Therapists in Hamilton, ON
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, caregiver stress and fatigue, trauma, health issues, and inter-personal relationship difficulties.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, personality disorders, caregiver stress and fatigue, trauma, health issues, and inter-personal relationship difficulties.
Olivia Howard
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8R
Not accepting new clients
I firmly believe that you are the expert in your own life and have the inherent ability to be your best self. Feelings of anxiety and handling the difficulties of life, not to mention unplanned changes, can make us feel overwhelmed and alone. I’m here to support you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and help you identify where you’re getting stuck while feeling empowered and connected.
I firmly believe that you are the expert in your own life and have the inherent ability to be your best self. Feelings of anxiety and handling the difficulties of life, not to mention unplanned changes, can make us feel overwhelmed and alone. I’m here to support you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and help you identify where you’re getting stuck while feeling empowered and connected.
Jessica Bassmahon
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MMus, MACP, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
You are a high achiever who does what it takes to get ahead. You've been described as industrious, passionate, serious, and intense. You are the person your friends and family come to with their problems as you appear to have it all together. 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 you're not enough. You are holding so much for everyone else, but you feel so alone. I see you. 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 a high achiever who does what it takes to get ahead. You've been described as industrious, passionate, serious, and intense. You are the person your friends and family come to with their problems as you appear to have it all together. 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 you're not enough. You are holding so much for everyone else, but you feel so alone. I see you. 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.
Does your child struggle to manage their emotions? Are you a parent who feels defeated by the relentless emotional rollercoaster? Do you wonder if things will ever change, despite your best efforts? Do you often feel uncertain about how to respond to your child without setting off another meltdown? Do you long for a stronger, more connected relationship with your child—but feel stuck in a cycle of frustration? If you're walking on eggshells just to get through the day, you're not alone. The constant ups and downs can feel exhausting, and it's easy to lose hope.
Does your child struggle to manage their emotions? Are you a parent who feels defeated by the relentless emotional rollercoaster? Do you wonder if things will ever change, despite your best efforts? Do you often feel uncertain about how to respond to your child without setting off another meltdown? Do you long for a stronger, more connected relationship with your child—but feel stuck in a cycle of frustration? If you're walking on eggshells just to get through the day, you're not alone. The constant ups and downs can feel exhausting, and it's easy to lose hope.
First Step Men's Therapy (New Year, New You!)
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Men - it doesn't have to be this way! Are you feeling disconnected to yourself, loved ones, or society? Do you question whether you are a good father, son, or partner? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, powerless, guilty, or "not normal". Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, suicidal ideation, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation with us today!
Men - it doesn't have to be this way! Are you feeling disconnected to yourself, loved ones, or society? Do you question whether you are a good father, son, or partner? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, powerless, guilty, or "not normal". Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, suicidal ideation, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation with us today!
Samantha Black
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS, MTS, BSc
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8H
I know personally how difficult even day to day tasks can be when you are carrying the burden of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. It can be impossible to brush your teeth, respond to a text, or see a possibility of a future without this struggle. Would you like to see what might be through this fog? Let's connect and explore how we can create a life and identity beyond these things.
I know personally how difficult even day to day tasks can be when you are carrying the burden of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. It can be impossible to brush your teeth, respond to a text, or see a possibility of a future without this struggle. Would you like to see what might be through this fog? Let's connect and explore how we can create a life and identity beyond these things.
Rachel Barletta
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes in life we face hard times. The loss of someone we love dearly is one of the most painful and challenging experiences of our lives. As an experienced psychotherapist with a background in hospice grief work, I am here to support you on your grieving journey. Grief looks different for everyone and can be painful, confusing, and often lonely. Grievers are not broken and do not need fixing – grief is a normal human experience in response to the loss of someone we love. However, grievers do need support, companionship, and understanding.
Sometimes in life we face hard times. The loss of someone we love dearly is one of the most painful and challenging experiences of our lives. As an experienced psychotherapist with a background in hospice grief work, I am here to support you on your grieving journey. Grief looks different for everyone and can be painful, confusing, and often lonely. Grievers are not broken and do not need fixing – grief is a normal human experience in response to the loss of someone we love. However, grievers do need support, companionship, and understanding.
