Parenting Therapists in Oakville, ON
Through facilitated parent-child interactions with play, your child will build resilience and greater self awareness.
I am a registered psychotherapist, Certified Theraplay Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist with 30 years experience. My services are child and family-focused, helping children with behavioural challenges (self regulation), grief, separation anxiety, excess worry or anger and attachment related concerns. Services are covered by extended health insurance plans.
Through facilitated parent-child interactions with play, your child will build resilience and greater self awareness.
I am a registered psychotherapist, Certified Theraplay Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist with 30 years experience. My services are child and family-focused, helping children with behavioural challenges (self regulation), grief, separation anxiety, excess worry or anger and attachment related concerns. Services are covered by extended health insurance plans.
As a caregiver or parent, are you burning the candle at both ends, putting everyone's needs ahead of your own? Using your relationship or marriage as a crash pad at the end of the day? Imploding with rage, guilt or resentment? Wondering, what are these scary thoughts I’m having? Is it this hard for other parents? I see you and I am here for you.
All behavior has meaning. I will honor your experience with zero judgement. Instead of looking for what is wrong and how to fix it, we will look for what is right and use it. We will nurture self-compassion, develop practical coping skills, learn to live within our limits, build our relationship love umbrella, and enjoy a new sense of confidence and hope.
As a caregiver or parent, are you burning the candle at both ends, putting everyone's needs ahead of your own? Using your relationship or marriage as a crash pad at the end of the day? Imploding with rage, guilt or resentment? Wondering, what are these scary thoughts I’m having? Is it this hard for other parents? I see you and I am here for you.
All behavior has meaning. I will honor your experience with zero judgement. Instead of looking for what is wrong and how to fix it, we will look for what is right and use it. We will nurture self-compassion, develop practical coping skills, learn to live within our limits, build our relationship love umbrella, and enjoy a new sense of confidence and hope.
Parent Support: If you are noticing your child is not coping well at home, in the community and/or at school, and this is causing significant concerns, please contact me directly to discuss your worries.
I am a therapist derived of over 20 years of community based, direct service to families. I am educated with a masters of social work, honours bachelor of social work degree and child and youth worker diploma. Currently, I am accepting new clients seeking RSW- psychotherapy services. I offer support to Individuals, teens, couples and families. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Consultations are scheduled at no charge and provide us with the opportunity to speak directly, discuss your specific needs and decide if you would like to book a session from there. This is part of the process!
Parent Support: If you are noticing your child is not coping well at home, in the community and/or at school, and this is causing significant concerns, please contact me directly to discuss your worries.
I am a therapist derived of over 20 years of community based, direct service to families. I am educated with a masters of social work, honours bachelor of social work degree and child and youth worker diploma. Currently, I am accepting new clients seeking RSW- psychotherapy services. I offer support to Individuals, teens, couples and families. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Consultations are scheduled at no charge and provide us with the opportunity to speak directly, discuss your specific needs and decide if you would like to book a session from there. This is part of the process!
People come to therapy for different reasons - facing life transitions, parenting stress, family tension, infertility/miscarriage/pregnancy loss, workplace conflict, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, feeling unlike yourself or simply lost.
Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW) with a Masters of Social Work degree specializing in Health & Mental Health (University of Toronto). EMDR trained therapist through EMDRIA accredited program. Previous work experience with maternal mental health (Obstetrics/NICU - Sunnybrook). Completed internship training at Sunnybrook & SickKids Hospital (Toronto).
People come to therapy for different reasons - facing life transitions, parenting stress, family tension, infertility/miscarriage/pregnancy loss, workplace conflict, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, feeling unlike yourself or simply lost.
Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW) with a Masters of Social Work degree specializing in Health & Mental Health (University of Toronto). EMDR trained therapist through EMDRIA accredited program. Previous work experience with maternal mental health (Obstetrics/NICU - Sunnybrook). Completed internship training at Sunnybrook & SickKids Hospital (Toronto).
