Dawn Associates

Private Practice Group

“Helping clients to understand, resolve, heal & move forward as they overcome the challenges that are blocking their way. My Dawn Associates team consists of EMDR Therapists, and Social Workers who offer Telephone, video & in person sessions available for individuals, couples & families as well as teenagers.”

About us

We are a Hamilton, Ontario mental health organization staffed by Registered Social Workers. Our practice deals mainly with trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD as well as the associated issues related to distressing and upsetting events and relationships. We offer family therapy, couples counselling as well as individual counselling. We provide confidential, practical support to help you cope and manage the issues and problems that are challenging you in your personal, professional and social life. As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Dawn offers EMDR Consultation for EMDR Therapists looking for certification or looking to become Certified approved EMDR Consultants themselves.

Approach

In Hamilton our work moves from assessment into a steady, collaborative process that helps untangle the patterns blocking progress. Sessions are offered in person, by video or phone and are paced to your needs, shifting between focused talk, targeted memory-processing and practical skill-building so change happens both in the room and between appointments. You can expect clear goals, gentle pacing, and possibly small homework tasks to practice new ways of relating. This approach tends to help people wanting concrete steps toward calmer days and healthier relationships.

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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

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Hamilton, Canada

In-person & Online

Services

Our therapists offer a holistic approach to mental health well being that is evidence-based, creative and spiritual. Our experience includes extensive work with women, men, couples and families providing thorough assessments and treatment plans to heal deeply rooted emotional and behavioural patterns. Our preferred treatment modalities include EMDR Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) as well as CBT, mindfulness/meditation, ACT, IFS, EFT, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, experiential therapies and addiction treatment.

Services Offered:

Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

Adolescents
Couples
Families
Individuals
Elderly
Parents

Staff Employed:

Registered Social Workers
A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Area of expertise

Organisation Focus Areas:

PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Intimacy Issues
Difficulties with emotional or physical closeness in relationships, including fear of vulnerability, avoidance of connection, or sexual concerns.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

Credentials

Registrations

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Registered SOCIAL WORKER

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EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Service Areas

Historic House

In-person & Online

Hamilton, Ontario

Canada

Hamilton, Canada