Meet Samantha
Registered Social Worker
samanthaarmsopencounselling@gmail.com
Whether you're navigating anxiety, the mental load of parenting, burnout, relationship trauma, or the lasting impact of a difficult childhood, therapy can offer you something rare: a space to pause, feel seen, and begin to heal.
I support men, women, and parents through major life transitions—like postpartum changes, hormonal shifts, relationship stress, and identity loss. I also work with people processing complex trauma.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like they’re “too much” or “not enough.” If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Together, we’ll gently explore and begin to untangle those beliefs with compassion and curiosity.
My work is grounded in trauma-informed, narrative, and emotion-focused therapies. We’ll look at how your past may be shaping your present—and begin to rewrite the patterns that no longer serve you.
Healing isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about coming home to who you are.
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode, I want you to know: change is possible. You don’t have to do this alone.
Samantha offers in-person sessions in Dunnville as well as virtual sessions.
Meet Rebecca
Registered Psychotherapist - Intern
rebeccaarmsopencounselling@gmail.com
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life you want to live? You’re not alone—and you do not have to navigate this by yourself. Life’s challenges, whether they stem from daily stressors or deeper experiences from the past, can feel heavy. Rebecca's goal is to walk alongside you as you work toward clarity, healing, and a more meaningful life.
Rebecca offers a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Her approach is rooted in empathy, drawing from a strengths-based perspective while incorporating cognitive-behavioral principles, emotion-focused strategies, and solution-focused techniques that are personalized to fit your unique needs.
With a strong background in teaching, she understands how pressure, expectations, and life transitions can impact your well-being. Whether you're a student trying to find your way, a parent balancing it all, or someone simply trying to reconnect with themselves—Rebecca is here to support you.
Rebecca believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow, heal, and thrive. If you're ready to take the first step, we invite you to connect with Rebecca to explore whether she is a good fit for your needs through a free 15-minute consultation.
Rebecca offers in-person sessions in Smithville as well as virtual sessions.
Meet Dawn
Registered Psychotherapist
dawnarmsopencounselling@gmail.com
Dawn, a registered psychotherapist, brings a diverse and thorough approach to helping her clients navigate various challenges. She welcomes the opportunity to help clients discover new ways of approaching issues and struggles.
These may include trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, low self-esteem, job burnout, and other concerns.
Dawn aims to help clients break free from unhealthy patterns by exploring the root causes of their responses to life's challenges. She facilitates self-awareness and personal growth, guiding clients on a path towards fulfillment.
Dawn utilizes narrative therapy, DBT, ACT, age regression hypnotherapy, and polyvagal theory. She focuses on a strengths-based approach, which helps clients identify and utilize the strengths and resources within each client. Her structured and goal-oriented framework guides the therapeutic process.
Dawn offers counselling services for individuals, couples, and families, recognizing the importance of addressing issues within various relationship dynamics.
Dawn's inclusive and integrated approach demonstrates a commitment to helping clients achieve lasting positive change by combining various therapeutic modalities with a focus on personal strengths and self-discovery.
Dawn offers in-person sessions in Smithville and Beamsville as well as virtual sessions.
Meet Julia
Registered Psychotherapist
juliaarmsopencounselling@gmail.com
Meet Julia
Compassionate, Experienced, and Committed to Your Growth
Julia blends academic excellence with a deep sense of empathy and a passion for helping others. Her approach to therapy is rooted in evidence-based practices, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. These modalities allow her to meet clients where they are, helping them explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a safe and supportive environment.
Julia believes that meaningful change comes from both self-awareness and self-compassion. By integrating these therapeutic approaches, she creates a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to take steps toward healing and growth. Whether you’re navigating a difficult life transition, struggling with anxiety or depression, or seeking deeper self-understanding, Julia offers a non-judgmental presence and practical tools to help you move forward.
If you're looking for someone to walk alongside you in your journey—whether you're facing a personal crisis, relationship issues, or simply need a safe space to talk—Julia is here to help. She would be honored to support you as you navigate life’s challenges and discover your path to healing and personal growth
Julia offers virtual appointments only
Meet Melissa
Registered Psychotherapist - Intern
melissaarmsopencounselling@gmail.com
Meet Melissa
Supportive, Empathetic, and Passionate About Your Well-Being
Melissa is a student therapist currently completing her Master’s degree. She brings a warm, compassionate, and client-centered approach to therapy, with a strong focus on building a safe and supportive space where clients feel truly heard, valued, and empowered.
Melissa works with individuals facing a range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, relationship challenges, and attachment-related issues. She understands how overwhelming life’s struggles can be and is committed to walking alongside her clients as they navigate both everyday stressors and deeper emotional difficulties.
With a growing interest in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gestalt Therapy Melissa is passionate about helping individuals deepen their emotional bonds, and foster healthy patterns of communication and connection.
Melissa believes that meaningful healing happens in a space of safety, authenticity, and trust. Whether working with individuals or couples, she is dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and self-awareness in every therapeutic relationship. Her gentle presence, curiosity, and commitment to continued learning ensure that each client feels supported on their unique path to healing.
Melissa offers virtual sessions as well as in-person sessions in Smithville & Beamsville
Meet Angela
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director
Angela is currently welcoming new couples clients into a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where both partners feel seen, heard, and respected.
Whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or navigating a separation—Angela offers a compassionate space to explore what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with greater clarity and connection.
She brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to couples therapy, grounded in a blend of research-based and emotionally attuned methods. Angela draws primarily from the Gottman Method, combined with emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and solution-focused strategies. This integrative style allows her to tailor each session to the unique needs of the couple while helping them work through challenges and build a stronger, healthier relationship.
At the core of Angela’s couples work is the Gottman Method, a well-established, evidence-based approach developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Backed by decades of research, this method focuses on helping couples:
- Strengthen friendship and intimacy
- Improve communication patterns
- Manage conflict in healthy, constructive ways
- Rebuild trust and connection
- Develop shared goals and meaning.
In addition to structured interventions, Angela incorporates emotion-focused therapy (EFT) techniques to help partners tune into the deeper emotions that often lie beneath surface-level conflicts. Many couples find themselves stuck in repeating patterns—arguments that don’t get resolved, emotional distance that grows over time, or a feeling of being misunderstood. By gently guiding couples to recognize and express their core emotions in a safe environment, Angela helps them reconnect on a more meaningful level.
You do not have to navigate this alone. Let Angela support you in rebuilding trust, deepening connection, and creating a relationship where both of you can thrive.
Angela offers in-person sessions in Smithville and as well as virtual