Codependency Therapists in Guelph, ON
Tiffany Lazic
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1C (Online Only)
As author of The Great Work: Self-Knowledge and Healing Through the Wheel of the Year which presents the human experience of reclaiming the authentic self from the depths of Shadow and shame, I specialize in codependency, identifying needs, developing emotional fluency, self-empowerment and self-actualization.
Within each of us lies the vision and hope for the life we want to live. Yet, we can feel overwhelmed by inner or outer challenges, fears, negative beliefs, low self-esteem, anxiety or depression. In many years of practice, I have seen the resilience of the human spirit. As a Spiritual Psychotherapist, I work with traditional approaches, as well as those rooted in Transpersonal Psychology, Archetypal Psychology and Shamanism which recognize the power and strength inherent within to facilitate change. My aim is to act as guide as clients address past pain and present circumstances that limit the ability to live a life in full bloom.
As author of The Great Work: Self-Knowledge and Healing Through the Wheel of the Year which presents the human experience of reclaiming the authentic self from the depths of Shadow and shame, I specialize in codependency, identifying needs, developing emotional fluency, self-empowerment and self-actualization.
Within each of us lies the vision and hope for the life we want to live. Yet, we can feel overwhelmed by inner or outer challenges, fears, negative beliefs, low self-esteem, anxiety or depression. In many years of practice, I have seen the resilience of the human spirit. As a Spiritual Psychotherapist, I work with traditional approaches, as well as those rooted in Transpersonal Psychology, Archetypal Psychology and Shamanism which recognize the power and strength inherent within to facilitate change. My aim is to act as guide as clients address past pain and present circumstances that limit the ability to live a life in full bloom.
Brayden Anne Keeler
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, BA
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1E (Online Only)
Are you grappling with addiction or substance abuse, struggling with family issues related to addiction, codependency, or finding it challenging to manage symptoms of ASD or ADHD? Perhaps anxiety and depression are affecting your daily life, or you're facing concurrent disorders that seem overwhelming. Relationship challenges can also add another layer of stress. You want relief, clarity, and effective strategies to build a more fulfilling life.
Are you grappling with addiction or substance abuse, struggling with family issues related to addiction, codependency, or finding it challenging to manage symptoms of ASD or ADHD? Perhaps anxiety and depression are affecting your daily life, or you're facing concurrent disorders that seem overwhelming. Relationship challenges can also add another layer of stress. You want relief, clarity, and effective strategies to build a more fulfilling life.
Ian Sommer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1G (Online Only)
Many people who seek my services come with issues of: depression and anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, issues with partners, family members and friends, codependency and boundaries, anger management, men's issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, court mandated counselling and other issues which can make life difficult to manage.
My main role as your counsellor is to support you through difficult times and challenges, while helping you achieve optimal psychological and emotional health. I am comfortable with people of all cultures, orientations and spiritual and/or religious backgrounds. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, I provide services using a client-centred, integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I enjoy working collaboratively with you in a non-judgmental way, embracing your strengths, unique characteristics, values, and insights.
Many people who seek my services come with issues of: depression and anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, issues with partners, family members and friends, codependency and boundaries, anger management, men's issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, court mandated counselling and other issues which can make life difficult to manage.
My main role as your counsellor is to support you through difficult times and challenges, while helping you achieve optimal psychological and emotional health. I am comfortable with people of all cultures, orientations and spiritual and/or religious backgrounds. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, I provide services using a client-centred, integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I enjoy working collaboratively with you in a non-judgmental way, embracing your strengths, unique characteristics, values, and insights.
Is anxiety getting in the way of living the life you want? Maybe you are trying to work through complex trauma and aren't sure where to start. I work with people looking to heal relationships with themselves, ultimately leading to better relationships with others. Many of my clients self identify as people pleasers or perfectionists, who have a tough time slowing down and putting themselves first. We might have a hard time finding the balance between shutting down our emotions and having them take over. I have a special interest in helping people navigate complicated family dynamics and heal from childhood trauma.
Is anxiety getting in the way of living the life you want? Maybe you are trying to work through complex trauma and aren't sure where to start. I work with people looking to heal relationships with themselves, ultimately leading to better relationships with others. Many of my clients self identify as people pleasers or perfectionists, who have a tough time slowing down and putting themselves first. We might have a hard time finding the balance between shutting down our emotions and having them take over. I have a special interest in helping people navigate complicated family dynamics and heal from childhood trauma.
