Emotionally Focused Therapists in Saint Catharines, ON
Immediate availability for therapeutic support. You are at a crossroads, stuck between your past self and the future you desire. Something is missing; how can you find the direction, the motivation, and the courage to become your best and happiest self? The weight of shame or loss exhausts you and you wonder why you can’t seem to move past it. You know you have the resources, what you need is some support and some understanding. Together, we can explore what is standing between you and the peace you imagine.
Immediate availability for therapeutic support. You are at a crossroads, stuck between your past self and the future you desire. Something is missing; how can you find the direction, the motivation, and the courage to become your best and happiest self? The weight of shame or loss exhausts you and you wonder why you can’t seem to move past it. You know you have the resources, what you need is some support and some understanding. Together, we can explore what is standing between you and the peace you imagine.
Welcome! The first step in everyone’s individual journey is reaching out for support and finding someone you can entrust. I am here to assist individuals in understanding their mental health whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, concurrent disorders, suicidal ideation/ self-harm, distress tolerance, or trauma. For the last 11 years, I have worked with individuals in crisis and their families. It is my hope to support you in this journey to understanding your mental health and your path to recovery.
Welcome! The first step in everyone’s individual journey is reaching out for support and finding someone you can entrust. I am here to assist individuals in understanding their mental health whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, concurrent disorders, suicidal ideation/ self-harm, distress tolerance, or trauma. For the last 11 years, I have worked with individuals in crisis and their families. It is my hope to support you in this journey to understanding your mental health and your path to recovery.
I use an integrative approach, utilizing elements of a variety of evidence based therapies, including Attachment therapy, Somatic therapies, Person-Centered, Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Relational, Gottman and EFT.
If you’re an individual or couple navigating trauma, infertility, loss, or the transition into parenthood, you may be carrying pain while trying to keep everything else together. The impact of trauma, grief, or infertility can stay with you—in your body, your thoughts, and your relationships. I support clients who are ready to move beyond simply getting through and begin to heal in a deeper, more lasting way.
I use an integrative approach, utilizing elements of a variety of evidence based therapies, including Attachment therapy, Somatic therapies, Person-Centered, Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Relational, Gottman and EFT.
If you’re an individual or couple navigating trauma, infertility, loss, or the transition into parenthood, you may be carrying pain while trying to keep everything else together. The impact of trauma, grief, or infertility can stay with you—in your body, your thoughts, and your relationships. I support clients who are ready to move beyond simply getting through and begin to heal in a deeper, more lasting way.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a brave first step. I provide a safe and caring space where you can explore what you’re going through, gain clarity, and learn practical ways to ease distress. Together, we’ll work toward building mindfulness, healing from past experiences, and creating more balance in your life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support is a brave first step. I provide a safe and caring space where you can explore what you’re going through, gain clarity, and learn practical ways to ease distress. Together, we’ll work toward building mindfulness, healing from past experiences, and creating more balance in your life.
You may be unsure if sharing your story with a therapist will create the positive change you need. However, if you met & even surpassed your expectations, you would likely feel well-served by the interaction. I am here to help you do just that in a safe environment. I specialize in helping individuals obtain a DISTINCT sense of RELIEF from what distresses them. My strongest experience is with STRESS related issues manifesting in ANXIETY, Depression, OCD & Eating Disorders. I also work well with those dealing with FEAR, Anger, PANIC, Addictions, Grief, Physical Health (cancer etc.) & more. Check out my YOUTUBE channel MIND BOSS!
You may be unsure if sharing your story with a therapist will create the positive change you need. However, if you met & even surpassed your expectations, you would likely feel well-served by the interaction. I am here to help you do just that in a safe environment. I specialize in helping individuals obtain a DISTINCT sense of RELIEF from what distresses them. My strongest experience is with STRESS related issues manifesting in ANXIETY, Depression, OCD & Eating Disorders. I also work well with those dealing with FEAR, Anger, PANIC, Addictions, Grief, Physical Health (cancer etc.) & more. Check out my YOUTUBE channel MIND BOSS!
