Emotionally Focused Therapists in Niagara on the Lake, ON
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
I offer a warm and personalized therapeutic space where clients can explore their stories, build resilience, and work toward meaningful growth. I am passionate about supporting clients through life transitions, identity development, and personal challenges, helping them uncover strengths and create positive change.
I offer a warm and personalized therapeutic space where clients can explore their stories, build resilience, and work toward meaningful growth. I am passionate about supporting clients through life transitions, identity development, and personal challenges, helping them uncover strengths and create positive change.
Jennifer Deprez
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), CHRL, BBA
2 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
As a licensed psychotherapist, I help individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges, recover from difficult experiences, and restore balance. My approach is centred on empathy, active listening, and developing personal therapeutic plans tailored to your unique needs. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, I support clients in addressing issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed. In a safe and supportive environment, we work together to release what’s holding you back—whether it’s pain, stress, or unresolved emotions—while fostering a sense of well-being and emotional clarity.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I help individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges, recover from difficult experiences, and restore balance. My approach is centred on empathy, active listening, and developing personal therapeutic plans tailored to your unique needs. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, I support clients in addressing issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed. In a safe and supportive environment, we work together to release what’s holding you back—whether it’s pain, stress, or unresolved emotions—while fostering a sense of well-being and emotional clarity.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Tara completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a Diploma in General Arts and Science from Humber College. She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Tara completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a Diploma in General Arts and Science from Humber College. She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
Graham Stuart Summerhayes
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
Everyone strives for a sense of fulfillment and meaning in their life. All too often we get lost along the way. The grind of daily living often leads us to become estranged from our loved ones and we can lose touch with our authentic selves. We can do better. We can have integrity in our relationships and be true to ourselves. We can achieve a sense of purpose in our lives while feeling content and worthy. Toward these ends, help is available.
Everyone strives for a sense of fulfillment and meaning in their life. All too often we get lost along the way. The grind of daily living often leads us to become estranged from our loved ones and we can lose touch with our authentic selves. We can do better. We can have integrity in our relationships and be true to ourselves. We can achieve a sense of purpose in our lives while feeling content and worthy. Toward these ends, help is available.
Navigating the challenges of our rapidly changing world can take a toll on our mental health and overall well-being. Many individuals, couples, and families are grappling with feelings of stress, loss, and burnout. The burdens of life can feel heavy, but taking care of your health and wellbeing should not be overlooked. I utilize a client-entered approach, and work collaboratively with you, to identify areas in your life that you wish to improve.
Navigating the challenges of our rapidly changing world can take a toll on our mental health and overall well-being. Many individuals, couples, and families are grappling with feelings of stress, loss, and burnout. The burdens of life can feel heavy, but taking care of your health and wellbeing should not be overlooked. I utilize a client-entered approach, and work collaboratively with you, to identify areas in your life that you wish to improve.
Feeling overwhelmed by change or resistant to life's challenges? You're not alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can uncover your inner strength and turn obstacles into powerful growth opportunities.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, together we’ll transform these challenges into moments of growth. I work alongside you to build resilience, gain clarity, and embrace change with confidence.
It’s time to move forward—stronger, wiser, and ready for whatever comes next. Let’s turn your journey into a path of empowerment and transformation.
Feeling overwhelmed by change or resistant to life's challenges? You're not alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can uncover your inner strength and turn obstacles into powerful growth opportunities.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, together we’ll transform these challenges into moments of growth. I work alongside you to build resilience, gain clarity, and embrace change with confidence.
It’s time to move forward—stronger, wiser, and ready for whatever comes next. Let’s turn your journey into a path of empowerment and transformation.
Maybe you're not feeling like yourself lately (worried, sad, irritable, lonely, stressed). Feeling like this can be exhausting. Maybe you have thought of reaching out for help, but even just the thought of that overwhelms you. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! Symptoms of anxiety and depression tend to keep us feeling stuck, creating negative thoughts of self, and preventing us from doing what we need the most...connecting. What 'they' don't want you to know is that when you find the courage to reach out, you are opening the door to new possibilities. You matter and you deserve to feel better! Together, you can heal.
Maybe you're not feeling like yourself lately (worried, sad, irritable, lonely, stressed). Feeling like this can be exhausting. Maybe you have thought of reaching out for help, but even just the thought of that overwhelms you. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! Symptoms of anxiety and depression tend to keep us feeling stuck, creating negative thoughts of self, and preventing us from doing what we need the most...connecting. What 'they' don't want you to know is that when you find the courage to reach out, you are opening the door to new possibilities. You matter and you deserve to feel better! Together, you can heal.
I will pull from creative arts interventions, somatics, emotionally focused therapy and internal family systems to support your process of healing.
