Chronic Illness Therapists in Fonthill, ON
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Are you facing a challenge or life transition? Do you want to make changes, but are not sure where to begin? It is common for people to feel stuck. Life, at times, can seem perplexing, painful, and overwhelming. Sometimes we need a space and place to talk things out, gather resources, look at challenges in new ways, and plan for a way forward. I work collaboratively with you, building upon your inner strength and resiliency. I honour your story and journey while helping you to achieve your goals, face life challenges, connect with supportive resources, and move forward in healing.
Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Are you facing a challenge or life transition? Do you want to make changes, but are not sure where to begin? It is common for people to feel stuck. Life, at times, can seem perplexing, painful, and overwhelming. Sometimes we need a space and place to talk things out, gather resources, look at challenges in new ways, and plan for a way forward. I work collaboratively with you, building upon your inner strength and resiliency. I honour your story and journey while helping you to achieve your goals, face life challenges, connect with supportive resources, and move forward in healing.
My clients often describe the experience of “feeling stuck or trapped” when their inner resources become either depleted or no longer effectively assist them with moving forward in life. If this sounds familiar, I invite you to a shared relational learning experience that is uniquely tailored to your inner journey of self-exploration and provides you with important tools to re-discover yourself. Resilience and hope are results of serious, repeated efforts to overcome life’s challenges. I am here to work through them with you, every step of the way…within a client-centred, non-judgemental, anti-oppressive, and sex positive framework.
My clients often describe the experience of “feeling stuck or trapped” when their inner resources become either depleted or no longer effectively assist them with moving forward in life. If this sounds familiar, I invite you to a shared relational learning experience that is uniquely tailored to your inner journey of self-exploration and provides you with important tools to re-discover yourself. Resilience and hope are results of serious, repeated efforts to overcome life’s challenges. I am here to work through them with you, every step of the way…within a client-centred, non-judgemental, anti-oppressive, and sex positive framework.
Life can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling helpless and alone. It is not easy to find your way forward. Recreating yourself in a way that embraces who you are and where you've been, to empower you to move towards a life you may envision, is not simple but it can be done. My goal is to help you find this path. Whether faced with a lifetime of challenges, or impacted by a single traumatic event, I bring empathy, warmth, compassion and understanding to the relationship. From that place of safety, I will support you to find the road to acceptance, healing, and peace of mind.
Life can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling helpless and alone. It is not easy to find your way forward. Recreating yourself in a way that embraces who you are and where you've been, to empower you to move towards a life you may envision, is not simple but it can be done. My goal is to help you find this path. Whether faced with a lifetime of challenges, or impacted by a single traumatic event, I bring empathy, warmth, compassion and understanding to the relationship. From that place of safety, I will support you to find the road to acceptance, healing, and peace of mind.
Trish Muir Counselling & Consulting
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fonthill, ON L0S (Online Only)
You may be unsure if sharing your story with a therapist will create the positive change you need. However, if you met & even surpassed your expectations, you would likely feel well-served by the interaction. I am here to help you do just that in a safe environment. I specialize in helping individuals obtain a DISTINCT sense of RELIEF from what distresses them. My strongest experience is with STRESS related issues manifesting in ANXIETY, Depression, OCD & Eating Disorders. I also work well with those dealing with FEAR, Anger, PANIC, Addictions, Grief, Physical Health (cancer etc.) & more. Check out my YOUTUBE channel MIND BOSS!
You may be unsure if sharing your story with a therapist will create the positive change you need. However, if you met & even surpassed your expectations, you would likely feel well-served by the interaction. I am here to help you do just that in a safe environment. I specialize in helping individuals obtain a DISTINCT sense of RELIEF from what distresses them. My strongest experience is with STRESS related issues manifesting in ANXIETY, Depression, OCD & Eating Disorders. I also work well with those dealing with FEAR, Anger, PANIC, Addictions, Grief, Physical Health (cancer etc.) & more. Check out my YOUTUBE channel MIND BOSS!
Amanda Riley Psychotherapy Group
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, (Hons), Psych, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fonthill, ON L0S (Online Only)
Are you a millennial professional grappling with anxiety and depression? As an intuitive empath, a highly sensitive person, and a recovering perfectionist, I began my healing journey a decade ago, deepening my empathy and resilience. I truly understand the crucial need for practical coping skills to navigate the complexities of life. Our sessions will be purposeful conversations in a supportive and relaxed environment, allowing us to be productive and focused on developing new skills. Together, we’ll draw connections and uncover valuable insights and strategies.
