Family Therapy in London, ON
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Mahnoor Ahmed
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP{Q}
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6P (Online Only)
You deserve to feel content and happy. You deserve to find peace. You deserve so much and InshAllah we will work together on finding you this. If you are facing complex issues that stem from childhood, or if you are dealing with trauma, we will work together closely to find you the healing that you need. Children, youths and adults are all welcomed with respect and acceptance. Whether you want to know the 'whys or the 'hows', this is the space for you, your partner and your family. As a multi-lingual and bicultural therapist, I provide support to diverse families in English, Urdu, and Hindi.
You deserve to feel content and happy. You deserve to find peace. You deserve so much and InshAllah we will work together on finding you this. If you are facing complex issues that stem from childhood, or if you are dealing with trauma, we will work together closely to find you the healing that you need. Children, youths and adults are all welcomed with respect and acceptance. Whether you want to know the 'whys or the 'hows', this is the space for you, your partner and your family. As a multi-lingual and bicultural therapist, I provide support to diverse families in English, Urdu, and Hindi.
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Tamara Spencer
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6P (Online Only)
Are you working so hard in every aspect of your life only to feel like things still aren’t good enough? Like your relationships are destined for failure, you’ll never be able to cope with the curveballs life throws at you, and there’s something inside yourself that just feels… wrong? Maybe you've convinced yourself that if it just looks like you have the perfect career, relationship, and family, that somehow it will become your reality. I’ve been down this same road, and what I eventually realized was that, when I spent all my time focused on being "better" or achieving more, I lost sight of myself and those who mattered most to me.
Are you working so hard in every aspect of your life only to feel like things still aren’t good enough? Like your relationships are destined for failure, you’ll never be able to cope with the curveballs life throws at you, and there’s something inside yourself that just feels… wrong? Maybe you've convinced yourself that if it just looks like you have the perfect career, relationship, and family, that somehow it will become your reality. I’ve been down this same road, and what I eventually realized was that, when I spent all my time focused on being "better" or achieving more, I lost sight of myself and those who mattered most to me.
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I help people prioritize & set realistic goals & the pathways to achieve them in ways that are authentic to each individual or family.
There may be times that you don't have the relationships you wanted or envisioned for yourself. Sometimes the relationship you struggle with the most is the one with yourself. Feelings & emotions, even ones that seem small, can get heavy & can leave you feeling unloved or unlovable, unworthy, & with a distorted view of yourself. You may even feel as though you have no control of your life & powerless to change it. Working together, we can explore what is causing things to be this way; & more importantly, we can tap into your strengths & set you on a path to have the relationships you want & deserve.
I help people prioritize & set realistic goals & the pathways to achieve them in ways that are authentic to each individual or family.
There may be times that you don't have the relationships you wanted or envisioned for yourself. Sometimes the relationship you struggle with the most is the one with yourself. Feelings & emotions, even ones that seem small, can get heavy & can leave you feeling unloved or unlovable, unworthy, & with a distorted view of yourself. You may even feel as though you have no control of your life & powerless to change it. Working together, we can explore what is causing things to be this way; & more importantly, we can tap into your strengths & set you on a path to have the relationships you want & deserve.
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Dr. Jo-Ann Leavey TelePsychology Virtual Clinic
Psychologist, NP, EdD, C Psych, LLD hc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N6H (Online Only)
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling services for preteens to seniors. Specialties include emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges, stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling services for preteens to seniors. Specialties include emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges, stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.
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My approach is to create a secure environment where you and/or your family feels safe to explore your challenges and successes.
There are countless reasons why you and/or your families journey may have lead to seeking therapy for support. Whether it be struggling with big emotions, feeling stuck, stressed, hurt, overwhelmed, maybe you're struggling with certain behavioural tendencies, or relationships with friends and families. I am here to hold the space with you so we can understand where your life can be enhanced.
My approach is to create a secure environment where you and/or your family feels safe to explore your challenges and successes.
There are countless reasons why you and/or your families journey may have lead to seeking therapy for support. Whether it be struggling with big emotions, feeling stuck, stressed, hurt, overwhelmed, maybe you're struggling with certain behavioural tendencies, or relationships with friends and families. I am here to hold the space with you so we can understand where your life can be enhanced.
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Inner Flux Counselling Services - Phe Wong
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
London, ON N6L (Online Only)
I predominately use Internal Family Systems, Narrative, and Systems-Centered approaches- allowing us to explore your experiences (past and present), make sense of your internal and external world, and bring healing to the origin of the symptom or issue.
Be You! Hello, I'm Phe (fee), a Queer, Chinese-Canadian Psychotherapist here to advocate alongside of you. You can count on me to provide a safe, accepting, and affirming space. Together, we can work on exploration and formation of: sexual identity, gender identity, ethnic/racial identity. I'm here to help when it comes to: LGBTQ2SA+ issues, questioning identity, minority stress, racial trauma, "coming out", confidence and self-esteem, trauma, shame and guilt, anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, and pre/post transition support.
