Business Details
Trusted Psychotherapy Services in Hamilton
I am a Registered Social Worker offering individual psychotherapy in Hamilton. My practice is grounded in a client-centered approach, drawing on integrative trauma therapy, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques. With over a decade of experience in mental health, I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and relational challenges. My training includes advanced psychoanalytic psychotherapy and clinical traumatology certifications.I prioritize building therapeutic relationships that honor each client's unique experiences and aspirations. Services are tailored to support personal growth, emotional resilience, and meaningful life changes through dedicated one-on-one sessions. Confidentiality and ethical standards are central to my practice, ensuring safe spaces for clients to explore their mental health needs.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Stress Management
Highlights and features
- Advanced training in psychoanalytic and trauma-informed therapies
- Client-centered approach tailored to individual needs
- Integrates mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques
- Offers free 30-minute consultation sessions
- Sliding scale rates for financial accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Traumatology Institute Canada (TITC-CT)
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
One-on-one therapy sessions addressing emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. Clients explore personal goals, coping strategies, and self-understanding through evidence-based approaches. Sessions focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions while maintaining ethical confidentiality standards.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using integrative techniques. Combines trauma-informed care with psychoanalytic principles to process distressing experiences. Helps clients rebuild emotional resilience and develop healthy coping mechanisms for post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Anxiety Treatment
Targeted interventions for anxiety management and stress reduction. Utilizes mindfulness practices and cognitive behavioral techniques to address academic, occupational, and relationship-related anxiety. Focuses on developing personalized coping strategies for long-term symptom relief.
Depression Counseling
Therapeutic support for individuals experiencing depressive symptoms. Explores underlying causes while fostering emotional awareness and behavioral activation. Combines empathetic listening with practical tools to improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
Stress Management
Guidance for managing work-related stress and preventing burnout. Teaches mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and boundary-setting strategies. Helps clients reconnect with personal values while developing sustainable self-care practices for modern life challenges.
People
Lila Knighton
Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker with advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and clinical traumatology. Specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma counseling. Holds master's degrees in Theory and Criticism and Social Work with mental health specialization.
Questions
Are you currently accepting new clients?
Yes, with weekday daytime availability and limited evening/weekend slots.
How do I make an appointment?
Contact directly via email or phone without requiring a referral.
Where is your office located?
Upper level of 327 Ottawa St. North, Hamilton.
Is psychotherapy covered by insurance?
RSW services may be covered by extended health benefits but not OHIP.
What are your session fees?
$120 for 55-minute sessions with sliding scale options available.
Is psychotherapy confidential?
Strict confidentiality maintained with legal exceptions for imminent safety risks.
