Experienced Psychologist in Hamilton & Online Across Ontario

Offering PhD-backed psychological services, including evidence-based psychotherapy, therapy, counselling, and psychological assessment services.

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Helping People Navigate Life’s Challenges Since 2007:

We provide therapy and assessment that integrate clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and genuine compassion. Our work is guided by science and a deep respect for each person’s needs, strengths and capacity for healing.

For complex concerns, good intentions alone are not enough. Care must be informed by training, diagnostic clarity, and thoughtful clinical judgment.

Our approach goes beyond symptom relief and standard talk therapy—offering skilled care that opens the door to hope, meaningful change, and lasting recovery.

Accessible & Flexible Care

  • In-person therapy in West Hamilton, with free easy parking
  • Virtual sessions anywhere in Ontario
  • Covered by most extended health benefit plans
  • Comparatively lower fees, and sliding-scale options

Advanced Training. Compassionate, Client-Centred Care.

Led by a PhD-level psychologist with over 25 years of counselling experience, our team combines advanced clinical training with compassionate, progressive care.

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Our therapeutic approach goes beyond symptoms to address underlying patterns, guided by progress tracking to support meaningful, lasting change.

Skilled Psychological Care for Complex and Everyday Concerns

We provide evidence-based psychotherapy for a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including:

Depression

We help when you feel down, discouraged, unmotivated or low in your self-worth or self-confidence, or experience mood swings.

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Stress & Anxiety

We help with stress & anxiety, including OCD. With skilled support, lasting improvement & greater ease are possible.

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Relationships

We help with relationship stress & conflict, including difficulties communicating, building trust, increasing connection or coping with a relationship loss.

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Trauma & Loss

We help heal trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and experiences of loss & bereavement, including working with first responders.

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Addiction

We help people with patterns of behaviour that feel hard to change or stop, especially when causing harm, distress, or unwanted consequences.

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Emotion Regulation

We help you develop stronger emotion regulation skills for when feelings become overwhelming, including support with anger and distress tolerance.

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ADHD

We assess & help with trouble concentrating, difficulty planning & organizing and issues with procrastination and more.

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insomnia

Insomnia

We help with sleep because insomnia can make it difficult to get the rest your body and mind need, leaving you feeling exhausted.

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Our Office

A quiet, welcoming, comfortable environment designed to help you feel relaxed the moment you arrive.

 

Free easy parking in west Hamilton

FAQ

Do I need a referral & How soon can I start?

A referral is not needed. Just contact us and we will guide you by answering any questions you have and offering appointment options. You can usually start within a week or two, depending on your schedule.

Are psychological services covered by OHIP? How much do they cost?

Psychological services are not covered by OHIP, however, most extended health benefit plans cover psychology. The cost is lower than many psychology service rates and is between $215 and $225, with some lower fee options available.

Why should I choose Dr. Barbera C. Psych & Associates?

Many therapy practices hire clinicians that are new to the field and not receiving ongoing direct supervision. In our practice, we are regulated by the College of Psychologists & Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (highest standard for mental health care) and with supervised services- Dr. Jennifer Barbera PhD, C. Psych reviews each intake and provides ongoing supervision to the clinician. As a psychology practice, we can assess and diagnose to ensure we are providing the most appropriate treatment. All clinicians have thousands of hours of clinical experience & training in a number of evidence-based approaches.

What’s the difference between psychological services and psychotherapy or therapy or counselling?

Counselling and therapy provide support and coping strategies, while psychotherapy offers more structured treatment for emotional and behavioural challenges. Psychological services represent the highest standard of care: from clinicians regulated by the College of Psychologists (CPBAO). We combine evidence-based therapy with formal assessment and diagnosis as needed. Many clients come to us after psychotherapy for a diagnosis, which only psychological providers can provide. Licensing in psychology requires competency in BOTH psychotherapy and differential diagnosis. All of our services fall under ‘psychological services’.

What is “evidenced based treatment” & what approaches do you use?

Evidence-based treatment means using therapies that have been scientifically studied and shown to work for specific issues, rather than relying on guesswork, trends, or only supportive counselling. Most of us are trained in:

CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization, and Reprocessing)

IFS (Internal Family Systems)

Memory Reconsolidation (Coherence Therapy)

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Taking the first step can feel difficult – we will make it easier. We’re here to guide you with care and professionalism.

905-407-5758

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