Family Therapy in London, ON
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Daniel Dufraimont
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professional (OAHMP) and licensed by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), I believe in hope. Many years of experience have left me still learning every day and I am keen to assist you in your own personal, couple or
family
growth processes. Call me if you are interested in exploring and expanding your potential towards hope and happiness.
Paula Deveto
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach draws heavily from
family
systems theory, cognitive/behavioural therapy, developmental psychology, and trauma/attachment theory.
As a therapist, reunification counsellor, mediator, parenting coordinator, and collaboratively trained professional, I specialize in offering a full range of therapeutic and alternative forms of conflict resolution to families in dispute. Regardless as to where you are in the lifecycle of your
family
or separation process, parents are assisted to identify their concerns, learn to address their needs, and to separate those needs from the needs of their children. Parents are encouraged to hear their children's voices and to embrace their roles responsibly as the adult decision makers charged with storying their children's legacy.
Trehani Fonseka
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Yet, I also draw on CBT, DBT, solutions-focused, and internal
family
systems therapies, among others.
[Note: RSW, Inactive/On Leave] Life can be challenging, and although we all have the inner resources to overcome these hardships, we may benefit from some extra support to move us towards mental wellness and our ideal self. As a therapist, I offer individual and group therapy to youth (ages 12-30) who present with concerns related but not limited to anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, relationships, and school/work. Together, we will co-create goals and a therapeutic plan by exploring factors that may contribute to the issue(s) at hand but also personal strengths that can be leveraged within recovery.
Robert Simms
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I tailor my sessions to match each individual person/couple/
family
I work with.
Are ADHD symptoms negatively impacting your life? I will work with you to make your life ADHD friendly, instead of you continuing to try and force yourself into a neurotypical mold. Are you having trouble communicating with the people in your life? I work with people who have trouble with identifying and enforcing boundaries. We can work together to increase your knowledge and ability to better communicate with people in interpersonal and romantic relationships. If you often don't feel heard or misunderstood, I can help you to figure out how to speak with people in a way that will help you to be heard and understood.
Christy Burgess
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Verified
Verified
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Family
Systems and Brief Solution Focused Therapy.
I have worked many years with adolescents, young adults and families dealing with a variety of issues. I have significant training and experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and grief. I have helped families struggling with communication issues, parenting, and separation/divorce. In my experience with adolescents, we have addressed issues around anger, anxiety, school issues, separation and divorce.
H Elshazali
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a bicultural and bilingual therapist, I am fascinated by all cultures, and how they shape our beliefs towards
family
life and other relations.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS. WEEKENDS AVAILABLE. I am an international social work practitioner. I have been practicing and teaching social work for the past 25 years. As I am a reflective listener, I have learned that each client's lived experience is an interesting biography. I, therefore, like to explore with clients the issues and problems they face in order to identify their roots. Naturally my approach to therapy is deeply rooted in people's freedom of choice. I consider myself patient, considerate, practical, and very respectful of clients and their choices.
Joanne Lee
Registered Social Worker
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Taking New Clients! We all strive to be happy. But some days life can feel so overwhelming its hard to breathe. We may feel anxious, sad or frustrated, and it's hard to cope with day to day challenges. Our feelings can impact our relationships with our
family
, our ability at work, or time with our friends. They may cause self-doubt, social issues and health concerns. Often we have no idea where these feelings are coming from. We just know we are hurting. But to effectively address these feelings we need to have a better understanding of what's causing the difficulties.
Not accepting new clients
Heather Maxwell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with controlling your negative thoughts or turning your brain off? Do you feel like this is affecting many aspects of your health and life? Have you finally decided that you need support, or maybe your physician,
family
members or friends have suggested that you would benefit from counselling? Finding someone with experience, that you feel comfortable and confident working with, can feel overwhelming. There are great therapies that can provide the skills and support to improve your mental health and help you navigate this difficult time. An experienced therapist can help you achieve this.
Réanne Burgess
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Over the past eight years my work has focused on supporting young individuals and families with relationship issues,
family
conflict, and individual struggles such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, emotion regulation, and identity exploration. My approach also focuses on helping parents and loved ones to better support their children by using behaviour coaching and emotion coaching.
Waitlist for new clients
Devin P. Locher
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical social worker with knowledge and experience working with children, adolescents (including their parents/families) and adults. I have over 12 years’ experience working various roles in mental health including clinical private practice, education, and residential treatment. I have provided support to those struggling with complex and attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, general stress,
family
conflict, school struggles, PTSD, self-harm/suicide, and those simply wishing to improve their emotional well-being or enhance skill development.
