Female Therapists in Port Stanley, ON
Emerald Marie Hill
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Stanley, ON N5L (Online Only)
I am an Expressive Arts Therapist operating acceptance and commitment focussed health and wellness camps and retreats. I work with play, art, video, comedy, writing and performance, drama, sand, games, and clay to focus on self-esteem, emotion regulation, conflict management, and relational skills. The summer camp is for ages 7-11 and operates between 9am-4pm, July and August, with registration availability daily, maximum 8 children.
I am an Expressive Arts Therapist operating acceptance and commitment focussed health and wellness camps and retreats. I work with play, art, video, comedy, writing and performance, drama, sand, games, and clay to focus on self-esteem, emotion regulation, conflict management, and relational skills. The summer camp is for ages 7-11 and operates between 9am-4pm, July and August, with registration availability daily, maximum 8 children.
Amethyst Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, M Couns
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Stanley, ON N5L
Not accepting new clients
I am thrilled to be able to help people, "help themselves." I believe we all have answers to our problems and issues, which talking to a compassionate, caring person helps to uncover. Trauma of any kind can make us susceptible to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Certain situations in life are difficult for us to handle at times. I help to provide strategies and guidance in trying out new ways to cope. Shedding light onto our issues and behaviour which is not working for us places us in in the driver's seat as we control our reactions.
I am thrilled to be able to help people, "help themselves." I believe we all have answers to our problems and issues, which talking to a compassionate, caring person helps to uncover. Trauma of any kind can make us susceptible to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Certain situations in life are difficult for us to handle at times. I help to provide strategies and guidance in trying out new ways to cope. Shedding light onto our issues and behaviour which is not working for us places us in in the driver's seat as we control our reactions.
When I made the conscious effort to connect emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with myself, others, and my environment, I realized the importance of relationship and the power of sharing our narratives with others. My practice prioritizes nurturing the need to connect. When this connection is made and individuals understand why the body, mind, and spirit respond and react in certain ways, they are ready to learn how to implement skills and strategies.
When I made the conscious effort to connect emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with myself, others, and my environment, I realized the importance of relationship and the power of sharing our narratives with others. My practice prioritizes nurturing the need to connect. When this connection is made and individuals understand why the body, mind, and spirit respond and react in certain ways, they are ready to learn how to implement skills and strategies.
Kimberly Pereira
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Port Stanley, ON N5L (Online Only)
You are the "strong one". The natural leader at work, in your biz, in your family, or with your friends. You keep things to yourself because you don't want to "burden" the people you care about, but secretly wish you could run away. You feel things deeply & have a vision for creating change in the world but, over-empathizing, deep thinking, imposter syndrome, or anxiety, hold you back. You feel frustrated, angry, defeated & don't understand why. Your self talk is judgey & you just can't seem to get people to hear or understand what you're trying to say. You need a safe place to be real & vulnerable without pressure or expectation.
You are the "strong one". The natural leader at work, in your biz, in your family, or with your friends. You keep things to yourself because you don't want to "burden" the people you care about, but secretly wish you could run away. You feel things deeply & have a vision for creating change in the world but, over-empathizing, deep thinking, imposter syndrome, or anxiety, hold you back. You feel frustrated, angry, defeated & don't understand why. Your self talk is judgey & you just can't seem to get people to hear or understand what you're trying to say. You need a safe place to be real & vulnerable without pressure or expectation.
Life can be challenging, especially when you are becoming an adult. Your beliefs may not match with those of your family or friends -- that can be frustrating. You may be questioning where your life leads. Sometimes, crap happens and we eventually need to deal with it. Counselling is an option that can help you understand yourself and others around you. Think of it as hanging out with someone who's going to encourage you to be you.
Life can be challenging, especially when you are becoming an adult. Your beliefs may not match with those of your family or friends -- that can be frustrating. You may be questioning where your life leads. Sometimes, crap happens and we eventually need to deal with it. Counselling is an option that can help you understand yourself and others around you. Think of it as hanging out with someone who's going to encourage you to be you.