Hi there! My name is Chelsea, I am a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and provide therapy for youth, young adults, and individuals. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships for clients to feel safe and heard. I offer support for various concerns such as anxiety, self-esteem, eating disorders, and more. I work with those who struggle with self-compassion, negative relationships patterns, and people pleasing.
Hi there! My name is Chelsea, I am a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and provide therapy for youth, young adults, and individuals. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships for clients to feel safe and heard. I offer support for various concerns such as anxiety, self-esteem, eating disorders, and more. I work with those who struggle with self-compassion, negative relationships patterns, and people pleasing.
I draw from several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT-E (Enhanced CBT for Eating Disorders), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Are you feeling trapped by negative thoughts about food, your body, or yourself? Maybe anxiety, low self-esteem, or life’s daily stressors have left you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, self-confidence, and anxiety. My clients often share that they feel like their mental health challenges are controlling their lives, and they’re ready for change. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help guide you toward healing with empathy, understanding, and practical tools.
I draw from several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT-E (Enhanced CBT for Eating Disorders), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Are you feeling trapped by negative thoughts about food, your body, or yourself? Maybe anxiety, low self-esteem, or life’s daily stressors have left you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, self-confidence, and anxiety. My clients often share that they feel like their mental health challenges are controlling their lives, and they’re ready for change. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help guide you toward healing with empathy, understanding, and practical tools.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Do you often wonder, "Will things ever get better?" Perhaps you’re facing challenges in your relationships, battling stress at work, or feeling lost in life’s transitions. Maybe you’re struggling with burnout or self-doubt, or you've been feeling disconnected from your true self. You've tried to move forward before, but nothing seems to work—and now, you're asking for help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Do you often wonder, "Will things ever get better?" Perhaps you’re facing challenges in your relationships, battling stress at work, or feeling lost in life’s transitions. Maybe you’re struggling with burnout or self-doubt, or you've been feeling disconnected from your true self. You've tried to move forward before, but nothing seems to work—and now, you're asking for help.
Change is a natural part of life, and while it can bring excitement and opportunity, it can also feel confusing, overwhelming or uncertain. The process of change builds resilience, and that resilience fosters personal growth and wellbeing.
I believe that everyone carries strengths within them, even during difficult times. My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering, focused on helping you find your own answers and move through life's challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
Change is a natural part of life, and while it can bring excitement and opportunity, it can also feel confusing, overwhelming or uncertain. The process of change builds resilience, and that resilience fosters personal growth and wellbeing.
I believe that everyone carries strengths within them, even during difficult times. My approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering, focused on helping you find your own answers and move through life's challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
SoulScape Services - Anxiety/Depression/Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BaHo, RP
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2S
Are you searching for someone you truly connect with—someone safe enough to share your struggles? Maybe you’ve looked for support but find it hard to meet your deeper self fully so change can happen. If you’re done overthinking and want real relief and lasting shifts inside, depth work might be your answer. Lasting change comes from knowing yourself deeply and addressing what’s beneath the surface.
Are you searching for someone you truly connect with—someone safe enough to share your struggles? Maybe you’ve looked for support but find it hard to meet your deeper self fully so change can happen. If you’re done overthinking and want real relief and lasting shifts inside, depth work might be your answer. Lasting change comes from knowing yourself deeply and addressing what’s beneath the surface.
As a Registered Psychotherapist I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges. I work with individuals struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, or the complex emotions surrounding life transitions. If you are feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances, unsure of how to cope with the weight of your feelings, or perhaps you are seeking a new perspective to make sense of your experiences. I create a safe, supportive space where individuals can be heard and understood. And where I can help people navigate emotional pain, find healing, and regain a sense of control over their lives.
