Imago Therapists in Oakville, ON
Susan Ockrant-Johnston
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
From relationships to anxiety, life’s challenges and changes can leave you feeling unsure of the path you’re on. Maybe you’re having relationship issues, adjusting to life as an empty-nester or you’ve uncovered news about your family history that has you questioning who you really are. These changes can leave you feeling anxious, sad and confused. With over 18 years of experience, I offer counselling that can provide you with a different perspective and new tools for managing life’s challenges. In a relaxed and open-minded setting, we’ll work together to identify how you want to feel in your life-and find your brighter path forward.
From relationships to anxiety, life’s challenges and changes can leave you feeling unsure of the path you’re on. Maybe you’re having relationship issues, adjusting to life as an empty-nester or you’ve uncovered news about your family history that has you questioning who you really are. These changes can leave you feeling anxious, sad and confused. With over 18 years of experience, I offer counselling that can provide you with a different perspective and new tools for managing life’s challenges. In a relaxed and open-minded setting, we’ll work together to identify how you want to feel in your life-and find your brighter path forward.
First Step Men's Therapy (No Waitlist)
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected to yourself, loved ones, or society? Do you question whether you are a good father, son, or partner? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, powerless, guilty, or "not normal". 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, suicidal ideation, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free consultation today. No waitlist - Click the "website" button to start!
Are you feeling disconnected to yourself, loved ones, or society? Do you question whether you are a good father, son, or partner? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, powerless, guilty, or "not normal". 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, suicidal ideation, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free consultation today. No waitlist - Click the "website" button to start!
Gabriella Mostacci Tolic
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MACP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6J
From a young age, I was always interested in the why of things. Whenever I was told that, "things could be worse", I was never satisfied and always remember thinking that there must be a better or different way of handling things. In my life, I have encountered many challenging times and tried to handle things the best I could. As a result, I decided to do my own work and in turn was inspired to help others. Today, I am fortunate enough to do the work I do and am passionate about helping others to make changes in their lives.
From a young age, I was always interested in the why of things. Whenever I was told that, "things could be worse", I was never satisfied and always remember thinking that there must be a better or different way of handling things. In my life, I have encountered many challenging times and tried to handle things the best I could. As a result, I decided to do my own work and in turn was inspired to help others. Today, I am fortunate enough to do the work I do and am passionate about helping others to make changes in their lives.
Are you feeling unsatisfied with your connection to your partner? Are you frustrated because you know that you are stuck in a pattern of interaction, but don't know how to change it? Are you happy with your sexual relationship? Our intimate, partner relationships are often among the most important in our lives. When we feel emotionally and physically connected to our partners, we feel at peace and happy. But for a variety of reasons, our intimate relationships can become challenged, leading to feeling emotionally disconnected and adrift from our significant other(s), causing difficulties with communication and relationship satisfaction.
Are you feeling unsatisfied with your connection to your partner? Are you frustrated because you know that you are stuck in a pattern of interaction, but don't know how to change it? Are you happy with your sexual relationship? Our intimate, partner relationships are often among the most important in our lives. When we feel emotionally and physically connected to our partners, we feel at peace and happy. But for a variety of reasons, our intimate relationships can become challenged, leading to feeling emotionally disconnected and adrift from our significant other(s), causing difficulties with communication and relationship satisfaction.
I specialize in therapy helping to navigate complex relationships, addressing trauma and helping those feeling stuck in life. I provide couples counselling in addition to individual therapy. I hope to help you heal and find pathways toward feeling better so you may thrive. As a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner, I am able to assist those with countless struggles in looking to the root of their distress. A few issues clients come to me with: ADHD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, body image issues, family of origin issues and relational and communication issues.
I specialize in therapy helping to navigate complex relationships, addressing trauma and helping those feeling stuck in life. I provide couples counselling in addition to individual therapy. I hope to help you heal and find pathways toward feeling better so you may thrive. As a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner, I am able to assist those with countless struggles in looking to the root of their distress. A few issues clients come to me with: ADHD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, body image issues, family of origin issues and relational and communication issues.
