Psychoanalytic Therapists in Hamilton, ON
Psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic treatment helps people master psychological difficulties, takes a long time, gives lasting results and is hard work. If you feel ready to do this work, I may be able to help you. See my website for fuller discussion about the efficacy of psychodynamic treatment and the type of problems that can be addressed with this approach.
Psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic treatment helps people master psychological difficulties, takes a long time, gives lasting results and is hard work. If you feel ready to do this work, I may be able to help you. See my website for fuller discussion about the efficacy of psychodynamic treatment and the type of problems that can be addressed with this approach.
Not all of our motivations and feelings are conscious to us, and psychoanalytic therapies offer a path for making peace with internal conflicts that might be too hard to face alone.
I seek to create therapeutic spaces that are both supportive and exploratory. Drawing on my training as a therapist and literary scholar, I believe in the value of thinking carefully, deeply, and creatively about the stories we tell (and sometimes don’t tell) about ourselves. By learning to tell their stories, and perhaps learning to tell their stories differently, my clients are able to find balance, take risks, and centre healing in their lives.
Not all of our motivations and feelings are conscious to us, and psychoanalytic therapies offer a path for making peace with internal conflicts that might be too hard to face alone.
I seek to create therapeutic spaces that are both supportive and exploratory. Drawing on my training as a therapist and literary scholar, I believe in the value of thinking carefully, deeply, and creatively about the stories we tell (and sometimes don’t tell) about ourselves. By learning to tell their stories, and perhaps learning to tell their stories differently, my clients are able to find balance, take risks, and centre healing in their lives.
Psychodynamic "get unstuck" Therapy - Emily Tidman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R
My psychoanalytic approach is especially valuable when these problems are deeply ingrained and significantly interfere with your quality of life.
Accepting new clients! My psychoanalytical practice is grounded in the belief that long-standing, repetitive issues — those that seem to resist resolution despite your best efforts — are most effectively addressed by uncovering unconscious motivations that drive thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. I work with challenges like stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity confusion, loss, addictions, physical illness, and family-of-origin issues.
My psychoanalytic approach is especially valuable when these problems are deeply ingrained and significantly interfere with your quality of life.
Accepting new clients! My psychoanalytical practice is grounded in the belief that long-standing, repetitive issues — those that seem to resist resolution despite your best efforts — are most effectively addressed by uncovering unconscious motivations that drive thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. I work with challenges like stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, identity confusion, loss, addictions, physical illness, and family-of-origin issues.
Gauhar M Shariff
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9K (Online Only)
I also incorporate Psychoanalytic interpretation into my work, which can help uncover unconscious patterns that may be contributing to current difficulties.
My name is Gauhar Shariff, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I have over 13 years of experience helping individuals and couples overcome life’s challenges. Each individual coming to therapy is unique and has their own set of issues, needs and goals. My aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can freely express themselves , share concerns and work towards self-discovery, growth and their goals. I provide a non-judgmental space where one can explore thoughts and feelings, gain insight into behaviors and develop new strategies for coping and growing.
I also incorporate Psychoanalytic interpretation into my work, which can help uncover unconscious patterns that may be contributing to current difficulties.
My name is Gauhar Shariff, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I have over 13 years of experience helping individuals and couples overcome life’s challenges. Each individual coming to therapy is unique and has their own set of issues, needs and goals. My aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can freely express themselves , share concerns and work towards self-discovery, growth and their goals. I provide a non-judgmental space where one can explore thoughts and feelings, gain insight into behaviors and develop new strategies for coping and growing.
Jonathan Amor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L0R (Online Only)
How I work is informed by a career in the arts, academia, and years of study and personal work/analysis in Jungian/ Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
I offer Jungian / Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to people with a wide range of backgrounds and mental health concerns. Whether you are looking for support through a difficult time or to embark on a deeper healing journey, my aim is to help you more fully meet, explore, feel, and process the root causes of the issues that get in your way - those blocks, conflicts, patterns and wounds that keep you from moving towards realizing who you truly are and are longing to become. We work through this together within the context of a genuine, creative and secure therapeutic relationship that develops as we meet for the purposes of your healing.
