Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) therapists in Hamilton, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Destiny Melo
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you find yourself struggling to navigate your current life challenges no matter what you do? You may be stuck in cycles of self-doubt or have difficultly managing your emotions, leaving you feeling disconnection from your goals and relationships. I can help you strengthen your relationships, build healthier coping mechanisms, and develop effective skills and tools to regain your sense of control. Regulating your emotions and your nervous system can feel overwhelming when you are constantly in fight-or-flight or survival mode. You don't have to feel constantly dysregulated!
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 5H4
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Chad Tomlinson
Registered Psychotherapist, MTS, MEd, MA, Rev.
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.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8K 3K2
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Christine Nichols
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP, B.Soc.Sci
You deserve the peace that comes with living authentically. On the journey to finding your purpose, you may be navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, or challenges with self-worth. I understand that these experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from the person you truly are. Many of my clients long to feel grounded and more confident in who they are, but find themselves caught in patterns that are hard to change on their own.
The path to finding your purpose is not linear, and it’s okay to take things one step at a time. By learning to embrace self-compassion, we can start to change the narrative that may have been limiting your sense of possibility and well-being.
If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you. Schedule a free consultation today so we can explore if I’m the right fit for your journey.
1 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Wafa Naseem
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
As a therapist, I'm all about empathy and connection. Picture our sessions as a cozy, judgment-free zone where you can open up about anything on your mind. Together, we'll dive into your story, uncovering your unique strengths and tackling life's twists and turns with a big dose of compassion and resilience. It's a journey we'll walk side by side, with understanding and trust lighting the way.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MSc, RYT-200, ADHD-CCSP
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Do you ever feel "stuck" in your daily life or unsure of how to go forward in a way that makes you happy? Do you feel as if your past experiences are dragging you down, or as if you're looking out the window into a fog that won't lift? Is there a relationship with yourself or others that you'd like to strengthen? We can discuss the steps that have led you to this point, as well as the steps you would like to take in the future to improve your well-being. I am passionate about treating each individual I meet as someone with unique therapeutic needs, and I would love to hear from you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
The Thoughts is a unique innovation of my strong believe -
The root cause of every problem is in our thoughts and the solution to these problems is also hidden in our thoughts (by Satvinder K Khurme, MSW, RSW).
With over 20 years of experience, I am committed in assisting individuals, couples and families to resolve problems that affect their day-to-day lives within the context of their families, communities and workplaces.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Emma Hartley
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Accepting NEW Clients – Are you feeling stuck, you're over stress or sadness being present all the time, pulled between two things, or uncertain about how to navigate life, career, or relationship challenges? Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, past or present traumas, or relationship issues, I’m here to help. My focus is on creating a space that 'syour own, where you can explore and challenge what holds us back from improved well-being, gaining clarity, and building resilience. Together, we’ll work to create personal growth in a way that fits, improve coping strategies, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships, helping you move toward a balanced and meaningful life.
1 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Stacey Ramsay-Bawden
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Navigating ADHD, stress, depression and anxiety is a complex journey that requires self-awareness and a toolbox of strategies. These challenges make it difficult for you to get your work done, take care of things at home, and get along with others. By employing effective coping mechanisms, you can pave the way to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Together we will develop effective skills and tools to help you navigate these challenges, improve your day to day functioning, enhance your well-being and improve your mental health.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Cara Briscoe
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
*Accepting New Clients* My approach to therapy is founded on collaboration, drawing from your insights to co-create your path towards personal growth and empowerment. I work with individuals, couples, families, and youth offering a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit. I understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship and I make it a priority to create an environment in which you feel comfortable to explore the issues causing you distress. I carry a systemic lens in therapy, exploring the impacts of sociocultural factors and how they shape your identity and relationships.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
It’s not easy being human right now. Especially when you’re carrying anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, or the quiet exhaustion that comes from holding everything together for everyone else. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or the people they care about, and who are ready for meaningful change.
My approach to therapy is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, helping clients build insight, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns in relationships. I place strong emphasis on safety, trust, and understanding the whole person, not just the symptoms that brought them to therapy.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, high stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you don’t have to perform, explain away your feelings, or have it all figured out. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and work toward greater clarity, connection, and emotional ease.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Makayla Ciuffreda
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Does your child or teen, or young adult seem constantly worried, easily overwhelmed, or often down? Are focus, attention, or big emotions making daily life a struggle at home or school? Many young people face challenges like anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or depression that can leave them feeling “different” or not good enough. Whether you or your child is dealing with constant worries, low mood, difficulty regulating emotions, or challenges with attention and social connections, therapy can be a place for growth and healing. My goal is to help your child feel more confident, resilient, and equipped to thrive.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 5H4
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Lindsay Renaud
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA, B.Ed, EMDR
Accepting NEW clients! - Do you wish you “felt better?” or wish to feel more like yourself again? Does stress, anxiety, ADHD, or trauma have you feeling stuck? Do you want to better understand how your past effects your present? Are you wanting to reconnect in your relationship? I'll support you in reaching therapy goals by helping create more self-awareness and confidence, teaching coping methods, and paving the path to long-term change. My aim is to create a space to explore your thoughts and experiences without the outside judgment and bias in your day-to-day.
