Therapists in Hamilton, ON

It's not just you. You're not alone! The last few years have been extra hard. Having a safe place to decompress, receive validation and learn new skills can make things easier. We all have the ability to heal ourselves, but any kind of therapy is hard work. I work with families experiencing relational issues and couples who need to learn or relearn how to work together. The end goal is different for each client, but we will work together to get you to a spot where you feel at ease. For those suffering with trauma or anxiety, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is offered as well.

Sometimes, when the pain that we encounter in life is overwhelming, we can find ourselves feeling stuck, consumed by emotional struggle, and disconnected from what matters most to us. As we wrestle with difficult feelings like self-doubt, self-judgment, shame, hopelessness, or fear, we can begin to believe that there must be something broken inside of us. Instead of feeling engaged in life and tapped into self-enriching behaviours, we can find ourselves being pulled away from our heart’s deepest desires for who we want to be.

I believe it takes courage to take this first step in reaching out for help. Life is full of challenges and roadblocks that can often be difficult to move past or face alone. In therapy we will work on things that are of concern to you and at a pace that feels right for you. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, grief, or relationship issues. My niche is in working with women struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss or postpartum challenges.

Are you having difficulty maintaining a positive work-life balance and navigating your past or current experiences? Struggling with obsessive compulsions or avoiding situations you deep down wish you could enjoy? Being stressed can leave us feeling disconnected, unworthy, and underappreciated. You may feel overwhelmed by daily tasks, social interactions, or experience self-guilt. Many experiences can make these feelings of stress overpower the more positive aspects of life. Together, we can work through your experiences to understand these new or lingering emotions. You can once again be the best version of yourself.

Trauma specific therapy downtown and online! You have dedicated your life's work on the front lines, helping others in your community. You are a community member, counsellor, social worker, a teacher, a therapist, a police officer or paramedic, a nurse, a physician, a peer support worker, etc. We are skilled professionals who have specialized in working with helpers. We often call ourselves "therapists for therapists". We also work with first responders, teachers and healthcare professionals. We have understanding of the costs of caring and can support you while you are carrying the trauma stories of your clients or community.

Welcome! As a senior student Psychotherapist-In-Training with an extensive counselling background I offer experienced support at affordable sliding-scale rates. I came to this work after many years as a client, experiencing first-hand the transformative healing and personal growth that is possible through a trusting relationship with a Therapist. My role in our therapy is to listen closely and support you in ways tailored to your individual needs so that you may understand yourself more deeply, connect with your own agency, expand your capacity, and feel greater ease in your daily life. Please check out my website for more!

I find therapy can be a branch that reaches in, something strong you use to pull yourself from a harsh inner world to more solid ground. If you feel overwhelmed or raw, what you're experiencing isn't a problem with who you are. Plenty is hard in this world. Add in factors like your history, systemic barriers, learned habits, vulnerabilities, traumas, or feelings that overwhelm your capacities right now - it can be exhausting. At best. The hopeful news is that you can change your experience: gain understanding and strength, interrupt patterns, create your solid ground, and move in a direction that's in line with what matters to you.

I provide a safe place for clients to share their most vulnerable thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I help you figure out what is keeping you stuck and work with you toward the goals that you believe will make your life more fulfilling. I do this by helping you challenge thoughts and beliefs that leave you feeling sad or anxious, helping you understand and share your emotions with others, and by aiding you in changing behaviours you no longer find useful. I use a combination of Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

You're overwhelmed by worries, low mood, stress, grief, or impostor syndrome. Daily life feels like you're just going through the motions and you are sliding further away from where you thought you'd be. But you are not alone and it won't always be this hard. People come to therapy to move away from feelings of overwhelm, trust themselves again, and to find your voice again. We will create a relationship built on curiosity, compassion, and the belief that you are stronger than you think. Couples therapy for couples facing challenges in their relationship as (new) parents also offered.

Are you thinking about taking steps towards healing and growth? My practice is guided by the principles of integrity, non-judgement, collaboration, curiosity and compassion. I view my clients holistically, and regard what they bring to therapy as subject to nuance. I spent over 10 years doing community-based harm reduction work. I am well-versed in working with clients to build an atmosphere where they feel safe, equipped, and empowered to address and overcome their unique challenges. I understand that such spaces can only be created by actively listening to and applying feedback from my clients and adapting my practice accordingly.

Has life become so overwhelming that it is hard to know where to start and how to move forward? Are emotions surfacing and do you feel like it’s time to address them? Is anxiety, depression, stress, grief or trauma negatively affecting your life and do you wish there was a way to change this? Are you experiencing constant worry or stress and wishing that things were different? Are you interested in learning to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and exploring new perspectives?

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS My name is Julia Sormaz and I have a desire for supporting individuals from a client-centered approach, meeting clients where they're at and working in collaboration to provide effective help. I have a masters degree in counselling Psychology, Bachelor degree in Psychology and Post-Graduate Certificate in addictions and mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have been struggling with substance use, behavioural concerns, life transitions such as loss, becoming a new mom and relationship challenges, family and parenting challenges and mental health.