Are you a millennial professional grappling with anxiety and depression? As an intuitive empath, a highly sensitive person, and a recovering perfectionist, I began my healing journey a decade ago, deepening my empathy and resilience. I truly understand the crucial need for practical coping skills to navigate the complexities of life. Our sessions will be purposeful conversations in a supportive and relaxed environment, allowing us to be productive and focused on developing new skills. Together, we’ll draw connections and uncover valuable insights and strategies.
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Alexandra Medland
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R (Online Only)
Nobody understands your difficulties better than you. You are an expert on your lived experiences and my goal is to simply assist you in navigating these experiences. Together, my hope is that we can create solutions, develop coping strategies, make sense of your difficulties through psychoeducation, and get you to a place where you feel independent, confident, and competent when dealing with life's challenges.
Nobody understands your difficulties better than you. You are an expert on your lived experiences and my goal is to simply assist you in navigating these experiences. Together, my hope is that we can create solutions, develop coping strategies, make sense of your difficulties through psychoeducation, and get you to a place where you feel independent, confident, and competent when dealing with life's challenges.
The Dot Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, MSW
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2S (Online Only)
If you're feeling disconnected, distracted, and detached from your life, it may be time to look at why. Why can't I connect, why am I not able to just "get over" my past, or why does it all feel so meaningless? Maybe there are other questions, like “what am I doing with my life” or “who do I want to be?”. It’s okay to take time that's just for you, to look at your life and see both the big picture and explore the often overlooked details. With the right support, you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life.
If you're feeling disconnected, distracted, and detached from your life, it may be time to look at why. Why can't I connect, why am I not able to just "get over" my past, or why does it all feel so meaningless? Maybe there are other questions, like “what am I doing with my life” or “who do I want to be?”. It’s okay to take time that's just for you, to look at your life and see both the big picture and explore the often overlooked details. With the right support, you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life.
Annie DeRuyte
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
2 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.
Susan Vande Kraats
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA, BEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jordan Station, ON L0R
We are all in need of a little help sometimes as conflicts in life are inevitable. These difficulties in various aspects of our lives can interfere with personal success, social and family relationships, and/or our own mental health. They can leave us feeling stuck, confused, overwhelmed, or even depressed. Together, with support and guidance, we can navigate these challenging situations. We can unpack your struggles and make positive changes to meet your goals through a therapeutic journey to re-healing and re-discovery. Throughout this journey you are the author of your own story and I will be there to support you.
We are all in need of a little help sometimes as conflicts in life are inevitable. These difficulties in various aspects of our lives can interfere with personal success, social and family relationships, and/or our own mental health. They can leave us feeling stuck, confused, overwhelmed, or even depressed. Together, with support and guidance, we can navigate these challenging situations. We can unpack your struggles and make positive changes to meet your goals through a therapeutic journey to re-healing and re-discovery. Throughout this journey you are the author of your own story and I will be there to support you.
Under The Oaks Self Care Center
Registered Psychotherapist, MA CMHC, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2S (Online Only)
Take charge of your health! No more late-night symptom searches or spending time & money in talk therapy that just goes over your symptoms & memories without telling you what to do about them. Our team of Psychotherapists goes beyond the symptoms to treat the root cause of your trauma & deliver long-term healing. We’re Mapping the Way Forward in the Face of PTSD & Trauma, Anxiety, & Depression with a Science-Backed, Clinically - Proven Approach. We get to really know you & dedicate time to understanding your history & your goals.
Take charge of your health! No more late-night symptom searches or spending time & money in talk therapy that just goes over your symptoms & memories without telling you what to do about them. Our team of Psychotherapists goes beyond the symptoms to treat the root cause of your trauma & deliver long-term healing. We’re Mapping the Way Forward in the Face of PTSD & Trauma, Anxiety, & Depression with a Science-Backed, Clinically - Proven Approach. We get to really know you & dedicate time to understanding your history & your goals.
