Elders (65+) Therapists in Hamilton, ON

Accepting NEW clients – Are you looking to reduce and understand feelings of anxiety or depression? Do you want to learn coping skills or ways to better manage your day-to-day? Is it important to you to feel heard in a space just for you? Are you facing life changes or transitions that you’d like support with, or finding clarity around? Have you had experiences that are weighing on you, or have felt traumatizing? Do you feel lost and want clarity around who you are? I work with adolescents and adults to understand how the past impacts the “now” and how to move forward in a way that feels good.

Welcome! Perhaps you have arrived here because you are experiencing challenges with your body image and relationship with food. Maybe you're struggling to navigate your relationship with your partner, family member(s) or friends. Is your mental health suffering as a result? You've come to the right place. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space to help you organize and understand your thoughts and emotions— whilst building a healthy relationship with yourself. My practice is influenced by the belief that with compassion, non judgement and curiosity, we have the ability to regain control of how we navigate our experiences.

Drawing on both professional and personal experience raising our two children, we help clients prepare and adjust to the demands of parenthood, from pregnancy to raising children. We understand how challenging this time can be, and we provide a safe, compassionate space for you to process your feelings and work through unhelpful thoughts along the way. Working with issues such as anxiety, guilt, anger, identity, and self care, we can help reconnect you with yourself and your child(ren), to bring you closer to being the parent you want to be.

Life transitions (relationships, grief, work health and more) can shake our sense of self in many ways, & leave you feeling lost, confused, or just wanting to move forward with confidence. I'm here with you to navigate them with grace and agency. To help understand and move towards the life that you desire & the person you want to be. Alone-ness leads to suffering & together-ness leads to the ability to meet what your life asks of you. I am here with you in that process. Trauma, relationships and learning (trauma, habits, relational patterns) are key to our sense of self, and these will be likely be key to any therapeutic process.

Do you feel unsure of how to address daily concerns? Does low motivation and anxiety get in the way of reaching your goals? Are you wanting to feel content and accomplished? As a team, we can address your concerns by looking at events and experiences in your life, harness tools to foster emotional regulation, decrease stress and create a unique plan for you.

At the Centre for Anxiety, Attention Deficit and Trauma (CAAT), we treat individuals of all ages and provide therapy on an individual basis. Our clients typically suffer from anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder or agoraphobia or specific phobias. We are also specialized in treating depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I offer assessments for ADHD as well. The report may be used by your doctor to inform a medical diagnosis of ADHD.

As a social worker, my goal is to provide support to individuals to overcome a variety of challenges through the use of evidence-based practice and clinical experience. Whether you are experiencing a life transition, recent loss, feeling down, relationship or general concerns, I am here to help. As each individual and their presenting concerns are unique, we will work together to tailor an approach that works best for your needs. While therapy may include serious matters, I believe therapy should also be engaging and enjoyable. My role is to support you to promote meaningful change to feel your best and live the life you envision.

In my work with clients, it is not uncommon for them to present to therapy with multiple mental health and emotionally dysregulating issues. Clients' goals may range from managing depressive symptoms to getting their anxiety under control or learning how to self-advocate to overcome unfair practices to learning how to get to know themselves to live life more purposefully. Some clients come to do grief related therapy as they negotiate a significant loss in their lives. I journey with my client to work through challenges and develop appropriate coping skills and stress management techniques to minimise stressors in their lives.

I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist providing integrated and holistic individual therapy for trauma and stress-related disorders; relationships; grief and loss; depression; anxiety; anger; complex mental health; as well as couples therapy. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment for sharing and growth based on your individual needs. Together we will work towards building an understanding of areas that have become problematic to you and examine how they have shaped your experiences.

So many forces in our world impact our connections, both external as well as internal. Those connections that are broken to various degrees can indeed start their healing and repairing journeys. The journeys will be individual to you. They will need various degrees of support, both internal to you as well as external. In addition to my training in psychotherapy, I also have extensive academic and practical knowledge and experience regarding employee and student health and wellness through my academic training and teaching human resource management and occupational health and safety at the university level.

I am a Registered OT Psychotherapist. I have a private practice working with people who struggle with various forms of human suffering such as anxiety (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD) depression, grief, interpersonal and situational difficulties, anger-related issues, life transitions, stress, chronic pain and chronic illness.

Unexpected change can flip the future upside down and leave us feeling stuck. You may be unsure what to do after going through something traumatic or triggering. You may feel stuck in an old pattern. You may feel there is no way forward in a relationship, despite your constant efforts. You may be disheartened about how a decision has panned out. And yet, you know something needs to change. You’re ready to discover new possibilities and choices. You want to start taking action & create results that last. Most of all, you want to feel like you again – or even better than before. I’ve been there, and I can help.

On the good days, you are unsure if you really need any help. You think it will pass. But on the difficult days, you find yourself here. You are tired and overwhelmed. Your mood is low, and your patience is short. Your relationships feel fragile, and your resilience is waning. Adding one more to-do item to your list seems impossible. Maybe even indulgent. You can ignore your struggle, and maybe tomorrow will be a better day. Or, you can find yourself the support you deserve and know that it will be. You do not have to do this alone.

Looking for a therapist who gets it? One who really wants to have a good understanding of you, and why you are choosing to come to therapy now? With over 20 years of experience working with people just like you, I am a therapist who will listen with genuine curiosity, and work with you to uncover your own internal wisdom. Together, we will learn more about your strengths, unique perspective and values. It can be helpful to remember how these have evolved, even with life’s challenges related to stress, trauma, loss and oppression because of race, culture, spirituality, gender expression and sexuality.

Katlyn is a Registered Psychotherapist with 10 years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction. Katlyn’s experience has allowed her to specialize in working with individuals impacted by substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, stress, and grief and loss. She integrates a variety of modalities into her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.

Maybe you're ready to make a change, but don't feel you can on your own. Or perhaps you're wanting to take the next right step, but feel completely lost. Everyone needs support at times, and we each have our own unique story and support needs. Perhaps you're navigating an earth-shaking change, seeking insight into unpleasant thoughts and emotions or wanting to make sense of difficult experiences. Maybe you're with your partner(s), wanting to process, heal and grow together. Whichever path you came on, I am happy you're here. I'd like to offer a safe space where we can work together to bring you relief.

I have experience working with adults and youth dealing with anxiety, depression, work/school issues, relationship issues, parenting and family issues, trauma, and suicidal ideation. I have helped clients with diagnoses that include Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have experience working with at-risk youth and youth involved in the youth criminal justice system. I am completely fluent in both English and French and provide services in both languages. I am a Registered Social Worker in both Ontario and Nova Scotia and am available to clients located anywhere in those provinces.

Do you feel stuck because of mood, stress, or experiences/traumas? Do you feel limited by anxiety, guilt or shame, and want help navigating difficult past, present, and future experiences? Do you want to learn to understand yourself better, or to be proud of the person you are? Are you a first responder that needs a supportive space? Are you interested in taking another perspective on your stories, and your thoughts, and having someone act as a sounding board? Together we will meet in a warm, judgement-free zone tailored to your goals and help you figure out what balance might look like in your life.

I specialize in therapy helping those navigate complex relationships, addressing trauma and helping those feeling stuck in life. I provide couples counselling in addition to individual therapy. I hope to help you heal and find pathways toward feeling better so you may thrive. As a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner, I am able to assist those with countless struggles in looking to the root of their distress. Issues clients come to me with: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family of origin issues and relational and communication issues.