Relationship Issues Therapists in Oakville, ON
With over 25 years of experience as a Master's trained Social Worker, I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, infertility, and self-esteem.
In addition to individual therapy, I offer couples counseling to strengthen relationships and foster emotional security. Everyone deserves to feel heard and validated, especially in close relationships. I tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs, helping individuals, couples, and families build inner strength, self-compassion, and deeper connections.
With over 25 years of experience as a Master's trained Social Worker, I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, mood disorders, perinatal mental health, infertility, and self-esteem.
In addition to individual therapy, I offer couples counseling to strengthen relationships and foster emotional security. Everyone deserves to feel heard and validated, especially in close relationships. I tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs, helping individuals, couples, and families build inner strength, self-compassion, and deeper connections.
I have over 15 years of experience working with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, anger and stress management, trauma and grief/loss.
I have extensive experience working with people who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents and are struggling with issues such as chronic pain, phobias and posttraumatic stress disorder. I also work with individuals with chronic illness and those who are on short or long disability from their place of employment.
I have over 15 years of experience working with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, anger and stress management, trauma and grief/loss.
I have extensive experience working with people who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents and are struggling with issues such as chronic pain, phobias and posttraumatic stress disorder. I also work with individuals with chronic illness and those who are on short or long disability from their place of employment.
I help with trauma, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.
My ideal client has a sense that something isn’t quite right and feels ready to explore it in therapy. They may be navigating trauma, identity questions, or emotional patterns, and are open to engaging in a reflective process that takes time, care, and thoughtful effort.
I help with trauma, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.
My ideal client has a sense that something isn’t quite right and feels ready to explore it in therapy. They may be navigating trauma, identity questions, or emotional patterns, and are open to engaging in a reflective process that takes time, care, and thoughtful effort.
We help people untangle anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles, so they can start feeling like themselves again.
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We help people untangle anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles, so they can start feeling like themselves again.
Accepting NEW Clients! – Is it JUST US, or does it feel like the WORLD is coming apart at the seams?! Every day brings another wave of political chaos, war, & environmental crises—& it’s exhausting. If doomscrolling has left you feeling anxious, helpless, or just plain fried, you’re not alone. When the world feels unpredictable, even unsafe, it’s natural to feel on edge. SO many of us are experiencing a growing form of anxiety called geopolitical anxiety. But you don’t have to disconnect completely or pretend everything’s fine to feel better. You just need a way to breathe, refocus, and regain stability—and that’s where we come in.
She looks forward to meeting you and developing a long-standing and fruitful relationship in client care.
Ellie Borden, BA, RP - Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach, and Clinical Director of Mind By Design. Ms. Borden is now a successful international author with years of experience in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), anxiety/depression, PTSD, psychological assessments, couple and family therapy, corporate transformation, and much more.
She looks forward to meeting you and developing a long-standing and fruitful relationship in client care.
Ellie Borden, BA, RP - Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach, and Clinical Director of Mind By Design. Ms. Borden is now a successful international author with years of experience in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), anxiety/depression, PTSD, psychological assessments, couple and family therapy, corporate transformation, and much more.
You might be looking to get through a difficult time or a difficult relationship; or trying to navigate a psychiatric diagnosis; or you might be interested in creating meaning and purpose – I offer a safe, non judgmental and supportive space to facilitate your healing.
I work with a humanistic integrative approach - trained both in Canada and overseas with a focus on humanistic, existential and spiritual theories on human functioning, and additional focus on recovery from trauma . Whether you're a thinker or a feeler, I am qualified to facilitate your healing using both short and long-term approaches.
You might be looking to get through a difficult time or a difficult relationship; or trying to navigate a psychiatric diagnosis; or you might be interested in creating meaning and purpose – I offer a safe, non judgmental and supportive space to facilitate your healing.
I work with a humanistic integrative approach - trained both in Canada and overseas with a focus on humanistic, existential and spiritual theories on human functioning, and additional focus on recovery from trauma . Whether you're a thinker or a feeler, I am qualified to facilitate your healing using both short and long-term approaches.
Crystal Gerlach: Individual And Couples Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MA, RP, RSW
6 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
My practice is focused on those with anxiety, depression, trauma, health and relationship issues.
