Family Therapy in Port Hope, ON
Leslie Mountjoy
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, BRE, SSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A
I recognize that the individual worldview of each person is created from your family of origin dynamics, social identity, experiences, and core beliefs.
Hey there - As a therapy survivor myself, I know that it is often hard to reach out. I want to encourage you that I can relate, and also know that the first step to change comes with taking a courageous leap to work on your own goals! I am incredibly passionate about my role as a Registered Psychotherapist (with the CRPO). Life has had its share of ups and downs for me, which I believe have helped me understand my clients in a deeper level. I find a lot of joy out of those 'ah-ha' moments, when a client breaks free from what is holding them back, or finds healing on their journey. It's truly an honour to walk with every client!
I recognize that the individual worldview of each person is created from your family of origin dynamics, social identity, experiences, and core beliefs.
Hey there - As a therapy survivor myself, I know that it is often hard to reach out. I want to encourage you that I can relate, and also know that the first step to change comes with taking a courageous leap to work on your own goals! I am incredibly passionate about my role as a Registered Psychotherapist (with the CRPO). Life has had its share of ups and downs for me, which I believe have helped me understand my clients in a deeper level. I find a lot of joy out of those 'ah-ha' moments, when a client breaks free from what is holding them back, or finds healing on their journey. It's truly an honour to walk with every client!
J. Lallion Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Port Hope, ON L1A (Online Only)
I help individuals, couples and families work through issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, life transitions, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, bereavement.
We all sojourn in one place or another, and at times we need help gaining clarity as to how and why we have arrived at this particular junction in our lives. I believe that expressing compassion for oneself, the courage to seek growth and change, and the grace to practice acceptance are all essential qualities required to thrive in our lives and relationships. I work collaboratively with you on creating a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance. Guiding you through a process where you work on increasing self-awareness, build resilience, demonstrate self-compassion and learn how to trust yourself.
I help individuals, couples and families work through issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, life transitions, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, bereavement.
We all sojourn in one place or another, and at times we need help gaining clarity as to how and why we have arrived at this particular junction in our lives. I believe that expressing compassion for oneself, the courage to seek growth and change, and the grace to practice acceptance are all essential qualities required to thrive in our lives and relationships. I work collaboratively with you on creating a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance. Guiding you through a process where you work on increasing self-awareness, build resilience, demonstrate self-compassion and learn how to trust yourself.
In my work I have provided crisis services, individual and group therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, relationship and/or family issues.
All of us at times feel overwhelmed, struggle with anxiety or feel sad and unmotivated. Sometimes we feel stuck, whether in a relationship, a work situation or with unhealthy habits we are struggling to break. From a compassionate and empathetic place, I aim to normalize your experiences. I will help you to develop skills and strategies to not just cope but to THRIVE. You will learn about setting healthy expectations, boundaries, and developing a holistic approach to managing life stressors. Our goal is to build a meaningful and authentic life that is in line with your personal values.
In my work I have provided crisis services, individual and group therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, relationship and/or family issues.
All of us at times feel overwhelmed, struggle with anxiety or feel sad and unmotivated. Sometimes we feel stuck, whether in a relationship, a work situation or with unhealthy habits we are struggling to break. From a compassionate and empathetic place, I aim to normalize your experiences. I will help you to develop skills and strategies to not just cope but to THRIVE. You will learn about setting healthy expectations, boundaries, and developing a holistic approach to managing life stressors. Our goal is to build a meaningful and authentic life that is in line with your personal values.
Beth Ann Lichti
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel disconnected with yourself or in your relationships? Maybe past experiences have contributed to this. Or you recognize the challenge in our tech-savvy world, to unplug and tune in to yourself and to each other. Our early and ongoing experiences with family, friends, significant other(s), etc impact how we connect and attach; they impact mental health and well-being. We are more likely to thrive when we feel safely and securely connected to another person(s). When our relationships are instead overwhelmed with tension, pain, lack of understanding, etc we often struggle to feel and manage well.
