Barbara A Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, GIT, MS, CRPO
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
86 Homewood Ave, Hamilton, ON L8P
Let's Connect (877) 958-8508
Therapy is often about exploring outdated core beliefs to see if they are useful and, if not, create new neuropathways that lead to new, more healthy behavior and responses. I meet each client where they are in their life and/or situation and explore what works for them to meet their therapeutic needs. I"m trained with Dr Stan Tatkin, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy for over 5 years. I am certified in EMDR. I am a trained Mindful Self Compassion Teacher and teach through McMaster University Faculty Development Mindfulness programs. I am on the executive for Mindfulness Hamilton.
My special interest is relationships of all kinds, including with oneself. Successful collaboration sponsoring an authentic connection can lead to satisfaction and meaningful relationships. I am also trained in EMDR and Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) to address and process any form of trauma or painful experiences.
Having spent decades in a contemplative practice and teaching mindfulness courses, particularly the Mindful Self Compassion program, I come from a warm-hearted compassionate position. This allows clients the safety and comfort required to relax and be open to discuss what often are difficult and/or challenging experiences in a neutral unbiased environment.
Call or Email Barbara A Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (877) 958-8508
Let's Connect (877) 958-8508
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Cheque
Insurance
- Arete
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Manulife
- SunLife
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (877) 958-8508
Barbara A Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, GIT, MS, CRPO
Qualifications
- In Practice for 24 Years
- Certificate from Rochester Institute of Technology MFA / 1973
- Certificate from Walden University M.S. psychology / 2000
- Attended Gestalt Institute, Toronto, Graduated 2001
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (877) 958-8508
Barbara A Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, GIT, MS, CRPO
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Coping Skills
- Stress
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bisexual
- Career Guidance
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (877) 958-8508
Barbara A Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, GIT, MS, CRPO
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- EMDR
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Image Transformation
- Imago
- Mindfulness
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychobiological Approach to Couples
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (877) 958-8508
Barbara A Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, GIT, MS, CRPO
Groups
Location
Hamilton, ON L8P
Email Barbara A Smith about this group or call - (877) 958-8508
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (877) 958-8508
Barbara A Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, GIT, MS, CRPO
Last Modified: 7 Apr 2024