Are you seeking an alternative way of healing and ready to explore? Open to letting go of old hurts in order to experience a breakthrough? You desire to release your old patterns of behaviour and are seeking a therapist that will partner with you by listening deeply, challenging you, and celebrating with you. You are motivated to do the work to get the results you’ve always wanted? I work with individuals who serve others in healing arts and business. You are family-oriented and many don’t want to parent like your parents did.
Are you seeking an alternative way of healing and ready to explore? Open to letting go of old hurts in order to experience a breakthrough? You desire to release your old patterns of behaviour and are seeking a therapist that will partner with you by listening deeply, challenging you, and celebrating with you. You are motivated to do the work to get the results you’ve always wanted? I work with individuals who serve others in healing arts and business. You are family-oriented and many don’t want to parent like your parents did.
I work with adults who want freedom from negative patterns and who want to get to the root of repetitive reactivity and triggers. They want calm and peace. They want help with healthy boundaries, anxiety, self-worth, depression, life direction, co-dependency, communication, addiction, relationships (with self, the Divine, life partner, ex-partner, children, family, co-workers), emotional regulation, grief, loss/divorce, chronic pain, parenting, spiritual growth and psychedelic integration. Carrying the past makes current life difficult. Helping clients accept the past, learn from it and then let it go is what I love doing best.
I work with adults who want freedom from negative patterns and who want to get to the root of repetitive reactivity and triggers. They want calm and peace. They want help with healthy boundaries, anxiety, self-worth, depression, life direction, co-dependency, communication, addiction, relationships (with self, the Divine, life partner, ex-partner, children, family, co-workers), emotional regulation, grief, loss/divorce, chronic pain, parenting, spiritual growth and psychedelic integration. Carrying the past makes current life difficult. Helping clients accept the past, learn from it and then let it go is what I love doing best.
Rachel Kotack
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. Do you struggle with challenging relationships that affect how you handle day-to-day life? Do you feel frustrated or exhausted repeating the same patterns over and over again? Are you tired of negative self talk sabotaging your efforts to change? Do you wonder if your connections to your loved ones could be stronger? Now more than ever, women are feeling overwhelmed and 'stuck' trying to create more positive relationships with their loved ones while also taking care of their own needs and desires. I strongly believe that we all have the ability to change the way we connect with others and with ourselves.
Accepting new clients. Do you struggle with challenging relationships that affect how you handle day-to-day life? Do you feel frustrated or exhausted repeating the same patterns over and over again? Are you tired of negative self talk sabotaging your efforts to change? Do you wonder if your connections to your loved ones could be stronger? Now more than ever, women are feeling overwhelmed and 'stuck' trying to create more positive relationships with their loved ones while also taking care of their own needs and desires. I strongly believe that we all have the ability to change the way we connect with others and with ourselves.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy at the Journey
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
Have you been thinking about starting therapy but feel overwhelmed by the intense vulnerability required to open up to a stranger? Sharing your thoughts, feelings, fears, and worries to someone new can be so challenging. Animals have a beautiful, nonjudgemental healing presence that can be reassuring and helpful as you venture into a new environment. Horses are incredibly attuned to nonverbal communication and make the most wonderful therapeutic companions. If you are someone that processes through pictures, art or movement and not words, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy may be the perfect fit for you.
Have you been thinking about starting therapy but feel overwhelmed by the intense vulnerability required to open up to a stranger? Sharing your thoughts, feelings, fears, and worries to someone new can be so challenging. Animals have a beautiful, nonjudgemental healing presence that can be reassuring and helpful as you venture into a new environment. Horses are incredibly attuned to nonverbal communication and make the most wonderful therapeutic companions. If you are someone that processes through pictures, art or movement and not words, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy may be the perfect fit for you.
Robert E McArthur
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, RSSW, CCAC, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
Robert grew up in an alcoholic home, and then became a substance abuser himself. In 1988 he embarked on a road to recovery. Since becoming clean and sober, Robert returned to school and with his education and experience, he began working in the addiction profession in 1990. He has experience with in-patient, outpatient, individual & group counselling, as well as lecturing and facilitating workshops. Using his educational background accompanied with his addiction experience, he is helping others on their own road to recovery. He is now an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor and is a Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor.
