Emotionally Focused Therapists in Stoney Creek, ON
Mareas was established as a specialized service provider to meet the needs of individuals, children and families experiencing challenges in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment, interfering behaviours. Mareas recognizes that from time to time, everyone including all families need support. Programs and treatment plans are designed with a holistic approach with the client as the focus. Mareas is committed to providing nurturing and dedicated support to individuals, children, youth and families during difficult periods of time to help them get back on course.
Mareas was established as a specialized service provider to meet the needs of individuals, children and families experiencing challenges in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment, interfering behaviours. Mareas recognizes that from time to time, everyone including all families need support. Programs and treatment plans are designed with a holistic approach with the client as the focus. Mareas is committed to providing nurturing and dedicated support to individuals, children, youth and families during difficult periods of time to help them get back on course.
Rattray Counselling Services Inc.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RMFT, PhD
Stoney Creek, ON L8G
Are you in need of couples therapy? Is infidelity, communication, trauma, unresolved conflict, or unmet needs affecting your life and relationships? Then let us talk in a safe environment how to de-escalate emotions, manage conflict constructively, enhance romance and intimacy, or attain an amicable solution. Or, are you in need of individual therapy? Is loneliness, anger, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, stress, grief/loss or other mental health issues getting in the way of your happiness? You can learn how to manage stress, regulate your emotions, channel your energy in a positive way, and have better relationships.
Are you in need of couples therapy? Is infidelity, communication, trauma, unresolved conflict, or unmet needs affecting your life and relationships? Then let us talk in a safe environment how to de-escalate emotions, manage conflict constructively, enhance romance and intimacy, or attain an amicable solution. Or, are you in need of individual therapy? Is loneliness, anger, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, stress, grief/loss or other mental health issues getting in the way of your happiness? You can learn how to manage stress, regulate your emotions, channel your energy in a positive way, and have better relationships.
Maria Callender
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MA, CRPO
2 Endorsed
Stoney Creek, ON L8E
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario with several years of clinical practice in Canada and 20 years of prior experience working internationally with individuals, couples, and groups.
I specialize in working with Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anger, ADHD in adults, Addictions, etc. I also support clients struggling with Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
I help clients navigate complex relationship dynamics, parent–child relationships, conflict, infidelity, separation, divorce, loss.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario with several years of clinical practice in Canada and 20 years of prior experience working internationally with individuals, couples, and groups.
I specialize in working with Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anger, ADHD in adults, Addictions, etc. I also support clients struggling with Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
I help clients navigate complex relationship dynamics, parent–child relationships, conflict, infidelity, separation, divorce, loss.
I work with university students, young adults, teenagers, and children navigating the challenges and transitions that come with their stage of life. Whether you’re adjusting to post-secondary school, balancing academics and work, managing friendships and relationships, or working through family dynamics, I provide a supportive space to explore your experiences and build the tools you need to thrive.
I work with university students, young adults, teenagers, and children navigating the challenges and transitions that come with their stage of life. Whether you’re adjusting to post-secondary school, balancing academics and work, managing friendships and relationships, or working through family dynamics, I provide a supportive space to explore your experiences and build the tools you need to thrive.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Even when things look “fine” on the outside. You may be feeling stressed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things feel harder than they should. If you’re looking for a space to slow down, make sense of what’s coming up, and feel more grounded in yourself, you don’t have to do it alone.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Even when things look “fine” on the outside. You may be feeling stressed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure why things feel harder than they should. If you’re looking for a space to slow down, make sense of what’s coming up, and feel more grounded in yourself, you don’t have to do it alone.
Couples and Individuals Therapist. Welcome. I'm so glad you’re here. Reaching out can feel vulnerable, especially when life feels heavy or unclear. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, self-worth struggles, relationship challenges, postpartum changes, or the weight of past trauma—you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a compassionate, grounded space where you can be fully yourself—without judgment or pressure. I truly value the uniqueness of each person I work with.
Couples and Individuals Therapist. Welcome. I'm so glad you’re here. Reaching out can feel vulnerable, especially when life feels heavy or unclear. Whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, self-worth struggles, relationship challenges, postpartum changes, or the weight of past trauma—you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer a compassionate, grounded space where you can be fully yourself—without judgment or pressure. I truly value the uniqueness of each person I work with.
Life is messy and you may be feeling like you have lost what brings you happiness, or you aren't sure how to meet your own needs anymore. You may feel lonely and like you have no one to talk to about your inner experience which isn't matching the you the world sees. You don’t have to struggle alone. I will meet you where you are at and we will work together to create a plan that meets your unique needs. You are capable of learning new ways of coping with the right support. Together we will take steps toward living a fuller, more emotionally healthy life.
Life is messy and you may be feeling like you have lost what brings you happiness, or you aren't sure how to meet your own needs anymore. You may feel lonely and like you have no one to talk to about your inner experience which isn't matching the you the world sees. You don’t have to struggle alone. I will meet you where you are at and we will work together to create a plan that meets your unique needs. You are capable of learning new ways of coping with the right support. Together we will take steps toward living a fuller, more emotionally healthy life.