Ivona D. Zager
Registered Psychotherapist, MAPsych, CRPO-RP, CBT CPT, EMDR, hypno
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
Put to use my 30+ years of proven ability to tackle anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, fear of public speaking, trauma, mental blocks, low confidence, parenting challenges, social anxiety, relationship problems, feeling lost or stuck, anger, or cultural adaptation in Canada. Empowerment, Assertiveness, Life Coaching and self-improvement are my professional hobby. I aspire to help you on a quest for empowering yourself and your well-being so that you can deploy your full potential. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, EMDR Clinician, NGH Board Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Instructor - CBT-hypnosis and Milton Erickson's hypnosis.
Put to use my 30+ years of proven ability to tackle anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, fear of public speaking, trauma, mental blocks, low confidence, parenting challenges, social anxiety, relationship problems, feeling lost or stuck, anger, or cultural adaptation in Canada. Empowerment, Assertiveness, Life Coaching and self-improvement are my professional hobby. I aspire to help you on a quest for empowering yourself and your well-being so that you can deploy your full potential. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, EMDR Clinician, NGH Board Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Instructor - CBT-hypnosis and Milton Erickson's hypnosis.
Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, MA, CHyp, RP#6934
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
Janice Neal
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MDiv, ThM, RMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
Having spent over 30 years in the human relations field, I bring a wealth of experience to my therapeutic work. I am a skilled psychotherapist who has worked in a not-for-profit agency setting in downtown Toronto, as an EAP counsellor and as an educator in a psychotherapy training program. I have spent thousands of hours with patients with a wide range of conditions, concerns, challenges and problems. I have been privileged to help patients work on their personal growth and healing in the context of a trusting psychotherapeutic relationship.
Having spent over 30 years in the human relations field, I bring a wealth of experience to my therapeutic work. I am a skilled psychotherapist who has worked in a not-for-profit agency setting in downtown Toronto, as an EAP counsellor and as an educator in a psychotherapy training program. I have spent thousands of hours with patients with a wide range of conditions, concerns, challenges and problems. I have been privileged to help patients work on their personal growth and healing in the context of a trusting psychotherapeutic relationship.
Marla Klinck
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6K
Waitlist for new clients
As far as making it through the day goes, you have a 100% success rate - and I think that’s remarkable. You do hard things all the time and if you are still reading, it’s because there is a part of you that knows, we are not meant to do all the hard things alone. You deserve to have someone in your corner, we all do. Whether you are struggling a little or a lot, I am ready to provide support through personalized approaches that will be matched with your presenting concerns and make the most of the unique strengths you already possess. Let's do these hard things together! Please visit www.hellosparrow.ca to learn more.
As far as making it through the day goes, you have a 100% success rate - and I think that’s remarkable. You do hard things all the time and if you are still reading, it’s because there is a part of you that knows, we are not meant to do all the hard things alone. You deserve to have someone in your corner, we all do. Whether you are struggling a little or a lot, I am ready to provide support through personalized approaches that will be matched with your presenting concerns and make the most of the unique strengths you already possess. Let's do these hard things together! Please visit www.hellosparrow.ca to learn more.
Dr. Nandini Daljit
Registered Social Worker, BA/BSW, MSW, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6M
Over my 36 years of counselling I most enjoy working with clients who are committed and motivated to ‘do the work’. My expertise is focused in the areas of anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD. Most of my clients have priorities that compete with the time they have for self care so my style is to focus on facilitating the achievement of your counselling goals in a patient but progressive pace. For me, counselling is not a ‘one off’ thing, and I enjoy building lasting relationships with my clients who often come back for support as needed intermittently over the years.
Over my 36 years of counselling I most enjoy working with clients who are committed and motivated to ‘do the work’. My expertise is focused in the areas of anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD. Most of my clients have priorities that compete with the time they have for self care so my style is to focus on facilitating the achievement of your counselling goals in a patient but progressive pace. For me, counselling is not a ‘one off’ thing, and I enjoy building lasting relationships with my clients who often come back for support as needed intermittently over the years.
Michael Wassef
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BEng, MDiv
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
I believe that all people harbour significant potential for intimacy and compassion towards themselves and others. Grief, betrayal, trauma, stress, and abuse are becoming part of everyday reality. Without support, they may lead to helplessness, depression, anxiety, addictions, or unhelpful coping strategies that inhibit their true potential. Over the past two decades of my professional career and my training in psychotherapy, I learned that the best path forward comes from within. Healing becomes within reach with the help of a trained professional and confidant who can listen, relate, and gently guide you as you navigate forward.
