Emotionally Focused Therapists in Tavistock, ON
Counselling and Play Therapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tavistock, ON N0B
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you are experiencing a major life transition: grief, divorce, empty nester, new job, retirement and you are wondering where you go next. Do you feel like your anxiety has taken control of your life? You are finding it hard to lean into the uncomfortable; turning down social connections and finding it hard to stay motivated. Or, are you wanting support either individually or with your partner so that you can work towards a healthier relationship?
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you are experiencing a major life transition: grief, divorce, empty nester, new job, retirement and you are wondering where you go next. Do you feel like your anxiety has taken control of your life? You are finding it hard to lean into the uncomfortable; turning down social connections and finding it hard to stay motivated. Or, are you wanting support either individually or with your partner so that you can work towards a healthier relationship?
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I will draw on skills from a variety of modalities, including DBT, SFT, EFT and more!.
Are you struggling with the demands of life? Do you have a low mood, or big shifts in your mood? Do you find you are very critical of yourself but find compassion for others? Do you often feel misunderstood? I can help you explore these experiences and co-create meaning and solutions that suit you. I am also now providing support for couples in conflict and have a particular focus on ADHD-impacted relationships. You don't have to be in crisis to seek help. We can start now!
I will draw on skills from a variety of modalities, including DBT, SFT, EFT and more!.
Are you struggling with the demands of life? Do you have a low mood, or big shifts in your mood? Do you find you are very critical of yourself but find compassion for others? Do you often feel misunderstood? I can help you explore these experiences and co-create meaning and solutions that suit you. I am also now providing support for couples in conflict and have a particular focus on ADHD-impacted relationships. You don't have to be in crisis to seek help. We can start now!
Alexandra Wilson
Registered Social Worker, BASc, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwood, ON N0B
My approach is integrative, blending techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create a tailored experience just for you.
Hey there! If you’re looking for a therapist who believes that healing can be both meaningful and a little quirky, you’ve come to the right place. Think of our time together as a journey where we’ll navigate life’s complexities—like a road trip filled with laughter, tears, deep conversations, and a few unexpected detours.
My approach is integrative, blending techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create a tailored experience just for you.
Hey there! If you’re looking for a therapist who believes that healing can be both meaningful and a little quirky, you’ve come to the right place. Think of our time together as a journey where we’ll navigate life’s complexities—like a road trip filled with laughter, tears, deep conversations, and a few unexpected detours.
I appreciate that seeking help can be intimidating. Many people feel that they suffer alone. People do not realize how common it is to suffer from mental health-related issues. In North America, one in five adults suffer from distress, such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal problems. Psychotherapy is extremely effective at treating a wide variety of psychological issues. I provide evidence-based, individualized, and collaborative treatment to ensure the quality of care. My approach to psychotherapy incorporates cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotion-focused therapy ( EFT).
I appreciate that seeking help can be intimidating. Many people feel that they suffer alone. People do not realize how common it is to suffer from mental health-related issues. In North America, one in five adults suffer from distress, such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal problems. Psychotherapy is extremely effective at treating a wide variety of psychological issues. I provide evidence-based, individualized, and collaborative treatment to ensure the quality of care. My approach to psychotherapy incorporates cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotion-focused therapy ( EFT).
As a couple’s and family therapist my objective is to practice and utilize emotionally focused couple’s therapy providing a safe environment for the parties involved to strengthen positive emotions, establishing trust and communication, and improving their relationship.
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
As a couple’s and family therapist my objective is to practice and utilize emotionally focused couple’s therapy providing a safe environment for the parties involved to strengthen positive emotions, establishing trust and communication, and improving their relationship.
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
I will work with you in developing a strategy which may include various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused therapy ( EFT), Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness practices and spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! Specializing in working with teenagers, adolescents, and adults, I am eager to support you in your wellness journey. I am well-versed in guiding individuals through a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and more. My approach is rooted in empathy, with a genuine commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client.