Many of the women I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and the person everyone else leans on. They’re used to being the reliable one—the emotional translator, the fixer, the one holding everything together. From the outside it can look like they have it all handled.
Inside, though, they’re often exhausted. Burnout, anxiety, and frustrating relationship patterns start showing up, and they find themselves wondering why they keep repeating the same dynamics or why prioritizing their own needs feels so hard.
Many of the women I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and the person everyone else leans on. They’re used to being the reliable one—the emotional translator, the fixer, the one holding everything together. From the outside it can look like they have it all handled.
Inside, though, they’re often exhausted. Burnout, anxiety, and frustrating relationship patterns start showing up, and they find themselves wondering why they keep repeating the same dynamics or why prioritizing their own needs feels so hard.
When you experience a traumatic event (no matter how BIG or small), you can struggle with a variety of symptoms. You might notice nightmares, depression, anxiety, changes in your relationships, feeling on edge, even having intrusive memories of the events. You may have tried to deal with these issues by numbing out, avoiding triggers, or even talking about the events, but nothing seems to change.
When you experience a traumatic event (no matter how BIG or small), you can struggle with a variety of symptoms. You might notice nightmares, depression, anxiety, changes in your relationships, feeling on edge, even having intrusive memories of the events. You may have tried to deal with these issues by numbing out, avoiding triggers, or even talking about the events, but nothing seems to change.
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, ERP, and EFT, and guided by a person-centered approach for your unique needs.
Do you struggle with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges? Are you always in fight-or-flight mode? You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt. Living with anxiety or OCD can feel like being trapped in endless “what ifs,” intrusive thoughts, and never feeling certain enough. You might find yourself second-guessing your decisions, doubting your worth, or worrying about where you stand in your relationships. I specialize in helping teens, adults, and couples regulate their nervous system and regain control of their lives.
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, ERP, and EFT, and guided by a person-centered approach for your unique needs.
Do you struggle with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges? Are you always in fight-or-flight mode? You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt. Living with anxiety or OCD can feel like being trapped in endless “what ifs,” intrusive thoughts, and never feeling certain enough. You might find yourself second-guessing your decisions, doubting your worth, or worrying about where you stand in your relationships. I specialize in helping teens, adults, and couples regulate their nervous system and regain control of their lives.
Ky Towle
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Queer, AuDHD, Trauma, Identit, ADHD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You're a highly sensitive human in your 20's or 30's who needs a therapist who "gets" your neurodivergent brain. You've tried therapy before, but felt like you were just talking about your problems - you need somebody who will help you actually PROCESS what's going on, not just listen. You need somebody who can hold you accountable to making real change in your life. You've tried all the things - meditation, journaling, breathwork, medication, positive thinking, you've watched all the therapy tiktoks but you're still stuck. You have felt this way for a while and are not only ready, but are fully committed to making real change
You're a highly sensitive human in your 20's or 30's who needs a therapist who "gets" your neurodivergent brain. You've tried therapy before, but felt like you were just talking about your problems - you need somebody who will help you actually PROCESS what's going on, not just listen. You need somebody who can hold you accountable to making real change in your life. You've tried all the things - meditation, journaling, breathwork, medication, positive thinking, you've watched all the therapy tiktoks but you're still stuck. You have felt this way for a while and are not only ready, but are fully committed to making real change
If you’re a child, teen, or young adult feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure about your emotions, identity, body image, or life changes, you’re not alone. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can feel understood, explore your experiences, and begin to make sense of what’s going on. When helpful, I also work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to support young people in ways that feel respectful and aligned with their needs.
If you’re a child, teen, or young adult feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure about your emotions, identity, body image, or life changes, you’re not alone. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can feel understood, explore your experiences, and begin to make sense of what’s going on. When helpful, I also work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to support young people in ways that feel respectful and aligned with their needs.
Are you a child, teen, or parent seeking support for anxiety, illness, medical trauma, major life transitions, or grief? Are you interested in learning how child development and connection can guide your child’s growth and your journey alongside them? I am a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) dedicated to fostering emotional development and helping young people feel understood, capable, and supported.
Are you a child, teen, or parent seeking support for anxiety, illness, medical trauma, major life transitions, or grief? Are you interested in learning how child development and connection can guide your child’s growth and your journey alongside them? I am a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) dedicated to fostering emotional development and helping young people feel understood, capable, and supported.
An intriguing fact: We are wired for emotional connection. Yet, do you find that you and your partner or family member always get into misunderstandings and conflict? Are you hurting from the wounds of betrayal, abandonment, abuse, leaving you feeling angry, lonely, and struggling to trust others? There is hope! I understand how individuals, families and couples fall into patterns that are hurtful, and feel stuck. I help clients gain an understanding of their patterns of communication; help them heal relational wounds; give them tools to shift into a more skilful, calm, satisfying feeling within themselves and their relationships.
An intriguing fact: We are wired for emotional connection. Yet, do you find that you and your partner or family member always get into misunderstandings and conflict? Are you hurting from the wounds of betrayal, abandonment, abuse, leaving you feeling angry, lonely, and struggling to trust others? There is hope! I understand how individuals, families and couples fall into patterns that are hurtful, and feel stuck. I help clients gain an understanding of their patterns of communication; help them heal relational wounds; give them tools to shift into a more skilful, calm, satisfying feeling within themselves and their relationships.
