Gottman Method Therapists in Waterdown, ON
My practice has a comprehensive focus on mental heath, marriage couple and family therapy and family mediation. Having been trained in a hospital setting, I work effectively with depression, anxiety disorders, addictions and most mental health disorders. In addition, I have a comprehensive focus on marriage, couples and family therapy focusing on couples experiencing a high level of marital conflict, relationship breakdown or who want to improve the quality of their relationship. Restoring healthy relationships and supporting healthy family systems is one of my core passions! Do you feel you need this?
My practice has a comprehensive focus on mental heath, marriage couple and family therapy and family mediation. Having been trained in a hospital setting, I work effectively with depression, anxiety disorders, addictions and most mental health disorders. In addition, I have a comprehensive focus on marriage, couples and family therapy focusing on couples experiencing a high level of marital conflict, relationship breakdown or who want to improve the quality of their relationship. Restoring healthy relationships and supporting healthy family systems is one of my core passions! Do you feel you need this?
Helping to Reconnect Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Waterdown, ON L0R
Our therapists are trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, DBT, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness, and much more.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Our practice’s approach is to be with you through every step of your journey. We aim to help you grow from your struggles, make sense of your experiences, and take your life in the direction you wish. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our goal as a practice is to provide a neutral ground in which individuals, families, and couples can safely heal, energize and become aware of their inner strength. Thus, we ensure that a therapist is able to see you within 48 hours of reaching out.
Our therapists are trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, DBT, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness, and much more.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Our practice’s approach is to be with you through every step of your journey. We aim to help you grow from your struggles, make sense of your experiences, and take your life in the direction you wish. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our goal as a practice is to provide a neutral ground in which individuals, families, and couples can safely heal, energize and become aware of their inner strength. Thus, we ensure that a therapist is able to see you within 48 hours of reaching out.
My clients often seek support during times of stress, change, or uncertainty. They may experience anxiety, low mood, grief, or challenges in relationships, school, or work. Many want clarity, balance, and healthier ways to cope with life’s ups and downs. Their goals may include feeling more grounded, building self-awareness, improving communication, or simply having a safe space to be heard.
My clients often seek support during times of stress, change, or uncertainty. They may experience anxiety, low mood, grief, or challenges in relationships, school, or work. Many want clarity, balance, and healthier ways to cope with life’s ups and downs. Their goals may include feeling more grounded, building self-awareness, improving communication, or simply having a safe space to be heard.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.
Hi! I'm Stacey and I offer a soft landing in a bright space full of plants and sunshine. I offer coping strategies for anxiety, depression, fatigue, life transitions, trauma and stress to improve your wellness. I offer connection and collaboration exploring your emotions, thoughts, behaviours, challenges, boundaries and communication strategies. You deserve peace, growth and healing. Are you ready to tap into your innate authenticity, increase self compassion, boost your self esteem and create inspiring meaningful changes?
Hi! I'm Stacey and I offer a soft landing in a bright space full of plants and sunshine. I offer coping strategies for anxiety, depression, fatigue, life transitions, trauma and stress to improve your wellness. I offer connection and collaboration exploring your emotions, thoughts, behaviours, challenges, boundaries and communication strategies. You deserve peace, growth and healing. Are you ready to tap into your innate authenticity, increase self compassion, boost your self esteem and create inspiring meaningful changes?
Separation or divorce is not something you ever considered when you and your partner were planning your lives together. Unfortunately, divorce is common and is an incredibly painful process which you can't typically prepare for. It can generate intense emotions such as anger, confusion, betrayal, loneliness, & hopelessness - sound familiar?
Even if you know it's the right decision, you will likely be experiencing grief over what you had hoped your relationship would be. Co-parenting is another level to manage. This process can make you question who you are, and what your life will look like moving forward.
Separation or divorce is not something you ever considered when you and your partner were planning your lives together. Unfortunately, divorce is common and is an incredibly painful process which you can't typically prepare for. It can generate intense emotions such as anger, confusion, betrayal, loneliness, & hopelessness - sound familiar?
Even if you know it's the right decision, you will likely be experiencing grief over what you had hoped your relationship would be. Co-parenting is another level to manage. This process can make you question who you are, and what your life will look like moving forward.
Whether you are struggling with not feeling the best, want to improve your life, difficult transitions (childhood to young adult, career, parenthood, separation etc), dealing with addiction/recovery, or loss/grief... life keeps us guessing. We are here to listen, help you slow it all down, and figure out a plan together.
Whether you are struggling with not feeling the best, want to improve your life, difficult transitions (childhood to young adult, career, parenthood, separation etc), dealing with addiction/recovery, or loss/grief... life keeps us guessing. We are here to listen, help you slow it all down, and figure out a plan together.
