Therapists in Lakefield, ON

She:kon/Hello! My name is Jenny Patterson and I am the founder of Bear in Mind Healing, a private practice based in Cobourg, Ontario. I believe that Mother Earth is a garden and we are the flowers (her children) and that part of my purpose is to help those flowers grow. One of the reasons why I love being a social worker and what drives me to do this work is my own lived experiences. What I find beautiful is being able to walk with folks on their healing journey for just a little while; creating that safe, nurturing space and connection.

Kudos for reaching out for help especially when mental health struggles can be painful and exhausting. I work with children, adolescents adults, and couples. I am eager to support you and your family. Here you will find non-judgemental positive regard from a practitioner with training and experience in trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, self-harm and narcissistic abuse. I encourage you to reach out so we can have a discussion about the available therapeutic approaches. I would like to hear your story and help you discover new ways of being.

Hi, I'm Bonnie Duarte, a compassionate Registered Social Service Worker specializing in Divorce Healing. I understand the overwhelming emotions you're facing. Whether you're feeling hopeless or overwhelmed, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of divorce, including high-conflict dynamics and narcissistic abuse. You deserve emotional support, practical tools, and guidance to rebuild your life with resilience and confidence. Let's work towards healing, setting healthy boundaries, and feeling like yourself again.

You’re dealing with a lot; feeling guilty and confused. Guilty for not loving more or trying harder. They’re telling you these things - it must be true, right? They were charismatic and charming, showering you with PDA and compliments, but it all changed. You’re embarrassing they say, and now you feel trapped and broken. You’re not alone. It's not your fault. You Google “abusive relationships” and read about narcissistic abuse. That’s your life! You need guidance. I know this because I needed it too. I chased “good enough” trying to “behave well” for my family. After college, I married and divorced a narcissist who always blamed me.

Will the abuse ever stop? Will I always be in pain? Will I ever be good enough? Will I always feel this overwhelmed? Will I ever be in a loving relationship? Will I always feel paralyzed by my emotions? These worries are exhausting. Maybe you’ve Googled things like: therapist/therapy group near me, therapy for depression, anxiety, intimacy, chronic pain, narcissistic abuse, personality disorders, grief, couples counseling, 2SLGBTQ+ friendly therapists, queer or Muslim therapist. The decision to reach out can come with a lot of emotions, especially if you’ve been let down in the past & you’re tired of feeling misunderstood or unseen.

I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.

Are you struggling with low self-esteem, finding it challenging to set healthy boundaries in relationships, or feeling unsure about your own rights, values, and worth? If so, you've come to the right place. I'm here to guide you on a transformative journey toward self-discovery, empowerment, and building fulfilling connections. My expertise is addressing issues such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, difficulties in setting boundaries, overcoming shyness and communication challenges, breaking patterns of attraction to narcissistic, perfectionist, cold or avoidant partners.

We teach people how to treat us. If we don’t know how to love ourselves, to accept ourselves, to be compassionate with ourselves, how can we expect others to? If you struggle with issues such as people pleasing, guilt, shame, having high expectations of yourself but have low expectations of others then you have placed others’ needs over your own. If you have a hard time saying no because you worry that others will not like you or want to spend time with you, then working on boundaries assists you with experiencing clearer expectations of yourself and others. Work towards a healthier you.

Do you struggle with someone in your life who makes you feel like an empty shell, causing you confusion, makes you question your reality and affects your ability to trust yourself? We believe feeling loved, worthy and emotionally secure is possible. At Four Seasons Counselling we offer the guidance to get you out of an emotionally toxic relationship, so that you can live a stable peaceful life. We start with hearing your story and validating your experiences. We help you become aware of toxicity you may be experiencing in a narcissistic relationship, whether parent, partner or family, that is causing you confusion and pain.

Niki’s therapy style is warm, empathetic, and personalized to the unique needs of each individual or couple. She emphasizes safety and nonjudgement while challenging clients to gain insight into themselves and change patterns that interfere with their goals and values. She collaboratively works with clients on their goals, which can include processing painful emotions and experiences such as trauma or other difficult formative events. She strives to understand the nuances of each person’s experience with thoughtful consideration of intersecting issues of race, gender, sexuality, class, and power.

Are you struggling with challenges that hinder your sense of acceptance, understanding, and engagement in life and relationships? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, communication difficulties or navigating relationships with individuals exhibiting narcissistic personality traits, I'm here to help. In individual therapy, we dive deep into your emotions, addressing issues such as low self-esteem, self-criticism, and perfectionism. Together, we pave the way for healing and growth, empowering you to overcome obstacles and embrace a more fulfilling life.

Design the life you want. Address your limited beliefs/ trauma & develop a newer, freer & empowered you. Specializing in 1) supporting individuals coping with narcissistic abuse, emotional immaturity & dysfunctional family dynamics, including scapegoating, 2) enhancing relationships using the evidence-based Gottman Method, and 3) guiding high-functioning professionals towards a more optimal and efficient lifestyle. As a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers, I am committed to helping you develop deeper insights into your challenges & equipping you with effective tools to navigate them.

I understand that at any stage of life whether married or single, issues do arise that are challenging & stressful. If you feel your connection with your partner is not strong as it used to be, If you have been traumatized by life events, unexpected changes & you are thinking things are getting out of control, feel anxious ,angry or sad, you can contact me, together we can construct the best path to improve your relationship, heal your heart and calm your anxious body & mind. I want you to remember that you are worthy of a healthy relationship, and I want you to know that depression or anxiety are curable.

Engaging in therapy can help bridge personal struggles into new insights of healing. Whether you are experiencing recent difficulties or a long-standing challenge, therapy is an opportunity for deeper awareness and personal growth. I have over 15 years of counselling and therapy experience, and my therapeutic approach is collaborative, present focused, working from a strengths-based empowerment perspective - with a dash of humour! I work with a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to, grief, trauma, couples’ issues, anxiety, depression, emotion and stress management, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and more.

Congratulations! You have made one of the most important decisions for your well-being. Seeking therapy can be very challenging and overwhelming. As a Black therapist, I understand the shame, negative stigma and connotations that come with seeking therapy. I will like to assure you; you have made the right choice to take care of you! I provide trauma inform and LGBTQ friendly counselling to individuals, family, couples and youths 16 + in the areas of • Workplace & School Stress • Stress Management • Shame and Guilt • Feeling Stuck • Anger Management • Depression and Anxiety • Generational Trauma • Relationship Conflict

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy: Anxiety, Depression, Cutting Self Harm, Trauma, Divorce/Custody Issues, Eating Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorders. Adults: Relational Difficulties, Divorce, Work/Life Transitions, Self Destructive Behaviours are some of the reasons people choose to work with me. I am a Registered Psychotherapist, my background is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy- a therapeutic approach that embraces the work of all psychoanalytic therapies: object relations, ego psychology, self-psychology, mentalization and attachment theory. I tailor my approach to the individual child, adolescent or adult.

They say our greatest weakness lies in giving up! We have all been there. I decided that if life was going to be difficult, I would become its greatest “warrior” and teach others to do the same. Too often we use our armour to hide our inner selves, rather than see it as our strength which only comes from taking a risk, facing our fears, taking a step forward, and learning that every battle is won with wisdom. I am here to empower you to take that chance on yourself — your mind is a powerful force, but you are its master!

Hey, I am Ida- welcome! My approach is completely client-centred and grounded in empathy, authenticity and collaboration. Inclusivity and integrity are primary pillars in my practice with rapport-building being a fundamental component of a competent counselling culture. I aim to support individuals in finding balance within their lives and in their minds.