How I work is informed by a career in the arts, academia, and years of study and personal work/analysis in Jungian/ Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
I offer Jungian / Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to people with a wide range of backgrounds and mental health concerns. Whether you are looking for support through a difficult time or to embark on a deeper healing journey, my aim is to help you more fully meet, explore, feel, and process the root causes of the issues that get in your way - those blocks, conflicts, patterns and wounds that keep you from moving towards realizing who you truly are and are longing to become. We work through this together within the context of a genuine, creative and secure therapeutic relationship that develops as we meet for the purposes of your healing.
Socrates famously said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” The examined life provides meaning to life, understanding oneself to understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to examine client’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and how they influence their anxiety, depression, relationships, core values, and underlying assumptions. I offer diverse life experiences that provide unique insights into client’s issues. Together we can work towards your ideal life.
Socrates famously said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” The examined life provides meaning to life, understanding oneself to understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to examine client’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and how they influence their anxiety, depression, relationships, core values, and underlying assumptions. I offer diverse life experiences that provide unique insights into client’s issues. Together we can work towards your ideal life.
Karrie Generoux
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, RSW, CYW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Hi, I'm Karrie. I am a passionate Registered Psychotherapist for individuals presenting with a variety of mental health concerns such anxiety, mood, and are having difficulty regulating their emotions. Although most of my work has been focused with children’s mental health, I can help support all individuals including children, youth, adolescents and adults who are struggling to regulate emotions and cope with daily stressors. I specialize in issues related to anxiety, mood, ADHD and behaviours and can offer strategies related to parenting, relationships and improving mental well being.
Hi, I'm Karrie. I am a passionate Registered Psychotherapist for individuals presenting with a variety of mental health concerns such anxiety, mood, and are having difficulty regulating their emotions. Although most of my work has been focused with children’s mental health, I can help support all individuals including children, youth, adolescents and adults who are struggling to regulate emotions and cope with daily stressors. I specialize in issues related to anxiety, mood, ADHD and behaviours and can offer strategies related to parenting, relationships and improving mental well being.
Samantha Dyment
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RSSW, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9H
Are you feeling lost and misunderstood by the people around you? Are you looking for an objective lens to weigh in on your decision-making process with the intentions of adding a perspective of someone who has your best interests in mind? If you are looking for a highly dedicated therapist who will take the time to get to know what will help you be successful; I am the right practitioner for you. No matter the dynamics of your circumstance, I am here to listen and develop a realistic strategic plan with you that has your best interests in mind.
Are you feeling lost and misunderstood by the people around you? Are you looking for an objective lens to weigh in on your decision-making process with the intentions of adding a perspective of someone who has your best interests in mind? If you are looking for a highly dedicated therapist who will take the time to get to know what will help you be successful; I am the right practitioner for you. No matter the dynamics of your circumstance, I am here to listen and develop a realistic strategic plan with you that has your best interests in mind.
Lila Knighton Counselling and Supervision
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8H
In an overwhelming and exhausting world, psychotherapy can be a refuge. When you’ve been feeling burned out, spread too thin, and isolated... When you’re keeping it together most of the time, but find it hard to understand how other people stay on top of everything... When you have always been regarded as independent or self-reliant, but underneath you wish others recognized what a struggle it’s been... Therapy is a place where you can be seen, supported, and even celebrated.
In an overwhelming and exhausting world, psychotherapy can be a refuge. When you’ve been feeling burned out, spread too thin, and isolated... When you’re keeping it together most of the time, but find it hard to understand how other people stay on top of everything... When you have always been regarded as independent or self-reliant, but underneath you wish others recognized what a struggle it’s been... Therapy is a place where you can be seen, supported, and even celebrated.
