Family Therapist
Sanjay (Jay) Rao, BSc.,MS Psy.
Licensed Therapist
565 Sanitorium Road, Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317
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.
Family Therapist
Dan Watterworth, BTh., MDiv.
Therapist, Counsellor
565 Sanitorium Rd., Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317
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.
Family Therapist
Michelle Pennells, H.B.A. Psychology; D.T.A.T.I.
Art Therapist and Counsellor
565 Sanitorium Rd., Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-319-1488
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.
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
Family Therapist
Chad Tomlinson, MTS, M’Ed, MA, OCT
Chad Tomlinson, Therapist/Counselor
565 Sanatorium Rd., Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-319-1488
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.
Family Therapist
Lisa Bynoe-Stevens, BA, Mdiv counselling,CFST
Licensed Therapist
565 Sanitorium Road, Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317
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.
Family Therapist
Bayridge Counselling Centre- Hamilton
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
565 Sanitorium Road, Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317
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.
Family Therapist
Bayridge Counselling Centre, Counselling Centre
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
565 Sanatorium Rd., Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-297-5317
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.
Family Therapist
Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker | Psychotherapist
Hamilton, Ontario L8E 0G2 | 1-844-591-9892
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
Family Therapist
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Imagine a family as a tree with branches, roots, trunk representing parts of the immediate and extended family. When working with families, all elements are considered. Usually there is a request for family therapy due to one of it's members in crisis, often a child. However, when an analysis of need is done it becomes apparent that more than one member of the family needs help in adjusting, growing and learning new behaviours. Clients contact me for a variety of reasons: to improve communications, solve family problems, support in special situations such as death, divorce, marriage, illness, child or adolescent issues.
Family Therapist
Ojasvi Bhardwaj, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
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.
Family Therapist
Melissa Letourneau, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Within each family are the experiences of each family member. In family therapy, you, and your family can explore how each member’s roles and perspectives impact the family as a whole. You can learn to cultivate a family environment grounded in respect for individual experiences, sense of connection and shared understanding. I work with individuals, couples and families. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit for therapy.
Family Therapist
Pat Allen, R.N. CPMHN(C), R.S.W.
Pat Allen
565 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton , Ontario L9C 7N4 | 905-319-1488
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.
Family Therapist
Keeping Peace Counselling, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Our relationships with our family are some of the most complex relationships of our lives. Being able to communicate our needs and feelings with our loved ones is crucial to our well-being and is an essential part of a successful parent/child relationship. Over time, families co-create a language and ways of interacting and being. However, as we enter times of stress and change, and our children grow, we start to develop independent languages that cause us to feel unheard, and invalidated. Sessions will allow you to be intentional about sharing with each other and provide a safe place to open up, repair hurts, and relearn each other's language.
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Thank you for visiting our Ontario search of licensed family therapists in Hamilton. Discord due from strife, marital problems, sibling rivalry, family of origin issues and blended families (just to name a few) can strain and hurt loving relationships. Counselling with honesty and depth will get to the heart of the issues and work towards healing. Find resolution for your family in Hamilton right now, please contact a specialist above, you can email 24/7.
Hamilton is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 256.08 square kilometers.  The population of Hamilton is 10,942 people with 4,276 households . The population ranking for Hamilton is #377 nationally and #135 for the province of Ontario with a density of 42.70 people per sq km. Hamilton therapists serve postal code: L9G.