Parenting Therapists in Hamilton, ON
I specialize in supporting adults through anxiety, life transitions, parenting, and perinatal mental health.
You may look like you're managing on the outside, but inside you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you're constantly overthinking, carrying the weight of everyone else's needs, or wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for other people. Whether you're adjusting to parenthood, navigating a major life transition or simply feeling stuck, it can seem like you're surviving each day instead of truly living it. You may find yourself feeling irritable, guilty, lonely, or questioning whether you're doing enough, while struggling to make time for your own needs.
I specialize in supporting adults through anxiety, life transitions, parenting, and perinatal mental health.
You may look like you're managing on the outside, but inside you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you're constantly overthinking, carrying the weight of everyone else's needs, or wondering why life feels harder than it seems to for other people. Whether you're adjusting to parenthood, navigating a major life transition or simply feeling stuck, it can seem like you're surviving each day instead of truly living it. You may find yourself feeling irritable, guilty, lonely, or questioning whether you're doing enough, while struggling to make time for your own needs.
I have over 25 years clinical experience. Including, 15 years experience working with youth and their families. I have treated youth suffering from eating disorders, somatic disorders, conversion disorders, illness anxiety, school avoidance, substance abuse, chronic illnesses and gender diverse youth and their families. I am interested in working with children, adolescents and emerging adults and their families wishing to explore barriers to their life goals, including anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation and relationship difficulties.
I have over 25 years clinical experience. Including, 15 years experience working with youth and their families. I have treated youth suffering from eating disorders, somatic disorders, conversion disorders, illness anxiety, school avoidance, substance abuse, chronic illnesses and gender diverse youth and their families. I am interested in working with children, adolescents and emerging adults and their families wishing to explore barriers to their life goals, including anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation and relationship difficulties.
Whether you're dealing with trust issues, conflicts around parenting or finances, or simply feeling disconnected, I'm here to guide you as you navigate these challenges and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
Welcome :) I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Hamilton, Ontario. I specialize in couples counseling and supporting individuals to build and strengthen their personal relationships. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions, work through challenges, and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others. My background includes training in Expressive Arts Therapy and often I will incorporate the arts into my therapy sessions when appropriate.
Whether you're dealing with trust issues, conflicts around parenting or finances, or simply feeling disconnected, I'm here to guide you as you navigate these challenges and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
Welcome :) I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Hamilton, Ontario. I specialize in couples counseling and supporting individuals to build and strengthen their personal relationships. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions, work through challenges, and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others. My background includes training in Expressive Arts Therapy and often I will incorporate the arts into my therapy sessions when appropriate.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, postpartum challenges, or parenting stress?
Having experienced infertility and pregnancy loss myself, I offer both professional expertise and lived understanding. I can help you manage anxiety and depression, process grief, navigate fertility treatments and early parenthood, improve communication, and build coping strategies to feel grounded, supported, and empowered.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, postpartum challenges, or parenting stress?
Having experienced infertility and pregnancy loss myself, I offer both professional expertise and lived understanding. I can help you manage anxiety and depression, process grief, navigate fertility treatments and early parenthood, improve communication, and build coping strategies to feel grounded, supported, and empowered.
I have been working with children, adolescents, and autistics across all lifespans for about 30 years. I’m a neurodivergent affirming psychotherapist. Most of my experience has been working with ASD,OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Childhood Attachment & Trauma, Transgender Teens, Social Skills, LGBTQ2s+, Executive Functioning & Emotional Regulation. I use a personalized approach with each individual, includes psychodynamic psychotherapy, the use of assessment tools, individual interviews, child developmental and adult history, attachment theories, sensorimotor activities, play and art-based therapy, CBT, and mindfulness.
I have been working with children, adolescents, and autistics across all lifespans for about 30 years. I’m a neurodivergent affirming psychotherapist. Most of my experience has been working with ASD,OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Childhood Attachment & Trauma, Transgender Teens, Social Skills, LGBTQ2s+, Executive Functioning & Emotional Regulation. I use a personalized approach with each individual, includes psychodynamic psychotherapy, the use of assessment tools, individual interviews, child developmental and adult history, attachment theories, sensorimotor activities, play and art-based therapy, CBT, and mindfulness.
