Career Guidance Therapists in Hamilton, ON
Emma Peirone | Anxiety | Career Stress | ADHD
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9A (Online Only)
Having worked in a demanding corporate career for a decade prior to becoming a therapist, I specialize in helping intelligent, driven, women with high-functioning anxiety slow their intellectualizing brains down.
Are you smart, driven, career-focused, achievement oriented but just feel STUCK? Nobody sees your high-functioning anxiety; they would never suspect your inner struggle. But your brain is relentless, your inner critic picks apart your every word, you can never get caught up on your to-do list, and no matter how much praise you get - you don't believe it. You wonder if you are depressed, maybe you have ADHD...everything feels like a chore, and life isn't FUN anymore. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but truly don't know how.
Having worked in a demanding corporate career for a decade prior to becoming a therapist, I specialize in helping intelligent, driven, women with high-functioning anxiety slow their intellectualizing brains down.
Are you smart, driven, career-focused, achievement oriented but just feel STUCK? Nobody sees your high-functioning anxiety; they would never suspect your inner struggle. But your brain is relentless, your inner critic picks apart your every word, you can never get caught up on your to-do list, and no matter how much praise you get - you don't believe it. You wonder if you are depressed, maybe you have ADHD...everything feels like a chore, and life isn't FUN anymore. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but truly don't know how.
CEP Counselling Service
Registered Social Worker, BA/BSW, CDP, RRP, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C (Online Only)
They are specialists in guiding the career decision-making process.
Welcome. Cathy and associates are person-centred therapists who works collaboratively and empathetically with clients who are struggling to find their best life. With 20+ years of counselling experience, therapists have assisted hundreds of clients gain control of their health and wellness, allowing them to restore their joy and find the confidence to live their lives. Conversations about meaning and connection can bring about significant change and help answer the questions, "who am I?" and "why am I here"?
They are specialists in guiding the career decision-making process.
Welcome. Cathy and associates are person-centred therapists who works collaboratively and empathetically with clients who are struggling to find their best life. With 20+ years of counselling experience, therapists have assisted hundreds of clients gain control of their health and wellness, allowing them to restore their joy and find the confidence to live their lives. Conversations about meaning and connection can bring about significant change and help answer the questions, "who am I?" and "why am I here"?
Modifi Career Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8E (Online Only)
Modifi specializes in career counselling, self-esteem, stress and burnout.
If you are struggling with career challenges, stress, and self esteem, it can be hard to see a positive path forward. Modifi Counselling welcomes you and your story. Modifi is a forward-thinking practice that focuses on practical solutions to everyday problems related to work and life or "work/life." At Modifi, the focus is on your unique goals and the strengths you possess to determine where you want to go and who you want to be. Let's reduce your stress, creating more space for building self esteem, confidence, and resilience. Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but are looking for something different. Let's talk about it.
Modifi specializes in career counselling, self-esteem, stress and burnout.
If you are struggling with career challenges, stress, and self esteem, it can be hard to see a positive path forward. Modifi Counselling welcomes you and your story. Modifi is a forward-thinking practice that focuses on practical solutions to everyday problems related to work and life or "work/life." At Modifi, the focus is on your unique goals and the strengths you possess to determine where you want to go and who you want to be. Let's reduce your stress, creating more space for building self esteem, confidence, and resilience. Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but are looking for something different. Let's talk about it.
Carolina Pombo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD, MSc, RP(Q), CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer psychotherapy and counselling for career development including holistic assessment and exploration of career paths for teenagers, young adults and older individuals going through work transitions. I can help you plan your education, improve your work relationships, project yourself better in the labour market, prepare for maternity, paternity and parenting leaves, prepare for retirement and develop a new career as a mature professional. In any of those circumstances, if you have a history of trauma or mental health issues interfering with your goals, I can help you with my vast experience as a mental health provider.
I offer psychotherapy and counselling for career development including holistic assessment and exploration of career paths for teenagers, young adults and older individuals going through work transitions. I can help you plan your education, improve your work relationships, project yourself better in the labour market, prepare for maternity, paternity and parenting leaves, prepare for retirement and develop a new career as a mature professional. In any of those circumstances, if you have a history of trauma or mental health issues interfering with your goals, I can help you with my vast experience as a mental health provider.
First Step Men's Therapy (No Waitlist)
Registered Social Worker, RSW, Hons BA, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
My specialities include: ADHD, anxiety, sports performance, autism, depression, grief, divorce, infidelity, career guidance, behavioural issues, men's issues, parenting, stress, insomnia, life coaching, addiction, chronic pain, and substance use.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming! The men I see feel stuck, lost, powerless, distracted, disconnected, or broken. Men often struggle with their mental health without seeking help for far too long. I work with men from all walks of life who struggle with managing ADHD and other neurodivergent challenges, career and life transitions, sports performance anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and addiction. In each of these instances, my aim is to help provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic setting for you to learn more about yourself and find healing. Book a free 20-minute consultation by clicking the "website" button now.
