Therapy In Hamilton that Gets to the Root of Your Anxiety, Low Mood, Self-Criticism, & Relationships
Welcome! We’re a small team of Ontario therapists based in Hamilton. We love to go beyond coping skills to support healing from the inside out. No band-aid solutions here.
If you’re looking to dive deep into your patterns, go beyond “self-awareness”, and truly get to know your authentic self, you’re in the right place.
If you’ve tried CBT or other cognitive therapies and something was missing, we’re probably a good fit!
If You're Here, Maybe...
Your mind never shuts off...You are filled with rumination, self criticism, anxiety, and guilt
You overthink, overwork, or push your emotions aside
You feel guilty for resting
You worry about your relationships: you worry about losing people or causing conflict; it’s hard to fully express yourself without fear
You worry about work: you never feel like you’re doing enough
You struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing
You often feel left out, dismissed, or under-appreciated
You've lost touch with yourself...You find it hard to connect with or express your emotions
You feel depressed, low, or numb
You have a complicated relationship with your family...Particularly your parents, in-laws, or siblings
You isolate yourself when you’re feeling low...You struggle with feeling like a burden
You are finding parenting overwhelming; you’re struggling to become the parent you want to be
You feel "not good enough"... You struggle with imposter syndrome
You are seeking support for your child or teen who is struggling with some of the above
Through Our Attachment-Focused Approach to Therapy You Can…
Heal your anxiety: Manage your rumination and physical anxiety symptoms so you can feel more grounded & confident
Sooth your inner critic: Move from persistent self criticism to self-compassion; learn to accept all parts of yourself
Shift from burnt out to empowered, resilient, and assertive
Feel deeper connection within your relationships (including your relationship with yourself!)
Learn to navigate complex relationships with parents, family, and friends
Learn to slow down and tune into yourself and your needs
What Does “Getting to the Root” in Therapy Mean?
We Start With The Relationship: Our first step in the therapy journey is to get to know each other; to build an authentic relationship where you can feel validated and safe. We know we have to earn your trust, and we’re up for it.
We Track Your Patterns: We don’t just give you “five tips for managing your anxiety” because your patterns are unique to you. We take the time to understand the unique ins & outs of your specific struggles and the context they occur in.
We Get To Know Your History: Tracking your patterns means getting to know what it was like to grow up as you, in your family, in your culture, and your communities. Our history can help us understand how certain patterns kept us safe; the rules we learned to live by; how we are wired & why.
We Go Beyond the “Why”: Attachment therapy goes beyond understanding why something happens. We guide you in unlearning these patterns. This can look like specific exercises in session or focusing on what is happening in the moment, in session so we can practice change in a safe space.
New Experiences Lead to Change: Through the attachment relationship with the therapist, clients can experience new emotions and behaviours both within yourself and between yourself & your therapist. These experiences are what set the stage for real shifts outside of therapy.
Meet The Team
How It Works
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Step 1: Book a free, virtual 15-min consultation to truly get a feel for if one of our therapists is right for you.
This is a no pressure ‘meet and greet’ & your prospective therapist will take the lead!
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Step 2: Your First Session (50 minutes)
Virtual or In-Person. Start building your relationship with your therapist and determine your goals for therapy.
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Step 3: Ongoing Sessions (50 Minutes)
Virtual or In-Person. Sessions usually begin weekly or bi-weekly. Your therapist will check in periodically to explore your progress and needs.
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Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. Book a free, no pressure consultation today!