Family Therapy in Oakville, ON
Our services are individualized and tailored to your unique needs and goals, and we help you figure out the right treatment plan for you and/or your family.
We offer psychological assessment and psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, and families. We provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, emotion regulation and behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, learning disabilities, life transitions, infertility, postpartum-related problems, stress & burnout, work-related trauma, body image issues, perfectionism, low self-esteem, parent-child relationship difficulties, and parenting in general.
Our services are individualized and tailored to your unique needs and goals, and we help you figure out the right treatment plan for you and/or your family.
We offer psychological assessment and psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, and families. We provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, emotion regulation and behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, learning disabilities, life transitions, infertility, postpartum-related problems, stress & burnout, work-related trauma, body image issues, perfectionism, low self-esteem, parent-child relationship difficulties, and parenting in general.
Anna Nelson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
Whatever your struggle, rest assured that I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individual, couples or family counselling therapy and to fill your toolbox with effective custom-tailored coping techniques.
Are you grappling with the weight of your emotions, unsure of how to break free from the patterns that seem to be holding you back? Do you find yourself wrestling with anxiety that tightens its grip on you day by day? Is depression casting a shadow over your life, making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and struggling to find solace? Or perhaps you're in the midst of a significant life transition, feeling lost and overwhelmed? As a compassionate and highly skilled therapist, I understand that these challenges can be all-consuming, leaving you feeling isolated and in pain.
Whatever your struggle, rest assured that I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individual, couples or family counselling therapy and to fill your toolbox with effective custom-tailored coping techniques.
Are you grappling with the weight of your emotions, unsure of how to break free from the patterns that seem to be holding you back? Do you find yourself wrestling with anxiety that tightens its grip on you day by day? Is depression casting a shadow over your life, making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and struggling to find solace? Or perhaps you're in the midst of a significant life transition, feeling lost and overwhelmed? As a compassionate and highly skilled therapist, I understand that these challenges can be all-consuming, leaving you feeling isolated and in pain.
Play Therapy for Children
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CPT
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6K (Online Only)
I am a registered psychotherapist, Certified Theraplay Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist with 30 years experience. My services are child and family-focused, helping children with behavioural challenges (self regulation), grief, separation anxiety, excess worry or anger and attachment related concerns. Services are covered by extended health insurance plans.
I am a registered psychotherapist, Certified Theraplay Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist with 30 years experience. My services are child and family-focused, helping children with behavioural challenges (self regulation), grief, separation anxiety, excess worry or anger and attachment related concerns. Services are covered by extended health insurance plans.
Uptown Wellness & Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6K
I look forward to meeting your family on this journey.
Hello and Congratulations on taking the first step to finding your wellness! If you are looking for a Social Worker/Therapist that specializes in children/youth/young adults and families you have come to the right profile. How can I help? The pandemic has created much hardship on families, and mental health struggles are real. Whether you are a caregiver or an individual, it is ok to ask for help. If you need help please reach out for support.
I look forward to meeting your family on this journey.
Hello and Congratulations on taking the first step to finding your wellness! If you are looking for a Social Worker/Therapist that specializes in children/youth/young adults and families you have come to the right profile. How can I help? The pandemic has created much hardship on families, and mental health struggles are real. Whether you are a caregiver or an individual, it is ok to ask for help. If you need help please reach out for support.
New Horizons Child and Adolescent Psychology
Psychologist, MA, C Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
A child's challenges can be stressful on the child and on the family; however, accessing support can be very transformational.
Are you concerned that your child or teen are not happy or reaching their potential? Is your child experiencing difficulties with attention, focus, achievement, self-regulation, learning or social skills? Do you or your teen/young adult need guidance on how to move forward? Through collaboration and a thoughtful, caring approach, we offer assessment, relevant diagnoses, therapy and parenting. As the director at New Horizons, I have over 23 years experience of helping countless families in my work in schools and within a clinical setting. We are a team of dedicated and caring psychologists and therapists.
A child's challenges can be stressful on the child and on the family; however, accessing support can be very transformational.
Are you concerned that your child or teen are not happy or reaching their potential? Is your child experiencing difficulties with attention, focus, achievement, self-regulation, learning or social skills? Do you or your teen/young adult need guidance on how to move forward? Through collaboration and a thoughtful, caring approach, we offer assessment, relevant diagnoses, therapy and parenting. As the director at New Horizons, I have over 23 years experience of helping countless families in my work in schools and within a clinical setting. We are a team of dedicated and caring psychologists and therapists.
