Family Therapy in Winnipeg, MB
I have worked extensively with people of varied cultures, family dynamics, and life experiences. I help people with empathic observational assessment and goal directed therapy.
I have worked extensively with people of varied cultures, family dynamics, and life experiences. I help people with empathic observational assessment and goal directed therapy.
I have worked with patients who have struggled with wide variety mental wellness issues. I am here to listen and provide the help and support you need. I will help you understand and cope with the distress you may be experiencing. I will take a compassionate approach to help you find your strengths and utilize them to move forward. I have experience working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, adjustment to a family member’s illness and many other life stressors.
I have worked with patients who have struggled with wide variety mental wellness issues. I am here to listen and provide the help and support you need. I will help you understand and cope with the distress you may be experiencing. I will take a compassionate approach to help you find your strengths and utilize them to move forward. I have experience working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, adjustment to a family member’s illness and many other life stressors.
I aim to help people explore inner and outer worlds as a way to move through stuckness, to heal, grow awareness of self and other, and to live in to preferred and unique ways of being. We will use imagination, awareness of physical sensation, and thoughts emotions to explore the stories that different parts of you carry and to develop relationships with them. I work from a perspective informed by Internal Family Systems therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and depth psychology with a focus on the work of Carl Jung.
I aim to help people explore inner and outer worlds as a way to move through stuckness, to heal, grow awareness of self and other, and to live in to preferred and unique ways of being. We will use imagination, awareness of physical sensation, and thoughts emotions to explore the stories that different parts of you carry and to develop relationships with them. I work from a perspective informed by Internal Family Systems therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and depth psychology with a focus on the work of Carl Jung.
I have 30 years of counselling experience, and have accredited training in Psychology, and Marriage & Family Therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups.
I provide therapy and counselling to help you and your loved ones cope with complex personal and relational issues such as trauma, abuse, loss, infertility, high-level conflict and communication breakdown, infidelity, adoption, social oppression, sexuality issues, immigration loss/trauma, adoption related issues, separation, divorce and blended family issues. Offices located in Winnipeg and Steinbach, and convenient online platforms are offered also.
I have 30 years of counselling experience, and have accredited training in Psychology, and Marriage & Family Therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups.
I provide therapy and counselling to help you and your loved ones cope with complex personal and relational issues such as trauma, abuse, loss, infertility, high-level conflict and communication breakdown, infidelity, adoption, social oppression, sexuality issues, immigration loss/trauma, adoption related issues, separation, divorce and blended family issues. Offices located in Winnipeg and Steinbach, and convenient online platforms are offered also.
Safe Harbour Therapy Centre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, RSW, RD, RMT, MMFT
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3M
Distress and struggle are unique to each person, and so is healing! That's why we provide diverse modalities like low cost individual therapy, EMDR, craniosacral, career counselling, dietetics, neurofeedback, family therapy, reflexology, and more.
Whatever has brought you to this point has taken a toll. Life feels overwhelming, especially while others are leaning on you. Family issues, personal burdens, and troubles in the outside world pile up. It feels like too much. You’re feeling alone, and you’re not sure how you’re going to make it through. You're looking for rest and support, for resolution, and for a different way of managing everything.
Distress and struggle are unique to each person, and so is healing! That's why we provide diverse modalities like low cost individual therapy, EMDR, craniosacral, career counselling, dietetics, neurofeedback, family therapy, reflexology, and more.
Whatever has brought you to this point has taken a toll. Life feels overwhelming, especially while others are leaning on you. Family issues, personal burdens, and troubles in the outside world pile up. It feels like too much. You’re feeling alone, and you’re not sure how you’re going to make it through. You're looking for rest and support, for resolution, and for a different way of managing everything.
I have extensive experience providing therapy and education on a wide range of mental health topics to youth, adults, families and communities. I help people struggling with symptoms consistent with their diagnosed disorders, such as anxiety, and mood disorders as well as those struggling with a compilation of stress in their lives, such as job, family/relationship, trauma, grief or addictions. At times we need extra support and guidance in dealing with life's challenges. I like to build on a person's strengths empowering them to make positive changes, reducing their negative coping and negative thought patterns.
I have extensive experience providing therapy and education on a wide range of mental health topics to youth, adults, families and communities. I help people struggling with symptoms consistent with their diagnosed disorders, such as anxiety, and mood disorders as well as those struggling with a compilation of stress in their lives, such as job, family/relationship, trauma, grief or addictions. At times we need extra support and guidance in dealing with life's challenges. I like to build on a person's strengths empowering them to make positive changes, reducing their negative coping and negative thought patterns.
