Female Therapists in Forest, ON
Hi There! My name is Terri De Borger, and I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW). I have over a decade of experience supporting children, youth and families through a variety of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, as well as other life transitions.
Hi There! My name is Terri De Borger, and I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW). I have over a decade of experience supporting children, youth and families through a variety of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, as well as other life transitions.
Piette Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP , RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest, ON N0N
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been feeling overwhelmed in your close relationships? Maybe you are noticing resentment or stress re-surfacing in arguments with your partner or you find yourself feeling guilt or shame after interacting with your parents or other loved ones. Navigating these feelings in our closest relationships can be intimidating and stressful. In every relationship, we crave emotional closeness… and we seek it out even if it harms us in some ways or feels unhealthy. Family, relationships, marriages… they are hard work. I am here to support you to find your own voice, and to find ways to make these relationships have a healthier impact.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed in your close relationships? Maybe you are noticing resentment or stress re-surfacing in arguments with your partner or you find yourself feeling guilt or shame after interacting with your parents or other loved ones. Navigating these feelings in our closest relationships can be intimidating and stressful. In every relationship, we crave emotional closeness… and we seek it out even if it harms us in some ways or feels unhealthy. Family, relationships, marriages… they are hard work. I am here to support you to find your own voice, and to find ways to make these relationships have a healthier impact.
Our early relationships and experiences play a significant role in shaping who we are, and how we perceive the world, which can sometimes result in problematic ways of thinking and dealing with emotions. Consequently, this can lead to emotional turmoil, unfulfillment and dissatisfaction in life, as well as challenges in relationships, work or school, and unhealthy ways of coping. I strive to guide my patients through exploring and processing their experiences so that they can learn better ways to manage, and ultimately feel more present and fulfilled in their lives.
Our early relationships and experiences play a significant role in shaping who we are, and how we perceive the world, which can sometimes result in problematic ways of thinking and dealing with emotions. Consequently, this can lead to emotional turmoil, unfulfillment and dissatisfaction in life, as well as challenges in relationships, work or school, and unhealthy ways of coping. I strive to guide my patients through exploring and processing their experiences so that they can learn better ways to manage, and ultimately feel more present and fulfilled in their lives.
Have you experienced child loss or infertility and need support through your experience? Maybe you need guidance with a difficult relationship, negative self image or are experiencing a lot of anxiety. It may feel like you aren't in control of anything and life feels lonely. Your family, friends, and partner don't feel these experiences like you do and you may feel misunderstood. I work with individuals looking to deep dive into past patterns and relationships to better understand themselves and their experiences. I am passionate about helping individuals feel empowered and confident as an individual, a parent and a partner.
Have you experienced child loss or infertility and need support through your experience? Maybe you need guidance with a difficult relationship, negative self image or are experiencing a lot of anxiety. It may feel like you aren't in control of anything and life feels lonely. Your family, friends, and partner don't feel these experiences like you do and you may feel misunderstood. I work with individuals looking to deep dive into past patterns and relationships to better understand themselves and their experiences. I am passionate about helping individuals feel empowered and confident as an individual, a parent and a partner.
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Great Lakes Wellness Collective
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petrolia, ON N0N
Currently No Waitlist for daytime appts and we support all ages! We help match you with someone on our team! We are a locally owned and growing mental health clinic serving the Sarnia-Lambton area, with locations in Petrolia and Point Edward. We offer neurofeedback and counselling for all ages and are proud to have a dedicated team of over 16+ mental health professionals committed to being a beacon of hope and healing for our community. Each therapist is qualified to treat a variety of presenting issues and populations. We know that finding the right therapist can feel challenging.
Currently No Waitlist for daytime appts and we support all ages! We help match you with someone on our team! We are a locally owned and growing mental health clinic serving the Sarnia-Lambton area, with locations in Petrolia and Point Edward. We offer neurofeedback and counselling for all ages and are proud to have a dedicated team of over 16+ mental health professionals committed to being a beacon of hope and healing for our community. Each therapist is qualified to treat a variety of presenting issues and populations. We know that finding the right therapist can feel challenging.
