Parenting Therapists in Hamilton, ON

As a therapist with over 2o years of experience, I hear clients say they wished they had reached out sooner for support. Often, shame or guilt had gotten in their way, somehow thinking they should be able to make changes alone. Quite honestly, we are not meant to do things alone. I offer treatment for struggles such as family stressors, parenting biological, foster and adoptive children, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and childhood maltreatment experiences. I work extensively with parents with their own adverse childhood experiences to change patterns from their upbringing and feel more successful in their parenting.

Are you a child or youth who is struggling emotionally or mentally? Is your mental health or behaviour choices getting in the way of your journey in life? Maybe you're a parent that has a child with these challenges and you're looking for some guidance or skills around how to cope with or support them? Do you feel as though everyone else around you knows what to do and here you are, feeling alone or lost? Or are you noticing that your responses or behaviours are getting in the way of your personal or peer relationships? You are not alone, how can I help you?

Does your child or youth feel anxious, frustrated, and overwhelmed often? Are they creative worriers that tend to avoid situations, have difficulties in school, and struggle with irritability and low mood? Does your struggle with aggression and behavior? Over the past 10 years I have been counselling children, youth, adolescents, and their families. I provide a warm, humorous, and skillful approach to working with all individuals and tailor my treatment to meet my clients needs.

You're overwhelmed by worries, low mood, stress, grief, or impostor syndrome. Daily life feels like you're just going through the motions and you are sliding further away from where you thought you'd be. But you are not alone and it won't always be this hard. People come to therapy to move away from feelings of overwhelm, trust themselves again, and to find your voice again. We will create a relationship built on curiosity, compassion, and the belief that you are stronger than you think. Couples therapy for couples facing challenges in their relationship as (new) parents also offered.

You're constantly feeling on edge and don't know where to turn next. You don't know if you can keep going as you are without making some changes. But even thinking about those changes makes you feel uncertain or scared. Maybe you feel nausea or fear or shame. Maybe you just feel empty or you have repetitive or consuming thoughts. Maybe you're just exhausted. People come to see me to move away from feelings of overwhelm, to begin to know themselves (and others) again, to find and use their voice, and to begin to feel better in their lives (as they define it). If this sounds like you, I promise you're not alone in feeling this way.

Are you the caregiver of a neurodivergent or Deaf youth or young adult? Do you see them struggle with anxiety, low mood or the navigating the transition to post-secondary schooling or employment? I can help you support them.

Do you have concerns that your child is overly anxious, suffering from low mood, exhibiting aggressive behaviour or experiencing anger? Are they struggling with low self-esteem, emotional regulation or having school related difficulties or refusal? Do you want a more positive parent child relationship, improved parenting effectiveness, communication or behaviour management? It can be incredibly difficult witnessing your child struggling and not sure how to best support their overall mental health. Know that you are not alone. I have been delivering successful outcomes for children, youth, and families for more than 25 years.

Accepting new virtual clients! Devin from Child and Family Pathways has over 20 years of success and experience working with school age children, parents and teens. Devin also works with young adults 18-21 who may need support transitioning into adulthood. She is comfortable working along side parents, teachers and health care teams with the intent to best support the needs of the client. Specialization's in Trauma and Attachment work, DBT, CBT and some EFT. As well as parent coaching to support behaviours related too; ADHD, ODD, ASD, Anxiety and OCD. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have.

Prioritizing yourself can be so tough. Between caring for our families, work commitments, and the daily grind of life - it can be too easy to let our own self care fall to the wayside. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck, spending our time scrolling mindlessly on social media instead of doing the things that are most important to us. I work with parents to help them reconnect with themselves, get unstuck from tricky thoughts that get in the way, and move towards what's most important to them. You are worthy of taking this time for yourself, and you don't have to navigate it alone!

Hi! I'm Zeb and I work with children, youth and their caregivers. I understand that when a young person is experiencing emotional or behavioural problems it reorganizes the way that a whole family functions. I believe that better understanding our own emotions and the emotions of others is the key to helping make positive change in the lives of children and families.

Anxiety impacts us in a variety of ways and limits our ability to believe in our own capabilities. You’re someone who wants to work towards self-betterment but still find yourself lacking time, energy, or motivation. Feeling like you can’t sleep, socialize, or face your anxieties, and struggle to feel confident. You may even find it difficult to remember what life was like or could be like without anxiety. However, you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to establish better routines. You’re ready to face your anxieties head-on with confidence! Most of all, you’re ready to reconnect with yourself and the people you love.

On the inside you’re unravelling. Overwhelmed and exhausted, stuck in the same day to day survival mode and feeling like you’ve lost yourself. Maybe you’re not quite sure when or how it happened, but somewhere along the line, life happened, and you no longer know who you are, your relationship with your partner doesn’t feel as close as it once did, or maybe your parenting isn’t what you imagined it would be. Where did your pleasure and purpose in life go? You built a beautiful life, but it’s harder than you imagined, and you feel like you’re failing.

Welcome :) I am a registered psychotherapist - qualifying (RP-Q) and Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Hamilton, Ontario. I specialize in couples counseling and supporting individuals to build and strengthen their personal relationships. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotions, work through challenges, and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others. My background includes training in Expressive Arts Therapy and often I will incorporate the arts into my therapy sessions when appropriate.

Parents: Get the help and support you need if you and/or your relationship/marriage are struggling. Receive relief and benefit from my expertise if you are at your wits end because your children are talking back, having a hard time in school, playing video games all day, don't talk to you about the "important" stuff, might be bullied (online), are lying, stealing, doing drugs, hitting people or otherwise struggle to be the amazing, self-confident, caring, trustworthy and happy people you know them to be.

I offer psychotherapy and counselling for career development (including holistic assessment and exploration of career paths), parenting counselling, and support during life transitions such as immigration.

Entering into a counselling relationship can be frightening and feel like you are losing control. My service is offered to assist you to regain your footing and to exercise your authority in making decisions, to finding a direction that is healthy, happy, safe and secure, and above all else meaningful. The service focuses on hearing your perspective of what is troubling and to engage people in a change process. People usually want better and to have less guilt and shame and to feel confident, competent and to be seen as equals in their relationships. I believe I can help create the space to safety enter into these discussions.

I provide individual, couples & family therapy. Do you feel burdened by your thoughts? Are feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it challenging to fall asleep at night? Do you wish that you could just turn your mind off, to finally get a few moments of peace? I can help you take your life back, feel better, experience ease of being and get more restful sleep. I help individuals overcome anxiety, depression, burnout, overwhelm & stress. I also help couples who have many unmet needs; feel frustrated, resentful & angry in their relationship; struggle to communicate effectively; no longer experience intimacy or have lost trust.

Life can be really challenging. Family dynamics and difficult personalities can make you feel like you’re reliving painful moments from the past. Being a parent, or trying to become one, can bring heartache and frustration. Infertility, loss, illness and anxiety can make life feel heavy, difficult, and rid you of vitality. This is where I come in to help. I can take you to better places. Healing doesn’t mean the pain never existed; it means the pain no longer controls our lives. I will create a space where you will feel safe and unconditionally supported to explore your thoughts, feelings, and worries, without judgement.

Hello! I'm Laura. As a mother myself, my passion is helping other mothers and individuals within their parenting journey. It takes a village as they say. Together, we can have meaningful conversations that align with your parenting style and goals. I provide evidence-based information to support your parenting choices and help you avoid the overwhelming internet rabbit hole. Whether it's anxiety, depression, child development, or relationship challenges, I am here to listen and support you. I meet with both children and adults up to 12 years old. Let's dive deep and find what brings you the quality of life you envision.