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.

We live in a continually growing, fast-paced world where it can be hard to accomplish all that we need in a day, let alone finding time to prioritize our mental well-being or relationships. I work with individuals and families who are seeking to understand themselves better and to deepen feelings of safety and connection within their relationships, but may feel stuck or uncertain about where to start. I believe that each person holds the answers within themselves and through our work together, you will uncover and build on your unique inner resources in order to make meaningful changes in your life.

As an individual and family counsellor/therapist, I work alongside youth and adult clients to explore mental health challenges, life transitions, neurodivergence, couple and family relationships, and alleviating the impact of oppressive social structures on mental wellbeing. I have a particular interest in supporting folks who are seeking a deeper understanding of the impact of their environment and their intersecting identities and experiences on their wellbeing and sense of self. I offer therapy in English and Arabic for individuals and families in British Columbia and Ontario.

People deserve to feel heard and valued, especially when facing the storms of life, so I work to create a presence that honours this. I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed, existential framework, seeking to honour each persons own unique experiences related to their particular intersectionalities. Working also from a spiritually-integrated perspective allows me to explore with clients the impact of spiritual wellness, with interspiritual and intercultural sensitivity. If you are experiencing distress related to meaning, identity, and/or spirituality, you will find a non-judgmental presence in which to safely explore.

Accepting NEW Clients – Do you want to work through past experiences, present day stressors, low self-esteem, anxiety, and low moods? Are you tired of the cycle of feeling not 'good enough' or people pleasing? Do you want to learn more about ADHD or managing it? Do you always feel exhausted and drained but aren't sure why? Do you feel resistant to self-compassion or want to learn how to practice it? Have lingering trauma affecting your life or relationships? We'll work together at a pace that feels good to you and shape a path forward that reconnects you with yourself and your goals.

Want a supportive, compassionate & knowledgeable psychologist to help you overcome stress, anxiety, low mood, difficult relationships, trauma or addiction? Want someone to help you finally get unstuck? Sometimes life leaves us feeling overwhelmed, discouraged & unhappy. We can all benefit from an understanding therapist who listens non-judgmentally, encourages, & guides us towards greater clarity, improved symptoms and a new-felt sense of inner calm. Every person & situation is unique, & deserving of individualized, specialized consideration & attention. Let us help you find yourself again!

Emotional pain is awful: not knowing when or even if it will end! The distress we go through in a lifetime from so many sources can feel unbearable at times. I work with people at all ages & stages to lift out of Depression, learn to regulate strong emotions such as Anxiety, Anger, Shame, & Grief; relationship problems; parenting struggles; processing trauma; caring for elderly; issues with aging and health; stress from work/school; improving youth mental health. I aim to create a safe & supportive therapeutic relationship with warmth, compassion, & humour to help clients develop inner resources and Mindfulness to meet life.

Accepting NEW Patients - Are you curious about ADHD but aren't sure how to seek out an accurate diagnosis? Are you tired of being on a waitlist through your doctor, and you're ready to start the assessment process now? Are you tired of always feeling like it's not "just" anxiety or "just" depression or "just" the other thing that health providers have labelled you with? Have you found other assessment processes seem overwhelming, time consuming, or costly? We get it - as lived experience practitioners, we know that not all care is neuroinclusive.

It can be hard to ask for help and reaching out to a therapist can be scary idea! From experience, therapy can be a transformational space where you can create real change. I hope to offer you a safe and non-judgement place to explore and work on the challenges you are currently experiencing. I have been a registered social worker for over 10 years and have worked with people experiencing various difficulties including social anxiety, separation anxiety, OCD, generalized anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parent-child conflict, school, emotion challenges and family conflict.

As a therapist, my goal is to walk with you through your journey of self-discovery. Sometimes it isn't very comfortable to explore who we are, but at other times, it is enlightening and insightful to experience your most authentic self. Coming to therapy is a big step, and from personal experience, I understand and appreciate that hesitancy.

On the inside you’re unravelling. Overwhelmed and exhausted, stuck in the same day to day survival mode and feeling like you’ve lost yourself. Maybe you’re not quite sure when or how it happened, but somewhere along the line, life happened, and you no longer know who you are, your relationship with your partner doesn’t feel as close as it once did, or maybe your parenting isn’t what you imagined it would be. Where did your pleasure and purpose in life go? You built a beautiful life, but it’s harder than you imagined, and you feel like you’re failing.

Sometimes life can feel challenging and hard and we might lose ourselves a little along the way. This is when we need to slow down and take a deep breath. Reaching out for support can be a very effective way to feel less alone and figure out your next steps. I provide a non-judgmental space so clients can feel safe to openly share their thoughts, emotions and experiences. I specialize in helping individuals learn and apply new skills and strategies that help make impactful shifts that lead to meaningful change.