I predominately use Internal Family Systems, Narrative, and Systems-Centered approaches- allowing us to explore your experiences (past and present), make sense of your internal and external world, and bring healing to the origin of the symptom or issue.
Be You! Hello, I'm Phe (fee), a Queer, Chinese-Canadian Psychotherapist here to advocate alongside of you. You can count on me to provide a safe, accepting, and affirming space. Together, we can work on exploration and formation of: sexual identity, gender identity, ethnic/racial identity. I'm here to help when it comes to: LGBTQ2SA+ issues, questioning identity, minority stress, racial trauma, "coming out", confidence and self-esteem, trauma, shame and guilt, anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, and pre/post transition support.
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I have experience in trauma care, depression, anxiety, burn-out, grief, marital and relationship breakdown as well as family counselling.
Sometimes you need to sit before you can rise! Life can be challenging and making sense of those challenges is difficult especially if you have been stuck for a long time. Oftentimes, we don't pause long enough to truly understand why we are struggling. I want to give you the chance to sit, talk, learn, and then apply what you have discovered to your life. The key to my practice is providing a space where clients feel safe to share, learn and develop strategies to move them forward.
I have experience in trauma care, depression, anxiety, burn-out, grief, marital and relationship breakdown as well as family counselling.
Sometimes you need to sit before you can rise! Life can be challenging and making sense of those challenges is difficult especially if you have been stuck for a long time. Oftentimes, we don't pause long enough to truly understand why we are struggling. I want to give you the chance to sit, talk, learn, and then apply what you have discovered to your life. The key to my practice is providing a space where clients feel safe to share, learn and develop strategies to move them forward.
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I am dedicated to creating meaningful connections and working collaboratively with families to achieve goals and improve family functioning.
Accepting New Clients! If your child is overwhelmed with feelings of anxiousness, struggles with regulating their emotions, has problems with relationships, struggles with low self-esteem, or engages in self-defeating and/or self-harming behaviours, therapy can help your child overcome these challenges. I support children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioural, emotional, and relational difficulties by designing interventions to help them learn to cope, communicate, self-regulate, and become more emotionally expressive.
I am dedicated to creating meaningful connections and working collaboratively with families to achieve goals and improve family functioning.
Accepting New Clients! If your child is overwhelmed with feelings of anxiousness, struggles with regulating their emotions, has problems with relationships, struggles with low self-esteem, or engages in self-defeating and/or self-harming behaviours, therapy can help your child overcome these challenges. I support children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioural, emotional, and relational difficulties by designing interventions to help them learn to cope, communicate, self-regulate, and become more emotionally expressive.
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Bilingual clinical Counselor / researcher possessing in-depth knowledge of child and family dynamic. Community-based Programs evaluator for children and families, assessment tools developer, and play therapy practitioner.
Bilingual clinical Counselor / researcher possessing in-depth knowledge of child and family dynamic. Community-based Programs evaluator for children and families, assessment tools developer, and play therapy practitioner.
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I provide my clients with a safe, welcoming and judge-free environment to discuss their most personal and intimate life struggles. Im honoured they trust me to help guide them. My focus is on helping people build healthy relationships, because when our connections are authentic we thrive. What’s more, our sense of love and belonging is fundamental to reaching our potential. In my 10 years of private practice, I’ve noticed people generally struggle with effective communication, lack of healthy boundaries, assertiveness and most of us question our intuition. I have experience in individual, couple, and family counselling.
I provide my clients with a safe, welcoming and judge-free environment to discuss their most personal and intimate life struggles. Im honoured they trust me to help guide them. My focus is on helping people build healthy relationships, because when our connections are authentic we thrive. What’s more, our sense of love and belonging is fundamental to reaching our potential. In my 10 years of private practice, I’ve noticed people generally struggle with effective communication, lack of healthy boundaries, assertiveness and most of us question our intuition. I have experience in individual, couple, and family counselling.
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Ontario Trauma Therapy - Natalie McLachlan
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6B
In addition to professional and educational experience, I bring personal experience with family members who are First Responders and CF members, which offers an intimate understanding of the trauma, challenges and sacrifices faced by those who serve and their families who support them.
Negative events or stressful experiences can interfere with how you are feeling about yourself and your relationships with others. When your mood feels up and down and you are under deep stress, it is hard to see a way out. When your past troubles you and impacts your present (and you fear the future) it can be devastating. You want to feel better, lighter, and like you've moved "past your past". You want a full life that feels easier than the one you're living. You want to be a better parent, partner, friend and family member. I completely understand, and I can help.