Anxiety-Panic-Overwhelmed-Chronic Stress-Ruminating Thoughts: these experiences can make you feel helpless and alone. I am passionate about helping people to understand how anxiety/mood issues operate and how to begin to heal. Having provided counselling for over 12 years, my priority is to provide a space that is welcoming and safe so that you feel able to explore your concerns and challenges. I strive to understand you for the unique person that you are. I believe all humans are experts in their own lives and that the therapeutic process can allow movement towards better balance, well being, and overall health.
Anxiety-Panic-Overwhelmed-Chronic Stress-Ruminating Thoughts: these experiences can make you feel helpless and alone. I am passionate about helping people to understand how anxiety/mood issues operate and how to begin to heal. Having provided counselling for over 12 years, my priority is to provide a space that is welcoming and safe so that you feel able to explore your concerns and challenges. I strive to understand you for the unique person that you are. I believe all humans are experts in their own lives and that the therapeutic process can allow movement towards better balance, well being, and overall health.
Accepting new clients, individual or couples (in person only). I'm happy you're here! I understand how difficult it can be to seek out support. Life can get overwhelming and you may feel stuck on where to go next. I intend to work together with clients by providing guidance and tools, while focusing on developing a strong client/therapist relationship.
Accepting new clients, individual or couples (in person only). I'm happy you're here! I understand how difficult it can be to seek out support. Life can get overwhelming and you may feel stuck on where to go next. I intend to work together with clients by providing guidance and tools, while focusing on developing a strong client/therapist relationship.
Sometimes a person has thoughts, feelings, or beliefs that are upsetting or confusing. Maybe they do things that they wish they wouldn’t, or don’t do things they wish they would. This makes life harder than it needs to be. My focus is on how events and relationships affect functioning and happiness. I use a collaborative, client-centred approach, and work from the belief that everyone is doing the best they can. You don’t have to know what’s wrong in order to meet with me.
Sometimes a person has thoughts, feelings, or beliefs that are upsetting or confusing. Maybe they do things that they wish they wouldn’t, or don’t do things they wish they would. This makes life harder than it needs to be. My focus is on how events and relationships affect functioning and happiness. I use a collaborative, client-centred approach, and work from the belief that everyone is doing the best they can. You don’t have to know what’s wrong in order to meet with me.
Lisa Deighton
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, CCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petrolia, ON N0N (Online Only)
I firmly believe in the importance of connecting with your therapist so you feel valued and understood. The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of effective therapy paving the way for meaningful change and growth. I strive to create a safe space where you will feel comfortable enough to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. I am here to support individuals & teens with ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, OCD, fears and panic issues, relationship issues, self esteem, work stress and burnout, grief and loss, chronic pain and the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
I firmly believe in the importance of connecting with your therapist so you feel valued and understood. The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of effective therapy paving the way for meaningful change and growth. I strive to create a safe space where you will feel comfortable enough to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. I am here to support individuals & teens with ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, OCD, fears and panic issues, relationship issues, self esteem, work stress and burnout, grief and loss, chronic pain and the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Accepting new clients: Daytime, Evening and Saturday appointments available. Are you going through changes and need support|? Having difficulty coping, concentrating or dealing with things from your past, present or future?
Accepting new clients: Daytime, Evening and Saturday appointments available. Are you going through changes and need support|? Having difficulty coping, concentrating or dealing with things from your past, present or future?
Andrea Castillo-Perez Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RN, CPMHN, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petrolia, ON N0N
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Wondering how to cope? I have over 20 years of experience working in the health care sector, and I utilize evidence-based strategies to help my clients reduce distress and manage painful and difficult emotions. I believe that it is important to treat clients holistically, looking at the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual strengths and challenges that clients face. It is imperative to build a trusting relationship with my clients and to work collaboratively to help them reach their unique goals.
Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Wondering how to cope? I have over 20 years of experience working in the health care sector, and I utilize evidence-based strategies to help my clients reduce distress and manage painful and difficult emotions. I believe that it is important to treat clients holistically, looking at the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual strengths and challenges that clients face. It is imperative to build a trusting relationship with my clients and to work collaboratively to help them reach their unique goals.
