Female Therapists in Waterdown, ON
Hanna Watkins
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterdown, ON L0R
Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns, struggling to find better ways to address situations even though you know what you're doing isn't working? By focusing on relationships and attachment, I can help you get unstuck, and gain greater insight into why you do what you do, and what else might be helpful. Navigate and heal the burdens you carry. Move forward from painful dynamics. Be the best person you can be. Build the kind of relationships you desire. As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, I offer individual therapy, couples counselling, and family therapy (18+).
Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns, struggling to find better ways to address situations even though you know what you're doing isn't working? By focusing on relationships and attachment, I can help you get unstuck, and gain greater insight into why you do what you do, and what else might be helpful. Navigate and heal the burdens you carry. Move forward from painful dynamics. Be the best person you can be. Build the kind of relationships you desire. As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist, I offer individual therapy, couples counselling, and family therapy (18+).
I believe that we're at our strongest when we have meaningful, supportive connections in our lives. My focus is on developing these types of connections with my clients - ones where they feel genuinely cared for, safe, and supported in their journey towards feeling more fulfilled in their lives. My aim is always to help my clients feel heard, empowered, and more confident in their ability to navigate struggles. I'm always in their corner, and it's important to me that they feel this way. At the end of the day, feeling like I've provided someone with meaningful and support is why I love this work.
I believe that we're at our strongest when we have meaningful, supportive connections in our lives. My focus is on developing these types of connections with my clients - ones where they feel genuinely cared for, safe, and supported in their journey towards feeling more fulfilled in their lives. My aim is always to help my clients feel heard, empowered, and more confident in their ability to navigate struggles. I'm always in their corner, and it's important to me that they feel this way. At the end of the day, feeling like I've provided someone with meaningful and support is why I love this work.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards wellness by looking for help. I can promise you that if selected I am committed to helping you navigate the ups and downs of your life. Being a Psychotherapist isn't just a job for me; it's my passion. Through my own life experiences as a wife, mother, daughter, and friend, I've gained deep insights that I will bring to the table. These insights along with my formal education will help me relate better to your joys and challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you better.
Congratulations for taking the first step towards wellness by looking for help. I can promise you that if selected I am committed to helping you navigate the ups and downs of your life. Being a Psychotherapist isn't just a job for me; it's my passion. Through my own life experiences as a wife, mother, daughter, and friend, I've gained deep insights that I will bring to the table. These insights along with my formal education will help me relate better to your joys and challenges. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you better.
Lotus Counselling Services, Stephanie Kolaski
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Waterdown, ON L0R
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a focus on supporting individuals living with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and substance use concerns. After becoming a mother myself, my passion shifted towards perinatal (mental health from pregnancy to postpartum) concerns. I am currently registered as a Perinatal Mental Health therapist with Postpartum Support International. I work with mothers/parents to understand the changes that becoming a parent brings, challenge societal beliefs and expectations, and explore their new identity as a parent.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a focus on supporting individuals living with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and substance use concerns. After becoming a mother myself, my passion shifted towards perinatal (mental health from pregnancy to postpartum) concerns. I am currently registered as a Perinatal Mental Health therapist with Postpartum Support International. I work with mothers/parents to understand the changes that becoming a parent brings, challenge societal beliefs and expectations, and explore their new identity as a parent.
Domenique Mirra | Anxiety | Self-Esteem | Relationships | Grief | Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BHSc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterdown, ON L8B
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed and exhausted from trying to have it all figured out? You find yourself stuck over-comparing, over-thinking and over-doing. People-pleasing feels like second nature. Imposter syndrome is plaguing your system and you find yourself riddled with self-doubt. “Am I doing enough?” “Will I ever succeed?” “I feel like a fraud!” The next step always feels daunting because your mind is on overdrive with to-do lists and self-limiting beliefs. Maybe you find yourself over-analyzing situations, outcomes, or things that haven’t even happened. It’s difficult to set boundaries, and you are feeling disconnected.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed and exhausted from trying to have it all figured out? You find yourself stuck over-comparing, over-thinking and over-doing. People-pleasing feels like second nature. Imposter syndrome is plaguing your system and you find yourself riddled with self-doubt. “Am I doing enough?” “Will I ever succeed?” “I feel like a fraud!” The next step always feels daunting because your mind is on overdrive with to-do lists and self-limiting beliefs. Maybe you find yourself over-analyzing situations, outcomes, or things that haven’t even happened. It’s difficult to set boundaries, and you are feeling disconnected.
