Teen Therapists in Hamilton, ON
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Jessica Gilchrist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I see therapy as a space to speak openly about what it means to be a human. I am a therapist who values safety and understands that trust must be earned. I would like to offer you a warm, welcoming environment, where any topic can be explored without judgement. I have 7 years experience working in the mental health field with children, teens, adults and seniors. Most recently, my work has been in Child and
Adolescent
Mental Health, where I supported Trans and Non-Binary youth, living with complex mental health concerns.
Courtney Fuciarelli
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
Verified
Hi there! I'm Courtney, and I work with children and their parents, youth, and adults. Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard to know where to start. You may feel stressed out about your situation, but uncertain about what to do. Maybe you've tried therapy before, or you are intimidated to start. Or perhaps it's your child or
teen
who you are concerned about. Trying to do it all alone and without support is hard, but reaching out for help isn't easy.
Maggie Clapperton
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Maggie! I am a child,
teen
, and individual therapist with a track record of deep connections and positive outcomes for my clients. If you are feeling stuck managing anxiety and depression, if you or your child is exhausted by constant worry, panic, or low mood, and if you are feeling overwhelmed on a daily basis, you don’t have to struggle alone.
Sharon Kiers
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you or your
teen
are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem or stress? Feeling overwhelmed or unmotivated, overthinking, and having a hard time getting involved in activities? Are you struggling with difficult relationships, or running into parenting challenges. You do not need to walk through this alone. Through our work together, I will support you in reaching your goals.
Acorn Counselling -Child Youth Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYC-P
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Is your child or
teen
struggling with anxiety or depression? Feeling worried and overthinking seemingly ordinary situations, or feeling unmotivated and having a hard time getting involved in daily activities? We are here to help! If you’re noticing low self-esteem, poor confidence, trouble focusing, mood swings, or have concern for your or your young person’s mental health, we'd love to connect with you.
Dr. Felicia Chang
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
Hello! I'm Dr. Chang, a Child,
Adolescent
, and Family Psychologist who has worked/trained at multiple hospitals across Ontario. When you start to see changes in your child, whether that may be restrictive eating behaviours (e.g., cutting out sweets, eating smaller portions), compulsive behaviours (e.g., handwashing), social withdrawal, or avoidance of things they enjoy, it can be hard to know what to do. Many parents start to worry that their child may have anxiety, depression, ocd, or an eating disorder and want to find support.
Meghan Hagedorn Adhd Students Anxiety Stress
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA, BEd
Verified
Verified
Being a
teen
, post-secondary student, Indigenous person or young adult with Anxiety or ADHD can be tough! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or like everyone is better than you? Or maybe you are struggling to stay focused? Do you procrastinate bc you don’t know where to start? Do you mask how you really feel, lack confidence or constantly compare yourself to others? Maybe you need help with adulting and tackling all of the things that need to be done, such as laundry and meal prep? I can help you navigate difficult relationships or emotions, create a study plan or help you prioritize tasks.
Leigh Drong
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CDE
Verified
Verified
If you are a
teenager
or young adult looking for support to navigate life challenges, I would be happy to schedule a free 15 min consultation to see if my services would be a good fit for you.
Hello, my name is Leigh Drong. I am a Registered Social Worker with 18 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families experiencing a variety of medical and mental health conditions. I have a passion for helping others to overcome adversity, achieve their goals and realize their potential. My approach is client centred and strength based. I bring empathy and compassion to my professional practice.
Dr. Todd Z Adamowich
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PhD, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of expertise include PTSD, anxiety, depression, parent/
teen
conflict, custody/access issues and relationship struggles.
I believe that the journey of psychotherapy is a relational one. I strive to help people discover their abilities to better connect with people in their lives as they move forward in their healing journey. I have 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in various capacities, including children, youth and adults. I currently teach and research at the University of Windsor and am adjunct faculty for the Kings University College, in addition to my practice.
Hannah Lewis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RECE
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am currently working virtually under the supervision of Acorn Counselling, providing child,
teen
and adult counselling as well as family and child support. I am passionate about helping families and individuals through anxiety, depression, and connecting with one another all while journeying with them as they work to meet their personal goals.
Khatiza Bi Bi
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are your thoughts taking control? Not feeling yourself? Experienced something tough recently that you can't seem to get past? Going through family struggles, relationship conflict or communication breakdown? Or are you looking for help for a child or
teen
? Sometimes life struggles can become roadblocks that prevent us from working towards our goals and living our best, most fulfilling lives. As a therapist, I want to help you work through those roadblocks. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space to help you work through struggles, achieve your goals and get back to a fulfilling, meaningful life.
Umoja Guidance Inc
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I worked with child and
adolescent
behavior for over 20 years.