Therapy can be hard work but it doesn’t have to be intimidating! Using an integrated approach I support clients with Anxiety, (Autistic and Neurotypical) Burnout, and Depression. Seeking a diagnosis, in the process of an assessment, or just received a diagnosis? I want to offer support, tools, and guidance for you and your loved ones. For those who may be struggling with chronic illness or post concussion syndrome, finding acceptance and understanding is vital to finding your joy again. We all deserve a safe space to work through our highs and lows, and a space that nurtures personal growth and understanding.
Therapy can be hard work but it doesn’t have to be intimidating! Using an integrated approach I support clients with Anxiety, (Autistic and Neurotypical) Burnout, and Depression. Seeking a diagnosis, in the process of an assessment, or just received a diagnosis? I want to offer support, tools, and guidance for you and your loved ones. For those who may be struggling with chronic illness or post concussion syndrome, finding acceptance and understanding is vital to finding your joy again. We all deserve a safe space to work through our highs and lows, and a space that nurtures personal growth and understanding.
Anna Cantalini
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Petrolia, ON N0N
Welcome! If you are searching for support with grief and loss, chronic pain and illness, a difficult diagnosis, anxiety, or burnout, or you feel stuck and need someone to talk to, I am here to help. You might feel alone and overwhelmed. Maybe your mind can't stop racing. Maybe it feels like you can't breathe, or your heart feels heavy. Perhaps you have lost your sense of purpose and your identity. These are natural responses to life's challenges and the uncertainty they bring. Together, we can connect you to what matters most to you, build the life you want, and help you regain a sense of ease, strength, and purpose.
Welcome! If you are searching for support with grief and loss, chronic pain and illness, a difficult diagnosis, anxiety, or burnout, or you feel stuck and need someone to talk to, I am here to help. You might feel alone and overwhelmed. Maybe your mind can't stop racing. Maybe it feels like you can't breathe, or your heart feels heavy. Perhaps you have lost your sense of purpose and your identity. These are natural responses to life's challenges and the uncertainty they bring. Together, we can connect you to what matters most to you, build the life you want, and help you regain a sense of ease, strength, and purpose.
Ava Frans
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW, BKin
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Camlachie, ON N0N (Online Only)
I work with teens, individuals and couples as they navigate challenges of every day life, traumatic events and mental health challenges. Some individuals are very aware of where they are struggling, which helps us to align quickly and start working together. Whereas others might be new to counselling and really want a trained clinician to help them to understand and make sense of their world and experiences. I offer a client centered approach and will meet you where you are at. My approach centers on building strong, warm relationships with my clients, where both growth and humor can co-exist.
I work with teens, individuals and couples as they navigate challenges of every day life, traumatic events and mental health challenges. Some individuals are very aware of where they are struggling, which helps us to align quickly and start working together. Whereas others might be new to counselling and really want a trained clinician to help them to understand and make sense of their world and experiences. I offer a client centered approach and will meet you where you are at. My approach centers on building strong, warm relationships with my clients, where both growth and humor can co-exist.
Life’s transitions – they can be the most exciting and the hardest thing for individuals and families to go through. Starting a new job or school year, having a baby, losing a loved one, losing a pet, divorce, dealing with the daily pressures of society can all be overwhelming to manage on your own. Has a recent change in your life been causing increased anxiety, stress, fear or depression? Is your mood affecting your self esteem, relationships, or habits? Life is full of transitions yet few of us have truly learned all the tools available to ground ourselves and feel safe and secure as we navigate through them.
Life’s transitions – they can be the most exciting and the hardest thing for individuals and families to go through. Starting a new job or school year, having a baby, losing a loved one, losing a pet, divorce, dealing with the daily pressures of society can all be overwhelming to manage on your own. Has a recent change in your life been causing increased anxiety, stress, fear or depression? Is your mood affecting your self esteem, relationships, or habits? Life is full of transitions yet few of us have truly learned all the tools available to ground ourselves and feel safe and secure as we navigate through them.
Shannon Vokes At Bridgeview Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Petrolia, ON N0N
Over the past decade I’ve had the honour of working with people of all ages in their mental health journey in a variety of roles. I currently work as a psychotherapist at Bridgeview Psychotherapy with kids, teens, and adults. I provide a non-judgmental space where together we can explore your inner landscape, engage in collaborative problem solving, learn useful tools and strategies, and manage distressing emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Let's work to make sense of your past and shape your future.
Over the past decade I’ve had the honour of working with people of all ages in their mental health journey in a variety of roles. I currently work as a psychotherapist at Bridgeview Psychotherapy with kids, teens, and adults. I provide a non-judgmental space where together we can explore your inner landscape, engage in collaborative problem solving, learn useful tools and strategies, and manage distressing emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Let's work to make sense of your past and shape your future.
Online Therapists
Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice™ -PTSD Trauma
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
When life introduces us to complex experiences and emotions, we may find difficulty in processing the residual trauma or feel stuck in it. We may even notice a limitation to talk therapy, as our experiences with trauma may be difficult to put into words, however, an impact can still be felt by the nervous system, even through memories. Using Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice (TM), we move through what is not only conscious, but also explore what is held by the unconscious mind. This approach to somatic therapy deepens our understanding of how the body holds trauma, bringing awareness before allowing release.
When life introduces us to complex experiences and emotions, we may find difficulty in processing the residual trauma or feel stuck in it. We may even notice a limitation to talk therapy, as our experiences with trauma may be difficult to put into words, however, an impact can still be felt by the nervous system, even through memories. Using Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice (TM), we move through what is not only conscious, but also explore what is held by the unconscious mind. This approach to somatic therapy deepens our understanding of how the body holds trauma, bringing awareness before allowing release.
Sometimes emotions can be more then we can handle. They can take over our lives, and our relationships and make it hard to make choices that line up with the person we are. If you are struggling to set boundaries or thinking about ending relationships, or maybe your emotions are so intense that you are struggling with self-harm or thinking about suicide, there is lots we can work on together to help make change.
Sometimes emotions can be more then we can handle. They can take over our lives, and our relationships and make it hard to make choices that line up with the person we are. If you are struggling to set boundaries or thinking about ending relationships, or maybe your emotions are so intense that you are struggling with self-harm or thinking about suicide, there is lots we can work on together to help make change.
Natalie- London Trauma Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N6B (Online Only)
When you have experienced trauma, your whole system can feel challenged day to day. You might struggle with persistent anxiety, feelings of shame and hopelessness and have a bleak outlook on the future. You can feel exhausted by your circumstances and truly at a loss for how to change or heal. Trauma impacts your thinking, your happiness, your quality of life and your joy. You can often find yourself engaging in behaviours that don't serve you, trying to numb out or manage the pain. It can feel hard to get close to anyone. It can be so hard to trust yourself, or other people. I completely understand, and I help people change daily.
When you have experienced trauma, your whole system can feel challenged day to day. You might struggle with persistent anxiety, feelings of shame and hopelessness and have a bleak outlook on the future. You can feel exhausted by your circumstances and truly at a loss for how to change or heal. Trauma impacts your thinking, your happiness, your quality of life and your joy. You can often find yourself engaging in behaviours that don't serve you, trying to numb out or manage the pain. It can feel hard to get close to anyone. It can be so hard to trust yourself, or other people. I completely understand, and I help people change daily.
Aspire Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hanover, ON N4N
Congratulations on taking a step toward healing. Whether you are just beginning the journey or have been on the journey for quite some time, I am here to help. I believe that there are things in life that derail us from living to our full potential. These events, whether small "t" traumas or big "T" Traumas, cause us to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. It changes the way we feel about ourselves and how we interact with others. With the right support and therapy, I believe we all have the strength, courage, and internal resources to overcome negative life experiences.
Congratulations on taking a step toward healing. Whether you are just beginning the journey or have been on the journey for quite some time, I am here to help. I believe that there are things in life that derail us from living to our full potential. These events, whether small "t" traumas or big "T" Traumas, cause us to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. It changes the way we feel about ourselves and how we interact with others. With the right support and therapy, I believe we all have the strength, courage, and internal resources to overcome negative life experiences.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.