I'd love to support you or your child in navigating your own story or story as a family.
I work with children in their early years (infants, toddlers, pre-K) up to children of 12 years, as well as adults. What people feel they need from therapy can be very different depending on the challenges. Whether it's anxiety, coping with trauma, adjusting to a significant life transition, navigating behavioural challenges with your child or something more, I'm interested in creating a safe space where you feel seen, heard, believed and understood. I am deeply moved by the hope that therapy may lead to a deeper connection to who you really are and help to forge a path to where you really want to be.
I'd love to support you or your child in navigating your own story or story as a family.
I work with children in their early years (infants, toddlers, pre-K) up to children of 12 years, as well as adults. What people feel they need from therapy can be very different depending on the challenges. Whether it's anxiety, coping with trauma, adjusting to a significant life transition, navigating behavioural challenges with your child or something more, I'm interested in creating a safe space where you feel seen, heard, believed and understood. I am deeply moved by the hope that therapy may lead to a deeper connection to who you really are and help to forge a path to where you really want to be.
Specific treatment approaches include evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including: Cognitive Behavior, Emotionally Focused Couples, Narrative, Solution Focused, and Family Systems Therapies.
David is an individual, couples/relationship, and family therapist. He believes in creating a safe space where people of all backgrounds are welcome, and where clients feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. He works together with clients to empower inherent strengths and skills in those that he sees. Here, clients can discover greater feelings of connection, understanding, curiosity and mindfulness in their lives.
Specific treatment approaches include evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including: Cognitive Behavior, Emotionally Focused Couples, Narrative, Solution Focused, and Family Systems Therapies.
David is an individual, couples/relationship, and family therapist. He believes in creating a safe space where people of all backgrounds are welcome, and where clients feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. He works together with clients to empower inherent strengths and skills in those that he sees. Here, clients can discover greater feelings of connection, understanding, curiosity and mindfulness in their lives.
Growing Roots clinicians use a strengths-based approach that is uniquely tailored to each individual or family.
At Growing Roots, we support individuals and families of all ages who are looking for psychological assessment and treatment, using a relational, attachment, and trauma-informed approach. Our clinicians also have the unique specialization of working with children (including ages 0-6) and teens. Our clients reach out for variety of reasons, including to better understand themselves or their child, to receive support with mental health symptoms, to improve relationships and communication, and to build coping skills. We seek to understand the world through your perspective to help find a more comfortable and secure path forward.
Growing Roots clinicians use a strengths-based approach that is uniquely tailored to each individual or family.
At Growing Roots, we support individuals and families of all ages who are looking for psychological assessment and treatment, using a relational, attachment, and trauma-informed approach. Our clinicians also have the unique specialization of working with children (including ages 0-6) and teens. Our clients reach out for variety of reasons, including to better understand themselves or their child, to receive support with mental health symptoms, to improve relationships and communication, and to build coping skills. We seek to understand the world through your perspective to help find a more comfortable and secure path forward.
Gil Mazor Goder
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6M (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Gil Mazor Goder, and I am a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional. I integrate profound insights to help you navigate challenges and foster deeper connections within your relationships. Uncover the unconscious dynamics that influence your parenting style, and your work/ family/ peer relationships. My approach is holistic, personalized, and rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment. If you're seeking a change and personalized support, let's embark on this journey together.
Hello, my name is Gil Mazor Goder, and I am a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional. I integrate profound insights to help you navigate challenges and foster deeper connections within your relationships. Uncover the unconscious dynamics that influence your parenting style, and your work/ family/ peer relationships. My approach is holistic, personalized, and rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment. If you're seeking a change and personalized support, let's embark on this journey together.
I have received training and professional development in a number of areas including Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, attachment-focused therapies such as Circle of Security, Play Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
In my practice, I provide therapy to children (including early years), teens, and adults, often working with individuals and families that are looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, parent-child relationships, social skills, and behaviour. I seek to understand your experience and will journey alongside you in an empathetic and non-judgemental way, supporting you in developing new insights, recognizing patterns, building coping skills, repairing relationships, responding to challenging behaviours, and improving communication. I aim to make the therapy space feel safe, engaging, inviting, and comfortable for all.
