Therapists in Ontario

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Emily Alton
Emily Alton
I believe each client has unique needs which is why I take my lead from each client. Whether you’re feeling lonely, isolated, unwanted, or stressed; I will take the time to get to know your concerns first. Once we have identified your main concerns, we can work collaboratively towards your goals. I have experience working with adult men and seniors through crisis prevention and individual counselling. I currently provide virtual therapy as well as in-person counselling at my office in downtown Hamilton to adults 18+. Some approaches that I utilize are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Overall, I aim to provide a space where clients feel safe discussing their mental health.

Zahra Nafar
Zahra Nafar
Her experience includes years of training in psychology, and neuroscience. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP) and a Level II Gottman Institute certified couples therapist. Zahra’s therapy approach focuses on understanding her client’s history, the family of origin, cultural background, physiological and psychological health to create clinical plans that promote change.

Jeff Krusky
Jeff Krusky
I work as a person-centered therapist and value the importance of your lived experiences and perceptions. The pursuit of growth, understanding, self-awareness, and positive change is a shared goal. In a collaborative journey, we gain insights into your behaviour, capitalize on your strengths, and increase your ability to cope and change.

Dr. Amy Shannon
Dr. Amy Shannon
Dr. Shannon provides assessment and treatment for adults and couples with a range of challenges including: depression, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, and stress. Additionally, Dr. Shannon has extensive experience working with high performance athletes that are experiencing mental health challenges. She strives to use her training in evidence-based approaches to therapy to collaboratively work with clients to meet their goals and create lasting change in their lives.
Dr. Shannon has received training in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy.

Mr. Fred Tisdall
Mr. Fred Tisdall
I believe that every human has the capacity to heal. My approach is to help you find the wisdom within you. We do this together with patience, empathy, honesty and relationship. I am here to guide you toward your inherent ability. All pain is a result of judgement – I help us weed through the judgements so we can find the authentic you.

Jaswir Dhillon
Jaswir Dhillon
I am a holistic and integrative therapist, concerned with the overall long-term physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of my clients. I work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, intergenerational trauma, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, family of origin conflict and other issues using a culturally-sensitive perspective in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
I use an evidence-based and integrative therapeutic approach, and I draw on elements of mindfulness, psychodynamic, experiential, emotion-focused, somatic and cognitive behavioural therapeutic modalities to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs.

Mr. Derek Shin
Mr. Derek Shin
Every therapeutic tool I use in our work together is something I use in my daily life so I can be at my best as a Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Friend, and Community Member. My approach to our work together is that of a collaboration between adults seeking to understand the best path for your Health and Happiness.

Rhea Bridge
Rhea Bridge
Are you having difficulty navigating a major life change? Struggling with your mental health? I’d like to support you!
I work from a client-centred, strength-based and non-judgemental framework. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their mental health, wellness and achieve their goals.
I aim to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and welcomed. Throughout your time with me, I hope we can build and maintain a positive therapeutic relationship together, where I can support you building positive habits, making healthier choices and live a life filled with balance and growth

Maria Orrego
Maria Orrego
Maria’s education and experience have led her to a profound passion for the restoration of people. With a background in psychology, she values understanding how the human mind functions on a day-to-day basis. Her education and experience include working in areas of relationship issues, trauma, grief, sex and sexuality issues and stress. She believes that therapy should never be seen as a failure, but rather as an avenue of growth and restoration. Maria is trained and experienced in using different modalities and theoretical frameworks that include but are not limited to Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused approaches, CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Fatima Noorali
Fatima Noorali
Fatima supports individuals who want to improve their self-esteem, reduce stress levels and kick imposter syndrome aside. Fatima is passionate about helping you build a personalized toolbox filled with creative strategies to reduce overwhelm, build your self-worth and embrace self-love.

Ms. Lisa Bell
Ms. Lisa Bell
I work with adults, youth, families, couples and LGBTQ community members with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, social anxiety, career coaching, anger, communication, relationships, and trauma. While I am able to address body dysmorphia, I do not work with eating disorders or provide addiction counselling.

Corey Sleep
Corey Sleep
I take a holistic approach to mental health, and have worked in fitness and areas of spirituality prior to my work as a therapist. I help men figure out their lives as they reconsider their past, close the chapters they have yet to close, and move on to the next phase of their journey. Whatever the issue, I like to attack both symptoms and the roots of whatever ails you with a mix of Cognitive-Behavioural and Narrative therapeutic approaches.

Mr. Patrick Pretty
Mr. Patrick Pretty
I utilize an integrative and experiential approach adjusted to each individual. A combination of the following approaches is used: Existential-humanistic therapy, Schema therapy, Transactional analysis, Attachment therapy, Relational therapy, Core-life value therapy, Cognitive-emotional therapy, Solution-focused therapy. My approach capitalizes on the strengths and abilities of individuals from all walks of life to access internal and external resources for spawning positive life changes and self-growth. The client, with the alliance of the therapist, can create solutions for the challenging obstacles that life holds, and therapy focuses on individuals’ resilience, values, and skills, via compassion, empathy, active listening, and sensitive services.

Sarah Innes
Sarah Innes
Sarah helps adults and adolescents who experience ADHD and OCD-related perfectionism develop the tools needed to confidently manage anxiety. Sarah is also passionate about equipping individuals with a toolbox full of strategies to better manage stress and academic pressure. As a former perfectionist herself, Sarah truly understands the challenges you’re facing and can ensure you that throughout your therapy journey, you will experience positive change together.
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