Soulmenders Healing Collective
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8M
Wounded healer and warrior. Survivor of generational trauma, family court and addiction. Over 30 years of lived experience and personal recovery and over 15 years of professional experience I share experience strength and hope. I listen with compassion and create collaborate and safe space for you to explore where you come from, who you are and who you want to become. I am the founder of Soulmenders. A mental health centre for complete care including psychotherapy, CBT and DBT classes, nervous system regulation, breath work, sleep consultant and more
Wounded healer and warrior. Survivor of generational trauma, family court and addiction. Over 30 years of lived experience and personal recovery and over 15 years of professional experience I share experience strength and hope. I listen with compassion and create collaborate and safe space for you to explore where you come from, who you are and who you want to become. I am the founder of Soulmenders. A mental health centre for complete care including psychotherapy, CBT and DBT classes, nervous system regulation, breath work, sleep consultant and more
Couples Therapist Lori Pinksen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9K (Online Only)
Navigating life and relationships can be challenging, exhausting, confusing, and downright overwhelming. In a world where one is constantly connected through social media, increasingly, we can feel isolated and alone as we strive to meet relationship and work demands, while living up to our own personal and relational expectations. In seasons of uncertainty, it is normal to feel a sense of spinning out of control, and struggling with where do I go from here? The thought of therapy can be scary, which is why I am committed to creating an environment of trust and understanding.
Navigating life and relationships can be challenging, exhausting, confusing, and downright overwhelming. In a world where one is constantly connected through social media, increasingly, we can feel isolated and alone as we strive to meet relationship and work demands, while living up to our own personal and relational expectations. In seasons of uncertainty, it is normal to feel a sense of spinning out of control, and struggling with where do I go from here? The thought of therapy can be scary, which is why I am committed to creating an environment of trust and understanding.
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I am a Registered Psychotherapist and I work with individuals, couples and families. I help my clients to cultivate presence and to reduce stress in their lives, to be aware of their negative feelings and thoughts and to express them in a healthy way. I help couples and families to improve their communication skills, to set healthy boundaries, to connect better and to maintain balance and harmony in their relationships. Clients are empowered to address issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, trauma/abuse, addiction, self-esteem related problems, grief, parenting issues, separation/divorce.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and I work with individuals, couples and families. I help my clients to cultivate presence and to reduce stress in their lives, to be aware of their negative feelings and thoughts and to express them in a healthy way. I help couples and families to improve their communication skills, to set healthy boundaries, to connect better and to maintain balance and harmony in their relationships. Clients are empowered to address issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, stress, burnout, trauma/abuse, addiction, self-esteem related problems, grief, parenting issues, separation/divorce.
I strive to be the person that listens and supports you through exploring the many layers that make our circumstances unique. I offer a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment that supports clients in feeling secure when examining their thoughts and emotions. I have a strong background in working with diverse populations in addition to persons grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational challenges, and developmental disabilities. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy, which incorporates the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects to promote overall well-being. I offer individual and couples sessions to youth (13-17)
I strive to be the person that listens and supports you through exploring the many layers that make our circumstances unique. I offer a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment that supports clients in feeling secure when examining their thoughts and emotions. I have a strong background in working with diverse populations in addition to persons grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relational challenges, and developmental disabilities. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy, which incorporates the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects to promote overall well-being. I offer individual and couples sessions to youth (13-17)
NOW accepting new clients. I offer in-person and virtual Psychotherapy and Art Therapy to children, teens, and adults. I practice with a relational approach to therapy, creating a warm and safe atmosphere to allow clients to feel comfortable and guide their own journey in therapy.
NOW accepting new clients. I offer in-person and virtual Psychotherapy and Art Therapy to children, teens, and adults. I practice with a relational approach to therapy, creating a warm and safe atmosphere to allow clients to feel comfortable and guide their own journey in therapy.
Lyba Sultan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9K (Online Only)
Are you wanting to unlearn unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours? Looking to find more balance and harmony in your life? As a therapist with a passion for untangling the complexities of ADHD, Complex Trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder, I offer you a sanctuary where your unique journey is met with compassion and grace. I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. Together, we can unravel mental, energetic and creative blocks that may be holding you back from meeting your highest potential.
Are you wanting to unlearn unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours? Looking to find more balance and harmony in your life? As a therapist with a passion for untangling the complexities of ADHD, Complex Trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder, I offer you a sanctuary where your unique journey is met with compassion and grace. I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. Together, we can unravel mental, energetic and creative blocks that may be holding you back from meeting your highest potential.