Nancy Friedman
Registered Social Worker, BAPsy, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6L
I offer individual, couple, co- parenting and family counselling in English and Hebrew, utilizing Anti-Oppressive Practice, Trauma Informed, Solution Focused Therapy & Cognitive Behavior Therapy .
Registered Social Work Services in English and Hebrew. Private and confidential individual, couple, family counselling and corporate workshops by phone and video sessions in Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia, Canada to help people out with any problems hindering their everyday lives.
I offer individual, couple, co- parenting and family counselling in English and Hebrew, utilizing Anti-Oppressive Practice, Trauma Informed, Solution Focused Therapy & Cognitive Behavior Therapy .
Registered Social Work Services in English and Hebrew. Private and confidential individual, couple, family counselling and corporate workshops by phone and video sessions in Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia, Canada to help people out with any problems hindering their everyday lives.
My areas of specialization are anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship conflict, addictions, domestic violence, parenting, and cultural issues.
I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW) with expertise in working with children (6 to 10), preteens (11 to 13), youth (14 to 19), and individuals who are experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges. I support clients and their family members in managing challenging emotions and relationships more effectively. My work focuses on providing clients with the skills and tools they need to effectively manage their daily lives and make positive changes.
My areas of specialization are anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship conflict, addictions, domestic violence, parenting, and cultural issues.
I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW) with expertise in working with children (6 to 10), preteens (11 to 13), youth (14 to 19), and individuals who are experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges. I support clients and their family members in managing challenging emotions and relationships more effectively. My work focuses on providing clients with the skills and tools they need to effectively manage their daily lives and make positive changes.
I aim to help individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds and experiences by supporting their concerns, navigating parenting, infidelity, or divorce, and managing the stress and anxiety brought on by everyday life or the grief and trauma of unwelcome circumstances.
My extensive experience as a mother and partner, working with individuals and relationships of every kind has equipped me with a practical approach to therapy grounded on wisdom and knowledge. Nothing will surprise me as I work to create a safe, judgment-free space for you to be yourself, supported as we travel this therapeutic path together.
I aim to help individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds and experiences by supporting their concerns, navigating parenting, infidelity, or divorce, and managing the stress and anxiety brought on by everyday life or the grief and trauma of unwelcome circumstances.
My extensive experience as a mother and partner, working with individuals and relationships of every kind has equipped me with a practical approach to therapy grounded on wisdom and knowledge. Nothing will surprise me as I work to create a safe, judgment-free space for you to be yourself, supported as we travel this therapeutic path together.
Maria Cristina Snook
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CC-PMH, CC-BRT, CC-PGL, CAIP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Welcoming a new baby can be both rewarding and challenging, no matter how experienced you are as a parent.
I primarily draw from therapeutic techniques found in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Relational-Cultural Therapy, as well as CBT, EFT, IFS and the Gottman Method, and will work with you to see what techniques fit you best.
Welcoming a new baby can be both rewarding and challenging, no matter how experienced you are as a parent.
I primarily draw from therapeutic techniques found in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Relational-Cultural Therapy, as well as CBT, EFT, IFS and the Gottman Method, and will work with you to see what techniques fit you best.
I provide support to those who struggle with anxiety, stress, life-transitions, emotion regulation, parenting and relationship challenges with a therapeutic approach of mindful self-compassion and ACT.
From personal experience, I know how challenging it can be to navigate mental healthcare and find the support you need. My goal is to foster a safe, respectful, and comfortable therapeutic alliance focused on addressing your struggles, promoting positive change, and enhancing your mental well-being.
I provide support to those who struggle with anxiety, stress, life-transitions, emotion regulation, parenting and relationship challenges with a therapeutic approach of mindful self-compassion and ACT.
From personal experience, I know how challenging it can be to navigate mental healthcare and find the support you need. My goal is to foster a safe, respectful, and comfortable therapeutic alliance focused on addressing your struggles, promoting positive change, and enhancing your mental well-being.
I work with parents either in relationship or separated, who are struggling with parenting due to relational break-down or children's behavioural issues.
