Female Therapists in Dunnville, ON
I work with individuals and couples navigating life’s more challenging and overwhelming seasons—whether external stress, major life transitions, or feeling stuck or at a crossroads. As a mother myself, I understand how transformative and at times overwhelming the transition into parenthood can be, which has deepened my passion for supporting clients in the perinatal period with empathy and care. I also support couples who feel disconnected or stuck in patterns, helping them strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I work with individuals and couples navigating life’s more challenging and overwhelming seasons—whether external stress, major life transitions, or feeling stuck or at a crossroads. As a mother myself, I understand how transformative and at times overwhelming the transition into parenthood can be, which has deepened my passion for supporting clients in the perinatal period with empathy and care. I also support couples who feel disconnected or stuck in patterns, helping them strengthen communication, rebuild connection, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Life can not only feel overwhelming at times, but also as though no one understands your experience. Sharing in moments of trust and acknowledgement are what you can expect in session. Leigh-Anne has over 20 years experience supporting parents, children and caregivers with connecting their experiences to their emotional response. Finding connection and validation are at the forefront of beginning to change and grow and this will lead our sessions as we unpack your experiences and process through the use of therapeutic strategies that are comfortable for you.
Life can not only feel overwhelming at times, but also as though no one understands your experience. Sharing in moments of trust and acknowledgement are what you can expect in session. Leigh-Anne has over 20 years experience supporting parents, children and caregivers with connecting their experiences to their emotional response. Finding connection and validation are at the forefront of beginning to change and grow and this will lead our sessions as we unpack your experiences and process through the use of therapeutic strategies that are comfortable for you.
You imagined feeling joy, and maybe you do sometimes, but you also feel anxious, depleted, touched out, or like you're simply surviving the day. I work with people navigating pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss, and the transition into parenthood, along with teachers, and those who are overwhelmed by the mental load they carry. Many clients come to therapy feeling burnt out, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves, and wanting support that feels genuine, practical, and compassionate.
You imagined feeling joy, and maybe you do sometimes, but you also feel anxious, depleted, touched out, or like you're simply surviving the day. I work with people navigating pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss, and the transition into parenthood, along with teachers, and those who are overwhelmed by the mental load they carry. Many clients come to therapy feeling burnt out, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves, and wanting support that feels genuine, practical, and compassionate.
Feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Having a hard time adjusting to a difficult loss or a challenging time in your life? I am a mother of 3 and a cancer survivor. I am a registered provider with NIHB and GEDSB. I can help you work through your problems in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment. I have worked as a social worker for 28 years and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and adjustment disorders. I am certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which is a very effective treatment that teaches you tools to use while facing life's challenges. Contact me for a free consult.
Feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Having a hard time adjusting to a difficult loss or a challenging time in your life? I am a mother of 3 and a cancer survivor. I am a registered provider with NIHB and GEDSB. I can help you work through your problems in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment. I have worked as a social worker for 28 years and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and adjustment disorders. I am certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which is a very effective treatment that teaches you tools to use while facing life's challenges. Contact me for a free consult.
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Therapy with me is warm, conversational, and collaborative. You’ll have space to reflect, but I’ll also be there to challenge and guide you. I take an eclectic and compassionate approach to therapy, drawing from psychodynamic theory, cognitive-behavioral techniques, person-centered principles, and mindfulness practices.
I adore working with individuals who are willing to reflect and explore the roots of their challenges!
Therapy with me is warm, conversational, and collaborative. You’ll have space to reflect, but I’ll also be there to challenge and guide you. I take an eclectic and compassionate approach to therapy, drawing from psychodynamic theory, cognitive-behavioral techniques, person-centered principles, and mindfulness practices.
I adore working with individuals who are willing to reflect and explore the roots of their challenges!
You’re the one everyone relies on, but lately you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in old patterns, or exhausted by the pressure to keep it all together and leave feeling empowered and capable.
