☁️ Welcome to Making Space Psychotherapy!

New Clients: Please choose your location, and then choose based on your interest for in-person or online therapy sessions. The free 20-min consultation is for you and the therapist to assess a mutual fit for therapy.

Returning Clients: Hello again! You can book a session with your therapist if you have completed your consultation and intake form.

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

~ Important to know ~

48 hours notice is needed when cancelling or rescheduling a session, but you are welcome to switch to an online or phone session right up to your appointment time.

Our Psychotherapists in Hamilton and Burlington are Currently Accepting New Clients!

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 be speaking directly with the therapist for 20 minutes.


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 therapist for 20 minutes.


*Current Active Clients only

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

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

Mon & Tues 3pm-9pm / Wed, Thurs 9am-3pm

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 & Tues 3pm-9pm / Wed, Thurs 9am-3pm Adults, Teens 17+ Areas of Focus: trauma, relation... Read More

(exclusively online) Weekday, Evenings, Saturdays

Adults, Couples, Families

Areas of Focus: Complex Trauma, Grief/Loss, Sex & Intimacy Issues, Infidelity, Anxiety, Depression, Attachment Trauma, Childhood Abuse, Fertility, Vicarious Trauma, Estranged Relationships, Relational Issues, Eating Disorders, Pornography, Sexual Addiction

Modalities: EMDR, Psychodynamic, Parts Work (IFS-informed), Gestalt

(exclusively online) Weekday, Evenings, Saturdays Adults, Couples, Families Areas of Focus: Com... Read More

Kelly is a Registered Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist specializing in relational, childhood, and health related trauma. She also enjoys working with those who wish to do self-exploration. Over the past 14 years she has worked with clients at the bedside in hospitals, hospice settings, and in private practice with clients and supervising therapists.

Adults, Couples, Teens(16+)

Areas of focus include - Anxiety, Depression, Childhood Trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Attachment Trauma, Intergenerational Trauma, Self-Discovery, Grief & Loss, Health Issues, Major Life Changes, Sexuality and Gender, Couples Issues

Kelly is a Registered Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist specializing in relational, childhood, a... Read More

Tues, Thurs 9am-3pm / ​​​​Wed 3pm-8pm

Adults, Teens, Couples

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

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

Credentials:

  • M.A. Counselling Psychology

  • Certified Trauma Professional

  • Emotional Freedom Technique I & II

Tues, Thurs 9am-3pm / ​​​​Wed 3pm-8pm Adults, Teens, Couples Areas of Focus: ADHD, anxiety, ang... Read More

(exclusively online) *Weekdays until 5pm

Individual Adults

Areas of Focus:

Modalities: Certified Integrated Trauma Clinician - ATTCH

(exclusively online) *Weekdays until 5pm Individual Adults Areas of Focus: Modalities: Certifi... Read More

Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm (ONLINE)

Adults 20+, Couples

Treatment areas include: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, emotional regulation, rumination, procrastination, relationship issues, life transitions, lack of confidence, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, self-discovery, meaning and purpose, sexuality and LGBTQ+, PTSD, communication issues, social anxiety.

I use an integrative approach featuring Acceptance and Commitment therapy along with elements of SFT, EFT, IFS, Narrative therapy and other modalities. This enables me to create a tailor made, flexible treatment plan for my clients. I have also completed Gottman Couples Therapy I & II as well as Dr Sue Johnson’s Intensive Course in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy.

Whatever your reasons are for seeking help, I aim to create a supportive, ‘non-judgy’ space where we can talk through whatever is on your mind, understand what is happening, and enable you to reach your goals and move forward.

Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist Gottman Couples I & II EFT: Attachment for Couples in Crisis

Mon-Fri 8:00am-3:00pm (ONLINE) Adults 20+, Couples Treatment areas include: anxiety, depressio... Read More

Hamilton: Mon, Tues, Thurs 3pm-9pm

Burlington: Wed 2pm-6pm

Cierra is a passionate trauma therapist who works with Adult Women, and also specializes in working with youth including Young Adults, Teens and Children 6+

Areas of Focus: Trauma, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationships, ADHD, Learning Disabilities

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Credentials:

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

M.A. Counselling Psychology B.A. Social Psychology, (minor) Sociology

Hamilton: Mon, Tues, Thurs 3pm-9pm Burlington: Wed 2pm-6pm Cierra is a passionate trauma therap... Read More

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

Adults, Couples

Areas of Focus:

Complex Trauma, Relationship Trauma, Men with Trauma, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Couples

Lisa’s expertise are complemented by her life experience as a parent, 20+ years working with families and children as an educator, and her extensive experiences and training in trauma.

Credentials: - Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • OPC Diploma of Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Certificate in Relational Trauma Repair Sociometrics

  • Complex Trauma Professional

  • Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

  • IFS-Informed

Tues 9am-3pm / Mon, Wed, Thurs 3pm-9pm Adults, Couples Areas of Focus: Complex Trauma, Relatio... Read More

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