I am an empathetic listener, an avid follower of current research in the area of relationships & parenting and a people-lover. Sharing your story is an important step in moving forward. I have a variety of strategies and coping techniques to share in order to help people improve the relationships they have with their children, teens, partner and co- parent.
I work with parents either in relationship or separated, who are struggling with parenting due to relational break-down or children's behavioural issues.
I am an empathetic listener, an avid follower of current research in the area of relationships & parenting and a people-lover. Sharing your story is an important step in moving forward. I have a variety of strategies and coping techniques to share in order to help people improve the relationships they have with their children, teens, partner and co- parent.
As a registered social worker, I use a strength-based approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, difficulties in relationships – including parent / child relationships, struggles with self-esteem, improving coping strategies, and more.
My hope is to provide a brave and safe space for my clients as we unpack parts of their story together. My practice is inspired by a client-centred approach with training in therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
As a registered social worker, I use a strength-based approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, difficulties in relationships – including parent / child relationships, struggles with self-esteem, improving coping strategies, and more.
My hope is to provide a brave and safe space for my clients as we unpack parts of their story together. My practice is inspired by a client-centred approach with training in therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Meet Our Parenting Counsellors
As a parent coach, couples counselor, and Individual, Child, and Family Therapist, I will help you to better understand negative interactional patterns that keep you stuck.
I provide parent coaching in the areas of affect regulation and impulse control, communication, and positive discipline that connects to your child’s heart. Certified in Trauma Counselling, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Gottman Couples counseling. These approaches improve emotional balance and well-being.
As a parent coach, couples counselor, and Individual, Child, and Family Therapist, I will help you to better understand negative interactional patterns that keep you stuck.
I provide parent coaching in the areas of affect regulation and impulse control, communication, and positive discipline that connects to your child’s heart. Certified in Trauma Counselling, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Gottman Couples counseling. These approaches improve emotional balance and well-being.
Let's discover those good reasons together, and find ways for you to live alongside anxiety and depression, stress and change, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and/or trauma.
With me, you can expect empathy, acceptance, warmth, and humour. My role is to create a safe, collaborative environment for you to share your pain and challenges, as well as your hopes and successes. Clients say that I "get" it, and this helps. With over 16 years of experience, I offer an integration of several therapeutic approaches to best suit your needs.
Let's discover those good reasons together, and find ways for you to live alongside anxiety and depression, stress and change, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and/or trauma.
With me, you can expect empathy, acceptance, warmth, and humour. My role is to create a safe, collaborative environment for you to share your pain and challenges, as well as your hopes and successes. Clients say that I "get" it, and this helps. With over 16 years of experience, I offer an integration of several therapeutic approaches to best suit your needs.
My areas of expertise include individual growth, parenting support, and strengthening the family system.
I offer a strengths-based, client-centered approach individually tailored to each client and the goals they present with. Some of the modalities I use include Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Bahavioural Therapy, and more, depending on my clients' presenting concerns and goals.
My areas of expertise include individual growth, parenting support, and strengthening the family system.
I offer a strengths-based, client-centered approach individually tailored to each client and the goals they present with. Some of the modalities I use include Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Bahavioural Therapy, and more, depending on my clients' presenting concerns and goals.
Stephanie Hanson
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW, OCT, ECE
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Online Only
Does parenting feel harder than you expected? Maybe your child has big emotions, meltdowns, or anxiety, and you're not sure how to help.
I co-create spaces where safety and connection are at the heart of our work. As a special education teacher and early childhood educator, I have 20 years of experience working with children and families. My approach is child-centred, attachment-based, and trauma-informed.
Does parenting feel harder than you expected? Maybe your child has big emotions, meltdowns, or anxiety, and you're not sure how to help.
I co-create spaces where safety and connection are at the heart of our work. As a special education teacher and early childhood educator, I have 20 years of experience working with children and families. My approach is child-centred, attachment-based, and trauma-informed.
Anastasia Marie Machan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA, RECE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I know the struggle of trying to positively parent in a world that doesn't always celebrate children and adolescents who operate outside of the box.