I support clients navigating complex trauma, perfectionism, people pleasing, and parenting.
I offer therapy that is relational, attachment-focused, and grounded in parts work. Together, we'll look beyond surface-level coping to understand the patterns that have shaped your inner world and relationships. Our work centers on building a sense of safety within yourself and creating meaningful, lasting shifts in how you relate to yourself and others.
I support clients navigating complex trauma, perfectionism, people pleasing, and parenting.
I offer therapy that is relational, attachment-focused, and grounded in parts work. Together, we'll look beyond surface-level coping to understand the patterns that have shaped your inner world and relationships. Our work centers on building a sense of safety within yourself and creating meaningful, lasting shifts in how you relate to yourself and others.
Are you struggling with overwhelm, stuck in a cycle of worry and self-doubt? You don't need to struggle anymore.
At Beyond Anxiety Hub we recognize that talk-therapy isn't always the easiest or most meaningful way for people to make changes in their life. We infuse CBT into experiential exercises through art, storytelling hypnotherapy, somatic therapy and games to help you access your full potential.
Take the risk free first step by booking a free consultation.
Are you struggling with overwhelm, stuck in a cycle of worry and self-doubt? You don't need to struggle anymore.
At Beyond Anxiety Hub we recognize that talk-therapy isn't always the easiest or most meaningful way for people to make changes in their life. We infuse CBT into experiential exercises through art, storytelling hypnotherapy, somatic therapy and games to help you access your full potential.
Take the risk free first step by booking a free consultation.
Many people struggle to find meaningful connections and satisfying relationships in their lives. Even people in long-term marriages and relationships can feel lonely or disconnected. Communication and listening to feel understood and valued in relationships can be difficult. I have been married for twenty-three years and am raising three young adults/teens in university and high school. I understand the demands of family life and families' struggles in today's culture. I am a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals.
Many people struggle to find meaningful connections and satisfying relationships in their lives. Even people in long-term marriages and relationships can feel lonely or disconnected. Communication and listening to feel understood and valued in relationships can be difficult. I have been married for twenty-three years and am raising three young adults/teens in university and high school. I understand the demands of family life and families' struggles in today's culture. I am a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals.
Maybe you are overwhelmed by the constant needs, carrying guilt after hard parenting moments, or wondering why you feel so irritable, touched out, or worn thin.
I support mothers navigating parenting stress, shame, self-worth, and family overwhelm. Many of the women I work with love their families deeply, but feel stretched past their limit and unsure how to keep showing up without losing themselves. I also understand how complicated it can feel to support a child who needs more from you.
Maybe you are overwhelmed by the constant needs, carrying guilt after hard parenting moments, or wondering why you feel so irritable, touched out, or worn thin.
I support mothers navigating parenting stress, shame, self-worth, and family overwhelm. Many of the women I work with love their families deeply, but feel stretched past their limit and unsure how to keep showing up without losing themselves. I also understand how complicated it can feel to support a child who needs more from you.
Currently accepting virtual clients. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating the impacts of trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many of the clients I support are coping with big feelings, behavioural challenges, or relationship stress that feel confusing or hard to manage. My approach is warm, client-centered, and trauma-informed, with a strong focus on creating safety, trust, and connection.
Currently accepting virtual clients. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating the impacts of trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many of the clients I support are coping with big feelings, behavioural challenges, or relationship stress that feel confusing or hard to manage. My approach is warm, client-centered, and trauma-informed, with a strong focus on creating safety, trust, and connection.
Parents: Get the help and support you need if you and/or your relationship/marriage are struggling.
Take action today! Put my experience of 8 years in private practice to use for you. As a Child and Youth worker (2003-2011) I have been on the front lines, providing critical psychological support, heartfelt spiritual guidance and expert surrogate parenting to children in group homes and foster care.