Louise LaRose
Psychologist, BCBA-D, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
We specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorders, bullying, anxiety, OCD, behavior problems, noncompliance, sibling problems, and
family
issues.
We are a private practice of psychologists, behavior therapists and assessors. We are here to help you live a better life; to figure out how you or a member of your
family
can change behavior patterns that are not working any more. We mostly see clients in our office and on occasion see you at your home. We treat you with respect and compassion.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Finding the right therapist for your teen or
family
is very important and may take some time.
Currently accepting new clients. Welcome! As a parent, do you wonder how best to support the emotional needs of your teen or how to get them to open up to you? Do you dream of a closer, deeper relationship with your teen but you aren’t sure how to get there when it feels like they’re pushing you away? If your teen is experiencing difficulties in relationships with friends or
family
members, emotions that feel overwhelming or out of control, or difficulty making healthy decisions, let's talk about how I can help.
Waitlist for new clients
Kelly Appleby Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Life isn’t always easy. It can be hard, painful and even traumatic at times. Trauma and difficult life experiences can create challenges in many areas of life - it’s not uncommon to struggle with managing thoughts and emotions, relationships, and responsibilities. We do our best to lean on past ways of coping to help us through, and sometimes must acknowledge when more help is needed. Whether you struggle with emotional issues (anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, low self-esteem), addiction, grief and loss, or relationship/
family
issues, I would welcome the opportunity to support your desire for authentic personal growth and healing.
Tamara Spencer
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Are you working so hard in every aspect of your life only to feel like things still aren’t good enough? Like your relationships are destined for failure, you’ll never be able to cope with the curveballs life throws at you, and there’s something inside yourself that just feels… wrong? Maybe you've convinced yourself that if it just looks like you have the perfect career, relationship, and
family
, that somehow it will become your reality. I’ve been down this same road, and what I eventually realized was that, when I spent all my time focused on being "better" or achieving more, I lost sight of myself and those who mattered most to me.
Sarah Pinhal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a parent, do you often ask yourself how you could do things differently, feeling guilty or ashamed about the way you manage
family
situations? Struggling with cycles of negative emotion can leave you feeling alone, anxious, and depressed. Perhaps you feel disconnected from yourself, your partner, and/or your children, and you wish your
family
dynamic could come together more easily. Practicing acceptance and establishing emotional safety may seem like impossible feats, but know that there is a way.
Catherine Coolidge
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MDiv
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use an integrative style of therapy including
Family
Systems Theory, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
There are times in life when we feel stuck, overwhelmed or alone. Relationships are complicated and difficult. Life can be stressful, confusing and painful. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. I am a registered psychotherapist and work with individuals, couples and families. I believe my role as a therapist is to walk alongside you for part of your journey, holding your pain with you and working together to expand your perspective, and discover new strategies.
Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care
Registered Psychotherapist, RD, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care is a multi-disciplinary health care team that helps children, youth & adults recover from an eating disorder, while supporting the
family
unit every step of the way. We are committed to connecting you to care within 2 weeks of first contact to ensure no delay in the treatment process. It is common for us to support individuals who are waiting to begin working with their local public eating disorder program - once your name comes up on the waitlist, we arrange to transfer care to your new treatment team. We provide services via telehealth to help both urban & rural communities access care.
Mia Pintus
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
Verified
You are feeling so overwhelmed that it's hard to remember what "good" felt like. Some days you wonder if you ever actually felt good. On top of it all, there's Covid, and all these unprecedented worries, and limitations. The minor strains you felt in your life are suddenly exploding. Perhaps you work from home as you try to balance the needs of your
family
, and struggle with juggling it all. Maybe you feel angry and dread an uncertain future. Many people feel hopeless, frustrated, anxious, and stressed. You are challenged to manage enormous change with little time to process it. You feel like you are at the end of your rope.
Your Support Spot / T1D Support Spot
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and I am a registered social worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I offer counselling to individuals from all backgrounds, in a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space, whether in person or virtually. Whether you are managing anxiety, low self-esteem, difficult
family
dynamics, health issues or something else, reaching out for assistance is an investment in yourself. I aim to help you find balance through facilitating the development of coping skills to help you move forward with your life while managing its challenges.
London, ON N6A
& Online
Amjed Abojedi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CCC
Verified
Verified
Bilingual clinical Counselor / researcher possessing in-depth knowledge of child and
family
dynamic. Community-based Programs evaluator for children and families, assessment tools developer, and play therapy practitioner.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.