We all experience times in life when we feel overwhelmed, anxious or in grief. Life's challenges can sometimes take a toll on our sense of well-being. When anxiety, fear, grief or relationship difficulties arise you may feel even more vulnerable. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore your feelings, uncover insights and develop greater self-awareness and compassion. Together we can create new coping skills that will support you and your loved ones during these exceptional times.
We all experience times in life when we feel overwhelmed, anxious or in grief. Life's challenges can sometimes take a toll on our sense of well-being. When anxiety, fear, grief or relationship difficulties arise you may feel even more vulnerable. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore your feelings, uncover insights and develop greater self-awareness and compassion. Together we can create new coping skills that will support you and your loved ones during these exceptional times.
Lotus Counselling Services, Jen Doyle
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Waterdown, ON L0R
With over 15 years of experience in mental health, Jen has developed the ability to support her clients through transitions and challenges that often lead to stress and overwhelm. Jen is an outgoing and positive person with a natural empathy towards her therapy clients. Her personality and experience intersect to create a therapeutic space that cultivates safety, understanding and a foundation for change. Jen will support you to reconnect with the inner strength to overcome life’s challenges while cultivating wellness, purpose, and joy.
With over 15 years of experience in mental health, Jen has developed the ability to support her clients through transitions and challenges that often lead to stress and overwhelm. Jen is an outgoing and positive person with a natural empathy towards her therapy clients. Her personality and experience intersect to create a therapeutic space that cultivates safety, understanding and a foundation for change. Jen will support you to reconnect with the inner strength to overcome life’s challenges while cultivating wellness, purpose, and joy.
Lotus Counselling Services, Kailey Tufford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterdown, ON L0R
Hello and welcome to my profile. My name is Kailey Tufford and I am an experienced clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of eating disorders for adolescents, adults and their families. I hold a Masters degree in Social Work from Windsor University and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Ryerson University and have international experience focused on eating disorders in the UK and Australia. I am experienced in providing psychotherapy for individuals managing body image concerns as well as any co-occuring anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion regulation, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome to my profile. My name is Kailey Tufford and I am an experienced clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of eating disorders for adolescents, adults and their families. I hold a Masters degree in Social Work from Windsor University and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Ryerson University and have international experience focused on eating disorders in the UK and Australia. I am experienced in providing psychotherapy for individuals managing body image concerns as well as any co-occuring anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion regulation, and life transitions.
If you are here, you are taking the first step to getting help. People experience different challenges in their lives that are sometimes difficult to work through alone. Recognizing we need support and asking for it is often the hardest part, and congratulations for reaching out. Together we can make sense of the challenges, and achieve a healthier, happier life. I would like to walk with you in this journey by helping you create the changes you want to make in your life and in your relationships. By providing a safe and empathetic space, you can explore those challenges in your life.
If you are here, you are taking the first step to getting help. People experience different challenges in their lives that are sometimes difficult to work through alone. Recognizing we need support and asking for it is often the hardest part, and congratulations for reaching out. Together we can make sense of the challenges, and achieve a healthier, happier life. I would like to walk with you in this journey by helping you create the changes you want to make in your life and in your relationships. By providing a safe and empathetic space, you can explore those challenges in your life.
Having grown up between two cultures, I have blended the characteristics of Western and Eastern psychotherapy modalities and believe we can eliminate the stigma surrounding therapy by openly discussing mental health and educating ourselves. With keen insights and evidence-based practices, I wish to help individuals navigate challenges, cultivate emotional regulation, and foster healthier relationships by helping them recognize the intricate balance between thoughts, emotions, and feelings.
