Where to Get Therapy in Hamilton, ON
Are you or someone you care about struggling with mental health, confidence, or relationships? If so, therapy or counselling can be a great way to get support. In Hamilton, therapists can be found through both private and publicly funded services. Learn more below!
Private Therapists in Hamilton
In Hamilton, Ontario, you can obtain therapy through private practices. The cost or “session fee” varies depending on the level of training/experience of the therapist and may be covered by extended health benefits.
You can find a good therapist for you or your child by contacting group practices. These are therapy clinics with multiple psychotherapists working there, at least one of which is likely to be a good fit for you. We’ve listed some below.
We’re admittedly a little biased and have to mention ourselves first. The Ontario-Wide Psychology Clinic (OWPC) is based in Hamilton and provides ONLINE therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Our psychologists and psychotherapists help those with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and more. Because we’re a virtual clinic you can easily meet online with a psychotherapist on our team whether you live downtown or in Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Binbrook, Flamborough, Ancaster, Dundas, Mount Hope, Grimsby, etc. All you need is a good wifi connection!
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Alannah Courte, MSW, RSW
Therapist for teens and young adults
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Fema Jacob, MSW, RSW
Adult Trauma therapist
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Katelynn Vindis, MSW, RSW
Therapist for adults
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Dr. Felicia Chang, C. Psych.
Child Psychologist
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Donna Tyler, MSW, RSW
Child Therapist + Parent Coach
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Ash Chalmers, MSW, RSW
Adult Eating Disorders Therapist
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Dawn M, MSW, RSW
Adult Trauma Therapist
Prefer in-person therapy? See below for some of practices with therapists in Hamilton that offer in-person therapy.
You can also find a good psychologist or therapist in Hamilton by searching Psychology Today ; it’s one of the largest databases of therapists, including psychologists, social workers, and registered psychotherapists.
Publicly Funded Therapists in Hamilton, ON
Free therapy services are available to some depending on your age and presenting concerns, although there may be a wait time. Therapy through these services is usually available to anyone in the Hamilton area, including people living in Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Binbrook, Mount Hope, Ancaster, Dundas, etc.
Therapy For Children/Teens in Hamilton
Therapy for Children/Teens in Hamilton is available through the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre and Child and Adolescent Services. To access either of these programs, you need to go through CONTACT Hamilton
Support through the SNAP program may also be helpful to young children with behavioural difficulties.
Therapy For Adults in Hamilton
St. Joe’s provides treatment for mental health difficulties like anxiety disorders, depression and eating disorders among adults in Hamilton. A referral must be made through Connect.
There are also some other programs for specialized areas of concern:
Counselling for individuals who have experienced sexual assault is available through SACHA.
Eating Disorder treatment is available through Body Brave
If you are part of a family health team, you may also be able to access therapy or counselling from a psychotherapist. Click here for more information.
Interested in working with one of our therapists at OWPC?
Step 1: Browse our psychotherapists’ profiles OR connect with our Intake Team to find the perfect therapist for you/your child
Step 2: Book an appointment
Step 3: Complete the digital intake forms (we email these to you along with a link to access your first appointment).