Do you feel disconnected with yourself or in your relationships? Maybe past experiences have contributed to this. Or you recognize the challenge in our tech-savvy world, to unplug and tune in to yourself and to each other. Our early and ongoing experiences with family, friends, significant other(s), etc impact how we connect and attach; they impact mental health and well-being. We are more likely to thrive when we feel safely and securely connected to another person(s). When our relationships are instead overwhelmed with tension, pain, lack of understanding, etc we often struggle to feel and manage well.
Holly Kristensen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A
She also addresses struggles surrounding family, work, relationships, and faith (religion).
Holly aims to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to share your story and help you work through distressing issues.
She also addresses struggles surrounding family, work, relationships, and faith (religion).
Holly aims to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to share your story and help you work through distressing issues.
Nicola Mansworth
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A (Online Only)
My approach to psychotherapy is integrative and evidence-informed, drawn primarily from Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy and Attachment Based Family Therapy.
I work from a trauma-informed lens with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness and disconnection, and couples facing breakdowns in communication and conflict. In individual therapy, we explore the deep and often painful emotions that get in the way of feeling accepted, understood and truly engaged in one’s life and relationships, including exploring low self-esteem, self-criticism, and perfectionism, and the impact of lived experiences of trauma on their well-being. In couples therapy we uncover the negative cycle disrupting the relationship, helping to improve the connection and communication between partners.
My approach to psychotherapy is integrative and evidence-informed, drawn primarily from Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy and Attachment Based Family Therapy.
I work from a trauma-informed lens with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness and disconnection, and couples facing breakdowns in communication and conflict. In individual therapy, we explore the deep and often painful emotions that get in the way of feeling accepted, understood and truly engaged in one’s life and relationships, including exploring low self-esteem, self-criticism, and perfectionism, and the impact of lived experiences of trauma on their well-being. In couples therapy we uncover the negative cycle disrupting the relationship, helping to improve the connection and communication between partners.
Kara Pierson Counselling & Consulting
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A
Are you just getting by? Stuck? Really struggling? Is it even overwhelming finding the right fit therapist? I want to help ease this process for you and ensure your therapy experience is empowering, practical and tailored for you. I help adults who are struggling with some unsettling change in their life (a health issue, relationship or family related, career, new life stage, a loss) and all the stuff that comes with it. My expertise is working with helping professionals (teachers, healthcare workers, First Responders), women in mid life+, caregivers, those struggling with a cultural issue, and those who feel deeply.
Are you just getting by? Stuck? Really struggling? Is it even overwhelming finding the right fit therapist? I want to help ease this process for you and ensure your therapy experience is empowering, practical and tailored for you. I help adults who are struggling with some unsettling change in their life (a health issue, relationship or family related, career, new life stage, a loss) and all the stuff that comes with it. My expertise is working with helping professionals (teachers, healthcare workers, First Responders), women in mid life+, caregivers, those struggling with a cultural issue, and those who feel deeply.
Amanda Lavoy Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BApsych, MA
Verified Verified
Port Hope, ON L1A (Online Only)
Are you someone who often feels deeply and intensely? Do you struggle to manage your emotions and anxieties within relationships? Has it impacted your job? I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSP), to navigate the unique challenges that come with heightened sensitivity, through a psychoanalytic approach, with a focus on attachment. This approach involves deep, self-exploration, effective in resolving long-standing issues. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can unload freely. Through insightful conversations, we will uncover the roots of your challenges and find empowering solutions towards healing.
Are you someone who often feels deeply and intensely? Do you struggle to manage your emotions and anxieties within relationships? Has it impacted your job? I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSP), to navigate the unique challenges that come with heightened sensitivity, through a psychoanalytic approach, with a focus on attachment. This approach involves deep, self-exploration, effective in resolving long-standing issues. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can unload freely. Through insightful conversations, we will uncover the roots of your challenges and find empowering solutions towards healing.
