Joseph Bottros, Anchored Therapy Centre | BA, MA

 

Anchored Therapy Centre is a group practice offering Psychotherapy and Counselling to individuals, Families, Teens, and Couples. You can learn more about our TEAM. 

As the founder of Anchored Therapy Centre – Individual and Couple Therapy. Joseph Bottros creates a safe and nurturing environment for individuals and couples seeking professional help. He firmly believes that therapy is a transformative journey that can lead to greater self-awareness, improved communication, and enhanced relationship satisfaction. With his expertise, Joseph Bottros has helped clients navigate a wide range of concerns and achieve lasting change. 

At Anchored Therapy Centre, we are equipped to help with various issues that individuals, families, teens, and couples may face. Whether it's overcoming conflicts, rebuilding trust, managing anxiety and depression, coping with life transitions, or addressing intimacy issues, As a group practice we provide tailored treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each client. We understand that every person and relationship is unique, and we approaches therapy with a personalized and empathetic approach.

What Can We Help With?

At Anchored Therapy Centre, we offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and couple. We understand that life can present various difficulties, and seeking therapy is a courageous step towards healing and personal transformation. Here are some common issues we can help you address:

1. Individual Therapy: 
• Anxiety and stress management
• Addictions
• Depression and mood disorders
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Self-esteem and self-worth
• Relationship issues
• Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
• Grief and loss
• Personal growth and self-exploration
2. Couples Therapy:
• Communication and conflict resolution
• Intimacy and sexual concerns
• Infidelity and trust issues
• Pre-marital counseling
• Parenting and co-parenting challenges
• Blended family issues
• Relationship dissatisfaction
• Rebuilding after a major life event or crisis
  
  

Benefits of Therapy:

Embarking on a therapeutic journey can bring about profound positive changes and improvements in various aspects of your life. Here are some of the benefits you can expect from our therapy services:

1. Enhanced Self-Awareness: Therapy provides a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through increased self-awareness, you can gain valuable insights into your patterns and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
   
   
2. Improved Relationships: Whether you're seeking individual or couples therapy, enhancing your relational skills is a core aspect of our work. By learning effective communication strategies, empathy, and conflict resolution techniques, you can foster healthier and more satisfying connections with others.
   
   
3. Emotional Healing: Therapy offers a space to process and heal from past traumas, unresolved issues, and emotional wounds. Together, we can work through your pain and develop coping mechanisms that promote emotional well-being and resilience.
   
   
4. Stress Reduction: Life's challenges can often lead to overwhelming stress and anxiety. Therapy equips you with practical tools to manage stress, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life.
   
   
5. Personal Growth: Therapy is not just about addressing problems; it's also about personal growth and self-exploration. As we work together, you'll have the opportunity to discover your strengths, values, and passions, empowering you to create a more meaningful and purposeful life.

1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is an evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. By replacing these patterns with healthier ones, CBT promotes healthier coping mechanisms and foster positive change.
   
   

2. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT): EFT is a highly effective approach for couples therapy, emphasizing the importance of creating secure emotional bonds and attachment. It helps couples understand their patterns of interaction, heal relationship wounds, foster secure connections and greater intimacy and connection.
   
   
3. Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Mindfulness techniques enhance self-awareness and present-moment focus, promoting emotional regulation and stress reduction. By cultivating present-moment awareness, mindfulness-based approaches help individuals and couples develop greater emotional regulation, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Incorporating mindfulness into therapy can cultivate greater self-compassion and acceptance.
   
   

4. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): SFBT is a goal-oriented approach that focuses on identifying and building upon clients’ strengths and resources. By identifying solutions and implementing small, manageable changes, SFBT helps clients achieve their desired outcomes efficiently. It helps individuals and couples create practical solutions and move toward positive change.
   
   

5. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT combines mindfulness with the practice of accepting uncomfortable thoughts and emotions while committing to actions aligned with one's values. This modality helps individuals develop psychological flexibility and live more meaningful lives.
   
   
6. Narrative Therapy: Narrative therapy focuses on the stories we construct about ourselves and our experiences. By examining and rewriting these narratives, individuals can gain agency and create new meanings that empower them to overcome challenges.

I believe in tailoring therapy to your specific needs, drawing from these modalities and others as appropriate. Together, we will collaboratively determine the best approach to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. Through our work together, I am confident that we can facilitate positive change and help you live a more fulfilling and authentic life.

• Individual Therapy: $155 plus HST per 50-minute session
• Couple Therapy: $165 plus HST per 50-minute session
• We provide a receipt for you to submit to your insurance company
• If you are struggling financially, a sliding scale is possible on a case-by-case basis and subject to availability 

Location:

• 15 Brownridge Road, Unit 5, Suite 202, Halton Hills, Georgetown, L7G0C6
• In-Person Sessions Serving Georgetown, Milton, Halton Hills, Mississauga, and Surrounding Areas
• Online/Virtual Sessions throughout Ontario
  

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology
• Canadian Counsellor Certified (C.C.C)
• Registered Psychotherapist
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship (EFT)
• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
• Smart Recovery for Addictions Facilitator Training
• Trauma Treatment Certification

Joseph extensive training and experience is dedicated to supporting clients on their journey toward personal growth and fulfilling relationships. We offer a warm and non-judgmental space where individuals and couples can explore their concerns, overcome challenges, and build stronger connections. Through evidence-based therapeutic modalities and compassionate approach, Joseph Bottros empowers clients to create positive change and live more fulfilling lives. Contact Joseph Bottros at Anchored Therapy Centre to begin your transformative journey today.