Robert grew up in an alcoholic home, and then became a substance abuser himself. In 1988 he embarked on a road to recovery. Since becoming clean and sober, Robert returned to school and with his education and experience, he began working in the addiction profession in 1990. He has experience with in-patient, outpatient, individual & group counselling, as well as lecturing and facilitating workshops. Using his educational background accompanied with his addiction experience, he is helping others on their own road to recovery. He is now an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor and is a Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor.
Laura Jean Northey
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1E
If you're looking for unconditional acceptance and emotional safety, you've found it. My approach is client-centered, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed, which means I adjust my methods to suit the client I am working with. I believe human development is ongoing, but that the patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour we learn in early life can impact us for the rest of our lifetime. The good news is, these patterns can change. I will help you bring awareness to your patterns, learn how to take care of yourself lovingly, and make conscious choices about how to live that help you feel more whole.
If you're looking for unconditional acceptance and emotional safety, you've found it. My approach is client-centered, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed, which means I adjust my methods to suit the client I am working with. I believe human development is ongoing, but that the patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour we learn in early life can impact us for the rest of our lifetime. The good news is, these patterns can change. I will help you bring awareness to your patterns, learn how to take care of yourself lovingly, and make conscious choices about how to live that help you feel more whole.
Kelly Alexander
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, RP(Qua)
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1H (Online Only)
If you're trying to figure out how to heal from issues with relationships, self-worth, body image, weight stigma, illness, pain, anxiety or relationship with food, I believe you've come to the right place. I even have a couple of current openings in my practice. Together, we can explore when & where certain feelings/parts started & gently get to know them to slowly build to a more loving & self-accepting existence as you are now. I have a deep & personal understanding of these issue. My practice focus is: mindfulness, IFS/parts work, self-compassion, women's work, body issues, anxiety, pain, disordered eating, IE & psychedelic work.
If you're trying to figure out how to heal from issues with relationships, self-worth, body image, weight stigma, illness, pain, anxiety or relationship with food, I believe you've come to the right place. I even have a couple of current openings in my practice. Together, we can explore when & where certain feelings/parts started & gently get to know them to slowly build to a more loving & self-accepting existence as you are now. I have a deep & personal understanding of these issue. My practice focus is: mindfulness, IFS/parts work, self-compassion, women's work, body issues, anxiety, pain, disordered eating, IE & psychedelic work.
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1G
I want to meet you where you are and work with you to help you find who you want to be. I like to be lighthearted and use humor in my practice. I also call myself a Gen Z therapist. My educational background of an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies has profoundly shaped my perspective and provided me with an intersectional feminist lens to work with a diverse group of people.
I want to meet you where you are and work with you to help you find who you want to be. I like to be lighthearted and use humor in my practice. I also call myself a Gen Z therapist. My educational background of an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies has profoundly shaped my perspective and provided me with an intersectional feminist lens to work with a diverse group of people.
Trauma, depression, and other mental health issues can often cause individuals to become "stuck" leading to feelings of resignation or hopelessness. It can often feel like the individual is at the bottom of a well which keeps getting deeper, with the light out feeling further and further out of reach. It can lead individuals to believe that there is no path forwards, or that any path forward is one devoid of meaning or fulfillment.
Trauma, depression, and other mental health issues can often cause individuals to become "stuck" leading to feelings of resignation or hopelessness. It can often feel like the individual is at the bottom of a well which keeps getting deeper, with the light out feeling further and further out of reach. It can lead individuals to believe that there is no path forwards, or that any path forward is one devoid of meaning or fulfillment.
When we are feeling stuck in a negative cycle, we can start to feel like we are running in a hamster wheel. It can become mentally and emotionally exhausting. As a result, we can start to lose our sense of hope. My goal is to offer support in a way that helps you connect your inner dots and work towards meaningful change. I am currently accepting new clients. If you would like to work together on restoring your sense of hope and get out of unhelpful patterns, then please reach out. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
When we are feeling stuck in a negative cycle, we can start to feel like we are running in a hamster wheel. It can become mentally and emotionally exhausting. As a result, we can start to lose our sense of hope. My goal is to offer support in a way that helps you connect your inner dots and work towards meaningful change. I am currently accepting new clients. If you would like to work together on restoring your sense of hope and get out of unhelpful patterns, then please reach out. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
If overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious seem to be your common state of being, or if you are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness, or if despite all your best efforts you can't seem to get from where you are to where you want to be, leaving you feeling stuck; then therapy can provide you with a safe space to be seen, heard, and understood. We can uncover the root of why you are stuck and struggling, and discover the innate wellness and wisdom that resides within you, which can help create a new way of being in the present, so that your future can look like what you desire.
If overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious seem to be your common state of being, or if you are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness, or if despite all your best efforts you can't seem to get from where you are to where you want to be, leaving you feeling stuck; then therapy can provide you with a safe space to be seen, heard, and understood. We can uncover the root of why you are stuck and struggling, and discover the innate wellness and wisdom that resides within you, which can help create a new way of being in the present, so that your future can look like what you desire.
Accepting New Clients - Do you find yourself getting stuck in negative patterns of thinking? Does this affect your relationships and work? My goal is to support you in understanding the patterns that have you feeling stuck and help you navigate your inner world. I will walk alongside you in your search for meaningful change. If you would like to start this healing work together, then the easiest way is to book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca) or email if you have any questions about the process.
Accepting New Clients - Do you find yourself getting stuck in negative patterns of thinking? Does this affect your relationships and work? My goal is to support you in understanding the patterns that have you feeling stuck and help you navigate your inner world. I will walk alongside you in your search for meaningful change. If you would like to start this healing work together, then the easiest way is to book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca) or email if you have any questions about the process.
Accepting New Clients - Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy pattern? Counselling can help you process the underlying concerns that are keeping you trapped in this negative cycle. It will also provide you with strategies to manage day-to-day stressors. If you’re looking for a helping hand to work through your problems, reach out to me. You can easily book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Accepting New Clients - Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy pattern? Counselling can help you process the underlying concerns that are keeping you trapped in this negative cycle. It will also provide you with strategies to manage day-to-day stressors. If you’re looking for a helping hand to work through your problems, reach out to me. You can easily book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Frustrated with hitting the same walls again and again? Can't find the right kind of help? Men are less likely to seek mental health support because they believe it will be ineffective, invasive or belittling. At Cogent, we provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment, delivered by a qualified professional in a secure format to get you back on track.
Frustrated with hitting the same walls again and again? Can't find the right kind of help? Men are less likely to seek mental health support because they believe it will be ineffective, invasive or belittling. At Cogent, we provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment, delivered by a qualified professional in a secure format to get you back on track.
Accepting New Clients - Feeling trapped in an unhealthy pattern, but can’t get out of it? Counselling helps you process the underlying concerns that are keeping you stuck in this negative pattern. It will also offer strategies that you can use to manage the day-to-day stressors. If you want to work through the problems you are experiencing and want a helping hand, then reach out to me. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Accepting New Clients - Feeling trapped in an unhealthy pattern, but can’t get out of it? Counselling helps you process the underlying concerns that are keeping you stuck in this negative pattern. It will also offer strategies that you can use to manage the day-to-day stressors. If you want to work through the problems you are experiencing and want a helping hand, then reach out to me. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Molly Heffernan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1E (Online Only)
You deserve to feel better. I am a Registered Social Worker who is excited about and honoured to provide effective therapy services. In my practice, I see all kinds of humans, who show up struggling with all kinds of human issues. These often include anxiety, sadness, shame, people pleasing, and relationship challenges. I have training in many modalities (ways of doing therapy, like CBT, although not the only way!) and over twelve years experience working in our mental health system. Our work is informed by my experience, knowledge, and certifications, and is tailored to what you need to feel better as soon as possible.
You deserve to feel better. I am a Registered Social Worker who is excited about and honoured to provide effective therapy services. In my practice, I see all kinds of humans, who show up struggling with all kinds of human issues. These often include anxiety, sadness, shame, people pleasing, and relationship challenges. I have training in many modalities (ways of doing therapy, like CBT, although not the only way!) and over twelve years experience working in our mental health system. Our work is informed by my experience, knowledge, and certifications, and is tailored to what you need to feel better as soon as possible.
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Codependency Counsellors
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.
What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.
How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.
What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.