As a Registered Psychotherapist I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges. I work with individuals struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, or the complex emotions surrounding life transitions. If you are feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances, unsure of how to cope with the weight of your feelings, or perhaps you are seeking a new perspective to make sense of your experiences. I create a safe, supportive space where individuals can be heard and understood. And where I can help people navigate emotional pain, find healing, and regain a sense of control over their lives.
Sometimes life leads us down a path where we feel there is no clear direction. These paths may leave us carrying trauma, anxiety, or other stressors that have us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and struggling to move forward. I'm here to help you reclaim your voice, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance to move forward. Art therapy provides unique ways of self-expression, while processing complex thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Art therapy can empower us to discover new strengths, build new and stronger connections with ourselves and others, and foster a sense of belonging and well-being.
Sometimes life leads us down a path where we feel there is no clear direction. These paths may leave us carrying trauma, anxiety, or other stressors that have us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and struggling to move forward. I'm here to help you reclaim your voice, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance to move forward. Art therapy provides unique ways of self-expression, while processing complex thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Art therapy can empower us to discover new strengths, build new and stronger connections with ourselves and others, and foster a sense of belonging and well-being.
Welcome! Are you hoping for more from your life? Do you feel like you’ve hit a turning point where you know things can’t stay the same? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and your passions? If this sounds like you, there is hope to see long-lasting change. If you want life to be different, compassionate support is available. I help people feeling stuck in their life move towards freedom. I work with individuals looking to create a peaceful and purposeful future. Together we can explore new perspectives and make progress towards your goals.
Welcome! Are you hoping for more from your life? Do you feel like you’ve hit a turning point where you know things can’t stay the same? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and your passions? If this sounds like you, there is hope to see long-lasting change. If you want life to be different, compassionate support is available. I help people feeling stuck in their life move towards freedom. I work with individuals looking to create a peaceful and purposeful future. Together we can explore new perspectives and make progress towards your goals.
Having the same old argument with your partner that never gets resolved? Men are you wrestling with down and persistent sad thoughts which keeps you up at night, and can't focus at work during the day? I am a registered psychotherapist, who has been working with individuals, groups, and couples for over 20 years. I help couples understand their problems, improve their communication, in order to reconnect to the love that first brought them together. For men, I can help to regain your confidence at home and work. For work groups, I can administer and walk you through assessments that will help you develop and work better as a team.
Having the same old argument with your partner that never gets resolved? Men are you wrestling with down and persistent sad thoughts which keeps you up at night, and can't focus at work during the day? I am a registered psychotherapist, who has been working with individuals, groups, and couples for over 20 years. I help couples understand their problems, improve their communication, in order to reconnect to the love that first brought them together. For men, I can help to regain your confidence at home and work. For work groups, I can administer and walk you through assessments that will help you develop and work better as a team.
Katherine
Registered Social Worker, IFS L3, EMDR, DBR, CSAT, CPTT
2 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Waitlist for new clients
Using evidence-based approaches — IFS, EMDR, EFT, Deep Brain Reorienting, and Intimacy From the Inside Out — we work with individuals, couples, and families to move beyond survival and into lasting transformation.
Healing from complex trauma, sex addiction, or betrayal isn't just about managing symptoms, it's about becoming whole. At The Niagara Centre for Healing & Recovery, we believe that lasting transformation happens when every part of you is seen, understood, and welcomed. I'm Katherine Castello, a Certified IFS Therapist (Level 3) and Certified Sex Addiction/Partner Trauma Therapist. My practice is built on one core conviction: shame heals in the presence of safety. Whether you're carrying the weight of a complicated past or rebuilding trust after betrayal, I'll walk alongside you, You don't have to do this alone.
Using evidence-based approaches — IFS, EMDR, EFT, Deep Brain Reorienting, and Intimacy From the Inside Out — we work with individuals, couples, and families to move beyond survival and into lasting transformation.