Kris Bannerman Therapy & Yoga
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Port Stanley, ON N5L
We Would Be a Good Fit If: You’re seeking a relatable, genuine, and non-judgmental space for you to be you, cultivating a safe place for change and growth to occur; You’re looking to build insights into your own behaviour and experiences; understand root causes to address challenges and create new opportunities; You’ve experienced trauma or loss and would like to integrate healing by learning coping strategies, mindfulness and grounding techniques; You would like to live your best life in alignment of your personal goals and values
We Would Be a Good Fit If: You’re seeking a relatable, genuine, and non-judgmental space for you to be you, cultivating a safe place for change and growth to occur; You’re looking to build insights into your own behaviour and experiences; understand root causes to address challenges and create new opportunities; You’ve experienced trauma or loss and would like to integrate healing by learning coping strategies, mindfulness and grounding techniques; You would like to live your best life in alignment of your personal goals and values
Melissa Krawecki
Registered Social Worker, RSW , MpEd, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Stanley, ON N5L
I am a loss inclusive practitioner providing support to all individuals as they navigate grief and loss. I provide grief and trauma counselling for those throughout the lifespan including the perinatal period and abortion supports.
I am a loss inclusive practitioner providing support to all individuals as they navigate grief and loss. I provide grief and trauma counselling for those throughout the lifespan including the perinatal period and abortion supports.
Katherine Dimoff
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Port Stanley, ON N5L
You’ve lost your way. You’re not the parent or partner you want to be. Reactions come quickly and regrets soon follow. Solutions aren’t coming as easily as they used to, and you alternate between anxiousness and despair. Some days you feel okay and others, like today, you admit that maybe you need a different approach. It feels as if you’ve lost hope and faith in your ability to cope with the many stresses that have come your way. A challenging teen. A relationship conflict. A loss. And so, you find yourself here, contemplating this next step. You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Insight Counselling Elgin.
You’ve lost your way. You’re not the parent or partner you want to be. Reactions come quickly and regrets soon follow. Solutions aren’t coming as easily as they used to, and you alternate between anxiousness and despair. Some days you feel okay and others, like today, you admit that maybe you need a different approach. It feels as if you’ve lost hope and faith in your ability to cope with the many stresses that have come your way. A challenging teen. A relationship conflict. A loss. And so, you find yourself here, contemplating this next step. You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Insight Counselling Elgin.
For over 20 years I have supported adults, children, couples and families to have healthier relationships, and better emotional well being. I specialize in working with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and trauma and I use a strength based, relational lens to understand your unique symptoms and to build on your strengths. If you or your child is struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, behaviour problems, or persistent health issues connected to stress please call for a free consultation.
For over 20 years I have supported adults, children, couples and families to have healthier relationships, and better emotional well being. I specialize in working with symptoms of stress, anxiety, and trauma and I use a strength based, relational lens to understand your unique symptoms and to build on your strengths. If you or your child is struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, behaviour problems, or persistent health issues connected to stress please call for a free consultation.
Lauren Beattie
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BA, CYW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Port Stanley, ON N5L
You're just starting out, and no one told you it would be this difficult. You had hopes for this time in your life that are not turning out as you expected. Maybe your partner doesn't agree with setting boundaries with difficult family members. Maybe you're just trying to start your family and it's proving to be more difficult than you ever could have imagined. Maybe you are looking to learn how to express your needs, desires, and concerns with clarity and compassion while fostering open and honest conversations.
You're just starting out, and no one told you it would be this difficult. You had hopes for this time in your life that are not turning out as you expected. Maybe your partner doesn't agree with setting boundaries with difficult family members. Maybe you're just trying to start your family and it's proving to be more difficult than you ever could have imagined. Maybe you are looking to learn how to express your needs, desires, and concerns with clarity and compassion while fostering open and honest conversations.
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Life will bring challenges and difficult times causing confusion, fear, anxiety, depression…and numbness. We also experience transitions and losses, not only through the death of people we love, but loss of our health, relationships, jobs. Maybe you are a Health Care Provider with moral injury as a result of your challenging work? Chronic stressors can bring up feelings of fear and a lack of belief that we can cope. Some events and relationships may leave deeper, traumatic wounds. Sometimes it just feels like it is all ‘too much’. Whatever challenge brings you here, together we can work with and process these feelings.
