Parenting Therapists in Dunnville, ON
I can help you with family relationships, parenting struggles, childhood trauma and C-PTSD, anxiety and depression, understanding your attachment style, behavioural and substance addictions, self-esteem/self-compassion, and more.
In my work I like to explore the emotional and relational patterns that shape your daily life - especially the pain points. I take a narrative approach to understanding your physical and emotional reactions to events - which means I want to get to know the stories you have been told about yourself, and how to change patterns that don't fit what you need.
I can help you with family relationships, parenting struggles, childhood trauma and C-PTSD, anxiety and depression, understanding your attachment style, behavioural and substance addictions, self-esteem/self-compassion, and more.
In my work I like to explore the emotional and relational patterns that shape your daily life - especially the pain points. I take a narrative approach to understanding your physical and emotional reactions to events - which means I want to get to know the stories you have been told about yourself, and how to change patterns that don't fit what you need.
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.
As a parent and former elementary school teacher, I understand how easy it is to care for everyone else while losing sight of yourself.
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.
As a parent and former elementary school teacher, I understand how easy it is to care for everyone else while losing sight of yourself.
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.
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.
Leigh-Anne has over 20 years experience supporting parents, children and caregivers with connecting their experiences to their emotional response.
Leigh-Anne has worked with individuals who have experienced both single incident and generational trauma, adult and children’s mental health, substance misuse, interpersonal violence; parenting challenges as well as pre and post natal care. Grief and Loss are any area of specialization.
Leigh-Anne has over 20 years experience supporting parents, children and caregivers with connecting their experiences to their emotional response.
Leigh-Anne has worked with individuals who have experienced both single incident and generational trauma, adult and children’s mental health, substance misuse, interpersonal violence; parenting challenges as well as pre and post natal care. Grief and Loss are any area of specialization.
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I work with parents looking to understand their own childhood experiences and how it impacts their parenting and I provide support to parents who need additional strategies to assist their children.
Life is full of transitions, obstacles, and emotional complexities that can at times feel impossible to navigate alone. Are you struggling with difficulties in relationships, trauma, anxiety, or depression? Many of our struggles are rooted in past experiences, beliefs we’ve developed about ourselves, or patterns we’ve carried for years. By bringing curiosity and self-compassion to these patterns, we can begin to untangle the barriers that keep you feeling stuck. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support you in uncovering the inner wisdom and resilience that already exist within.
I work with parents looking to understand their own childhood experiences and how it impacts their parenting and I provide support to parents who need additional strategies to assist their children.
Life is full of transitions, obstacles, and emotional complexities that can at times feel impossible to navigate alone. Are you struggling with difficulties in relationships, trauma, anxiety, or depression? Many of our struggles are rooted in past experiences, beliefs we’ve developed about ourselves, or patterns we’ve carried for years. By bringing curiosity and self-compassion to these patterns, we can begin to untangle the barriers that keep you feeling stuck. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support you in uncovering the inner wisdom and resilience that already exist within.
Between parenting, work, relationships, and the never-ending to-do list, it's easy to lose yourself.
In our work together, we gently untangle the thoughts and pressures that keep you stuck and help you move toward what truly matters to you- in a way that feels aligned with your values, not others' expectations. You'll find a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can exhale as we explore identity shifts, guilt, and burnout with curiosity and compassion.
Between parenting, work, relationships, and the never-ending to-do list, it's easy to lose yourself.
In our work together, we gently untangle the thoughts and pressures that keep you stuck and help you move toward what truly matters to you- in a way that feels aligned with your values, not others' expectations. You'll find a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can exhale as we explore identity shifts, guilt, and burnout with curiosity and compassion.
Maybe you're a parent that has a child with these challenges and you're looking for some guidance or skills around how to cope with or support them?
I specialize in skills based counselling for children, youth (8-18yrs) and their parents that are experiencing mental health and/or behavioural challenges in their homes or at school. I provide skills around coping strategies for emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, parent/child conflict, and also offer parenting skills/coaching.
Maybe you're a parent that has a child with these challenges and you're looking for some guidance or skills around how to cope with or support them?
I specialize in skills based counselling for children, youth (8-18yrs) and their parents that are experiencing mental health and/or behavioural challenges in their homes or at school. I provide skills around coping strategies for emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, parent/child conflict, and also offer parenting skills/coaching.