I will work with you in developing a strategy which may include various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused therapy ( EFT), Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness practices and spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! Specializing in working with teenagers, adolescents, and adults, I am eager to support you in your wellness journey. I am well-versed in guiding individuals through a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and more. My approach is rooted in empathy, with a genuine commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client.
Liberation Counselling, Jeannette Friend
Registered Social Worker, BEd, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B
I am a Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist with extensive post graduate training in CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, DBR, and EMDR.
Sometimes life can have us feeling stuck in the same difficult patterns, feeling disconnected from our self & our sense of meaning, connection, presence and contentment. We may find ourselves on life’s path, believing that we are making progress, only to find that we have journeyed back to the same struggles. When we find ourselves here, it may be time to reach out for support. I believe that therapy gives us the space to delve below our current experience, into the root causes that are feeding our present challenges. When we experience healing at the roots, we can make lasting positive changes in our lives.
I am a Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist with extensive post graduate training in CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, DBR, and EMDR.
Sometimes life can have us feeling stuck in the same difficult patterns, feeling disconnected from our self & our sense of meaning, connection, presence and contentment. We may find ourselves on life’s path, believing that we are making progress, only to find that we have journeyed back to the same struggles. When we find ourselves here, it may be time to reach out for support. I believe that therapy gives us the space to delve below our current experience, into the root causes that are feeding our present challenges. When we experience healing at the roots, we can make lasting positive changes in our lives.
Jade Rabley
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
I favour an integrative approach to therapy, and utilize several modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Client Centered Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
I specialize in working with clients who are looking to address concerns related to relationships and intimacy, fertility, pre and postpartum, parenting, women’s issues, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience in the field of grief and bereavement. As your therapist, I can help you navigate the grieving process by providing a safe space for you to express your feelings, build new relationships and re-develop your sense of self after loss. Together, we can ensure that you will continue to live life in a meaningful and fulfilling way.
I favour an integrative approach to therapy, and utilize several modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Client Centered Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
I specialize in working with clients who are looking to address concerns related to relationships and intimacy, fertility, pre and postpartum, parenting, women’s issues, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience in the field of grief and bereavement. As your therapist, I can help you navigate the grieving process by providing a safe space for you to express your feelings, build new relationships and re-develop your sense of self after loss. Together, we can ensure that you will continue to live life in a meaningful and fulfilling way.
Ontario Trauma Therapy - Janeen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B
I know how exhausting it feels when life becomes too much to bear. You wake up each day feeling the weight of your past, the constant anxiety, the grief, the trauma, and sometimes wonder, “Is this it? Will I ever feel okay again?” Whether you’re carrying the heavy burden of PTSD, you’re a First Responder who’s seen too much, or you’re battling anger, addiction, perfectionism, or struggling in your relationships—it’s overwhelming. Some days, you might even question if your presence here matters at all. But I want you to know this: it absolutely does, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I’m here to help.
I know how exhausting it feels when life becomes too much to bear. You wake up each day feeling the weight of your past, the constant anxiety, the grief, the trauma, and sometimes wonder, “Is this it? Will I ever feel okay again?” Whether you’re carrying the heavy burden of PTSD, you’re a First Responder who’s seen too much, or you’re battling anger, addiction, perfectionism, or struggling in your relationships—it’s overwhelming. Some days, you might even question if your presence here matters at all. But I want you to know this: it absolutely does, and you don’t have to go through this alone. I’m here to help.
Virtual Connect
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Are you in a place where you are feeling overwhelmed and wanting to begin prioritizing your mental health, but not sure where to start? If you are wanting to start your counselling journey with virtual counselling we are here to help! Virtual Connect is an online group practice with multiple clinicians who each specialize in different areas. This means that no matter what brings you into counselling, we will find someone who best fits your unique needs. Reach out to discuss your ideal fit for counselling.