Life will bring challenges and difficult times causing confusion, fear, anxiety, depression…and numbness. We also experience transitions and losses, not only through the death of people we love, but loss of our health, relationships, jobs. Maybe you are a Health Care Provider with moral injury as a result of your challenging work? Chronic stressors can bring up feelings of fear and a lack of belief that we can cope. Some events and relationships may leave deeper, traumatic wounds. Sometimes it just feels like it is all ‘too much’. Whatever challenge brings you here, together we can work with and process these feelings.
Tricia McConnell
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
Komoka, ON N0L (Online Only)
We all struggle sometimes. We feel uncertain and overwhelmed, we get stuck. It’s a completely normal part of life, and there is no need to go through it alone. When we experience these uncomfortable feelings, we can feel disconnected from our relationships, experiences, and life in general. Our mental spotlight shines more brightly on our challenges, leaving the good parts often in the dark. I offer a safe environment to explore your life experiences, challenges, and needs through open and authentic connection. I invite you into a deeper conversation.
We all struggle sometimes. We feel uncertain and overwhelmed, we get stuck. It’s a completely normal part of life, and there is no need to go through it alone. When we experience these uncomfortable feelings, we can feel disconnected from our relationships, experiences, and life in general. Our mental spotlight shines more brightly on our challenges, leaving the good parts often in the dark. I offer a safe environment to explore your life experiences, challenges, and needs through open and authentic connection. I invite you into a deeper conversation.
Opening September Waitlist . I work with adults and children impacted by trauma, crisis, loss, illness and other life challenges. Having worked for years surrounded by trauma and alongside first responders, I discovered that healing often begins with taking a moment for yourself and having support of someone who can help us navigate the pain. To get a better sense of what to expect, envision our sessions like friendly conversations where we address challenging issues using the tools I have, always aiming for you to leave feeling lighter and more grounded than when we began.
Opening September Waitlist . I work with adults and children impacted by trauma, crisis, loss, illness and other life challenges. Having worked for years surrounded by trauma and alongside first responders, I discovered that healing often begins with taking a moment for yourself and having support of someone who can help us navigate the pain. To get a better sense of what to expect, envision our sessions like friendly conversations where we address challenging issues using the tools I have, always aiming for you to leave feeling lighter and more grounded than when we began.
Accepting new clients! Are you living with chronic pain, or other chronic illnesses? Are depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health issues unwelcome guests in your life? Do you feel overwhelmed just getting through the day? Are you frustrated because, despite treatment and your best efforts, you continue to struggle? Perhaps you are a family member struggling to support your loved one. Health issues can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and can take a toll on relationships. To complicate matters, finding appropriate health care is challenging, and accessing treatment can be difficult and frustrating. We can help.
Accepting new clients! Are you living with chronic pain, or other chronic illnesses? Are depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health issues unwelcome guests in your life? Do you feel overwhelmed just getting through the day? Are you frustrated because, despite treatment and your best efforts, you continue to struggle? Perhaps you are a family member struggling to support your loved one. Health issues can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and can take a toll on relationships. To complicate matters, finding appropriate health care is challenging, and accessing treatment can be difficult and frustrating. We can help.
Sarah McCallum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St Thomas, ON N5R
This hectic and at times uncertain life can feel overwhelming. When we lack grounding and direction it can feel like we will lose control of our emotions and ourselves. I practice counseling from a non-judgmental and acceptance based perspective where we can use your strengths, past lived experiences and new skills developed during the therapeutic relationship to move through the hard times and achieve your goals. My approach is to support you to identify the habits and patterns in relationships with yourself and others that may not be serving you and with this new awareness move towards your valued goals. EFT and EMDR Certified.
This hectic and at times uncertain life can feel overwhelming. When we lack grounding and direction it can feel like we will lose control of our emotions and ourselves. I practice counseling from a non-judgmental and acceptance based perspective where we can use your strengths, past lived experiences and new skills developed during the therapeutic relationship to move through the hard times and achieve your goals. My approach is to support you to identify the habits and patterns in relationships with yourself and others that may not be serving you and with this new awareness move towards your valued goals. EFT and EMDR Certified.
