Emotionally Focused Therapists in Oakville, ON
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Jennifer Ellison
Psychological Associate, MA
Verified
I have expertise as a certified individual and couple therapist and supervisor in
Emotionally Focused
/Emotion-Focused Therapy in North America and abroad.
***Currently not accepting new clients.*** Are you struggling with feeling sad, alone, anxious, or stuck in your life or relationship? Do you find yourself uncertain of your path forward in your relationship, including how to make it better or whether to stay or go? Has nothing seemed to help enough or at all? I’m glad you’re here. It takes courage to reach out for help, especially when you’re feeling stuck. I can help you feel heard, get clear on your goals and path, and reach the relief and meaningful change you’re looking for. The confusion can lift and you can breathe again. You don’t have to go it alone anymore.
Chloe Kitcheman-Choi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
I draw from evidence based approaches including Internal Family Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and
Emotionally Focused
Therapy.
I am passionate about therapy as I have witnessed the freedom, growth, and empowerment it can provide. I believe having a compassionate witness to our lives is inherently healing and it is an honour to be a part of this process. Our work together can help you to make sense of recurring feelings, behaviours, and experiences, and establish new ways of relating to self and others with an increased sense of connection. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I hold an MA in Counselling and Spirituality with a specialization in couples therapy, as well as a BA in Psychology.
Isabelle Perkins
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified
I offer a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, primarily drawing from
Emotionally Focused
, Sensorimotor, and Cognitive Behavioural therapies.
Feeling seen, heard and known by another is a catalyst for healing. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can explore, reflect and grow. As a client, you are the expert of your own experiences and we will honour your expertise by exploring the challenges you have encountered and the unique ways in which you have navigated life thus far. We will also work with your emotions, thoughts and physical experiences to develop new ways of responding that bring you closer to the life you envision for yourself.
David Johnston
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CRPO, OCT
Verified
Specific treatment approaches include evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including: Cognitive Behavior,
Emotionally Focused
Couples, Narrative, Solution Focused, and Family Systems Therapies.
David is an individual, couples/relationship, and family therapist. He believes in creating a safe space where people of all backgrounds are welcome, and where clients feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. He works together with clients to empower inherent strengths and skills in those that he sees. Here, clients can discover greater feelings of connection, understanding, curiosity and mindfulness in their lives.
Jodi Rouah
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I do employ a variety of therapeutic tool but specialize in
Emotionally Focused
(Individual/Couple/Family) Therapy.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. My hope is that through our work together you feel empowered to understand, strengthen and repair your relationship with self and other, even when it doesn't seem possible. I work from a collaborative and client centered stance; facilitating individuals, couples and families towards a greater understanding of their emotional responses and needs. As we become aware of ourselves and our needs, we have a better sense of where to make changes. My specialties include Maternal Mental Health (pregnancy/postpartum), Substance Use & Addiction, relationship struggles and Hold Me Tight Workshops.
Leigh C Clarke
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Hi, thank you for visiting my page. I believe the therapeutic relationship must be built on trust and connection in order to be effective. In my practice I offer a safe, inclusive, non judgemental environment. I encourage emotional exploration and expression and I am here for you, to listen and facilitate with compassion. My hope for our work together, is you will move forward in a meaningful way and find strength and new tools to take with you. The foundation of my practice has been built on spirituality, mindfulness and
emotionally focused
therapy-attachment science. I also work with somatic inquiry and energy therapies.
Paula Servin
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW, CTIC
Verified
With couples, I am trained in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (EFT).
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, sad or disconnected? Are you struggling with relationships, past difficulties or trauma, or with coping with something new? With individuals and couples, I offer support when it becomes too difficult to manage alone. Take this opportunity to explore/share emotions, heal traumas, find compassion for yourself and others, as well as develop new coping strategies. For couples, I will guide you in heartfelt conversations to build and reconnect. Discover how you can experience a life and relationships based on your own strengths, choices and values.
Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MCP, RP, C Hyp
Verified
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
Monica Chi Eaton
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PhD, RSW
Verified
I draw from a broad range of approaches including Attachment Theory, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (EFT), and Gottman Method Couple Therapy.
I am a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with expertise in the delivery of evidence-supported treatments for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues proven to work. Through my counselling practice, I provide clients with the skills and tools they need to manage their emotions and conflicts more effectively. My role as a therapist is to support clients in making positive changes that improve their lives and relationships. My goal is to help my clients gradually become their own therapist and for couples to become excited about their relationships.
Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, MA, CHyp, RP#6934
Verified
I also use
Emotionally Focused
Couple, Family & Step Family therapy and combine EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), sensorimotor psychotherapy techniques and interventions based on the principles of Theraplay® to help families and individual's THRIVE.
