Multiracial Therapists in Hamilton, ON
Many of us spend years becoming who others need us to be. Then one day, something changes. A relationship ends, our identity shifts, loss reshapes us, or we realize the life we built no longer feels like our own. I support individuals navigating life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, trauma, burnout, and grief. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been forgotten, hidden, or lost along the way.
Many of us spend years becoming who others need us to be. Then one day, something changes. A relationship ends, our identity shifts, loss reshapes us, or we realize the life we built no longer feels like our own. I support individuals navigating life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, trauma, burnout, and grief. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been forgotten, hidden, or lost along the way.
Do you find yourself struggling in your relationships with others, no matter what you do? You’re someone who cares deeply about connection, but still find yourself stuck in patterns of conflict, miscommunication, or feeling unseen—leaving you feeling frustrated, disconnected, and questioning yourself. Maybe you’re also navigating a life transition that’s adding uncertainty and stress. It’s exhausting to keep trying without seeing meaningful progress. But you’re ready for something different. You’re ready to feel more confident, build healthier relationships, and move forward with clarity. I want to help you get there.
Do you find yourself struggling in your relationships with others, no matter what you do? You’re someone who cares deeply about connection, but still find yourself stuck in patterns of conflict, miscommunication, or feeling unseen—leaving you feeling frustrated, disconnected, and questioning yourself. Maybe you’re also navigating a life transition that’s adding uncertainty and stress. It’s exhausting to keep trying without seeing meaningful progress. But you’re ready for something different. You’re ready to feel more confident, build healthier relationships, and move forward with clarity. I want to help you get there.
I can support you through anxiety, depression, ADHD/autism, life transitions, and identity concerns. My ideal client enjoys a conversational style, lots of questions, and can appreciate a good metaphor. I specialize in solving problems by enhancing your existing strengths and skills (and helping you realize them!) and by digging deeper to help those "self-aware" clients figure out why they're struggling to break patterns they know are unhelpful. I'm a queer person and intentional single parent. I am here to offer an affirming, safe, and welcoming space that you can fully be yourself in. Reach out to develop a self-led path forward.
I can support you through anxiety, depression, ADHD/autism, life transitions, and identity concerns. My ideal client enjoys a conversational style, lots of questions, and can appreciate a good metaphor. I specialize in solving problems by enhancing your existing strengths and skills (and helping you realize them!) and by digging deeper to help those "self-aware" clients figure out why they're struggling to break patterns they know are unhelpful. I'm a queer person and intentional single parent. I am here to offer an affirming, safe, and welcoming space that you can fully be yourself in. Reach out to develop a self-led path forward.
I support couples with exploring how cultural values, gender norms and trauma may be shaping the ways they relate to each other.
I offer in-person couples therapy in Hamilton and virtual therapy for couples across Ontario. Common concerns I support couples with include: emotional distance, recurring conflict, communication difficulties, major life transitions, sexuality and intimacy, parenting, career pressures, pursue-withdraw dynamics, infidelity, and differences in cultural, religious, or political values. I pursue specialized training and study in psychoanalytic couples therapy that explores deeper unconscious patterns.
I support couples with exploring how cultural values, gender norms and trauma may be shaping the ways they relate to each other.
I offer in-person couples therapy in Hamilton and virtual therapy for couples across Ontario. Common concerns I support couples with include: emotional distance, recurring conflict, communication difficulties, major life transitions, sexuality and intimacy, parenting, career pressures, pursue-withdraw dynamics, infidelity, and differences in cultural, religious, or political values. I pursue specialized training and study in psychoanalytic couples therapy that explores deeper unconscious patterns.
As a neurodivergent racialized person and parent to two teenagers, I bring lived experience navigating identity, culture, work stress, burnout, infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, parenting, and relationships, to my work.
Whether it be through art-making, conversation, or moments of play, I view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in curiosity, compassion, and connection. Using lines, colours, and metaphors as a way to inform, ground, and be curious, art-making can offer new ways of understanding ourselves, make meaning, and gently explore experiences that feel difficult to put into words. I feel strongly about creating a safe and welcoming space where persons of all ages feel supported to slow down, reflect, play, and reconnect with themselves at their own pace.
As a neurodivergent racialized person and parent to two teenagers, I bring lived experience navigating identity, culture, work stress, burnout, infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, parenting, and relationships, to my work.
Whether it be through art-making, conversation, or moments of play, I view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in curiosity, compassion, and connection. Using lines, colours, and metaphors as a way to inform, ground, and be curious, art-making can offer new ways of understanding ourselves, make meaning, and gently explore experiences that feel difficult to put into words. I feel strongly about creating a safe and welcoming space where persons of all ages feel supported to slow down, reflect, play, and reconnect with themselves at their own pace.
My work is informed not only by clinical training, but also by lived experience. I am an immigrant and a survivor of war, and I have engaged extensively in my own trauma-focused therapeutic work. This dual perspective allows me to understand, with depth and discernment, the psychological impact of conflict, displacement, and prolonged survival states.
Many individuals I work with are highly capable and resilient—often strong, responsible, and outwardly composed—yet internally burdened by unresolved trauma, emotional fatigue, or entrenched relational patterns shaped by survival.
My work is informed not only by clinical training, but also by lived experience. I am an immigrant and a survivor of war, and I have engaged extensively in my own trauma-focused therapeutic work. This dual perspective allows me to understand, with depth and discernment, the psychological impact of conflict, displacement, and prolonged survival states.
Many individuals I work with are highly capable and resilient—often strong, responsible, and outwardly composed—yet internally burdened by unresolved trauma, emotional fatigue, or entrenched relational patterns shaped by survival.
Mateo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBSc., MACP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I believe you are more than the concerns or fears that bring you to therapy. You have the capacity to grow, heal, and move forward—sometimes you just need the right support and tools to strengthen your emotional resilience. In our work together, you remain the expert of your experience; my role is to help you make sense of what you’re feeling and guide you toward a direction that feels most authentic. I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when it may be hard to find a practice that understands your community’s challenges. I aim to build a space where you feel safe to explore your personal experiences.
I believe you are more than the concerns or fears that bring you to therapy. You have the capacity to grow, heal, and move forward—sometimes you just need the right support and tools to strengthen your emotional resilience. In our work together, you remain the expert of your experience; my role is to help you make sense of what you’re feeling and guide you toward a direction that feels most authentic. I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when it may be hard to find a practice that understands your community’s challenges. I aim to build a space where you feel safe to explore your personal experiences.
Do you feel misunderstood or like you want to escape from painful memories, thoughts, and/or emotions? Do you feel stuck as though you are unable to move forward in life? Do you struggle with people-pleasing, relationship conflict, chronic illness, or feel emotionally disconnected? If any of this applies to you, please know that you are not alone. It is normal to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and disappointed when life appears to be passing us by and we feel stuck or held back by our past experiences. Having a therapist who provides a trauma-informed and client centred approach is essential in these cases.
Do you feel misunderstood or like you want to escape from painful memories, thoughts, and/or emotions? Do you feel stuck as though you are unable to move forward in life? Do you struggle with people-pleasing, relationship conflict, chronic illness, or feel emotionally disconnected? If any of this applies to you, please know that you are not alone. It is normal to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and disappointed when life appears to be passing us by and we feel stuck or held back by our past experiences. Having a therapist who provides a trauma-informed and client centred approach is essential in these cases.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of worry, self-doubt, or stress that make it hard to feel confident in yourself? Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges, a life transition, cultural or identity concerns, or balancing the expectations of others with your own needs. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts and emotions, gain greater clarity, and better understand what’s been keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll build practical tools to help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered to make choices that align with the life you want.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of worry, self-doubt, or stress that make it hard to feel confident in yourself? Maybe you’re navigating relationship challenges, a life transition, cultural or identity concerns, or balancing the expectations of others with your own needs. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts and emotions, gain greater clarity, and better understand what’s been keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll build practical tools to help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered to make choices that align with the life you want.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward, no matter what you do? You may look like you’re managing on the outside while internally feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure where to turn next. My goal is to provide a supportive space where we can better understand what brought you here, explore what you hope to gain from therapy, and shape an approach tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward, no matter what you do? You may look like you’re managing on the outside while internally feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure where to turn next. My goal is to provide a supportive space where we can better understand what brought you here, explore what you hope to gain from therapy, and shape an approach tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.
With over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families, my approach is rooted in understanding how intergenerational trauma shows up in our life and the role it plays. If you are struggling or feeling stuck, help is available.
In my (in-person and virtual sessions) I offer you a safe space to unpack and build a therapeutic relationship with me. This allows me to understand and support you in building the tools needed to navigate your life. My approach is gentle yet result driven. I will challenge, motivate, and hold you accountable to make the changes you need. It will always be a collaboration driven by you.
With over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families, my approach is rooted in understanding how intergenerational trauma shows up in our life and the role it plays. If you are struggling or feeling stuck, help is available.
In my (in-person and virtual sessions) I offer you a safe space to unpack and build a therapeutic relationship with me. This allows me to understand and support you in building the tools needed to navigate your life. My approach is gentle yet result driven. I will challenge, motivate, and hold you accountable to make the changes you need. It will always be a collaboration driven by you.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
I offer psychotherapy for adults who value clarity, steadiness, and an internally coherent relationship with themselves. Many arrive outwardly capable while privately carrying grief, disorientation, or patterns that no longer fit who they are becoming.
Therapy is a considered, contained space to slow the pace, listen with precision, and understand how experience has shaped inner life so that change unfolds with intention rather than urgency. I work extensively with grief and trauma in their many expressions: bereavement, relational loss, identity transitions, and complex or ambiguous loss. Sessions available in English and Turkish
I offer psychotherapy for adults who value clarity, steadiness, and an internally coherent relationship with themselves. Many arrive outwardly capable while privately carrying grief, disorientation, or patterns that no longer fit who they are becoming.
Therapy is a considered, contained space to slow the pace, listen with precision, and understand how experience has shaped inner life so that change unfolds with intention rather than urgency. I work extensively with grief and trauma in their many expressions: bereavement, relational loss, identity transitions, and complex or ambiguous loss. Sessions available in English and Turkish
Taking the first steps toward therapy is a powerful part of your journey. I create a warm, supportive, and neuro-diversity affirming space where you can feel safe exploring thoughts and experiences. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, and together we’ll work to understand your challenges, build on your strengths, and develop practical strategies that support change at a pace that feels right for you. I aim to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported. Therapy with me is personalized, and we can navigate overwhelm, emotional regulation, identity, burnout, and systems that may not always feel supportive of who you are.
Taking the first steps toward therapy is a powerful part of your journey. I create a warm, supportive, and neuro-diversity affirming space where you can feel safe exploring thoughts and experiences. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, and together we’ll work to understand your challenges, build on your strengths, and develop practical strategies that support change at a pace that feels right for you. I aim to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported. Therapy with me is personalized, and we can navigate overwhelm, emotional regulation, identity, burnout, and systems that may not always feel supportive of who you are.
Accepting NEW clients. I have 20+ years providing individual, couples & family therapy to children, teenagers and adults. I have experience treating addiction, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, self-esteem issues, bullying, anger-management, conflict resolution, separation/divorce, relationship challenges, crisis situations, grief, bereavement, legal issues & co-parenting. If you are struggling with your child/teen, I can help. I worked as a teacher for 10 years so I understand the complexities of adolescence & parenting. I work with teens in a way that produces positive change & growth, while improving family dynamics.
Accepting NEW clients. I have 20+ years providing individual, couples & family therapy to children, teenagers and adults. I have experience treating addiction, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, self-esteem issues, bullying, anger-management, conflict resolution, separation/divorce, relationship challenges, crisis situations, grief, bereavement, legal issues & co-parenting. If you are struggling with your child/teen, I can help. I worked as a teacher for 10 years so I understand the complexities of adolescence & parenting. I work with teens in a way that produces positive change & growth, while improving family dynamics.
