![Ryan Answers, RC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ryan-answers.jpg)
Family Therapist
Ryan Answers, RC
Counsellor & Couples Therapist
In L8E 5E4 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Blood is thicker than water... but we don't get to choose our blood. It can be tough sometimes, but family is family - you want to work things out, and I can help. Whether you're dealing with immediate relatives, a blended family, or your stubborn in laws, there are certain things that are proven to help improve the relationship. Most people have limited perspective; they only know their family and maybe the family of a few close friends. I've worked with dozens of families over the past seven years, and I've seen what helps and what hurts in almost every situation you can imagine. Get the tools you need to move forward and bring your family together again.
![Donald Hill, M. Div., M. Th., RMFT, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/donald-hill.jpg)
Family Therapist
Donald Hill, M. Div., M. Th., RMFT, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
My interest in Family Therapy grew out of my work with patients in acute care hospitals. As I interacted with the patients and their families, I realized that if one family member is in pain, all the family members are somehow affected. This insight caused me to shift my focus away from the more traditional psychodynamic theories I was earlier taught in University and to focus instead on how family therapy and family systems brought healing. This growing body of literature, which started in the 1960s, has revolutionized my thinking, enabling me to find a more generous, holistic, and integrated approach to patient care and family healing. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today
![Monika Georgieva, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/monika-georgieva.jpg)
Family Therapist
Monika Georgieva, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Family relationships are complex and are oftentimes impacted by various events, life transitions, and societal shifts. I believe that every family is unique and that your efforts to navigate challenges are valid and purposeful. As a family therapist, my aim is to help you strengthen your relationships with one another and to support you in finding a balance between your individual and family needs. I also help you to identify possible areas of stuckness and conflict as well as strengths and resources, so that together, we can create hoped-for solutions. Contact me or book a free consultation if you wish to learn more.
![Sarah Glinski, RP (Qualifying)](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sarah-glinski.jpg)
Family Therapist
Sarah Glinski, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Available for Online Therapy
Family dynamics are complicated. Each family has established patterns, such as how everyone communicates within the family system, how they deal with stressful situations and conflict, their roles in the family unit and how members seek support from one another. While I do not offer family therapy sessions, my clinic, Psychotherapy Collective has many child and family therapists availability to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our family therapy page to find a therapist https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/services/child-and-family-therapy
![Ojasvi Bhardwaj, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ojasvi-bhardwaj.jpg)
Family Therapist
Ojasvi Bhardwaj, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In L8P 4Y5 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Navigating the complexities of parent-child relationships and the dynamics of being parents or siblings can be challenging, especially during transitions or conflicts. I specialize in online dyadic family therapy work, where I work with parents, parent-child pairs, or sibling dyads to enhance understanding, communication, and harmony within your family unit. Let's embark on a journey to build stronger connections and create a nurturing environment together. Reach out for a free consultation, and let's take the first step towards a happier, more harmonious family life.
![Michelle Pennells, H.B.A. Psychology; D.T.A.T.I.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michelle-pennells.jpg)
Family Therapist
Michelle Pennells, H.B.A. Psychology; D.T.A.T.I.
Art Therapist and Counsellor
In L9C 7N4 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Through a combination of Family Systems techniques, therapeutic art making, and talking therapy, I help families build communication, become aware of their habits and ways of interacting, identify problems, and come up with solutions for the best way to solve or manage these problems. I help families become a more open and cohesive unit by helping them become more aware of the ways that they interact with each other, and helping them resolve conflicts and anxieties. I help families strengthen their relationships through honesty and open communication, so that they can overcome conflicts together.
![Lisa Bynoe-Stevens, BA, Mdiv counselling,CFST](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lisa-bynoe-stevens.jpg)
Family Therapist
Lisa Bynoe-Stevens, BA, Mdiv counselling,CFST
Licensed Therapist
In L9C 7N4 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
For over 10 years, my approach is very much client-centred, drawing from both Family Systems and Solution-Focused theories. I also use psychoeducation and Play Therapy in sessions. I have found these approaches widely accepted by previous clients who seem to want to gain understanding as to why things were occurring in their relationships, but also quickly wanted to press on towards practical solutions.