Are you thinking about taking steps towards healing and growth? My practice is guided by principles of integrity, non-judgement, collaboration, curiosity and compassion. I view my clients holistically, and regard what they bring to therapy as subject to nuance. I spent over 10 years doing community-based harm reduction work. I am well-versed in working with clients to build an atmosphere where they feel safe, equipped, and empowered to address and overcome their unique challenges. I understand that such spaces can only be created by actively listening to and applying feedback from my clients and adapting my practice accordingly.
Are you thinking about taking steps towards healing and growth? My practice is guided by principles of integrity, non-judgement, collaboration, curiosity and compassion. I view my clients holistically, and regard what they bring to therapy as subject to nuance. I spent over 10 years doing community-based harm reduction work. I am well-versed in working with clients to build an atmosphere where they feel safe, equipped, and empowered to address and overcome their unique challenges. I understand that such spaces can only be created by actively listening to and applying feedback from my clients and adapting my practice accordingly.
In a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment, I assist individuals in improving their daily functioning through collaborative work toward a client's goal attainment. I have helped individuals seeking support with various issues, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship issues. My work in the field of addiction, providing psycho-education and counselling in both community and residential settings since 2015, further inform my psychotherapeutic practice.
In a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment, I assist individuals in improving their daily functioning through collaborative work toward a client's goal attainment. I have helped individuals seeking support with various issues, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship issues. My work in the field of addiction, providing psycho-education and counselling in both community and residential settings since 2015, further inform my psychotherapeutic practice.
As a trauma-focused psychologist, I take an eclectic and holistic approach to help you navigate emotional challenges by uncovering and addressing the deeper emotional roots of your struggles. I offer both assessment and therapeutic interventions for adults facing a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and relational difficulties. My goal is to create a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I approach each session with the understanding that you are the expert of your own experience.
As a trauma-focused psychologist, I take an eclectic and holistic approach to help you navigate emotional challenges by uncovering and addressing the deeper emotional roots of your struggles. I offer both assessment and therapeutic interventions for adults facing a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and relational difficulties. My goal is to create a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I approach each session with the understanding that you are the expert of your own experience.
Virtual Care. 30 min or 60 min sessions. Specialization: Neurodiversity. Including, ADHD, Autism, OCD, OCPD. Do you have symptoms that you want to understand? Lets figure it out! I also work with couples with one neurodiverse partner around communication; as well as families with neurodiverse children. Additional specializations: child protection involvement, justice system involvement.
Virtual Care. 30 min or 60 min sessions. Specialization: Neurodiversity. Including, ADHD, Autism, OCD, OCPD. Do you have symptoms that you want to understand? Lets figure it out! I also work with couples with one neurodiverse partner around communication; as well as families with neurodiverse children. Additional specializations: child protection involvement, justice system involvement.
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Jason Stotts
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy where I’ll explain what we’re doing and why so that we can engage in the process together. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.
I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy where I’ll explain what we’re doing and why so that we can engage in the process together. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.
Stephanie Perrotta
Registered Psychotherapist, Hons BA, MA
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C
Hi, I’m Stephanie, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Gerontology from McMaster University, a post-grad in Brain Injury Disorders and I have completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. My background in working with Traumatic Brain Injuries has given me the opportunity to work with individuals who have experienced loss, grief, anger, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, changes in personality, and social behaviours. Being in this field fueled my passion to help individuals achieve their mental health and well-being goals.
Hi, I’m Stephanie, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Gerontology from McMaster University, a post-grad in Brain Injury Disorders and I have completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. My background in working with Traumatic Brain Injuries has given me the opportunity to work with individuals who have experienced loss, grief, anger, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, changes in personality, and social behaviours. Being in this field fueled my passion to help individuals achieve their mental health and well-being goals.
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.
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.
Off on maternity leave. Please contact to be put on waitlist. Does your child or youth feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed often? Are they creative worriers that tend to avoid situations, have difficulties in school, and struggle with irritability and low mood? Does your struggle with aggression and behavior? Over the past 10 years I have been counselling children, youth, adolescents, and their families. I provide a warm, humorous, and skillful approach to working with all individuals and tailor my treatment to meet my clients needs.
Off on maternity leave. Please contact to be put on waitlist. Does your child or youth feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed often? Are they creative worriers that tend to avoid situations, have difficulties in school, and struggle with irritability and low mood? Does your struggle with aggression and behavior? Over the past 10 years I have been counselling children, youth, adolescents, and their families. I provide a warm, humorous, and skillful approach to working with all individuals and tailor my treatment to meet my clients needs.