Parents: Get the help and support you need if you and/or your relationship/marriage are struggling.
Take action today! Put my experience of 8 years in private practice to use for you. As a Child and Youth worker (2003-2011) I have been on the front lines, providing critical psychological support, heartfelt spiritual guidance and expert surrogate parenting to children in group homes and foster care.
I work with parents looking to understand their own childhood experiences and how it impacts their parenting and I provide support to parents who need additional strategies to assist their children.
Life is full of transitions, obstacles, and emotional complexities that can at times feel impossible to navigate alone. Are you struggling with difficulties in relationships, trauma, anxiety, or depression? Many of our struggles are rooted in past experiences, beliefs we’ve developed about ourselves, or patterns we’ve carried for years. By bringing curiosity and self-compassion to these patterns, we can begin to untangle the barriers that keep you feeling stuck. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support you in uncovering the inner wisdom and resilience that already exist within.
I work with parents looking to understand their own childhood experiences and how it impacts their parenting and I provide support to parents who need additional strategies to assist their children.
Life is full of transitions, obstacles, and emotional complexities that can at times feel impossible to navigate alone. Are you struggling with difficulties in relationships, trauma, anxiety, or depression? Many of our struggles are rooted in past experiences, beliefs we’ve developed about ourselves, or patterns we’ve carried for years. By bringing curiosity and self-compassion to these patterns, we can begin to untangle the barriers that keep you feeling stuck. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support you in uncovering the inner wisdom and resilience that already exist within.
I provide psychological assessment, therapy, and parent consultation.
My therapy approach is compassionate, developmentally informed, and grounded in an attachment-based framework. I work with my clients collaboratively to deepen understanding of emotional experiences, strengthen relationships, and support healing after complex or overwhelming life events.
I provide psychological assessment, therapy, and parent consultation.
My therapy approach is compassionate, developmentally informed, and grounded in an attachment-based framework. I work with my clients collaboratively to deepen understanding of emotional experiences, strengthen relationships, and support healing after complex or overwhelming life events.
Are you noticing the same patterns showing up in your relationships, across your life, or in parenting, and wondering why they keep happening?
With couples, it means looking at emotional needs and what’s driving conflict, not just what you're fighting about. With parents, this means discussing strategies and responses. With individuals, we explore repeating patterns, where they come from & new ways of relating in line with your goals. I also support those deciding to stay or leave relationships.
Are you noticing the same patterns showing up in your relationships, across your life, or in parenting, and wondering why they keep happening?
With couples, it means looking at emotional needs and what’s driving conflict, not just what you're fighting about. With parents, this means discussing strategies and responses. With individuals, we explore repeating patterns, where they come from & new ways of relating in line with your goals. I also support those deciding to stay or leave relationships.
I also help parents navigate various parenting challenges and learn how to best support their child's development from toddlerhood and beyond.
My approach is evidence-based, while also building on each client’s unique strengths and needs. I focus on creating a strong therapeutic bond and an environment where children and parents feel comfortable and at ease. My goal is to provide clients with tools for their "toolbox" to help them move forward in their lives and navigate bumps along the way.
I also help parents navigate various parenting challenges and learn how to best support their child's development from toddlerhood and beyond.
My approach is evidence-based, while also building on each client’s unique strengths and needs. I focus on creating a strong therapeutic bond and an environment where children and parents feel comfortable and at ease. My goal is to provide clients with tools for their "toolbox" to help them move forward in their lives and navigate bumps along the way.
I work in partnership with parents to foster connection, honoring each family’s unique dynamics and values.
As a dedicated Social Worker and mother of two children, I am passionate about supporting children, teens, adults and families. I see all individuals as wonderfully resilient. But life can sometimes be challenging and unpredictable - no one should feel alone in managing through difficult times. Through my own life experiences, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the complexities of the different stages in life and the strength it takes to persevere. I bring this understanding into my work to genuinely connect with my clients and to walk alongside them with compassion and hope.
