Therapists in Saint Catharines, ON

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 counseling as an interactive and collaborative process that is based on your individual needs. I work with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, eating disorders, relationship issues, life transitions and Post Traumatic Stress. My approach is client-centered and cognitive behavioral based.

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.

Most of the people you know would say you seem just fine. But really, you're just going through the motions. You put on a smile when you actually really feel sad, numb, hopeless, angry, overwhelmed or all of the above. Feelings of fear, shame and guilt guide your choices. You've lost interest in things you used to enjoy and find yourself preferring to stay home. Maybe you've started having anxiety and panic attacks. Now you can't even sleep well and have started to engage in self destructive thoughts and behaviours. You just don’t feel like yourself.

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.

I have vacancy to supervise a few counsellors/ therapists. My style is to follow your individual style and provide suggestions to fit your treatment methodology of choice. I believe supervision can effectively support continuous professional growth whether a new or already seasoned therapist.

It is highly unlikely that anyone gets through life without some type of challenge at some time in his or her life. Individuals who seek therapy are serious about addressing these challenges in order to live a more balanced, fulfilling life. I work with clients to first understand the issue, explore options and to form new understanding of themselves and their experience. I view the work my client and I undertake together in session as highly valuable and of critical importance to the overall health and stability of the individual.

There’s a sense of being trapped in your current situation and it’s only going to get worse. You're feeling overwhelmed or depressed despite having things that are supposed to make you happy. It seems like you’ve made all the right choices in life but you're finding less meaning and less fulfillment. Relationships with others aren't as engaging and you've lost enjoyment from activities that used to bring you joy. It's frustrating because you've been able to figure out so much on your own but you can't quite seem to help yourself with this. It can be scary to reach out for help and be vulnerable.

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.

You hate looking at yourself in the mirror due to distorted body image. You are anxious around food and whether or not you have lost weight. You find it hard to get out of bed in the morning. It is hard to find the motivation to do the things you used to enjoy. Every day seems like a burden that takes all your energy. Does this sound like you or someone you know? I may be able to help you. Contact me for a free consultation to see if I would be a good fit for you.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Canadian Counsellor. My goal as a therapist is to work with clients to help overcome challenges and obstacles and make positive changes, recognizing their strengths and gaining a feeling of control over their lives. I work with children and adults struggling with trauma, eating disorders, and mood disorders.

I think it’s safe to say you’ve come looking for some answers to questions you have, perhaps ones you’ve had for a long time. And, I think you have a lot of those important answers to puzzling questions inside you. I am open to working with individuals, couples and families with regards to a diverse range of challenges (e.g. trauma, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, various mental health diagnoses, anxiety, aging etc.)

If you are affected by stress, anxiety or depression, or need post adoption support, please let me help you to find your inner strengths so that you can feel renewed hope. My background of working with people who experience mental health challenges, family crisis, and changing family dynamics through adoption, leads me to have a passion for teaching and guiding people as they adjust to life situations and make the changes they choose to make. Finding a way forward when dealing with the stress and changes resulting from COVID 19 is something we can do together.

I offer an empathic approach that empowers and motivates you in your unique therapeutic process. Every human being has the capacity for personal growth; to create meaning; strive toward balance; to fulfill their own potential. ​ I offer support and structure so that you can build on your creativity, wisdom, self-compassion and personal resilience. ​ Providing you with a respectful, confidential space to speak about your personal/family history, formative experiences, beliefs, feelings, and motivations. You will be encouraged to explore your life experiences, to trust yourself, connect with your innate resourcefulness, develop adaptive ways of approaching your challenges and to engage in satisfying and effective actions that reinforce or facilitate further growth.​ ​I believe that there is strength in our diversity. Each individual brings their distinct experience, talents and culture to their healing journey. I strive to provide a therapeutic experience rooted in respect and equity. I am committed to supporting issues of social justice. I am consistent in updating my therapeutic training so that I am able to provide high quality therapeutic experiences.

It takes courage and strength to reach out, I understand it can be scary, difficult and uncomfortable you have taken the most difficult step which is reaching out. I work extensively with trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues. I am a proud member and ally of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, I support individuals of all ages and abilities. I am happy to provide you with the support you deserve.

Imagine your life free from the past and without fear of the future. You may have difficulties picturing this for yourself, but I can assure you that it's possible.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Have you had... fertility issues? Pregnancy Loss? Pregnancy or Postpartum Anxiety and/or Depression? Birth trauma? A baby in the NICU? Pregnancy complications? Do you feel alone? Do you feel like you are not yourself anymore? Do you feel like this is not what you expected? I am here to support you during this chapter in your life. You are not alone. In therapy, we will process your story and discuss ways for you to cope during this life transition. We will develop strategies that are centred around your needs. Let me help you build your circle of support.

Do you suffer from anxiety and/or depression? Are you currently struggling with life's challenges? What about your relationships, are you experiencing difficulties? I believe we all have moments when we need someone to talk to and someone who can understand. Because I am a mature therapist, I am able to blend my life experience with my education and help those who are struggling emotionally, relationally and/or mentally with life's challenges. Furthermore, I believe articulating clear counselling goals and formulating solid treatment plans can help achieve your desired outcomes.

*Accepting new clients*. Along your life journey you, or your child/adolescent, may have hit unanticipated challenges, transitions, or trauma, impacting your well-being and capacity to move forward. Others may view you as someone who has it all together, but internally you are stressed, anxious, unmotivated, or shut down. Perhaps, this is happening to your child, or adolescent, and as a parent you have exhausted all ideas, and don’t know where to turn. These difficulties are impacting the emotional/mental health of yourself, your relationships, your work, your schooling, and/or your family dynamics, leaving you feeling unfulfilled.