Your life reality does not match the vision you had and now you are feeling down, somewhat anxious, and maybe unsettled. You may be feeling like you want to make a move towards accomplishing your goals but you reel stuck. Your might be in conflict with family, friends, and co-workers but you are certainly in conflict with yourself. Your inner critic (the voice we all have in our heads) has an overpowering voice which is resulting in you not making a move and simply put - not feeling happy. You want more but you're not sure how to get it and you want to feel that core happiness you've heard others talk about.
Your life reality does not match the vision you had and now you are feeling down, somewhat anxious, and maybe unsettled. You may be feeling like you want to make a move towards accomplishing your goals but you reel stuck. Your might be in conflict with family, friends, and co-workers but you are certainly in conflict with yourself. Your inner critic (the voice we all have in our heads) has an overpowering voice which is resulting in you not making a move and simply put - not feeling happy. You want more but you're not sure how to get it and you want to feel that core happiness you've heard others talk about.
London Trauma Therapy - Leah
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St Thomas, ON N5R
Being a teen is truly an effort- for everyone involved! If you're a teen or parent of one, I am here to help. In the teens years, you go through so many tumultuous changes. Issues with body image and eating can rob you of your happiness and joy. Parents struggle and feel helpless as they watch mood changes, relationship issues and anxiety reach new levels of intensity. As a teen, you might feel so misunderstood by friends, parents and teachers. You might be struggling with persistent feelings of unhappiness, anxiety or depression. It can be hard to manage all of these pressures and changes. You can take a big breath- I am here now!
Being a teen is truly an effort- for everyone involved! If you're a teen or parent of one, I am here to help. In the teens years, you go through so many tumultuous changes. Issues with body image and eating can rob you of your happiness and joy. Parents struggle and feel helpless as they watch mood changes, relationship issues and anxiety reach new levels of intensity. As a teen, you might feel so misunderstood by friends, parents and teachers. You might be struggling with persistent feelings of unhappiness, anxiety or depression. It can be hard to manage all of these pressures and changes. You can take a big breath- I am here now!
Maud Coca
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA Psyc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St Thomas, ON N5R
The clients I serve in my practice are first responders, people of colour, indigenous communities and lgbt2sq identified people. You’ve been in therapy before and although you’ve seen results you aren’t yet at the place you want to be. Feelings of stress, anxiety, stuckness and depression are familiar to you. You’ve been going in circles in your relationships and your career and now you’re ready to dig deeper. Your core beliefs keep pulling you back into old patterns like people pleasing, controlling behaviours, co-dependency, and difficulty prioritizing yourself and identifying your needs.
The clients I serve in my practice are first responders, people of colour, indigenous communities and lgbt2sq identified people. You’ve been in therapy before and although you’ve seen results you aren’t yet at the place you want to be. Feelings of stress, anxiety, stuckness and depression are familiar to you. You’ve been going in circles in your relationships and your career and now you’re ready to dig deeper. Your core beliefs keep pulling you back into old patterns like people pleasing, controlling behaviours, co-dependency, and difficulty prioritizing yourself and identifying your needs.
Lori Hassall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St Thomas, ON N5P
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be challenging, leaving us feeling stressed, overwhelmed and questioning our direction. If you are considering therapy due to a personal crisis, or perhaps you recognize a pattern in your life that needs to shift, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to empower you with tools, skills and strategies to help regain your inner peace and to live a pleasurable, fulfilled life. Together, through trust, curiosity, creativity and empowerment we will build on your strengths and identify new strategies to recover from pain so that you can heal, grow and reach your goals.
Life can be challenging, leaving us feeling stressed, overwhelmed and questioning our direction. If you are considering therapy due to a personal crisis, or perhaps you recognize a pattern in your life that needs to shift, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to empower you with tools, skills and strategies to help regain your inner peace and to live a pleasurable, fulfilled life. Together, through trust, curiosity, creativity and empowerment we will build on your strengths and identify new strategies to recover from pain so that you can heal, grow and reach your goals.
Are you struggling with anxiety and burnout? Are you having challenges managing work life balance or personal relationships?
Are you struggling with anxiety and burnout? Are you having challenges managing work life balance or personal relationships?