![Pat Allen, R.N. CPMHN(C), R.S.W.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/pat-allen.jpg)
Family Therapist
Pat Allen, R.N. CPMHN(C), R.S.W.
Pat Allen
In L9C 7N4 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Conflict in families is a normal part of our life but situations can arise which make navigating the road of life difficult. Experiencing parent/teen difficulties? Teens have a developmental task of separating from their parents, and life at this stage can produce conflict. This does not take away from the fact that good parents are the key to producing resilient teens. Perhaps conflict is due to different parenting styles in a blended family. There are many factors which go into making a happy stress free home. Seeking help in a safe and caring environment is sometimes needed to achieve this goal.
![Bayridge Counselling Centre- Hamilton](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/bayridge-counselling-centre-hamilton.jpg)
Family Therapist
Bayridge Counselling Centre- Hamilton
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
In L9C 7N4 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Sometimes the difficulties occurring in a family are systemic - which means that there is not really a 'problem person' but a family interaction malfunction. In family counselling, it is understood that everyone in the family impacts and affects everyone else and the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. It is also understood that the way to 'fix' a family problem is not by simply changing specific behaviours, but by changing the structure of the family. This can be a very important process for the many different types of families that we have in our society.
![Sharron Carson, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sharron-carson.jpg)
Family Therapist
Sharron Carson, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In L8P 4Y5 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
It is not uncommon in families for patterns to be set and sometimes these patterns are not healthy or helpful for family relationships, or individual mental health. We often learn to tolerate our family members’ behaviour and have difficulty speaking up or expressing how their behaviour impacts us. In my sessions with families, I encourage open, honest communication and ensure that each individual feels validated and gets equal time to be heard. Often difficult conversations can be more successful when there is a neutral person facilitating and promoting respectful, non-confrontational interaction. If you think your family would benefit from my support and guidance, please book a free consu
![Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kristie-brassard.jpg)
Family Therapist
Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker | Psychotherapist
In L8E 0G2 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Working on our family relationships can set the foundation for a happier and healthier life! Our therapists will help you learn skills and process emotions that are necessary to feel more connected as a family unit. Using a variety of different tools and techniques, our clinicians help the family dyad understand the root cause of the struggle, practicing compassion and empathy. We then prioritize working on effective communication and conflict management, and help family members reconnect again in more loving and joyful ways. If you're wanting to build healthier & stronger bonds with your loved ones, book a consult or session today! www.kaleidoscopecounsellingco.com
![Barb Kirkham, R.P.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/barb-kirkham.jpg)
Family Therapist
Barb Kirkham, R.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
In L0R 2H0 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Our first connection with love is with family, in its complex, colorful, and sometimes chaotic forms. It is also an area that can be the source of conflict and misunderstanding. In our Family Counselling sessions, I am not a referee, but instead I am a facilitator for difficult conversations. Together we will create a safe space where each voice is heard, everyone’s story is acknowledged, without judgment or expectation.
![Chad Tomlinson, MTS, M’Ed, MA, OCT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/chad-tomlinson.jpg)
Family Therapist
Chad Tomlinson, MTS, M’Ed, MA, OCT
Chad Tomlinson, Therapist/Counselor
In L9C 7N4 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Every family is different, but every family deserves to feel love. When this is not the case, it is time to change things up. Everyone in the family is important and deserves to be heard, understood and respected. Together, we can make this happen. This is important because this will open the doors to the needed healing and the formation of healthy expectations and boundaries that will help make sharing your love for each other easier.
![Shannon Servos, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/shannon-servos.jpg)
Family Therapist
Shannon Servos, PhD
Shannon Servos psychotherapist
In L7R 2E3 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Conflict and other issues often challenge the integrity of the family. Poor communication can be one of the main contributors. Many families give up unnecessarily, leaving minimal or even no contact between family members. Family therapy can help individuals understand the root of the dysfunction and open respectful lines of communication presenting the potential for healthy family relationships. Learning to let go of the past, healthy communication and conflict resolution can often lay the foundation to build a solid future of healthy relationships.
