In Person Therapists in Hamilton, ON
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Locke Psychotherapy Group
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Thank you for visiting our profile. Since 2005 we have been a trusted provider of psychotherapy services in Hamilton. Locke Psychotherapy Group prides itself in offering treatments that work. We offer many evidence-based treatments like CBT, EFT, EMDR, and integrative approaches to help clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma, and to work on personal growth. Regardless of what you would like to work on, you will have the opportunity to discuss your goals, needs, and preferred therapy approach with your therapist.
Thank you for visiting our profile. Since 2005 we have been a trusted provider of psychotherapy services in Hamilton. Locke Psychotherapy Group prides itself in offering treatments that work. We offer many evidence-based treatments like CBT, EFT, EMDR, and integrative approaches to help clients work through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma, and to work on personal growth. Regardless of what you would like to work on, you will have the opportunity to discuss your goals, needs, and preferred therapy approach with your therapist.
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Alexis Burger-Heist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
I believe that within each of us lies the potential to heal, to change, and to grow. Sometimes that potential gets clouded by the events in our lives and it can feel impossible to see a path forward. Maybe you’re feeling hopeless, or trapped in endless cycles of self-hatred. Maybe you’ve experienced things that were out of your control and are impacting the way you relate to yourself and exist in the world. Maybe you’re facing challenges related to trauma, fear, or shame, which have impacted the way you treat your body. That’s where I come in. Together, we will work towards creating the life that you want to live.
I believe that within each of us lies the potential to heal, to change, and to grow. Sometimes that potential gets clouded by the events in our lives and it can feel impossible to see a path forward. Maybe you’re feeling hopeless, or trapped in endless cycles of self-hatred. Maybe you’ve experienced things that were out of your control and are impacting the way you relate to yourself and exist in the world. Maybe you’re facing challenges related to trauma, fear, or shame, which have impacted the way you treat your body. That’s where I come in. Together, we will work towards creating the life that you want to live.
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Claire Gosselin, Counselling and Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8L
I work with individuals and offer supervision. Based on an assessment with you, we determine the best approach to meet your goals, and emotional needs towards personal health and growth. A few of the therapeutic approaches I use include, but not limited to, CBT which highlights thoughts, dysfunctional (unhelpful) thinking, and assumptions. We explore the unique meaning you make of situations and events. I also use Emotionally Focussed Therapy, mindfulness techniques that rely on neurosciences to restore emotional integrity, narrative therapy, and reconstruction therapy.
I work with individuals and offer supervision. Based on an assessment with you, we determine the best approach to meet your goals, and emotional needs towards personal health and growth. A few of the therapeutic approaches I use include, but not limited to, CBT which highlights thoughts, dysfunctional (unhelpful) thinking, and assumptions. We explore the unique meaning you make of situations and events. I also use Emotionally Focussed Therapy, mindfulness techniques that rely on neurosciences to restore emotional integrity, narrative therapy, and reconstruction therapy.
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Mary Vuksanovic
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Are you having difficulty coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, traumatic experiences or challenging life transitions? Do you feel like you are constantly in fight-or-flight mode? These challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, dysregulated and unmotivated, affecting your daily life, work, school and relationships. But don't worry, you're not alone. I'm here to help you find lasting relief and make a positive change. Get your life back by developing effective skills and tools to overcome these challenging experiences!
Are you having difficulty coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, traumatic experiences or challenging life transitions? Do you feel like you are constantly in fight-or-flight mode? These challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, dysregulated and unmotivated, affecting your daily life, work, school and relationships. But don't worry, you're not alone. I'm here to help you find lasting relief and make a positive change. Get your life back by developing effective skills and tools to overcome these challenging experiences!
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Dawn Associates
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9B
We offer confidential in person and virtual services.
Are you feeling stressed due to your job or workplace, family relationships or dealing with school or peers? Do you have trauma or distressing memories that are intruding on your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious and distressed about your situation or the issues in your life? Are you ready to talk to a therapist who can help you to navigate the problems, and work with you to reduce your anxious and negative thoughts?