Zakary Zarichney
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR, RCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8N (Online Only)
Accepting NEW Clients - Are you feeling "stuck" and you're looking for a way to better see the path forward, or away from these feelings? Have you heard of EMDR and you want to learn more about working through trauma and its impacts on your life and how you show up in the world and with others? Is anxiety, stress, or low mood something you want to explore and learn strategies to cope differently? Are you looking for someone who specializes in trauma or couples counselling? Are you a couple looking to work through infidelity, sexuality, or just simply want the skills to better communicate and understand each other?
Accepting NEW Clients - Are you feeling "stuck" and you're looking for a way to better see the path forward, or away from these feelings? Have you heard of EMDR and you want to learn more about working through trauma and its impacts on your life and how you show up in the world and with others? Is anxiety, stress, or low mood something you want to explore and learn strategies to cope differently? Are you looking for someone who specializes in trauma or couples counselling? Are you a couple looking to work through infidelity, sexuality, or just simply want the skills to better communicate and understand each other?
Restoration Mental Health Agency
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8N
Are you struggling with your mental health journey and need someone to support, listen and journey with you? We are a team of psychotherapists that offer psychotherapy at affordable rates. We offer a sliding scale, and we offer therapy is different languages.
Are you struggling with your mental health journey and need someone to support, listen and journey with you? We are a team of psychotherapists that offer psychotherapy at affordable rates. We offer a sliding scale, and we offer therapy is different languages.
Stephanie Sharp
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8N
Stephanie is dedicated to the field of mental, emotional, and physical well being and understands the complexity of how these compartmentalized states all impact one another. As an individual who sought counseling for personal matters and experienced genuine insight and healing on various occasions regarding diverse matters, she is confident in its ability to help others. As a result, Stephanie has made the career choice to give back to therapy what it has provided to her by serving others. Stephanie can see clients who are experiencing Anxiety and Depression symptoms including but not limited to OCD and Bi-Polar.
Stephanie is dedicated to the field of mental, emotional, and physical well being and understands the complexity of how these compartmentalized states all impact one another. As an individual who sought counseling for personal matters and experienced genuine insight and healing on various occasions regarding diverse matters, she is confident in its ability to help others. As a result, Stephanie has made the career choice to give back to therapy what it has provided to her by serving others. Stephanie can see clients who are experiencing Anxiety and Depression symptoms including but not limited to OCD and Bi-Polar.
Rob Pepper- Perfectionism & Borderline Personality
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in a negative cycle? Are you struggling with trusting yourself and other people? I specialize in helping adults work through perfectionist tendencies, Borderline Personality Disorder, and anxiety. The work we do together is a 'deep-dive' into longstanding relational patterns that keep you stuck. We work together to first understand the patterns, agree on which patterns are problems, and then work through them to alleviate unnecessary suffering.
Are you feeling stuck in a negative cycle? Are you struggling with trusting yourself and other people? I specialize in helping adults work through perfectionist tendencies, Borderline Personality Disorder, and anxiety. The work we do together is a 'deep-dive' into longstanding relational patterns that keep you stuck. We work together to first understand the patterns, agree on which patterns are problems, and then work through them to alleviate unnecessary suffering.
Pam Santon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, RSW, RMFT
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8S
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with individuals, couples and families in private practice since 1983. Couples and families are a primary focus of mine including those struggling with issues of life transitions, mental health, sexuality, sexual compulsive disorders, substance and process addictions, as well as emotional and physical affairs. I am trained in systemic models of interventions that allow for a dual focus on the needs of the individual as well as those of the relationship. I am an Approved Supervisor with AAMFT which affords me the privilege of supervising psychotherapists and clinicians in the community interested in systemic models.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families in private practice since 1983. Couples and families are a primary focus of mine including those struggling with issues of life transitions, mental health, sexuality, sexual compulsive disorders, substance and process addictions, as well as emotional and physical affairs. I am trained in systemic models of interventions that allow for a dual focus on the needs of the individual as well as those of the relationship. I am an Approved Supervisor with AAMFT which affords me the privilege of supervising psychotherapists and clinicians in the community interested in systemic models.
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Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.