I have received training and professional development in a number of areas including Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, attachment-focused therapies such as Circle of Security, Play Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
In my practice, I provide therapy to children (including early years), teens, and adults, often working with individuals and families that are looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, parent-child relationships, social skills, and behaviour. I seek to understand your experience and will journey alongside you in an empathetic and non-judgemental way, supporting you in developing new insights, recognizing patterns, building coping skills, repairing relationships, responding to challenging behaviours, and improving communication. I aim to make the therapy space feel safe, engaging, inviting, and comfortable for all.
My name is Dr. Joy Andres-Lemay. I have worked with children, teens, and families in Halton since 2001. I provide assessment services for developmental issues, learning disabilities, and mental health concerns. The treatment services I provide include individual and family treatment for children and adolescents with mental health concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, life stressors (e.g., family breakdown, self-esteem), and parenting support. My approach to treatment is eclectic, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches, attachment theory and systemic approaches.
My name is Dr. Joy Andres-Lemay. I have worked with children, teens, and families in Halton since 2001. I provide assessment services for developmental issues, learning disabilities, and mental health concerns. The treatment services I provide include individual and family treatment for children and adolescents with mental health concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, life stressors (e.g., family breakdown, self-esteem), and parenting support. My approach to treatment is eclectic, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches, attachment theory and systemic approaches.
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Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
Maybe you try to down play how bad it really is, to your family or friends, but deep inside you know something has to change.
Today, we live in a fast-paced, stressful world. The hardships of balancing our work, education and personal time becomes increasingly hard to achieve. Our responsibilities continue to grow and the world around us is becoming so demanding. Sometimes, to cope we use resources which may, in fact, be harmful to ourselves. Addictions are often felt as shameful and concealed from others. We are all vulnerable to making decisions that are not always in our best interest. I am not here to judge you, but rather provide useful tools which will help provide opportunities for making healthier choices.
Maybe you try to down play how bad it really is, to your family or friends, but deep inside you know something has to change.
Today, we live in a fast-paced, stressful world. The hardships of balancing our work, education and personal time becomes increasingly hard to achieve. Our responsibilities continue to grow and the world around us is becoming so demanding. Sometimes, to cope we use resources which may, in fact, be harmful to ourselves. Addictions are often felt as shameful and concealed from others. We are all vulnerable to making decisions that are not always in our best interest. I am not here to judge you, but rather provide useful tools which will help provide opportunities for making healthier choices.
Chichi Amangbo
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MPS, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J (Online Only)
Deep down, you know life can be better. You've done your best to keep it together in spite of how difficult it seems to do and to be your best. You may have endured stigma for being "different," or experienced bullying or neglect. You may be struggling in a family relationship or with your partner because you or the other person is neurodivergent or from a different culture. You might be dealing with debilitating fear, worry, anger, shame, and sadness, wondering if life has to always be this hard. Deep inside you, though, there's a small voice of hope that says you can do better than just "making do."
Deep down, you know life can be better. You've done your best to keep it together in spite of how difficult it seems to do and to be your best. You may have endured stigma for being "different," or experienced bullying or neglect. You may be struggling in a family relationship or with your partner because you or the other person is neurodivergent or from a different culture. You might be dealing with debilitating fear, worry, anger, shame, and sadness, wondering if life has to always be this hard. Deep inside you, though, there's a small voice of hope that says you can do better than just "making do."
I am a Clinical, Health, and Rehabilitation Psychologist. I have a warm, and compassionate style, to help people succeed in making healthy changes and realize their potential. I offer evidence-based assessment and treatment services to help people struggling with sleep disorders, obesity/weight management, chronic pain, and related mental health issues. I also help people adjust to new, or ongoing health or medical problems (e.g., diabetes; heart disease; cancer). These problems impact the quality of peoples' lives. I work collaboratively with my clients, and their supportive family members, to help them to maximize their health and well-being.
I am a Clinical, Health, and Rehabilitation Psychologist. I have a warm, and compassionate style, to help people succeed in making healthy changes and realize their potential. I offer evidence-based assessment and treatment services to help people struggling with sleep disorders, obesity/weight management, chronic pain, and related mental health issues. I also help people adjust to new, or ongoing health or medical problems (e.g., diabetes; heart disease; cancer). These problems impact the quality of peoples' lives. I work collaboratively with my clients, and their supportive family members, to help them to maximize their health and well-being.
Moksha Psychotherapy, Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, AA, RSW
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
Areas we specialize in: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, crisis, mental health, family & relationship issues, premarital & marital, divorce & separation, children, tweens, teens & parenting, sense of self & identity work, interpersonal communication, building coping skills/transitioning after major life events & working with all types of families.
