Therapists in Hamilton, ON
You're a highly sensitive person and empath with a tendency to say "yes" too much. You have read the self-help books, tried things like meditation, journaling, and positive thinking - maybe you've been to therapy before, but you still feel stuck. This might look like people pleasing, self-sabotage, overwhelm or overthinking. Maybe for you it's anxiety, ADHD, low self esteem, overdrinking, procrastination, and difficulty regulating emotions. Often, this can show up as difficulties in interpersonal relationships - either being attracted to the wrong people or having a hard time finding fulfillment in your existing relationships
You're a highly sensitive person and empath with a tendency to say "yes" too much. You have read the self-help books, tried things like meditation, journaling, and positive thinking - maybe you've been to therapy before, but you still feel stuck. This might look like people pleasing, self-sabotage, overwhelm or overthinking. Maybe for you it's anxiety, ADHD, low self esteem, overdrinking, procrastination, and difficulty regulating emotions. Often, this can show up as difficulties in interpersonal relationships - either being attracted to the wrong people or having a hard time finding fulfillment in your existing relationships
You're feeling on edge. You’re also noticing feelings of sadness, frustration, and disappointment. Your mind is preoccupied with replaying events of the past, and this is negatively affecting your sleep and ability to focus in your day to day life. Could it be because you’re often doing so much for others, but others aren’t reciprocating? Or maybe you're feeling unheard and unsupported? Whatever the reasons may be, it’s lonely, exhausting, and clearly taking a toll on you, further amplifying your sense of disconnection from friends and family. You want change.
You're feeling on edge. You’re also noticing feelings of sadness, frustration, and disappointment. Your mind is preoccupied with replaying events of the past, and this is negatively affecting your sleep and ability to focus in your day to day life. Could it be because you’re often doing so much for others, but others aren’t reciprocating? Or maybe you're feeling unheard and unsupported? Whatever the reasons may be, it’s lonely, exhausting, and clearly taking a toll on you, further amplifying your sense of disconnection from friends and family. You want change.
You're someone who values personal growth and well-being, but still find yourself struggling with overwhelming anxiety, feeling trapped in a constant state of worry and fear. It's affecting your ability to enjoy life, hindering your relationships, and leaving you feeling powerless. You deserve to experience peace and confidence in your everyday life. You're ready to break free from anxiety's grip, reclaim your inner strength, and rediscover joy and tranquility. Most of all, you're ready to transform into a resilient, empowered individual who lives life to the fullest. I want to help you get there.
You're someone who values personal growth and well-being, but still find yourself struggling with overwhelming anxiety, feeling trapped in a constant state of worry and fear. It's affecting your ability to enjoy life, hindering your relationships, and leaving you feeling powerless. You deserve to experience peace and confidence in your everyday life. You're ready to break free from anxiety's grip, reclaim your inner strength, and rediscover joy and tranquility. Most of all, you're ready to transform into a resilient, empowered individual who lives life to the fullest. I want to help you get there.
Welcoming new clients!
Are you someone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched thin trying to manage it all? Do you find yourself craving balance, clarity, or simply a safe space to talk things through? You don’t have to carry it alone. Together, we can work toward calm, confidence, and meaningful change — at your pace and on your schedule. I offer flexible appointments, including after-hours sessions, to support you when life feels busiest.
Welcoming new clients!
Are you someone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched thin trying to manage it all? Do you find yourself craving balance, clarity, or simply a safe space to talk things through? You don’t have to carry it alone. Together, we can work toward calm, confidence, and meaningful change — at your pace and on your schedule. I offer flexible appointments, including after-hours sessions, to support you when life feels busiest.
If you often feel overwhelmed in relationships, stuck in self-doubt, or like you're repeating the same patterns without understanding why, then you’re not alone. Many of these struggles are rooted in early emotional experiences that still shape how we think, feel, and relate today.
If you often feel overwhelmed in relationships, stuck in self-doubt, or like you're repeating the same patterns without understanding why, then you’re not alone. Many of these struggles are rooted in early emotional experiences that still shape how we think, feel, and relate today.
Are you a feeling overwhelmed by life? Stressed about school, work, or figuring out your next move? Struggling with anxiety that just won’t quit? Maybe you're stuck overthinking every what if, constantly second-guessing yourself, or feeling like you're falling behind while everyone else seems to have it all together. Sound familiar? If you're tired of the cycle of overthinking and ready for more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind, you're in the right place. Together, we’ll build coping skills tailored to your needs, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and create positive momentum toward a more confident you!
Are you a feeling overwhelmed by life? Stressed about school, work, or figuring out your next move? Struggling with anxiety that just won’t quit? Maybe you're stuck overthinking every what if, constantly second-guessing yourself, or feeling like you're falling behind while everyone else seems to have it all together. Sound familiar? If you're tired of the cycle of overthinking and ready for more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind, you're in the right place. Together, we’ll build coping skills tailored to your needs, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and create positive momentum toward a more confident you!
