Psychodynamic Therapists in Acton, ON
Jessica Ricci
Registered Psychotherapist, DCP, MACP, RP, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Acton, ON L7J
Hi, how are you feeling today? You may not always get to answer that question honestly. My hope is that one day you will, as you become more in tune with your emotions and your life. I specialize in substance/alcohol addictions, borderline personality disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and mood/anxiety imbalance. I like to focus on the impact your concerns may have on you, your environment, and your past/present family dynamics. I practice a psychodynamic and narrative approach to psychotherapy, which looks like walking alongside you, hearing your story, and exploring the best path to healing &wellness.
Hi, how are you feeling today? You may not always get to answer that question honestly. My hope is that one day you will, as you become more in tune with your emotions and your life. I specialize in substance/alcohol addictions, borderline personality disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and mood/anxiety imbalance. I like to focus on the impact your concerns may have on you, your environment, and your past/present family dynamics. I practice a psychodynamic and narrative approach to psychotherapy, which looks like walking alongside you, hearing your story, and exploring the best path to healing &wellness.
Julie-Anne Ghaznavi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Acton, ON L7J
We'll explore your experiences through a psychodynamic lens to develop a personal narrative that defines who you are.
Welcoming New Clients with a free 50-minute consultation. Are you experiencing issues with self-esteem, anxiety, depression or stress? Are you experiencing the challenges of overlapping work, cultural, and family identities. Do you seek a compassionate and safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and develop effective coping strategies? Do you want to improve your personal relationships and overcome personal struggles to achieve a more fulfilling life?
We'll explore your experiences through a psychodynamic lens to develop a personal narrative that defines who you are.
Welcoming New Clients with a free 50-minute consultation. Are you experiencing issues with self-esteem, anxiety, depression or stress? Are you experiencing the challenges of overlapping work, cultural, and family identities. Do you seek a compassionate and safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and develop effective coping strategies? Do you want to improve your personal relationships and overcome personal struggles to achieve a more fulfilling life?
My intention is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to uncover how you feel stuck or overwhelmed in your life. Through careful exploration, you can learn about yourself emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Taking the time to be curious about yourself on deeper level, can lead to greater awareness and ultimately acceptance of your interesting and unique self. This acceptance gives you the power to make more conscious choices and live more fully. I work with individuals who are faced with the following challenges: self esteem, relationships, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, negative thoughts, behaviors and beliefs.
My intention is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to uncover how you feel stuck or overwhelmed in your life. Through careful exploration, you can learn about yourself emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Taking the time to be curious about yourself on deeper level, can lead to greater awareness and ultimately acceptance of your interesting and unique self. This acceptance gives you the power to make more conscious choices and live more fully. I work with individuals who are faced with the following challenges: self esteem, relationships, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, negative thoughts, behaviors and beliefs.
Lindsay McLaughlin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Acton, ON L7J
I am passionate about helping others live more authentic, courageous, and fulfilling lives. I promote self-compassion, vulnerability, and self-understanding through an empathetic, non-judgmental, and a client-centred approach. I focus on shame resilience, letting go of perfectionism and self-doubt, and cultivating creativity, joy, gratitude, rest, and play.
I am passionate about helping others live more authentic, courageous, and fulfilling lives. I promote self-compassion, vulnerability, and self-understanding through an empathetic, non-judgmental, and a client-centred approach. I focus on shame resilience, letting go of perfectionism and self-doubt, and cultivating creativity, joy, gratitude, rest, and play.
One of the most difficult parts of feeling emotional pain and internal suffering is experiencing it alone. I believe walking alongside your journey and listening to your voice matters. A lot of us want a better understanding of self and/or require support with trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or relationships. Often, seeking support can be a challenging first step as there are unpleasant feelings, stigmas, thoughts and difficult behaviours. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, safe and accepting space for you explore them. I strive to help you build a stronger connection to yourself and strengthen your mental resiliency.
