Book an Appointment at BeWell Hamilton Health Centre (Virtual and In-Person) - Located in Downtown Hamilton
Welcome to BeWell Health Clinics, GTA’s most Comprehensive Psychological Wellness Centre, available Virtually and In-Person in South Mississauga, Downtown Hamilton, and Downtown Toronto.
For a recommendation on which BeWell Practitioner may be best suited for you, please speak to our Care Team at (647) 715-3900! You can also set-up a 15-minute Complimentary Phone Call.
Welcome to BeWell Health Clinic!
Complimentary Phone Consultation with Practitioner
A 15-minute introductory phone call with one of our practitioners to discuss your concerns and what you are looking for. If you have not spoken to a member of our Care Team yet, one will reach out to you prior to your consultation to discuss any administrative details that may be required.
Psychotherapy
Our wonderful team of Psychotherapists offer talk therapy and counselling that can assist in day-to-day concerns and symptoms. They offer resources, tips, and support for a number of experiences and topics.
Psychology
Psychologists are trained to assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions. They also provide evidence based psychological treatments and psychotherapies. Psychologists do not offer medication management.
Supervised Psychology
Offered by our Psychotherapists under the supervision of our Registered Psychologists.
Parenting Support
It is recommended parents be fully involved in the therapeutic experience with their children and youth! These sessions are used to meet with your child's therapist to connect and support the therapeutic process.
Couples Counselling
Family Therapy
Supervised Practitioner
Supervised Practitioners are Master level students completing their required practicum training hours prior to becoming fully registered as a Psychotherapist or Psychological Associate. Foundational components of their education have been completed permitting access to engage in one-to-one therapy work with clients. Our supervised practitioners are supervised by our Registered Psychotherapists and Clinical Psychologists at BeWell in order to complete their training before becoming accredited and fully registered.
Emily Serhal
(She/Her/Hers)
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Emily is a compassionate Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Art Therapist with over 7 years of client care experience.
As a neurodivergent person, Emily believes in a bottom-up approach to therapy, by exploring the body’s non-verbal cues and validating emotional experiences that one may feel. She believes that touching base with the body’s cues and signals may promote a more harmonious brain/body relationship. A great way to explore non-verbal signals is through play and creativity. As such, Emily adopts aspects of Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Somatic Body-Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), attachment theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Positive Psychology into her practice with clients.
Emily works with youth and adults navigating everything from neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD) and intergenerational trauma to systems of oppression, social difficulties, imposter syndrome, and tricky parent-child dynamics (whether you’re the parent or the child). As well as helping you manage workplace stress, fertility challenges, social obstacles, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mind-body connection, persistent patterns, and even come up with gamified strategies to make life easier. Emily is also a fierce advocate of the LGBTQ+ and culturally diverse communities.
Education: Emily has her Master’s degree from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute (TATI) as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from OCAD University.
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Carolina Alvarez Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Carolina is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who specializes in an integrated approach to therapy, drawing upon the principles of attachment theory, trauma-informed therapy, and child-centred play therapy. With a deep understanding of how early relationships shape our emotional landscapes, Carolina provides a safe and nurturing space where individuals of all ages can explore their experiences and find healing.
Using attachment theory as a foundation, and with over a decade of experience working with children, Carolina helps clients understand how their early attachment patterns influence their current relationships and behaviours. Through trauma-informed therapy techniques, she offers gentle guidance and support to navigate past traumas without feeling overwhelmed or re-traumatized. Central to Carolina’s practice is child-centred play therapy, a modality that allows children to express themselves and process their experiences through play. By engaging in playful and creative activities, children can communicate their thoughts and feelings in a natural and non-threatening way, fostering healing and growth.
Whether you’re an adult struggling with unresolved childhood wounds or a child facing challenges in your development, Carolina offers personalized support tailored to your unique needs. With her compassionate presence and evidence-based interventions, she empowers her clients to reclaim their sense of agency and resilience, fostering a journey of healing and self-discovery. Working with Carolina, you can embark on a transformative path toward healing, building stronger connections with yourself and others along the way.