Embarking on a journey towards healing and self-discovery is a profound act of courage, especially when it means opening up to someone new. Recognizing the bravery it takes to make that first step, I am deeply honored to accompany my clients on their path to wellness and would be privileged to support you on yours. My commitment is to walk alongside you at your own pace, ensuring our journey together is grounded in understanding, collaboration, and respect. With a down-to-earth approach, I prioritize creating a space that is emotionally safe and free from judgment, allowing you to feel both respected and truly heard.
Embarking on a journey towards healing and self-discovery is a profound act of courage, especially when it means opening up to someone new. Recognizing the bravery it takes to make that first step, I am deeply honored to accompany my clients on their path to wellness and would be privileged to support you on yours. My commitment is to walk alongside you at your own pace, ensuring our journey together is grounded in understanding, collaboration, and respect. With a down-to-earth approach, I prioritize creating a space that is emotionally safe and free from judgment, allowing you to feel both respected and truly heard.
I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, working with young people and adults, of diverse backgrounds, to develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. I am a firm believer that our environment and relationships play a large role in shaping our mental health, and well being. I strive to offer a safe, and supportive, environment for you to understand your thoughts, feelings, and actions - helping you move forward and live your life the way you want.
I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, working with young people and adults, of diverse backgrounds, to develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. I am a firm believer that our environment and relationships play a large role in shaping our mental health, and well being. I strive to offer a safe, and supportive, environment for you to understand your thoughts, feelings, and actions - helping you move forward and live your life the way you want.
Using an attachment-based and EFT-informed approach, I help clients understand patterns, reduce reactivity, and build emotional safety, self-compassion, and more connected relationships.
Hello and welcome. If you're feeling overwhelmed in your relationships, struggling to set healthy boundaries, or searching for ways to manage stress and emotional challenges, you're not alone and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. When we feel disconnected from ourselves or others, it can leave us feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. My goal is to offer a warm, supportive space where you feel genuinely seen and heard as we explore your fears, heal relational wounds, and build meaningful, lasting change.
Using an attachment-based and EFT-informed approach, I help clients understand patterns, reduce reactivity, and build emotional safety, self-compassion, and more connected relationships.
Hello and welcome. If you're feeling overwhelmed in your relationships, struggling to set healthy boundaries, or searching for ways to manage stress and emotional challenges, you're not alone and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. When we feel disconnected from ourselves or others, it can leave us feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. My goal is to offer a warm, supportive space where you feel genuinely seen and heard as we explore your fears, heal relational wounds, and build meaningful, lasting change.
Do you ever feel like your emotions are trying to tell you something, but you’re not quite sure how to listen? Have you noticed patterns of avoidance or disconnection in your relationships and want to understand what’s happening beneath the surface? Hi, I’m Carlin Palme, and I believe that, while it's important to feel like we have a handle on our emotions, they’re essential tools for growth, connection, and change. If you are overly suppressed or disconnected, it can be hard to feel like you are living a fulfilling and meaningful life, even when you are surrounded by great things and caring people.
Do you ever feel like your emotions are trying to tell you something, but you’re not quite sure how to listen? Have you noticed patterns of avoidance or disconnection in your relationships and want to understand what’s happening beneath the surface? Hi, I’m Carlin Palme, and I believe that, while it's important to feel like we have a handle on our emotions, they’re essential tools for growth, connection, and change. If you are overly suppressed or disconnected, it can be hard to feel like you are living a fulfilling and meaningful life, even when you are surrounded by great things and caring people.
I have over 30 years of experience in the field of social work and 20 years of experience as a family mediator. My professional expertise includes a background in psychiatry and management. I counsel individuals, couples and families. I work with clients experiencing stress and trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship and family conflict including neglect, abuse, anger management and gender identity issues. I help couples with relationship conflict, communication, sexuality and parenting challenges, separation and divorce. I have experience in working with individuals struggling with addictions, making career decisions grief and day to day challenges.
I have over 30 years of experience in the field of social work and 20 years of experience as a family mediator. My professional expertise includes a background in psychiatry and management. I counsel individuals, couples and families. I work with clients experiencing stress and trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship and family conflict including neglect, abuse, anger management and gender identity issues. I help couples with relationship conflict, communication, sexuality and parenting challenges, separation and divorce. I have experience in working with individuals struggling with addictions, making career decisions grief and day to day challenges.
Sometimes life’s challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or stressed. I am here to support you in finding your path while building on your strengths as an individual. I believe it is important to embrace one’s individuality and help you discover your true ability to overcome difficult situations. I aim to provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and safe space where you feel heard. I follow person-centered and strengths-based approaches, where I draw from various modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions.
Sometimes life’s challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or stressed. I am here to support you in finding your path while building on your strengths as an individual. I believe it is important to embrace one’s individuality and help you discover your true ability to overcome difficult situations. I aim to provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and safe space where you feel heard. I follow person-centered and strengths-based approaches, where I draw from various modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
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.