Therapists in Thorold, ON
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SKONTAKTUJ SIĘ ZE MNĄ LUB ZAREZERWUJ WIZYTĘ ONLINE JEŚLI: masz problemy z radzeniem sobie ze stresem - chcesz lepiej zrozumieć siebie, swoje zachowanie, relacje, które budujesz z innymi osobami - nie masz na nic ochoty i podejrzewasz, że masz depresję - odczuwasz lęk, który Cię paraliżuje - chcesz poprawić jakość swojego życia, czuć satysfakcję ze swojego życia - nie możesz poradzić sobie z doświadczeniem traumy - chcesz poprawić relację ze swoimi bliskimi, partnerem, partnerką. Jestem certyfikowanym psychoterapeutę i prowadzę terapie indywidualna dla dorosłych.
SKONTAKTUJ SIĘ ZE MNĄ LUB ZAREZERWUJ WIZYTĘ ONLINE JEŚLI: masz problemy z radzeniem sobie ze stresem - chcesz lepiej zrozumieć siebie, swoje zachowanie, relacje, które budujesz z innymi osobami - nie masz na nic ochoty i podejrzewasz, że masz depresję - odczuwasz lęk, który Cię paraliżuje - chcesz poprawić jakość swojego życia, czuć satysfakcję ze swojego życia - nie możesz poradzić sobie z doświadczeniem traumy - chcesz poprawić relację ze swoimi bliskimi, partnerem, partnerką. Jestem certyfikowanym psychoterapeutę i prowadzę terapie indywidualna dla dorosłych.
![Photo of Ivona D. Zager, MAPsych, CRPO-RP, CBT CPT, EMDR, hypno, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40cb91f8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ivona D. Zager
Registered Psychotherapist, MAPsych, CRPO-RP, CBT CPT, EMDR, hypno
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4Z
jasny umysl + znajomosc siebie + emocjonalna inteligencja = zdrowie i sprawnosc umyslowa. Dobre samopoczucie to stan naturalny i normalny. Sa sposoby na wydostanie sie z depresji, nerwowosci, zestresowania, poczucia zagubienia, czy niedawania sobie rady ze swoimi reakcjami. Pomagam rowniez redukowac bol chroniczny. A takze, o nasz umysl mozemy dbac by byl jasny i sprawny. Ja stosuje techniki terapeutyczne, ktore usprawniaja myslenie i reguluja stany emocjonalne.
jasny umysl + znajomosc siebie + emocjonalna inteligencja = zdrowie i sprawnosc umyslowa. Dobre samopoczucie to stan naturalny i normalny. Sa sposoby na wydostanie sie z depresji, nerwowosci, zestresowania, poczucia zagubienia, czy niedawania sobie rady ze swoimi reakcjami. Pomagam rowniez redukowac bol chroniczny. A takze, o nasz umysl mozemy dbac by byl jasny i sprawny. Ja stosuje techniki terapeutyczne, ktore usprawniaja myslenie i reguluja stany emocjonalne.
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I am also available for "Walk and Talk" in Polish and Eng.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of clinical experience supporting teens, young adults, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and various mood and personality disorders within the 14-24 year old population. I am passionate about helping my clients stabilize their mental health using mindfulness based stress reduction, expressive arts and creativity, physical activity, emotion focused therapy. I am also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am also available for "Walk and Talk" in Polish and Eng.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of clinical experience supporting teens, young adults, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and various mood and personality disorders within the 14-24 year old population. I am passionate about helping my clients stabilize their mental health using mindfulness based stress reduction, expressive arts and creativity, physical activity, emotion focused therapy. I am also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
![Photo of Anna Wolanczyk, OACCPP, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48eb110d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I provide psychotherapy in English and Polish.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, PTSD and CPTSD, personality disorders, psychological abuse and relationship issues. During the sessions you'll find understanding, an ultimate acceptance and security to express your genuine concerns at a very deep psychological level. You will learn how to identify and use your resourcefulness to make new steps. You will learn how to manage your emotions and set and meet goals without being stressed. Therapy will allow you to free yourself from painful emotions, disturbing thoughts and destructive behaviour and enjoy your precious life.