Children are introspective, they have valuable insight and ideas around their strengths, challenges and goals. Children can be collaborative partners in the counselling journey. Encouraging children to use their voice and insight empowers and inspires them for growth and change. I have worked with children aged 3-19 on various issues including abuse, neglect, trauma, family reunification, grief and loss, separation and divorce, self-harm, anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, screen time, self esteem, self confidence and identity. Each child is unique and deserves a collaboratively established personalized counselling plan.
Children are introspective, they have valuable insight and ideas around their strengths, challenges and goals. Children can be collaborative partners in the counselling journey. Encouraging children to use their voice and insight empowers and inspires them for growth and change. I have worked with children aged 3-19 on various issues including abuse, neglect, trauma, family reunification, grief and loss, separation and divorce, self-harm, anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, screen time, self esteem, self confidence and identity. Each child is unique and deserves a collaboratively established personalized counselling plan.
I have also completed Parent Capacity assessments for Child and Family Services Agencies.
I am an established counsellor who enjoys working with children and families. Our focus is on facilitating empowerment, healing and promotion of positive growth/change. We offer a safe, comfortable and professional environment. Myself and my therapists provide counselling services in family and relationship counselling, divorce and separation, family violence, anger management, sexual abuse, grief, crisis intervention, conflict resolution and family of origin issues. We know that each individual and family is different and have different needs. We are committed to providing each person and or family with the guidance and support needed to help with any issue and difficulty that they may be facing.
I have also completed Parent Capacity assessments for Child and Family Services Agencies.
I am an established counsellor who enjoys working with children and families. Our focus is on facilitating empowerment, healing and promotion of positive growth/change. We offer a safe, comfortable and professional environment. Myself and my therapists provide counselling services in family and relationship counselling, divorce and separation, family violence, anger management, sexual abuse, grief, crisis intervention, conflict resolution and family of origin issues. We know that each individual and family is different and have different needs. We are committed to providing each person and or family with the guidance and support needed to help with any issue and difficulty that they may be facing.
Linda Markham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, BA, BPE
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R2G (Online Only)
Drawing heavily on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, I encourage clients to become acquainted with their many parts (or aspects) of themselves; some, that may be unconsciously driving them towards ill health, unfulfilling relationships, and/or addictions; others, that have the capacity to heal and transform through an unburdening process.
Are you experiencing inner conflict(s) and/or relationship difficulties? Are you stuck in old belief, thought, emotional, or behaviour patterns that are no longer serving you or your relationships? Are you hoping to heal past traumautic events or overwhelming life experiences? Are you looking for someone to really listen and understand how things inside and out are affecting you? Would you prefer to thrive rather than just survive? I can help with all of that!
Drawing heavily on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, I encourage clients to become acquainted with their many parts (or aspects) of themselves; some, that may be unconsciously driving them towards ill health, unfulfilling relationships, and/or addictions; others, that have the capacity to heal and transform through an unburdening process.
Are you experiencing inner conflict(s) and/or relationship difficulties? Are you stuck in old belief, thought, emotional, or behaviour patterns that are no longer serving you or your relationships? Are you hoping to heal past traumautic events or overwhelming life experiences? Are you looking for someone to really listen and understand how things inside and out are affecting you? Would you prefer to thrive rather than just survive? I can help with all of that!
** Currently accepting new clients ** Virtual/Online Sessions** I am a proud Indigenous mental health counsellor. I offer services that are centred in Indigenous values with intentions to offer trauma informed healing. If you are needing supports because you are involved with Child and Family Services or connected to MMIWG, I want to help find the strength and make changes to make you feel whole again.
** Currently accepting new clients ** Virtual/Online Sessions** I am a proud Indigenous mental health counsellor. I offer services that are centred in Indigenous values with intentions to offer trauma informed healing. If you are needing supports because you are involved with Child and Family Services or connected to MMIWG, I want to help find the strength and make changes to make you feel whole again.
Melissa Ann Steele
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3M
I have specific training in trauma-informed and narrative approaches, EFT and Gottman couple therapy, family therapy including play and art therapy and attachment-focussed family therapy.
Therapy can help us to connect with ourselves and others, find meaning, joy, love, acceptance, playfulness and peace of mind. If you are recovering from trauma, if you are stuck or struggling, therapy can create a safe space to work through painful and difficult emotions and experiences in order to live better and feel better. I value creativity, compassion and collaboration. My approach is drawn from attachment theory, narrative therapy, trauma-informed somatic therapies, mindful self-compassion and relational therapy.