One of the most difficult parts of feeling emotional pain and internal suffering is experiencing it alone. I believe walking alongside your journey and listening to your voice matters. A lot of us want a better understanding of self and/or require support with trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or relationships. Often, seeking support can be a challenging first step as there are unpleasant feelings, stigmas, thoughts and difficult behaviours. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, safe and accepting space for you explore them. I strive to help you build a stronger connection to yourself and strengthen your mental resiliency.
Whatever challenges you’re facing—whether they feel overwhelming, heartbreaking, or simply part of life’s journey—please know that you are not alone, and meaningful change is within reach. Life can bring painful seasons, and if you or someone you know has been struggling, taking the time to process those experiences can be a powerful step toward healing. I am committed to fostering meaningful, supportive connections where we can work through the unique challenges you face. I welcome children, youth, and adults to embark on this journey together.
Whatever challenges you’re facing—whether they feel overwhelming, heartbreaking, or simply part of life’s journey—please know that you are not alone, and meaningful change is within reach. Life can bring painful seasons, and if you or someone you know has been struggling, taking the time to process those experiences can be a powerful step toward healing. I am committed to fostering meaningful, supportive connections where we can work through the unique challenges you face. I welcome children, youth, and adults to embark on this journey together.
Amun Kaur-Dhaliwal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Acton, ON L7J
Sometimes the challenges life brings can seem intolerable, leaving you feeling stuck, unable to cope and with a sense that things are falling apart. Perhaps you're seeking greater fulfillment & tired of feeling alone, misunderstood and that no one else could possibly understand you. Hi, my name is Amun (she/her), and I’d be happy to support you whether it be to regulate intense emotions, gain clarity or find balance. My hope is through curiosity, we can arrive at a greater understanding of how you arrived here and gently learn to meet yourself with compassion.
Sometimes the challenges life brings can seem intolerable, leaving you feeling stuck, unable to cope and with a sense that things are falling apart. Perhaps you're seeking greater fulfillment & tired of feeling alone, misunderstood and that no one else could possibly understand you. Hi, my name is Amun (she/her), and I’d be happy to support you whether it be to regulate intense emotions, gain clarity or find balance. My hope is through curiosity, we can arrive at a greater understanding of how you arrived here and gently learn to meet yourself with compassion.
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Every Soul Healing Center
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PsyD, RP, CHN, CHT, Reiki
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
Psychotherapy uses modalities such as ACT, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT.
Every Soul Healing Centre is a space of compassion, inviting you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and deep connection. Immerse yourself in an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities, from psychotherapy to energy healing sessions that ignite profound shifts within you.
Psychotherapy uses modalities such as ACT, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT.
Every Soul Healing Centre is a space of compassion, inviting you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and deep connection. Immerse yourself in an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities, from psychotherapy to energy healing sessions that ignite profound shifts within you.
Lorraine Imbarlina-Ramos - Accepting New Clients
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
I utilize an eclectic approach, incorporating therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT and Mindfulness-Based interventions.
I am a Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide range of issues. I see it as a privilege to be a part of my clients’ healing journey and seek to offer them a safe space to feel seen, heard, and respected. People seek therapy for many reasons. Whatever your reason, I believe your decision to start therapy is a sign of strength, a belief that problems can become more manageable, and that life can be more fulfilling. My goal is to serve as a professionally trained ally in your therapy to help foster growth, healing and wholeness.
I utilize an eclectic approach, incorporating therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT and Mindfulness-Based interventions.
I am a Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide range of issues. I see it as a privilege to be a part of my clients’ healing journey and seek to offer them a safe space to feel seen, heard, and respected. People seek therapy for many reasons. Whatever your reason, I believe your decision to start therapy is a sign of strength, a belief that problems can become more manageable, and that life can be more fulfilling. My goal is to serve as a professionally trained ally in your therapy to help foster growth, healing and wholeness.
