![Gabriela Vilar, MA Counselling](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gabriela-vilar.jpg)
Family Therapist
Gabriela Vilar, MA Counselling
Spanish Bilingual Psychotherapist
In L1S 2E9 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
Families are very complex systems, we all know that. We love each other but that love may not be all you need to understand the needs and behaviors we have in order to make the most of the relationship. Having a neutral, caring and educated professional to support you and guide you might be necessary in some cases when you depleted your resources and you feel like you are going around in circles. If this resonates with your situation do not hesitate to contact me, you can be sure to find a safe and not judgmental space to work through the family challenges.
![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
![Carrie Fleetwood, M.Ed. Registered Psychotherapist](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/carrie-fleetwood.jpg)
Family Therapist
Carrie Fleetwood, M.Ed. Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist
In L3P 7P2 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
'Family' is supposed to be a safe haven, a place that always feels like home. But when there is unresolved conflict and unsatisfying relationships 'family' can feel like anything but! I love to help families (including multi-generational families) be able to communicate and function in healthier ways so that the hurt can stop and love and understanding can be expressed and felt. If you've been thinking about family counselling for a while, don't wait any longer. You'd be surprised at the difference that can be made in a relatively short period of time and how family relationships can heal and grow into safer, more loving places to call 'home'!
![Winnie Lai, MDiv, RP, CCFT, RMFT-SM](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/winnie-lai.jpg)
Family Therapist
Winnie Lai, MDiv, RP, CCFT, RMFT-SM
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Couple and Family Therapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Supervisor Mentor
In L3R 5B4 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
I have worked with adult children and their parents, to create a safe space for them to work on the different perspectives on issues. Family Therapy gives them a respectful way to listen to the other party's voices instead of insisting on their own voice to be heard. It may need to start with better communication skills, active listening, understanding the cycle or the pattern which might have existed for a long long time. Learning how to build healthier boundaries in the family.
![Dianne Scott, MDiv](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/dianne-scott.jpg)
Family Therapist
Dianne Scott, MDiv
Registered Psychotherapist
In L4P 3K9 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
Family therapy can be an exciting adventure as we listen to each perspective, identify each person's strengths, and develop a new family vision. Counselling may include parenting styles, creative discipline, styles of communication and setting healthy boundaries. All ages may be involved in this process and use of role-playing and toy figures make sessions more fun as we learn from each other. A discussion of family of origin may help each person understand how they attach in relationships and the possibility of a healthier dynamic. Therapy is individualized for each family, to be the most effective.
![Ron Wyse, RP, RMFT; DD, ThM, MDiv, BA](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ron-wyse.jpg)
Family Therapist
Ron Wyse, RP, RMFT; DD, ThM, MDiv, BA
Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
In L3R 5L7 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
We are made for both being in relationships, and for being unique in our individuality. Putting these together in a way that honours both individuals and the family as a whole is an ongoing challenge. Our goals in family counselling is to clarify what those challenges are, the factors which contribute to them, and ways of resolving issues so the family and its members can not only survive, but can thrive.
![Herman Chow, Herman Chow](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/herman-chow.jpg)
Family Therapist
Herman Chow, Herman Chow
Registered Psychotherapist & Registered Marriage & Family Therapist
In L3R 5B4 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, I can create a safe atmosphere where you and your family can work on difficult issues. Even though the work can be tough at times, the reward of family connections outweight the cost. My expertise can guide you and your family in building meaningful relationships that will last a life time. You will feel more understood and validated as a result of family therapy.
![Sharron Carson, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sharron-carson.jpg)
Family Therapist
Sharron Carson, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
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
![John Schurmann, B.A. Psych, B.S.W. (Hon), M.S.W.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/john-schurmann.jpg)
Family Therapist
John Schurmann, B.A. Psych, B.S.W. (Hon), M.S.W.
Social Worker, Psychotherapist, ADD Specialist, Life Coach
In L3P 7S7 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
My family therapy provides coaching, support, guidance and empowerment to all members. I coach parents to become better "parenting coaches", and children to become better "game of life" payers. I help each member tap into his/her "life tools" and empower personal abilities, flexibility, and self-control. It is not "power over" another person, but "power shared." It is about becoming the right person. When you focus on your own behaviors and the way you treat the person you love, it will not be long before things begin to change. we can make ourselves do what we need to do in order to become the kind of person who is worthy of being in a healthy family relationship.
