Family Conflict Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Varshini Skantharajah
Registered Psychotherapist
Joanna Brubacher
Registered Social Worker
Who I Work With: *Couples navigating conflict, repair, or separation *Co-parents creating healthy communication and planning around children *LGBTQ2+ individuals and families *People in non-traditional or polyamorous relationships *Neurodiverse adults and people on the autism spectrum *Individuals exploring identity, emotion regulation, or relational healing
Sophia Wolsfeld
Registered Psychotherapist, CCC, RD
Hello! My name is Sophia. I am a trauma therapist who is passionate about supporting those looking to heal from past wounds that are impacting them in the now. Experiencing trauma does not have to hold you back.
Arianne Nicole Palmares
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi, I’m Arianne. I’m glad you’re here. I believe everyone deserves therapy access, regardless of background or identity. As a first-generation immigrant, I combine lived experience with clinical training to create a safe and brave space where you can be seen, heard, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want.
Miranda Tilley
Registered Psychotherapist
An experienced therapist with a background in childcare (former ECE) with a focus on helping children, teens, youth, adults, and families navigate mental health challenges. Specializing in ADHD and related issues, including PMDD, menstrual issues, anxiety, and executive functioning struggles.
Hitomi Yokota (she/her)
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
I specialize in relationship-based trauma and anxiety. My clients come to me for relationship challenges, Anxious or Avoidant attachment styles, people-pleasing, boundaries, and childhood trauma. I provide somatic therapies, EMDR, and Attachment-based therapy based on your needs.
Lisa O’Donovan
Registered Psychotherapist
I offer Psychodynamic, trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples in-person in Burlington and virtually. I support clients navigating complex trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and recovery, family dysfunction, and life transitions helping to uncover and understand emotional and relational patterns, process experiences, build greater self-awareness in a safe, compassionate space.
Franklynn Bartol
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I practice relational psychotherapy, which sees both suffering & healing as rooted in relationships. I support individuals & couples to grow their capacities to feel, reflect, & connect more deeply to themselves & others. I take a collaborative, trauma-informed, & anti-oppressive stance, holding curiosity for how social contexts, your personal history, & identities impact you & our work together.
Bethany Jacobs
Registered Social Worker
Who I Work With: - Individuals navigating the impacts of trauma, grief, or emotional overwhelm - Adults seeking support with nervous system regulation, stress, or anxiety - Clients processing relational harm, life transitions, or spiritual disconnection - Those seeking therapy through an anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive lens
Mahum Ahmed
Registered Social Worker
Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD? You may feel overwhelmed or stuck and want deeper understanding—not just symptom relief. I offer compassionate, tailored therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT. Together, we’ll build emotional regulation, stronger relationships, and a more fulfilling, empowered future.
Stacey Sanderson
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker, Subject Matter Expert
I am Subject Matter Expert in complex, relational trauma, narcissism and high conflict divorce. If you are in a toxic relationship, I can help you navigate the process while learning the powerful boundaries and strategy you need to get to the next chapter in your life feeling confident and empowered. I will help you understand the attachment patterns that are keeping you stuck.
Cassandra Tennriello
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi! I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor with 11 years of experience. I walk alongside my clients as they heal, whether supporting emotional regulation, processing trauma, or navigating life transitions. I use an integrative approach, drawing from different theories, modalities, and approaches that fit their unique needs!
Cibelly Zedan
Registered Psychotherapist
Compassionate, bilingual psychotherapist offering virtual support for individuals (16+), couples, and families. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges. My integrative approach blends DBT, CBT, EFT, and somatic therapy to help you build resilience, deepen connection, and grow with confidence.
Samantha Bernhard
Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
Mississauga in-person therapy now available! Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s the weight of unresolved emotions, relationship struggles, or the stress of daily life. If you’re looking for a space to feel seen, heard, and supported, I’m here to help.
Daniela Arrieta Galvan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I am passionate about helping people heal from soul wounds created by historical, collective and relational trauma. Many of my clients struggle to find a sense of self & identity, disconnection to themselves & others and childhood & intergenerational trauma. I help them make meaning of their experiences, process emotions, heal wounds and find their way back to themselves.
Erika Szabo
Registered Social Service Worker, Psychotherapist
My name is Erika. I'm a white, cis-gender queer woman with lived experience of complex trauma. I work from a person-centered, relational, and anti-oppressive lens and embody this in the work I do! Whether you're interested in meditation, art making, somatics, or simply an empathic ear, I will hold space for you in whatever way you need. BOOKING OPEN in-person and online across Ontario.
Shereen Ishag
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual and In-person Psychotherapy in Burlington for teens (12+), adults, couples, and families. I work with clients experiencing relationship difficulties, emotional disconnection, anxiety, grief, and trauma-related concerns. I draw from emotion-focused and attachment-based perspectives, including EFCT-informed work, as well as other integrative approaches.
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & Traumatologist
I am a registered psychotherapist with a decade of experience in mental healthcare. I have built an authentic, client-centred, and empathic space in my private practice since 2020. We provide care for a wide range of mental health issues and couples or family conflict. My team is as accessible and affordable as possible and we are constantly learning new and better ways to support our clients
Jennifer Oakley
Registered Psychotherapist
I am a therapist honoured to support individuals looking for harmony and clarity in their life. I specialize in Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Early Childhood Trauma, Abandonment, PTSD, with a special interest in Adoption Loss and Reunion, Family Separation, and Family Conflict.
Victoria Theodoris
Psychotherapist
Therapy is not just about techniques or sessions; it’s about the relationships, and that begins with a conversation. To make this step easier, I offer a free 20-minute consultation. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, share what feels comfortable, and receive a genuine sense of whether working together feels like the right path forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Conflict
What kinds of family conflict can therapy help with?
Family therapy addresses a wide spectrum of conflict: communication breakdowns between parents and children, sibling rivalry, disagreements about parenting or discipline, estrangement from adult family members, conflicts arising from major transitions (divorce, remarriage, blended families, illness, death), cultural or generational differences, and the lingering effects of unresolved family-of-origin issues. A therapist helps family members understand each other's perspectives and develop healthier ways of relating.
Does the whole family need to attend therapy together?
Not necessarily. While having all relevant family members present is often most effective, therapy can begin with whoever is willing to participate. Individual therapy can also address family conflict by helping one person change how they respond and communicate, which often shifts the family dynamic even without others in the room. Your therapist may start with individual or subset sessions and expand the group as trust and readiness develop.
What approaches are used in family conflict therapy?
Family Systems Therapy examines how family roles, rules, and patterns maintain conflict and seeks to shift the system as a whole. Structural Family Therapy focuses on boundaries and hierarchy within the family. Emotionally Focused Family Therapy addresses the attachment bonds underlying conflict. Narrative Therapy helps family members re-examine problem-saturated stories and find new perspectives. Many therapists draw on a combination of these approaches based on the family's specific dynamics.
Can family therapy help when one member refuses to attend?
Yes — meaningful change is possible even when not everyone participates. Individual therapy focused on family dynamics helps you understand your role in patterns, respond differently, and set clearer limits. Sometimes when one person changes, others follow. A therapist experienced in family work can help you navigate situations where a key family member is unwilling to engage, including estrangement and one-sided reconciliation efforts.
How long does family conflict therapy typically take?
Timeline depends on the nature and duration of the conflict, the number of people involved, and the goals. Focused family therapy for a specific issue — such as a parenting disagreement or communication breakdown — may produce meaningful change in 8–12 sessions. Long-standing or complex family dynamics, particularly those rooted in intergenerational patterns or trauma, often benefit from longer-term work. Your therapist will establish goals and review progress with your family throughout.