Therapy In Hamilton that Gets to the Roots of Your Anxiety, Low Mood, Self-Criticism, & Relationships
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've lost touch with yourself...You find it hard to connect with or express your emotions…you feel 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 (book with Sarah!)
You feel "not good enough"... You struggle with people pleasing and imposter syndrome
Our Space
We are located at 57-B John Street South in Hamilton, Ontario. We serve clients in-person in Hamilton and virtually across the province of Ontario.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I charge $170 per 50 minute session.
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I accept credit card or e-transfer.
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I do not direct bill to insurance companies. You will pay at the end of each session and I will provide a receipt you can use to make a benefits claim with your provider.
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I am located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I see individuals virtually across Ontario and in person at 57-B John Street South, Hamilton, ON.
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I work with adults (Age 18+) on an individual basis.
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Phase 1 – Get to Know Each Other + Assessment
In this phase, my role is:
to get to know you and help you feel comfortable, validated, seen, and heard
to assess your history, your needs, and develop a tentative plan for our work together.
Your role here is to simply be open and honest, to assess if you feel like we are a good fit for each other, and to pin down your focus/goals for therapy.
Phase 2 – The Work
In this phase, we begin to actively work on the symptoms, patterns, and challenges that brought you into therapy. This is when I may mindfully push you into a zone of discomfort.
This phase will look different for everyone depending on what we decide to work on together. This may include new insights into your experiences and behaviours, new perspectives and skills, body based interventions, and/or visualizations. Our work may include “homework” for you to practice out in the world.
Phase 3 – Maintenance
Once you feel a shift in your mental wellness, we may see each other less frequently or you may choose to take a break from therapy. During this time, we focus on keeping up the gains you have acquired during our time together.
Alternatively, you may choose to focus on an area we have not tackled yet. If so, we cycle back into “the work” for another round.
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As frequently as once a week and as infrequently as once a month. It is recommended you attend weekly or bi-weekly for the first few months of therapy.
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Each therapy session is up to 50 minutes and begins on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Whether you decide to commit for a number of weeks, a number of months, or a number of years depends on your personal needs and goals.
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I have a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toronto and am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). This means that I am authorized to practice psychotherapy under the Psychotherapy Act of Ontario.
As a member of OCSWSSW, I am mandated to continually engage in professional development, peer consultation, and supervision with mentors.
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My main therapeutic modality is Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT).
I am trained and educated in a number of types of therapy:
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) - Level 1 & 2
Attachment Focused Therapy (DDP) - Level 1 & 2
Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Family Systems Therapy
Polyvagal Theory
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)