Bisexual Therapists in Hamilton, ON

We all experience times in life when we feel overwhelmed, anxious or in grief. Life's challenges can sometimes take a toll on our sense of well-being. This is especially true during this Covid-19 pandemic with its accompanying social distancing, isolation and stress. When anxiety, fear, grief or relationship difficulties arise you may feel even more vulnerable. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore your feelings, uncover insights and develop greater self-awareness and compassion. Together we can create new coping skills that will support you and your loved ones during these exceptional times.

Life can be challenging. Most of us can have problems in our relationships with partners, family members, co-workers, or children at some point in our lives. Sometimes we struggle with what is going on inside of us, feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, guilt, sadness or anger. Often when we struggle alone, the problem becomes overwhelming. Sometimes we need someone to talk to. Someone who will listen, not judge and offer a response that will be helpful. I see my role as being there for folks who need a listening ear. I offer care and a safe place within which healing, growth and resolution are possible.

Are you longing for a personalized and holistic approach? Are you feeling burdened by anxiety, stress, trauma, grief or depression? I would like to help you understand and unravel the patterns in your life. I believe that this process begins with healing the relationship with ourselves as a starting point. I would like to guide and inspire you to cherish your own life, and begin to transform the fear based patterns, which may be overwhelming your best efforts towards true healing and change. As a trauma informed therapist and hypnotherapist, I can help you find the keys to unlock your inner peace and potential. May you find the way

Thinking outside the box approach to traditional therapy, because no one individual fits neatly inside a box. Working together, using CBT and neurologic techniques to support you in your area or areas of need, music psychotherapy draws from traditional talk therapy while offering ways to move forward in who you are, both verbally and non-verbally. Using music offers a non-evasive and trusting medium within a clinical session and translates into a coping skill within everyday life. Please contact me for either Telehealth or in-person sessions.

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do". Finding a safe space to share your story is essential to one's healing, recovery and transformation. Through nonjudgmental curiosity, humor, insight, and empathy, I create a safe space in which clients can begin to rewrite the major narratives of their lives. As a solution focused therapist, I will work with you to identify strengths that can be applied in unique ways to help alleviate past and/or current struggles and put you back on the path to the best version of you.

The Centre for MindBody Health can help you get the treatment you need for the life you want. We provide individual, couple, family and group therapies. All clinical services are under the direction of Dr. Shelley McMain and Dr. Shari Geller, Registered Clinical Psychologists and recognized authorities in the fields of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. We practice proven approaches to treatment and believe in your ability to make the changes you’re seeking in your life.

My counselling style is strengths-focused and client-centered. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Informed Therapy, Gottman Method, Narrative, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, and incorporate Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy principles (MBCT). I focus on addressing present life challenges while integrating past experiences. My services are suitable for individuals, couples, and families that are feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Reduced Fee for Service available with the Psychotherapy Intern.

I'm an experienced clinical psychologist providing consultation and treatment to adolescents and adults, with a focus on emotions, relationships, and the mind-body connection. I work with individuals who identify with a wide range of challenges including addiction, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, adjustment issues, interpersonal and relational difficulties, chronic pain, and trauma. I'm always active in continued professional development , but I work primarily from a holistic, emotion focussed, embodied approach with emphasis on mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion.

I have over ten years of experience working with dynamic populations who have come to therapy to heal from a wide spectrum of traumatic experiences. I specialize in perinatal therapy with specific experience working with perinatal loss and birth trauma that considers shifts in identity that can accompany pregnancy, birth and perinatal loss. I have also worked closely with survivors of violence and childhood trauma, addiction and mental health survivors, as well as LGBTQIA+ youth and their families. I am passionate about helping trauma survivors honour their experiences as they move toward a place of self-discovery and healing.

Hey there! Welcome to Get There Therapy. We're a small group of Social Workers/Psychotherapists here to support you. Learning coping strategies, how to self-regulate, increase communication and ability to set boundaries are areas we often work on with clients. We bring over 15 years of experience working specifically with tweens, teens, adults, couples and families through social work and counseling. We are trained in evidence-informed practices, like Theraplay, EFT, CBT, EMDR and DBT. We support our clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma work, dating/relationships, parenting, separation and divorce, to name a few.

“Whether we’re overcoming adversity, surviving trauma or dealing with stress or anxiety, having a sense of purpose, meaning, and perspective in our lives allows us to develop understanding and move forward. Without purpose, meaning and perspective, it is easy to lose hope, numb our emotions or become overwhelmed by our circumstances. We feel reduced, less capable, and lose in the face of struggle. The heart of spirituality is connection. When we believe in that inextricable connection, we don’t feel alone.” – Brene Brown

Sometimes, life can be very challenging and draining. You might be feeling overwhelmed, tired, confused, anxious or lost. Perhaps you are having issues within your family, or you’re concerned about your child. You might be experiencing struggles in your relationship- having the same fights over and over. You might be trying to rebuild your life after domestic violence, or maybe you’re trying to recover after a divorce or separation. These issues are so painful leaving you scared of the future. This is where I come in, to help you to the other side of this. I offer a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental, confidential and nurturing space.

If you're looking for effective psychotherapy, you just found the right therapist! My mission is to help you improve your mental health by recovering from symptoms, developing self-compassion and building a life worth living. Maybe you're experiencing a great life transition such as immigration, becoming a parent, starting a new career. Maybe you've been diagnosed with depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. It's possible that some of your needs come from difficult experiences with social oppression. In any of those cases, effective psychotherapy can be the turning point for a more authentic, resilient and creative life.

We all want a better life and we are all doing the best we can with what we have. But sometimes we can get stuck in routines, unsure of how to make the change we so desperately want to see in our lives. Sometimes even asking ourselves "what do I want?" can be anxiety provoking and make us feel like we're stuck when we can't answer it. Times like this we can even find ourselves appealing to others' needs and "living for others" all the while feeling like something is missing. Everything we do has some benefit to us, otherwise we wouldn't do it. Getting to the heart of this underlying want can be the empowering change we need.

Choosing to engage in therapy is choosing to pave a path to a more balanced, calm, and fulfilling life. I work with adults struggling with a range of concerns including insomnia and sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, fertility concerns, psychosis, substance abuse, relationship problems, and generally navigating the stresses of life. I believe that building a safe, trusting, collaborative relationship with clients is the cornerstone to successful therapy. I concentrate strongly on creating an open, non-judgmental environment that promotes client growth and self-exploration.

Do you feel like anxiety is holding you back? Are you stuck in the cycle of self-doubt? It’s okay to feel this way, and you are not alone. As a therapist who specializes in working with children, teens and young adults, I understand some of the unique challenges you face. I’m here to help you navigate life challenges and find a path forward that feels right for you. Together, we'll work through any anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, or decision-making challenges you are facing. Let's work together to help you feel more confident, empowered, and in control of your life.

Sex is supposed to be fun yet so often it's a source of shame, discomfort, and confusion. My goal is to empower you to reconnect with pleasure, redefine sexual positivity, and strengthen your relationship through open communication. In my private practice I help individuals and couples explore topics such as sex drive mismatch, difficulty with intimacy, sex after pregnancy, kink, polyamory, and BDSM.