Meet Our Team
Meet the Faces of Arms Open Counselling
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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.
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Registered Social Worker
samanthaarmsopencounselling@gmail.com
Now taking new clients in Dunnville
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, including but not limited to: C-PTSD, Domestic violence
High Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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.
Ready to Start?
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.
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Registered Psychotherapist - Student 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.
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Registered Psychotherapist - Intern
melissaarmsopencounselling@gmail.com
Melissa is a student therapist completing her Master’s degree in counseling psychology at Yorkville University.
Melissa brings a warm, compassionate, and client-centered approach to therapy, focusing on creating a safe space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Melissa supports clients who struggle with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, relationship challenges, and attachment concerns.
Melissa is deeply committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and transitions. She has a strong interest in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gestalt therapy for couples.
Whether working with individuals or couples, Melissa is dedicated to creating a supportive, empathetic space where clients can grow, heal, and build resilience as they navigate life’s challenges.
Melissa offers virtual sessions as well as in-person sessions in Smithville & Beamsville
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Registered PsychotherapistJulia has her master's in psychotherapy and spiritual care. Julia's approach to counselling focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and Gestalt therapy. She aims to constantly be improving through supervision, courses, and certifications. Julia would love to help you with any problems or life changes that you need a supportive space for.
Julia offers virtual appointments only.
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Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director
Angela will offer sex and intimacy therapy starting in the late summer of 2025
Angela currently accepts couple clients. She welcomes you with a warm, non-judgmental, and accepting space.
Angela's approach to couples therapy combines elements of the Gottman Method and emotion-based techniques to help couples improve their relationships. The Gottman Method is a well-known approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, which focuses on enhancing communication, understanding relationship dynamics, and resolving conflicts.
Emotion-based techniques often involve exploring and understanding the emotions underlying these conflicts and helping couples develop more productive ways of expressing and managing their feelings.
By combining emotion-based techniques with solution-focused methods, Angela helps individuals explore and understand their emotions while actively working towards practical and positive solutions. This integrative approach can be beneficial for clients with a variety of concerns, providing a well-rounded and personalized therapeutic experience.
Angela offers in-person sessions in Smithville as well as virtual.
Are you looking to get matched to one of our therapists?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team for assistance!
You are not alone. We are here to help.
Life is not always easy, and sometimes we need someone to talk to, to work through the feelings and emotions we struggle with. Thank you for being courageous enough to take the first step in seeking help.