In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8K 3K2
Online in
Ontario
Chad is an award winning therapist with 20 years experience... and doesn't actually enjoy writing in the third person. I'm a bit different than traditional therapists as I often have more smiles than tears in my office, but either way, my hope is to help individuals, couples, and families feel safe enough to share their lives. I find men who are nervous about trying therapy, women who want to understand their husbands better, and those who haven't had the best experience in therapy tend to really like my down to earth style that is influenced by my training in solution focused therapy, CBT, EFT, and DBT.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Christian, Men, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Reality Therapy / Choice Theory Focuses on present choices and taking responsibility for actions. It helps clients create more fulfilling relationships and lives.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Social Learning Therapy Based on the idea that people learn behaviors by observing others. It applies modeling and reinforcement to encourage healthy change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: Chad likes to keep things as comfortable as possible as he believes the therapeutic experience doesn't have to be this painful or overly emotional experience. Sometimes the best growth is found in a laugh or simply feeling safe enough to share something that's been too scary or embarrassing to admit out loud.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee varies
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I try to be fair because when we don't have benefits it can be hard to pay for the help we need.
- Accepts Insurance
Education & Credentials
Chad Tomlinson MTS, MEd, MA, Rev.
- Male
- License # 006533
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2006
Education: lots
Chad Tomlinson Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8K 3K2
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Phone and secure video
I have a very practical approach that aims to help people reach their goals as quickly and painlessly as possible. Since my goal is to help people know how to be emotionally healthy, it covers all areas from communication, conflict reduction and resolution, emotional healing, and dealing with difficult people, addiction, pornography use, self esteem, ADD, to helping with anger, anxiety, and depression. If you have something more unique than this he's also more than happy to work with you and add a new thing to his list as he's very open minded.