![Hanit Isakovan, M.A., R.P., OAMHP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/hanit-isakovan.jpg)
Family Therapist
Hanit Isakovan, M.A., R.P., OAMHP
Registered Psychotherapist
In L3Y 8H1 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
In order to gain a better understanding of a person's situation, their behaviour is explored in the context of Family Systems Therapy (FST). FST looks at the family as an emotional unit and identifies the patterns of interactions that are maintaining the challenges, including the patterns of communication & language used to discuss the challenges. This helps to better understand the impact of family dynamics, family values, beliefs about gender roles, status or power of family members, and cultural & ethnicity on a person's self-perception. I also use strengths-based practices with families in order to transfer strengths of individuals & family systems into therapeutic awareness.
![Calvin Lam, MDiv, MACP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/calvin-lam.jpg)
Family Therapist
Calvin Lam, MDiv, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In L4J 8J2 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
Families are complex systems of relationships between parents, children, siblings, and extended family members. Each family member’s experience can influence the family dynamic. In family counselling, you can learn to recognize your role and significance in the family as well as the role and significance of other family members. Family counselling can help you understand how each member is contributing to the problems and what needs to change in order to restore balance and create a new and healthier family system.
![Sarah Glinski, RP (Qualifying)](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sarah-glinski.jpg)
Family Therapist
Sarah Glinski, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In L3R 9W3 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
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
![Trish Joyes, RP, CCC, MA](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/trish-joyes.jpg)
Family Therapist
Trish Joyes, RP, CCC, MA
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor at Kindred Hope Wellness
In L3Y 6E6 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
Trish joyes works specifically with parenting coaching. Parenting coaching assists in overcoming battles between parents and their children. It also assists in understanding behaviours, disabilities and other areas a parent may be struggling with that their children happen to be going through. Parents benefit from better relationships with their children, having calmer homes, and grasping some of their children's behaviours.
![Elaine Hoi Ling Lam, M.A., R.P.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/elaine-hoi-ling-lam.jpg)
Family Therapist
Elaine Hoi Ling Lam, M.A., R.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
In L3R 9S2 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
If you are reading this profile, you are probably concerned about the dynamic in your family and would like to seek help and make changes. You are likely be struggling with your relationship with immediately family members, such as your parents, children and in-laws, for a period of time and nothing seems to be helpful and constructive. You may feel exhausted and frustrated and not sure how to move forward. With over 12 years of clinical experience, I humbly want to support you and make the possible changes with the help of family therapy. Please don't hesitate to reach out and seek the help you and family need now.
![Margarete Juliana, RP, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/margarete-juliana.jpg)
Family Therapist
Margarete Juliana, RP, PhD
Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist
In L4G 1N5 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
My family therapy approach involves seeing the whole family initially to understand each person's unique perspective, provide safety for each person to express themselves and to give each person the opportunity to determine their comfort level with me as therapist. I will then work with parts of the family (eg, siblings, parents, dyads such as Mother/Child, Father/Child, Sib/Sib) to support recognition of the unique cycle each group/dyad experiences as problematic in having the closeness and safety they desire within the family. I use Emotion Focused Family Therapy which is based on attachment research and which acknowledges our need to be known and loved by family members.
![Kat Kova Therapy, RPs and RSWs](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kat-kova-therapy.jpg)
Family Therapist
Kat Kova Therapy, RPs and RSWs
Registered Psychotherapists & Social Workers
In L4C 9N7 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
Family therapy is a type of counseling designed to help family members improve communication, resolve conflicts, and foster a healthier home environment. This therapeutic approach recognizes that individual issues often arise within the context of family dynamics, and by addressing these relationships, it aims to promote overall well-being for everyone involved. Through guided discussions and activities, family members learn to express their feelings more openly, understand each other's perspectives, and develop stronger, more supportive connections.