You’re the one everyone relies on, but lately you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in old patterns, or exhausted by the pressure to keep it all together and leave feeling empowered and capable.
Tracy has almost 2 decades of experience counselling and supporting children, teens and their parents and families. Having worked in the schools and private practice with a unique understanding about how to best support children’s needs at home and school while providing effective strategies for parents and children and teachers. Tracy has a unique way of connecting with children and putting both the child and parents at ease with her integrity and openness. She is deeply rooted in her Christian faith and brings a biblical approach to her work if that is what you desire. But Tracy is also comfortable and effective
Tracy has almost 2 decades of experience counselling and supporting children, teens and their parents and families. Having worked in the schools and private practice with a unique understanding about how to best support children’s needs at home and school while providing effective strategies for parents and children and teachers. Tracy has a unique way of connecting with children and putting both the child and parents at ease with her integrity and openness. She is deeply rooted in her Christian faith and brings a biblical approach to her work if that is what you desire. But Tracy is also comfortable and effective
Accepting New Clients! You’re thoughtful, driven, and care deeply, but relationships still feel confusing, draining, or leave you questioning your worth. You might overthink interactions, avoid conflict, or feel like you're always the one giving more. Underneath it all, there’s a quiet voice asking, Do I matter here? I work with adults struggling in interpersonal relationships and self-esteem to help untangle old patterns, build confidence, and create more balanced, authentic connections, starting with the one you have with yourself.
Accepting New Clients! You’re thoughtful, driven, and care deeply, but relationships still feel confusing, draining, or leave you questioning your worth. You might overthink interactions, avoid conflict, or feel like you're always the one giving more. Underneath it all, there’s a quiet voice asking, Do I matter here? I work with adults struggling in interpersonal relationships and self-esteem to help untangle old patterns, build confidence, and create more balanced, authentic connections, starting with the one you have with yourself.
My approach focuses on getting to the root of emotional and relational pain, helping you move beyond symptom management toward genuine, lasting change. I believe healing happens when we reconnect with our bodies, emotions, and inner wisdom. My style is genuine, attuned, and non-judgmental, and I strive to create a space where you can fully explore the layers of your story, transform shame, and rediscover your capacity for resilience and connection. I am especially passionate about supporting people who carry complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, or a painful sense of not being enough or feeling overwhelmed or lost in your life.
My approach focuses on getting to the root of emotional and relational pain, helping you move beyond symptom management toward genuine, lasting change. I believe healing happens when we reconnect with our bodies, emotions, and inner wisdom. My style is genuine, attuned, and non-judgmental, and I strive to create a space where you can fully explore the layers of your story, transform shame, and rediscover your capacity for resilience and connection. I am especially passionate about supporting people who carry complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, or a painful sense of not being enough or feeling overwhelmed or lost in your life.
Welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and I run a small private practice offering virtual sessions for individual and couples therapy. As a therapist, my job is to create a safe space to explore personal challenges and help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself. My stance is collaborative and non-judgmental. Together, we work to identify areas of growth and implement appropriate changes.
Welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and I run a small private practice offering virtual sessions for individual and couples therapy. As a therapist, my job is to create a safe space to explore personal challenges and help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself. My stance is collaborative and non-judgmental. Together, we work to identify areas of growth and implement appropriate changes.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Are you overthinking everything, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Perhaps you're navigating grief, separation, relationship challenges, trauma, pregnancy or postpartum, or a major life transition. You may know why you're struggling, but insight alone hasn't created change.
I work with adults to uncover the deeper patterns beneath anxiety, depression and emotional distress. Using experiential and body-centred approaches, we can to help you heal, build new skills and reconnect with yourself. Together we'll help you feel more grounded, aligned, resilient and at peace.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Are you overthinking everything, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Perhaps you're navigating grief, separation, relationship challenges, trauma, pregnancy or postpartum, or a major life transition. You may know why you're struggling, but insight alone hasn't created change.
