Child Therapists in Hamilton, ON
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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.
Mareas Therapeutic Services Inc
CYC, RP, BSW, MSW
Mareas was established as a specialized service provider to meet the needs of individuals,
children
and families experiencing challenges in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment, interfering behaviours. Mareas recognizes that from time to time, everyone including all families need support. Programs and treatment plans are designed with a holistic approach with the client as the focus. Mareas is committed to providing nurturing and dedicated support to individuals,
children
, youth and families during difficult periods of time to help them get back on course.
Maggie Clapperton
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
You’ve tried rationalizing away your worries, low mood, and feelings of overwhelm, or you’ve tried these same tactics with your
child
, and it is just not working… You’re exhausted and you feel stuck. I can help. I am a
child
, teen, and adult therapist with a track record of strong connections and positive outcomes for my clients.
Natasha Masciantonio
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Virtual Services Only! Does your
child
or youth feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed often? Are they creative worriers that tend to avoid situations, have difficulties in school, and struggle with irritability and low mood? Does your youth or teen use substances to cope? Over the past 10 years I have been counselling
children
, youth, adolescents, and their families. I provide a warm, humorous, and skillful approach to working with your
children
and youth who struggle with anxiety and depression. I also work with adults, parent's,
children
and youth who have experienced trauma that is impacting their ability to manage and cope.
Janine Owen Family Youth Child Parent Therapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I rely on my training and experiences in various clinical frameworks, including CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma, attachment,
child
development, family systems and emotionally focused family therapy.
As a therapist with over 2o years of experience, I hear clients say they wished they had reached out sooner for support. Often, shame or guilt had gotten in their way, somehow thinking they should be able to make changes alone. Quite honestly, we are not meant to do things alone. I offer treatment for struggles such as family stressors, parenting biological, foster and adoptive
children
, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and childhood maltreatment experiences. I work extensively with parents with their own adverse childhood experiences to change patterns from their upbringing and feel more successful in their parenting.
Ashley Major
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
If you’re looking for parenting support or help for your
child
, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Hi! I'm Dr. Ashley. Over the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of working with
children
and adolescents to help improve their social-emotional health and well-being. I also help parents navigate various parenting challenges and learn how to best support their
child
's development from toddlerhood and beyond. I’ve had the benefit of working in a number of different settings, including hospitals, schools, community mental health clinics, and private practice. I currently own a virtual practice where I offer social-emotional assessment, individual therapy, and parent consultation to families across Ontario.
Waitlist for new clients
Debra Riggs Child And Parent Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, CLS, EFT, Hyp CH
Verified
Verified
Debra has over 30 years of experience at McMaster
Children
’s Hospital, working in a clinical setting with
children
, youth, parents and families. She is a sought-after clinician because of her expertise in interviewing and talking with
children
about challenging topics. She has been involved in the assessment, treatment and advocacy for
children
and families with complex needs and experiences, including trauma, maltreatment and mental health issues. In addition, she has coached parents, foster parents to learn the gift of listening, talking, and understanding a childs’ and parents' perspective.
Michelle Marshman
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I worked in
child
protection for over five years, and understand how complex family systems are.
Virtual care: NT, ONT. Sometimes things don't go as we expected, and it can have a significant impact on how we think and feel. Relationships, of all kinds, can be challenging, and sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Problems can feel like they are taking up all the space in your mind, and weighing you completely down. I can help you unravel those thoughts and feelings, cope, and find happiness again. About me: I grew up in Iqaluit and, later, Yellowknife - I've lived all over Canada and am a passionate mental health advocate. NIHB/MMIWG provider.
Joanna Novogradac
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, unhappy or stuck? Have you recently become a new parent (or are about to become a new parent) and question why you aren't feeling the joy you've heard others express? Are you the parent of a
child
and find yourself struggling to connect with your
child
? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or a lack of pleasure in your life? Sometimes the most beautiful transitions in life are the most difficult and we lose perspective. You do not have to manage on your own!
Child and Family Pathways
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I currently have space for 3 virtual clients. Your family is struggling, and I (Devin) from
Child
and Family Pathways, have more than 20 years of success with
children
and teens. I will work as a part of your health care team to support your family . I work along side you the parent, to help your family get back to a fun, supportive and communicative place. I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD, ODD, Skill Building and Trauma work. I believe whole heartedly that YOU the parent play the MOST important role and I can also assist with Parent coaching if this is something you are interested in. Let’s put the joy back into life.
