Therapists in L2R
The Niagara Centre for Healing & Recovery
Registered Social Worker, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT, IFS, EMDR
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
As an advocate for changing the standard of mental health care in Niagara, Katherine Castello strategically structured her qualifications to address the gaps she believes exist in our current mental health endemic. Certified in Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Katherine has a passion for supporting survivors of Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
As an advocate for changing the standard of mental health care in Niagara, Katherine Castello strategically structured her qualifications to address the gaps she believes exist in our current mental health endemic. Certified in Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Katherine has a passion for supporting survivors of Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
There are times in all of our lives when we encounter struggles, change and challenges that require extra support. Working from a cognitive behavioural approach Barbara offers counselling services to help individuals, couples and families through stressful experiences. She has experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, school/work issues and relationship struggles. She has specific training related to personality disorders and psychosis.
There are times in all of our lives when we encounter struggles, change and challenges that require extra support. Working from a cognitive behavioural approach Barbara offers counselling services to help individuals, couples and families through stressful experiences. She has experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, school/work issues and relationship struggles. She has specific training related to personality disorders and psychosis.
Since 2018, I have been working with individuals & couples to support them navigate challenges related to stress, anxiety, negative emotions, identity, relationship issues and more. I help couples break down their difficulties with addressing conflict to help them build deeper bonds & enhance intimacy. Going through traumatic experiences impacts our self-esteem & relationships. Having experienced emotional challenges myself, I understand the impact of small changes that happen in life or at work, on mental state. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience & empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.
Since 2018, I have been working with individuals & couples to support them navigate challenges related to stress, anxiety, negative emotions, identity, relationship issues and more. I help couples break down their difficulties with addressing conflict to help them build deeper bonds & enhance intimacy. Going through traumatic experiences impacts our self-esteem & relationships. Having experienced emotional challenges myself, I understand the impact of small changes that happen in life or at work, on mental state. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience & empower you to lead a more fulfilling life.
Maybe you're not feeling like yourself lately (worried, sad, irritable, lonely, stressed). Feeling like this can be exhausting. Maybe you have thought of reaching out for help, but even just the thought of that overwhelms you. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! Symptoms of anxiety and depression tend to keep us feeling stuck, creating negative thoughts of self, and preventing us from doing what we need the most...connecting. What 'they' don't want you to know is that when you find the courage to reach out, you are opening the door to new possibilities. You matter and you deserve to feel better! Together, you can heal.
Maybe you're not feeling like yourself lately (worried, sad, irritable, lonely, stressed). Feeling like this can be exhausting. Maybe you have thought of reaching out for help, but even just the thought of that overwhelms you. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! Symptoms of anxiety and depression tend to keep us feeling stuck, creating negative thoughts of self, and preventing us from doing what we need the most...connecting. What 'they' don't want you to know is that when you find the courage to reach out, you are opening the door to new possibilities. You matter and you deserve to feel better! Together, you can heal.
Neilyn Dela Cruz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R (Online Only)
Are you a young adult, aged 18-35, struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder? Do you feel overwhelmed by persistent sadness, worry, or self-doubt impacting your daily life? Maybe you’re also navigating cultural transitions, facing discrimination, or reconciling conflicting cultural identities, and dealing with gender identity or sexual orientation issues. Despite trying various self-help methods, nothing seems to work for long, and you’re eager to make a lasting change.
Are you a young adult, aged 18-35, struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder? Do you feel overwhelmed by persistent sadness, worry, or self-doubt impacting your daily life? Maybe you’re also navigating cultural transitions, facing discrimination, or reconciling conflicting cultural identities, and dealing with gender identity or sexual orientation issues. Despite trying various self-help methods, nothing seems to work for long, and you’re eager to make a lasting change.
Kristie Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
We can can all benefit from taking the time to reflect on our lives in the presence of a neutral therapist. When people encounter challenging situations or transitions, it can provide an opportunity for the development of the self. Therapy can provide an avenue to identify and interrupt old ways of thinking, feeling and behaving that are keeping one stuck. It provides an opportunity to reflect on one's life vs. automatically responding. In this process, a person is able to see things in a new light and identify different options for dealing with old problems.