Education: Carolina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University and certifications in American Sign Language and Children’s Mental Health from Mohawk College.
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Rhiannon Jones MSW, RSW
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Rhiannon is a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who has over a decade of clinical experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families. She has had the privilege of working with families experiencing a variety of mental health and relational challenges within a large children’s mental health agency. Additionally, Rhiannon worked as a School Social Worker for several years until she returned to her passion focusing on the human-animal bond. Most recently, Rhiannon has been supporting adults in their grief and loss journey.
Rhiannon has an ability to connect with children and youth by creating a safe space to explore social/emotional challenges with the goal of providing positive coping skills, improved resilience and strengthening family relationships. Rhiannon adopts an integrated approach to therapy, drawing on principles from attachment theory, trauma-informed therapy and family system theory. Working in a collaborative therapeutic process, she pulls from a variety of therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT), Narrative Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). In addition to helping families improve their relationships, Rhiannon has worked with young people and their families in areas such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, school attendance, stress, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, loss and trauma.
Education: Rhiannon initially completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) and a BA in Anthropology, minor in Psychology from McMaster University. She then went on to complete her Master of Social Work degree (MSW) at the University of Toronto. Rhiannon also has her post-grad certification in Bereavement Counselling from Mohawk College and a post-grad certification in Animals in Human Health from the University of Denver allowing her to practice Animal Assisted Therapy. Rhiannon is a registered social worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and is able to provide the controlled act of Psychotherapy.
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Katlyn Morrison Registered Psychotherapist
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Katlyn understands that reaching out and connecting can be difficult, but it is an important step on the therapeutic journey. Asking for help is a sign of resilience that can be nurtured and built upon in a supportive environment. Katlyn values a client-centred approach and creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere where clients can feel safe and supported to share without judgment. Katlyn has a passion for helping clients find healing, strength, and hope in their life.
With 10 years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction, Katlyn specializes in working with individuals impacted by substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, stress, grief, and loss. She integrates a variety of modalities into her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Education: Katlyn is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a diploma in Addiction Studies through McMaster University. She is a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC) through the Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH).
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Rame Marie
(He/Him/His)
BSW, MSW, RSW
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Rame’s unwavering commitment to mental health, social justice, and community well-being is the driving force behind his career as a Registered Social Worker. His expertise is deeply rooted in evidence-based therapeutic frameworks, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Rame’s diverse experience spans working with children (with varying abilities), adolescents, and families, as well as adults living with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), addressing a wide range of mental health concerns. His particular passion lies in supporting individuals in managing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and family dynamics, with specific interests in 2SLGBTQIA+, couples and men’s mental health. He is known for his empathetic and client-centred approach, fostering an environment of trust, safety, self-awareness, and empowerment in his therapeutic relationships.
Education: Rame is a Registered Social Worker (MSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). He holds an Honours Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Windsor with a specialization in psychology and a Master’s Degree in Health-Focused Social Work from the University of Waterloo. Also, Rame has an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts from St. Clair College
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Grace Gronkowska Psychological Associate
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Grace works with patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), somatic disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, and phobias. She builds a very strong therapeutic relationship with her patients, using a variety of psychological tools, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, positive psychology, and more.
In addition to therapeutic services, Grace provides psychological assessments of people involved in motor vehicle accidents (MVA), work injuries (WSIB), slip and fall accidents, and other somatic disorders. She worked at the Ministry of Solicitor General, and is experienced in Forensic Psychology, working with first responders.
Grace loves spending time with her three grandchildren. She enjoys swimming, kayaking and outdoor activities. She has been a vivid reader.
Education: Grace is a Registered Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She obtained her Master’s Degree in the field of clinical and forensic psychology in 1986. She has many years of experience and intense training in the areas of rehabilitation and clinical psychology. She is affiliated with several rehabilitation clinics as a Senior Clinician, providing therapy and counselling to patients with chronic pain, including psychological impairments related to motor vehicle accidents, work injuries or long-term disabilities. She is a certified Pain Disability Prevention Program provider.