Angela Saavedra
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PSYC BA, MACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Angela is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Masters of Art in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She also has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Brock University and a Postgraduate degree in Brain-Disorder Management at Mohawk College. Angela speaks both Spanish and English fluently, being born in Colombia and raised in the USA. Her educational and professional experience has been geared towards working with
children
, youth, individuals and families.
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Kat Giles
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are struggling or have concerns regarding yourself, your
child
, or your youth, please reach out! There is hope for you to experience greater joy and peace in your life and in your family.
Depression, anxiety, and stressful circumstances no longer have to control your life and steal your joy. I support individuals,
children
, youth, and families to restore hope in a safe and compassionate space where you can share, reflect, grow, and journey towards fullness. We can work together to navigate current situations and past experiences so that you can be more connected to what is happening in you, and in those you care about.
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.
Patricia (Patty) Suzanne Frazer
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, RP
Verified
Verified
I have spent the past 30 years working with
children
, youth and their caregivers providing Mental Health treatment for a wide range of challenges facing families today. Whether it is proactively building resilience, providing age appropriate psycho-education or teaching behaviour management skills and coping strategies, I have experience with trauma, school related difficulties, emotion regulation, anger management, behaviour management, self-esteem, LGBTQ guidance and crisis. I encourage an open mind and a genuine desire to explore ones self to find strength and insight to move forward on their personal journey of life.
Kendall Telefonow
Pre-Licensed Professional, CYW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you a
child
or youth who is struggling emotionally or mentally? Is your mental health or behaviour choices getting in the way of your journey in life? 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? Do you feel as though everyone else around you knows what to do and here you are, feeling alone or lost? Or are you noticing that your responses or behaviours are getting in the way of your personal or peer relationships? You are not alone, how can I help you?
Jenny Thibeau
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I typically work with
children
, adolescents, young adults and their families. I have extensive experience working with people who live with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), Anxiety Disorders and Mood Disorders. I am highly invested in supporting people in developing skills that allow them to enjoy success in their daily life.
Caitlyn Young
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal is to give your family a safe space to work on developing skills and building relationships. I work with
children
and youth to develop the skills they need to cope with difficult emotions and situations, as well as empower parents to feel capable and improve relationships within the family. I provide a holistic approach to support the whole family and strongly believe that helping parents to understanding and supporting their
child
's identity is one of the most powerful ways of reducing risk around mental health issues.
Margarita Iarovaia
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, CCC, CCTS-I
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I believe that every individual, adult or
child
, should have the opportunity to explore themselves and the world around them.
“How are you?” is a question many of us get asked several times a day, yet, the person asking is usually not interested in the honest answer to the question. I am. As a certified clinical trauma specialist, I am able to use a trauma-informed lens that highlights one’s strengths and resilience and allows for them to explore their experiences in a safe environment. Additionally, I use an informed approach when working with adults in areas regarding sex, sexual identity, sexual education, and general sexual therapy. I aim to create a safe space, one of compassion, empathy, and care, using a person-centered, integrative approach.
Stephanie Sharp
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Utilizing play therapy for developmentally appropriate
children
is evidenced based to be successful in treating emotional issues such as worry, loss, grief, and sadness over separation from parents or separation of parents.
Stephanie is dedicated to the field of mental health wellness. As an individual who sought counseling for personal matters and experienced genuine insight and healing on various occasions regarding diverse matters; she is confident in its ability to help others. As a result, Stephanie has made the career choice to give back to therapy what it has provided to her by serving others. Stephanie has a background in youth education and has a passion for helping youth and their families. Specializing her efforts on family, couples & parenting.
Dr. Michelle Sala & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, C, Psych
Verified
Verified
Dr. Sala and Associates is a psychological practice offering services to
children
, adolescents and adults in English and French. We provide psychological assessments, psychotherapy and consultations to our clients. Our associates are fully bilingual and therefore, able to offer services in the client's preferred language. Through Assessment, we help to establish our clients' needs and set goals for effective treatment outcomes. Diagnostic psychological assessments can also help to determine whether a person is suffering from a specific disorder and the subsequent recommendations that will help that person function better in their school/work settings.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Hamilton, ON provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Hamilton build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Hamilton build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.