Mechelle Thomas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RN, BSCN
Verified Verified
Georgetown, ON L7G (Online Only)
I incorporate elements of various therapeutic modalities including CBT, Psychodynamic, Attachment-focused and Relational Psychotherapy.
As a holistic Social Worker, I place a strong emphasis on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of wellness. I work within an inclusive, trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that incorporates principles of intersectionality. Moreover, I practice from a culturally relevant, client-centred, strength-based perspective, centred on a non-judgemental, collaborative approach. With compassion, honesty, warmth, and presence, I hold space for clients to use their innate curiosity and introspection to address the root causes of their challenges, strengthen relationships, and build meaningful connections.
I incorporate elements of various therapeutic modalities including CBT, Psychodynamic, Attachment-focused and Relational Psychotherapy.
As a holistic Social Worker, I place a strong emphasis on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of wellness. I work within an inclusive, trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that incorporates principles of intersectionality. Moreover, I practice from a culturally relevant, client-centred, strength-based perspective, centred on a non-judgemental, collaborative approach. With compassion, honesty, warmth, and presence, I hold space for clients to use their innate curiosity and introspection to address the root causes of their challenges, strengthen relationships, and build meaningful connections.
Kathy Hotte-Havenaar - Accepting New Clients
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
I am drawn to treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy (NT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Experiential Therapy.
I am passionate about supporting children (7+), teens, and adults who experience anxiety, stress, low mood, feeling lost, overwhelmed, and life transitions. I am sensitive and affirming to individuals who identify as highly sensitive or neurodiverse (ex., ADHD). I support individuals struggling with parent-child attachment, relationship-attachments, communication challenges, relationship breakdowns, emotion regulation, self-esteem issues, intimate partner violence, and addictions.
I am drawn to treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy (NT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Experiential Therapy.
I am passionate about supporting children (7+), teens, and adults who experience anxiety, stress, low mood, feeling lost, overwhelmed, and life transitions. I am sensitive and affirming to individuals who identify as highly sensitive or neurodiverse (ex., ADHD). I support individuals struggling with parent-child attachment, relationship-attachments, communication challenges, relationship breakdowns, emotion regulation, self-esteem issues, intimate partner violence, and addictions.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Milton, ON L9T (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Thank you for looking at my profile. It means you have taken the first step towards self care. Looking for a way to take care of your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Self. Good for you! Now imagine your true self. The authentic you. Free from all the burdens you've been carrying. It is possible to be that self again. Together we will uncover and work through whatever you need to, to live the life you want. As we experience life, we sometimes struggle & suffer & build defences & adaptive behaviours to help us cope. Later on, these ways of being no longer serve us well and we want to free ourselves of them but find it too challenging.
Thank you for looking at my profile. It means you have taken the first step towards self care. Looking for a way to take care of your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Self. Good for you! Now imagine your true self. The authentic you. Free from all the burdens you've been carrying. It is possible to be that self again. Together we will uncover and work through whatever you need to, to live the life you want. As we experience life, we sometimes struggle & suffer & build defences & adaptive behaviours to help us cope. Later on, these ways of being no longer serve us well and we want to free ourselves of them but find it too challenging.
Shift Cognitive Therapy + Assessment
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
Serving the people of Halton Region for 24 years, we know that every person's challenges are unique. Our Therapy Team consists of experienced psychologists and registered psychotherapists, and provides therapy and diagnostic services to children, teens, adults, couples and families in English and Farsi.
Serving the people of Halton Region for 24 years, we know that every person's challenges are unique. Our Therapy Team consists of experienced psychologists and registered psychotherapists, and provides therapy and diagnostic services to children, teens, adults, couples and families in English and Farsi.
We're here to work with children, teens and adults who want to overcome anxiety, depression, and the impact of challenging life experiences. We understand that mental health problems rob people of the chance to experience all that life has to offer, and we help our clients move their lives towards autonomy, engagement, healthy problem-solving, coping, and healthy relationships.
