Therapists in Welland, ON

Are you ready for a transformative journey that embraces change and vulnerability? Whether you're an adult navigating life transitions, dealing with day-to-day stressors, or a teen exploring identity, managing anxiety, and addressing self-esteem with ever-changing emotional needs, readiness for personal growth is the key. In our journey together, we'll work side by side to create goals that are specific, measurable, and real—just like you. These goals serve as a personalized roadmap, carefully crafted to fit your unique needs and guide you toward personal growth

You're seeking change but feel stuck. Whether it's the weight of trauma, the tangle of relationships, or the grip of anxiety, you're looking for a Niagara-based therapist who truly gets you and can guide you towards the life you've always wanted.

Mental health issues, developmental disabilities and chemical dependency are conditions, but my charge to you today is to decide never to allow any condition to dictate how you enjoy your life. In other words, having a condition can be out of your control at times, however, what science and human resiliency have proven is that, with the right tools, mindset, and support system you can live above any condition and lead a fulfilled and enjoyable life. As an experienced Therapist, this is where I come in. You deserve a fulfilled and all-around wellness, and I'm here to support you through your journey of accomplishing your recovery.

People have come to me when they want to: improve their mental & emotional health, address stressful relationship patterns, receive support during difficult life situations, and want help from a professional in learning about and helping to unpack clouded thoughts and feelings. People who benefit from my work are those who want to better understand the root of their challenges, and who feel making changes are important, but they're needing support in realizing those changes.

It can be hard to ask for help and reaching out to a therapist can be scary idea! From experience, therapy can be a transformational space where you can create real change. I hope to offer you a safe and non-judgement place to explore and work on the challenges you are currently experiencing. I have been a registered social worker for over 10 years and have worked with people experiencing various difficulties including social anxiety, separation anxiety, OCD, generalized anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parent-child conflict, school, emotion challenges and family conflict.

I aim to work with you collaboratively to enable individuals to solve their social/emotional concerns. Over the years I’ve supported individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress management, coping skills, self harming behaviours, relationship issues and parent teen conflict. I understand stressors of life and how they may have an impact on individuals. Thus I seek to help individuals locate themselves in their daily situations, reflect and influence positive change.

Established in 1983, Guthrie and Associates has served many thousands of couples, families and individuals like you. We were the first private counselling clinic to practice in Brantford. Building a strong reputation over the past thirty-eight years, we are a recognized place in the community and receive referrals from many professionals, including doctors, lawyers, social workers and clergy. Our skilled team of counsellors include both Clinical Social Workers and a Registered Psychotherapist. Whatever issue, challenge or hurdle you may be facing, our team of caring and competent counsellors are here for you in your time of need.

Are you in a newer relationship and doubting which direction things are going in? Have you and your partner been facing increased levels of conflict that you are finding more challenging to resolve ? Are you and your partner wondering how to restore things to where they once were? Are you and your partner up against a looming threat of separation and either don't want to give up on the relationship or want to separate in respectful ways that can benefit everyone ?

Everybody from an early age develops a 'story'. The story becomes an accumulation of everything that we experience. Made up of thoughts, emotions and feelings. All stories are similar, how we learn to live with our experiences makes our story unique. We learn to identify, believing that we are our story, creating situations and patterns in our lives that often become problematic. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are experiencing low self esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, loneliness, anger, forgiveness, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges and family struggles.

It is natural to need professional support when struggling with mental health. Here are examples of some issues that our therapists can help you with: anger management, anxiety/stress and depression management, addiction, burnout, relationship counseling, or couples counseling, marital & pre-marital therapy, family conflicts, modern parenting, blended families, children and divorce, teen issues, relationship problems, instability, conflict or communication issues, dating issues, infidelity peer relationships Illness or disease diagnoses bereavement, grief and loss counselling, career and corporate coaching, etc.

My job is to help you. Whether it's you individually, or your children or your family unit, I'm here to help. You tell me what you want to work on, and its my job to figure out where the problems lie, and what's the best plan to help you deal with it. I'm flexible both in schedule and in how I work, so let's make the best fit.

Your Way Counselling is about helping good people achieve the psychological well-being, relationships, self image, and mental health they want. Services are Family Therapy based and build on your strengths. You may find that you already have the knowledge you need to achieve your goals and yet choose to have professional support to gain confidence in yourself. Whether you are feeling completely overwhelmed or want support to deal with relationships and behavioural issues that are affecting your wellbeing and mental health please feel free to call. We can talk over your needs and make a plan that suits you.

With over two decades of experience in mental health and psychotherapy services, I specialize in working with tweens, teens, adults and families across a range of mental health and wellness areas including: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Stress Management, School Based Challenges, Parenting, Relationship difficulties, etc.

To grow and to heal. This is a choice we can make. If you are reading this, you have already taken a step in that direction. Perhaps you are wondering if therapy can help you take some more steps. These steps can be in many directions – doing better, achieving goals, reducing distress, managing difficult emotions, understanding unhelpful patterns, dealing with relationship issues, coming to terms with the issues of the past, or seeking answers to life’s challenging questions. We arrive in therapy with our own unique expectations. My goal is to help you take the steps towards meeting those expectations.

Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, sad or frustrated ? Is this impacting your day to day life and/or affecting your relationships? If you struggle with any of these emotions and don't know know where to turn, we can help! At Therapy Heals we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! We want to understand where you are now and the challenges impacting your ability to feel your best and be happy. We offer a safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule so that you can begin your journey to healing.