I specialize in working with children, youth, and adults who would benefit from a space that understands neurodiversity and is accepting of multiple identities. Our space is home-like and offers safety for families who are looking for holistic care.
I know the struggle of trying to positively parent in a world that doesn't always celebrate children and adolescents who operate outside of the box.
I specialize in working with children, youth, and adults who would benefit from a space that understands neurodiversity and is accepting of multiple identities. Our space is home-like and offers safety for families who are looking for holistic care.
Kristen Drozda Pace Counselling Pregnancy Postpartum Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, PMH-C, CYC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
In addition to individual therapy, we offer support for children and adolescent mental health, couples therapy, family therapy, and parenting coaching.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I specialize in women’s mental health, supporting clients through life transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Using a holistic approach, I help women address core challenges while fostering emotional well-being and resilience.
In addition to individual therapy, we offer support for children and adolescent mental health, couples therapy, family therapy, and parenting coaching.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I specialize in women’s mental health, supporting clients through life transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. Using a holistic approach, I help women address core challenges while fostering emotional well-being and resilience.
Over the course of my career, I've helped numerous clients to cope with a wide range of challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and parenting concerns.
I'm known for being a warm and caring individual, and I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all of my clients. I'm also committed to staying up to date on the latest developments in therapy techniques, and I regularly attend professional development workshops and conferences to ensure that my clients receive the best possible care.
Over the course of my career, I've helped numerous clients to cope with a wide range of challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and parenting concerns.
I'm known for being a warm and caring individual, and I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all of my clients. I'm also committed to staying up to date on the latest developments in therapy techniques, and I regularly attend professional development workshops and conferences to ensure that my clients receive the best possible care.
My areas of strength include: working with (and through) the experience of trauma, attachment issues, anger/aggression, ADHD, anxiety, depression, parent-child conflict, and separation/divorce.
Navigating some of life’s more difficult challenges can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. You might be feeling worried, stressed, angry and questioning your place in the world. It is my hope and honor to act as an empathic guide, by creating a safe and supportive environment in which you can explore any confusing or unsettling thoughts, emotions, behaviors and relationships you may be experiencing. I offer a collaborative and creative approach to help you cultivate a deeper understanding of any potentially negative patterns, and seek to enhance your strengths and resiliency to challenge and change them as they arise.
My areas of strength include: working with (and through) the experience of trauma, attachment issues, anger/aggression, ADHD, anxiety, depression, parent-child conflict, and separation/divorce.
Navigating some of life’s more difficult challenges can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. You might be feeling worried, stressed, angry and questioning your place in the world. It is my hope and honor to act as an empathic guide, by creating a safe and supportive environment in which you can explore any confusing or unsettling thoughts, emotions, behaviors and relationships you may be experiencing. I offer a collaborative and creative approach to help you cultivate a deeper understanding of any potentially negative patterns, and seek to enhance your strengths and resiliency to challenge and change them as they arise.
Louise Gleeson
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MSc, MA, MACP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
I have lived experience as a biracial person, partner and parent whose identity encompasses both my ancestral and lived experiences.
Are you struggling to feel connected to yourself or are you coming to terms with a new understanding of who you are? Do you yearn to belong to yourself and others in meaningful ways, but feel stuck in a story that no longer serves you? If you are ready to begin a journey that heals what is behind you and creates meaning in what lies ahead, I would be honoured to travel with you. Together, we will explore your sociocultural identities and lived experiences through a non-oppressive and non-judgmental lens.
I have lived experience as a biracial person, partner and parent whose identity encompasses both my ancestral and lived experiences.
Are you struggling to feel connected to yourself or are you coming to terms with a new understanding of who you are? Do you yearn to belong to yourself and others in meaningful ways, but feel stuck in a story that no longer serves you? If you are ready to begin a journey that heals what is behind you and creates meaning in what lies ahead, I would be honoured to travel with you. Together, we will explore your sociocultural identities and lived experiences through a non-oppressive and non-judgmental lens.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.