I work in partnership with parents to foster connection, honoring each family’s unique dynamics and values.
As a dedicated Social Worker and mother of two children, I am passionate about supporting children, teens, adults and families. I see all individuals as wonderfully resilient. But life can sometimes be challenging and unpredictable - no one should feel alone in managing through difficult times. Through my own life experiences, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the complexities of the different stages in life and the strength it takes to persevere. I bring this understanding into my work to genuinely connect with my clients and to walk alongside them with compassion and hope.
Adults often seek
support for anxiety, low mood, stress, self-esteem, or life transitions, while parents may
feel worried or unsure how best to support their children.
I work with adults, children, teens, and parents using a client-centered, strength-based approach. I offer talk therapy, art therapy, or both—no art skills needed. My work draws on CBT, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and IFS-informed practices. I incorporate creativity and playfulness to support emotional regulation and engagement.
Adults often seek
support for anxiety, low mood, stress, self-esteem, or life transitions, while parents may
feel worried or unsure how best to support their children.
I work with adults, children, teens, and parents using a client-centered, strength-based approach. I offer talk therapy, art therapy, or both—no art skills needed. My work draws on CBT, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and IFS-informed practices. I incorporate creativity and playfulness to support emotional regulation and engagement.
I focus on family dynamic issues and topics such as relationship expectations, domestic conflict, marital discord, parenting challenges and issues often before the court.
People enter counselling for a variety of reasons. Finding the right fit requires bravery, trust, and honesty; that's your part. It requires someone that has lived experience, empathy and understanding, this is my part.
My service focuses on hearing your truth and perspective to identify what can or needs to change. Often people want better, to have less guilt and shame, to feel confident, competent and to be seen as equals. Some are looking to vent, some to problem solve and others to engage in finding compromise. We can create the space to safety enter into these discussions and to move towards the future you desire.
I focus on family dynamic issues and topics such as relationship expectations, domestic conflict, marital discord, parenting challenges and issues often before the court.
People enter counselling for a variety of reasons. Finding the right fit requires bravery, trust, and honesty; that's your part. It requires someone that has lived experience, empathy and understanding, this is my part.
My service focuses on hearing your truth and perspective to identify what can or needs to change. Often people want better, to have less guilt and shame, to feel confident, competent and to be seen as equals. Some are looking to vent, some to problem solve and others to engage in finding compromise. We can create the space to safety enter into these discussions and to move towards the future you desire.
If you're a parent, you may be watching your child struggle with big emotions, behavioural changes, or school-related stress and feel uncertain about how to help.
With over 20 years of experience, I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs and goals. I integrate CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT-informed strategies, and other evidence-based approaches when appropriate to help you develop practical coping skills and create meaningful change with confidence and self-compassion.
If you're a parent, you may be watching your child struggle with big emotions, behavioural changes, or school-related stress and feel uncertain about how to help.
With over 20 years of experience, I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique needs and goals. I integrate CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT-informed strategies, and other evidence-based approaches when appropriate to help you develop practical coping skills and create meaningful change with confidence and self-compassion.
I believe that we're at our strongest when we have meaningful, supportive connections in our lives. My focus is on developing these types of connections with my clients - ones where they feel genuinely cared for, safe, and supported in their journey towards feeling more fulfilled in their lives. My aim is always to help my clients feel heard, empowered, and more confident in their ability to navigate struggles. I'm always in their corner, and it's important to me that they feel this way. At the end of the day, providing someone with meaningful support is why I love this work.
I believe that we're at our strongest when we have meaningful, supportive connections in our lives. My focus is on developing these types of connections with my clients - ones where they feel genuinely cared for, safe, and supported in their journey towards feeling more fulfilled in their lives. My aim is always to help my clients feel heard, empowered, and more confident in their ability to navigate struggles. I'm always in their corner, and it's important to me that they feel this way. At the end of the day, providing someone with meaningful support is why I love this work.
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