We can can all benefit from taking the time to reflect on our lives in the presence of a neutral therapist. When people encounter challenging situations or transitions, it can provide an opportunity for the development of the self. Therapy can provide an avenue to identify and interrupt old ways of thinking, feeling and behaving that are keeping one stuck. It provides an opportunity to reflect on one's life vs. automatically responding. In this process, a person is able to see things in a new light and identify different options for dealing with old problems.
Lina Somma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA, RP-Q
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Are you having difficulties with daily living and low motivation? Through an integrative approach, I offer a variety of treatment options that aim to help identify, support and change troubling emotions, thoughts and behaviour. I am experienced in supporting adults with Substance Addictions, Relapse Prevention, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Healthy Relationships, Career Counselling, Pain Management, Boundaries, Suicidal ideation, Grief and Loss. Together, we will explore your challenges and work towards making change and develop healthy coping strategies
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Are you having difficulties with daily living and low motivation? Through an integrative approach, I offer a variety of treatment options that aim to help identify, support and change troubling emotions, thoughts and behaviour. I am experienced in supporting adults with Substance Addictions, Relapse Prevention, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Healthy Relationships, Career Counselling, Pain Management, Boundaries, Suicidal ideation, Grief and Loss. Together, we will explore your challenges and work towards making change and develop healthy coping strategies
What’s on your mind? How can I help? I am a Registered Social Worker that applies my skills and knowledge from my education and training, as well as my lived experiences as a Korean- Canadian, international adoptee and someone who has learned from personal experiences of mental health, and trauma. I am dedicated to supporting, educating, advocating and empowering clients through their struggles. I specialize in supporting clients through their distress, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, but also through times of transitions, accomplishments and personal growth.
What’s on your mind? How can I help? I am a Registered Social Worker that applies my skills and knowledge from my education and training, as well as my lived experiences as a Korean- Canadian, international adoptee and someone who has learned from personal experiences of mental health, and trauma. I am dedicated to supporting, educating, advocating and empowering clients through their struggles. I specialize in supporting clients through their distress, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, but also through times of transitions, accomplishments and personal growth.
Perhaps you have live with a great deal of anxiety, depression or internal criticism. Perhaps you are someone seeking hope, relief, peace and a deeper understanding and belief in who you are and how much you matter.
Perhaps you have live with a great deal of anxiety, depression or internal criticism. Perhaps you are someone seeking hope, relief, peace and a deeper understanding and belief in who you are and how much you matter.
Annie DeRuyte
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R (Online Only)
Therapy is a space for radical inner discovery. You may be seeking someone familiar with Dissociative Identity (DID)/OSDD or parts work. Or perhaps you're open to deeper exploration of your magical & alternative spiritual experiences. You may be a LGBTQ+ person looking for connection & community support. You may want someone to share and witness your whole identity without judgment or fear. All the same, know that you are not alone in wanting to harness your inner power and feel more in control of your life. Together we can explore your inner worlds, deep emotions, and find peace with the parts of you that are in conflict.
Therapy is a space for radical inner discovery. You may be seeking someone familiar with Dissociative Identity (DID)/OSDD or parts work. Or perhaps you're open to deeper exploration of your magical & alternative spiritual experiences. You may be a LGBTQ+ person looking for connection & community support. You may want someone to share and witness your whole identity without judgment or fear. All the same, know that you are not alone in wanting to harness your inner power and feel more in control of your life. Together we can explore your inner worlds, deep emotions, and find peace with the parts of you that are in conflict.
Stella Bird
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
I offer an empathic approach that empowers and motivates you in your unique therapeutic process. Every human being has the capacity for personal growth; to create meaning; strive toward balance; to fulfill their own potential. I offer support and structure so that you can build on your creativity, wisdom, self-compassion and personal resilience. Providing you with a respectful, confidential space to speak about your personal/family history, formative experiences, beliefs, feelings, and motivations. You will be encouraged to explore your life experiences, to trust yourself, connect with your innate resourcefulness, develop adaptive ways of approaching your challenges and to engage in satisfying and effective actions that reinforce or facilitate further growth. I believe that there is strength in our diversity. Each individual brings their distinct experience, talents and culture to their healing journey. I strive to provide a therapeutic experience rooted in respect and equity. I am committed to supporting issues of social justice. I am consistent in updating my therapeutic training so that I am able to provide high quality therapeutic experiences.