TMK Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW(H), MSW, RSW, CHyp
Verified Verified
St Thomas, ON N5R
Anxiety? Depression? Overwhelmed? Trauma? I empower individuals & couples to overcome personal issues & stressful life events by providing hope, support & therapeutic guidance using clinically proven interventions. I'm a Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker with 20 yrs. experience who provides mental health counselling & psychotherapy. Unhealthy relationships, poor coping skills & negative life experiences can contribute to both emotional & physical distress. Hence, I offer various therapies tailored specifically to the client. Telephone, online counselling & Life Coaching as well as in-person is available. TMKCounselling.com
Anxiety? Depression? Overwhelmed? Trauma? I empower individuals & couples to overcome personal issues & stressful life events by providing hope, support & therapeutic guidance using clinically proven interventions. I'm a Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker with 20 yrs. experience who provides mental health counselling & psychotherapy. Unhealthy relationships, poor coping skills & negative life experiences can contribute to both emotional & physical distress. Hence, I offer various therapies tailored specifically to the client. Telephone, online counselling & Life Coaching as well as in-person is available. TMKCounselling.com
Are you disappointed with how you are showing up in your relationship? Are you struggling to manage your emotions and often find yourself blowing up, shutting down, or fixing during conflict? Have you reached a breaking point in your relationship and are in the process of transitioning to being on your own? If you relate to this and notice some of these patterns in your relationship or are trying to understand how it all went wrong I am here. I want to help you learn more about yourself so you can better relate to others and communicate your needs from a grounded place so that you can break the cycle you find yourself stuck in.
Are you disappointed with how you are showing up in your relationship? Are you struggling to manage your emotions and often find yourself blowing up, shutting down, or fixing during conflict? Have you reached a breaking point in your relationship and are in the process of transitioning to being on your own? If you relate to this and notice some of these patterns in your relationship or are trying to understand how it all went wrong I am here. I want to help you learn more about yourself so you can better relate to others and communicate your needs from a grounded place so that you can break the cycle you find yourself stuck in.
Have you ever felt like you needed to do “more” or be “more” in order to feel like you are “enough?” Overwhelmed by guilt if you have needs of your own? Or believe if you did acknowledge YOU in relationships it could end in abandonment, disappointment or being alone? You may have learned to relate to yourself in this way for as long as you can remember and does not mean you are “broken” in need of being “fixed”. When we remove judgment and begin to see our “true self” through the lens of curiosity we get to reconnect with who we have always wanted to be but was too afraid to try.
Have you ever felt like you needed to do “more” or be “more” in order to feel like you are “enough?” Overwhelmed by guilt if you have needs of your own? Or believe if you did acknowledge YOU in relationships it could end in abandonment, disappointment or being alone? You may have learned to relate to yourself in this way for as long as you can remember and does not mean you are “broken” in need of being “fixed”. When we remove judgment and begin to see our “true self” through the lens of curiosity we get to reconnect with who we have always wanted to be but was too afraid to try.
Envision a version of yourself that feels fulfilled, whole and connected. Think about how your life may look as reflected by these values. Often times, the busy pace of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves and others. Pressures and expectations can make it hard to find our voice. You are not alone. Your voice is important and matters.
Envision a version of yourself that feels fulfilled, whole and connected. Think about how your life may look as reflected by these values. Often times, the busy pace of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves and others. Pressures and expectations can make it hard to find our voice. You are not alone. Your voice is important and matters.
This is a very confusing time...it is normal to be struggling to get your balnce.Understanding your enneagram number can support you to get direction.. My work with individuals is a mind-body approach . You will given assistance to explore, identity and change unhealthy patterns of feelings, thoughts and behaviours. I will assist you to ground yourself and offer support to move towards your future. I encourage people to work individually and participate in groups. Personal work in groups can enrich your experience ... group experiences includes time-limited groups, open - ended groups and intensive workshops.
This is a very confusing time...it is normal to be struggling to get your balnce.Understanding your enneagram number can support you to get direction.. My work with individuals is a mind-body approach . You will given assistance to explore, identity and change unhealthy patterns of feelings, thoughts and behaviours. I will assist you to ground yourself and offer support to move towards your future. I encourage people to work individually and participate in groups. Personal work in groups can enrich your experience ... group experiences includes time-limited groups, open - ended groups and intensive workshops.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.