage and family therapist, I help you understand your self and understand the change that you are seeking.
The uncertainty of life can sometimes shed light on our fragility and vulnerability, leaving us with a sincere desire to seek the strength within ourselves. I am ready to work with you in co-building this strength to create a meaningful change in your life, whether it is in the domain of understanding yourself and your purpose, improving your relationships with family and loved ones, or gaining clarity and guidance on your career paths and education.
(647) 872-5824 View (647) 872-5824
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Krystal Carmichael - Counselling For Kids And Teens
Counsellor, CYW, CYC, (Cert), BA SDS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7R
Let's take the first step towards helping your family Flourish!.
Do you have a child or teen struggling with friendships, anxiety or difficulties at school? Is your family affected by these issues, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to help? Would you benefit from some strategies and tools of your own to support your child? Now more than ever, parents and caregivers are concerned about their children's mental well-being.
Let's take the first step towards helping your family Flourish!.
Do you have a child or teen struggling with friendships, anxiety or difficulties at school? Is your family affected by these issues, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to help? Would you benefit from some strategies and tools of your own to support your child? Now more than ever, parents and caregivers are concerned about their children's mental well-being.
(289) 302-3580 View (289) 302-3580
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Driftwood Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
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.
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.
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Merwa Amer
Registered Psychotherapist, HBSc, MACP
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7R
My focus is on providing compassionate support that is customized to meet the unique needs of each individual and family I work with.
There is no change without chaos. What I value most in a client is their strength, courage, and willingness to share their stories, as well as their trust in my ability to offer the best support possible and change. By nurturing hope and the potential for recovery, we can foster personal growth and transformation throughout the therapy process.
My focus is on providing compassionate support that is customized to meet the unique needs of each individual and family I work with.
There is no change without chaos. What I value most in a client is their strength, courage, and willingness to share their stories, as well as their trust in my ability to offer the best support possible and change. By nurturing hope and the potential for recovery, we can foster personal growth and transformation throughout the therapy process.
(365) 305-2182 View (365) 305-2182
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Family First Play Therapy Centre Inc
MEd, CPTS, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7R
Family First offers support to parents and caregivers as well as direct support for children, youth, teens and families.
Family First is a well established (23 years) privately owned centre in 2 locations: Bradford and Burlington. FF conducts Psychological, Psych-Ed Assessments, Child Trauma Assessments and psychotherapy services. FF specializes in helping children and their caregivers with issues involving attachment, regulation, trauma, grief, developmental, parenting and family issues. Lorie Walton, M.Ed, RP, owner, is internationally known for her work in the field of Attachment and emotional regulation. Specialized child psychotherapists at FF use evidence based, age appropriate interventions such as CBT, Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMFT et al.
Family First offers support to parents and caregivers as well as direct support for children, youth, teens and families.
Family First is a well established (23 years) privately owned centre in 2 locations: Bradford and Burlington. FF conducts Psychological, Psych-Ed Assessments, Child Trauma Assessments and psychotherapy services. FF specializes in helping children and their caregivers with issues involving attachment, regulation, trauma, grief, developmental, parenting and family issues. Lorie Walton, M.Ed, RP, owner, is internationally known for her work in the field of Attachment and emotional regulation. Specialized child psychotherapists at FF use evidence based, age appropriate interventions such as CBT, Play Therapy, Theraplay, EMFT et al.
(905) 775-1620 View (905) 775-1620
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Joy Andres-Lemay
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7P
My name is Dr. Joy Andres-Lemay. I have worked with children, teens, and families in Halton since 2001. I provide assessment services for developmental issues, learning disabilities, and mental health concerns. The treatment services I provide include individual and family treatment for children and adolescents with mental health concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, life stressors (e.g., family breakdown, self-esteem), and parenting support. My approach to treatment is eclectic, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches, attachment theory and systemic approaches.
My name is Dr. Joy Andres-Lemay. I have worked with children, teens, and families in Halton since 2001. I provide assessment services for developmental issues, learning disabilities, and mental health concerns. The treatment services I provide include individual and family treatment for children and adolescents with mental health concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, life stressors (e.g., family breakdown, self-esteem), and parenting support. My approach to treatment is eclectic, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches, attachment theory and systemic approaches.
(855) 981-6158 View (855) 981-6158
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Play Therapy for Children
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CPT
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7R  (Online Only)
I am a registered psychotherapist, Certified Theraplay Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist with 30 years experience. My services are child and family-focused, helping children with behavioural challenges (self regulation), grief, separation anxiety, excess worry or anger and attachment related concerns. Services are covered by extended health insurance plans.
I am a registered psychotherapist, Certified Theraplay Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist with 30 years experience. My services are child and family-focused, helping children with behavioural challenges (self regulation), grief, separation anxiety, excess worry or anger and attachment related concerns. Services are covered by extended health insurance plans.
