Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: Ruth offers phone and video sessions only.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: Ruth offers phone and video sessions only.
ABMA COUNSELLING
Meet Our Team
Our therapists provide In-Person, Phone and Video
Psychotherapy and Social Work Services.
Need help booking your appointment?
Contact us at 905-321-0550.
Our Team
We've spent over a decade building a diverse, skilled and dedicated team of
Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers,
with each therapist having their own training, specialties and approach to therapy.
Except where noted, each therapist provides in-person, phone and video appointments.
AT THIS TIME, ALL OF OUR REGISTERED THERAPISTS ARE FULLY BOOKED. PLEASE CALL OR TEXT US AT 905-321-0550 TO BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST.
OUR STUDENT INTERNS ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.
NEW LOWER FEE OPTION:
For those with limited financial resources or without employee benefits,
we also provide lower-fee counselling through our graduate student internship program.
Supervised by experienced clinicians, our masters-level practicum students provide counselling for children, adults and couples.
STEVE ABMA
Director / Registered Psychotherapist
Steve is the founder and clinical director at Abma Counselling.
He is passionate about helping people make positive changes that bring more joy and fulfilment to their lives.
He is also committed to creating a sustainable, inspiring and supportive group practice for Psychotherapists and Social Workers in Niagara.
Learn about our team and book your appointment online using the links below.
Our Student Interns
For those with limited financial resources or without employee benefits,
we also provide lower-fee counselling through our graduate student internship program.
NATASHA MILANA
Graduate Student Intern
CLIENT FOCUS
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Adults
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Youth and Families
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Children (Age 6+)
THERAPY APPROACH
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Treatment
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Mindfulness-based CBT
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Play Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety & Depression
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Trauma
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Emotional Regulation
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Stress Coping Strategies
NINA INCLIMA
Graduate Student Intern
CLIENT FOCUS
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Adults
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Youth and Families
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Children (Age 6+)
THERAPY APPROACH
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Play Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety & Depression
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Emotion Regulation
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Relationship Trauma
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School-Related Challenges
HAILEY RUTHERFORD
Graduate Student Intern
CLIENT FOCUS
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Adults
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Couples
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Teens (age 14+)
THERAPY APPROACH
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Mindfulness-based CBT
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety and Depression
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Relationship Concerns
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Teen and Youth Issues
TAYLOR DICKAU
Graduate Student Intern
CLIENT FOCUS
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Teens (age 16+)
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Adults
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Couples
THERAPY APPROACH
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety and Depression
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Grief and Loss
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Self-Esteem
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Emotional Regulation
Therapists With Waitlists
The following therapists are accepting clients for waiting lists. To join a waitlist or arrange an appointment with another clinician, call or text our client care team at 905-321-0550.
ANITA THOMPSON
Registered Social Worker
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Teens and Children (Aged 5+)
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Adults
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Parents/Caregivers and Families
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Play Therapy
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Exposure and Desensitization
SPECIALTIES
Therapy
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Self-Esteem
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Emotion Regulation
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Anxiety & Depression
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Self-Harm
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Childhood Trauma
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School-Related Challenges
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
KATIE HARRIS
Registered Social Worker
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CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Adults
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Teens (aged 16+)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety, Depression and Stress
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LGBTQIA+ Issues
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Relationship and Career Concerns
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Crisis and Suicide Intervention
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Self-Harm
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
NICOLE POSTMA
Registered Social Worker
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Adults (aged 18+)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Body-Based Trauma Recovery
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety & Depression
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Trauma
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Stress and Worry
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Health Issues
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Crisis Intervention
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
LAURA BRUNO
Registered Psychotherapist
CLIENT FOCUS
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Adults
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Teens (Aged 16+)
THERAPY APPROACH
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety & Depression
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Teen Issues, Bullying, Relationships
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First Responders and their Families
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Self-Harm and Suicide
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Crisis Intervention
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Stress Management
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
CHERYL BECHARD
HOWE
Registered Social Worker
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Teens and Children (Aged 8+)
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Adults
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Parents/Caregivers and Families
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Solution-Focused Therapy
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Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Emotion Regulation
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Coping Skills
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Anxiety & Depression
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Self-Esteem
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School-Related Challenges
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Blended Families
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
TAYLOR THOMPSON
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Adults
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Teens and Children (Aged 5+)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment
SPECIALTIES
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Trauma
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Anxiety & Depression
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Emotional Regulation
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Grief
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Sports & Performance Anxiety
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Attachment Challenges
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
RUTH NIXON
Registered Psychotherapist
* Video and Phone Appointments Only
CLIENT FOCUS
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Adults (aged 18+)
THERAPY APPROACH
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Interpersonal Therapy
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EMDR for Trauma
SPECIALTIES
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First Responders and their Families
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Trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD
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Sexual & Domestic Violence
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Anxiety & Depression
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Grief
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Stress Management
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
LEAH JEFFERY
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
Registered Social Worker
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Adults
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Youth (16+)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Trauma
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Anxiety and Depression
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Emotion Regulation
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Workplace Fatigue
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Crisis Intervention
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
RITA VESCIO
Registered Psychotherapist
CLIENT FOCUS
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Adults
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Teens and Children (Aged 5+)
SPECIALTIES
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Emotion Regulation
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Anxiety & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Depression
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Trauma
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Stress Management
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Solution-Focused Therapy
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
THERAPY APPROACH
Not Sure Who To Book With?
Dee, our Client Care Representative, is available to help you find the right therapist.
We understand every situation is unique. Finding someone who can trust is important and we’re here to make that happen.
To get connected with a therapist, or to learn more about our services, contact our our office by phone/text or email.
Proudly Members Of
We strive to provide the highest quality services possible.
Our therapists are members of organizations that regulate our profession
and promote professional development opportunities.