Caileigh Flannigan
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW, CPT, CTRP-C
Verified Verified
Port Hope, ON L1A
Waitlist for new clients
Caileigh supports children, youth, & their families with a variety of challenging life experiences. She believes that there are no "bad" children, only angry, hurt, & confused children who struggle to understand & express their feelings the only way they know how. She uses an integrative approach to supporting her clients, including: Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Play Therapy, and Parent Coaching. She focuses on teaching and modelling skills that support problem-solving, feeling identification, expression, coping, and confidence.
Caileigh supports children, youth, & their families with a variety of challenging life experiences. She believes that there are no "bad" children, only angry, hurt, & confused children who struggle to understand & express their feelings the only way they know how. She uses an integrative approach to supporting her clients, including: Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Play Therapy, and Parent Coaching. She focuses on teaching and modelling skills that support problem-solving, feeling identification, expression, coping, and confidence.
I am Amy Eriksson, the founder of Hello Counselling Services, a place where individuals over a lifespan, from children to seniors, can seek support for their mental well-being. The team at Hello is compassionate and dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and achieve a greater sense of balance and fulfillment. We offer a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards your personal goals. Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, loss, or personal growth, we are here to support you every step of the way
I am Amy Eriksson, the founder of Hello Counselling Services, a place where individuals over a lifespan, from children to seniors, can seek support for their mental well-being. The team at Hello is compassionate and dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and achieve a greater sense of balance and fulfillment. We offer a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards your personal goals. Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, loss, or personal growth, we are here to support you every step of the way
JGB Therapeutic Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A (Online Only)
All of my clients come to therapy with diverse lived experiences and emotional barriers to living the life they deserve. In my 15+ years working with youth, adults and families, I've learned we all want the same things- to be heard and believed. Your feelings are valid. Your hardships are real. Change is possible and waiting for you.
All of my clients come to therapy with diverse lived experiences and emotional barriers to living the life they deserve. In my 15+ years working with youth, adults and families, I've learned we all want the same things- to be heard and believed. Your feelings are valid. Your hardships are real. Change is possible and waiting for you.
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A
I specialize in the mental health and well-being of children and youth. With a genuine passion for supporting young individuals, I provide a welcoming and safe environment for them to explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I specialize in the mental health and well-being of children and youth. With a genuine passion for supporting young individuals, I provide a welcoming and safe environment for them to explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
You can count on me to treat you with unconditional support, caring and acceptance. My goal is for you to experience therapy in a way that you always feel respected. Clients come to me for depression, anxiety, relationship issues (personal or work-related), grief, anger, trauma, and struggles relating to life transitions. Many of my clients begin to enjoy their lives more again, and they realize that their treatment plan is sensitive to their unique needs. Almost always, your brain is able to change and heal, and knowing this can help you to have hope for your future. We can meet in person at my office, or online - your choice.
You can count on me to treat you with unconditional support, caring and acceptance. My goal is for you to experience therapy in a way that you always feel respected. Clients come to me for depression, anxiety, relationship issues (personal or work-related), grief, anger, trauma, and struggles relating to life transitions. Many of my clients begin to enjoy their lives more again, and they realize that their treatment plan is sensitive to their unique needs. Almost always, your brain is able to change and heal, and knowing this can help you to have hope for your future. We can meet in person at my office, or online - your choice.
"The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness" Dalai Lama. I specialize relational psychotherapy, helping couples and individuals in finding their natural mental balance. I believe there is hope for everyone and that our mental health and well being comes down to balance and being centred. I assist couples to get back on track and also individuals to find their root cause which in turn provides insight and also self-awareness.
"The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness" Dalai Lama. I specialize relational psychotherapy, helping couples and individuals in finding their natural mental balance. I believe there is hope for everyone and that our mental health and well being comes down to balance and being centred. I assist couples to get back on track and also individuals to find their root cause which in turn provides insight and also self-awareness.
If you are coping with stress, grief, anxiety, trauma, PTSD or caregiver burnout, there are ways for you to get back to living the life that you want. Reaching out for help is a sign that you are ready to take control of your future. If you are wanting to gain insight, resilience, and strategies to cope, a journey into psychotherapy may be the right fit for you. I will use evidence based, scientific and compassionate interventions to help guide you along the way.
