Attachment-based Therapists in Niagara on the Lake, ON
Niagara on the Lake Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
Using a contemporary and highly personalized approach to therapy, the Therapists at Niagara on the Lake Counselling offer individuals – across the lifecycle – a safe, respectful and inclusive space where they are supported and heard.
Using a contemporary and highly personalized approach to therapy, the Therapists at Niagara on the Lake Counselling offer individuals – across the lifecycle – a safe, respectful and inclusive space where they are supported and heard.
Olivia Fabiani
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
Navigating the challenges of our rapidly changing world can take a toll on our mental health and overall well-being. Many individuals, couples, and families are grappling with feelings of stress, loss, and burnout. The burdens of life can feel heavy, but taking care of your health and wellbeing should not be overlooked. I utilize a client-entered approach, and work collaboratively with you, to identify areas in your life that you wish to improve.
Navigating the challenges of our rapidly changing world can take a toll on our mental health and overall well-being. Many individuals, couples, and families are grappling with feelings of stress, loss, and burnout. The burdens of life can feel heavy, but taking care of your health and wellbeing should not be overlooked. I utilize a client-entered approach, and work collaboratively with you, to identify areas in your life that you wish to improve.
Aksana Kavaliova
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MTA, MACP, MMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
Do you feel lost, in pain, or just want to work on your growth, self-development and self-esteem? Did you experience trauma (or traumas), grief, and feel stuck? Are you a survivor of violence, abuse, and feel like you will never feel better? Or are you a parent whose child is experiencing mental health issues, or struggling developmentally? Are you a caregiver of a family member with terminal illness or deteriorating condition? Did you try traditional "talk therapies" and feel that you may try something different? I will be happy to meet you and find ways to facilitate changes in your life. I believe Incan help you.
Do you feel lost, in pain, or just want to work on your growth, self-development and self-esteem? Did you experience trauma (or traumas), grief, and feel stuck? Are you a survivor of violence, abuse, and feel like you will never feel better? Or are you a parent whose child is experiencing mental health issues, or struggling developmentally? Are you a caregiver of a family member with terminal illness or deteriorating condition? Did you try traditional "talk therapies" and feel that you may try something different? I will be happy to meet you and find ways to facilitate changes in your life. I believe Incan help you.
Gabrielle Richard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S (Online Only)
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. As a practitioner, I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients on their path to well-being and supporting them in creating a life they truly love—a beautiful life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or grappling with personal or relational difficulties, know that you're not alone. I bring empathy and appreciation for each unique journey. My practice is grounded in compassion, empathy, and the belief that everyone deserves a positive, supportive environment to explore their emotions and experiences.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. As a practitioner, I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients on their path to well-being and supporting them in creating a life they truly love—a beautiful life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or grappling with personal or relational difficulties, know that you're not alone. I bring empathy and appreciation for each unique journey. My practice is grounded in compassion, empathy, and the belief that everyone deserves a positive, supportive environment to explore their emotions and experiences.
Linda Attoe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I look forward to speaking with you about your specific interests and concerns. After our initial meeting, we will have a clearer understanding of your expectations and hopes for this work. At that time, we can develop a plan to help you work toward meeting identified goals for service. Many people find it useful to attend a few sessions and then to put what has been learned into practice in everyday life - they often return for ‘tune-ups’ over the years. Others prefer to attend sessions on a more regular basis over a longer period of time. Whatever service you choose, it will be custom designed to fit your goals and preferences.
I look forward to speaking with you about your specific interests and concerns. After our initial meeting, we will have a clearer understanding of your expectations and hopes for this work. At that time, we can develop a plan to help you work toward meeting identified goals for service. Many people find it useful to attend a few sessions and then to put what has been learned into practice in everyday life - they often return for ‘tune-ups’ over the years. Others prefer to attend sessions on a more regular basis over a longer period of time. Whatever service you choose, it will be custom designed to fit your goals and preferences.
