LGBTQ+ therapists in Saint Catharines, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Serving LGBTQ+
Steph Collins Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MDiv
Looking for a safe place to land? Ready for change?
Together we will process the things getting in the way of the changes you’re looking to make. Together we will make a plan that makes sense for your goals AND your life. And then I will support you as you take the steps forward. You got this.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
John Harrison, CFIR St Catharines
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. If you are reading this, you are considering making a change in your life by looking for a therapist. Change can be scary. I want to celebrate your strength that brought you to this powerful, and perhaps daunting, first step on your path to self-discovery and growth. Whatever pain and suffering you have endured; you no longer have to face alone. I want to honor and respect your courage by committing to co-creating and nurturing a non-judgemental space where you feel physically and psychologically safe, seen, and valued. When we have built a trusting relationship, we can begin to explore the patterns of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that are negatively impacting your life. In my collaborative approach to therapy, you are the expert on your life; my role, through my knowledge of therapeutic processes and interventions, is to support, encourage, and travel alongside you on your journey.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Saint Catharines, ON L2R 7E1
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Julie Christiansen (Spa for the Soul)
Counsellor/Therapist, RP
1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health crisis in their lifetime. The last two years has shown us just how easy it can be for mental health to decline and quickly. Spa for the Soul seeks to support you on your journey to emotional wholeness. We are a client-centered practice, culturally diverse, and with a variety of treatment modalities to meet our clients' needs.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Saint Catharines, ON L2T 3Y4
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
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!
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Emmy Montemurro-Baxter
Registered Psychotherapist, MScEd, RP, RMFT
The combination of my past work experience in human services, my 25+ years in private practice, and my life experience, I have learned that every person is unique and faces unique challenges. I have developed a multi modal approach to therapy as I find drawing on techniques from several approaches allows me tailor my sessions to meet the needs of each client, depending on their situation, their values and their needs.
Life is full of challenges and at times such challenges may leave one feeling overwhelmed or stuck and unsure how to move forward. Whether what one is facing is a minor or a major concern, engaging in therapy can be helpful in many ways. Through talk therapy my aim is to gain and understanding of the uniques ness of each individual and to assist them to
manage the stresses they face
recognize there own strengths
bring clarity to their thoughts, emotions and feeling
define their goals
identify and assess possible courses of action
and
move forward with intention
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), MACP, Bsc
I hold a space where each person can be fully seen, heard, and met exactly where they are, with empathy, curiosity, and zero judgment. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, I understand how past experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. I integrate EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Solution-Focused, narrative and psychodynamic approaches to support healing not just at the surface, but at a deep, meaningful level.
Therapy with me is not about fixing you, because you are not broken. It’s about helping you reconnect with your strengths, untangle painful patterns, and move toward the life you want to live. I work collaboratively, honouring your pace and your story, and tailoring our work to what truly resonates for you.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking to understand yourself better, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and care. If you're ready to explore what’s been holding you back—and what’s possible—I invite you to reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.
3 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
ASR Counselling and Psychotherapy, Attachment and Trauma-informed
Registered Social Worker, HonBA, BSW, MSW, RSW, EMDR Certified
Hi, my name is Ada. Maybe this is your first time seeking therapy or maybe you are searching for a better fit. Trying to find someone who is able to help can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options. For 22 years, my passion has been working with individuals who have struggled with old wounds and life's unrelenting hardships.
My speciality is making sense of your life story: the experiences, stuck thoughts, feelings and perhaps, even memories that have contributed to where you are today. Gaining a better understanding of what brought you here will help shape what you need to feel better. Getting the lay of the land of your life story not only helps to understand where you've been, but also where you need to go from here. We can do this by getting to know those wounded parts of self and, finally, giving them a voice to heal. Understanding your life story is most effective in making those desired changes because it is complete – understanding you, from beginning, middle and beyond. I look forward to connecting with you and starting you on your journey of self discovery and healing.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Healing Pathways Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapists
At Healing Pathways Counselling, we believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive, and meaningful space where you can show up as you are. We work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm. Our approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, and we strive to help clients feel understood while building practical tools for change. We know that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and we are committed to making the process feel approachable, respectful, and personalized to your unique needs.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Andrea Laznik Amit
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA in clinical psychology
I offer a personalized approach to therapy based on psychoanalytic psychotherapy. After getting to know you we can decide on your goals for change. We explore in depth patterns that may be an obstacle to your growth so that you can decide whether to change them( or not). This approach is a process we go through together and the change is long standing. You will have a better understanding of your deep self and better control of where you want to go as well as better connection with others.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
LGBTQ+ therapists in Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $170 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (81%), and Trauma and PTSD (75%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$170
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
|
| 23% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 65% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 89% | Women |
| 80% | Men |
| 60% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 52% | Black / African American |