I have specific training in trauma-informed and narrative approaches, EFT and Gottman couple therapy, family therapy including play and art therapy and attachment-focussed family therapy.
Therapy can help us to connect with ourselves and others, find meaning, joy, love, acceptance, playfulness and peace of mind. If you are recovering from trauma, if you are stuck or struggling, therapy can create a safe space to work through painful and difficult emotions and experiences in order to live better and feel better. I value creativity, compassion and collaboration. My approach is drawn from attachment theory, narrative therapy, trauma-informed somatic therapies, mindful self-compassion and relational therapy.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, BA
Verified Verified
Winnipeg, MB R3V (Online Only)
My approach is drawn from attachment theory, internal family systems (parts work), narrative therapy, mindful self-compassion and relational therapy.
I have always believed that people are the experts in their own lives and have always been interested in listening to others' stories of their lives. Therapy can help us learn to connect with ourselves as well as with others and find meaning, joy and acceptance in our lives. Therapy can help us shine light into the dark corners of ourselves; to explore thoughts and feelings that we may have not noticed or have perhaps avoided in the past.
My approach is drawn from attachment theory, internal family systems (parts work), narrative therapy, mindful self-compassion and relational therapy.
I have always believed that people are the experts in their own lives and have always been interested in listening to others' stories of their lives. Therapy can help us learn to connect with ourselves as well as with others and find meaning, joy and acceptance in our lives. Therapy can help us shine light into the dark corners of ourselves; to explore thoughts and feelings that we may have not noticed or have perhaps avoided in the past.
We offer Attachment (relationship-based) Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
At Courageous Connections we offer individual, family, couple and group therapy to children, youth, families and adults. Our team is made up of Social Workers and Counselors who specialize in Play Therapy, EMDR and Attachment-based therapies. We have therapists that work with people from all ages and stages of life. We focus on relationships, trauma, and supporting individuals with neurodivergence and their families.
We offer Attachment (relationship-based) Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
At Courageous Connections we offer individual, family, couple and group therapy to children, youth, families and adults. Our team is made up of Social Workers and Counselors who specialize in Play Therapy, EMDR and Attachment-based therapies. We have therapists that work with people from all ages and stages of life. We focus on relationships, trauma, and supporting individuals with neurodivergence and their families.
Hi, my name is Larry! Recovery Centre for Addictions, Trauma, & Families exists to provide individual, family and group counselling resources for Addictions Prevention and Recovery, Trauma Recovery, and Marriage and Family Restoration. RCATF is an out-patient facility dependent on client fees for continued operation. We provide a client centered, personal atmosphere in helping you design an Action Plan that fits your biological, psychological, social and spiritual recovery needs. If you and/or your family so desire and chose to, a specific spiritual and faith component can be integrated into your Personal Action Plan. All faiths and cultures are welcome!
Hi, my name is Larry! Recovery Centre for Addictions, Trauma, & Families exists to provide individual, family and group counselling resources for Addictions Prevention and Recovery, Trauma Recovery, and Marriage and Family Restoration. RCATF is an out-patient facility dependent on client fees for continued operation. We provide a client centered, personal atmosphere in helping you design an Action Plan that fits your biological, psychological, social and spiritual recovery needs. If you and/or your family so desire and chose to, a specific spiritual and faith component can be integrated into your Personal Action Plan. All faiths and cultures are welcome!
I use an integrative approach from a number of treatment modalities depending on the needs and preferences of the client including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness based CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Accepting new clients, no current waitlist! I am a registered Psychological Associate Candidate with the Psychological Association of Mb. I've spent more than 15 years supporting the Winnipeg community in various roles crisis response, counseling, education, and social services roles. I work from a neurodiversity affirming perspective, and offer a non-judgmental safe space to process and creatively work through various challenges. We can set treatment goals and priorities together and use an approach that feels comfortable for you.
I use an integrative approach from a number of treatment modalities depending on the needs and preferences of the client including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness based CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Accepting new clients, no current waitlist! I am a registered Psychological Associate Candidate with the Psychological Association of Mb. I've spent more than 15 years supporting the Winnipeg community in various roles crisis response, counseling, education, and social services roles. I work from a neurodiversity affirming perspective, and offer a non-judgmental safe space to process and creatively work through various challenges. We can set treatment goals and priorities together and use an approach that feels comfortable for you.