Healing from complex trauma, sex addiction, or betrayal isn't just about managing symptoms, it's about becoming whole. At The Niagara Centre for Healing & Recovery, we believe that lasting transformation happens when every part of you is seen, understood, and welcomed. I'm Katherine Castello, a Certified IFS Therapist (Level 3) and Certified Sex Addiction/Partner Trauma Therapist. My practice is built on one core conviction: shame heals in the presence of safety. Whether you're carrying the weight of a complicated past or rebuilding trust after betrayal, I'll walk alongside you, You don't have to do this alone.
Chelsie places trust and transparency as the cornerstones of every relationship. Chelsie believes open communication and a deep understanding of your unique needs are essential to delivering the best possible service.
Chelsie places trust and transparency as the cornerstones of every relationship. Chelsie believes open communication and a deep understanding of your unique needs are essential to delivering the best possible service.
The Niagara Centre for Healing &
Registered Social Worker, IFS DBR, EMDR, CSAT
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Our Registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists conduct specialized assessments then build coordinated, personalized treatment plans integrating IFS, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
At The Niagara Centre for Healing and Recovery, we specialize in the areas of mental health that are often hardest to talk about, and the hardest to heal from alone.
We work with adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, (including OSDD and DID), pornography and sexual addiction, and the devastating impact of betrayal trauma. Whether you're struggling with symptoms you can't quite name, or carrying wounds that have shaped every relationship in your life, you don't have to keep managing this alone.
Our Registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists conduct specialized assessments then build coordinated, personalized treatment plans integrating IFS, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
At The Niagara Centre for Healing and Recovery, we specialize in the areas of mental health that are often hardest to talk about, and the hardest to heal from alone.
We work with adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, (including OSDD and DID), pornography and sexual addiction, and the devastating impact of betrayal trauma. Whether you're struggling with symptoms you can't quite name, or carrying wounds that have shaped every relationship in your life, you don't have to keep managing this alone.
Stressed out, filled with worry and thoughts won't stop? Waves of panic coming on? Sad, no energy and don't care anymore? Having problems at work? Don't know how you are going to keep working? Are you a mom who is struggling to do it all with work, home and kids? Can't seem to ever catch up? Are you in a relationship with a narcissist or have a narcissistic parent? Relationship problems? No time for yourself? Tried that balance thing and nothing works? Past memories making it hard to get through the day? You want more ease, peace and control. You want to sleep better, feel better and have hope for your days to be different.
Stressed out, filled with worry and thoughts won't stop? Waves of panic coming on? Sad, no energy and don't care anymore? Having problems at work? Don't know how you are going to keep working? Are you a mom who is struggling to do it all with work, home and kids? Can't seem to ever catch up? Are you in a relationship with a narcissist or have a narcissistic parent? Relationship problems? No time for yourself? Tried that balance thing and nothing works? Past memories making it hard to get through the day? You want more ease, peace and control. You want to sleep better, feel better and have hope for your days to be different.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and certified Clinical Supervisor through the CRPO. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, and loved ones of have completed the supervision training through Laurier University's Continuing Education Program. I pride myself on building connections with my clients through education and mutual respect. I enjoy laughing with my clients and learning together. If you are looking for supervision, I would be excited to help you on your journey to becoming the best therapist you can be.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and certified Clinical Supervisor through the CRPO. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, and loved ones of have completed the supervision training through Laurier University's Continuing Education Program. I pride myself on building connections with my clients through education and mutual respect. I enjoy laughing with my clients and learning together. If you are looking for supervision, I would be excited to help you on your journey to becoming the best therapist you can be.
Drawing on over 25 years of private practice, Michelle is deeply committed to empowering women through life's transformative moments. Michelle's expertise as a social worker and meditation teacher enriches her practice, emphasizing rapid, meaningful change in day-to-day life.
Drawing on over 25 years of private practice, Michelle is deeply committed to empowering women through life's transformative moments. Michelle's expertise as a social worker and meditation teacher enriches her practice, emphasizing rapid, meaningful change in day-to-day life.
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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.