My specialities include: ADHD, anxiety, sports performance, autism, depression, grief, divorce, infidelity, career guidance, behavioural issues, men's issues, parenting, stress, insomnia, life coaching, addiction, chronic pain, and substance use.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming! The men I see feel stuck, lost, powerless, distracted, disconnected, or broken. Men often struggle with their mental health without seeking help for far too long. I work with men from all walks of life who struggle with managing ADHD and other neurodivergent challenges, career and life transitions, sports performance anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and addiction. In each of these instances, my aim is to help provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic setting for you to learn more about yourself and find healing. Book a free 20-minute consultation by clicking the "website" button now.
Over the years, I've seen many complicated career, leadership, and HR issues first-hand and through the eyes of my clients.
Do you need help with a work-related decision or problem? Looking for a better job? I can help you get inside the mind of a hiring manager. Changing career direction due to illness or injury? I use 20 years of experience and a PhD in Work/Business Psychology to solve career & HR problems. I specialize in career issues faced by high earners, underemployed specialists, mature employees, diversity & inclusion, and sensitive/high stakes HR matters. Your own Career & HR Psychology Specialist is as close as your smartphone. You have nothing to lose and may have everything to gain. The first 15 minutes are free. Discreet & confidential.
Over the years, I've seen many complicated career, leadership, and HR issues first-hand and through the eyes of my clients.
Do you need help with a work-related decision or problem? Looking for a better job? I can help you get inside the mind of a hiring manager. Changing career direction due to illness or injury? I use 20 years of experience and a PhD in Work/Business Psychology to solve career & HR problems. I specialize in career issues faced by high earners, underemployed specialists, mature employees, diversity & inclusion, and sensitive/high stakes HR matters. Your own Career & HR Psychology Specialist is as close as your smartphone. You have nothing to lose and may have everything to gain. The first 15 minutes are free. Discreet & confidential.
Ainslie-Maria Davimes
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, BEd, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You’re someone who’s always pushing forward, balancing the demands of life, career, and personal goals. You’ve explored self-help resources, dabbled in mindfulness, and perhaps even sought therapy, but still feel like you’re not where you want to be. Overwhelm, anxiety, self-doubt, or maybe ADHD are part of your daily challenges, compounded by the quest for a healthier work-life balance. Your relationships might also reflect this struggle, marked by a tendency to prioritize others’ needs or finding it hard to achieve fulfillment with those closest to you.
You’re someone who’s always pushing forward, balancing the demands of life, career, and personal goals. You’ve explored self-help resources, dabbled in mindfulness, and perhaps even sought therapy, but still feel like you’re not where you want to be. Overwhelm, anxiety, self-doubt, or maybe ADHD are part of your daily challenges, compounded by the quest for a healthier work-life balance. Your relationships might also reflect this struggle, marked by a tendency to prioritize others’ needs or finding it hard to achieve fulfillment with those closest to you.
Do you feel stuck or lost, and wondering how you got here? Perhaps you are stressed, anxious, and burned out and want to feel like yourself again. Maybe you find yourself at a crossroads and want to explore new possibilities in your relationships or career. Most of all you want to live a life that has meaning and purpose, and you want to remember what it is like to feel vibrant and at peace. You want to find your true self.
Do you feel stuck or lost, and wondering how you got here? Perhaps you are stressed, anxious, and burned out and want to feel like yourself again. Maybe you find yourself at a crossroads and want to explore new possibilities in your relationships or career. Most of all you want to live a life that has meaning and purpose, and you want to remember what it is like to feel vibrant and at peace. You want to find your true self.
First Step Men's Therapy (No Waitlist)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8L (Online Only)
Our specialities include: sexual addiction, behavioural issues, career guidance, grief, ADHD, OCD, alcohol use, ADHD, addiction, infidelity, anger management, anxiety, depression, stress, divorce, and men's issues.
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, OCD, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" button to learn more.
Our specialities include: sexual addiction, behavioural issues, career guidance, grief, ADHD, OCD, alcohol use, ADHD, addiction, infidelity, anger management, anxiety, depression, stress, divorce, and men's issues.
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, OCD, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" button to learn more.
Allison Hillier
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8L (Online Only)
Major life transitions such as the loss of a loved one, relationship or job, navigating health issues, the aging process or a shifting identity can produce disorientation, loss of meaning, existential angst, and even a quarter/mid/end-of-life crisis.