I believe that all people harbour significant potential for intimacy and compassion towards themselves and others. Grief, betrayal, trauma, stress, and abuse are becoming part of everyday reality. Without support, they may lead to helplessness, depression, anxiety, addictions, or unhelpful coping strategies that inhibit their true potential. Over the past two decades of my professional career and my training in psychotherapy, I learned that the best path forward comes from within. Healing becomes within reach with the help of a trained professional and confidant who can listen, relate, and gently guide you as you navigate forward.
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Is there something missing from your sex life? Is it all you thought it would be? Do you want more intimacy? More pleasure? Passion? Desire? We are not born knowing how to have great sex or develop healthy relationships. Nothing could be further from the truth! Sex and romantic relationships are both an art and a skillset developed through experience, and also through support and guidance. In my practice, I aim to help you to learn and understand how to create a sex life filled with pleasure and intimacy rather than shame, fear, or performance anxiety.
Is there something missing from your sex life? Is it all you thought it would be? Do you want more intimacy? More pleasure? Passion? Desire? We are not born knowing how to have great sex or develop healthy relationships. Nothing could be further from the truth! Sex and romantic relationships are both an art and a skillset developed through experience, and also through support and guidance. In my practice, I aim to help you to learn and understand how to create a sex life filled with pleasure and intimacy rather than shame, fear, or performance anxiety.
Maddi Rundle Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
Here to help you move from a constricted place of judgement and self-criticism to an open place of self-love and compassion. Emotional upsets affect everyone and although you may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or fearful, I want you to know that it's possible to confront and manage life's challenges. It's possible to thrive and you don't have to do this alone. I am collaborative, empathetic and intuitive in my work with clients. The focus is always client-centered so the work will be unique to you.
Here to help you move from a constricted place of judgement and self-criticism to an open place of self-love and compassion. Emotional upsets affect everyone and although you may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or fearful, I want you to know that it's possible to confront and manage life's challenges. It's possible to thrive and you don't have to do this alone. I am collaborative, empathetic and intuitive in my work with clients. The focus is always client-centered so the work will be unique to you.
My purpose is to support you in releasing old traumas, fears, energetic blocks and limiting thought patterns that keep you from living a liberated and fulfilled life. I understand the importance of incorporating spiritual practices and education in working through presenting life issues and concerns. My priority is to make therapy a safe space for you to express yourself freely, without fear of judgement, and to support you in the pursuit of fostering a compassionate relationship with yourself and those around you.
My purpose is to support you in releasing old traumas, fears, energetic blocks and limiting thought patterns that keep you from living a liberated and fulfilled life. I understand the importance of incorporating spiritual practices and education in working through presenting life issues and concerns. My priority is to make therapy a safe space for you to express yourself freely, without fear of judgement, and to support you in the pursuit of fostering a compassionate relationship with yourself and those around you.
Adriana Komorniczak
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
Through the development of a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship, Adriana helps guide her clients in building the crucial awareness needed to initiate change, to facilitate this change by providing a safe and highly compassionate environment to observe and discover their core self, and to encourage and adopt an integrative approach to their healing and growth. Her clients have a chance to both explore and discover the underlying sources of their long-standing issues, to develop a strong sense of their intrinsic selves, and to become the vital source of meaningful change in their lives.
Through the development of a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship, Adriana helps guide her clients in building the crucial awareness needed to initiate change, to facilitate this change by providing a safe and highly compassionate environment to observe and discover their core self, and to encourage and adopt an integrative approach to their healing and growth. Her clients have a chance to both explore and discover the underlying sources of their long-standing issues, to develop a strong sense of their intrinsic selves, and to become the vital source of meaningful change in their lives.
Atlas Therapy - Cambridge
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OAMHP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Now Accepting New Clients. At Atlas Therapy, we work with individuals, children, couples, and families to help them heal, grow, and thrive. We all face challenges in our lives and deserve support, compassion, and understanding. Together we work collaboratively by building on your existing strengths, improving your relationships and understanding and replacing unhelpful or self-destructive behaviours. We offer a warm, non-judgmental space for you to navigate life’s difficulties, cope with stress, and create lasting change in ways that are important to you.