I provide psychotherapy in English and Polish.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, PTSD and CPTSD, personality disorders, psychological abuse and relationship issues. During the sessions you'll find understanding, an ultimate acceptance and security to express your genuine concerns at a very deep psychological level. You will learn how to identify and use your resourcefulness to make new steps. You will learn how to manage your emotions and set and meet goals without being stressed. Therapy will allow you to free yourself from painful emotions, disturbing thoughts and destructive behaviour and enjoy your precious life.
![Photo of Iwona Kaczmarzyk-Kozlowski, MA, CPsych, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ae1fa298-ec20-46f1-bcc3-a83e34732ca0/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am committed to providing the highest quality of psychological services to children, adolescents and adults. I am a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario licensed in clinical and school psychology. My assessment services include psycho-educational assessments across all age groups (learning disability, giftedness, intellectual disabilities, attention deficits, emotional and behaviour challenges) as well as mental health assessments. My treatment services include depression, anxiety, grief, personal adjustment, trauma, chronic pain, sexual abuse, anger, and self-esteem. I am fluent in English and Polish
I am committed to providing the highest quality of psychological services to children, adolescents and adults. I am a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario licensed in clinical and school psychology. My assessment services include psycho-educational assessments across all age groups (learning disability, giftedness, intellectual disabilities, attention deficits, emotional and behaviour challenges) as well as mental health assessments. My treatment services include depression, anxiety, grief, personal adjustment, trauma, chronic pain, sexual abuse, anger, and self-esteem. I am fluent in English and Polish
![Photo of Dayana Romero, BA, MACP, MScF(c), Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f5cda3f4-6d83-4643-ad38-019a7697ccf2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dayana Romero
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, MScF(c)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8H
The practice of RD Psychotherapy is located in Hamilton, ON. Clients can utilize virtual sessions or in person sessions. We provide services for individuals, families, couples and group sessions. We provide services to the general population and specialize with Military and Veteran community, as well as the Indigenous population. Services available in English, Spanish, Italian and Polish.
The practice of RD Psychotherapy is located in Hamilton, ON. Clients can utilize virtual sessions or in person sessions. We provide services for individuals, families, couples and group sessions. We provide services to the general population and specialize with Military and Veteran community, as well as the Indigenous population. Services available in English, Spanish, Italian and Polish.
![Photo of Sylwia Domanski, RP, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bdbb41b8-6f3b-41eb-b81e-fa0e4a59fc55/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and I am currently offering in-person therapy, and online services for Ontario residents. I provide an eclectic, client-centered approach to counselling, using best-practices and various treatment methods on a highly individualized basis. I am trained in Working with First Responders, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Gottman Method Couples-Therapy, Complex Trauma Certificate, Mindfulness Based practices, Solution Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Somatic Modality. I work with First Responders and Workplace Mental Health, Couples who want to communicate better or have experienced Infidelity
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and I am currently offering in-person therapy, and online services for Ontario residents. I provide an eclectic, client-centered approach to counselling, using best-practices and various treatment methods on a highly individualized basis. I am trained in Working with First Responders, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Gottman Method Couples-Therapy, Complex Trauma Certificate, Mindfulness Based practices, Solution Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Somatic Modality. I work with First Responders and Workplace Mental Health, Couples who want to communicate better or have experienced Infidelity
![Photo of Margotte Kaczanowska, MA, , RP, RSW, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/59786695-b99a-4ae3-982b-79ca77fe0a35/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am not your expert - you are. I am willing to co-create with you an atmosphere in which meaningful conversations can take place with a hope that we explore at least three things together: We can recapture some of your skills of living and knowledges of life and try to apply them to your present life circumstances. Part of the process is pure creation. I don’t not know what we may end up talking about. We have never met before. The very fact gives a chance to create ideas neither of us would be able to come up with on our own. Also I am willing to share with you my ideas coming from my both professional and personal experiences.