We’re spinning through this vast galaxy, having appeared on this planet out of nowhere, and destined to return to where we came from. What will you do with your time here? Let’s explore that. I work best with people asking some variation of the following questions: “What does it all mean? What am I doing with my life? Why is this happening to me? What the hell is going on? or Is this it? " -- all honest questions and great starting points for developing depth, meaning, and purpose in your life.
Major life transitions such as the loss of a loved one, relationship or job, navigating health issues, the aging process or a shifting identity can produce disorientation, loss of meaning, existential angst, and even a quarter/mid/end-of-life crisis.
We’re spinning through this vast galaxy, having appeared on this planet out of nowhere, and destined to return to where we came from. What will you do with your time here? Let’s explore that. I work best with people asking some variation of the following questions: “What does it all mean? What am I doing with my life? Why is this happening to me? What the hell is going on? or Is this it? " -- all honest questions and great starting points for developing depth, meaning, and purpose in your life.
I am passionate about supporting those who are struggling with career choices as well as obtaining and retaining employment due to life stressors and mental health challenges.
When I first meet a client I want to know what is important to them and how they'd like to see their life grow. I have developed a special interest in supporting my client's employment goals especially when life gets in the way of finding a career that is meaningful.
I am passionate about supporting those who are struggling with career choices as well as obtaining and retaining employment due to life stressors and mental health challenges.
When I first meet a client I want to know what is important to them and how they'd like to see their life grow. I have developed a special interest in supporting my client's employment goals especially when life gets in the way of finding a career that is meaningful.
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Mark Stevens
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8S
Additionally, Mark’s experience as a technology executive allows him to offer valuable insight for career stress or life transition.
Why Choose Mark: • You're balancing the demands of family, career, and personal life and need support. • You feel lost, lacking direction, or purpose in your personal or professional life. • You want to uncover and address the root causes of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. • You're a couple seeking to strengthen or mend your relationship. • You need a therapist with a strong business background who understands professional pressures and can offer effective coping strategies. You feel stuck and/or unfulfilled in your career and it is impacting your personal life.
Additionally, Mark’s experience as a technology executive allows him to offer valuable insight for career stress or life transition.
Why Choose Mark: • You're balancing the demands of family, career, and personal life and need support. • You feel lost, lacking direction, or purpose in your personal or professional life. • You want to uncover and address the root causes of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. • You're a couple seeking to strengthen or mend your relationship. • You need a therapist with a strong business background who understands professional pressures and can offer effective coping strategies. You feel stuck and/or unfulfilled in your career and it is impacting your personal life.
Shalom Shore - Navya Hypnosis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CH, MBA, BS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
A general pattern I find with most people who choose to work with me is feeling stuck. Whether that's in career or life choices, a habit they you are trying to kick, or a feeling that you have more potential you want to actualize. Areas I am particularly drawn to working with include religious trauma, sexual trauma, addiction, and career and entrepreneurship. I find that people gravitate to my hypnosis modality (Hypnosis Assisted Healing) when they feel like they want something more than talk therapy, or that their situation requires a different approach. Trust your intuition!
A general pattern I find with most people who choose to work with me is feeling stuck. Whether that's in career or life choices, a habit they you are trying to kick, or a feeling that you have more potential you want to actualize. Areas I am particularly drawn to working with include religious trauma, sexual trauma, addiction, and career and entrepreneurship. I find that people gravitate to my hypnosis modality (Hypnosis Assisted Healing) when they feel like they want something more than talk therapy, or that their situation requires a different approach. Trust your intuition!
Susan Shin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8L (Online Only)
How do we navigate change? As we’ve all learned in these past years, the ability to navigate change has been uncertain and very tough. But whether it’s a change in your mood, your physical health, your career, your family life and relationships, or struggling through challenges that have been out of your control, it can be a very bewildering, confusing and even scary time. As a therapist, my approach centres your safety and empowering you to uncover your inner abilities and strengths. My role is to walk beside you through the tough challenges and be a guide through – what might feel like – the wilderness of your own emotions.
How do we navigate change? As we’ve all learned in these past years, the ability to navigate change has been uncertain and very tough. But whether it’s a change in your mood, your physical health, your career, your family life and relationships, or struggling through challenges that have been out of your control, it can be a very bewildering, confusing and even scary time. As a therapist, my approach centres your safety and empowering you to uncover your inner abilities and strengths. My role is to walk beside you through the tough challenges and be a guide through – what might feel like – the wilderness of your own emotions.