I identify as a migrant of colour psychotherapist, practicing an Intersectional, Integrative, just approach to therapy that invites, and affirms the many dimensions that one holds, and bring to the therapeutic container as an individual (body, mind, and spirit), as part of a collective (community, family, chosen family, etc.) and as part of/ impacted by many systems of power (social location, privilege, disadvantage, etc.). I support with: feeling stuck, shame, repeated patterns, bullying, exploring gender, and sexual identity, relationships, boundaries, communication, parenting, affirming one's child gender/sexuality, and more.
I identify as a migrant of colour psychotherapist, practicing an Intersectional, Integrative, just approach to therapy that invites, and affirms the many dimensions that one holds, and bring to the therapeutic container as an individual (body, mind, and spirit), as part of a collective (community, family, chosen family, etc.) and as part of/ impacted by many systems of power (social location, privilege, disadvantage, etc.). I support with: feeling stuck, shame, repeated patterns, bullying, exploring gender, and sexual identity, relationships, boundaries, communication, parenting, affirming one's child gender/sexuality, and more.
Pamela Bell
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, CYCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R2H
Waitlist for new clients
Finding the right Therapist is essential. I am an experienced, Metis, (culturally sensitive) I have travelled to over 13 different Northern communities. I am a registered social work/Therapist, and child and youth Therapist. I provide solution focused, narrative, family systems, cbt, motivational interviewing, and strength- based modalities from an eclectic skill base that I have spent over 25 years developing, (I started my career in 1997) along with lived life experience. I have experience with all ages especially children, youth.
Finding the right Therapist is essential. I am an experienced, Metis, (culturally sensitive) I have travelled to over 13 different Northern communities. I am a registered social work/Therapist, and child and youth Therapist. I provide solution focused, narrative, family systems, cbt, motivational interviewing, and strength- based modalities from an eclectic skill base that I have spent over 25 years developing, (I started my career in 1997) along with lived life experience. I have experience with all ages especially children, youth.
Driftwood Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winnipeg, MB R3J
Are you struggling with obsessions causing intrusive ideas, urges, images, or thoughts that are unwanted and may cause guilt, shame or worry? Engaging in actions in order reduce the upsetting feelings or to prevent something bad from happening? Do you require family members to accommodate or participate in the compulsion? OCD can cause you to feel stuck and worrying about the "what if's". I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) which has been found to have the most strong effect on the successful outcome of treatment for OCD.
Are you struggling with obsessions causing intrusive ideas, urges, images, or thoughts that are unwanted and may cause guilt, shame or worry? Engaging in actions in order reduce the upsetting feelings or to prevent something bad from happening? Do you require family members to accommodate or participate in the compulsion? OCD can cause you to feel stuck and worrying about the "what if's". I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) which has been found to have the most strong effect on the successful outcome of treatment for OCD.
Truth, Healing & Reclaiming your identity, are goals I want you to achieve. The stories we tell ourselves influence how we: perform in relationships; view ourselves, & make sense of our experiences of the world around us. I use a narrative approach, which is effective in helping process topics such as: trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, depression, & family of origin challenges, amongst others. My experience has provided me an in-depth understanding of how social justice issues like: racism, gender discrimination sexual orientation, ability & such impact us. I want to carefully consider the impacts of each with you.
Truth, Healing & Reclaiming your identity, are goals I want you to achieve. The stories we tell ourselves influence how we: perform in relationships; view ourselves, & make sense of our experiences of the world around us. I use a narrative approach, which is effective in helping process topics such as: trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, depression, & family of origin challenges, amongst others. My experience has provided me an in-depth understanding of how social justice issues like: racism, gender discrimination sexual orientation, ability & such impact us. I want to carefully consider the impacts of each with you.
Each challenging moment provides an opportunity to slow down, reflect and to integrate what life hands us. Sometimes this is messy, often it is hardship, but my hope is to walk alongside my clients and to see them through to what is next, hopefully with a renewed sense of strength, self-acceptance and awareness. I've worked for the provincial Eating Disorder Program, Family/Parenting Centre and in Community based Women's Health services. These experiences have provided me with a deep respect and admiration for my clients' strength and resilience.
Each challenging moment provides an opportunity to slow down, reflect and to integrate what life hands us. Sometimes this is messy, often it is hardship, but my hope is to walk alongside my clients and to see them through to what is next, hopefully with a renewed sense of strength, self-acceptance and awareness. I've worked for the provincial Eating Disorder Program, Family/Parenting Centre and in Community based Women's Health services. These experiences have provided me with a deep respect and admiration for my clients' strength and resilience.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.