My approach is collaborative to help you explore important issues. You will develop deeper understanding of difficult emotions and experiences so they don't interfere with the things that are important to you or your relationship. You will build on personal resilience and coping. Therapy will help you find the clarity, connection, and meaning you deserve!
My practice is focused on those with anxiety, depression, trauma, health and relationship issues.
My approach is collaborative to help you explore important issues. You will develop deeper understanding of difficult emotions and experiences so they don't interfere with the things that are important to you or your relationship. You will build on personal resilience and coping. Therapy will help you find the clarity, connection, and meaning you deserve!
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or unresolved trauma or loss, we can work together to uncover the underlying dynamics and develop new, healthier ways to cope and connect.
My approach supports meaningful and lasting change through collaboration, self-knowledge and exploration. By taking a deeper look within, you can gain insight into yourself and uncover the roots of your symptoms and challenges.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or unresolved trauma or loss, we can work together to uncover the underlying dynamics and develop new, healthier ways to cope and connect.
My approach supports meaningful and lasting change through collaboration, self-knowledge and exploration. By taking a deeper look within, you can gain insight into yourself and uncover the roots of your symptoms and challenges.
Are you happy with your sexual relationship?
Quality couples therapy can assist partners in identifying the underlying emotional upsets and/or injuries that are making it difficult for the couple to connect in a meaningful and desired way and repair those injuries, so that the relationship is able to heal and grow.
Are you happy with your sexual relationship?
Quality couples therapy can assist partners in identifying the underlying emotional upsets and/or injuries that are making it difficult for the couple to connect in a meaningful and desired way and repair those injuries, so that the relationship is able to heal and grow.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples understand their differences, feel closer, communicate better and achieve a fulfilling and loving relationship.
Asking for help with a problem or directions for where you want to go is not an admission of failure. It is the signature of a person likely to succeed. I believe that each person is uniquely created for success and that your struggles can be a stepping stone to fulfillment. With skills and talents developed in the business arena, in volunteer work with youth and female victims and training in adult education, I provide you with STRATEGIES, SOLUTIONS and the SUPPORT to make this happen. I focus on your fears and hopes and guide you through change.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples understand their differences, feel closer, communicate better and achieve a fulfilling and loving relationship.
Asking for help with a problem or directions for where you want to go is not an admission of failure. It is the signature of a person likely to succeed. I believe that each person is uniquely created for success and that your struggles can be a stepping stone to fulfillment. With skills and talents developed in the business arena, in volunteer work with youth and female victims and training in adult education, I provide you with STRATEGIES, SOLUTIONS and the SUPPORT to make this happen. I focus on your fears and hopes and guide you through change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, unresolved trauma or relationship issues with your partner, parent or yourself?
I offer various therapeutic modalities: DBT, IFS, Trauma Informed, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment-based Therapy, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion based approaches. My unique skill is to combine talk therapy with body-centered approaches to enhance awareness of patterns that no longer serve, increasing wholeness and integration.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, unresolved trauma or relationship issues with your partner, parent or yourself?
I offer various therapeutic modalities: DBT, IFS, Trauma Informed, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment-based Therapy, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion based approaches. My unique skill is to combine talk therapy with body-centered approaches to enhance awareness of patterns that no longer serve, increasing wholeness and integration.
My expertise also extends to couples therapy, utilizing evidence based models to enhance communication and relationship dynamics.
Thank you for taking this first step in therapy and self-growth. Starting is the most difficult part.If you're ready to explore, grow, and make positive changes, I'm here to support you on this journey. Together, we can work towards a better understanding of yourself and find effective strategies for feeling, thinking, and acting in ways that reflect your true potential. I gently encourage you to reach out when you're ready to take this step. I offer a sliding scale depending on your finances.
My expertise also extends to couples therapy, utilizing evidence based models to enhance communication and relationship dynamics.
Thank you for taking this first step in therapy and self-growth. Starting is the most difficult part.If you're ready to explore, grow, and make positive changes, I'm here to support you on this journey. Together, we can work towards a better understanding of yourself and find effective strategies for feeling, thinking, and acting in ways that reflect your true potential. I gently encourage you to reach out when you're ready to take this step. I offer a sliding scale depending on your finances.
If you or someone in your life is struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief or relationship conflicts, know that you don't have to do it alone.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I am also a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist. I have extensive experience helping individuals, couples & families dealing with relational, emotional and mental health challenges.