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Tanvi Dave RSW, Psychotherapist
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Tanvi is a registered Social Worker with 10 years of experience in human services supporting the community with her empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. She has a passion for supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, caregiver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end-of-life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
As a couple’s and family therapist her objective is to practice and utilize emotionally focused couple’s therapy providing a safe environment for the parties involved to strengthen positive emotions, establish trust and communication, and improve their relationship. Her professional expertise in de-escalating, re-establishing communication and interaction, and consolidation will support clients to take a positive step in their relationship. With a commitment to fostering self-discovery and personal growth, she harnesses the principles of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT with mindfulness approaches.
Education: Tanvi graduated with her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Regina. She is in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
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Nichole Williamson CYC, BSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
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Nichole supports those suffering from mental, emotional, and behavioural challenges by providing a safe space to talk and discover ways to manage those challenges within their daily lives. Over the last four years, Nichole has worked with children, youth, and families struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family conflict, and emotional regulation.
She uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family-Based Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy informed approaches, and de-escalation techniques, providing clients with tangible and educational worksheets to help them manage within their homes.
Education: Nichole is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She completed the Child and Youth Care Studies at Mohawk College and has an Honour’s Bachelor of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University.
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Sabrina Wisson
(She/Her/Hers)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Sabrina is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and holds more than 7 years of experience working with vulnerable and marginalized populations in different non-profit settings. Sabrina has supported both children and adults who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other traumas, individuals who use substances, have experienced childhood trauma, have precarious housing situations, and are involved in the legal system. She has helped individuals who struggle with stress, ADHD, self-worth and esteem, life transitions, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, emotional regulation, relationship issues, and panic disorders.
At the core of her work, Sabrina utilizes a strength-based person-centred approach. Her guiding principles of practice consist of fostering a safe, non-judgmental, genuine, empathic, and unconditional positive regard environment for clients to explore their difficult situations and emotions.
Sabrina offers individual, couples and family counselling as well as parental support. She draws on the following therapeutic modalities and approaches: Trauma-Informed, Feminism, Biopsychosocial Model, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).
Education: Sabrina is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Sabrina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
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Uzhma Nagani
(She/Her/Hers)
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Uzhma is a compassionate supervised student practitioner with over two years of experience working in the mental health field. She is committed to helping clients address a wide range of mental health concerns, with the ultimate goal of empowering them to lead happier and healthier lives. She believes that the essence of therapy is to equip clients with the skills and confidence to support themselves outside of sessions.
Using a client-centered approach, Uzhma integrates strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychodynamic Therapy. Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, burnout, family conflicts, relationship conflicts, life transitions, and emotion regulation.
Education: Uzhma is currently pursuing her Master’s in Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional School. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour at McMaster University, and she has certification from Mohawk College in supporting individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.
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Sarah Schwalm Registered Psychotherapist
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Sarah practices from a Strength-Based, Holistic approach, offering clients a safe space to unpack their concerns. She encompasses compassion and empathy in her client interactions and holds herself to a high standard of practice.
Sarah has over 20 years of clinical experience supporting youth, adults, families, and parents. She specializes in supporting presenting needs including trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, life issues, relationships, family conflict, school avoidance, body image, substance use, and complex mental health issues. Sarah is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative, Brief-Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
Sarah is a proud mom and wife. When she isn’t engaged with her clients, you will find her at the baseball diamond cheering for her son.
Education: Sarah is Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She completed the Child and Youth Worker program at Mohawk College, an Addictions course at McMaster University, as well as a Trauma Certification Program from the University of Waterloo.
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Alexandra Wilson RSW, Psychotherapist
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Alexandra is passionate about empowering clients with the support and skills necessary to move through life’s challenges with greater resiliency. She sees a client’s decision to begin counselling as a courageous act of self-care, but that can often also bring feelings of uncertainty and fear. As such, she works to provide a therapeutic relationship that supports trust, honesty, understanding, and collaboration.
Alexandra spent many years in the non-profit sector providing counselling to clients in challenging relationships, trauma survivors, addictions, grief, personality disorders, and conflict.
A lifelong athlete, she previously worked in the health and fitness industry as a nutrition coach and athletic trainer, providing counselling and support to clients recovering from disordered eating and body image concerns. She has a personal interest in adult ADHD and helping clients to understand their unique abilities and challenges while building systems that can reduce stress, increase confidence, and highlight all the ways neurodivergence is a strength.
She is active in continuing education and received course training from Wilfrid Laurier University in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She also completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level I, Advanced Motivational Interviewing, ASIST Suicide Intervention, and Restorative Justice Training.
Education: Alexandra is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Adult Development from the University of Guelph, as well as a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Waterloo.
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Haileigh Talbot Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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With a seamless blend of her passion for sports, mental health advocacy, and overall well-being, Haileigh possesses over three years as a dedicated Mental Performance Consultant (MPC). Her clientele spans a diverse spectrum, including athletes ranging from varsity, recreational and competitive levels, as well as coaches, students, military personnel, and hospital patients.
Throughout her journey, Haileigh developed mental skills training programs that empower her clients to master essential proficiencies such as stress management, time blocking, self-awareness cultivation, relaxation and meditation techniques, constructive self-talk, and heightened concentration.
Haileigh works with individuals aged 12 and above, with a focus on students, enhancing self-esteem and confidence, addressing anxiety, resolving relationship issues, improving depressed mood, managing grief and loss, regulating emotions, mitigating burnout, and mediating family conflicts. Employing an integrative and adaptable approach, Haileigh’s guiding purpose is to facilitate alignment among thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Her holistic approach fosters comprehensive healing across the body, mind, and soul.
Haileigh’s primary therapeutic modalities include Solution-Focused (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Mindfulness-Based, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Fueled by her passion for helping individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential, Haileigh collaborates with her clients to foster a meaningful therapeutic relationship anchored in values of self-awareness, honesty, trust, and autonomy.
Education: Haileigh is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) member of the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA). She is nearing the completion of her Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, actively honing her skills as Student Therapist in Training. Haileigh attained a Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics with a Specialization in Sport Psychology from Laurentian University, and a Masters in Human Kinetics with a concentration in Intervention and Consultation from the University of Ottawa.
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Lindsay Bright RSW, Psychotherapist
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Lindsay has over 9 years of experience in the field of Addictions and Mental Health. She is experienced in supporting clients with relationship and interpersonal challenges, childhood and developmental trauma, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and personality disorders. Additionally, Lindsay works with complex mental health challenges and individuals struggling with suicidal ideations or self-harming behaviours. Lindsay is experienced working directly with first responders, responding to acute crises and mental health challenges in the community. She works with individuals, families, and groups in the mental health field.
She draws from modalities of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness practices. She tailors all sessions to match the needs of the individual, and together, will build a collaborative plan for success. Lindsay continues to actively pursue professional development opportunities in Polyvagal Trauma Theory, ASSIST Suicide Intervention and she attends numerous conferences on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Trauma.
Education: Lindsay is a Registered Social Worker, with a Bachelor of Social Work from Lakehead University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, minoring in Psychology and Criminology at Western University, as well as an Addiction Counselling Diploma from McMaster University.
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Julia Verbitsky HBSc, AccFM, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Julia is a mental health professional offering client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive care to individuals and families. She has been working with adolescents and families for over 10 years, offering early intervention support to clients struggling with concurrent disorders and family conflict.
Trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Julia offers integrative counselling to individuals and families seeking change and development in their lives. She works empathetically with clients, while also challenging them through their journey towards positive change.
Education: Julia has completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology through the University of Toronto, and is currently completing her Masters in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. Julia holds a membership with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), and the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM).
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Social Work
Our wonderful team of Social Workers offer talk therapy and counselling that can assist in day-to-day concerns and symptoms. They offer resources, tips, and support for a number of experiences and topics.