Emotionally Focused Therapists in Sarnia, ON

Struggling with constant thoughts about food and your body is exhausting. It can be hard to be vulnerable about what's not working, when from the outside it looks like you're doing just fine. Are you ready to stop the constant battle? I am a therapist who helps anxious people struggling with eating, body image and perfectionism. Working together will help you discover self compassion, food freedom, body acceptance and self confidence. Let's work together to identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and change them so that you can finally relax!

If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.

Struggling with constant thoughts about food and your body is exhausting. It can be hard to be vulnerable about what's not working, when from the outside it looks like you're doing just fine. Are you ready to stop the constant battle? I am a therapist who helps anxious people struggling with eating, body image and perfectionism. Working together will help you discover self compassion, food freedom, body acceptance and self confidence. Let's work together to identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and change them so that you can finally relax!

Do you feel overwhelmed by life transitions and can’t seem to catch a break? Do you feel like your mental health is getting in the way of achieving your daily tasks? Are you trying your best but still feeling unaccomplished and disappointed? Are you struggling with self-love and self-care? Do you want to understand better your thoughts and feelings?

Hello, and thank you for visiting my page. I feel honoured to have worked in the field for over a decade, providing counselling and psychotherapy services to many incredible people. I am extremely passionate about mental health, and have a keen interest in serving the population of children, teens, families, and adults who have experienced trauma in their childhood. I have the deepest respect for those who have survived hardships, painful and difficult life experiences, and are on a path of wanting to heal and move forward in their lives.

It's hard to manage day-to-day, when anxiety, trauma and/or depression fill your mind (and body) with stressful, negative thoughts and feelings. You've tried to make things better, and feel frustrated and disappointed with progress. You're stuck, but you still hope that -- with a bit of help -- you can achieve a better, more satisfying daily experience.

As a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Canadian Counsellor, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families since 1993. My work employs cognitive behavioral and mindfulness therapy. I believe that we have an immense power to change our lives, and to overcome life's greatest challenges if we are self aware. Using an integrated model of therapeutic intervention which focuses on your strengths, we work together to increase your self awareness, help you identify options and choices so that you can work differently with the issue you face. Through self understanding and education, you become more resourceful in responding to life's challenges.

My background holds 40yr of extensive practice experience and continued learning. Expertise:all relationship concerns; recovery/healing from emotional hurts, losses, trauma. Such events, if in early years, can instill persistent insecurity, fears, loneliness and grief, causing troubled close relationships and inner-life: Restricting our core resilient nature where we keep strong potentials to be more open, creative, confident, realistic/effective persons. Mainly treat “self-regulation” problems: Social anxiety, shame/guilt, anger, depression; Overdependencies; Intimacy-sexuality, Communication; Identity-Personality issues;Selfcare.

You're a new mom, and when asked by everyone, "are you loving motherhood?" a flood of guilt comes over you because the honest answer is "not really..." Maybe you are expecting a baby and are already experiencing anxiety, depression, or conflict with your partner. The stressors of a new baby and parenting can be incredibly difficult, and in our society it is common to have a difficult birth and an overwhelming postpartum period. It doesn't have to be like that. I am here to help you create birth and postpartum experiences that will leave you feeling triumphant instead of traumatized.

Immediate Appointments are Available. Are you experiencing anxiety, complex PTSD, PTSD symptoms, stress, sexual concerns or relationship issues and feeling overwhelmed? Going through a life transition or a recent loss? You are not alone. I am a Registered Psychotherapist, EMDR Certified Therapist, Brainspotting Therapist, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples (including same-sex couples) supporting them to achieve personal insight, healing, and self-discovery. I offer brief and long term specialized psychotherapy using a client centered approach.

Taking on values, sharing what is important and talking out problems can help in assessing where you have been, where you are now in life and what directions your choices can make. Those we love and care about are a part of our life's journey. And sometimes things are harder to figure out, but you are not alone on that road. Let's see what we can do in making life the best it can be. There can be hope and healing. It's time to Connect. Couples, Children and Individual counselling sessions available for In person, online and phone sessions. Accepting new clients.

Our early relationships and experiences play a significant role in shaping who we are, and how we perceive the world, which can sometimes result in problematic ways of thinking and dealing with emotions. Consequently, this can lead to emotional turmoil, unfulfillment and dissatisfaction in life, as well as challenges in relationships, work or school, and unhealthy ways of coping. I strive to guide my patients through exploring and processing their experiences so that they can learn better ways to manage, and ultimately feel more present and fulfilled in their lives.

Hello. I offer compassionate counselling for those experiencing grief, loss and challenging life situations. From the death of a loved one to the overwhelming experience of loosing someone to dementia. As an End of Life Doula, I provide education, advocacy and empowerment through the dying process. Dying is not a medical condition. It is an opportunity to complete our life’s best work. Emotional and spiritual support are at the heart of my work and I celebrate diversity and inclusion for all.

Hi there! My name is Janet Tong-Anderson and I am a licensed MSW level social worker. My experience includes working with children, youth, and young adults. With a heart for helping and a passion for promoting mental wellness, I am committed to supporting clients as they navigate the various challenging waves of life. I understand the importance of providing a safe and inclusive environment for growth and healing. I draw upon both evidence-based techniques and creative modalities to engage clients in meaningful and ways. My goal is to empower clients to express themselves and discover their strengths while on this healing journey.

There are many different life experiences, stages or transitions that challenge us mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. I believe that each person has the inner resources, wisdom and resiliency needed to move through challenging situations, to make desired changes and to heal.

Currently No Waitlist! Local to Sarnia and Petrolia, we are an expanding team of ten Social Workers offering in-person Counselling and Neurofeedback Brain Training Services (all ages). We have an office in Point Edward, as well as Petrolia. Each therapist is qualified to treat a variety of presenting issues and populations. We know that finding the right therapist can feel challenging. Connect with us and we will help match you with a therapist! Please head to our website homepage to view our Welcome Video!

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.

Do you sometimes think to yourself "Gosh, my child's behaviour is out of control!". Do you think "I want to help my child so desperately but somehow it feels like I end up making things worse" ?Maybe you blame yourself and wonder "where did I go wrong?". Maybe other people in your child's life blame you.You know something needs to change but don't know where else to look. You've exhausted all the options you know of- you've spoken to other moms, teachers, maybe other therapists. You worry about your child's happiness and stability if something doesn't change. This is hard stuff! I want you to know, you're in the right place!