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
Katherine Tomkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, BASc, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified
I have been a therapist and clinical supervisor in family service agencies and private practice for over twenty years, most recently as Manager and Clinical Supervisor in the University of Guelph's Couple and Family Therapy training program. These experiences have provided me with the skills necessary to help people dealing with a diverse range of life's challenges. I have worked successfully with individuals, couples and families struggling with physical and mental illnesses, addictions, trauma, grief and loss, affairs, separation and divorce as well as other family stresses. I am a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor with the AAMFT, and the OAMFT.
Mariola Malasinski
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Daytime appointments are available online for individuals and couples. I specialize in marriage and couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I am a certified couples therapist in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (EFT). It is my privilege to assist clients who are curious and motivated about change. If you are at a crossroads – whether that is a “mid life crisis”, or want to save your marriage or re-vision who you are in various facets of your life - I am here to help. I can assist you to enter on a spiritual path, to invite more love and closeness into your relationships and help you decrease anxiety and depression.
Marilyn Turner
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
We will work together to create achievable goals utilizing Cognitive, Psychodynamic and
Emotionally Focused
therapies, among others.
In my thirty eight years of providing social work and psychotherapy services, I have learned that people seek counselling when they find themselves in difficult and painful situations. To makes matters more complex, the coping skills that they have learned to date are not providing relief or resolution. To put it simply - my clients want help in becoming “unstuck”. Counselling provides an opportunity to be understood and to learn new ways of perceiving and solving problems. My clients are able to expand their capacity to cope with multiple stressors and conflicts and are able to create a new vision of themselves and their future.
Abeer Faruqui
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Verified
I specialize in couples therapy and use the research-based Gottman Method, as well as
Emotionally Focused
Therapy.
It's normal to feel overwhelmed and alone when you are going though a challenging time. Psychotherapy - for individuals or couples - is a great way to receive guidance and emotional support from a non-judgmental neutral professional. It provides a safe and supportive environment to explore your thoughts and feelings and can teach you life-long skills, such as better communication in your relationships or tools for personal mental wellness. My aim is to help you nourish meaningful connection with yourself and your most important relationships.
Hayllie Durette
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), DTATI, BFA
Verified
I understand that art therapy is not for everyone, by providing a combination of
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, compassion, and understanding I hope to provide a space for healing, growth, and transformation that is right for you.
As both an Art Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I am dedicated to creating a space that values and accepts everyone. I believe that therapy is not one size fits all and I will work alongside you to support you on your journey in a way that is most comfortable for you. Art therapy is a creative approach that allows for a deep connection between your mind and body, allowing you to explore yourself through a different lens. Bringing creative elements into sessions can be an empowering way to heal and understand yourself. No previous art experience is required.
Afreen Chowdhury
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I draw from evidence-based therapy approaches including, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems Theory.
Do you feel like your past is haunting you OR your future is taunting you? Until we address that anxiety, depression, or trauma, we will continue to feel out of control or that nothing ever changes. In counselling, we will explore your pattern of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours and how they are linked to the problems in your life. You will learn more yourself, your attachment styles, relationships, trauma responses, and more. You will learn to effectively cope in stressful situations by using advanced coping techniques from various therapy methods.
Schuler Counselling
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified
Schuler Counselling is a highly specialized, clinically comprehensive private clinic. Assessment and counselling services are offered to children, youth and their families, and adults in both Oakville and Toronto. This multidisciplinary clinical service is made-up of social work, psychology, child and youth care, expressive arts, and psychiatry support.
Kyla Baird (Supervised Practice)
Psychologist, CPsych
Verified
I am Clinical Psychologist (supervised practice) who works with children and adolescents. I have a breadth of experience in comprehensive psychological assessments, individual and group therapies.
Christine Lee
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I believe we all have strength to change within ourselves to get through tough times in life. Sometimes we can do it on our own. Other times we need a helping hand. My aim is to assist you in finding that strength within you to make positive changes during challenging times.
Benjamin Gibson
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified
I am passionate about collaborating with clients in order to contribute to meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients, tailoring my approach in a way that best honours each person's unique potential, preferences, values, strengths and goals. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, respect, compassion, acceptance, validation and understanding. Through insight, self-awareness and the acquisition of tools geared towards coping with life's challenges, I believe that the therapeutic process is invaluable in nurturing and supporting healing in my clients' lives and relationships.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an approach to therapy that helps clients identify their emotions, learn to explore and experience them, to understand them and then to manage them. Oakville Emotionally Focused Therapy embraces the idea that emotions can be changed, first by arriving at or 'living' the maladaptive emotion (e.g. loss, fear or shame) in session, and then learning to transform it. Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples seeks to break the negative emotion cycles within relationships, emphasizing the importance of the attachment bond between couples, and how nurturing of the attachment bonds and an empathetic understanding of each others emotions can break the cycles. Check these Oakville Emotionally Focused Therapy professionals for individual or Emotionally Focused couples therapy in Oakville