Therapists in Hamilton, ON

I work with women experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life transitions, and those feeling stuck and looking to get more out of life. I believe conversations about happiness, purpose, and fulfillment to be important ones and help those exploring 'who am I?', 'what do I want?', and 'why aren't I happy?'. Clients tell me I am warm, down to earth, and easy to talk to and express relief at having an objective person to speak with. While I hope you feel heard and validated in our sessions, I also hope you feel gently challenged to support therapeutic change.

I'm a clinical therapist providing supervised psychological services to adults and adolescents, including assessment, therapy, and parenting support. I have specialized training in trauma-informed, somatic, and emotion-focused treatment methods. My clinical practice is focused on supporting people with trauma, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and interpersonal and relational issues. I have training and experience working with individuals and families with eating disorders, first responders,​ and those impacted by adverse childhood experiences​.

Are you currently repeating the same cycle in life that results in feeling stuck, not motivated, and distant from your goals and other people? We focus on providing psychotherapy services to people for longstanding concerns such as Chronic Pain, Trauma, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and Couples Counselling. Our therapy services are offered online & over the phone by regulated mental health professionals.

Are you having difficulty coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, traumatic experiences or challenging life transitions? Do you feel like you are constantly in fight-or-flight mode? These challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, dysregulated and unmotivated, affecting your daily life, work, school and relationships. But don't worry, you're not alone. I'm here to help you find lasting relief and make a positive change. Get your life back by developing effective skills and tools to overcome these challenging experiences!

I work with clients who are facing a range of personal, relational & emotional challenges. Therapy can explore & change beliefs, responses & patterns; building a solid sense of self; creating new ways of being with others; changing your relationship to money; exploring your sexuality, gender & relationships; tools to engage in sex in the ways you want; overcome disconnection in relationship or connecting more intimately with yourself & your partner(s). We can reestablish connection with your body & learn to understand sensations, feelings, memories & intelligence inherent in you or develop resources to increase regulation

Are you having difficulty coping with stress, anxiety, fears or life transitions? You may find yourself feeling inadequate, hopeless, and lacking motivation. These struggles impact your daily life, work, and relationships. Physical symptoms like insomnia and headaches may also be wearing you down. But you’re at a point where you’re ready to reclaim your well-being and discover lasting relief. More than anything, you’re prepared for a transformative change that leads to a life filled with peace, self-assurance, and a brighter future. I’m here to guide you on this journey.

My goal as a therapist is to create a connection that allows for curiosity, risk-taking, fun and emotional safety so that you feel empowered to share in sessions. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life-transitions, grief, relationship issues, or questions around identity I would love to explore this with you. I enjoy connecting people to their emotions and will often aim to increase connection between your emotions and your body so you feel empowered to express your feelings and increase self-trust. Emotions have important information for us and feeling them in the presence of another is sometimes all that's needed.

In partnership we will explore your experiences and build a personalized care approach that is tailored to your individual needs. My care work aims at establishing a collaborative and safe(r) therapeutic space together, while disrupting and undermining the various oppressive systems that impact our collective and individual wellness experiences. Regardless of whatever issue is affecting your wellbeing, whether it be grief, disordered eating, relationship breakdowns, social isolation, anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout, I am here to support you in creating routes to comfort and positive change.

I specialize in Attachment Trauma and C-PTSD, Relational Issues, Big Life Transitions, and Self Discovery. While I have worked with many diverse populations, my typical clients experience intergenerational trauma, childhood trauma, attachment issues, PTSD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), relationship problems (marriage, intimacy issues, polyamory, divorce, parental conflict/abuse, co-dependency etc…), burn out, and who otherwise are seeking more fulfilling authentic lives. My role is to journey with you as a fellow traveler to uncover meaning and purpose, acceptance and change.

Life transitions (relationships, grief, work health and more) can shake our sense of self in many ways. I am here with you to navigate them with grace and agency. To help understand and move towards the life that you desire and the person you want to be. Alone-ness leads to suffering and together-ness leads to the ability to meet what your life asks of you. I am here with you in that process. Trauma, relationships and learning (trauma, habits, relational patterns) are key to our sense of self, and play a critical role in the therapeutic process.

Change is within reach. Do you find yourself battling burnout, anxiety, or depression? Are you feeling trapped or besieged by overwhelming emotions? If you're yearning for a shift in your life, CHANGE is possible. I specialize in guiding individuals through transformative journeys, helping them break free from limiting patterns and heal past wounds that hinder their path to fulfillment. In my therapy sessions, you'll find a safe haven—a space free of judgment and filled with compassion. Together, we'll unravel the layers of your being, unearth hidden truths, and cultivate new coping mechanisms. Your authentic self awaits 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.

Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.

Trauma shows up in many different ways. Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, unexplained pain or illness, digestive issues, disturbing reminders of past events, past or current abuse or emotional numbness. Maybe you just haven't been able to shake the emotional effects of the pandemic on you and your family. With over 30 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy services, I work with adults whose lives have been affected by such overwhelming feelings and situations, grief and loss, family and relationship concerns, emotional abuse, attachment wounds, intergenerational issues and workplace stressors.

I work with youth and adults who are struggling with cumulative stress, anxiety, or trauma and want to develop a sense of emotional stability and well-being; they're looking for a therapist who can be authentic. Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I use somatic (body-based) psychotherapy in healing trauma, including developmental trauma - childhood abuse, neglect, or caregiver misattunement. Somatic therapy is a gentle, experiential approach that integrates awareness of body sensations to allow the body, mind and emotions to heal from trauma, so you can feel more connected and engaged in your life.

Healing looks different for everyone, and that is why we begin with a full understanding of your experiences and the context in which they occur. I work collaboratively with you to explore those meanings and help you gain agency over these narratives to live a life with more space for compassion and curiosity in mind, body, and experience. Whatever you are working through, I respect you as the expert. My role is not to analyze, pathologize, or label you, it is to understand you as your whole self, including your experiences, identities, values, and how you have been impacted by the current systems that are set in place.

I’m here for the parents who aren't ready to give up hope, and for the teens and young adults who are clinging to life. Whether because of trauma, of neurodivergence (ADHD/ADD) or the need for a more gender-affirming world, life has been rocky. It’s been difficult to connect, sleep has been elusive, panic has been setting in and the future seems sort of bleak. At least that’s how it’s been, at least for right now. So you're looking for a therapist who gets it: your gender identity, your life experience and your inner knowing matter.

Are you in a relationship where it's on and off, unhealthy, or wondering how the compliments turned into criticisms? Do you feel like you and your loved ones are growing apart? Because of relationship struggles you are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, maybe even chronic pain? You feel like you are constantly tensed, experiencing unknown pain, lack of sleep and ruminating. Maybe you are looking to heal from trauma and PTSD, and you feel your body is trapped in the past. If you are looking for a sense of peace and relief, both mentally and physically, I can support you.

CHANGE IS POSSIBLE. Are you feeling burned out, anxious or depressed? Maybe you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Are you ready for a life change? I provide therapy to individuals who are looking for ways to change dysfunctional patterns and heal the wounds that block them from living the life they want. I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate space where together we can help you uncover hidden layers of yourself, develop new coping skills, experience inner transformation and personal growth. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationships and existential crisis.