≅≅༄ 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 (intensives must be booked by request).

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

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 are now available for Individuals (IFS, EMDR) and Couples! 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, Cierra 9+, Taylor 9+, Lorna 12+, Jessica 12+, Briar 12+, Sheena 13+, Marra 13+, Andrew 13+, Karine 14+, Nada 15+

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.


Two Parents, Single Parents, Multiple Parents (current active clients)

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

Mon, Tues & Wed 3pm-9pm

Thurs & Fri 9am-3pm

~ Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples

Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Identity, Couples Counselling (conflict, life transitions, infidelity, trauma), Attachment Challenges, Family Dynamics, Student Counselling

Credentials:

MSW, Registered Social Worker

B.A Psychology and Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies

Mon, Tues & Wed 3pm-9pm Thurs & Fri 9am-3pm ~ Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Couples Are... Read More

Monday - Saturday 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

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

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

Wednesday 9am-3pm

Thursday 3pm-9pm

Saturdays

Adults, Couples, Teens

Areas of Focus: Trauma, Relational Trauma, Emotional Abuse, Depression, Fertility, Self-Worth, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Stress, Women’s Issues, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Addiction, Eating Disorders, Domestic Abuse, Grief/Loss

Credentials:

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

M.A. Counselling Psychology B.A.&Sc Psychology Child & Youth Worker

Wednesday 9am-3pm Thursday 3pm-9pm Saturdays … Adults, Couples, Teens Areas of Focus: Trauma... Read More

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

Saturday 10am-4pm

Adults, Parents, Teens, Children 9+

Areas of Focus: Complex Trauma, C-PTSD, Neurodivergent (ADHD & Autism), LGBTQ2+, Parent Coaching, Parent & Child Relationship, Behavioural Difficulties, Anxiety, Depression, Identity, Self-Esteem, Emotion Regulation, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety, Postpartum, Suicidal Ideation, Grief, Loss

My Style: I work with trauma and relational experiences. I also have a special interest in the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals.

Credentials Master of Social Work (MSW)

Graduate Diploma Music Therapy

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music

B.A. Philosophy and Women’s Studies

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mon, Wed 3pm-9pm / Tues 9am-3pm Saturday 10am-4pm Adults, Parents, Teens, Children 9+ Areas of... Read More

Jessica is a Registered Psychotherapist who works with a variety of issues, and works with adults, teens and children 12+.

Jessica has experience working with anxiety, depression, self esteem, body image, self-harm, relationships, domestic violence, stress, emotion management, life transitions, self-identity.

She uses a person-centered approach and integrates Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT).

Client focus: Teens, Children 12+, Adults

Credentials:

M.A. Counselling Psychology, B.A.(Hons) Psychology Graduate Certificate, Concurrent Disorders

Jessica is a Registered Psychotherapist who works with a variety of issues, and works with adults... Read More

Hamilton: Mon 9am-3pm – Tues & Thurs 3pm-9pm

Cierra is a passionate trauma therapist who works with Adult Women, and also specializes in working with youth including Young Adults, Teens and Children 9+

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

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Credentials:

Registered Psychotherapist

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

Hamilton: Mon 9am-3pm – Tues & Thurs 3pm-9pm Cierra is a passionate trauma therapist who wor... Read More

Adults 18+, Parents, Children 3-12, Families, Poly/ENM

Areas of Focus: Complex Trauma, Personality Disorders, C-PTSD, Parenting Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Postpartum Depression, LGBTQ Acceptance, Cultural Acceptance, Addictions

Styles: EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy

Credentials:

  • M.A. Counselling Psychology

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • EMDR I & II (EMDRIA)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy I

  • Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model

  • Indigenizing Harm Reduction

  • Play Therapy

Adults 18+, Parents, Children 3-12, Families, Poly/ENM Areas of Focus: Complex Trauma, Personal... Read More

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

Adults, Teens

Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Trauma, Attachment Issues, ADHD, ASD, Executive Functioning Difficulties, Impacted Self-Worth, Existential Feelings, Identity-Related Experiences, Internalized Beliefs, Shame, Grief and Loss, Sleep Issues, Addiction, Self-Harm, and Suicidal Ideation

My Style: I work with trauma and relational experiences. I also have a special interest in the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals.