Having grown up between two cultures, I have blended the characteristics of Western and Eastern psychotherapy modalities and believe we can eliminate the stigma surrounding therapy by openly discussing mental health and educating ourselves. With keen insights and evidence-based practices, I wish to help individuals navigate challenges, cultivate emotional regulation, and foster healthier relationships by helping them recognize the intricate balance between thoughts, emotions, and feelings.
I work with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues. I specialize in sexual abuse and have worked extensively with issues related to male childhood sexual abuse. I am a certified CBT, EFT, and SFT clinician with years of experience in the Employment Assistance program, helping employees and their families manage health related problems that may affect their performance. I regularly integrate DBT and Narrative therapy into my practice. Learning from my lived experiences, I am passionate about practising from an anti-oppressive and inclusion framework
I work with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues. I specialize in sexual abuse and have worked extensively with issues related to male childhood sexual abuse. I am a certified CBT, EFT, and SFT clinician with years of experience in the Employment Assistance program, helping employees and their families manage health related problems that may affect their performance. I regularly integrate DBT and Narrative therapy into my practice. Learning from my lived experiences, I am passionate about practising from an anti-oppressive and inclusion framework
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Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waterdown, ON L0R
Hello, my name is Julie and welcome to my profile. I am a registered social worker with a Master of Social Work degree and over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. This includes the women's correctional system, hospital mental health, community mental health and primary health care. Within the past 10 years as counsellor, I have extensive experience working with individuals in the areas of: anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, self-worth concerns, situational stressors and life transitions.
Hello, my name is Julie and welcome to my profile. I am a registered social worker with a Master of Social Work degree and over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. This includes the women's correctional system, hospital mental health, community mental health and primary health care. Within the past 10 years as counsellor, I have extensive experience working with individuals in the areas of: anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, trauma, self-worth concerns, situational stressors and life transitions.
Hello! I'm Laura. As a mother myself, my passion is helping other mothers and individuals within their parenting journey. It takes a village as they say. Together, we can have meaningful conversations that align with your parenting style and goals. I provide evidence-based information to support your parenting choices and help you avoid the overwhelming internet rabbit hole. Whether it's anxiety, depression, child development, or relationship challenges, I am here to listen and support you. I meet with both children and adults up to 12 years old. Let's dive deep and find what brings you the quality of life you envision.
Hello! I'm Laura. As a mother myself, my passion is helping other mothers and individuals within their parenting journey. It takes a village as they say. Together, we can have meaningful conversations that align with your parenting style and goals. I provide evidence-based information to support your parenting choices and help you avoid the overwhelming internet rabbit hole. Whether it's anxiety, depression, child development, or relationship challenges, I am here to listen and support you. I meet with both children and adults up to 12 years old. Let's dive deep and find what brings you the quality of life you envision.
Hani is a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with people living with intense emotions and works with them to help alleviate suffering and learning skills to assist them develop emotion regulation. Hani has worked in a variety of mental health settings throughout her 18 year career including acute in-patient psychiatric units, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Day Hospital Programs and currently at the Borderline Personality Disorder Service at St. Joseph's Healthcare in Hamilton.
Hani is a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with people living with intense emotions and works with them to help alleviate suffering and learning skills to assist them develop emotion regulation. Hani has worked in a variety of mental health settings throughout her 18 year career including acute in-patient psychiatric units, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Day Hospital Programs and currently at the Borderline Personality Disorder Service at St. Joseph's Healthcare in Hamilton.
I have been providing therapy for many years and I consider it an honour to come along side others (individuals, couples and families) as they seek change and transformation. When you are faced with life's unexpected challenges, distress or overwhelming anxieties, seeking help and consulting with a therapist is a significant step.
I have been providing therapy for many years and I consider it an honour to come along side others (individuals, couples and families) as they seek change and transformation. When you are faced with life's unexpected challenges, distress or overwhelming anxieties, seeking help and consulting with a therapist is a significant step.
Do you struggle with a sense of feeling disconnected from yourself and/or others? Do you wonder if life should feel better in some way? I believe that not taking time for your own needs and mental health can negatively impact you in the long run. I work with individuals and couples to address their concerns and guide them through some of life’s most challenging matters. Life can often present us with unexpected challenges and adversities which require us to initiate change. I can help you explore and navigate concerns such grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, eating and body image concerns and more.