We offer confidential in person and virtual services.
Are you feeling stressed due to your job or workplace, family relationships or dealing with school or peers? Do you have trauma or distressing memories that are intruding on your ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious and distressed about your situation or the issues in your life? Are you ready to talk to a therapist who can help you to navigate the problems, and work with you to reduce your anxious and negative thoughts?
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We all go through difficulties in our lives, ranging from frustrating, distressing, to traumatic. Mental Health struggles can complicate our interaction with the world, causing problems in many parts of life, including socially, with family, in employment or legally. Getting some advice, coping techniques or in depth treatment can be helpful to provide relief to yourself and improve interactions with those around you.
We all go through difficulties in our lives, ranging from frustrating, distressing, to traumatic. Mental Health struggles can complicate our interaction with the world, causing problems in many parts of life, including socially, with family, in employment or legally. Getting some advice, coping techniques or in depth treatment can be helpful to provide relief to yourself and improve interactions with those around you.
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The goal of my practice is to provide a safe, and supportive environment, creating space for you to process your thoughts and emotions. I work alongside clients to create a life with authentic joy and develop a "toolbox" of skills. These skills help deal with negative emotion regulation, impulsive reactions and effective communication. I will tailor each session to your individual needs, drawing on various modalities such as Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy with a trauma-informed lens.
The goal of my practice is to provide a safe, and supportive environment, creating space for you to process your thoughts and emotions. I work alongside clients to create a life with authentic joy and develop a "toolbox" of skills. These skills help deal with negative emotion regulation, impulsive reactions and effective communication. I will tailor each session to your individual needs, drawing on various modalities such as Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy with a trauma-informed lens.
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Hey there! I'm Alex and I am a registered social worker and trauma therapist. I have always been incredibly passionate about working with trauma and have dedicated my career to gaining knowledge and expertise on how to effectively and safely work with it. My professional background largely involves hospital work in the emergency department, mobile crisis, and outpatient mental health. I have a special interest in supporting fellow healthcare workers and first responders given my own experience working in a high stress environment with frequent trauma exposure.
Hey there! I'm Alex and I am a registered social worker and trauma therapist. I have always been incredibly passionate about working with trauma and have dedicated my career to gaining knowledge and expertise on how to effectively and safely work with it. My professional background largely involves hospital work in the emergency department, mobile crisis, and outpatient mental health. I have a special interest in supporting fellow healthcare workers and first responders given my own experience working in a high stress environment with frequent trauma exposure.
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Karrie Generoux
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, RSW, CYW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
I can offer skills and strategies both in person and online an empathic and compassionate way.
Hi, I'm Karrie. I am a passionate Registered Psychotherapist for individuals presenting with a variety of mental health concerns such anxiety, mood, and are having difficulty regulating their emotions. Although most of my work has been focused with children’s mental health, I can help support all individuals including children, youth, adolescents and adults who are struggling to regulate emotions and cope with daily stressors. I specialize in issues related to anxiety, mood, ADHD and behaviours and can offer strategies related to parenting, relationships and improving mental well being.
I can offer skills and strategies both in person and online an empathic and compassionate way.
Hi, I'm Karrie. I am a passionate Registered Psychotherapist for individuals presenting with a variety of mental health concerns such anxiety, mood, and are having difficulty regulating their emotions. Although most of my work has been focused with children’s mental health, I can help support all individuals including children, youth, adolescents and adults who are struggling to regulate emotions and cope with daily stressors. I specialize in issues related to anxiety, mood, ADHD and behaviours and can offer strategies related to parenting, relationships and improving mental well being.
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In challenging seasons, we all need support in cultivating healing and hope. I have been practicing compassionate psychotherapy with individuals and families for over 11 years. Clients looking for support in mental health challenges, relationship or parenting struggles, grief, as well as those pursuing personal growth, are all welcome.