Credentials M.A.Counselling Psychology, B.A.Psychology, Trauma Informed Stablization Treatment - Level 1 (Janina Fisher)

Tues, Wed, Sat 9am-3pm / Thurs 3pm-9pm Adults, Teens Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Mood,... 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

Mon, Thurs 9am-3pm​ / Wed 3pm-9pm / Sundays - daytime

Adults, Couples, Families, Teens

Focus Areas: Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, Dissociation (including DID), Axis II issues, Mood Issues (Depression), Interpersonal Issues, Relationship Issues, Addictions, Porn/Sexual Addiction, Gun Violence, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Parenting Issues, Family Conflict, Infidelity

Credentials

Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist

Clinical Supervisor

Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

B.A. Psychology

EMDR I&II

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Gottman Couples Therapy I&II

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Mon, Thurs 9am-3pm​ / Wed 3pm-9pm / Sundays - daytime Adults, Couples, Families, Teens Focus Ar... Read More

Monday 9am-2pm / Tuesday 3pm-8pm / Thursday 3pm-8pm / Friday 9am-2pm

Adults, Couples

Specialist: Helping Professionals, Caregivers, OCD

Areas of Focus: Emotional Regulation, OCD, Life Transitions, Role Changes, Grief & Loss, Emotional Regulation, Neurodivergent/ADHD, Eating Disorders, Grief/Loss, Fertility, Stress, Burnout, Anxiety, Relationship Challenges

Credentials:

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Registered Recreation Therapist (R/TRO)

M.A.Counselling Psychology

B.A.Clinical Psychology & Recreation Therapy

Women’s Mental Health Specialist Certificate

Certified Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Professional Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy Certification

Monday 9am-2pm / Tuesday 3pm-8pm / Thursday 3pm-8pm / Friday 9am-2pm … Adults, Couples Special... Read More

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

Teens, Children 4+, Young Adults

Areas of Focus: Attachment, School-Related Stress, Emotion Regulation, Social Skills, Building Self-Esteem and Confidence, Developmental and Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Dysregulation, Big Behaviours and Big Emotions (including anger/frustration management), Grief, Low Self-Esteem, Exposure to Trauma, Family Changes, Separation and Transitions, Family Conflict

Credentials:

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

M.A.Counselling Psychology B.Sc Biology

Post Grad Certificate in Mental Health & Disabilities Studies (Mohawk College)

Post Grad Certificate in Autism & Behavioural Sciences (Mohawk College)

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs / 3pm-9pm … Teens, Children 4+, Young Adults Areas of Focus: Attachment,... Read More

Amanda is a seasoned Registered Psychotherapist specializing in complex and relational trauma, developmental trauma, relationship issues, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and self-esteem.

She uses an integrative approach including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, Somatic, Polyvagal, Internal Family Systems (informed)/Parts Work, Brainspotting, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Attachment Focused Therapy.

She works with individuals 18+

Amanda is a seasoned Registered Psychotherapist specializing in complex and relational trauma, de... Read More

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

Adults, Youth 12+

Areas of Focus: Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Self-Esteem, Depression, Boundaries, Borderline Personality Disorder

My Style: With a holistic approach to therapy, I recognize that trauma affects the mind, body and spirit. Through various Trauma-Informed approaches, I tailor each session specifically to each clients’ needs. I emphasize a Polyvagal approach to trauma with an emphasis on Nervous System Regulation. I truly believe that creating a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment helps my clients to feel heard, validated and empowered to take charge of their healing journey.

Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CCTP-I, M.A. Counselling Psychology, Hons Bachelor C&Y

Mon 3pm-9pm / Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9am-3pm Adults, Youth 12+ Areas of Focus: Trauma, Anxiety, ... Read More

Mon-Thurs 3pm-9pm

Adults, Couples

Areas of Focus: Trauma, PTSD/C-PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues

Credentials:

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

M.A. Counselling Psychology B.A. Psychology & Sociology, (minor) Anthropology

Mon-Thurs 3pm-9pm Adults, Couples Areas of Focus: Trauma, PTSD/C-PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Tra... Read More

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

Anna is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has experience working with first responders, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, relational disorders, OCD, ASD and ADHD.

Anna brings a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed approach, and is interested in a holistic approach to working with the mind, body and emotions.

She works with Adults, Teens 16+ and Couples

Credentials: Registered Psychotherapist

M.A. Counselling Psychology, B.A. (Hons) Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour

-Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

-Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (C-DBT)

-Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP)

Anna is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has experien... Read More

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