If you are coping with stress, grief, anxiety, trauma, PTSD or caregiver burnout, there are ways for you to get back to living the life that you want. Reaching out for help is a sign that you are ready to take control of your future. If you are wanting to gain insight, resilience, and strategies to cope, a journey into psychotherapy may be the right fit for you. I will use evidence based, scientific and compassionate interventions to help guide you along the way.
KW Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA Psyc, OCSWSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A
NOW Offering Neurofeedback. As a client-centered Counsellor, I keep in mind each person’s individuality and take an integrative approach during session. Over the past 15 years I have helped individuals overcome depression, anxiety, emotional and/or physical abuse as well as other traumatic experiences. In providing a confidential, relaxing environment, clients can feel safe allowing them to share their thoughts and concerns. I guide my clients towards learning to utilize their own strengths as they work toward accomplishing their goals.
NOW Offering Neurofeedback. As a client-centered Counsellor, I keep in mind each person’s individuality and take an integrative approach during session. Over the past 15 years I have helped individuals overcome depression, anxiety, emotional and/or physical abuse as well as other traumatic experiences. In providing a confidential, relaxing environment, clients can feel safe allowing them to share their thoughts and concerns. I guide my clients towards learning to utilize their own strengths as they work toward accomplishing their goals.
Gudrun Hodge Counselling & Consulting Services
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
Port Hope, ON L1A (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients. Are you unable to work through current or past issues for yourself and find it difficult to cope with some of life's challenges? Do you want to feel more joy, experience more satisfying relationships and feel less stressed? Please allow me to help you understand and resolve these issues in a safe relaxed virtual space by exploring the root cause, utilizing your existing strengths and building new skills to make you feel good again.
Currently accepting new clients. Are you unable to work through current or past issues for yourself and find it difficult to cope with some of life's challenges? Do you want to feel more joy, experience more satisfying relationships and feel less stressed? Please allow me to help you understand and resolve these issues in a safe relaxed virtual space by exploring the root cause, utilizing your existing strengths and building new skills to make you feel good again.
Jennifer McArdle-Toll
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A
I offer a casual, inclusive space for teens and adults who are finding it difficult to navigate through the challenges of life. In a safe and judgement-free environment, we can work together to identify obstacles that are preventing you from moving forward. We can uncover the patterns that fuel your unwanted behaviour, and begin to build a foundation for resilience and growth. As a psychotherapist, it is my role to empower my clients to see their potential for growth and to construct a reasonable and attainable path through working together to set goals.
I offer a casual, inclusive space for teens and adults who are finding it difficult to navigate through the challenges of life. In a safe and judgement-free environment, we can work together to identify obstacles that are preventing you from moving forward. We can uncover the patterns that fuel your unwanted behaviour, and begin to build a foundation for resilience and growth. As a psychotherapist, it is my role to empower my clients to see their potential for growth and to construct a reasonable and attainable path through working together to set goals.
Soulscape Services: Psychotherapy & Wellness Hub
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, RP
Verified Verified
Port Hope, ON L1A
Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion
Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion
Melanie Moses
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BScN, RN, RP-Q
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Port Hope, ON L1A
I am both a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and a Registered Nurse. I have specialized training working with families during the perinatal period, couples, self-esteem, people-pleasing, shame, trauma, anxiety, and neurodivergence. For counselling to be successful, I believe treatment must be centered on learning from and with each person, respecting and valuing your unique experiences, and learning what is important to you. While every person will have their mental health affected at some point in their life, some at multiple points, I believe mental health is achievable for all.
I am both a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and a Registered Nurse. I have specialized training working with families during the perinatal period, couples, self-esteem, people-pleasing, shame, trauma, anxiety, and neurodivergence. For counselling to be successful, I believe treatment must be centered on learning from and with each person, respecting and valuing your unique experiences, and learning what is important to you. While every person will have their mental health affected at some point in their life, some at multiple points, I believe mental health is achievable for all.
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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.