We're here to work with children, teens and adults who want to overcome anxiety, depression, and the impact of challenging life experiences. We understand that mental health problems rob people of the chance to experience all that life has to offer, and we help our clients move their lives towards autonomy, engagement, healthy problem-solving, coping, and healthy relationships.
Sabrina Ramirez-Fernandes
Psychological Associate, Spec, Clin , Psych, Assoc
Verified Verified
Georgetown, ON L7G
I work with human beings, so everyone experiences complex feelings differently. The one common denominator is that clients who receive psychotherapy seem ready to process past traumatic or challenging experiences that continue to interfere with their current mental health and well-being.
I work with human beings, so everyone experiences complex feelings differently. The one common denominator is that clients who receive psychotherapy seem ready to process past traumatic or challenging experiences that continue to interfere with their current mental health and well-being.
Tenny Keshishian
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
Georgetown, ON L7G
Waitlist for new clients
I offer an individualistic and holistic approach, specifically tailoring the treatment plan to suit your unique needs. I very much recognize the influence of the biological, psychological and social components of our lives that shape who we are and work to incorporate these in your journey towards healing. I have worked within a diverse variety of settings, with families, couples and individuals ages 12 and older.
I offer an individualistic and holistic approach, specifically tailoring the treatment plan to suit your unique needs. I very much recognize the influence of the biological, psychological and social components of our lives that shape who we are and work to incorporate these in your journey towards healing. I have worked within a diverse variety of settings, with families, couples and individuals ages 12 and older.
Are you feeling unmotivated, stuck or alone? Maybe you’re feeling anxious and irritable in relationships. Has your stressed increased since the pandemic? Together, in therapy, we will find new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms, while working to resolve them. Seeking therapy is challenging, and I commend you on taking this first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
Are you feeling unmotivated, stuck or alone? Maybe you’re feeling anxious and irritable in relationships. Has your stressed increased since the pandemic? Together, in therapy, we will find new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms, while working to resolve them. Seeking therapy is challenging, and I commend you on taking this first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
I work with individuals seeking guidance, emotional support, mental clarity, harmony in mind and body. Whether experiencing relationship conflict, stress, grief, trauma or seeking new perspectives and fresh solutions on your life journey, the essence of my approach is to provide a safe, supportive base where you can explore, understand, and heal issues causing discomfort and imbalance in your life. Physical limitations, social discomfort, and the challenge of living in a fast-paced changing world all contribute to "dis-ease" in the body/mind. This can present itself in the form of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, eating disorders, addiction and more.
I work with individuals seeking guidance, emotional support, mental clarity, harmony in mind and body. Whether experiencing relationship conflict, stress, grief, trauma or seeking new perspectives and fresh solutions on your life journey, the essence of my approach is to provide a safe, supportive base where you can explore, understand, and heal issues causing discomfort and imbalance in your life. Physical limitations, social discomfort, and the challenge of living in a fast-paced changing world all contribute to "dis-ease" in the body/mind. This can present itself in the form of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, eating disorders, addiction and more.
Irina Mirazizyan
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, Dipl, RYT200
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
Do you feel ready to finally take control of your life? I am a compassionate, client-centered psychotherapist, working with adults and couples experiencing mental and emotional challenges in their life. In my training as a therapist, an NLP and hypnotherapy coach and a yoga teacher, I have come to deeply respect the integrative nature of well-being, and work with my clients to facilitate the kind of change that can be felt in mind, body and spirit. It is my goal to assist others in creating profound shifts through awareness and integration, and it is my honour to come along on their journey of self-discovery.
Do you feel ready to finally take control of your life? I am a compassionate, client-centered psychotherapist, working with adults and couples experiencing mental and emotional challenges in their life. In my training as a therapist, an NLP and hypnotherapy coach and a yoga teacher, I have come to deeply respect the integrative nature of well-being, and work with my clients to facilitate the kind of change that can be felt in mind, body and spirit. It is my goal to assist others in creating profound shifts through awareness and integration, and it is my honour to come along on their journey of self-discovery.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.