Anxiety Therapists in St. Catharines, ON
Katherine McNichol
Registered Psychotherapist
Katherine is a Registered Psychotherapist with 8 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and teens through anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout and relationship issues. Trained in EFT, CBT, and EMDR, she takes a direct and compassionate approach to help clients move from surviving to thriving. She offers virtual psychotherapy across Canada and is current accepting clients.
Rebecca Steele
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Welcome to Smart Therapy! I’m Rebecca. For over a decade, I’ve helped clients heal from anxiety and trauma using Insight-Driven Depth Therapy. My work explores unconscious patterns and emotional roots to foster clarity, calm, and change. I offer talk therapy, Brainspotting, hypnotherapy, and dream work.
Stef Wood
Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist at Psychotherapy For You
Varshini Skantharajah
Registered Psychotherapist
Monika Georgieva
Registered Psychotherapist
Monika has over 5 years of experience providing psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families, along with several years working in community support services for older adults and caregivers. She also has a background in health promotion and wellness education. Monika holds a Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy.
Alison Kuiack
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
If you are here now, you recognize something in your life is not working and you need to try something different. My hope is to offer you a safe and compassionate place to explore your life from a new perspective. I am here to learn more about your journey and work collaboratively with you to find new and effective ways of addressing the challenges you face.
Gabrielle Ferguson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you feel like you're always overwhelmed by your daily responsibilities? Do you struggle to keep on top of your to-do list, and feel like your always forgetting something? Is this impacting your work and relationships? I am specialized in supporting people of all ages with ADHD with evidence-based tools and strategies to help with all of the challenges living with ADHD can create.
Carol Alexander
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
I work with adults, children, and families, providing client-centred, attachment-focused interventions. My work is based on attachment theory. My area of focus in supporting families involves strengthening the parent-child relationship. I coach parents to parent in a way that provides insight into their child's inner world while gaining an empathetic approach to traditional discipline strategies.
Mala Dorai
Therapist Intern
I offer a collaborative, trauma-informed therapy space for adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, neurodivergence (including ADHD/autism), grief, and life transitions. Grounded in neuroscience and cultural humility, my work integrates mind, body, and environment, with gentle structure, practical tools, and care for meaningful growth.
Lisa Willow
Registered Social Worker
Lisa Willow is a Registered Social Worker (MSW, ADHD-CCSP) and founder of West Coast Adult ADHD and Coast to Coast ADHD. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, and women's wellness. Lisa offers compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Virtual sessions available across Canada.
Dr. Ashley Mlotek
Clinical Psychologist
I work with adult clients with a variety of presenting concerns including but not limited to anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, perfectionism, life transitions, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. I approach therapy within the context of a safe therapeutic relationship based on empathy and compassion. My therapeutic approach draws on several evidence-based modalities...
Mike Thibodeau
Registered Clinical Psychologist (PhD)
Dr. Michel (Mike) Thibodeau has helped over a hundred adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety-related disorders. He offers efficient treatment using cognitive behavioural therapy and exposure and response prevention guided by current research on best practices. His pragmatic skills-based approach is paired with a collaborative therapeutic style to promote lasting changes.
Samantha Szirmak
Registered Psychotherapist
It takes incredible courage to seek help whether you are currently hurting, overwhelmed, or searching to get to know yourself better. As your therapist, I am honoured to provide a safe space for you to tell your story, open your heart, and guide you towards the growth and change you seek. In a caring, supportive, and non-judgmental environment, we can navigate this journey together.
Michelle Cham
Therapist Intern
Hi, I’m Michelle. I work with youth, young adults, and families navigating relationship challenges, identity exploration, and major life transitions. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained, therapy can offer space to heal and reconnect with your voice and sense of self. My approach is person-centred and narrative-based, grounded in the belief that you are the author of your…
Lisa Demmer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, ADHD-CP
Accepting NEW Clients – Is it hard to find motivation or let go of anxious thoughts? Do you feel stuck in low mood, the past, or like you’re going through the motions but nothing changes? Have you lost sight of yourself, or feel held back by experiences that continue to echo into the present? Maybe you’re wanting support with emotions, communication, relationships, identity, or finding meaning in…
Stella Thiru
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling in your relationships, or burdened by anxiety that won’t seem to ease? Do you find yourself caught between cultural, personal, or societal expectations, leaving you exhausted, frustrated, or disconnected? You are not alone. Many individuals feel stuck in cycles of worry, self-doubt, and emotional distress, unsure of how to break free. But healing …
Anya Rameshwar
Therapist
In our first session, my priority is our connection. A positive initial connection will help the therapy relationship flourish. Through therapy, we will examine different parts of your life, your memories, past experiences and where you are at present.
Jodi Evers
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Providing person-centred, psychodynamic therapy for adults across a wide range of treatment goals. Using an integrative approach that considers the whole person, treatment is adapted to the individual and is deep, experiential, challenging, trauma informed and focused on the body, emotions, and patterns of behavior.
Serafina Oliverio
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
As a dedicated psychotherapist, my mission is to help you uncover your inner strengths and overcome life's challenges. I create a nurturing, supportive, and judgment-free space where we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours with compassion and curiosity. Using personalized strategies—whether mindfulness techniques, evidence-based modalities, or a strengths-based perspective—I adapt …
Cynthia Schoppmann
Registered Psychotherapist
If you are struggling with anything in your life, it's important to know that there is help and support available. No issue is too big or too small to take that first step and reach out. Whether you a struggling with work, relationships, trauma, grief, self-esteem, anxiety or depression, I will work with you to navigate through these difficult situations. Clients access support for a variety of d…
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