Therapists that treat Children in Port Colborne, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Children
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
11 Years Experience
Children
Rachel Brennan
Registered Psychotherapist, B.Sc., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you feel like your anxiety stops you from living your life? Like self critical thoughts are always running through your mind and your brain won't "shut off"? Or maybe you've been through trauma that you feel like keeps affecting you in the present? I specialize in supporting teens and adults to help you have more confidence, feel more in charge of your own life and finally feel hopeful about your future again. My work is rooted in compassion and together we can equip you with the tools to cope with life's challenges, understand yourself better, and go from surviving to thriving in order to create the life that you deserve.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, adhd, self-esteem + body image issues, trauma and more. I have trainings in multiple therapeutic approaches to help you with the tools that you need for sustainable healing. I'd love to help you deepen your understanding of yourself, break free from what is holding you back, and create a more confident you.
I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all in therapy and use an individualized approach to suit all of my clients needs. With me by your side, we are not just tackling surface level issues, we are diving deep. You deserve a therapist who truly gets it and can help you create lasting change. Contact me to book your free phone consult today!
2 Years Experience
Children
Melanie Wuytenburg
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Welcome. I believe that everyone is doing their best at any given moment and that everyone has the ability to heal. Many people I work with are tired of old patterns of behaviours, thoughts and beliefs interfering in their lives. They hold a curiosity about wanting to learn more about their emotions, relationships with others and their inner world. With curiosity and compassion, I support individuals to engage in exploring how such patterns, thoughts and beliefs are held within the body, impacting their relationship with themselves and others. My primary focus is building a trusting relationship with you, empowering you to uncover your innate strength and resilience. You're not alone—let's embark on this journey together.
16 Years Experience
Children
Susanna Damiani di Vergada
Registered Social Worker
I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I have experience providing evidence-based therapy to couples, families and individuals.
Working from an integrative eclectic approach that draws from multiple theories and approaches to address the unique needs of each person, I offer services in English and Italian.
My practice is informed by my experience working with individuals and families with diverse backgrounds in community organizations, outpatient clinics, hospital settings, government administration, and private practice.
3 Years Experience
Children
Rosetta Racco
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Hello, my name is Rosetta and in last 30 years I have had extensive experience of working with children, adolescents, families and autistic individuals of all ages. I am a neuro affirming registered psychotherapist, and I identify as neurodivergent myself.
I run a private practice Just Be You Therapy and I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy treatment sessions, one-to-one with individuals and families as parent sessions.
My ongoing work has included: ASD, ADHD, OCD, Childhood Trauma, Attachment, Transgender Teens, 2SLGBTQI+, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysmorphia, Social & Emotional Regulation, Communication, & Relationship Skills, Learning Disabilities, and Executive Functioning Skills.
I use a personalized approach with each individual and family, psychodynamic psychotherapy, the use of assessment tools, individual interviews, child developmental and adult history, attachment theories, relational theory, sensorimotor activities, play-based therapy, art-based therapy, visuals, cognitive behavior therapy, compassionate and mindfulness techniques.
I have a holistic and inclusive approach and work with different modalities that is unique to individuals and families that I serve.
10 Years Experience