I’m so grateful you’re here. Whether you are stepping into therapy for the first time, or looking to continue your journey, you are exactly where you need to be right now.
My role in the therapy space is to be a gentle guide to all; children, adolescents, adults and families who need to navigate difficult conversations. I believe each family member deserves safety and relatability when exploring their inner world of emotion and experiences impact day-to-day behaviours. I extend patience and ease to the process of emotional transformation for individuals and you will lead the pace and direction of our work.
I will pull from creative arts interventions, somatics, emotionally focused therapy and internal family systems to support your process of healing.
I’m so grateful you’re here. Whether you are stepping into therapy for the first time, or looking to continue your journey, you are exactly where you need to be right now.
My role in the therapy space is to be a gentle guide to all; children, adolescents, adults and families who need to navigate difficult conversations. I believe each family member deserves safety and relatability when exploring their inner world of emotion and experiences impact day-to-day behaviours. I extend patience and ease to the process of emotional transformation for individuals and you will lead the pace and direction of our work.
Helping health professionals and first responders overcome their mental health concerns, trauma, and life transitions is my specialty. Perhaps your family & friends say “You’re just not the same, you’re not like yourself”, as you have become withdrawn, irritable, angry or even aggressive. Do you find what used to be a rewarding work experience is becoming draining and overwhelming? Do you often get reminded of a distressing memory from work? If you startle easily, have aches and pains, or find it hard to concentrate and sleep, you might be wondering, why is this happening and what can I do to about this? I’m right here to help you.
Helping health professionals and first responders overcome their mental health concerns, trauma, and life transitions is my specialty. Perhaps your family & friends say “You’re just not the same, you’re not like yourself”, as you have become withdrawn, irritable, angry or even aggressive. Do you find what used to be a rewarding work experience is becoming draining and overwhelming? Do you often get reminded of a distressing memory from work? If you startle easily, have aches and pains, or find it hard to concentrate and sleep, you might be wondering, why is this happening and what can I do to about this? I’m right here to help you.
No matter where we are in life, we are vulnerable to experiencing overwhelming and unexpected challenges. Many of us, have moved through life without learning how to manage these difficult emotions in an adaptive and helpful way. As a result, we are prevented from connecting to our true emotional world and reject some of the core parts of ourselves. Left unacknowledged, these parts of ourselves can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and keep us stuck repeating old, unfulfilling patterns.
No matter where we are in life, we are vulnerable to experiencing overwhelming and unexpected challenges. Many of us, have moved through life without learning how to manage these difficult emotions in an adaptive and helpful way. As a result, we are prevented from connecting to our true emotional world and reject some of the core parts of ourselves. Left unacknowledged, these parts of ourselves can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and keep us stuck repeating old, unfulfilling patterns.
With a foundation rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I integrate elements of parts work (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
Like the phases of the moon, life moves through cycles of light and shadow. Some phases feel heavier, and in those times, support can make all the difference. Whether you’re navigating parenting struggles, mental health challenges, or trauma, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can feel seen and supported. I’m especially passionate about women’s mental health - moms, those facing postpartum or birth-related challenges, and individuals healing from religious or purity culture trauma. I also support 2SLGBTQ+ clients and people of all genders living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and CPTSD.
With a foundation rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I integrate elements of parts work (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
Like the phases of the moon, life moves through cycles of light and shadow. Some phases feel heavier, and in those times, support can make all the difference. Whether you’re navigating parenting struggles, mental health challenges, or trauma, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can feel seen and supported. I’m especially passionate about women’s mental health - moms, those facing postpartum or birth-related challenges, and individuals healing from religious or purity culture trauma. I also support 2SLGBTQ+ clients and people of all genders living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and CPTSD.
Our clinic provides compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families seeking support for emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. We see clients navigating everyday stressors to those managing complex trauma or mental health. A wide range of needs are addressed including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, medical leaves, relationship/couple/family conflicts, self-esteem and identity concerns, life transitions, grief, loss, emotional regulation, coping skills, and ADHD concerns. Get started by booking a free consult on our website today!
Our clinic provides compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families seeking support for emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. We see clients navigating everyday stressors to those managing complex trauma or mental health. A wide range of needs are addressed including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, medical leaves, relationship/couple/family conflicts, self-esteem and identity concerns, life transitions, grief, loss, emotional regulation, coping skills, and ADHD concerns. Get started by booking a free consult on our website today!
Do you suffer from intense emotions that you can’t seem to get under control? Maybe it feels like constantly being bombarded with intrusive thoughts or images that you just can’t get out of your head. Maybe you feel like no one really knows you or that you’ve never fully belonged. Maybe you work so hard every day to portray like everything is together but in the back of your mind there an insidious worry that things might just fall apart at any moment. Wherever you are at right now, I will meet you there and work with you to create a treatment plan that allows you to meet your own goals.