Graham Stuart Summerhayes
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
Everyone strives for a sense of fulfillment and meaning in their life. All too often we get lost along the way. The grind of daily living often leads us to become estranged from our loved ones and we can lose touch with our authentic selves. We can do better. We can have integrity in our relationships and be true to ourselves. We can achieve a sense of purpose in our lives while feeling content and worthy. Toward these ends, help is available.
Everyone strives for a sense of fulfillment and meaning in their life. All too often we get lost along the way. The grind of daily living often leads us to become estranged from our loved ones and we can lose touch with our authentic selves. We can do better. We can have integrity in our relationships and be true to ourselves. We can achieve a sense of purpose in our lives while feeling content and worthy. Toward these ends, help is available.
Maybe you're not feeling like yourself lately (worried, sad, irritable, lonely, stressed). Feeling like this can be exhausting. Maybe you have thought of reaching out for help, but even just the thought of that overwhelms you. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! Symptoms of anxiety and depression tend to keep us feeling stuck, creating negative thoughts of self, and preventing us from doing what we need the most...connecting. What 'they' don't want you to know is that when you find the courage to reach out, you are opening the door to new possibilities. You matter and you deserve to feel better! Together, you can heal.
Maybe you're not feeling like yourself lately (worried, sad, irritable, lonely, stressed). Feeling like this can be exhausting. Maybe you have thought of reaching out for help, but even just the thought of that overwhelms you. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! Symptoms of anxiety and depression tend to keep us feeling stuck, creating negative thoughts of self, and preventing us from doing what we need the most...connecting. What 'they' don't want you to know is that when you find the courage to reach out, you are opening the door to new possibilities. You matter and you deserve to feel better! Together, you can heal.
Hey there, I’m Sarah! I am passionate about helping people connect with their true selves through an empathetic, client centered approach. As an experienced counsellor with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, 20 years of experience and significant training in various treatment modalities including Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM), Acceptance
Hey there, I’m Sarah! I am passionate about helping people connect with their true selves through an empathetic, client centered approach. As an experienced counsellor with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, 20 years of experience and significant training in various treatment modalities including Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM), Acceptance
Sarah Andrews
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S (Online Only)
Imagine what it would feel like to begin moving from your hurt towards hope? Providing support for your healing process in a calm, non-judgemental space, is something I consider a privilege to be part of, as your therapist. By taking an active role in your life, and talking to a therapist, you are investing in yourself, your relationship, and your family. Clients will be provided with a safe space to reflect on, and process presenting issues and behaviours that may be affecting life. I will work with you to set goals, coping skills, and strategies towards areas of life you would like to modify for better quality of living.
Imagine what it would feel like to begin moving from your hurt towards hope? Providing support for your healing process in a calm, non-judgemental space, is something I consider a privilege to be part of, as your therapist. By taking an active role in your life, and talking to a therapist, you are investing in yourself, your relationship, and your family. Clients will be provided with a safe space to reflect on, and process presenting issues and behaviours that may be affecting life. I will work with you to set goals, coping skills, and strategies towards areas of life you would like to modify for better quality of living.
The Dot Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, MSW
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S (Online Only)
If you're feeling disconnected, distracted, and detached from your life, it may be time to look at why. Why can't I connect, why am I not able to just "get over" my past, or why does it all feel so meaningless? Maybe there are other questions, like “what am I doing with my life” or “who do I want to be?”. It’s okay to take time that's just for you, to look at your life and see both the big picture and explore the often overlooked details. With the right support, you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life.
If you're feeling disconnected, distracted, and detached from your life, it may be time to look at why. Why can't I connect, why am I not able to just "get over" my past, or why does it all feel so meaningless? Maybe there are other questions, like “what am I doing with my life” or “who do I want to be?”. It’s okay to take time that's just for you, to look at your life and see both the big picture and explore the often overlooked details. With the right support, you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life.
Tehmina Meherali
Counsellor, MEd, BEd, OAMHP
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S (Online Only)
When life’s challenges feel overwhelming, sometimes the support of a professional who can deeply listen and offer astute guidance and insight can make all the difference. I believe in a holistic approach to counselling and educate clients on the importance of integrating their mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. My specialty is working with clients who are in their late teens, 20s, 30s and 40s as they navigate various difficulties and transitions in their lives. Depending on what the client deems helpful, I incorporate tools such as Energy Healing, the Enneagram, Meditation, Internal Family Systems, and Inner Child Work.