Do you struggle with a sense of feeling disconnected from yourself and/or others? Do you wonder if life should feel better in some way? I believe that not taking time for your own needs and mental health can negatively impact you in the long run. I work with individuals and couples to address their concerns and guide them through some of life’s most challenging matters. Life can often present us with unexpected challenges and adversities which require us to initiate change. I can help you explore and navigate concerns such grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, eating and body image concerns and more.
Lorraine A Jeffrey
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Waterdown, ON L8B (Online Only)
I believe that life is a journey, with peaks and valley’s and we can get stuck or lost at times. It is at these times that we need some support, someone to talk to who can assist us in exploring issues in a safe and caring environment . If life has been hard, stressful, confusing or if you are going through personal or relationship challenges, it may be time to reach out for support to assist you.
I believe that life is a journey, with peaks and valley’s and we can get stuck or lost at times. It is at these times that we need some support, someone to talk to who can assist us in exploring issues in a safe and caring environment . If life has been hard, stressful, confusing or if you are going through personal or relationship challenges, it may be time to reach out for support to assist you.
Lotus Counselling Services, Elisha Schafer
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterdown, ON L0R
Feeling like you're stuck in a loop with anxiety, depression, or OCD? Craving understanding, better ways to cope, and some peace amid the turmoil? You're not just aiming to 'get by' - you're determined to regain control, to truly thrive. As an experienced psychotherapist, I can equip you with practical, scientifically-backed strategies to manage these unwelcome feelings. Let's collaborate to swap out stress for coping skills, transforming hurdles into opportunities for growth. You deserve a future that is not dictated by your current struggles and challenges. Let's chart a new course, together (and with Marvel the therapy dog)
Feeling like you're stuck in a loop with anxiety, depression, or OCD? Craving understanding, better ways to cope, and some peace amid the turmoil? You're not just aiming to 'get by' - you're determined to regain control, to truly thrive. As an experienced psychotherapist, I can equip you with practical, scientifically-backed strategies to manage these unwelcome feelings. Let's collaborate to swap out stress for coping skills, transforming hurdles into opportunities for growth. You deserve a future that is not dictated by your current struggles and challenges. Let's chart a new course, together (and with Marvel the therapy dog)
Lotus Counselling Services, Hee Joo Lim
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Waterdown, ON L0R
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Hee Joo. I am a Registered Social Worker, that believes in authentic, non-judgemental therapeutic engagement that meets you where you are at in life. My practice opens up space for you and I to work together in a safe and supportive environment for us to explore those difficult emotions, thoughts, and situations that you’re currently experiencing – helping you to shape your journey towards wellness.
Hello, my name is Hee Joo. I am a Registered Social Worker, that believes in authentic, non-judgemental therapeutic engagement that meets you where you are at in life. My practice opens up space for you and I to work together in a safe and supportive environment for us to explore those difficult emotions, thoughts, and situations that you’re currently experiencing – helping you to shape your journey towards wellness.
Allison C. Restagno
PhD, MSc, B MUS, SummaCL, DMus
Verified Verified
Waterdown, ON L8B (Online Only)
It is my firm belief that everyone deserves someone to talk to, and to pour out what has been long kept in their heart, body, mind, spirit, and soul. It is with that belief, that I offer my skills, and trained ear as a counselor, in order to help you navigate through this situation that you are finding yourself going through. You are never alone. Although it may feel like this at this very moment, you are stronger than you think that you are. Real strength, in my opinion, is being able to be vulnerable, being able to disclose a hidden problem or area of great pain, and to deal with this 'head on', and with someone who can help you.
It is my firm belief that everyone deserves someone to talk to, and to pour out what has been long kept in their heart, body, mind, spirit, and soul. It is with that belief, that I offer my skills, and trained ear as a counselor, in order to help you navigate through this situation that you are finding yourself going through. You are never alone. Although it may feel like this at this very moment, you are stronger than you think that you are. Real strength, in my opinion, is being able to be vulnerable, being able to disclose a hidden problem or area of great pain, and to deal with this 'head on', and with someone who can help you.
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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.