5 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Bianca Amendola
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety and intrusive thoughts can make everyday life feel mentally exhausting. You might spend a lot of time overthinking decisions, questioning yourself, or trying to quiet thoughts that just won’t let go. Teens and adults often reach out when anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, phobias, or life transitions begin to feel overwhelming. In therapy, we work together to understand what’s keeping these patterns going and develop practical coping tools so you can quiet the mental noise, feel more grounded, and move through life with greater confidence and clarity.
I specialize in supporting teens and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, I help clients quiet intrusive thoughts, strengthen coping
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or self-doubt, you don’t have to face it alone. Therapy can be a space where you slow down, feel understood, and begin building tools to move forward with confidence. Together, we’ll work at your pace to create meaningful change and help you feel more grounded, capable, and in control of your life
0 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Kelly Byrne
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
With 30 years of teaching experience and a deep understanding of complex life transitions, I support individuals couples, and families working through ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, addiction, grief, and menopause. My approach is warm, collaborative, and integrates mindfulness with CBT, ACT, DBT, and SFT to offer practical, compassionate tools.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Best Therapy For You
Marriage and Family Therapist, Masters.Div., Masters.Th., Registered Psychotherapist. CRPO, Clinical Fellow, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
Result-driven: Based on significant clinical experience specializing in Families and Couples (AAMFT American Association Marriage and Family Therapy.org). Grief/loss, and Healthcare professionals.
Clinical experience: Clinical Supervisor for Psychotherapists and Psychospiritual Care trainees.
Work experience in Healthcare, Corrections, Psychospiritual care and Mental Health Services.
Therapist Training: Master’s Leveling training in Therapy, Systems theory, Family Systems and Mindfulness. Specialty training in Couples Therapy, Gottman Method Level II, Critical Incident Stress debriefing (CISM), Psychodynamic Theory such as Object Relations, EMDR, Conflict Resolution, and Communication strategies such as Clear Leadership.
Therapists are members of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and trained within professional Associations such as the American Association for Couples and Family Therapy and the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
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.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8R 3K8
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Donald Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div., M.Th., RMFT, RP
**Currently Accepting New Clients** Therapy is a safe space to share your story and help you learn more about yourself and the impact others have on our lives. It provides an opportunity to systematically review our experiences to see how our choices and beliefs are shaped and influenced. By exploring our challenges and concerns brought forth through our daily lives we can enrich our story, our love for ourselves, our families, and the world around us. As we explore your story, both past and present, we can access ideas and strengths to create positive change. I work with individuals, couples and families and offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Sarah Fawaz
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Feeling out of place or disconnected—no matter how hard you try to adapt—can be exhausting. If you're overwhelmed by life’s changes and struggling to feel at home in yourself or your surroundings, you’re not alone. My practice is grounded in helping people like you find clarity, connection, and a true sense of belonging. Together, we’ll create a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported—so you can begin to feel grounded and whole again.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
We are a collective of 2SLGBTQIA+ identified counsellors offering sex-positive, affirming and competent online and phone counselling across Canada (Turtle Island). We work through an anti-oppressive intersectional feminist lens.
We have a variety of levels of experience and professional qualifications on our team to suit your needs.
16 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
At Psykhe Psychotherapy, we know life can feel overwhelming and hard to navigate alone. Whether you're facing relationship challenges, stress, trauma, or mental health concerns, we’re here to support you. Our work is grounded in evidence-based approaches and guided by empathy, helping you build tools and deepen self-understanding. We create a safe, welcoming space where you can explore, heal, and grow. If you're looking for compassionate, supportive care, we invite you to reach out.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Hamilton is undergoing rapid transformation from a steel city to an emerging arts, tech, and health-sciences hub, and therapists here frequently work with the tension between a proud working-class identity and the changes brought by gentrification and urban renewal. McMaster University and McMaster University Medical Centre — one of Canada's leading health research institutions — provide institutional mental health resources and an active clinical training ecosystem. The city's significant immigrant population from South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America drives demand for culturally informed and multilingual therapists. Hamilton's affordability relative to Toronto has made it a destination for those priced out of the GTA, and therapists regularly address the adjustment challenges of relocation and community rebuilding.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) therapists in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) therapists in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $169 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (82%), and Stress (77%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
85%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 82% | Depression |
| 77% | Stress |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 27% | Persons with Disabilities |