Therapists in Saint Catharines, ON

Hello and welcome! I step into therapy as a human first, therapist second. Through this I can share that I have been in the same boat as you, trying to figure out life, who I am, and how to handle the rough patches and inevitable challenges that stifle us and makes us feel lost or stuck. My approach is firmly based in compassion and empathy. I'll help you challenge everything you think you're "supposed to" be, do, act, or look like and figure out what you want instead. Therapy with me is a partnership, we are a team, working together to help you create the life that you want to live. I am free of judgment and pretense.

Every child deserves a champion - someone who believes in them academically and relationally. I tailor my approach to address the unique challenges that young people experience in and outside the classroom that often impact their education. I foster positive relationships through a strengths-based approach that connects young people to the process of learning. As a professional, I've witnessed remarkable transformations from struggling learners to confident individuals. I am an educator, mentor and advocate committed to empowering young people academically and relationally.

Healing is a journey you don’t have to travel alone. It takes courage to begin this journey and it would be my honour to walk alongside you. As a therapist I meet you where you are at and create a space where you feel seen, heard, and believed. I focus on developing trust and safety in the therapeutic space. Prioritizing this therapeutic relationship is a powerful mechanism for positive change, and I have witnessed this many times.

Embarking on your healing journey requires courage, but you don't have to go it alone. As your therapist, I approach healing with an eclectic perspective, incorporating mindfulness, self-awareness, and compassion. I deeply value your uniqueness and tailor our approach by drawing from a range of modalities that best fit your individualized needs and goals. Building a strong therapeutic relationship and offering a safe, non-judgmental space for all my clients is of utmost importance to me.

If you’ve been struggling with feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from friends or family, stuck at a certain point in life, or if you don’t know how to overcome feelings of depression or anxiety, I am here to help. I offer low-cost, virtual counselling for people who are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.

I am happy to offer individual counselling/therapy for adults, and my services are supervised by a licensed Psychologist. I am completing a Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology and a practicum placement at Brookside Psychologists in St. Catharines. My services are supervised by Dr. Lesley Miller, Psychologist and Dr. Cheval Chez-Roy Birchwood, Psychologist.

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.

Hi, we are Yiching and Marisa, Therapists and Co-Founders of Tandem Waves Counselling Collective. You're trying to balance your work life (and the pressures that go a long with it) along with your personal life such as raising healthy, content children and being a supportive partner, friend or relative. Things can become overwhelming. We know this because we also experience the same stressors. However, we also know that it is possible to live a life that you desire. Through hope, dedication, and being open to learning new possibilities in managing the various expectations of your life, you can learn how to live in the "balance".

Currently accepting new clients! Every person is unique and approaches their life in a different way. As a clinician, I would like to help you discover your truth and support you as you take steps towards your chosen valued direction. Those who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions and family conflict are the primary focus of my practice.

Are you an overthinker? Are you hard on yourself? Stress, anxiety, and the pressures of everyday life can leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. You’d like be more present in your life, manage your emotions better, and improve relationships. Instead, you find yourself caught up in thoughts of the past, or worries about the future. You can't seem to shake that internal voice saying you aren't good enough or doing enough. Living like this is wearing you down and pulling you away from the people and things that matter most.

Coming to the realization that reaching out for help is necessary, can be both cathartic and scary. Choosing a counsellor also has its challenges of being the right one. A positive therapeutic bond,or fit with a counsellor,can affect the outcome of the experience. It has been my privilege to help thousands of individuals, couples and groups throughout my lengthy career of 33+ years in Child Welfare, private practise and university settings. I have learned that although we share human experiences our uniqueness sets us apart from others. I treat my clients respectfully, with care and unconditional positive regard and advocacy.

As a psychotherapist, I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation/disconnection. My online therapy services offer support without judgment for men seeking a more meaningful and connected life. I spent a lot of my own life worried that my experience of depression and anxiety made me different from everyone. I wanted to feel connected, but I didn’t know how to get there, I always felt like something was keeping me closed off.

Now Accepting New Clients! Clinical Supervision Available. As a Registered Master of Social Work Clinician with over 15 years of experience, my practice includes an integrated, client-centered, trauma focused approach to healing. I utilize a holistic treatment style customized to each person's needs, to help you on your healing journey. I'm a Registered Social Worker, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master Teacher. I am a trauma-informed clinician, trained in EMDR, SMART Recovery, and certified to apply Direct Neurofeedback, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT), and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.

Life is nothing short of amazing. It's amazing how much we can go through and live to tell about it. It's amazing how fast kids grow up and time flies, how angry a co-worker can make you, how much compassion we can seem to have for others when we struggle to offer any to ourselves. It's amazing how much we put on our plates when all we need is to rest. It's amazing how much we can long for understanding and connection and how much opportunity can be missed right in front of our eyes. It's amazing how short life is. It's also amazing how much we can learn in the time we have, and how little steps can amount to such massive change.

On the surface, you are the one who has it all together, but you know deep down that something has to change. You feel burnt out from constantly accommodating other people, and ignoring your own needs. You feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from keeping your emotions bottled up. You are tired of trying so hard and getting so little in return. Feelings of unworthiness, shame, and fear are holding you back from becoming the kind of person you have always wanted to be.

Karen McCafferty BSW MSW RSW. We all have times in our lives when we need someone to talk to and help work through issues. I support men and women of all ages, & I’d be happy to talk to you. I have experience with individual & family counselling. I enjoy working with adolescents & young adults utilizing CBT for self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship/interpersonal issues, weight management, identity concerns & overcoming loss and grief by identifying triggers, supporting client strengths & building effective coping skills. For remote or home bound clients: tele-counselling and video counselling Is offered.

Finding someone to trust as you are managing through turbulent times is stressful, and can be overwhelming. I thank you for considering me as part of this journey. Specializing in strength-based approaches to assist individuals, families, and couples to find balance in daily living. I work hard to build solid relationships through understanding and trust while offering an opportunity to challenge growth in my clients though healing of the past and paving new paths to the future.

Are you living in survival mode? Do you struggle with emotions and saying what you feel? Do you want to start "doing the work" on yourself but you're not sure where to start? You are not alone, and the first step can be the hardest. Through the years, I have been privileged with providing therapy to children, youth and adults as they have overcome depression, anxiety, symptoms of trauma, addictions and family violence.

I have a firmly rooted belief that all people make sense. From this lens, I believe that all of our ways of being in this world have a purpose and that more often than not this purpose is to protect ourselves. But why do these ways of protecting ourselves sometimes feel like they are doing the opposite? Together we will bring curiosity and compassion towards this question while adapting new perspectives and patterns within yourself, your nervous system and your relationships.