I offer an empathic approach that empowers and motivates you in your unique therapeutic process. Every human being has the capacity for personal growth; to create meaning; strive toward balance; to fulfill their own potential. I offer support and structure so that you can build on your creativity, wisdom, self-compassion and personal resilience. Providing you with a respectful, confidential space to speak about your personal/family history, formative experiences, beliefs, feelings, and motivations. You will be encouraged to explore your life experiences, to trust yourself, connect with your innate resourcefulness, develop adaptive ways of approaching your challenges and to engage in satisfying and effective actions that reinforce or facilitate further growth. I believe that there is strength in our diversity. Each individual brings their distinct experience, talents and culture to their healing journey. I strive to provide a therapeutic experience rooted in respect and equity. I am committed to supporting issues of social justice. I am consistent in updating my therapeutic training so that I am able to provide high quality therapeutic experiences.
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Clients who see me are often in committed relationships, ones that are new and just getting started or relationships that have a long history of 20-40 years or more. People want to change the relationship, deepen it or decide if it is a keeper. What each person values may need to be clarified and shared. The language they use to communicate may not bring the results they want so we look at changing how they relate, the stance each takes, the influence of family values and history. How about intimacy: is it enough to satisfy each person, is it often enough, is it forgotten?
Clients who see me are often in committed relationships, ones that are new and just getting started or relationships that have a long history of 20-40 years or more. People want to change the relationship, deepen it or decide if it is a keeper. What each person values may need to be clarified and shared. The language they use to communicate may not bring the results they want so we look at changing how they relate, the stance each takes, the influence of family values and history. How about intimacy: is it enough to satisfy each person, is it often enough, is it forgotten?
Meredith Durksen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA, RYT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself, your emotions and your needs? Do you feel drained by life’s daily stressors and end up reaching for a glass of wine or using screens and scrolling to manage your irritability and boredom? Have you made promises to cut back on your drinking or make other changes in your life? Deep down inside do you know that this is not the way to live? Now more than ever, women are feeling overwhelmed and are searching outside of themselves for comfort and stress-relief, which results in an increase in unhappiness and dissatisfaction with life.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself, your emotions and your needs? Do you feel drained by life’s daily stressors and end up reaching for a glass of wine or using screens and scrolling to manage your irritability and boredom? Have you made promises to cut back on your drinking or make other changes in your life? Deep down inside do you know that this is not the way to live? Now more than ever, women are feeling overwhelmed and are searching outside of themselves for comfort and stress-relief, which results in an increase in unhappiness and dissatisfaction with life.
Ava Grant
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Finding the courage and motivation to seek support to become a healthier, more self-aware version of yourself is a sign of great emotional and mental strength. As your therapist, I work alongside you to come up with solutions and new perspectives while utilizing the skills you already obtain or gain in therapy to navigate your presenting issues. I value the uniqueness of each and every client story, and approach clients with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and non-judgment. I truly believe that the clients are the experts of their own lives, and building strong therapeutic rapport and trust with clients is top priority.
Finding the courage and motivation to seek support to become a healthier, more self-aware version of yourself is a sign of great emotional and mental strength. As your therapist, I work alongside you to come up with solutions and new perspectives while utilizing the skills you already obtain or gain in therapy to navigate your presenting issues. I value the uniqueness of each and every client story, and approach clients with empathy, unconditional positive regard, and non-judgment. I truly believe that the clients are the experts of their own lives, and building strong therapeutic rapport and trust with clients is top priority.
Nova Phoenix Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
It's not easy to seek out support, and I empathize with your struggles given my own lived experience. I work extensively with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, and relationship issues. I specialize in sexual abuse for individuals of all ages, as well as domestic violence. I support members of the LGBTQ+ community as a proud member and ally. I work with all ages and I would be happy to provide you with the support you deserve.