Are there areas in your life that you'd like to strengthen? Do you feel 'stuck' or in a pattern that keeps you from enjoying & participating in your life fully? Are you also dealing with a chronic illness such as anxiety & depression that are impacting other areas? Would you like a safe & confidential space & time reserved just for you and/or a loved one to process past & current life events, build new coping skills and outcomes with a better quality of life? If so, let's arrange a session after your initial consultation so that I can help YOU help yourself again! We have a growing team of Psychotherapists.
Areas we specialize in: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, crisis, mental health, family & relationship issues, premarital & marital, divorce & separation, children, tweens, teens & parenting, sense of self & identity work, interpersonal communication, building coping skills/transitioning after major life events & working with all types of families.
Are there areas in your life that you'd like to strengthen? Do you feel 'stuck' or in a pattern that keeps you from enjoying & participating in your life fully? Are you also dealing with a chronic illness such as anxiety & depression that are impacting other areas? Would you like a safe & confidential space & time reserved just for you and/or a loved one to process past & current life events, build new coping skills and outcomes with a better quality of life? If so, let's arrange a session after your initial consultation so that I can help YOU help yourself again! We have a growing team of Psychotherapists.
Remy Karda Counselling Services, Social Worker
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
With 20 years of experience, I have dedicated myself to supporting diverse communities in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and community mental health agencies. My focus is on providing therapy to individuals dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, trauma, and more. I am committed to creating a safe and confidential space where you can explore your emotions without fear of judgment.
With 20 years of experience, I have dedicated myself to supporting diverse communities in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and community mental health agencies. My focus is on providing therapy to individuals dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, trauma, and more. I am committed to creating a safe and confidential space where you can explore your emotions without fear of judgment.
My practice is inspired by a client-centred approach with training in therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Over the past fifteen years, I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups. As a registered social worker, I use a strength-based approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, difficulties in relationships – including parent / child relationships, struggles with self-esteem, improving coping strategies, and more. My clinical work includes (but is not limited to) working extensively with youth and their families in regards to understanding family culture / dynamics, effective communication, practicing validation, relationship mindfulness skills, and emotion management.
My practice is inspired by a client-centred approach with training in therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Over the past fifteen years, I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups. As a registered social worker, I use a strength-based approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, difficulties in relationships – including parent / child relationships, struggles with self-esteem, improving coping strategies, and more. My clinical work includes (but is not limited to) working extensively with youth and their families in regards to understanding family culture / dynamics, effective communication, practicing validation, relationship mindfulness skills, and emotion management.
Clinical knowledge base and specific training in CBT, high-risk issues, physical abuse, neglect and family violence, crisis intervention techniques, short-term counseling, interviewing and assessment, group therapy, individual plans for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobia, grieving, social development adjustment, emergencies and other stresses.
Clinical knowledge base and specific training in CBT, high-risk issues, physical abuse, neglect and family violence, crisis intervention techniques, short-term counseling, interviewing and assessment, group therapy, individual plans for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobia, grieving, social development adjustment, emergencies and other stresses.
Zhivka is a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor in Psychology from Athabasca University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto. Zhivka is experienced in working with adults, families and children struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, grief, loss and more. Zhivka uses a variety of models, such as: Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness based on the needs and goals of her clients.
Zhivka is a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor in Psychology from Athabasca University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto. Zhivka is experienced in working with adults, families and children struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, grief, loss and more. Zhivka uses a variety of models, such as: Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness based on the needs and goals of her clients.
Driftwood Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Are you struggling with obsessions causing intrusive ideas, urges, images, or thoughts that are unwanted and may cause guilt, shame or worry? Engaging in actions in order reduce the upsetting feelings or to prevent something bad from happening? Do you require family members to accommodate or participate in the compulsion? OCD can cause you to feel stuck and worrying about the "what if's". I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) which has been found to have the most strong effect on the successful outcome of treatment for OCD.
Are you struggling with obsessions causing intrusive ideas, urges, images, or thoughts that are unwanted and may cause guilt, shame or worry? Engaging in actions in order reduce the upsetting feelings or to prevent something bad from happening? Do you require family members to accommodate or participate in the compulsion? OCD can cause you to feel stuck and worrying about the "what if's". I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) which has been found to have the most strong effect on the successful outcome of treatment for OCD.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.