Therapists in Niagara Falls, ON

You may be struggling with a lot of change and transition and/or STRESS in your life. You are not clear about what to do next. You may be feeling sad, anxious or angry or you are finding that your relationship(s) with your partner, family, friends or co-workers aren't as fulfilling as you would like. You may have experienced a recent loss or trauma and just need someone who will listen with compassion and caring. Or, you may be ready to work through issues from the past that continue to trouble you today.

Finding someone to trust as you are managing through turbulent times is stressful, and can be overwhelming. I thank you for considering me as part of this journey. Specializing in strength-based approaches to assist individuals, families, and couples to find balance in daily living. I work hard to build solid relationships through understanding and trust while offering an opportunity to challenge growth in my clients though healing of the past and paving new paths to the future.

You likely may "feel stuck", which is why you are considering counselling. It takes self-awareness to reach out and courage to make the call. I recognize these qualities and because of this, I am passionate about empowering individuals and couples to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered. I believe the key to well-being is learning how to be your authentic self-- with balance. In "Individual counselling", you can expect unwavering acceptance. In "couples counselling," you can expect an impartial mediator. I also offer Pet grief counselling. Learn how to move from "Feeling Stuck" to "Feeling Empowered." Empathetic, Compassionate and Professional services

Is your child's behaviour driving you crazy? Is your child or teen suffering from Depression, anxiety, or other problems? Do you want your child or teen to feel healthy, happy, and get along with you? I specialize in the treatment of child, youth and family mental health concerns, including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, self-harm, OCD, anger, Autism/aspergers, separation/divorce, and behaviour problems (defiance, aggression, hostility). I have over 15 years of experience in child and youth mental health, including work in community counselling centers, hospital psychiatric treatment, and residential treatment centers.

Karen McCafferty BSW MSW RSW. We all have times in our lives when we need someone to talk to and help work through issues. I support men and women of all ages, & I’d be happy to talk to you. I have experience with individual & family counselling. I enjoy working with adolescents & young adults utilizing CBT for self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship/interpersonal issues, weight management, identity concerns & overcoming loss and grief by identifying triggers, supporting client strengths & building effective coping skills. For remote or home bound clients: tele-counselling and video counselling Is offered.

Having the same old argument with your partner that never gets resolved? Men are you wrestling with down and persistent sad thoughts which keeps you up at night, and can't focus at work during the day? I am a registered psychotherapist, who has been working with individuals, groups, and couples for over 20 years. I help couples understand their problems, improve their communication, in order to reconnect to the love that first brought them together. For men, I can help to regain your confidence at home and work. For work groups, I can administer and walk you through assessments that will help you develop and work better as a team.

I believe that anyone can benefit from counselling. We all have our struggles and sometimes talking with someone in a safe, supportive and confidential environment can help to see things differently, develop new skills to put toward problems, and create new meaning about your own personal story. The most important factor in the therapeutic relationship, as in any relationship, is feeling safe and understood. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and open space in which to deepen your self-awareness and reach your goals.

Suffering from PTSD? Feeling Depressed? Frustrated? Anxious? CBT Niagara can help you change the way you are thinking, feeling, and responding to certain stressors. CBT is a well researched form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is short-term therapy designed to teach skills and strategies so a person can gain better control of their life. At CBT Niagara, we run therapy groups as well as provide individual sessions. CBT Niagara is run by registered members of the College of Psychologists thus patients can access their workplace benefits.

The Play Clinic provides a safe and secure place for children, youth, adults, and families to heal as they work through emotional, behavioural, and relational issues. We use modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy(EFT), Acceptance and Committement Therapy (ACT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Theraplay, Play Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and the Neurosequential Model to inform our work and support clients of all ages in their healing.

While psychological therapy can address some deep and painful issues, it doesn't need to be all about pain and suffering. In fact, it is often more about understanding yourself and others differently. It is about learning how to cope with challenging situations such as relationship dissatisfaction, uncertainty over the future, transitioning from one situation to another, handling strong emotions like fear, loss, or anger, and healing pains from the past. These universal experiences can be overwhelming. I can help you navigate them more smoothly and set yourself up for success on the other side of it.

It's not easy to seek out support, and I empathize with your struggles given my own lived experience. I work extensively with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, and relationship issues. I specialize in sexual abuse for individuals of all ages, as well as domestic violence. I support members of the LGBTQ+ community as a proud ally. I work with all ages and I would be happy to provide you with the support you deserve.

I believe in gaining an understanding of where you are in an effort to help you get where you'd like to be. I believe that growth and change are possible with time, effort, and commitment. I am comfortable working with a variety of emotional and behavioural challenges and look forward to helping you reach your goals. I view counselling as an interactive and collaborative process that is based on your individual needs. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, OCD, relationship issues, life transitions, and Post Traumatic Stress. My approach is client-centered and cognitive behavioral based.

My practice is up to date as I recently attended training in NYC with Terry Real, couples therapist guru who has taught me so much that I am excited to share with couples and individuals. Sessions with me include looking at childhood trauma (from the work of Pia Mellody) and the times you did not get the nurturing you needed and deserved and how this affects your adult love relationships. Come learn many new techniques and start making positive changes today.

I provide a non-judgmental, confidential, responsive space to process, gain insight, knowledge and strategies, and work towards resolution. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, with elements of Narrative Therapy, CBT, EFT, etc., I primarily work through the exploration of relationship dynamics and patterns, addressing attachment wounds, and using a focus on emotions and cognition. Perhaps you are dissatisfied with your relationships, or are not getting along with a family member or co-worker, are feeling alone or stressed? Compassion and empathy based, I encourage self-compassion, self-acceptance and authentic self-expression.

I carefully tailor my approach to serve the needs of my patients. My interventions usually involve the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, augmented by Person-Centred approaches. In all interventions, I emphasize the strengths that each individual brings to resolving life-problems. I provide assessments and treatment for various conditions, including depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, anger management problems, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual compulsions, personality disorders, hoarding disorder, adjustment to trauma and loss, and co-occurring addiction disorders.

Life can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling helpless and alone. It is not easy to find your way forward. Recreating yourself in a way that embraces who you are and where you've been, to empower you to move towards a life you may envision, is not simple but it can be done. My goal is to help you find this path. Whether faced with a lifetime of challenges, or impacted by a single traumatic event, I bring empathy, warmth, compassion and understanding to the relationship. From that place of safety, I will support you to find the road to acceptance, healing, and peace of mind.

Accepting new clients! Support for body image, disordered eating, anxiety and depression. Are you constantly on a diet? Do you think your life would be better if only you could lose some weight? Do worry about what others think about how you look? If you feel guilty food and your body, we can help. Our counsellors are compassionate, and client-centred. They are registered psychotherapists who have a wide variety of experience and training to support you through disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, and a variety of other mental health concerns including addiction and trauma.

Feeling Depressed? Frustrated? Anxious? CBT Niagara can help you change the way you are thinking, feeling, and responding to certain stressors. CBT is a well researched form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is short-term therapy designed to teach skills and strategies so a person can gain better control of their life. At CBT Niagara, in St. Catharines, we run therapy groups as well as provide individual sessions. CBT Niagara is run by registered members of the College of Psychologists thus patients can access their workplace benefits.