In addition to professional and educational experience, I bring personal experience with family members who are First Responders and CF members, which offers an intimate understanding of the trauma, challenges and sacrifices faced by those who serve and their families who support them.
Negative events or stressful experiences can interfere with how you are feeling about yourself and your relationships with others. When your mood feels up and down and you are under deep stress, it is hard to see a way out. When your past troubles you and impacts your present (and you fear the future) it can be devastating. You want to feel better, lighter, and like you've moved "past your past". You want a full life that feels easier than the one you're living. You want to be a better parent, partner, friend and family member. I completely understand, and I can help.
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I work most frequently with people experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions and have a special interest in working with clients struggling with self-identity and self-esteem.
Attempting to avoid painful or distressing thoughts and feelings is natural - we all do it. However, the more we struggle with and try to control our emotional experiences, the more challenges it creates. As a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW, I utilize a client-centered approach and draw mainly on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Polyvagal Theory to guide my work with clients. Noticing and naming our feelings is the first step to gaining more control over our bodies and learning to live a meaningful life that aligns with our values and goals.
I work most frequently with people experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, life transitions and have a special interest in working with clients struggling with self-identity and self-esteem.
Attempting to avoid painful or distressing thoughts and feelings is natural - we all do it. However, the more we struggle with and try to control our emotional experiences, the more challenges it creates. As a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW, I utilize a client-centered approach and draw mainly on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Polyvagal Theory to guide my work with clients. Noticing and naming our feelings is the first step to gaining more control over our bodies and learning to live a meaningful life that aligns with our values and goals.
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Are you waking up exhausted? Maybe you’re burntout or weighed down by your mental load. You don't have the energy you once did, and important relationships are suffering because you’re avoiding or snapping at everyone. This just makes you more stressed out and unhappy. Maybe you feel like you’ve lost your way- whether at school, work or with your family and friends. Now more than ever people are finding themselves overwhelmed by the pressures of their day-to-day lives and unable to show up as the best version of themselves. Reaching a clearer understanding of yourself is possible and worth the effort! I am here to help.
Are you waking up exhausted? Maybe you’re burntout or weighed down by your mental load. You don't have the energy you once did, and important relationships are suffering because you’re avoiding or snapping at everyone. This just makes you more stressed out and unhappy. Maybe you feel like you’ve lost your way- whether at school, work or with your family and friends. Now more than ever people are finding themselves overwhelmed by the pressures of their day-to-day lives and unable to show up as the best version of themselves. Reaching a clearer understanding of yourself is possible and worth the effort! I am here to help.
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Virtual LGBTQ+ Therapy, Rainbow Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London, ON N5Y (Online Only)
Are you, your relationship or family looking for a therapist with lived experience & knowledge of 2SLGBTQ identities? We are a completely virtual 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Clinic and support folks all over Ontario, Canada. We value anti-oppressive and trauma informed approaches to counselling. Our therapists understand the importance of bridging the gap in accessible mental health care for queer and transgender folks. Our therapists specialize in topics including: Autism, ADHD, Neurodivergent, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, Healing Trauma, CPTSD, Relational Wounds, Betrayal, Exploring Sexuality & Gender.
Are you, your relationship or family looking for a therapist with lived experience & knowledge of 2SLGBTQ identities? We are a completely virtual 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Clinic and support folks all over Ontario, Canada. We value anti-oppressive and trauma informed approaches to counselling. Our therapists understand the importance of bridging the gap in accessible mental health care for queer and transgender folks. Our therapists specialize in topics including: Autism, ADHD, Neurodivergent, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, Healing Trauma, CPTSD, Relational Wounds, Betrayal, Exploring Sexuality & Gender.
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Pamela Michienzi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, OATR, BA, DipAT, CertAF
Verified Verified
London, ON N6B
I offer talk-based psychotherapy, art therapy and play-based therapy. I have extensive experience working in the addictions & mental health field with a focus on youth and young adults as well as support to families. I welcome all from diverse ethnicities, genders, orientations, life experiences, and occupations who are experiencing: depression, stress, anxiety, social isolation, PTSD & trauma, addiction, emotional and behavioural issues, separation/divorce issues, strengthening family relationships, and those who are looking to overcome barriers and make positive changes in their lives.
I offer talk-based psychotherapy, art therapy and play-based therapy. I have extensive experience working in the addictions & mental health field with a focus on youth and young adults as well as support to families. I welcome all from diverse ethnicities, genders, orientations, life experiences, and occupations who are experiencing: depression, stress, anxiety, social isolation, PTSD & trauma, addiction, emotional and behavioural issues, separation/divorce issues, strengthening family relationships, and those who are looking to overcome barriers and make positive changes in their lives.