I am the founder and sole therapist of Umoja Guidance Inc. I offer individual, couple and family therapy sessions. I provide a genuine and down to earth approach when interacting with my clients. The focus of sessions will be to assist with clients achieving their goals using a strength based approach. I believe everyone has strengths that can be identified to help them resolve challenging situations. There are various treatment methods I use based on the need. I am very flexible and understanding of peoples life schedules and am always willing to provide sessions that accommodate my clients busy schedule.
Sammi Marriner: Adhd Asd And Anxiety
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Do you feel stressed, anxious or have ADHD, autism or low mood? Are you a
teen
, post-secondary student or young adult that feels like everyone else seems to have the answers but you feel lost? Do you have a quirky personality? Are you tired of not being able to control your anxiety or emotions? Do you struggle with conflict or with making friends? It can be really scary navigating these issues but there is hope. If you struggle with anxiety, social anxiety, self-esteem, ADHD, autism, organization, studying issues, relationship issues (including peers), reach out today.
Laura Cuttini
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
If you find that you struggle with worry, anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, or obsessions and compulsions, we can work together to help ease some of these painful experiences, improve coping, and help you create a more fulfilling life. I work with adults and older
adolescent
clients, providing them with a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental space so that they can work to understand their experiences, learn and practice new skills, improve symptoms, cope with stressors, and nurture what is important in their lives.
Office is near:
Hamilton, ON L0R & Online
Sarah Thornley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW, BA
Verified
Verified
There are times when everyone struggles to find ways to balance their own needs vs. all of life's competing demands. When this balance becomes uneven due to additional stressors in our relationships, school or work lives, we often forget to prioritize our emotional health. This can lead to chronic stress and problematic behaviours that impact functioning. I believe that the
adolescent
brain is inherently resilient, and I also know that there are times when these stressors can have a profound impact on one's overall wellness. Psychotherapy can give adolescents the chance to explore the root cause of these stressors.
Sue McDermid
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you struggling with endless anxiety, worry, stress or trying to work through difficult or traumatic experiences ? Are you a parent of a child/
teen
that is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD or other mental health struggles? Are you the parent of a child with special needs and feeling alone? Does your childs behaviour interfere with their learning or with their ability to make and keep friends? Are you worried about their well-being or your own mental health? Would it help you to sleep at night if you had some support and a place to talk it out? I support individuals of all ages in improving their mental health!
Nick Lauwers
Registered Social Worker, BSW , RSW, MDiv, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Also, I have an
adolescent
focus having worked with adolescents and young adults in a school setting working on mental wellness, behavioural issues, coping skills, strengths and resilience building.
My practice has a comprehensive focus on mental heath, marriage couple and family therapy and family mediation. Having been trained in a hospital setting, I work effectively with depression, anxiety disorders, addictions and most mental health disorders. In addition, I have a comprehensive focus on marriage, couples and family therapy focusing on couples experiencing a high level of marital conflict, relationship breakdown or who want to improve the quality of their relationship. Restoring healthy relationships and supporting healthy family systems is one of my core passions! Do you feel you need this?
Family Kinnections
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BCW, CYW, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Is your child's behaviour driving you crazy? Is your child or
teen
suffering from Depression, anxiety, or other problems? Do you want your child or
teen
to feel healthy, happy, and get along with you?
I specialize in the treatment of child, youth and family mental health concerns, including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, self-harm, OCD, anger, Autism/aspergers, separation/divorce, and behaviour problems (defiance, aggression, hostility). I have over 15 years of experience in child and youth mental health, including work in community counselling centers, hospital psychiatric treatment, and residential treatment centers.
Dawn Associates
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Our team of therapists can help your child, preteen or
teenager
deal with school, peer, family and COVID-related anxiety & stress.
If you are trying to deal with life's challenges including the complexities of work, family and life in general, we are here to support you. The stress of dealing with a COVID world has taken its toll on many people who are worried about their health, their jobs, their relationships & their finances. The stress of overwork & juggling roles has strained relationships. It can result in negative feelings, irritability & conflict. For some, the loneliness from isolation is mind-numbing. This is why there is strength in reaching out & working out issues & problems, or focusing on goals for the future.
Chauntell Dietrich : Spiritual Therapeutic Animism
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, BA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The word Animism derives from the latin root Anima, meaning breath, spirit and life. I'll be a guide and ally to connect you to your inner wisdom on your Wellness and Spiritual Journey. I’m here for you during times of transition (relationships, work, health, grief and more) to help you let go of what has been holding you back so you can evolve into who you are meant to be. Together we'll work to transform : Disconnection into Connection, People Pleasing into Authenticity, Fear into Empowerment, Resistance into Acceptance, Judgement into Gratitude, Cautiousness into Consciousness, Repression into Expression, Anger into Creativity.
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Teen Counsellors
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.