I am not your expert - you are. I am willing to co-create with you an atmosphere in which meaningful conversations can take place with a hope that we explore at least three things together: We can recapture some of your skills of living and knowledges of life and try to apply them to your present life circumstances. Part of the process is pure creation. I don’t not know what we may end up talking about. We have never met before. The very fact gives a chance to create ideas neither of us would be able to come up with on our own. Also I am willing to share with you my ideas coming from my both professional and personal experiences.
![Photo of Renata S. Kulpa (Codependency Relationship Challenges), MA, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6fb227f2-9412-4919-9f2d-9e680e681ee1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Renata S. Kulpa (Codependency Relationship Challenges)
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6S (Online Only)
CONfused, DRAINED, or ALONE in your relationships? Putting the needs of others before your own? Are you changing yourself (like a chameleon) to feel appreciated? If the other person becomes your main focus and you modify your behaviors and subjugate your needs to keep the relationship going at any cost, you have codependency. Codependent people are MAGNETS for Arrogant, Narcissistic personalities. These relationships can stumble along for a long time, requiring huge amounts of effort and energy to sustain until they finally fall apart. When they do, you feel betrayed and abandoned (codependent's biggest fear).
CONfused, DRAINED, or ALONE in your relationships? Putting the needs of others before your own? Are you changing yourself (like a chameleon) to feel appreciated? If the other person becomes your main focus and you modify your behaviors and subjugate your needs to keep the relationship going at any cost, you have codependency. Codependent people are MAGNETS for Arrogant, Narcissistic personalities. These relationships can stumble along for a long time, requiring huge amounts of effort and energy to sustain until they finally fall apart. When they do, you feel betrayed and abandoned (codependent's biggest fear).
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Anna Nelson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
Are you grappling with the weight of your emotions, unsure of how to break free from the patterns that seem to be holding you back? Do you find yourself wrestling with anxiety that tightens its grip on you day by day? Is depression casting a shadow over your life, making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and struggling to find solace? Or perhaps you're in the midst of a significant life transition, feeling lost and overwhelmed? As a compassionate and highly skilled therapist, I understand that these challenges can be all-consuming, leaving you feeling isolated and in pain.
Are you grappling with the weight of your emotions, unsure of how to break free from the patterns that seem to be holding you back? Do you find yourself wrestling with anxiety that tightens its grip on you day by day? Is depression casting a shadow over your life, making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one and struggling to find solace? Or perhaps you're in the midst of a significant life transition, feeling lost and overwhelmed? As a compassionate and highly skilled therapist, I understand that these challenges can be all-consuming, leaving you feeling isolated and in pain.
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I specialize in empowering teens and adults facing challenges, such as anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, and self-discovery. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to the transformative principles of harm reduction, fostering resilience within diverse communities. Recently, I've channeled this passion into supporting university students, acknowledging and addressing their unique needs.
I specialize in empowering teens and adults facing challenges, such as anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, and self-discovery. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to the transformative principles of harm reduction, fostering resilience within diverse communities. Recently, I've channeled this passion into supporting university students, acknowledging and addressing their unique needs.
![Photo of Sylwia Domanski - Alivia Solutions Psychotherapy and Wellness, BA, MA, RP, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c0c60a4d-2840-4ff1-8bd0-c8ceab26dbd6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Alivia Solutions Psychotherapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orangeville, ON L9W
We're Alivia Solutions, a passionate & dedicated team of professionals help toddlers, children, youth, adults, families and couples deal with life issues. We believe that therapy is for everyone not just when you are in crisis. Therapy is a way to get unstuck from old patterns that no longer serve you. Life is uncertain & full of twists and turns. Parenting is hard. Relationships take work. Families can be dysfunctional. And sometimes love hurts. When we are confronted with feelings, events, or issues that make our life challenging - it’s ok to ask for help. We provide a safe in person and virtual space to be able to HEAL!