Are you in a place where you are feeling overwhelmed and wanting to begin prioritizing your mental health, but not sure where to start? If you are wanting to start your counselling journey with virtual counselling we are here to help! Virtual Connect is an online group practice with multiple clinicians who each specialize in different areas. This means that no matter what brings you into counselling, we will find someone who best fits your unique needs. Reach out to discuss your ideal fit for counselling.
Heather Montgomery
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MA, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B
Do you struggle with finding your next step or worry that the plans you made are out of reach? You want to appear confident and joyful, but deep down you are struggling with stress, and wrestling with fatigue. You might not remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to let go of guilt, self-doubt, and fear. Most of all, you want to live purposefully in the present.
Do you struggle with finding your next step or worry that the plans you made are out of reach? You want to appear confident and joyful, but deep down you are struggling with stress, and wrestling with fatigue. You might not remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to let go of guilt, self-doubt, and fear. Most of all, you want to live purposefully in the present.
Rania Ibrahim Ambrad
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
I am a queer, neurodivergent, Palestinian-Egyptian and Filipino cis woman and racialized settler in Turtle Island on the stolen lands of what is known today as Ontario, Canada. My lived experiences as a biracial, disabled, queer person from a working-class immigrant family fuel my passion and ongoing commitment to bring culturally responsive, intersectional feminist and decolonial approaches to wellness, healing, and relationship building into my practice.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, Palestinian-Egyptian and Filipino cis woman and racialized settler in Turtle Island on the stolen lands of what is known today as Ontario, Canada. My lived experiences as a biracial, disabled, queer person from a working-class immigrant family fuel my passion and ongoing commitment to bring culturally responsive, intersectional feminist and decolonial approaches to wellness, healing, and relationship building into my practice.
Amy Moroz Psychological Services
Psychologist, MEd, CPsych
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Feeling anxious? upset? need someone to talk with? privately and confidentially...and to ensure that you feel safe, heard and compassionately supported. If so, please reach out today, I am a Clinical Psychologist, with over 20 yrs of experience, in hospitals and private practice and clinic environments. I would be happy to speak with you.
Feeling anxious? upset? need someone to talk with? privately and confidentially...and to ensure that you feel safe, heard and compassionately supported. If so, please reach out today, I am a Clinical Psychologist, with over 20 yrs of experience, in hospitals and private practice and clinic environments. I would be happy to speak with you.
Life these days can be overwhelming. It's okay to ask for help. We do it all the time don't we? When moving a heavy table or starting a new project, we ask those around us to lend a hand. Life can be heavy sometimes and everyone deserves help. Whether you'd like to explore relationships, school, work, or want to process a traumatic event, I'm here to listen. If there's something you've been navigating throughout your life that you've never been able to weather, we can assemble a cradle full of tools that are individually tailored to your needs. I believe everyone has strengths, and we will pull from yours during therapy.
Life these days can be overwhelming. It's okay to ask for help. We do it all the time don't we? When moving a heavy table or starting a new project, we ask those around us to lend a hand. Life can be heavy sometimes and everyone deserves help. Whether you'd like to explore relationships, school, work, or want to process a traumatic event, I'm here to listen. If there's something you've been navigating throughout your life that you've never been able to weather, we can assemble a cradle full of tools that are individually tailored to your needs. I believe everyone has strengths, and we will pull from yours during therapy.
If you are on this page, you may feel alone or like your voice is unheard by those around you. Maybe you are at a crossroads in your life or looking to make a change. As a queer and trans Indian individual who grew up in Texas, I understand what it can be like to feel invisible and unheard. I believe we all have a voice worth hearing and a story worth telling, and I am here to support you as you work toward your goals, however big or small. Because each of us is unique in our strengths and struggles, I take a person-centred and intersectional approach, drawing from narrative therapy, relational-cultural theory, and mindfulness.
If you are on this page, you may feel alone or like your voice is unheard by those around you. Maybe you are at a crossroads in your life or looking to make a change. As a queer and trans Indian individual who grew up in Texas, I understand what it can be like to feel invisible and unheard. I believe we all have a voice worth hearing and a story worth telling, and I am here to support you as you work toward your goals, however big or small. Because each of us is unique in our strengths and struggles, I take a person-centred and intersectional approach, drawing from narrative therapy, relational-cultural theory, and mindfulness.