(289) 768-8159 View (289) 768-8159
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Maria Orrego - Couples And Sex Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MTS, MA, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7N
My education and experience has led me to a profound passion for the restoration of people. I value understanding how the human mind functions on a day to day basis. My education and experience in Marriage (Couple) and Family Therapy has led me to further expertise on topics including communication, conflict resolution, relationship issues, sex and stress within relationships. I believe therapy should never be seen as a failure, but rather as an avenue of growth and restoration.
My education and experience has led me to a profound passion for the restoration of people. I value understanding how the human mind functions on a day to day basis. My education and experience in Marriage (Couple) and Family Therapy has led me to further expertise on topics including communication, conflict resolution, relationship issues, sex and stress within relationships. I believe therapy should never be seen as a failure, but rather as an avenue of growth and restoration.
(289) 207-5092 View (289) 207-5092
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Woodland Wellness and Learning - Heather Collier
Registered Psychotherapist, OCT, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L
Accepting new clients for a limited time. For many of us, parenting is the most important thing we will ever do…and it's often stressful, confusing, and frustrating too! I support parents, children, teens and families to access their strengths and address sensitivities in order to manage the tricky parts of being a family. Trauma, illness, learning disabilities and differences, grief, divorce/separation, blended families, pregnancy, and everyday life stresses pose extra challenges for our emotional health and our family functioning, as well as our relationships at school and work.
Accepting new clients for a limited time. For many of us, parenting is the most important thing we will ever do…and it's often stressful, confusing, and frustrating too! I support parents, children, teens and families to access their strengths and address sensitivities in order to manage the tricky parts of being a family. Trauma, illness, learning disabilities and differences, grief, divorce/separation, blended families, pregnancy, and everyday life stresses pose extra challenges for our emotional health and our family functioning, as well as our relationships at school and work.
(519) 933-9315 View (519) 933-9315
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Uptown Wellness & Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M
I look forward to meeting your family on this journey.
Hello and Congratulations on taking the first step to finding your wellness! If you are looking for a Social Worker/Therapist that specializes in children/youth/young adults and families you have come to the right profile. How can I help? The pandemic has created much hardship on families, and mental health struggles are real. Whether you are a caregiver or an individual, it is ok to ask for help. If you need help please reach out for support.
I look forward to meeting your family on this journey.
Hello and Congratulations on taking the first step to finding your wellness! If you are looking for a Social Worker/Therapist that specializes in children/youth/young adults and families you have come to the right profile. How can I help? The pandemic has created much hardship on families, and mental health struggles are real. Whether you are a caregiver or an individual, it is ok to ask for help. If you need help please reach out for support.
(289) 797-3150 View (289) 797-3150
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Lauren Adam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7S
Are you struggling to break free from a cycle of secrecy, shame, and isolation? Do you wonder if you have a problem with substance use or addiction? You may feel stuck, lost, and disconnected, as if no one understands your struggles. Whether it’s your own substance use or a family member’s, you feel exhausted and unsure how to cope. But you’re contemplating change. You’re ready to regain control over your emotions, impulses and stop unhealthy patterns from dictating your life. Let’s get you there!
Are you struggling to break free from a cycle of secrecy, shame, and isolation? Do you wonder if you have a problem with substance use or addiction? You may feel stuck, lost, and disconnected, as if no one understands your struggles. Whether it’s your own substance use or a family member’s, you feel exhausted and unsure how to cope. But you’re contemplating change. You’re ready to regain control over your emotions, impulses and stop unhealthy patterns from dictating your life. Let’s get you there!
(289) 812-5201 View (289) 812-5201
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Growing Roots
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
Growing Roots clinicians use a strengths-based approach that is uniquely tailored to each individual or family.
At Growing Roots, we support individuals and families of all ages who are looking for psychological assessment and treatment, using a relational, attachment, and trauma-informed approach. Our clinicians also have the unique specialization of working with children (including ages 0-6) and teens. Our clients reach out for variety of reasons, including to better understand themselves or their child, to receive support with mental health symptoms, to improve relationships and communication, and to build coping skills. We seek to understand the world through your perspective to help find a more comfortable and secure path forward.
Growing Roots clinicians use a strengths-based approach that is uniquely tailored to each individual or family.
At Growing Roots, we support individuals and families of all ages who are looking for psychological assessment and treatment, using a relational, attachment, and trauma-informed approach. Our clinicians also have the unique specialization of working with children (including ages 0-6) and teens. Our clients reach out for variety of reasons, including to better understand themselves or their child, to receive support with mental health symptoms, to improve relationships and communication, and to build coping skills. We seek to understand the world through your perspective to help find a more comfortable and secure path forward.