![Sanjay (Jay) Rao, BSc.,MS Psy.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sanjay-(jay)-rao.jpg)
Family Therapist
Sanjay (Jay) Rao, BSc.,MS Psy.
Licensed Therapist
In L9C 7N4 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Families are immersed in issues and transformative experiences that give rise to personal stories that shape the identity of each member within it and the group as a whole. Although the issues may be diverse, opportunity exists to construct new narratives capable of not only resolving them, but producing new changes, directions, and purpose in life. As a practitioner of narrative therapy, a therapy often used with families to reauthor dominant stories upheld through an integration of new perspectives, it is my pleasure to be able to collaborate in assisting with the first steps towards this.
![Magdalena Karakehayova, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/magdalena-karakehayova.jpg)
Family Therapist
Magdalena Karakehayova, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Familial units can oftentimes become caught in cycles of miscommunication and misinterpretation that builds up and solidifies through the years. My approach to working with families is identifying such cycles and unearthing and understanding each member’s intentions. I believe that more often than not, family members have good intentions, and when this is brought to light, defenses can soften, and the healing process can ensue. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.
![Zoë Paul, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/zoë-paul.jpg)
Family Therapist
Zoë Paul, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
In L9H 1V1 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Family therapy can be supportive in addressing challenging dynamics within a family system that may be impacting individuals and to create positive, meaningful changes within these relationships. Family therapy can be appropriate for parent/child dyads or parents and adult children who may be navigating new stages of life or transitions. Attending therapy with your loved one is a wonderful way to deepen your relationship and connection in a safe, supported space.
![GreenValley Counselling Services, RP and RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/greenvalley-counselling-services.jpg)
Family Therapist
GreenValley Counselling Services, RP and RSW
Registered Psychotherapists & Registered Social Worker
In L7R 0C2 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Family therapy can be very helpful in improving communication and reducing conflict, increasing cooperation in the family. Families going through changes and transitions can benefit from having someone facilitate communication and cooperative problem solving. Are you facing challenges in your adult family relationships? Family therapy can be a way to have the difficult conversations you would like to have with family members and come to a place of better understanding and acceptance.
![Bayridge Counselling Centre, Counselling Centre](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/bayridge-counselling-centre.jpg)
Family Therapist
Bayridge Counselling Centre, Counselling Centre
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
In L9C 7N4 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Sometimes the difficulties occurring in a family are systemic - which means that there is not really a 'problem person' but a family interaction malfunction. In family counselling, it is understood that everyone in the family impacts and affects everyone else and the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. It is also understood that the way to 'fix' a family problem is not by simply changing specific behaviours, but by changing the structure of the family. This can be a very important process for the many different types of families that we have in our society.
![Dan Watterworth, BTh., MDiv.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/dan-watterworth.jpg)
Family Therapist
Dan Watterworth, BTh., MDiv.
Therapist, Counsellor
In L9C 7N4 - Nearby to Haldimand County.
Family relationships are the ones that form us and often have the most meaning in our lives. My approach to family therapy begins with respect for each individual in the family with the realization that each person’s behavior affects the whole. I am an empathetic listener as well as a facilitator of healthy relationships and communication. I enjoy helping families work through conflict and develop the insight and skills needed to improve their relationships and their personal well-being.
![Sierra Goldfinger, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sierra-goldfinger.jpg)
Family Therapist
Sierra Goldfinger, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Family therapy is a unique opportunity for loved ones to come together, listen to one another, and navigate challenges. Are you a parent wanting to support your young child or teenager through a challenging transition? Are you an adult child wanting to reconnect with your parent or a parent wanting to reconnect with your adult child? Or are you a family processing a new event, like blending your family, a divorce, or a change in lifestyle? As a family therapist, I am here to ensure that everyone’s voice and opinions are heard, so that you can navigate your goals in your most authentic and preferred way. Connect with me today for a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.