We're Alivia Solutions, a passionate & dedicated team of professionals help toddlers, children, youth, adults, families and couples deal with life issues. We believe that therapy is for everyone not just when you are in crisis. Therapy is a way to get unstuck from old patterns that no longer serve you. Life is uncertain & full of twists and turns. Parenting is hard. Relationships take work. Families can be dysfunctional. And sometimes love hurts. When we are confronted with feelings, events, or issues that make our life challenging - it’s ok to ask for help. We provide a safe in person and virtual space to be able to HEAL!
![Photo of Karolina Lutkiewicz, PhD, RP, PsyD, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6a6ee7d2-6719-4c54-919b-647c2f8b70dc/12/320x400.png)
Karolina Lutkiewicz
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Etobicoke, ON M8X (Online Only)
I am a mental health professional with more than 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families from different backgrounds. I graduated from The Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy (TIRP). I completed Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology and a 2-year post diploma program in Clinical Sexology. I am here to help you cope with your various struggles, in the context of relationships, past experiences, social and cultural backgrounds. If you need healing from trauma, gaining awareness, regulating emotions, exploring needs, and building meaningful connections with yourself and others, I am here.
I am a mental health professional with more than 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families from different backgrounds. I graduated from The Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy (TIRP). I completed Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology and a 2-year post diploma program in Clinical Sexology. I am here to help you cope with your various struggles, in the context of relationships, past experiences, social and cultural backgrounds. If you need healing from trauma, gaining awareness, regulating emotions, exploring needs, and building meaningful connections with yourself and others, I am here.
![Photo of Aleksandra Drozd, RP, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5c4f61d6-609c-4fb8-bade-603e9c9df84b/1/320x400.jpeg)
We all struggle in invisible ways as our lives become inhibited by pressures and expectations of the day to day. We are often further debilitated by our less than perfect past, where old hurts and abandon influence our current choices. Most impacted are our relationships, our work, and our connection to the self. I believe therapy gives us the opportunity to both accept what was and is, and through growth orienting processes help us recreate ourselves into versions that feel more aligned with who we would like to become.
We all struggle in invisible ways as our lives become inhibited by pressures and expectations of the day to day. We are often further debilitated by our less than perfect past, where old hurts and abandon influence our current choices. Most impacted are our relationships, our work, and our connection to the self. I believe therapy gives us the opportunity to both accept what was and is, and through growth orienting processes help us recreate ourselves into versions that feel more aligned with who we would like to become.
![Photo of Paitra Surerus- Marsh - Piece of Mind Counselling, MA, RP, MSW, RSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51696e0a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
You have found this site as you are taking the first step towards change. These first steps are often scary & difficult but we are here to support you! Our highly trained and compassionate therapists provide a range of services that are usually covered by your extended healthcare plan. We strive to create a safe & comfortable environment in which, you will be able to work through the issues that you are finding yourself struggling with. We are dedicated to helping people maintain a state of wellness for themselves & their families. New to our practice: student therapists offering compassionate rates. Please inquire.
You have found this site as you are taking the first step towards change. These first steps are often scary & difficult but we are here to support you! Our highly trained and compassionate therapists provide a range of services that are usually covered by your extended healthcare plan. We strive to create a safe & comfortable environment in which, you will be able to work through the issues that you are finding yourself struggling with. We are dedicated to helping people maintain a state of wellness for themselves & their families. New to our practice: student therapists offering compassionate rates. Please inquire.
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Kate @ Fresh Start Counselling Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4Z (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Kate, a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in the realm of mental health. I specialize in women’s mental health , with a focus on fertility and reproductive issues, relationship challenges, panic and anxiety disorders. With a background in psychology and a deep commitment to fostering positive change, I have dedicated my career to addressing the unique mental health challenges that women often face. With focused sessions, I empower women to navigate complexities, fostering emotional well-being and resilience in diverse life aspects. I envision a world where women feel empowered to prioritize their mental health.