Life can be difficult - we all go through struggles as we navigate the ups and downs of our experience. This can be further complicated when we're a member of a minority or marginalized group. As a queer woman myself, I am passionate about working with other queer individuals to help them explore and discover who they are, and how they want to express themselves in the world. Whether you're struggling with your sexuality, gender identity, depression, anxiety, or just having a hard time managing stress and life changes - I'm here to help!
Life can be difficult - we all go through struggles as we navigate the ups and downs of our experience. This can be further complicated when we're a member of a minority or marginalized group. As a queer woman myself, I am passionate about working with other queer individuals to help them explore and discover who they are, and how they want to express themselves in the world. Whether you're struggling with your sexuality, gender identity, depression, anxiety, or just having a hard time managing stress and life changes - I'm here to help!
Do you feel like your mental health is getting in the way of accomplishing what you want, or your relationships? Do you feel like you want a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings, so you can better manage your mental health? I work with clients to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, and work together to build a toolbox of strategies that work for you. I can work with you to explore your past relationships to help you feel more safe and secure moving forward, or we can focus more on exploring solutions that work best for you – therapy is your time, and you have control in every step of the process.
Do you feel like your mental health is getting in the way of accomplishing what you want, or your relationships? Do you feel like you want a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings, so you can better manage your mental health? I work with clients to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, and work together to build a toolbox of strategies that work for you. I can work with you to explore your past relationships to help you feel more safe and secure moving forward, or we can focus more on exploring solutions that work best for you – therapy is your time, and you have control in every step of the process.
If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner, or from those around you…
If you avoid conflict, sweep things under the rug, distract or numb yourself to avoid your reality…
If you down play your needs, give until you’re burnt out or bend over backward to try to keep everyone happy…
If you feel like youre constantly reaching for your partner but left wanting…
If you can’t seem to stop fixating on that one thing…
If you avoid intimacy because it feels transactional…
If you used to believe, and now you’re not so sure…
If any of these sound like you, I would love to connect & discuss how I might support you.
If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner, or from those around you…
If you avoid conflict, sweep things under the rug, distract or numb yourself to avoid your reality…
If you down play your needs, give until you’re burnt out or bend over backward to try to keep everyone happy…
If you feel like youre constantly reaching for your partner but left wanting…
If you can’t seem to stop fixating on that one thing…
If you avoid intimacy because it feels transactional…
If you used to believe, and now you’re not so sure…
If any of these sound like you, I would love to connect & discuss how I might support you.
You are the person your friends and family come to with their problems as you appear to have it all together. You are a high achiever who like to get things done. You've been described as industrious, passionate, serious, and intense. You are holding so much for everyone else, but you feel overwhelmed. Below this confident exterior, anxiety brews. You are a deeply feeling person and yet sometimes feel unseen. Your inner critic can be loud and it often tells you that your worth is in your achievements. I am here to help you discover why you feel this way, to hold space, and to explore the inner workings of your multi-layered self.
You are the person your friends and family come to with their problems as you appear to have it all together. You are a high achiever who like to get things done. You've been described as industrious, passionate, serious, and intense. You are holding so much for everyone else, but you feel overwhelmed. Below this confident exterior, anxiety brews. You are a deeply feeling person and yet sometimes feel unseen. Your inner critic can be loud and it often tells you that your worth is in your achievements. I am here to help you discover why you feel this way, to hold space, and to explore the inner workings of your multi-layered self.
Are you a young adult, struggling with anxiety or depression? Is this interfering with your life, decision making and relationships with friends and family? I work with my clients to help them cope more effectively with big emotions and navigate relationships and choices so they can meet their goals. Treatments for mental health difficulties include pills and skills. I teach evidence based coping skills that last a lifetime, and can bring relief and happiness even in the face of life’s challenges.
Are you a young adult, struggling with anxiety or depression? Is this interfering with your life, decision making and relationships with friends and family? I work with my clients to help them cope more effectively with big emotions and navigate relationships and choices so they can meet their goals. Treatments for mental health difficulties include pills and skills. I teach evidence based coping skills that last a lifetime, and can bring relief and happiness even in the face of life’s challenges.
Welcome! Taking the step to prioritize your mental health is a powerful choice, and I’m here to support you on that journey. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I specialize in working with those navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and life overwhelm. Using a blend of ACT/CBT, Adlerian, and person-centred approaches, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and help you develop practical tools for growth and resilience.
Welcome! Taking the step to prioritize your mental health is a powerful choice, and I’m here to support you on that journey. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I specialize in working with those navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and life overwhelm. Using a blend of ACT/CBT, Adlerian, and person-centred approaches, I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and help you develop practical tools for growth and resilience.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when old patterns, emotional wounds, or relationship struggles keep showing up. I offer a warm & supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, & not judged.
My work is grounded in trauma-informed & attachment-aware care with attention to inner child experiences and how early relationships shape the way we cope today. Together, we move at a pace that feels safe, building insight, self-compassion, & practical tools.
If you’re curious about working together, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when old patterns, emotional wounds, or relationship struggles keep showing up. I offer a warm & supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, & not judged.
My work is grounded in trauma-informed & attachment-aware care with attention to inner child experiences and how early relationships shape the way we cope today. Together, we move at a pace that feels safe, building insight, self-compassion, & practical tools.