If you or someone in your life is struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief or relationship conflicts, know that you don't have to do it alone.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I am also a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist. I have extensive experience helping individuals, couples & families dealing with relational, emotional and mental health challenges.
I can support you with various concerns including relationship issues, emotional distress, anxiety, grief, trauma and can work with individuals, couples, and families.
I use a client-centered model which meets you where you are emotionally, and we work collaboratively to find an approach that fits your needs. I offer an eclectic model of therapy that is based in attachment and integrates interventions from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
I can support you with various concerns including relationship issues, emotional distress, anxiety, grief, trauma and can work with individuals, couples, and families.
I use a client-centered model which meets you where you are emotionally, and we work collaboratively to find an approach that fits your needs. I offer an eclectic model of therapy that is based in attachment and integrates interventions from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
David is an individual, couples/ relationship, and family therapist.
As an Elementary School Teacher since 2001, David has worked with children and youth in the learning environment, and supported students with a broad range of issues, including loneliness, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. David has a therapeutic framework that fosters self-discovery, as well as identifying and resisting shame.
David is an individual, couples/ relationship, and family therapist.
As an Elementary School Teacher since 2001, David has worked with children and youth in the learning environment, and supported students with a broad range of issues, including loneliness, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. David has a therapeutic framework that fosters self-discovery, as well as identifying and resisting shame.
I work with couples who want to restore their relationship to what it once was.
Life can be challenging at times. Are you facing difficulties in your romantic, family, or parenting relationships? Do you feel misunderstood or unheard by your friends and family? Are you struggling with work-related issues, self-esteem, or confidence? I'm here to help you navigate these challenges.
I work with couples who want to restore their relationship to what it once was.
Life can be challenging at times. Are you facing difficulties in your romantic, family, or parenting relationships? Do you feel misunderstood or unheard by your friends and family? Are you struggling with work-related issues, self-esteem, or confidence? I'm here to help you navigate these challenges.
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.
One of my specialties includes working with families where one or more individuals is substance involved. This may include the use/abuse/dependence of drugs, prescription medication, alcohol or gambling. I help family members who often feel isolated, helpless and overwhelmed face the many challenges of supporting their loved one who is substance involved.
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.
One of my specialties includes working with families where one or more individuals is substance involved. This may include the use/abuse/dependence of drugs, prescription medication, alcohol or gambling. I help family members who often feel isolated, helpless and overwhelmed face the many challenges of supporting their loved one who is substance involved.
Hi there, I am a Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist with 14 plus years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief, trauma and relationship issues.
I am trained in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) , EMI (Eye Movement Integration), EFT( Emotionally Focussed Therapy) and Mindfulness. I am also a trained breathwork and meditation teacher so I like to add some breathwork exercises and meditations in my sessions.
Hi there, I am a Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist with 14 plus years of experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief, trauma and relationship issues.
I am trained in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) , EMI (Eye Movement Integration), EFT( Emotionally Focussed Therapy) and Mindfulness. I am also a trained breathwork and meditation teacher so I like to add some breathwork exercises and meditations in my sessions.
With specialized training in trauma-informed care, I understand how past experiences shape emotions, behaviours, and relationship dynamics.
In couples therapy, we will work together to improve communication, break negative interaction patterns, rebuild trust, rekindle intimate connection, enhance emotional responsiveness, foster emotional connection and security, and navigate conflicts in a way that depends connection and understanding.
With specialized training in trauma-informed care, I understand how past experiences shape emotions, behaviours, and relationship dynamics.
In couples therapy, we will work together to improve communication, break negative interaction patterns, rebuild trust, rekindle intimate connection, enhance emotional responsiveness, foster emotional connection and security, and navigate conflicts in a way that depends connection and understanding.
Hello, my name is Aleena Aligour, and I am looking forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you.
Throughout the years, I had the opportunity to work with a variety of different populations, cultures, ages and genders. My experience has taught me that everyone’s journey towards healing is unique. With personalized care, support and guidance, you can reach your goals, and make meaningful changes in your life.
Hello, my name is Aleena Aligour, and I am looking forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you.
Throughout the years, I had the opportunity to work with a variety of different populations, cultures, ages and genders. My experience has taught me that everyone’s journey towards healing is unique. With personalized care, support and guidance, you can reach your goals, and make meaningful changes in your life.
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While the need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.