I work with adults to uncover the deeper patterns beneath anxiety, depression and emotional distress. Using experiential and body-centred approaches, we can to help you heal, build new skills and reconnect with yourself. Together we'll help you feel more grounded, aligned, resilient and at peace.
The Niagara Centre for Healing &
Registered Social Worker, IFS DBR, EMDR, CSAT
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
At The Niagara Centre for Healing and Recovery, we specialize in the areas of mental health that are often hardest to talk about, and the hardest to heal from alone.
We work with adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, (including OSDD and DID), pornography and sexual addiction, and the devastating impact of betrayal trauma. Whether you're struggling with symptoms you can't quite name, or carrying wounds that have shaped every relationship in your life, you don't have to keep managing this alone.
At The Niagara Centre for Healing and Recovery, we specialize in the areas of mental health that are often hardest to talk about, and the hardest to heal from alone.
We work with adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, (including OSDD and DID), pornography and sexual addiction, and the devastating impact of betrayal trauma. Whether you're struggling with symptoms you can't quite name, or carrying wounds that have shaped every relationship in your life, you don't have to keep managing this alone.
Accepting new clients for in-person sessions in Welland, walking sessions throughout Niagara, and virtual or phone sessions across Ontario. You may be feeling overwhelmed by relationship challenges, life transitions, family dynamics, grief, anxiety, or a sense that you’ve lost yourself. Therapy offers a space to make sense of what is underneath the surface. Perhaps you find yourself repeating the same patterns or feeling disconnected from who you are and what you need. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-awareness, authenticity, emotional well-being, and more meaningful connections in your life and relationships.
Accepting new clients for in-person sessions in Welland, walking sessions throughout Niagara, and virtual or phone sessions across Ontario. You may be feeling overwhelmed by relationship challenges, life transitions, family dynamics, grief, anxiety, or a sense that you’ve lost yourself. Therapy offers a space to make sense of what is underneath the surface. Perhaps you find yourself repeating the same patterns or feeling disconnected from who you are and what you need. Together, we’ll work toward greater self-awareness, authenticity, emotional well-being, and more meaningful connections in your life and relationships.
You may look capable and put-together on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying so much on the inside. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or relationship challenges and want more than short-term coping. They’re seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of the patterns shaping their inner world and relationships.
You may look capable and put-together on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying so much on the inside. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or relationship challenges and want more than short-term coping. They’re seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of the patterns shaping their inner world and relationships.
Are there times when the "ways of coping" have stop working and thoughts and feelings do not make sense anymore? Do you find yourself looking around confused about what is going on and how you got there? Whether it is a lifelong story or a recent one that is causing you discomfort I will provide pathways for clarity and effective strategies to help you move forward at your own pace and comfort level. Together we will establish the most effective tools for your "Tool Box" to navigate your life and empower you to define and achieve life goals for yourself.
Are there times when the "ways of coping" have stop working and thoughts and feelings do not make sense anymore? Do you find yourself looking around confused about what is going on and how you got there? Whether it is a lifelong story or a recent one that is causing you discomfort I will provide pathways for clarity and effective strategies to help you move forward at your own pace and comfort level. Together we will establish the most effective tools for your "Tool Box" to navigate your life and empower you to define and achieve life goals for yourself.
Accepting NEW Clients - Do you feel “stuck” in your day-to-day life or unsure how to move forward in a way that makes you feel fulfilled? Are you interested in learning more about how your childhood impacts you as an adult? Does it feel like your past experiences are weighing on you, and your sense of self is foggy or unclear? Are you interested in exploring different perspectives or figuring out who you’d like to move forward as? Betrayal trauma or infidelity have you frozen? Together we can look at the steps that have brought you to this point, and increase self-awareness, emotional stability, and insight into your experiences.