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As a social worker, I am deeply passionate about supporting families who face challenges with their children's behavior. I understand the profound impact that a constantly stimulated child can have on the entire family dynamic, often leading to feelings of overwhelm and strain on parental relationships. Through my work, I aim to provide compassionate guidance and practical solutions to help families navigate these challenges with resilience and strength. I can provide guidance on significant transition that occurs from pregnancy through postpartum, as parents navigate the joys and uncertainties of welcoming a new addition.
As a social worker, I am deeply passionate about supporting families who face challenges with their children's behavior. I understand the profound impact that a constantly stimulated child can have on the entire family dynamic, often leading to feelings of overwhelm and strain on parental relationships. Through my work, I aim to provide compassionate guidance and practical solutions to help families navigate these challenges with resilience and strength. I can provide guidance on significant transition that occurs from pregnancy through postpartum, as parents navigate the joys and uncertainties of welcoming a new addition.
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Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, parenting problems... in today's complex world, even one session with a qualified clinician can help you manage the thoughts and emotions that get in the way of finding more peace, more motivation and stronger relationships. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in relationships and I do more than listen; I work actively to help you reach your goals, I post resource videos on my website, and I offer EEG Neurofeedback for trauma, brain injury, adhd, depression and more. Visit my website at www.myvillagetherapist.com to see how I work.
Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, parenting problems... in today's complex world, even one session with a qualified clinician can help you manage the thoughts and emotions that get in the way of finding more peace, more motivation and stronger relationships. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in relationships and I do more than listen; I work actively to help you reach your goals, I post resource videos on my website, and I offer EEG Neurofeedback for trauma, brain injury, adhd, depression and more. Visit my website at www.myvillagetherapist.com to see how I work.
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Shanna Peters
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA Hons
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
London, ON N6B
This helps family members understand each other as they experience changes.
Everyone is unique and encounters different life experiences. Some of these experiences change the ways we think, feel, and act. Children and youth might begin to say negative things about themselves, start to struggle with school performance and peer relationships, react easily and in ways that seem bigger than the situation, and experience physical changes like headaches or stomach aches. Another component of these changes involves looking at how adults are processing their responses to them. It is important for adults to know that supporting a child or youth, in addition to themselves, is not something they have to face alone.
This helps family members understand each other as they experience changes.
Everyone is unique and encounters different life experiences. Some of these experiences change the ways we think, feel, and act. Children and youth might begin to say negative things about themselves, start to struggle with school performance and peer relationships, react easily and in ways that seem bigger than the situation, and experience physical changes like headaches or stomach aches. Another component of these changes involves looking at how adults are processing their responses to them. It is important for adults to know that supporting a child or youth, in addition to themselves, is not something they have to face alone.
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I use a mix of approaches in sessions including Internal Family Systems Therapy, relational approaches, emotion focused, and existential therapy with systemic impacts in mind.
June 2024: waitlist started. I'm happy you’ve found my page. I understand that reaching out to a therapist can be daunting, especially if you have had difficulties with other services in the past. I have a particular passion for working with members of the LGBQ, Trans, and Nonbinary communities to challenge internalized transphobia and homophobias. I am also skilled at working with people who experience anxiety, depression, BPD, and other challenges with mental health, and I love to work with youth and kids.
I use a mix of approaches in sessions including Internal Family Systems Therapy, relational approaches, emotion focused, and existential therapy with systemic impacts in mind.
June 2024: waitlist started. I'm happy you’ve found my page. I understand that reaching out to a therapist can be daunting, especially if you have had difficulties with other services in the past. I have a particular passion for working with members of the LGBQ, Trans, and Nonbinary communities to challenge internalized transphobia and homophobias. I am also skilled at working with people who experience anxiety, depression, BPD, and other challenges with mental health, and I love to work with youth and kids.
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I specialize in stress/burn-out, family-of-origin wounds, self-esteem issues, trauma and PTSD.
There’s a lot that holds us back from trying therapy. We may think we need a serious problem to see a therapist. But therapy is for everyone. Because, as humans, we experience sadness, grief, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. The only qualification to go to therapy is to be human. You may ask, why not talk to a friend? Because friends aren’t properly trained to listen. And the healing begins the moment you feel properly heard. As you attend therapy, patterns emerge, insights appear, wounds open up, and traumas are acknowledged. Going to therapy is an investment in your human potential and betterment. It is a sign of sanity.
I specialize in stress/burn-out, family-of-origin wounds, self-esteem issues, trauma and PTSD.
There’s a lot that holds us back from trying therapy. We may think we need a serious problem to see a therapist. But therapy is for everyone. Because, as humans, we experience sadness, grief, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. The only qualification to go to therapy is to be human. You may ask, why not talk to a friend? Because friends aren’t properly trained to listen. And the healing begins the moment you feel properly heard. As you attend therapy, patterns emerge, insights appear, wounds open up, and traumas are acknowledged. Going to therapy is an investment in your human potential and betterment. It is a sign of sanity.
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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.