Do you ever have the thought, ‘how did I get here?’? From navigating your relationships to your career to your sense of self, you might feel disconnected from the life you once dreamed of —like you’ve lost that spark of joy. Therapy offers an opportunity to see your life from a different perspective and to open up new paths forward. I bring my own lived experience and mental health journey to my practice. I know the challenges and insights that come with seeking help and I understand how scary it can feel to be unsure of your next step. Together we can find a direction forward that feels authentic and fulfilling to you.
Do you ever have the thought, ‘how did I get here?’? From navigating your relationships to your career to your sense of self, you might feel disconnected from the life you once dreamed of —like you’ve lost that spark of joy. Therapy offers an opportunity to see your life from a different perspective and to open up new paths forward. I bring my own lived experience and mental health journey to my practice. I know the challenges and insights that come with seeking help and I understand how scary it can feel to be unsure of your next step. Together we can find a direction forward that feels authentic and fulfilling to you.
Cortney Pasternak Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, OAMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, marriage & relationship conflicts, intimacy, dating, divorce, narcissism, life & career transitions, (co)parenting, and PTSD. I realize there is rarely one issue, and it takes courage to ask for help. I offer a warm, sincere and supportive environment to share, reflect, and experience positive growth from the issues you bring to counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families - helping them better cope, become happier, and more resilient. I have over 20 years of experience helping people share their struggles - to feel heard and understood.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, marriage & relationship conflicts, intimacy, dating, divorce, narcissism, life & career transitions, (co)parenting, and PTSD. I realize there is rarely one issue, and it takes courage to ask for help. I offer a warm, sincere and supportive environment to share, reflect, and experience positive growth from the issues you bring to counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families - helping them better cope, become happier, and more resilient. I have over 20 years of experience helping people share their struggles - to feel heard and understood.
I'm so glad you are here and have taken the courageous step of seeking help. I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, due to a life transition, or a career change.it is important to know you don't have to be alone on this journey. I have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Since no two individuals are the same, I tailor our sessions together to address the challenges unique to you.
I'm so glad you are here and have taken the courageous step of seeking help. I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, due to a life transition, or a career change.it is important to know you don't have to be alone on this journey. I have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Since no two individuals are the same, I tailor our sessions together to address the challenges unique to you.
Jen Archibald
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P (Online Only)
My clients are often people-pleasers who are stressed out and overwhelmed. They have often experienced a recent family or job change and are struggling to cope. They may struggle with guilt, worry, confidence, perfectionism, and feeling that they aren't enough. They want to manage their emotions better, make good decisions, and build healthy habits but they aren’t sure how to begin. Does this resonate with you? If yes, we might be a great fit for working together.
My clients are often people-pleasers who are stressed out and overwhelmed. They have often experienced a recent family or job change and are struggling to cope. They may struggle with guilt, worry, confidence, perfectionism, and feeling that they aren't enough. They want to manage their emotions better, make good decisions, and build healthy habits but they aren’t sure how to begin. Does this resonate with you? If yes, we might be a great fit for working together.
Janet D. Melo-Thaiss
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9K (Online Only)
Are you struggling to figure out a sense of direction for yourself? Whether you're grappling with making a career change that aligns with your values, you’re a post-secondary student feeling overwhelmed by academic pressures, or a parent struggling to find balance amidst competing demands, you are not alone. I provide compassionate non-judgmental support to individuals navigating the complexities of life transitions, work/school pressures, and mental health challenges. Let's work together to create a life that brings you balance, fulfillment, meaning and purpose. You can reach the best version of yourself.
Are you struggling to figure out a sense of direction for yourself? Whether you're grappling with making a career change that aligns with your values, you’re a post-secondary student feeling overwhelmed by academic pressures, or a parent struggling to find balance amidst competing demands, you are not alone. I provide compassionate non-judgmental support to individuals navigating the complexities of life transitions, work/school pressures, and mental health challenges. Let's work together to create a life that brings you balance, fulfillment, meaning and purpose. You can reach the best version of yourself.
Melynda Thompson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP Q, MA
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8G (Online Only)
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, I want you to know that change is possible. Life transitions—whether it's starting a career, becoming a parent, or figuring out your identity—can leave you feeling unbalanced or lost. These challenges can feel like they’ve been building for a while or suddenly hit hard. Either way, I’m here to help you navigate through them and regain your sense of stability. Therapy offers tools to move forward and start feeling more like yourself again.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, I want you to know that change is possible. Life transitions—whether it's starting a career, becoming a parent, or figuring out your identity—can leave you feeling unbalanced or lost. These challenges can feel like they’ve been building for a while or suddenly hit hard. Either way, I’m here to help you navigate through them and regain your sense of stability. Therapy offers tools to move forward and start feeling more like yourself again.
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How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.