Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist (He/Him)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Reaching out is hard. Not because we don't know we need help (we usually do). It's that voice that tells us "it'll pass", or "you're just weak," or "it's all in your head." Meanwhile, the shame, the anxiety, or the feeling of emptiness keep winning. I work with people who are done white-knuckling it and ready to understand what's actually going on underneath so they can heal, not just manage. I specialize in trauma, BPD, addiction, and depression. Using IFS-informed parts work, somatic, and relational approaches, my approach is about avoiding band-aid solutions so that you can find real change. Whenever you're ready, visit pathwaytoself.ca to book a free consultation.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Buddhist, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English, Hebrew, Russian
Treatment Approach
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Brainspotting A therapy that uses eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma. It helps release emotional and physical pain held in the body.
- 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.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: I don't have a method I fit people into. My approach starts with one belief: you already know more about yourself than you think. My job is to help you access your innate capacity to change. Most therapy is built around managing symptoms. That's useful, but for a lot of people, it's not enough. Anxiety, trauma, BPD, or addiction often need to be worked with differently. That starts with not trying to box you into a certain type of treatment. I work primarily with IFS-informed parts work, somatic therapy, mindfulness, EFT, and relational approaches. Sessions don't follow a script, we hold an open curiosity to what comes up, and we try to answer questions most people don't ask. In essence, I never work on you - only with you. Whenever you're ready, book you free 20-minute consultation at pathwaytoself.ca.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 140-175
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Please reach out to me about sliding scale availability.
- Accepts Insurance
- Please reach out to inquire about the insurance I accept.
Education & Credentials
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
- Male
- License # 856903
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2018
Education: I've received my Master's of Social Work from the University of Western Ontario. Before that, I've completed the Concurrent Disorders Post-Graduate Diploma in Addictions and Mental Health from Mohawk College, as well as an Honours BA in Psychology from York University.
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8R 3K8 and Hamilton, ON L8W
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: I offer online therapy through the Jane app's secure platform.
I aim for sessions to feel honest and open. I bring curiosity, a lack of pressure, and sometimes a bit of humor. My approach is collaborative, meaning we don't follow a script. I don't have a method I'm trying to fit you into. Instead, we build something that actually fits you. The parts of you that feel broken, ashamed, or "too much" aren't problems to get rid of. They are part of your story, and they belong in the room. All of you is welcome.
I specialize in working with trauma and PTSD, BPD, addiction, anxiety, and depression. But the diagnosis is never the whole picture. What I'm actually interested in is what's underneath it: where it started, how it got here, and what is getting in the way for you.
My approach draws on IFS-informed parts work, somatic therapy, mindfulness, EFT, and relational work. In simple terms, it means we go deeper than 'coping tools'. We work with the roots, not just the symptoms.
I work with you, never on you.
When you're ready, reach out at pathwaytoself.ca or contact me directly to book a free consultation.
I specialize in working with trauma and PTSD, BPD, addiction, anxiety, and depression. But the diagnosis is never the whole picture. What I'm actually interested in is what's underneath it: where it started, how it got here, and what is getting in the way for you.
My approach draws on IFS-informed parts work, somatic therapy, mindfulness, EFT, and relational work. In simple terms, it means we go deeper than 'coping tools'. We work with the roots, not just the symptoms.
I work with you, never on you.
When you're ready, reach out at pathwaytoself.ca or contact me directly to book a free consultation.