Natalie Phelan
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BHSc, (OT), RegOn, RP
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2S
Taking the step to talk to a therapist can be difficult, but if you find yourself contemplating this, I would encourage you to take the next step and reach out. It is not easy to go through difficult times on your own and having an experienced therapist to help guide you, provide you with alternative perspectives, develop coping strategies, or challenge you in your thoughts or behaviour patterns can really help to gain some ground in feeling better and working through life’s hard times. I am an experienced therapist with over twenty years experience working with people in a variety of situations.
Taking the step to talk to a therapist can be difficult, but if you find yourself contemplating this, I would encourage you to take the next step and reach out. It is not easy to go through difficult times on your own and having an experienced therapist to help guide you, provide you with alternative perspectives, develop coping strategies, or challenge you in your thoughts or behaviour patterns can really help to gain some ground in feeling better and working through life’s hard times. I am an experienced therapist with over twenty years experience working with people in a variety of situations.
I have 20 years of experience in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma and grief. Counselling takes place in a safe and therapeutic environment. Developing a relationship with my clients to engage in evidenced-based therapy techniques that have been established as effective and successful in regaining hope in your lives. These techniques can help you experience increased emotional health and wellness. I have a strong interest in trauma work. Sessions are tailored to your specific strengths, needs and values, exploring the impact of our experiences on our current life situation.
I have 20 years of experience in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma and grief. Counselling takes place in a safe and therapeutic environment. Developing a relationship with my clients to engage in evidenced-based therapy techniques that have been established as effective and successful in regaining hope in your lives. These techniques can help you experience increased emotional health and wellness. I have a strong interest in trauma work. Sessions are tailored to your specific strengths, needs and values, exploring the impact of our experiences on our current life situation.
Kristie Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Life can be tough. Seeking help at any point can help you to become the hero of your own story. I enjoy working with individuals who are negotiating changes, difficulties, or losses in their lives and trying to understand their experience. I believe it is up to each of us to make sense of our lives, and psychotherapy is often a valuable place to explore this in an open and non-judgmental way. It is often turning points or changing phases of life that call us to question things, confront us with important decisions, and challenge us to decide what is meaningful.
Life can be tough. Seeking help at any point can help you to become the hero of your own story. I enjoy working with individuals who are negotiating changes, difficulties, or losses in their lives and trying to understand their experience. I believe it is up to each of us to make sense of our lives, and psychotherapy is often a valuable place to explore this in an open and non-judgmental way. It is often turning points or changing phases of life that call us to question things, confront us with important decisions, and challenge us to decide what is meaningful.
Kimberley Gunning- Kaleidoscope Wellness Niagara
Registered Social Worker, BScSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Accepting Clients. Feeling stuck, weighed down & drained of all energy can be overwhelming. Mental & physical exhaustion makes it seem like you cannot take on anything else. Stress takes centre stage & there is a lack of control over your own life. You might be feeling disconnected & unhappy but yet still feel hopeful about life's possibilities. My clients are often leaders, mentors, creators that believe they should have it all together. Are you questioning your life choices, wondering if there is a simpler way to find fulfillment & joy? Showing up in your life and being present in a way you never have before is an attainable goal.
Accepting Clients. Feeling stuck, weighed down & drained of all energy can be overwhelming. Mental & physical exhaustion makes it seem like you cannot take on anything else. Stress takes centre stage & there is a lack of control over your own life. You might be feeling disconnected & unhappy but yet still feel hopeful about life's possibilities. My clients are often leaders, mentors, creators that believe they should have it all together. Are you questioning your life choices, wondering if there is a simpler way to find fulfillment & joy? Showing up in your life and being present in a way you never have before is an attainable goal.
Tracey Marshall
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Welland, ON L3B
Do you feel about to explode or you don't know where to start to make things better? I help individuals and families navigate difficult situations and mental health challenges including loss, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, divorce, trauma, and self-harm. My 20+ years experience working in mental health services including private practice, residential care, day treatment, family outreach, youth justice, and crisis services have provided me the tools and understanding to help you, starting from where you are right now.
Do you feel about to explode or you don't know where to start to make things better? I help individuals and families navigate difficult situations and mental health challenges including loss, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, divorce, trauma, and self-harm. My 20+ years experience working in mental health services including private practice, residential care, day treatment, family outreach, youth justice, and crisis services have provided me the tools and understanding to help you, starting from where you are right now.
Dr. Che Cherrilyn Birchwood
Psychologist, PhD, BA Hons
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr Birchwood, aka TheDivergenceDoctor, has worked in mental health and social services for the past 17 years; creating practices and spaces to serve communities in a variety of ways. This provides you with a multitude of talents and experiences to help you live the life you want, in the way you want. They meld history, sociology, and psychology; giving weight to social determinants of health such as race, gender, ability, and trauma. Dr Birchwood believes knowledge is power and knowing yourself is the path to freedom. Who are you? Where have you been? How do you want to live?
Dr Birchwood, aka TheDivergenceDoctor, has worked in mental health and social services for the past 17 years; creating practices and spaces to serve communities in a variety of ways. This provides you with a multitude of talents and experiences to help you live the life you want, in the way you want. They meld history, sociology, and psychology; giving weight to social determinants of health such as race, gender, ability, and trauma. Dr Birchwood believes knowledge is power and knowing yourself is the path to freedom. Who are you? Where have you been? How do you want to live?
Carley Ross
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RN, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Welland, ON L3C (Online Only)
Are you feeling alone in what you are going through right now? If you are like most women I support, you are looking for someone who understands and offers compassion and zero judgement. You might be a parent, or someone facing struggles associated with chronic stress, past trauma, or challenges with mood. You might be looking for support with new coping strategies, or just someone to talk to who can understand the challenges you are facing. Life can be hard, and I can offer a soft place to explore yourself, your challenges, and your pursuit to wellbeing.
Are you feeling alone in what you are going through right now? If you are like most women I support, you are looking for someone who understands and offers compassion and zero judgement. You might be a parent, or someone facing struggles associated with chronic stress, past trauma, or challenges with mood. You might be looking for support with new coping strategies, or just someone to talk to who can understand the challenges you are facing. Life can be hard, and I can offer a soft place to explore yourself, your challenges, and your pursuit to wellbeing.
Kathy Wlodarczyk
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Currently Accepting New Clients! Hi there, my name is Kathy and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Two Doves Psychotherapy Services. Located in Niagara, my team members and I offer in person, virtual, and phone sessions as well as virtual (zoom) and telephone support province-wide. I value teaching, learning, and development and am a site supervisor (Assistant Clinical Professor, Adjunct) to students in the McMaster Psychotherapy Program.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Hi there, my name is Kathy and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Two Doves Psychotherapy Services. Located in Niagara, my team members and I offer in person, virtual, and phone sessions as well as virtual (zoom) and telephone support province-wide. I value teaching, learning, and development and am a site supervisor (Assistant Clinical Professor, Adjunct) to students in the McMaster Psychotherapy Program.
Christine DuRoss
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CHT, BA psyc
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2P
I know what it's like to think you have to figure it all out for yourself, and to be tired of being the one who figures it all out. Isn't it exhausting? And because you’re intelligent and tend to accomplish and succeed, you apply the same methods to yourself. Figuring it out, but really stuck in mental loops. It’s a tricky way the conscious mind makes you think you’re doing something, but when you get caught up in contemplation it keeps you from moving forward. You likely realize it’s you holding you back. That’s where that inner critic comes in: that part of you that says you should be able to solve the problem of how you feel.
I know what it's like to think you have to figure it all out for yourself, and to be tired of being the one who figures it all out. Isn't it exhausting? And because you’re intelligent and tend to accomplish and succeed, you apply the same methods to yourself. Figuring it out, but really stuck in mental loops. It’s a tricky way the conscious mind makes you think you’re doing something, but when you get caught up in contemplation it keeps you from moving forward. You likely realize it’s you holding you back. That’s where that inner critic comes in: that part of you that says you should be able to solve the problem of how you feel.
Mak Mackie
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(q), CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R (Online Only)
June 2024 - - I am accepting new clients - - As a queer, trans, non-binary and neurodivergent human living in a rural community, I understand the importance of finding and creating safe and affirming spaces where we can authentically explore ourselves. I provide a gentle and curious atmosphere to help clients discover their power of self, nurture their wounds, strengthen connection, and celebrate their unique constellations.
June 2024 - - I am accepting new clients - - As a queer, trans, non-binary and neurodivergent human living in a rural community, I understand the importance of finding and creating safe and affirming spaces where we can authentically explore ourselves. I provide a gentle and curious atmosphere to help clients discover their power of self, nurture their wounds, strengthen connection, and celebrate their unique constellations.
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Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.