Hi, I’m Kate, a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in the realm of mental health. I specialize in women’s mental health , with a focus on fertility and reproductive issues, relationship challenges, panic and anxiety disorders. With a background in psychology and a deep commitment to fostering positive change, I have dedicated my career to addressing the unique mental health challenges that women often face. With focused sessions, I empower women to navigate complexities, fostering emotional well-being and resilience in diverse life aspects. I envision a world where women feel empowered to prioritize their mental health.
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Innerharmony-Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
London, ON N5W (Online Only)
Difficult emotions, unresolved experiences and life challenges are often a way of telling us something. Stop. Slow down. They also provide a sacred opportunity to connect with your values, needs, inner wisdom and understanding of the self. In our work together, compassion, curiosity, empowerment and reflection are used to provide an opportunity where you can feel safe, heard and understood. I use a blend of therapeutic modalities to best fit your therapeutic needs.
Difficult emotions, unresolved experiences and life challenges are often a way of telling us something. Stop. Slow down. They also provide a sacred opportunity to connect with your values, needs, inner wisdom and understanding of the self. In our work together, compassion, curiosity, empowerment and reflection are used to provide an opportunity where you can feel safe, heard and understood. I use a blend of therapeutic modalities to best fit your therapeutic needs.
![Photo of Larissa Zoubareva, RP, MMT, MTA, FAMI, NMT, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42cde6a6-8c2c-475e-8323-4d26aee7775d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Larissa Zoubareva
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMT, MTA, FAMI, NMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5A
People who may not be able to experience other kinds of psychotherapies are often more open to the benefits of music therapy. You can develop love for life through creative music making, because music plays incredible role in human well-being. I provide a person-centred and evidence-based music therapy/psychotherapy, using a heart-centred model as a representative of the humanistic approach, and a music-centred model as a professional musician, which gives me a wide range of musical and verbal choices for implementing activities and allows me to be flexible in selecting methods and techniques.
People who may not be able to experience other kinds of psychotherapies are often more open to the benefits of music therapy. You can develop love for life through creative music making, because music plays incredible role in human well-being. I provide a person-centred and evidence-based music therapy/psychotherapy, using a heart-centred model as a representative of the humanistic approach, and a music-centred model as a professional musician, which gives me a wide range of musical and verbal choices for implementing activities and allows me to be flexible in selecting methods and techniques.
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Daytime appointments are available online for individuals and couples. I specialize in marriage and couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I am a certified couples therapist in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). It is my privilege to assist clients who are curious and motivated about change. If you are at a crossroads – whether that is a “mid life crisis”, or want to save your marriage or re-vision who you are in various facets of your life - I am here to help. I can assist you to enter on a spiritual path, to invite more love and closeness into your relationships and help you decrease anxiety and depression.
Daytime appointments are available online for individuals and couples. I specialize in marriage and couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I am a certified couples therapist in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). It is my privilege to assist clients who are curious and motivated about change. If you are at a crossroads – whether that is a “mid life crisis”, or want to save your marriage or re-vision who you are in various facets of your life - I am here to help. I can assist you to enter on a spiritual path, to invite more love and closeness into your relationships and help you decrease anxiety and depression.
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Core Centre Inc. provides assessment, consultation and counselling for children, youth and adults. Through our platform we provide online consultations, counselling and therapy with registered psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers. They can assist with a variety of issues, including: learning/academic struggles, behavioural difficulties, developmental delays, autism and relationship problems, among many other challenges.
Core Centre Inc. provides assessment, consultation and counselling for children, youth and adults. Through our platform we provide online consultations, counselling and therapy with registered psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers. They can assist with a variety of issues, including: learning/academic struggles, behavioural difficulties, developmental delays, autism and relationship problems, among many other challenges.
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Female Counsellors
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.