Whether you’re struggling with stress, relationship issues, trauma, or burnout, therapy is a space where you can feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes. My approach to therapy involves exploring all parts of your life and uncovering the hidden emotions and meanings. I believe therapy is a reflection of real life, where the challenges, patterns, and growth we experience in session often reflects our everyday experiences.
Whether you’re struggling with stress, relationship issues, trauma, or burnout, therapy is a space where you can feel heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful changes. My approach to therapy involves exploring all parts of your life and uncovering the hidden emotions and meanings. I believe therapy is a reflection of real life, where the challenges, patterns, and growth we experience in session often reflects our everyday experiences.
Hi - I'm Lisa. Struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, trauma, or challenging relationships? I work collaboratively with my clients to help them overcome challenges, find purpose, and form habits to support their mental health. I am a certified perinatal mental health provider (CC-PMH), recognizing the tremendous impact of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum on parents. I work with individuals and couples.
Hi - I'm Lisa. Struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, trauma, or challenging relationships? I work collaboratively with my clients to help them overcome challenges, find purpose, and form habits to support their mental health. I am a certified perinatal mental health provider (CC-PMH), recognizing the tremendous impact of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum on parents. I work with individuals and couples.
Our work may draw on evidence-based approaches such as Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and EMDR to support meaningful, lasting change.
Do you keep having the same argument, in your head, or with the people closest to you? You reach for connection, then pull back before it gets too close. Small moments spiral into hours of overthinking. Or you feel distant and unreachable, even when someone is right there with you. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or alone, even when the people in your life care. These patterns often live inside you: overthinking, an ADHD brain, or old attachment wounds that keep showing up in how you connect. In our work together, we slow things down, make sense of what's underneath, and move at a pace that feels safe for you.
Our work may draw on evidence-based approaches such as Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and EMDR to support meaningful, lasting change.
Do you keep having the same argument, in your head, or with the people closest to you? You reach for connection, then pull back before it gets too close. Small moments spiral into hours of overthinking. Or you feel distant and unreachable, even when someone is right there with you. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or alone, even when the people in your life care. These patterns often live inside you: overthinking, an ADHD brain, or old attachment wounds that keep showing up in how you connect. In our work together, we slow things down, make sense of what's underneath, and move at a pace that feels safe for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, overextended, and stuck? Are you feeling disconnected and frustrated in your relationships? Maybe you’ve gone to therapy before, read books, tried to cope–but the pain and problems persist. I realize that there is rarely one problem and we often need more than symptom management. As a trauma and relationship therapist, I work with individual clients, couples and families dealing with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, depression, and burnout from painful life transitions, conflict, divorce, co-parenting, loss of intimacy, betrayals, estrangement, IVF, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, overextended, and stuck? Are you feeling disconnected and frustrated in your relationships? Maybe you’ve gone to therapy before, read books, tried to cope–but the pain and problems persist. I realize that there is rarely one problem and we often need more than symptom management. As a trauma and relationship therapist, I work with individual clients, couples and families dealing with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, depression, and burnout from painful life transitions, conflict, divorce, co-parenting, loss of intimacy, betrayals, estrangement, IVF, infertility, and pregnancy loss.
I support clients navigating a wide range of life circumstances, including acute and chronic health conditions, life transitions and crises, developmental challenges, reproductive health concerns, disordered eating, and substance use.
I support clients navigating a wide range of life circumstances, including acute and chronic health conditions, life transitions and crises, developmental challenges, reproductive health concerns, disordered eating, and substance use.
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First Step Men's Therapy -Direct Billing Available
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Stuck. Isolated. Broken. Powerless. Lost. Hopeless. Many men often face unique challenges and experiences that can be difficult to navigate on their own. Whether it's societal expectations around masculinity, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, past trauma, or an addiction, men may feel like they have to "tough it out" and resolve with their problems on their own without support or guidance. Seeking therapy can be a powerful way for men to address these challenges and develop the skills and tools they need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. Book a free 20-minute consultation by clicking the "Website" button to get started.
Stuck. Isolated. Broken. Powerless. Lost. Hopeless. Many men often face unique challenges and experiences that can be difficult to navigate on their own. Whether it's societal expectations around masculinity, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, past trauma, or an addiction, men may feel like they have to "tough it out" and resolve with their problems on their own without support or guidance. Seeking therapy can be a powerful way for men to address these challenges and develop the skills and tools they need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. Book a free 20-minute consultation by clicking the "Website" button to get started.
Elliott Kemmet - Infidelity & Betrayal Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
14 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7R
You’re carrying the weight of betrayal: whether you’ve been unfaithful or discovered your partner’s infidelity. The pain feels insurmountable, and moving forward seems harder than expected. If you’re grappling with physical, emotional, financial, or online infidelity, you're likely searching for clarity, healing, and a way to rebuild trust. Your goal? To restore what’s been fractured, to heal, and to decide the next steps: whether that’s together or apart.