Do you feel stuck, either within yourself or with someone you're close to, and wonder what is holding you back? You desire being your true self and communicating authentically. Whether it's just you, or you with a loved one(s), I'd like to help you untie those knots and find beautiful movement. I thrive working with motivated folks through: +Self-discovery & boundaries +Exploration of sex, erotic templates & gender, with self or in relationship +Development of skills in communication & interpersonal connection +Psychedelic integration +Unweaving the tangles & finding alignment with your values. Expect laughs, tears, & aha's!
Do you feel stuck, either within yourself or with someone you're close to, and wonder what is holding you back? You desire being your true self and communicating authentically. Whether it's just you, or you with a loved one(s), I'd like to help you untie those knots and find beautiful movement. I thrive working with motivated folks through: +Self-discovery & boundaries +Exploration of sex, erotic templates & gender, with self or in relationship +Development of skills in communication & interpersonal connection +Psychedelic integration +Unweaving the tangles & finding alignment with your values. Expect laughs, tears, & aha's!
-Psychotherapist At Evans Family Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8S
People deserve to feel heard and valued, especially when facing the storms of life, so I work to create a presence that honours this. I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed, existential framework, seeking to honour each persons own unique experiences related to their particular intersectionalities. Working also from a spiritually-integrated perspective allows me to explore with clients the impact of spiritual wellness, with interspiritual and intercultural sensitivity. If you are experiencing distress related to meaning, identity, and/or spirituality, you will find a non-judgmental presence in which to safely explore.
People deserve to feel heard and valued, especially when facing the storms of life, so I work to create a presence that honours this. I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed, existential framework, seeking to honour each persons own unique experiences related to their particular intersectionalities. Working also from a spiritually-integrated perspective allows me to explore with clients the impact of spiritual wellness, with interspiritual and intercultural sensitivity. If you are experiencing distress related to meaning, identity, and/or spirituality, you will find a non-judgmental presence in which to safely explore.
I am a Registered Practical Nurse and Psychotherapist with specialized training in mental health and addiction. My practice focuses on healthcare professionals and families, with expertise in marriage, couple, and family therapy. I have specialized training in treating PTSD, eating disorders, addictions, anxiety disorders, and depression. I am dedicated to restoring optimal mental health, physical and emotional well-being for my clients.
I am a Registered Practical Nurse and Psychotherapist with specialized training in mental health and addiction. My practice focuses on healthcare professionals and families, with expertise in marriage, couple, and family therapy. I have specialized training in treating PTSD, eating disorders, addictions, anxiety disorders, and depression. I am dedicated to restoring optimal mental health, physical and emotional well-being for my clients.
Rhiannon has an ability to connect with children and youth by creating a safe space to explore social/emotional challenges with the goal of providing positive coping skills, improved resilience and strengthening family relationships. Rhiannon adopts an integrated approach to therapy, drawing on principles from attachment theory, trauma-informed therapy and family system theory. Working in a collaborative therapeutic process, she pulls from a variety of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT), Narrative Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Rhiannon has an ability to connect with children and youth by creating a safe space to explore social/emotional challenges with the goal of providing positive coping skills, improved resilience and strengthening family relationships. Rhiannon adopts an integrated approach to therapy, drawing on principles from attachment theory, trauma-informed therapy and family system theory. Working in a collaborative therapeutic process, she pulls from a variety of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT), Narrative Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Does it feel like you are stuck in the past and unable to truly enjoy what’s happening in your life now? Unresolved trauma can lead to problematic and distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and impact your work and relationships. My primary area of experience is supporting first responders, frontline workers, helping professionals and adult survivors of relational and childhood abuse. My experience also includes supporting clients to address challenges due to a variety of other mental health and wellness concerns including depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, self-esteem, grief, addiction, stress and relationship dynamics.
Does it feel like you are stuck in the past and unable to truly enjoy what’s happening in your life now? Unresolved trauma can lead to problematic and distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and impact your work and relationships. My primary area of experience is supporting first responders, frontline workers, helping professionals and adult survivors of relational and childhood abuse. My experience also includes supporting clients to address challenges due to a variety of other mental health and wellness concerns including depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, self-esteem, grief, addiction, stress and relationship dynamics.
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Number of Counsellors in Hamilton, ON
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Hamilton, ON who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Stress |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Green Shield Canada |
| 72% | SunLife |
| 70% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Hamilton, ON see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |