Parenting Therapists in Hamilton, ON
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Kayleen Edwards
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the transition of
parenting
, and like you've lost your connection to yourself in the process? Are you experiencing excessive guilt, and questioning your every decision when it comes to your baby? Are you expecting, and nervous about the upcoming transition to parenthood? Becoming a
parent
is a beautiful, complicated journey that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of ourselves in the process. You don’t have to navigate it alone!
Dr. Jami-Leigh Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a registered social worker with over 15 years experience in clinical practice, I have extensive expertise in the areas of fertility (e.g., addressing the stress associated with infertility, third party assessments, grief and loss); postpartum; and
parenting
. I am highly trained in attachment and trauma, and am a Certified Peaceful
Parenting
Coach. I am deeply committed to helping parents heal, so that they can interrupt intergenerational trauma and be more fully present with their children.
Carrie Macartney
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, CYCP, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you have concerns that your child is overly anxious, suffering from low mood, exhibiting aggressive behaviour or experiencing anger? Are they struggling with low self-esteem, emotional regulation or having school related difficulties or refusal? Do you want a more positive
parent
child relationship, improved
parenting
effectiveness, communication or behaviour management? It can be incredibly difficult witnessing your child struggling and not sure how to best support their overall mental health. Know that you are not alone. I have been delivering successful outcomes for children, youth, and families for over 20 years. Call now.
Kathleen McLean
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
On the inside you’re unravelling. Overwhelmed and exhausted, stuck in the same day to day survival mode and feeling like you’ve lost yourself. Maybe you’re not quite sure when or how it happened, but somewhere along the line, life happened, and you no longer know who you are, your relationship with your partner doesn’t feel as close as it once did, or maybe your
parenting
isn’t what you imagined it would be. Where did your pleasure and purpose in life go? You built a beautiful life, but it’s harder than you imagined, and you feel like you’re failing.
Zeb Demaiter
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm trained in Emotion Focused Therapy and experienced in supporting caregivers with emotion focused approaches to
parenting
as well as traditional behavioural approaches to
parenting
.
Hi! I'm Zeb and I work with children, youth and their caregivers. I understand that when a young person is experiencing emotional or behavioural problems it reorganizes the way that a whole family functions. I believe that better understanding our own emotions and the emotions of others is the key to helping make positive change in the lives of children and families.
Lara Stewart-Panko
Registered Social Worker, BA/BSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I'm a seasoned birth, death and family professional with significant experience in the realms of relationship, fertility, pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period,
parenting
, illness, loss, death and grief.
Sometimes life is hard, confusing, scary, painful. Whether you're overwhelmed, grieving, afraid of what the future may hold, or want to learn new psychosocial skills, professional support can make a world of difference. If you're living through challenging times right now, or you feel ready to address something that occurred years ago, I welcome the opportunity to assist you.
Lauren Hawthorne
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Together, we can reconnect with what is most important to you and shape your
parenting
practices to align with these values.
Hi! I’m Lauren, a Clinical Therapist and Registered Social Worker (RSW). I offer warm and enthusiastic evidence-based therapy to school-aged children and their caregivers who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, emotion regulation, trauma, and/or the
parent
-child relationship.
Jessica Ann Bacon
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in perinatal mental health as well as grief,
parenting
, and burnout - particularly for moms and helping professionals like teachers and child welfare workers.
You're overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, or burnout. Daily life feels like you're just going through the motions and you are sliding further away from where you thought you'd be. You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up in the morning. People come to see me to move away from feelings of overwhelm, trust themselves again, and to feel better in their lives. I can help you develop coping strategies and process difficult thoughts and emotions. I create relationships built on curiosity, compassion, and the belief that you are stronger than you think which allows us to work together to reach your goals.
Waitlist for new clients
Child and Family Pathways
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*Now Accepting Clients* This can not wait! Your family is struggling, and I (Devin) from Child and Family Pathways, has more than 18 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. Lets put the joy back into life.
Kendall Telefonow
Pre-Licensed Professional, CYW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide skills around coping strategies for emotion regulation, anxiety, depression,
parent
/child conflict, and also offer
parenting
skills/coaching.
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?
Waitlist for new clients
Janine Owen Family Youth Child Parent Therapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist with over 2o years of experience working with infants, children, youth, adults, families and parents, I hear clients often 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, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, emotional dysregulation, and childhood maltreatment experiences, including sexual, emotional, and physical abuse.
Dieter Joseph Staudinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, RIHR
Verified
Verified
As a
parent
, I understand what you are going through, and I am here to help you, your relationship, your children and your family! Call me today and start getting the help you need, risk-free!.
Parents: Get the help and support you need if you and/or your relationship/marriage are struggling. Receive relief and benefit from my expertise if you are at your wits end because your children are talking back, having a hard time in school, playing video games all day, don't talk to you about the "important" stuff, might be bullied (online), are lying, stealing, doing drugs, hitting people or otherwise struggle to be the amazing, self-confident, caring, trustworthy and happy people you know them to be.
Carolina Pombo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD, MSc, RP(Q)
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
Sarah Husain
Psychologist, MEd, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical and school psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children, teens, and their parents. I provide treatment for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional behaviour, emotional regulation, grief, trauma, separation/divorce, family dynamics, social skills, and relationship difficulties. I use different modalities as needed, including CBT, mindfulness, interpersonal, and emotion focused therapies. I value caregiver involvement , and offer
parent
/caregiver support for challenging issues.
Not accepting new clients
Alli Therapy - Danielle Bonnar
Registered Social Worker, BSc, RSWC, MSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist and someone traveling on the road of parenthood, I am passionate about supporting others on their journey through the many ups and downs of
parenting
. My journey to parenthood is so much more difficult than I had expected. As a result of my losses and experiences, I am passionate about working alongside other parents at different stages of their
parenting
journey to create new paths and possibilities.
Laura M Archer
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, BASc
Verified
Verified
So many
parenting
choices can be polarizing and it can be tough to find and understand your
parenting
style.
I have found the greatest connection with people, often mothers, who are looking to find realistic strategies and support to help them thrive in their
parenting
journey. If you are looking towards achieving goals that increase your overall wellness as an individual, partner, employee, and/or
parent
, we would can dive deep into those conversations for you to find that which will bring you more of the quality of life you envision.
Brittney Doody
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I offer individual child sessions, or
parenting
sessions to address difficulties relating to behaviour, emotional regulation and challenges in the
parent
-child relationship.
I am a registered Social Worker in Ontario with over 10 years of experience in children’s mental health. I provide treatment for a wide range of childhood issues, including anxiety and anxiety related disorders, emotional regulation, relationship difficulties, developmental trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) & executive function difficulties, depression, oppositional behaviour, self-esteem, sleep problems, and difficulties relating to separation/divorce.
Ontario Trauma Therapy - Michelle
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Life can be really challenging. Family dynamics and difficult personalities can make you feel like you’re reliving painful moments from the past. Being a
parent
, or trying to become one, can bring heartache and frustration. Infertility, loss, illness and anxiety can make life feel heavy, difficult, and rid you of vitality. This is where I come in to help. I can take you to better places. Healing doesn’t mean the pain never existed; it means the pain no longer controls our lives. I will create a space where you will feel safe and unconditionally supported to explore your thoughts, feelings, and worries, without judgement.
Julia Sormaz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS My name is Julia Sormaz and I have a desire for supporting individuals from a client-centered approach, meeting clients where they're at and working in collaboration to provide effective help. I have a masters degree in counselling Psychology, Bachelor degree in Psychology and Post-Graduate Certificate in addictions and mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have been struggling with substance use, behavioural concerns, family and
parenting
challenges and mental health. I have been working in the field of addictions for six years supporting clients from different age groups.
Kim Lawrence
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have over 30 years of experience in the field of social work and 20 years of experience as a family mediator. My professional expertise includes a background in psychiatry and management. I counsel individuals, couples and families. I work with clients experiencing stress and trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship and family conflict including neglect, abuse, anger management and gender identity issues. I help couples with relationship conflict, communication, sexuality and
parenting
challenges, separation and divorce. I have experience in working with individuals struggling with addictions, making career decisions grief and day to day challenges.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.