When life’s challenges feel overwhelming, sometimes the support of a professional who can deeply listen and offer astute guidance and insight can make all the difference. I believe in a holistic approach to counselling and educate clients on the importance of integrating their mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. My specialty is working with clients who are in their late teens, 20s, 30s and 40s as they navigate various difficulties and transitions in their lives. Depending on what the client deems helpful, I incorporate tools such as Energy Healing, the Enneagram, Meditation, Internal Family Systems, and Inner Child Work.
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Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
People see you as the one who has it all together, but deep down you feel like something is missing, you have feelings of shame and thoughts like "I'm not good enough". You're tired, over-worked, overwhelmed and anxious much of the time. Putting up this facade is taking a toll on your emotional health. Constantly striving to do it all is exhausting and not fulfilling for you.
People see you as the one who has it all together, but deep down you feel like something is missing, you have feelings of shame and thoughts like "I'm not good enough". You're tired, over-worked, overwhelmed and anxious much of the time. Putting up this facade is taking a toll on your emotional health. Constantly striving to do it all is exhausting and not fulfilling for you.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
I am currently accepting new clients. I may be the right fit for you if the following reminds you of yourself. You’ve struggled with not feeling good enough for as long as you can remember. This has impacted your relationships and often leaves you feeling anxious and insecure. You tell yourself you should feel happy, but you don't. You’re confused, feeling lost and like you don't even know what you want or who you are. You’ve been trying to get better for some time. You've picked up books, followed how-to's, listened to podcasts and so on. And so far… nothing has worked.
I am currently accepting new clients. I may be the right fit for you if the following reminds you of yourself. You’ve struggled with not feeling good enough for as long as you can remember. This has impacted your relationships and often leaves you feeling anxious and insecure. You tell yourself you should feel happy, but you don't. You’re confused, feeling lost and like you don't even know what you want or who you are. You’ve been trying to get better for some time. You've picked up books, followed how-to's, listened to podcasts and so on. And so far… nothing has worked.
Deseree Jensen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S (Online Only)
Even good people make mistakes sometimes. If you're struggling with the choices you’ve made in life, let’s talk. Whether you have regrets about past relationships, how you’ve reacted out of anger, or if you’re grieving the loss of someone whom you never got to say a final goodbye to, there are ways to process this. I work with people who are feeling shame, holding secrets, or who may have felt forced into a corner, and are feeling the repercussions of those moments. I’m here to support you in moving forward, in making the changes that you recognize need to be made, and in learning to forgive yourself for being human.
Even good people make mistakes sometimes. If you're struggling with the choices you’ve made in life, let’s talk. Whether you have regrets about past relationships, how you’ve reacted out of anger, or if you’re grieving the loss of someone whom you never got to say a final goodbye to, there are ways to process this. I work with people who are feeling shame, holding secrets, or who may have felt forced into a corner, and are feeling the repercussions of those moments. I’m here to support you in moving forward, in making the changes that you recognize need to be made, and in learning to forgive yourself for being human.
Alexandra Medland
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S (Online Only)
Nobody understands your difficulties better than you. You are an expert on your lived experiences and my goal is to simply assist you in navigating these experiences. Together, my hope is that we can create solutions, develop coping strategies, make sense of your difficulties through psychoeducation, and get you to a place where you feel independent, confident, and competent when dealing with life's challenges.
Nobody understands your difficulties better than you. You are an expert on your lived experiences and my goal is to simply assist you in navigating these experiences. Together, my hope is that we can create solutions, develop coping strategies, make sense of your difficulties through psychoeducation, and get you to a place where you feel independent, confident, and competent when dealing with life's challenges.
Gayle Adams-Carpino
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S (Online Only)
I specialize in evidence-based, strength-based approaches to help you navigate significant life transitions, including how to enhance better coping skills for school, work, an unexpected health diagnosis, or healing from the loss of a loved one. These life experiences can trigger deep emotional and physical responses. Recognizing this, my clinical practice integrates trauma-informed approaches to provide compassionate support for individuals navigating these difficult circumstances. Healing and learning from trauma requires addressing the body, mind and emotions to build and sustain your inherent resilience and strength.
I specialize in evidence-based, strength-based approaches to help you navigate significant life transitions, including how to enhance better coping skills for school, work, an unexpected health diagnosis, or healing from the loss of a loved one. These life experiences can trigger deep emotional and physical responses. Recognizing this, my clinical practice integrates trauma-informed approaches to provide compassionate support for individuals navigating these difficult circumstances. Healing and learning from trauma requires addressing the body, mind and emotions to build and sustain your inherent resilience and strength.
Amanda Peters
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
In - person child, family and maternal therapist. Every aspect of family life has complexities and challenges. Whether you are trying to start or grow your family, you are expecting a baby, you are new parents, or in the thick of parenting- I’m here to journey alongside you through these seasons! My passion has always been in supporting children and their families, and has deepened and expanded to parent coaching and maternal mental health since becoming a mom to three sweet kiddos!
In - person child, family and maternal therapist. Every aspect of family life has complexities and challenges. Whether you are trying to start or grow your family, you are expecting a baby, you are new parents, or in the thick of parenting- I’m here to journey alongside you through these seasons! My passion has always been in supporting children and their families, and has deepened and expanded to parent coaching and maternal mental health since becoming a mom to three sweet kiddos!
My clients often describe the experience of “feeling stuck or trapped” when their inner resources become either depleted or no longer effectively assist them with moving forward in life. If this sounds familiar, I invite you to a shared relational learning experience that is uniquely tailored to your inner journey of self-exploration and provides you with important tools to re-discover yourself. Resilience and hope are results of serious, repeated efforts to overcome life’s challenges. I am here to work through them with you, every step of the way…within a client-centred, non-judgemental, anti-oppressive, and sex positive framework.
My clients often describe the experience of “feeling stuck or trapped” when their inner resources become either depleted or no longer effectively assist them with moving forward in life. If this sounds familiar, I invite you to a shared relational learning experience that is uniquely tailored to your inner journey of self-exploration and provides you with important tools to re-discover yourself. Resilience and hope are results of serious, repeated efforts to overcome life’s challenges. I am here to work through them with you, every step of the way…within a client-centred, non-judgemental, anti-oppressive, and sex positive framework.
Sara Haines
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
No matter where we are in life, we are vulnerable to experiencing overwhelming and unexpected challenges. Many of us, have moved through life without learning how to manage these difficult emotions in an adaptive and helpful way. As a result, we are prevented from connecting to our true emotional world and reject some of the core parts of ourselves. Left unacknowledged, these parts of ourselves can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and keep us stuck repeating old, unfulfilling patterns.
No matter where we are in life, we are vulnerable to experiencing overwhelming and unexpected challenges. Many of us, have moved through life without learning how to manage these difficult emotions in an adaptive and helpful way. As a result, we are prevented from connecting to our true emotional world and reject some of the core parts of ourselves. Left unacknowledged, these parts of ourselves can influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and keep us stuck repeating old, unfulfilling patterns.
Cassandra Gordon
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
Do you suffer from intense emotions that you can’t seem to get under control? Maybe it feels like constantly being bombarded with intrusive thoughts or images that you just can’t get out of your head. Maybe you feel like no one really knows you or that you’ve never fully belonged. Maybe you work so hard every day to portray like everything is together but in the back of your mind there an insidious worry that things might just fall apart at any moment. Wherever you are at right now, I will meet you there and work with you to create a treatment plan that allows you to meet your own goals.
Do you suffer from intense emotions that you can’t seem to get under control? Maybe it feels like constantly being bombarded with intrusive thoughts or images that you just can’t get out of your head. Maybe you feel like no one really knows you or that you’ve never fully belonged. Maybe you work so hard every day to portray like everything is together but in the back of your mind there an insidious worry that things might just fall apart at any moment. Wherever you are at right now, I will meet you there and work with you to create a treatment plan that allows you to meet your own goals.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.