As a dedicated and empathetic therapist, I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals of all ages to explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and foster meaningful relationships. I help children, teens, adults and couples unlock their full potential, develop coping strategies and cultivate resilience. As a mother of four children I have lots of experience in my personal life and I have extensive training and experience working with different modalities to find the right one for each client to help them process difficult emotions and overcome challenges to live the best life possible.
As a dedicated and empathetic therapist, I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals of all ages to explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and foster meaningful relationships. I help children, teens, adults and couples unlock their full potential, develop coping strategies and cultivate resilience. As a mother of four children I have lots of experience in my personal life and I have extensive training and experience working with different modalities to find the right one for each client to help them process difficult emotions and overcome challenges to live the best life possible.
Aarti Dhanda - Childhood Abuse - Disassociation - Perfectionism
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You’re not “broken.” You can heal. I believe it’s not your fault, even if you struggle to believe it. I offer a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues so you can make lasting change. We'll address your thoughts, emotions & neurobiology to heal all of you, allowing you to thrive in unexpected ways. The deep sense of peace, calm & joy on the other side of pain is something I want everyone to feel. I know there may be some worry & hesitation showing up right now. Know that I'm very comfortable to work with that. Rest assured, I’m dedicated to being the best I can be for you.
You’re not “broken.” You can heal. I believe it’s not your fault, even if you struggle to believe it. I offer a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues so you can make lasting change. We'll address your thoughts, emotions & neurobiology to heal all of you, allowing you to thrive in unexpected ways. The deep sense of peace, calm & joy on the other side of pain is something I want everyone to feel. I know there may be some worry & hesitation showing up right now. Know that I'm very comfortable to work with that. Rest assured, I’m dedicated to being the best I can be for you.
Entering therapy often marks a time when individuals and couples find themselves feeling quite stuck in the challenges they are facing. You might feel a sense of stuckness within your self, your life circumstances, or in your important relationships. As your therapist, I’m here to help you get un-stuck.
Entering therapy often marks a time when individuals and couples find themselves feeling quite stuck in the challenges they are facing. You might feel a sense of stuckness within your self, your life circumstances, or in your important relationships. As your therapist, I’m here to help you get un-stuck.
Are you feeling unmotivated, stuck or alone? Maybe you’re feeling anxious and irritable in relationships. Has your stressed increased since the pandemic? Together, in therapy, we will find new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms, while working to resolve them. Seeking therapy is challenging, and I commend you on taking this first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
Are you feeling unmotivated, stuck or alone? Maybe you’re feeling anxious and irritable in relationships. Has your stressed increased since the pandemic? Together, in therapy, we will find new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms, while working to resolve them. Seeking therapy is challenging, and I commend you on taking this first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
Accepting new clients for my practice in Guelph with daytime, evening and weekend appointments, in person, online & phone. Are you finding yourself feeling stuck, worn down, anxious, burnt out or emotionally exhausted? Your mental health matters and seeking therapy is a step towards more valued living. Telling our stories of grief, pain, love and triumph can release the grip they may have on us or build us up as we deserve. Through our sessions, I hope we can work together to discover your stories, help you build new, positive ones and prepare you to think, act and feel more adept in the face of life’s challenges.
Accepting new clients for my practice in Guelph with daytime, evening and weekend appointments, in person, online & phone. Are you finding yourself feeling stuck, worn down, anxious, burnt out or emotionally exhausted? Your mental health matters and seeking therapy is a step towards more valued living. Telling our stories of grief, pain, love and triumph can release the grip they may have on us or build us up as we deserve. Through our sessions, I hope we can work together to discover your stories, help you build new, positive ones and prepare you to think, act and feel more adept in the face of life’s challenges.
Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.