(289) 402-5655 View (289) 402-5655
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Kathy Pelletier
AccFM, OCT, BA-Soci
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7T
I can help parents navigate difficult conversations that will lead to co-parenting plans that reflect the best interest of their children with or without neurodiverse needs and what works for the entire family.
I am a Family Mediator and Relationship Transition- Divorce Coach. Divorce can feel overwhelming- not to mention -daunting and isolating. Clients seeking mediation services want a mediator who can clearly be neutral and provide a safe, caring and effective process whereby clients both feel heard and able to reach fair and respectful agreements that reflect their family's unique needs.
I can help parents navigate difficult conversations that will lead to co-parenting plans that reflect the best interest of their children with or without neurodiverse needs and what works for the entire family.
I am a Family Mediator and Relationship Transition- Divorce Coach. Divorce can feel overwhelming- not to mention -daunting and isolating. Clients seeking mediation services want a mediator who can clearly be neutral and provide a safe, caring and effective process whereby clients both feel heard and able to reach fair and respectful agreements that reflect their family's unique needs.
(343) 353-0984 View (343) 353-0984
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Maleeha Hamid
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L
My practice is inspired by a client-centred approach with training in therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Over the past fifteen years, I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups. As a registered social worker, I use a strength-based approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, difficulties in relationships – including parent / child relationships, struggles with self-esteem, improving coping strategies, and more. My clinical work includes (but is not limited to) working extensively with youth and their families in regards to understanding family culture / dynamics, effective communication, practicing validation, relationship mindfulness skills, and emotion management.
My practice is inspired by a client-centred approach with training in therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Over the past fifteen years, I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups. As a registered social worker, I use a strength-based approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, difficulties in relationships – including parent / child relationships, struggles with self-esteem, improving coping strategies, and more. My clinical work includes (but is not limited to) working extensively with youth and their families in regards to understanding family culture / dynamics, effective communication, practicing validation, relationship mindfulness skills, and emotion management.
(905) 749-0108 View (905) 749-0108
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East Lake Centre
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L
Our services are individualized and tailored to your unique needs and goals, and we help you figure out the right treatment plan for you and/or your family.
We offer psychological assessment and psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, and families. We provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, emotion regulation and behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, learning disabilities, life transitions, infertility, postpartum-related problems, stress & burnout, work-related trauma, body image issues, perfectionism, low self-esteem, parent-child relationship difficulties, and parenting in general.
Our services are individualized and tailored to your unique needs and goals, and we help you figure out the right treatment plan for you and/or your family.
We offer psychological assessment and psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, and families. We provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, emotion regulation and behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, learning disabilities, life transitions, infertility, postpartum-related problems, stress & burnout, work-related trauma, body image issues, perfectionism, low self-esteem, parent-child relationship difficulties, and parenting in general.
(289) 302-8347 View (289) 302-8347
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New Horizons Child and Adolescent Psychology
Psychologist, MA, C Psych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
A child's challenges can be stressful on the child and on the family; however, accessing support can be very transformational.
Are you concerned that your child or teen are not happy or reaching their potential? Is your child experiencing difficulties with attention, focus, achievement, self-regulation, learning or social skills? Do you or your teen/young adult need guidance on how to move forward? Through collaboration and a thoughtful, caring approach, we offer assessment, relevant diagnoses, therapy and parenting. As the director at New Horizons, I have over 23 years experience of helping countless families in my work in schools and within a clinical setting. We are a team of dedicated and caring psychologists and therapists.
A child's challenges can be stressful on the child and on the family; however, accessing support can be very transformational.
Are you concerned that your child or teen are not happy or reaching their potential? Is your child experiencing difficulties with attention, focus, achievement, self-regulation, learning or social skills? Do you or your teen/young adult need guidance on how to move forward? Through collaboration and a thoughtful, caring approach, we offer assessment, relevant diagnoses, therapy and parenting. As the director at New Horizons, I have over 23 years experience of helping countless families in my work in schools and within a clinical setting. We are a team of dedicated and caring psychologists and therapists.
(647) 370-2836 View (647) 370-2836
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Deanna Brock
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7M
Do you struggle with anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbances and feelings of hopelessness? Does this affect your ability to function and manage even the smallest of tasks? Does it impact your relationships, your work, your parenting, and your family? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated and helpless about just getting through the day? Do you wonder, and hope, if things could be better? You are not alone.
Do you struggle with anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbances and feelings of hopelessness? Does this affect your ability to function and manage even the smallest of tasks? Does it impact your relationships, your work, your parenting, and your family? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated and helpless about just getting through the day? Do you wonder, and hope, if things could be better? You are not alone.
(289) 217-9114 View (289) 217-9114
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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.