It's not easy to seek out support, and I empathize with your struggles given my own lived experience. I work extensively with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, and relationship issues. I specialize in sexual abuse for individuals of all ages, as well as domestic violence. I support members of the LGBTQ+ community as a proud member and ally. I work with all ages and I would be happy to provide you with the support you deserve.
Hi there! I am dedicated to challenging my clients to lean into discomfort and equipping them with the necessary skills to create meaningful change in their lives. I take a goal-oriented approach to healing. Whatever your goals might be, I want to help you achieve them.
Hi there! I am dedicated to challenging my clients to lean into discomfort and equipping them with the necessary skills to create meaningful change in their lives. I take a goal-oriented approach to healing. Whatever your goals might be, I want to help you achieve them.
Bonnie Filipchuk Counselling and Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Are you facing challenges or feeling overwhelmed by life events, relationship issues or other stressful situations? I'm here to work collaboratively with you to resolve these. Backed by education, training and more than 25 years experience, you can feel confident that your needs will be addressed. For more information about me visit my website.
Are you facing challenges or feeling overwhelmed by life events, relationship issues or other stressful situations? I'm here to work collaboratively with you to resolve these. Backed by education, training and more than 25 years experience, you can feel confident that your needs will be addressed. For more information about me visit my website.
Iris Hartwig
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Life can take us beyond our capacity to cope, and during those times, I know that reaching out to seek help can feel like another exhausting task. As a grief and trauma focused therapist, I understand this struggle and want to meet you exactly where you are at. My goal as a therapist is to work in collaboration with you to address your current difficulties, understand and heal the deep-rooted issues which make change so difficult, and develop and strengthen your unique capacities and resources.
Life can take us beyond our capacity to cope, and during those times, I know that reaching out to seek help can feel like another exhausting task. As a grief and trauma focused therapist, I understand this struggle and want to meet you exactly where you are at. My goal as a therapist is to work in collaboration with you to address your current difficulties, understand and heal the deep-rooted issues which make change so difficult, and develop and strengthen your unique capacities and resources.
Suffering from PTSD? Feeling Depressed? Frustrated? Anxious? CBT Niagara can help you change the way you are thinking, feeling, and responding to certain stressors. CBT is a well researched form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is short-term therapy designed to teach skills and strategies so a person can gain better control of their life. At CBT Niagara, we run therapy groups as well as provide individual sessions. CBT Niagara is run by registered members of the College of Psychologists thus patients can access their workplace benefits.
Suffering from PTSD? Feeling Depressed? Frustrated? Anxious? CBT Niagara can help you change the way you are thinking, feeling, and responding to certain stressors. CBT is a well researched form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is short-term therapy designed to teach skills and strategies so a person can gain better control of their life. At CBT Niagara, we run therapy groups as well as provide individual sessions. CBT Niagara is run by registered members of the College of Psychologists thus patients can access their workplace benefits.
Brad Farinacci, BA, SSW, Psychotherapist
BA, SSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
MEN, are you feeling down or chronically stressed/anxious? Struggling to control anger? You may feel disconnected from loved ones or humanity. Or maybe you feel lost in our rapidly changing society. Challenges unique to men must be met to feel fulfilled and connected, yet most of us never learned how to truly engage in our world and with loved ones. I specialize in helping fellow men (and others) develop and maintain healthy habits and relationships. If you’re looking for a therapist for the first time, I know it can be particularly intimidating; I give careful consideration to this and strive to make it as comfortable as possible.
MEN, are you feeling down or chronically stressed/anxious? Struggling to control anger? You may feel disconnected from loved ones or humanity. Or maybe you feel lost in our rapidly changing society. Challenges unique to men must be met to feel fulfilled and connected, yet most of us never learned how to truly engage in our world and with loved ones. I specialize in helping fellow men (and others) develop and maintain healthy habits and relationships. If you’re looking for a therapist for the first time, I know it can be particularly intimidating; I give careful consideration to this and strive to make it as comfortable as possible.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in L2R
100+
Average cost per session
$142
Counsellors in L2R who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 82% | Stress |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Coping Skills |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 57% | Green Shield Canada |
| 45% | SunLife |
| 39% | Medavie Blue Cross |
How Counsellors in L2R see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 87% | Female | |
| 10% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |