Find a Therapist in Bolton, ON

You already know a lot about what’s wrong. You’ve watched the videos, read the threads, tried the apps, and tried the dopamine detoxes. And you’re still up at 2 a.m. scrolling or gaming when you meant to sleep, putting off the work that matters, or quietly feeling behind on school, your career, dating, or where you thought you’d be by now. Knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different problems. Many of the people I see are men who feel stuck and are tired of saying they’re fine. Some have never talked to anyone about this before. You don’t need a diagnosis, a crisis, or the right words to start. I understand the online world firsthand. My approach is practical. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) gives us the tools, and knowing online culture means I get the context. Together, we make it about your life, not a textbook case. In practice, that means concrete strategies you try between sessions. If this sounds familiar, book a free 20-minute call. No forms, no pressure. Just a conversation to see if we’re a good fit.

I offer virtual online psychotherapy services with a focus on helping clients understand themselves more deeply, navigate challenges with greater clarity, and move toward meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, grounded in curiosity and care, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences and needs. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready to explore something more fully, I provide a space where we can make sense of things together.

Hello and Welcome! I am so glad you are here! My name is Elizabeth Boom and I have been providing psychotherapy since 2012. My training includes a Bachelor of Arts Honors in Psychology from the University of Guelph, a Masters of Divinity in Clinical Counselling from Tyndale University in Toronto, and extensive professional development including specialized training in EMDR and Brainspotting. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (Supervisor Qualifying) with the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy (CACFT). Currently I specialize with individuals looking to overcome challenges and grow to reach their full potential. One of my greatest joys is seeing the growth, healing and achievements of my clients. I count it a privilege to be able to walk alongside each person though their challenges. Sometimes I like to view psychotherapy through the lens of a hike. Consider me, your therapist as a trustworthy guide and companion on the journey. Together we choose where we would like to end up and decide which challenges to face as a team. We get to know each other as we walk side by side. As obstacles arise I will offer a hand up and tools to help us on the trail. I am here to help point you to the path if you feel lost along the way. Hiking can be hard work and sometimes you can wonder if it is worth it. I take delight in encouraging you and providing you a space where you can pause and reflect on the ground you have covered. After hiking up a trail, it is so rewarding to reach the goal; perhaps it is a lookout point that provides a new perspective, or regaining something that was lost, or maybe a new sense of confidence and peace. When the hike comes to an end we can celebrate the journey we were able to take together. Then if you want to hike together again just get in touch and we can go on a new therapeutic adventure. I provide counselling from a Christian perspective for those who are looking for this approach to therapy. I welcome people of all faiths in my practice. I provide counselling in English only. However, I am able to understand French and Spanish. Some clients find it helpful to be able to express themselves during therapy in these languages when necessary.

Feeling sad and unable to figure out why? Constantly worrying about what will happen next? Feeling lost and looking for direction? I can work with you to help you deal with the different pressures and stressors in your life. I meet you where you are and walk alongside you to help you reach your full potential. My focus puts you first and builds a strong therapeutic relationship between us through respect, empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I have facilitated grief support groups which has provided me with an in-depth knowledge of grief and the skills that can help individuals find meaning once again after a loss. I am also a Certified Anger Management Counsellor and an EMDR Trained Practitioner We will work together, in a warm and safe environment, to reach your acceptable level of satisfaction and comfort, at a pace of your convenience. You can totally do this, and I can help you. I am ready when you are!

I am available to support you through virtual sessions. Contact me to arrange a phone call to explore whether starting therapy with me is right for you. Please visit my website to learn more about me. My approach integrates psychotherapy with creative process to engage the mind, body, emotions and imagination on the journey of change. I ground my practice in a belief in human resilience and in our innate potential for healing and transformation through difficult times. My work is informed by anti-oppressive perspectives, understanding of trauma and environmental influences on the psyche, neuroscience research findings, the mind-body relationship, symbolic process, and spirituality. I am committed to principles of social justice, and to promoting balanced and respectful relationships. In over twenty years of practice, I have incorporated creativity and mindfulness with many types of verbal therapies. My experience includes work in public healthcare and community settings, including: mental health services in hospital outpatient clinics; addiction and trauma recovery; counselling for women and children exposed to domestic violence; specialized programs for children and youth with complex difficulties. I also provide specialized services in Jungian Sandplay Therapy. Sandplay Therapy is a unique modality that provides a nonverbal way for clients of any age to experience and transform inner tensions through creative expression with sand, water and miniatures. While engaging the body and imagination, you become the creator of your personal journey. With children and youth, playful and non-verbal approaches are central components of my practice. These imaginative modalities engage young people in creatively exploring their struggles while building a sense of mastery and self-worth. I am a Registered Social Worker providing psychotherapy in Ontario and hold Masters Degrees in both Social Work and Sociology. I am also an internationally certified Jungian Sandplay Therapist with the Canadian Association for Sandplay Therapy (CAST) and the International Society for Sandplay Therapy (ISST). I am a past President of CAST, and a Senior Teacher-Supervisor for CAST and ISST. I provide internationally recognized sandplay training, supervision, workshops and conference presentations.

I bring a whole lot of warmth, curiosity, and openness to my work with individuals, couples, and others in relationship. I am guided by a firm belief that attuned relationships hold transformative power for connecting to the fullness of our experiences. They are a resource for tapping into the wisdom, pain, and longings that each of us carry. I ground my practice in a commitment to prioritize the voice, collaboration and agency of those I work with. I am also attentive to the many ways that structural power, social systems, and past and present relationships can impact our lives and the shape of our struggles. Above all, I listen closely and centre what each person identifies as relevant to them, where they are, and where they wish to go. Some of the areas where I have experience and may be able to offer support in navigating include: - relationships with partners, peers, family and others - gender, sexuality, and other facets of identity and practice - sexual and reproductive health - chronic pain, disability, madness, and neurodiversity - feeling states of anxiety, restlessness, hopelessness, depression, sadness and grief - life transitions and daily living - gender-based and sexual violence - power dynamics and harm - unwanted substance use - health-care, housing and other social systems My approach is informed by anti-oppressive, harm reduction, anti-racist, and mad values. The care I offer is sex and kink positive and affirming of queer and trans identities and non-normative relationship structures.

Someone you loved and trusted has hurt you. Whether it was a partner, spouse, or someone close, the betrayal has created a flurry of emotions - shock, devastation and confusion. It can feel as if the ground has been pulled out from beneath you, leaving you questioning everything you once believed and cherished. You may notice waves of anger, sadness, fear, or even numbness, and the weight of it all can feel heavy to carry alone. These reactions are completely normal, and it’s okay if you feel lost right now. My role is to help you process what has happened and begin to find steady ground again.

Presently providing therapy and support via on-line video platform Zoom during Covid-19 restrictions My approach is to first listen and then adapt my clinical approach to fit the needs of my clients as opposed to trying to fit a client into a clinical model or approach.

The creative adjustments you have made through out your life have supported you. However, are you now finding what has worked for you in the past, is no longer effective, nor fulfilling? Through dialogue, sensory awareness, and embodied experimenting in the here and now (gestalt psychotherapycoaching), a deeper awareness of yourself, and how to break free from your old patterns may emerge- if you are up to doing the work. Our work together will ask you to look beyond what you know, and it will challenge you to your core, to look at yourself with new eyes. The authentic engagement, and risk taking that we both will share, will be demanding at times, and at other times quite sweet- we will be relating, finding meaning, getting creative, and going beyond our perceived limits. This honest, productive, and satisfying relational contact will support your need for something different personally andor professionally. My experiences as an educator for over 10 years has shown me that children are the best at this way of being. They are totally present with what is, they question without shame, and they take responsibility when given the freedom of choice. My personal work of getting out of my head and getting back to my senses, learning to accept that slow can be fast, and that my vulnerability is my new strength, has helped me to overcome childhood trauma, addictions, mental health issues and ADHD, failed relationships, and major life and career obstacles and changes. I can hold the space for you to do the same if that is what you desire. I am an existentialist, and I have faith that we can each find our path to an authentic existence in this absurd world together, we just need support for greater awareness and contact. Reluctant to take a risk, and work with people only in my presence has taught me how my beliefs, rules, interjects, whatever you might call them, of what a therapy session "should" look like have limited my experiences and impact. Going beyond my perceived limitations, I have learned that I can see, just as well with my ears, that at times I can be even more creative, and ask different questions of you when you are not physically in my sight. These powerful insights have helped me to be open to technology, and reaching you, where ever you may be. Personally feeling like an alien at times, and wondering where are "my people" hiding on this planet, has been tough. However, by staying with my own process, I have come to some new awareness' that even if "my people" aren't in my own backyard, I can make contact. Please reach out and contact me. I will not be able to fix you, however, I will be able to support and accept you.

My work with clients is guided by cultural awareness. I recognize that a client’s cultural orientation shapes their lived experience and plays an important role in their mental health. I am committed to helping my clients conceptualize their experiences and identify all resources available to help them problem-solve I support adolescents and adults working through trauma, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. I also help clients on disability leave navigate their recovery and successfully transition back into the workplace. I use an eclectic approach and collaborate with my clients to design treatment plans that fit their needs. I recognize how challenging it can be to reach out for emotional support. I match my client's pace of change and growth, focusing on setting short-term goals that help build self-efficacy.

You keep repeating the same painful patterns in your relationships, no matter who you're with. Maybe you're actively dating, and you find yourself reading into every shift in their tone, chasing reassurance, or losing yourself trying to be who you think they want. Maybe you keep going back to an ex even though it leaves you feeling worse each time. Or maybe you're in a committed relationship that's become a cycle of conflict and resentment, and you're tired of having the same fight on repeat. The exhausting part is that it keeps happening, and it's starting to shape how you see yourself. If any of this feels familiar, you're in the right place. I'm a Registered Social Worker who helps people in their 20s and 30s make real, lasting changes in how they relate. My style is warm and practical, and I'll challenge you rather than just nod along. Using attachment theory, we'll trace where these patterns began and build the security to break them. These patterns can change. As you build real security within yourself, those painful patterns stop running the show, and you get to choose how you show up instead. You can feel calm and confident, whether partnered or single. The first step is a free, no-pressure meet & greet call—just reach out to set one up. I'd love to hear from you!

As a dedicated psychotherapist, my philosophy centers on fostering a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where individuals, families, and couples can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. I believe that every person holds within them the strength and potential to navigate life's challenges, and my role is to help illuminate that path. My approach is integrative, drawing from various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness practices, and humanistic principles. I tailor my methods to suit each client's unique needs, fostering a collaborative relationship that empowers you to take an active role in your healing journey. I prioritize a holistic perspective, acknowledging the complex interplay between mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, anger, depression, stress, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, my goal is to help you cultivate insight and resilience. Together, we will identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. If you’re ready to embark on a transformative journey toward well-being, I invite you to reach out. Let's take the first step together.