In challenging seasons, we all need support in cultivating healing and hope. I have been practicing compassionate psychotherapy with individuals and families for over 11 years. Clients looking for support in mental health challenges, relationship or parenting struggles, grief, as well as those pursuing personal growth, are all welcome.
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Now Accepting New Clients For In Person and Online Therapy, with No Wait List! We understand that when sad, bad or stressful events happen throughout your life (no matter how BIG or how SMALL!), it can change how you see yourself, other people and the world around you. When you go looking for help it can be hard to know where to start, but I'm here to help you start to make the changes you are looking for. Our team is dedicated to offering more than just talk therapy, but are trauma specialists offering evidence based treatment.
Now Accepting New Clients For In Person and Online Therapy, with No Wait List! We understand that when sad, bad or stressful events happen throughout your life (no matter how BIG or how SMALL!), it can change how you see yourself, other people and the world around you. When you go looking for help it can be hard to know where to start, but I'm here to help you start to make the changes you are looking for. Our team is dedicated to offering more than just talk therapy, but are trauma specialists offering evidence based treatment.
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My name is Katie Ritchie and I support individuals with a wide variety of a personal challenges in a collaborative and strength-based manner. I welcome clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety (including intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, social phobia), depression, life transitions, addictions, and LGBT/non-binary issues.
My name is Katie Ritchie and I support individuals with a wide variety of a personal challenges in a collaborative and strength-based manner. I welcome clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety (including intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, social phobia), depression, life transitions, addictions, and LGBT/non-binary issues.
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Andrea Dorman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BKin, DC, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8H
I am offering affordable (pay what you can) therapy as part of my masters in counselling internship. Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, and I am passionate about supporting you as you navigate through stress, frustration, and uncertainty. The journey to understanding these emotions and uncovering their roots doesn’t have to be done alone. In our empathic, non-judgmental therapy sessions, we’ll work together to identify and address the sources of your feelings, equipping you with tools to overcome them and build a more resilient, balanced life.
I am offering affordable (pay what you can) therapy as part of my masters in counselling internship. Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, and I am passionate about supporting you as you navigate through stress, frustration, and uncertainty. The journey to understanding these emotions and uncovering their roots doesn’t have to be done alone. In our empathic, non-judgmental therapy sessions, we’ll work together to identify and address the sources of your feelings, equipping you with tools to overcome them and build a more resilient, balanced life.
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Sarah Stockall
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C
Accepting NEW clients! Do you feel like your anxiety, mood, and past traumas are consuming your life and keeping you stuck? Does your pain make you feel hopeless and prevent you from living life to the fullest? Do you struggle in your relationships and feel disconnected from yourself and others? I hope to offer you a safe and comfortable space to navigate life’s challenges and help you achieve whatever goals you want to achieve. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey of reconnection with others and your authentic self.
Accepting NEW clients! Do you feel like your anxiety, mood, and past traumas are consuming your life and keeping you stuck? Does your pain make you feel hopeless and prevent you from living life to the fullest? Do you struggle in your relationships and feel disconnected from yourself and others? I hope to offer you a safe and comfortable space to navigate life’s challenges and help you achieve whatever goals you want to achieve. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you on your journey of reconnection with others and your authentic self.
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I have over 25 years clinical experience. Including, 15 years experience working with youth and their families. I have treated youth suffering from eating disorders, somatic disorders, conversion disorders, illness anxiety, school avoidance, substance abuse, chronic illnesses and gender diverse youth and their families. I am interested in working with children, adolescents and emerging adults and their families wishing to explore barriers to their life goals, including anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation and relationship difficulties.
I have over 25 years clinical experience. Including, 15 years experience working with youth and their families. I have treated youth suffering from eating disorders, somatic disorders, conversion disorders, illness anxiety, school avoidance, substance abuse, chronic illnesses and gender diverse youth and their families. I am interested in working with children, adolescents and emerging adults and their families wishing to explore barriers to their life goals, including anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation and relationship difficulties.