Do you suffer from intense emotions that you can’t seem to get under control? Maybe it feels like constantly being bombarded with intrusive thoughts or images that you just can’t get out of your head. Maybe you feel like no one really knows you or that you’ve never fully belonged. Maybe you work so hard every day to portray like everything is together but in the back of your mind there an insidious worry that things might just fall apart at any moment. Wherever you are at right now, I will meet you there and work with you to create a treatment plan that allows you to meet your own goals.
Do you feel triggered by sounds, scents, people, or objects? Are you often sad, angry, desperate, or feeling lost? Are daily routines making you tired, and negative thoughts constantly distracting you? Do you ever wonder if things will get better? Do you struggle with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or depression that affects your daily life, work performance, or relationships? Do you feel a loss of interest, little or no joy in your usual activities? These days, when many people live through trauma with a smile but are hurting inside, I can help you regain your focus, concentration, and peace of mind with cognitive behavioral therapy.
Do you feel triggered by sounds, scents, people, or objects? Are you often sad, angry, desperate, or feeling lost? Are daily routines making you tired, and negative thoughts constantly distracting you? Do you ever wonder if things will get better? Do you struggle with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, or depression that affects your daily life, work performance, or relationships? Do you feel a loss of interest, little or no joy in your usual activities? These days, when many people live through trauma with a smile but are hurting inside, I can help you regain your focus, concentration, and peace of mind with cognitive behavioral therapy.
Stacey is a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Stacey is here to support any individual searching for change, wanting a piece of the puzzle to be different somehow. Whether you are experiencing a shift in emotions or experiences, a little assistance goes a long way. Stacey is currently accepting new professionals for comprehensive clinical supervision. Most importantly, this journey is about you!
Stacey is a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Stacey is here to support any individual searching for change, wanting a piece of the puzzle to be different somehow. Whether you are experiencing a shift in emotions or experiences, a little assistance goes a long way. Stacey is currently accepting new professionals for comprehensive clinical supervision. Most importantly, this journey is about you!
If you want to stop being bossed around by that nasty voice in your head, deal with trauma or present concerns, feel less stressed, manage your anxiety, and feel grounded in who you truly are, then go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief... we've got you! Our approach to therapy isn't "just talking", and we promise to not just nod and ask you over and over "and how does that make you feel?" We have extensive knowledge in many different types of therapy and we tailor our approach to address your unique needs and goals. We will help you gain new perspectives and skills that will create lasting change and get you to where you want to be.
If you want to stop being bossed around by that nasty voice in your head, deal with trauma or present concerns, feel less stressed, manage your anxiety, and feel grounded in who you truly are, then go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief... we've got you! Our approach to therapy isn't "just talking", and we promise to not just nod and ask you over and over "and how does that make you feel?" We have extensive knowledge in many different types of therapy and we tailor our approach to address your unique needs and goals. We will help you gain new perspectives and skills that will create lasting change and get you to where you want to be.
I am looking to help adults and couples who have experienced trauma.
I am here to help you move forward as an individual or as a couple.
We will work together to strengthen you and/your partner.
I am looking to help adults and couples who have experienced trauma.
I am here to help you move forward as an individual or as a couple.
We will work together to strengthen you and/your partner.
I help Millennial and Gen Z individuals and couples navigate the messy, overwhelming, and fast-moving parts of modern life. If you're navigating infertility, parenthood, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, relationship struggles, identity exploration, people-pleasing, career pressure, dating fatigue, and the constant feeling of needing to “have it all together" then let's chat.
I help Millennial and Gen Z individuals and couples navigate the messy, overwhelming, and fast-moving parts of modern life. If you're navigating infertility, parenthood, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, relationship struggles, identity exploration, people-pleasing, career pressure, dating fatigue, and the constant feeling of needing to “have it all together" then let's chat.
We draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, and EFT, to help you navigate anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and other concerns.
Does finding the right therapist feel harder than it should?
You're ready to talk to someone. But now you're scrolling through profile after profile, trying to figure out who's the right fit. How do you know which therapist to choose? You don’t have to figure that out on your own. We are here to help.
We draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, and EFT, to help you navigate anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and other concerns.
Does finding the right therapist feel harder than it should?
You're ready to talk to someone. But now you're scrolling through profile after profile, trying to figure out who's the right fit. How do you know which therapist to choose? You don’t have to figure that out on your own. We are here to help.
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Nearby Emotionally Focused Counsellors Searches for Niagara on the Lake
- Beamsville
- Binbrook
- Fonthill
- Fort Erie
- Grimsby
- Niagara Falls
- Port Colborne
- Saint Catharines
- Smithville
- Thorold
- Waterdown
- Welland
Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.