You’re carrying the weight of betrayal: whether you’ve been unfaithful or discovered your partner’s infidelity. The pain feels insurmountable, and moving forward seems harder than expected. If you’re grappling with physical, emotional, financial, or online infidelity, you're likely searching for clarity, healing, and a way to rebuild trust. Your goal? To restore what’s been fractured, to heal, and to decide the next steps: whether that’s together or apart.
The experiences we have throughout our lives shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. Whether you’re coming to therapy on your own or with your partner, my goal is to create a supportive space where you can feel heard, better understand what’s happening, and work toward meaningful change.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I work with couples looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, manage conflict, or navigate challenges such as parenting, finances, and major life transitions. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, and challenges managing emotions.
The experiences we have throughout our lives shape how we see ourselves and relate to others. Whether you’re coming to therapy on your own or with your partner, my goal is to create a supportive space where you can feel heard, better understand what’s happening, and work toward meaningful change.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I work with couples looking to improve communication, rebuild trust, manage conflict, or navigate challenges such as parenting, finances, and major life transitions. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, and challenges managing emotions.
At times, many of us face emotions and suffering that can feel overwhelmingly painful, disheartening, and difficult to bear, often due to unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and step-families, providing support through a range of therapeutic approaches, including
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems
At times, many of us face emotions and suffering that can feel overwhelmingly painful, disheartening, and difficult to bear, often due to unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and step-families, providing support through a range of therapeutic approaches, including
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems
Couples: I believe that the relationships in our lives directly affect our day to day functioning and overall life satisfaction. I enjoy couples work because I am passionate about helping couples to use their skills and strengths to overcome personal challenges and relationship struggles. Have your past or current relationships caused you to struggle with your self-esteem, or to feel anxious or depressed? I can work with you together, or alone, to explore these difficulties, with the goal of creating positive relationship outcomes in the future. As a registered Sex Therapist (ASTO) I am qualified to support you with your intimacy.
Couples: I believe that the relationships in our lives directly affect our day to day functioning and overall life satisfaction. I enjoy couples work because I am passionate about helping couples to use their skills and strengths to overcome personal challenges and relationship struggles. Have your past or current relationships caused you to struggle with your self-esteem, or to feel anxious or depressed? I can work with you together, or alone, to explore these difficulties, with the goal of creating positive relationship outcomes in the future. As a registered Sex Therapist (ASTO) I am qualified to support you with your intimacy.
Life can feel heavy at times—especially when you’re juggling stress, big emotions, or family challenges. I support children (8+), teens, adults, and parents who are looking for a warm, non-judgmental space to slow down, feel truly heard, and make sense of what’s going on. At C’est La Vie Wellness, an inclusive, queer-affirming clinic, I offer compassionate, practical support tailored to your needs, helping you build insight, strengthen relationships, and feel more grounded, confident, and supported in your day-to-day life.
Life can feel heavy at times—especially when you’re juggling stress, big emotions, or family challenges. I support children (8+), teens, adults, and parents who are looking for a warm, non-judgmental space to slow down, feel truly heard, and make sense of what’s going on. At C’est La Vie Wellness, an inclusive, queer-affirming clinic, I offer compassionate, practical support tailored to your needs, helping you build insight, strengthen relationships, and feel more grounded, confident, and supported in your day-to-day life.
You’re holding so much together, work, family, relationships, and still wondering why you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. Maybe you’re the one everyone turns to, but lately, you don’t know who’s supporting you. Maybe you’re in a relationship that feels stuck, or parenting feels heavier than it should. You’re not alone. And more importantly, this doesn’t have to be your forever story.
You’re holding so much together, work, family, relationships, and still wondering why you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. Maybe you’re the one everyone turns to, but lately, you don’t know who’s supporting you. Maybe you’re in a relationship that feels stuck, or parenting feels heavier than it should. You’re not alone. And more importantly, this doesn’t have to be your forever story.
Many of us move through life feeling like we don't quite belong, uncertain of who we are, or relying on ways of coping that no longer serve us. I offer a warm, compassionate, space to land, where you can explore your story, reconnect with yourself and others, and develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging. I believe in offering honest reflections and gentle challenges with care, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we’ll make sense of your experiences, deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. I support individuals, couples, and families.
Many of us move through life feeling like we don't quite belong, uncertain of who we are, or relying on ways of coping that no longer serve us. I offer a warm, compassionate, space to land, where you can explore your story, reconnect with yourself and others, and develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging. I believe in offering honest reflections and gentle challenges with care, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we’ll make sense of your experiences, deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. I support individuals, couples, and families.
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How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analysed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomised controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.