Female Therapists in Stoney Creek, ON
My practice focuses on enabling clients to construct their own solutions for dealing with their challenges - which is largely done through self exploration and recognizing one's own self-healing capacities. My therapeutic approach is based on an integrative model that incorporates a wide range of theories, methods and perspectives (such as psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour, mindfulness, interpersonal psychoanalysis and behaviour modification).
My practice focuses on enabling clients to construct their own solutions for dealing with their challenges - which is largely done through self exploration and recognizing one's own self-healing capacities. My therapeutic approach is based on an integrative model that incorporates a wide range of theories, methods and perspectives (such as psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour, mindfulness, interpersonal psychoanalysis and behaviour modification).
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next step. Life can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes it helps to have someone walk alongside you. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your concerns, gain clarity, and develop tools to create meaningful change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next step. Life can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes it helps to have someone walk alongside you. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your concerns, gain clarity, and develop tools to create meaningful change.
Are you struggling at work? Are you feeling relentless stress? Are you considering a career change but feeling lost? Do you feel like you don't have a plan? Let's talk about it. I can help you find clarity and build confidence in your career. When work feels unfulfilling, overwhelming, or uncertain, it can impact every part of your life. Career counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore your goals, overcome obstacles, and create a path forward that feels both meaningful and sustainable. You spend a lot of time at work. Let's explore how you got there and make a plan that aligns with your values and goals.
Are you struggling at work? Are you feeling relentless stress? Are you considering a career change but feeling lost? Do you feel like you don't have a plan? Let's talk about it. I can help you find clarity and build confidence in your career. When work feels unfulfilling, overwhelming, or uncertain, it can impact every part of your life. Career counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore your goals, overcome obstacles, and create a path forward that feels both meaningful and sustainable. You spend a lot of time at work. Let's explore how you got there and make a plan that aligns with your values and goals.
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.
Life can feel overwhelming, even if it looks like you’re managing. Your body is tense, your mind won’t slow, and pushing through no longer works.
You’re not broken, your nervous system is asking for support.
I help adults who feel chronically stressed, anxious, burnt out, or disconnected. Many are caregivers, professionals, or helpers who put themselves last and want to feel grounded, safe, and resilient again.
Life can feel overwhelming, even if it looks like you’re managing. Your body is tense, your mind won’t slow, and pushing through no longer works.
You’re not broken, your nervous system is asking for support.
I help adults who feel chronically stressed, anxious, burnt out, or disconnected. Many are caregivers, professionals, or helpers who put themselves last and want to feel grounded, safe, and resilient again.
Maria Callender
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MA, CRPO
2 Endorsed
Stoney Creek, ON L8E
You may be living in a constant state of tension, emotional overload, or inner conflict. Many of my clients feel anxious, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in painful relationship patterns with partners, children, or family. Often there is a history of trauma, loss, migration, or long-term stress, and a sense that symptoms are taking over life. In therapy, we don’t just manage symptoms — we work together to understand what they are signaling and address the deeper causes behind them.
You may be living in a constant state of tension, emotional overload, or inner conflict. Many of my clients feel anxious, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in painful relationship patterns with partners, children, or family. Often there is a history of trauma, loss, migration, or long-term stress, and a sense that symptoms are taking over life. In therapy, we don’t just manage symptoms — we work together to understand what they are signaling and address the deeper causes behind them.
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.
Dove Holland-Pursue You Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA , RPQ
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more connected, supported, and in control of their lives. You may be navigating the aftereffects of past experiences, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling with relationship challenges that leave you feeling unheard or misunderstood. Whether you’re managing emotional pain, chronic physical pain, or both, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore your story and discover new ways forward.
I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more connected, supported, and in control of their lives. You may be navigating the aftereffects of past experiences, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling with relationship challenges that leave you feeling unheard or misunderstood. Whether you’re managing emotional pain, chronic physical pain, or both, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore your story and discover new ways forward.
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.
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.
I offer individual therapy to adults struggling with their mental health including depression, anxiety, addictions, and those struggling to adjust to changes in their life. I believe in helping people to see their own strengths and resilience and then use these qualities to face whatever challenges are standing in the way of people being able to move forward in their lives and reach their goals.
I offer individual therapy to adults struggling with their mental health including depression, anxiety, addictions, and those struggling to adjust to changes in their life. I believe in helping people to see their own strengths and resilience and then use these qualities to face whatever challenges are standing in the way of people being able to move forward in their lives and reach their goals.
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.
The main focus of my practice is on supporting those who are experiencing grief and bereavement. Grief comes in many forms as well, through life transition, loss of identity, career, relationship. If you have experienced a loss in any of these ways, I can help you with that difficult journey. I also provide support to those experiencing anxiety or depression.
The main focus of my practice is on supporting those who are experiencing grief and bereavement. Grief comes in many forms as well, through life transition, loss of identity, career, relationship. If you have experienced a loss in any of these ways, I can help you with that difficult journey. I also provide support to those experiencing anxiety or depression.
We are a team of therapists with experience working with children (6+), adolescents, youth, and adults. We work with those struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem, eating disorders, emotional regulation, substance abuse, stress, bullying and harassment in the workplace, domestic violence and sexual assault, caregiver stress and burnout. We are trauma-informed and can provide trauma therapy. We are located in Stoney Creek and provide both in-person and online sessions based on client preference.
We are a team of therapists with experience working with children (6+), adolescents, youth, and adults. We work with those struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem, eating disorders, emotional regulation, substance abuse, stress, bullying and harassment in the workplace, domestic violence and sexual assault, caregiver stress and burnout. We are trauma-informed and can provide trauma therapy. We are located in Stoney Creek and provide both in-person and online sessions based on client preference.
Johanna adopts an evidence-based approach to therapy. She understands that each person is unique; therefore, she uses a variety of methods tailored to her clients' specific needs when working with individuals and families. Johanna has over 15 years of experience in the social service sector, with expertise in mental health, therapy, substance use/alcohol use, domestic violence, child welfare, and custody and access. She is a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish).
Johanna adopts an evidence-based approach to therapy. She understands that each person is unique; therefore, she uses a variety of methods tailored to her clients' specific needs when working with individuals and families. Johanna has over 15 years of experience in the social service sector, with expertise in mental health, therapy, substance use/alcohol use, domestic violence, child welfare, and custody and access. She is a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish).
Are you feeling confused about how to make changes? Overthinking problems or watching yourself do the same things yet expecting different results? Suffering? Maybe your current situation has left you wondering if your vision of happiness is even possible? If you answer yes to any of these questions, call me. I can help. I've worked successfully with individuals, couples and families for many years to help them make sutainable changes to their lives and reclaim their hearts. My clients experience greater levels of personal competency, satisfaction, joy, energy and wellbeing. Life is meant to be lived abundantly. I can show you how.
Are you feeling confused about how to make changes? Overthinking problems or watching yourself do the same things yet expecting different results? Suffering? Maybe your current situation has left you wondering if your vision of happiness is even possible? If you answer yes to any of these questions, call me. I can help. I've worked successfully with individuals, couples and families for many years to help them make sutainable changes to their lives and reclaim their hearts. My clients experience greater levels of personal competency, satisfaction, joy, energy and wellbeing. Life is meant to be lived abundantly. I can show you how.
I am passionate about supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals and navigating life's challenges. With over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, individuals, and families, I bring a deep sense of knowledge, and compassion to my practice. My belief in the transformative power of kindness, joy, and connection shapes my approach.
I am passionate about supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals and navigating life's challenges. With over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, individuals, and families, I bring a deep sense of knowledge, and compassion to my practice. My belief in the transformative power of kindness, joy, and connection shapes my approach.
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.
You’re holding it together on the outside—but inside, it’s messy. Maybe you’re healing after infidelity, dealing with anxiety, or feeling disconnected from who you are and what you want.
I work with millennial women and 2SLGBTQ+ folks navigating identity, relationships, and self-worth—often tired of feeling like they’re "too much" and "not enough" at the same time. Therapy with me feels like a real conversation—supportive, honest, and grounded. We’ll unpack the hard stuff so you can reconnect with yourself, and feel more like you again.
You’re holding it together on the outside—but inside, it’s messy. Maybe you’re healing after infidelity, dealing with anxiety, or feeling disconnected from who you are and what you want.
I work with millennial women and 2SLGBTQ+ folks navigating identity, relationships, and self-worth—often tired of feeling like they’re "too much" and "not enough" at the same time. Therapy with me feels like a real conversation—supportive, honest, and grounded. We’ll unpack the hard stuff so you can reconnect with yourself, and feel more like you again.
Are you struggling in life? Is it anxiety, depression, or big emotions? Is it getting harder or feeling impossible to attend school, work, or be around others? Maybe you don't know what you're feeling, or perhaps you don't know how to express yourself. This may be affecting your relationships in life with people you care about and how you view and value yourself. If you don't know where to start, I'm here to listen and work with you through all of it.
Are you struggling in life? Is it anxiety, depression, or big emotions? Is it getting harder or feeling impossible to attend school, work, or be around others? Maybe you don't know what you're feeling, or perhaps you don't know how to express yourself. This may be affecting your relationships in life with people you care about and how you view and value yourself. If you don't know where to start, I'm here to listen and work with you through all of it.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.