Accepting NEW Clients - Do you feel “stuck” in your day-to-day life or unsure how to move forward in a way that makes you feel fulfilled? Are you interested in learning more about how your childhood impacts you as an adult? Does it feel like your past experiences are weighing on you, and your sense of self is foggy or unclear? Are you interested in exploring different perspectives or figuring out who you’d like to move forward as? Betrayal trauma or infidelity have you frozen? Together we can look at the steps that have brought you to this point, and increase self-awareness, emotional stability, and insight into your experiences.
We are all evolving! Many people seek my support when they’re facing a challenge in their lives. Interestingly, the word "crisis" originates from a term meaning "turning point." If you're experiencing a pivotal moment, I can help you navigate the complexities that come with it. During times of crisis, it’s common to feel overwhelmed by emotional and mental confusion, making it difficult to process what’s happening. Therapy provides a space to untangle these emotions and thoughts, guiding you toward greater clarity and self-awareness. Embracing this awareness can open the door to new perspectives and possibility.
We are all evolving! Many people seek my support when they’re facing a challenge in their lives. Interestingly, the word "crisis" originates from a term meaning "turning point." If you're experiencing a pivotal moment, I can help you navigate the complexities that come with it. During times of crisis, it’s common to feel overwhelmed by emotional and mental confusion, making it difficult to process what’s happening. Therapy provides a space to untangle these emotions and thoughts, guiding you toward greater clarity and self-awareness. Embracing this awareness can open the door to new perspectives and possibility.
Currently accepting virtual clients. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating the impacts of trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many of the clients I support are coping with big feelings, behavioural challenges, or relationship stress that feel confusing or hard to manage. My approach is warm, client-centered, and trauma-informed, with a strong focus on creating safety, trust, and connection.
Currently accepting virtual clients. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating the impacts of trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many of the clients I support are coping with big feelings, behavioural challenges, or relationship stress that feel confusing or hard to manage. My approach is warm, client-centered, and trauma-informed, with a strong focus on creating safety, trust, and connection.
Are you overwhelmed by life’s challenges—relationship struggles, separation or divorce, single parenthood, intimacy concerns, or the pressures of executive life and leadership? Carrying constant responsibility can leave little space for your own well-being, but you don’t have to do it alone! With 25+ years as a registered nurse, an executive and a mental health professional, I bring a deep understanding of both physical and emotional well-being to therapy and know that major life transitions, high-pressure roles, and personal struggles can feel overwhelming—but with the right support, you can regain balance, clarity and control.
Are you overwhelmed by life’s challenges—relationship struggles, separation or divorce, single parenthood, intimacy concerns, or the pressures of executive life and leadership? Carrying constant responsibility can leave little space for your own well-being, but you don’t have to do it alone! With 25+ years as a registered nurse, an executive and a mental health professional, I bring a deep understanding of both physical and emotional well-being to therapy and know that major life transitions, high-pressure roles, and personal struggles can feel overwhelming—but with the right support, you can regain balance, clarity and control.
Accepting new clients! Life in your 20s and 30s is full of transitions - new jobs, changing relationships, shifting identities - and it can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re overthinking every decision, feeling emotionally drained, or struggling to connect with the people around you. Whether it shows up as anxiety, low mood, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck, you're likely just trying to find some peace and clarity. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready for something to shift, therapy can help you sort through the mess and feel more like yourself again.
Accepting new clients! Life in your 20s and 30s is full of transitions - new jobs, changing relationships, shifting identities - and it can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re overthinking every decision, feeling emotionally drained, or struggling to connect with the people around you. Whether it shows up as anxiety, low mood, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck, you're likely just trying to find some peace and clarity. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready for something to shift, therapy can help you sort through the mess and feel more like yourself again.
Nearby Female Counsellors Searches for Dunnville
- Beamsville
- Binbrook
- Crystal Beach
- Fonthill
- Grimsby
- Niagara on the Lake
- Port Colborne
- Ridgeway
- Smithville
- Vineland
- Waterdown
- Welland
FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.