You might be feeling restless or uneasy, like you can’t fully trust your own body or emotions. Maybe your thoughts are racing, or you feel disconnected—from yourself, your body, or the people you care about. Life happens, and sometimes our minds and bodies need time to catch up. Experiences like trauma or unexpected life changes can leave us feeling uncertain, alone, or unsafe in the world.
We all carry experiences that shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but together, we can create a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to reconnect with yourself.
You might be feeling restless or uneasy, like you can’t fully trust your own body or emotions. Maybe your thoughts are racing, or you feel disconnected—from yourself, your body, or the people you care about. Life happens, and sometimes our minds and bodies need time to catch up. Experiences like trauma or unexpected life changes can leave us feeling uncertain, alone, or unsafe in the world.
We all carry experiences that shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but together, we can create a space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to reconnect with yourself.
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MA
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Perhaps you feel like you're a bad parent and even question if you made the right decision to have a child.
My name is Stephanie, and as a mother of three, I have been there. I know that feelings of emptiness, anxiety, lack of joy, and more can feel overwhelming and unwanted. I approach therapy from a biopsychosocial lens, and we will work on improving each area of your life with evidence-based therapies to upgrade life as a whole!
Perhaps you feel like you're a bad parent and even question if you made the right decision to have a child.
My name is Stephanie, and as a mother of three, I have been there. I know that feelings of emptiness, anxiety, lack of joy, and more can feel overwhelming and unwanted. I approach therapy from a biopsychosocial lens, and we will work on improving each area of your life with evidence-based therapies to upgrade life as a whole!
Whether you are seeking to better understand yourself, experiencing parenting stress, address family issues, overcome anxiety, depression or trauma, I can be your ally and your guide.
Now accepting clients in person and on-line. Evening and weekend appointments available. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, and more importantly to find someone who you can connect with. Feelings of stress, anger, resentment, sadness and fear can feel overwhelming. You don't have to struggle alone. I will meet you where you are and together we will figure out where you want to be and how to get there. As a experienced therapist with over twenty years working in the mental health field, I'm confident working collaboratively we can overcome various challenges you are experiencing.
Whether you are seeking to better understand yourself, experiencing parenting stress, address family issues, overcome anxiety, depression or trauma, I can be your ally and your guide.
Now accepting clients in person and on-line. Evening and weekend appointments available. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, and more importantly to find someone who you can connect with. Feelings of stress, anger, resentment, sadness and fear can feel overwhelming. You don't have to struggle alone. I will meet you where you are and together we will figure out where you want to be and how to get there. As a experienced therapist with over twenty years working in the mental health field, I'm confident working collaboratively we can overcome various challenges you are experiencing.
I focus on family dynamic issues and topics such as relationship expectations, domestic conflict, marital discord, parenting challenges and issues often before the court.
People enter counselling for a variety of reasons. Finding the right fit requires bravery, trust, and honesty; that's your part. It requires someone that has lived experience, empathy and understanding, this is my part.
My service focuses on hearing your truth and perspective to identify what can or needs to change. Often people want better, to have less guilt and shame, to feel confident, competent and to be seen as equals. Some are looking to vent, some to problem solve and others to engage in finding compromise. We can create the space to safety enter into these discussions and to move towards the future you desire.
I focus on family dynamic issues and topics such as relationship expectations, domestic conflict, marital discord, parenting challenges and issues often before the court.
People enter counselling for a variety of reasons. Finding the right fit requires bravery, trust, and honesty; that's your part. It requires someone that has lived experience, empathy and understanding, this is my part.
My service focuses on hearing your truth and perspective to identify what can or needs to change. Often people want better, to have less guilt and shame, to feel confident, competent and to be seen as equals. Some are looking to vent, some to problem solve and others to engage in finding compromise. We can create the space to safety enter into these discussions and to move towards the future you desire.
Maybe you are a parent watching your child struggle and not knowing how to help.
I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Somatic work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness-Based approaches and Play Therapy. I also incorporate inner child work for clients who are ready. A significant part of my work involves understanding the connection b/w the nervous system and emotion.
Maybe you are a parent watching your child struggle and not knowing how to help.
I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Somatic work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness-Based approaches and Play Therapy. I also incorporate inner child work for clients who are ready. A significant part of my work involves understanding the connection b/w the nervous system and emotion.
If you're a parent, you may be watching your child struggle with big emotions, behavioural changes, or school-related stress and feel uncertain about how to help.
With over 20 years of experience, I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs and goals. I integrate CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT-informed strategies, and other evidence-based approaches when appropriate to help you develop practical coping skills and create meaningful change with confidence and self-compassion.