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in my work! Congratulations on taking this important first step toward a more fulfilling life. I’m here to support you on your healing journey, creating a warm, safe, and collaborative environment. My goal is to help you become more authentic, grounded, and at peace with yourself and your relationships. Using a client-centered, anti-oppression, and culturally-competent approach, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help you thrive.
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in my work! Congratulations on taking this important first step toward a more fulfilling life. I’m here to support you on your healing journey, creating a warm, safe, and collaborative environment. My goal is to help you become more authentic, grounded, and at peace with yourself and your relationships. Using a client-centered, anti-oppression, and culturally-competent approach, I work with individuals, couples, and families to help you thrive.
Welcome to your healing space. Are you ready to be at peace within yourself? Are you ready to be truly present in your life without excess noise? I offer a respectful safe space with a wealth of life and professional experience to draw upon. I value authenticity, transparency and pace the therapuetic process to suit your needs and goals. As one of my colleagues recently commented after observing me in a practice session: I offer "palpable unconditional positive regard." If you are ready to be seen, heard and make change, I am here for you.
Welcome to your healing space. Are you ready to be at peace within yourself? Are you ready to be truly present in your life without excess noise? I offer a respectful safe space with a wealth of life and professional experience to draw upon. I value authenticity, transparency and pace the therapuetic process to suit your needs and goals. As one of my colleagues recently commented after observing me in a practice session: I offer "palpable unconditional positive regard." If you are ready to be seen, heard and make change, I am here for you.
You walk through life feeling empty and lacking purpose and meaning. You dabble in negative coping mechanisms to find momentary relief. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples reclaim their lives. Tough childhood experiences, mood disorders, and self-sabotaging behaviors can all be overcome. Over my 15 years of practice, I have specialized in working through these challenging life experiences and have accompanied my clients to find joy, fulfillment, and meaning in their journey.
You walk through life feeling empty and lacking purpose and meaning. You dabble in negative coping mechanisms to find momentary relief. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples reclaim their lives. Tough childhood experiences, mood disorders, and self-sabotaging behaviors can all be overcome. Over my 15 years of practice, I have specialized in working through these challenging life experiences and have accompanied my clients to find joy, fulfillment, and meaning in their journey.
I believe therapy allows people to share their stories and feel their emotions in an environment that is safe and considers their unique needs. I strive to validate people’s emotions (because they are understandable), to highlight their strengths (because sometimes people can’t see them) and to build hope (because it can be restored).
I believe therapy allows people to share their stories and feel their emotions in an environment that is safe and considers their unique needs. I strive to validate people’s emotions (because they are understandable), to highlight their strengths (because sometimes people can’t see them) and to build hope (because it can be restored).
Sonya Sethi-Rankin Individuals•Couples•
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSSW
7 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8R
You’re functioning but you aren’t happy. Maybe you feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in repetitive patterns, overwhelmed by grief. You are tired of reacting in ways you don’t fully understand. You’ve tried coping, pushing through, or making sense of it on your own. Many people come to me because they are “ready”, or when their past or current experiences are taking a toll. But you can’t ignore them anymore and coping skills aren’t working. Healing, feeling more connected to yourself and your relationships may feel out of reach. But it isn’t. You don’t have to figure it out alone. In working together, you’ll find
You’re functioning but you aren’t happy. Maybe you feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in repetitive patterns, overwhelmed by grief. You are tired of reacting in ways you don’t fully understand. You’ve tried coping, pushing through, or making sense of it on your own. Many people come to me because they are “ready”, or when their past or current experiences are taking a toll. But you can’t ignore them anymore and coping skills aren’t working. Healing, feeling more connected to yourself and your relationships may feel out of reach. But it isn’t. You don’t have to figure it out alone. In working together, you’ll find
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FAQ - About Multiracial Counselling
Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counselling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.