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Available both in-person and online
849 Upper Wentworth Street Suite 209 Hamilton, ON L9A
Do you feel like you're constantly overwhelmed, carrying the weight of everyone else's needs while struggling to make space for your own? Perhaps you're navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or a major life transition and finding it difficult to slow down, feel present, or reconnect with yourself. You may feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or unsure of how to move forward. I support teens, adults, couples, and families in building emotional resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Drawing from ACT, CBT, humanistic, relational-cultural, and mindfulness-based approaches, I help clients regulate their nervous system, navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with the values that create meaningful, lasting change.
You don't have to keep carrying everything on your own. Together, we'll create a personalized approach that helps you feel more grounded, connected, and confident while building practical strategies that support lasting emotional well-being.
Call or Shawna Smigelski now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 273-3457

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

849 Upper Wentworth Street

Suite 209

Hamilton, ON L9A map

(289) 273-3457

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

2010 Winston Park Drive

200

Oakville, ON L6H map

My website
Supporting teens, adults, couples & families with burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, stress, relationships & life transitions.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (289) 273-3457
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

849 Upper Wentworth Street

Suite 209

Hamilton, ON L9A map

(289) 273-3457

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

2010 Winston Park Drive

200

Oakville, ON L6H map

My website
Supporting teens, adults, couples & families with burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, stress, relationships & life transitions.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Desjardins
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • LifeWise
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Meridian
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • The Co-operators
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Check with your insurance provider beforehand to see if coverage for a registered psychotherapist is available and if you are eligible.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 273-3457
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Check with your insurance provider beforehand to see if coverage for a registered psychotherapist is available and if you are eligible.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 273-3457

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Julie Desjardins (Ontario / 008983) Shawna Smigelski
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Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and relational-cultural therapy to support individuals, couples, and families through anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 273-3457
"
Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and relational-cultural therapy to support individuals, couples, and families through anxiety, stress, burnout, and life transitions.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 273-3457

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Guidance
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I support teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, family conflict, relationship challenges, career concerns, life transitions, and feelings of being stuck or disconnected. Together, we'll strengthen emotional resilience, improve relationships, and develop practical strategies that support lasting well-being.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 273-3457
"
I support teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, family conflict, relationship challenges, career concerns, life transitions, and feelings of being stuck or disconnected. Together, we'll strengthen emotional resilience, improve relationships, and develop practical strategies that support lasting well-being.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 273-3457


Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from ACT, CBT, DBT, humanistic, relational-cultural, and mindfulness-based approaches, therapy focuses on regulating the nervous system, increasing emotional flexibility, strengthening relationships, and helping you build a life that feels more balanced and aligned with your values.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 273-3457
"
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from ACT, CBT, DBT, humanistic, relational-cultural, and mindfulness-based approaches, therapy focuses on regulating the nervous system, increasing emotional flexibility, strengthening relationships, and helping you build a life that feels more balanced and aligned with your values.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 273-3457

Location

Primary Location

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

849 Upper Wentworth Street

Suite 209

Hamilton, ON L9A

(289) 273-3457

Additional Location

Vital Minds Psychotherapy

2010 Winston Park Drive

200

Oakville, ON L6H

(289) 273-3457

Nearby Areas

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Supporting teens, adults, couples & families with burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, stress, relationships & life transitions.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 273-3457
"
Supporting teens, adults, couples & families with burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, stress, relationships & life transitions.
Photo of Shawna Smigelski, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shawna Smigelski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 273-3457