If you're a parent, you may be watching your child struggle with big emotions, behavioural changes, or school-related stress and feel uncertain about how to help.
With over 20 years of experience, I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs and goals. I integrate CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT-informed strategies, and other evidence-based approaches when appropriate to help you develop practical coping skills and create meaningful change with confidence and self-compassion.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, postpartum challenges, or parenting stress?
Having experienced infertility and pregnancy loss myself, I offer both professional expertise and lived understanding. I can help you manage anxiety and depression, process grief, navigate fertility treatments and early parenthood, improve communication, and build coping strategies to feel grounded, supported, and empowered.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, postpartum challenges, or parenting stress?
Having experienced infertility and pregnancy loss myself, I offer both professional expertise and lived understanding. I can help you manage anxiety and depression, process grief, navigate fertility treatments and early parenthood, improve communication, and build coping strategies to feel grounded, supported, and empowered.
I have been working with children, adolescents, and autistics across all lifespans for about 30 years. I’m a neurodivergent affirming psychotherapist. Most of my experience has been working with ASD,OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Childhood Attachment & Trauma, Transgender Teens, Social Skills, LGBTQ2s+, Executive Functioning & Emotional Regulation. I use a personalized approach with each individual, includes psychodynamic psychotherapy, the use of assessment tools, individual interviews, child developmental and adult history, attachment theories, sensorimotor activities, play and art-based therapy, CBT, and mindfulness.
I have been working with children, adolescents, and autistics across all lifespans for about 30 years. I’m a neurodivergent affirming psychotherapist. Most of my experience has been working with ASD,OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Childhood Attachment & Trauma, Transgender Teens, Social Skills, LGBTQ2s+, Executive Functioning & Emotional Regulation. I use a personalized approach with each individual, includes psychodynamic psychotherapy, the use of assessment tools, individual interviews, child developmental and adult history, attachment theories, sensorimotor activities, play and art-based therapy, CBT, and mindfulness.
I also support parents navigating the challenges of raising a child with unique needs.
I work from a trauma-focused, strength-based, and neurodiversity-affirming approach and draw from evidence-based practices to meet the individual needs of each client. I focus on creating a calm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
I also support parents navigating the challenges of raising a child with unique needs.
I work from a trauma-focused, strength-based, and neurodiversity-affirming approach and draw from evidence-based practices to meet the individual needs of each client. I focus on creating a calm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
You're a couple or parent trying to build a stronger bond, and wondering whether therapy can help.
I work with couples and parents navigating family life, from partnership to parenting overwhelm. My focus is marital and premarital, parenting, and neurodiversity (children under 10 and adults). With Gottman Method Level II training and an early childhood education background, I help couples build connection and support parents with self-regulation.
You're a couple or parent trying to build a stronger bond, and wondering whether therapy can help.
I work with couples and parents navigating family life, from partnership to parenting overwhelm. My focus is marital and premarital, parenting, and neurodiversity (children under 10 and adults). With Gottman Method Level II training and an early childhood education background, I help couples build connection and support parents with self-regulation.
Navigating the challenges of our rapidly changing world can take a toll on our mental health and overall well-being. Many individuals, couples, and families are grappling with feelings of stress, loss, and burnout. The burdens of life can feel heavy, but taking care of your health and wellbeing should not be overlooked. I utilize a client-entered approach, and work collaboratively with you, to identify areas in your life that you wish to improve.
Navigating the challenges of our rapidly changing world can take a toll on our mental health and overall well-being. Many individuals, couples, and families are grappling with feelings of stress, loss, and burnout. The burdens of life can feel heavy, but taking care of your health and wellbeing should not be overlooked. I utilize a client-entered approach, and work collaboratively with you, to identify areas in your life that you wish to improve.
At this time I am personally passionate about helping parents and young people find strategies that work as they transition through the post-secondary years.
My specialties are CBT for anxiety, depression/time use/time management; and help with cannabis use disorder. We are all "becoming" and I look forward to supporting parents or student to accomplish academic goals. By recognizing symptoms ahead and clear communication/strategies we can help daily habits become healthier to avoid an educational path crisis.
At this time I am personally passionate about helping parents and young people find strategies that work as they transition through the post-secondary years.
My specialties are CBT for anxiety, depression/time use/time management; and help with cannabis use disorder. We are all "becoming" and I look forward to supporting parents or student to accomplish academic goals. By recognizing symptoms ahead and clear communication/strategies we can help daily habits become healthier to avoid an educational path crisis.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.