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≅≅༄ Welcome to Making Space Psychotherapy!

New Clients: Please choose your location, and then choose based on your interest for in-person or online psychotherapy sessions. The free 20-min consultation is for you to speak directly to the therapist so you can both see if it feels like the right fit.

Update: Our Senior Therapists- Louis is accepting new clients again! Anna’s waitlist is full.

Returning Clients: Hello again! You can book a session below for 50 or 80 minutes (150 min Intensives must be booked by request).

Need to contact us quickly? Text 289-904-0400

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Important to know

  • We offer Direct Billing options with Insurance providers, NIHB, Blue Cross and more.

  • Our psychotherapists in Hamilton and Burlington are Currently Accepting New Clients!

  • THERAPY INTENSIVES (3 sessions in 1) are now available for Couples, and Individuals using IFS or EMDR! Contact us directly to inquire.

  • Louis and Jennifer work exclusively online (everyone else can work in-person or online).

  • We require 48 hrs notice to cancel/reschedule or the full fee is due, but you can switch to online/phone right up to your session time.

  • Our Youth/Teen Therapists - Tina 3-12, Justine 4+, Cierra 9+, Taylor 9+, Lorna 12+, Jessica 12+, Briar 12+, Sheena 13+, Marra 13+, Andrew 13+, Karine 14+, Nada 15+

New clients please choose a phone consultation.

Sessions
Session

IN-PERSON THERAPY (Consultation)

Book your consultation here if you are a new client interested in "in-person therapy" or text 289-904-0400 or email office@makingspacetherapy.ca

You will speak directly with the psychotherapist for 20 minutes to see if you are a mutual fit for therapy.

ONLINE THERAPY (Consultation)

Book your consultation here if you are a new client interested in "online or phone therapy" or text us at 289-904-0400 or email us at office@makingspacetherapy.ca

You will speak directly with the psychotherapist for 20 minutes to see if you are a mutual fit for therapy.

Individual Adult Therapy 18+ (current active clients)

ACTIVE CLIENTS - Please book here if you have already completed a phone consultation and are actively working with your psychotherapist.

Child & Teen Therapy 3-17 (current active clients)

ACTIVE CLIENTS - Please book here if you have already completed a phone consultation and are actively working with your psychotherapist.

Couples, Triads, Family Therapy (current active clients)

ACTIVE CLIENTS - Please book here if you have already completed a phone consultation and are actively working with your psychotherapist.

Shannon D'souza Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), M.A.Counselling Psychology, B.Sc. Psychology

Mon 3pm-9pm - Hamilton

Tues 3pm-9pm, Wed & Thurs 9am-3pm - Burlington

Adults, Teens 17+

Areas of Focus: trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, boundaries, work issues, personal growth, career, cultural identity, life transitions and dramatic life shifts due to accidents, injuries and death.

Shannon brings flexibility, cultural sensitivity and humour to your work together. She integrates a variety of styles that consider who you are as a whole person.

She works with Adults and Teens 17+

Credentials:

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • M.A. Counselling Psychology, B.Sc. Psychology

  • Complex Trauma Professional

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

Mon 3pm-9pm - Hamilton Tues 3pm-9pm, Wed & Thurs 9am-3pm - Burlington Adults, Teens 17+ Ar... Read More

Nada Jarmakani Registered Psychotherapist, M.A. Counselling Psychology

Registered Psychotherapist in Burlington

Tues, Thurs 9am-3pm / ​​​​Wed 3pm-8pm

Adults, Teens, Couples

Areas of Focus: ADHD, anxiety, anger management, depression, life transitions, grief, and trauma

Styles: EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Parts Work, ACT, and CBT.

Credentials:

  • Registered Psychotherapist

  • M.A. Counselling Psychology

  • EMDR I & II

  • Certified Trauma Professional

  • Emotional Freedom Technique I & II

  • Parts Work Trauma Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist in Burlington Tues, Thurs 9am-3pm / ​​​​Wed 3pm-8pm Adults, Teens, C... Read More

Briar MacDonald

Saturdays 9am-2pm

IFS -Trained Therapist

Adults, Youth (12+)

Briar specializes in trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, academic stress, learning strategies and self-compassion. She brings 10+ years of experience working in the mental health field with youth and adults.

Areas of focus include - Trauma, Anxiety, OCD, Academic Stress or Learning Difficulties, ADHD, Bullying, Foster Care Issues, Blended Family Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Perfectionism, Self-Compassion, Boundary Setting, Burnout, Decision Making

Saturdays 9am-2pm IFS -Trained Therapist Adults, Youth (12+) Briar specializes in trauma, anxi... Read More

Andrea Didtrek
(She/Her/Hers) RP, M.A., B.A.

Mon, Thurs 3pm-8pm / Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-3pm

~Adults, Teens 14+, Poly/ENM

Areas of Focus: Trauma, Grief, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Loneliness, Academic Stress, Perfectionism, Self-Acceptance, People Pleasing, Sexual Violence, Emotional Abuse, Self-Harm, Suicidality, Body Image Self-esteem, Resilience Building.

Credentials

• Registered Psychotherapist - CRPO

• Yorkville University - Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology

• University of Waterloo - Bachelor of Arts, Honours Psychology & Classical Studies

• LivingWorks - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (certificate)

• San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program - Ontario Core Training in Mental Health (certificate)

Mon, Thurs 3pm-8pm / Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-3pm ~Adults, Teens 14+, Poly/ENM Areas of Focus: Trauma... Read More

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BURLINGTON OFFICE
Located at: 3150 Harvester Rd, Suite 203, Burlington
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Need Help? 289-904-0400 office@makingspacetherapy.ca