Now Accepting New Clients. At Atlas Therapy, we work with individuals, children, couples, and families to help them heal, grow, and thrive. We all face challenges in our lives and deserve support, compassion, and understanding. Together we work collaboratively by building on your existing strengths, improving your relationships and understanding and replacing unhelpful or self-destructive behaviours. We offer a warm, non-judgmental space for you to navigate life’s difficulties, cope with stress, and create lasting change in ways that are important to you.
Katie Chown
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BSc, RP, R Kin
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6L
Hello, my name is Katie (she/her), and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Kinesiologist who strives to support your overall well-being holistically. I will meet you where you are. Through collaboration, I will support you in identifying and attaining your goals and cultivating the life you want. I am committed to holding compassionate, non-judgemental space for you while offering a flexible, accessible, individualized therapeutic experience.
Hello, my name is Katie (she/her), and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Kinesiologist who strives to support your overall well-being holistically. I will meet you where you are. Through collaboration, I will support you in identifying and attaining your goals and cultivating the life you want. I am committed to holding compassionate, non-judgemental space for you while offering a flexible, accessible, individualized therapeutic experience.
I am a Clinic Director and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
I am a Clinic Director and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
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Valley Connections Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7N
We offer CBT, EMDR, IFS, EFT, EFFT, DBT, MBCT, MI, Imago Therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Valley Connections Counselling is an established Psychotherapy practice in Burlington. We began as a solo practitioner nearly 10 years ago in Hamilton, and we have grown to a team of a dozen Registered Psychotherapists and Child Life Specialists, offering services in person and virtually. Our services are often covered by extended health insurance plans. We emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and we provide a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive counselling environment. At Valley, we take care of the whole family - children to teens to adults, providing individual, couples, parenting, and family therapy.
We offer CBT, EMDR, IFS, EFT, EFFT, DBT, MBCT, MI, Imago Therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Valley Connections Counselling is an established Psychotherapy practice in Burlington. We began as a solo practitioner nearly 10 years ago in Hamilton, and we have grown to a team of a dozen Registered Psychotherapists and Child Life Specialists, offering services in person and virtually. Our services are often covered by extended health insurance plans. We emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and we provide a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive counselling environment. At Valley, we take care of the whole family - children to teens to adults, providing individual, couples, parenting, and family therapy.
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How does Imago therapy work?
Imago relationship therapy is a form of couples counseling meant to help partners address conflict, communication problems, and related issues. Imago sessions typically involve couples sitting facing each other and participating in guided conversations. Therapy will also involve exercises such as re-imagining one’s partner as a wounded child; re-romanticising a relationship through appreciation, surprises, and even gift-giving and restructuring frustrations by transforming complaints into requests. The ultimate goal is to re-envision the relationship as a source of safety and happiness.
What is the Imago method?
A core technique of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, in which partners learn to avoid hurtful statements and establish ways to interact based on each having equal space and power. In the dialogue, partners take turns as the “sender,” who shares their thoughts, and the “receiver.” The receiver is asked to “mirror,” or paraphrase, what their partner has said, without response or rebuttal, and then validate their statements, acknowledging understanding even if they do not personally agree with it. Finally, the receiver displays empathy by stating what they imagine the other is feeling, and showing appreciation for it.
How long does Imago therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for Imago therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core techniques of Imago coaching, some couples quickly make progress, but most should expect sessions to extend for months, encompassing at least 12 to 20 sessions, along with extensive “homework” from their therapist.
Does Imago therapy work?
There is limited empirical evidence to support the benefits of Imago therapy, but some smaller studies suggest that it does help couples, at least in the short-term. A 2017 study found that marital satisfaction increased significantly after couples completed 12 sessions of Imago therapy, and remained higher for some time after that, but did not always result in “complete recovery.” Other studies found greater empathy and fewer feelings of relationship burnout in couples after therapy. Some research suggests that Imago therapy can aid individuals as well as couples; people with ADHD in particular may benefit from the development of communication, self-control, and listening skills that form the basis of the technique.