Family Conflict Therapists in Newmarket, ON
Registered Psychotherapist
Therapist & Clinic Owner at Electric City Wellness Accepting new clients both In-Person in Peterborough & Virtually throughout Ontario! Offering FREE 20-minute consultations!
Registered Social Worker | Chief Executive Officer | Owner
MSW, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (OCSWSSW) Therapy & Family Support
Registered Psychotherapist
Sisu Therapy offers virtual psychotherapy to adults across Ontario. A calm, collaborative space for anxiety, overwhelm, life transitions, and navigating cultural or family expectations, with care taken to move forward at a manageable pace.
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!
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
New clients are welcome! I'm Sam, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario specializing in trauma, grief, and work stress for adults navigating difficult experiences and life transitions. Together, we work to make sense of what you’re experiencing, gently connect with your nervous system and emotions, and support meaningful shifts that feel aligned with who you are.
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.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support women who have spent years caring for everyone else and now feel exhausted, guilty, disconnected from themselves or unsure who they are beyond their responsibilities. My work focuses on childhood and relational trauma, shame, people-pleasing, difficult family relationships, grief and the struggle to establish boundaries without feeling selfish.
Registered Psychotherapist
With so many elements that shape who we are and how we navigate the world, how can we expect mental health treatment to focus on only one at a time? Creating the space for nuanced conversations, MargINs Psychotherapy focuses on culturally responsive practices, primarily catering to intersectionally marginalized populations.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I’m Caitlin, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering individual and couples therapy in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario. I support adults facing anxiety, burnout, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My warm, collaborative approach blends CBT, ACT, and the Gottman Method to help you feel grounded, connected, and confident moving forward.
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.
Counselor, RSW
Registered Social Worker offering integrative, culturally responsive therapy that considers identity, family systems, and broader social and institutional influences. I support clients navigating stress, burnout, and intergenerational patterns using CBT and strengths-based approaches to foster self-awareness, emotional balance, and more aligned ways of living.
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.
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.
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Whether you're navigating the emotional complexities of infertility, struggling with self-worth, processing grief, feeling lost in a life transition, or disconnected in your relationships, you are not alone, and you don't have to go through it alone. I strive to create a collaborative, non-judgmental space where you can show up as you are and where we can make sense of things together.
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.
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
Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying
Helping South Asians, immigrants, and BIPOC individuals break free from cultural pressures, heal from trauma, people-pleasing, anxiety, guilt, and perfectionism as they embrace their true identity, and build a life that honours both heritage and personal well-being. At Empowering Roots in Brampton, Ontario, we offer culturally sensitive therapy tailored to your unique experiences.
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.
Registered Psychotherapist / Psychothérapeute autorisée
Welcome! I support my clients in healing from burn-out so that they can get back to feeling like themselves and to being able to handle the demands and pressures of work and home life in a healthy way. I use my knowledge in CBT, SFBT, and mindfulness to support my clients in a compassionate, collaborative, pragmatic, goal-oriented, and trauma-informed way. I look forward to meeting you!
Registered Social Worker
I've had the privilege and honour of supporting individuals and families traversing palliative care, end-of-life care and as caregivers go through their grief journey for over 10 years. Additionally, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I will meet you where you’re at. I come from a long line of “listen-first, talk-seco…
Newmarket, ON Therapists at a Glance
Number of therapists listed
Average years in practice
Currently accepting new clients
Therapists in Newmarket, ON who prioritize treating:
How therapists see their clients
Top therapy approaches used in Newmarket, ON:
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.