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Can you imagine if therapy took place while hiking through the forest, sunbathing in a field of wildflowers, chilling with some chickens, sitting around a campfire or simply from the comfort of your kitchen table? I believe that therapy has a real image problem that could be improved by embracing a healing realm which includes mother nature, play and genuine human connection. If you are considering therapy for you or someone you care about, but the thought of sitting in an office turns you off, then let's connect where you're at, or where I'm at: on 25 aces in Hamilton's wild west Flamborough!
Can you imagine if therapy took place while hiking through the forest, sunbathing in a field of wildflowers, chilling with some chickens, sitting around a campfire or simply from the comfort of your kitchen table? I believe that therapy has a real image problem that could be improved by embracing a healing realm which includes mother nature, play and genuine human connection. If you are considering therapy for you or someone you care about, but the thought of sitting in an office turns you off, then let's connect where you're at, or where I'm at: on 25 aces in Hamilton's wild west Flamborough!
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Allow me to be fellow travellers in your life journey and to be your wellness and psychological flexibility coach. You CAN overcome life’s challenges and become more Open, Aware, and Engaged in Growth opportunities by putting wise effort and committed action.
Allow me to be fellow travellers in your life journey and to be your wellness and psychological flexibility coach. You CAN overcome life’s challenges and become more Open, Aware, and Engaged in Growth opportunities by putting wise effort and committed action.
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Finding a “good fit” therapist when you need it most can feel truly overwhelming. If you struggle with relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, a life transition, disordered eating or body image issues, a general emotional exhaustion, or a possible sense of unworthiness, we may be able to help. The Cove Therapy offers virtual and in-person therapy to individuals with experiences of trauma & grief, anxiety & depression, eating disorders & complicated body image. Feeling connected to your therapist is very important, and we will work to connect you with a therapist that feels most right for you.
Finding a “good fit” therapist when you need it most can feel truly overwhelming. If you struggle with relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, a life transition, disordered eating or body image issues, a general emotional exhaustion, or a possible sense of unworthiness, we may be able to help. The Cove Therapy offers virtual and in-person therapy to individuals with experiences of trauma & grief, anxiety & depression, eating disorders & complicated body image. Feeling connected to your therapist is very important, and we will work to connect you with a therapist that feels most right for you.
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Melissa Riewald - Spoken Shore
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BSW, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8S
Accepting new clients! - I’m so glad you’re here. Life can feel messy, confusing, and out of balance sometimes, and we all need someone to talk to. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, a long-standing issue, or recent curve ball you didn’t see coming, I believe change is possible and that we all have within us resilience and an innate capacity to heal. I work from an evidence-based, mindfulness-based perspective and believe firmly that healing happens on the foundation of a trusting, authentic relationship. I’m confident that together we can find a new and hopeful way forward.
Accepting new clients! - I’m so glad you’re here. Life can feel messy, confusing, and out of balance sometimes, and we all need someone to talk to. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, a long-standing issue, or recent curve ball you didn’t see coming, I believe change is possible and that we all have within us resilience and an innate capacity to heal. I work from an evidence-based, mindfulness-based perspective and believe firmly that healing happens on the foundation of a trusting, authentic relationship. I’m confident that together we can find a new and hopeful way forward.
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Lindsay has over 9 years of experience in the field of Addictions and Mental Health. She is experienced in supporting clients with relationship and interpersonal challenges, childhood and developmental trauma, mood disorders, PTSD and personality disorders. Additionally, Lindsay works with complex mental health challenges and individuals struggling with suicidal ideations or self-harming behaviours. She is experienced working directly with first responders, responding to acute crises and mental health challenges in the community.
Lindsay has over 9 years of experience in the field of Addictions and Mental Health. She is experienced in supporting clients with relationship and interpersonal challenges, childhood and developmental trauma, mood disorders, PTSD and personality disorders. Additionally, Lindsay works with complex mental health challenges and individuals struggling with suicidal ideations or self-harming behaviours. She is experienced working directly with first responders, responding to acute crises and mental health challenges in the community.