![Alexandra Bond, M.S.W., R.S.W, Psychotherapist](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/alexandra-bond.jpg)
Family Therapist
Alexandra Bond, M.S.W., R.S.W, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
In L9L 1L6 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
I view the family as a system. Each individual in the family has a part in how well the system functions. Sometimes the components of the system are imbalanced so that some are over-functioning, and some may be underfunctioning. I work with families to tweak and adjust the system to help it to run more smoothly such as the parents relationship, parent-child and sibling relationships, roles within the family, parenting and communication styles, individual/couple/family needs. Sometimes factors such as addictions and mental health also need to be addressed. Families learn healthy new ways to function and are happier post therapy.
![Shanna Budzinsky, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/shanna-budzinsky.jpg)
Family Therapist
Shanna Budzinsky, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
It can be hard to know where to start when trying to address conflict within the family because each member is unique and may have very different concerns and goals. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive environment to foster family healing while also honouring individual differences. My approach to family therapy is rooted in the healing power of relationships and focuses on collaboration to create shared meaning. Reach out today to learn more about my approach and your journey to healing and book a free 15-minute consultation.
![Ryta Marie Peschka, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ryta-marie-peschka.jpg)
Family Therapist
Ryta Marie Peschka, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
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
![Anna Skomorovskaia, MSW, RD,](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/anna-skomorovskaia.jpg)
Family Therapist
Anna Skomorovskaia, MSW, RD,
Registered Social Worker
In L4J 8K8 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
Family counseling is a unique form of counseling that focuses on improving the relationships and communication within a family unit. I believe that this approach can be particularly effective in helping clients to resolve conflicts, build stronger relationships, and develop more effective coping mechanisms. One of the key benefits of family counseling is that it can provide clients with a safe and supportive environment to communicate and address their concerns. Family members can learn to express themselves more effectively, listen to one another with empathy, and work collaboratively towards a common goal.
![Shyamala Kiru, DMin, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/shyamala-kiru.jpg)
Family Therapist
Shyamala Kiru, DMin, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director at Kiru Wellness Clinic
In L3Y 1K5 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Shyamala specializes in working with families. She practices from a family systems perspective in order to bring about long term, sustainable change for all members of the family. She has an approach that is sensitive and down-to-earth, allowing her to join with family members across generations and cultures.
![Sheryl Blum, MEd](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sheryl-blum.jpg)
Family Therapist
Sheryl Blum, MEd
psychologist
In L4C 9P7 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
Families can be difficult environments at times. We will explore family issues that are impacting the group. The family is the "client" yet each member is valued in the therapy. We can work in identifying familial roles and patterns that are negatively impacting the family unit. Through psychoeducation, validation and improved communication and listening skills we can move the family unit into a healthier spot.
![Yasmin Goldie, RP, RN](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/yasmin-goldie.jpg)
Family Therapist
Yasmin Goldie, RP, RN
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Nurse
Available for Online Therapy
Research shows when one family member is struggling, all the members of the family are affected in some way. Giving each person in the family a safe place to voice their concerns can help families improve communication and resolve conflict. Family therapy addresses the behaviors of individuals as well as the dynamic between family members. • It can provide vital communication skills. • Help family members develop healthy boundaries. • Promote problem-solving • Build empathy and understanding
![Amanda Rennick-Hazen, M.E.d, RP, TITC-CT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/amanda-rennick-hazen.jpg)
Family Therapist
Amanda Rennick-Hazen, M.E.d, RP, TITC-CT
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical OSRP, Clinical Traumatologist TITC-CT, School Traumatologist TITC-ST
In L3Y 2P9 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
Are you a parent challenged by the illness of a child? Do you feel exhausted & sad at times? Has your partnership or marriage become strained? Is your family unit having trouble staying positive and enjoying one another due to stress and anxiety? I can help you develop coping strategies, restore balance, and manage the day to day challenges using brief solution focused therapy.
![Reflection Centre, MACP, RP, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/reflection-centre.jpg)
Family Therapist
Reflection Centre, MACP, RP, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers
In L0H 1G0 - Nearby to Mount Albert.
Reflection Centre prrovices family therapy services that cater to the needs of intact families, blended families, and separated families alike. Family therapy can be a powerful tool for improving communication, strengthening relationships, and resolving conflicts. Our therapists are trained to work with families to identify their unique strengths and challenges, and to develop customized treatment plans that meet their specific needs. Whether you are looking to improve your relationships with your children, your spouse, or your extended family, we are here to provide the support and guidance you need to achieve your goals.