If you’re curious about working together, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
You may feel like you don’t quite fit, like the world moves around you while you’re left trying to catch up. Parts of you may push forward beyond capacity, shut down or hide, and life can feel exhausting or isolating. Therapy here begins with the understanding that all of this is meaningful and can be made sense of together. You may be navigating trauma, ADHD, or transitions, seeking relationship with yourself and others that feels honest, steady, and alive.
You may feel like you don’t quite fit, like the world moves around you while you’re left trying to catch up. Parts of you may push forward beyond capacity, shut down or hide, and life can feel exhausting or isolating. Therapy here begins with the understanding that all of this is meaningful and can be made sense of together. You may be navigating trauma, ADHD, or transitions, seeking relationship with yourself and others that feels honest, steady, and alive.
Experience in working with women, children, men, couples, families and agencies, I have certificates from U of T in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Concurrent Disorders as well as training in EMDR, CBT, mindfulness/meditation, ACT, IFS, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, emotion focused, narrative therapy, experiential therapies and addiction treatment to name a few. My approaches are trauma informed. I am able to offer thorough assessments and treatment that aim to heal deeply rooted emotional and behavioural patterns that might be keeping you stuck.
Experience in working with women, children, men, couples, families and agencies, I have certificates from U of T in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Concurrent Disorders as well as training in EMDR, CBT, mindfulness/meditation, ACT, IFS, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, emotion focused, narrative therapy, experiential therapies and addiction treatment to name a few. My approaches are trauma informed. I am able to offer thorough assessments and treatment that aim to heal deeply rooted emotional and behavioural patterns that might be keeping you stuck.
My approach is 2S-LGBTQIA+ affirming, intersectional, neurodivergence-affirming, collaborative, and integrative, creating space for meaning-making and a diverse range of identities. I worked in health care for 13 years, supporting people of varied ethno-cultural backgrounds, and have completed Indigenous cultural safety/ anti-racism training. I've supported 2S-LGBTQIA+ clients since 2015. (Please note that I'm unable to provide a second letter of assessment for bottom surgery, but can refer.) My office is in an accessible, positive space. It is scent-free, sensory friendly, and masked sessions are available on request.
My approach is 2S-LGBTQIA+ affirming, intersectional, neurodivergence-affirming, collaborative, and integrative, creating space for meaning-making and a diverse range of identities. I worked in health care for 13 years, supporting people of varied ethno-cultural backgrounds, and have completed Indigenous cultural safety/ anti-racism training. I've supported 2S-LGBTQIA+ clients since 2015. (Please note that I'm unable to provide a second letter of assessment for bottom surgery, but can refer.) My office is in an accessible, positive space. It is scent-free, sensory friendly, and masked sessions are available on request.
Did you grow up hearing phrases like “you’re too emotional” or “just get over it,” leaving you to navigate your emotions alone? Do you find that you shove your feelings down, and get caught in a cycle of gaslighting and convincing yourself that you’re just too much? Imagine becoming the attuned presence your younger self needed when feeling isolated with your emotions; offering yourself the kindness and understanding that you’ve always longed for. Imagine acknowledging and honouring your emotional needs instead of pretending they don’t exist. You deserve the change you’re seeking, and I'm here to support your journey towards it.
Did you grow up hearing phrases like “you’re too emotional” or “just get over it,” leaving you to navigate your emotions alone? Do you find that you shove your feelings down, and get caught in a cycle of gaslighting and convincing yourself that you’re just too much? Imagine becoming the attuned presence your younger self needed when feeling isolated with your emotions; offering yourself the kindness and understanding that you’ve always longed for. Imagine acknowledging and honouring your emotional needs instead of pretending they don’t exist. You deserve the change you’re seeking, and I'm here to support your journey towards it.
Alex Hoffman- Pursue You Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with individuals who are ready to navigate life’s changes with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. You might be experiencing anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed by stress and emotions you’re not sure how to manage. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way and develop practical, tailored strategies that support your growth and help you move forward.
I work with individuals who are ready to navigate life’s changes with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. You might be experiencing anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed by stress and emotions you’re not sure how to manage. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way and develop practical, tailored strategies that support your growth and help you move forward.
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.
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.
If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you're not alone. Many of us face moments where life's challenges seem insurmountable. I'm here to help you navigate these feelings and find a path forward. I believe therapy is a space to better understand yourself - not ‘fix' something, but to reconnect with your values, strengths, and sense of direction. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where we can explore what's weighing you down and work towards meaningful change. Together, we'll identify your strengths and values to guide our work.
If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you're not alone. Many of us face moments where life's challenges seem insurmountable. I'm here to help you navigate these feelings and find a path forward. I believe therapy is a space to better understand yourself - not ‘fix' something, but to reconnect with your values, strengths, and sense of direction. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where we can explore what's weighing you down and work towards meaningful change. Together, we'll identify your strengths and values to guide our work.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Hamilton, ON
1.000+
Average cost per session
$159
Counsellors in Hamilton, ON who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 81% | Stress |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | Green Shield Canada |
| 73% | Manulife |
| 72% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in Hamilton, ON see their clients
| 57% | In Person and Online | |
| 43% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |