Hamilton Psychotherapist Gena Filip
Registered Psychotherapist

Gena Filip

Gena has a background working with both body and mind, having spent 17 years as a Registered Massage Therapist before pursuing her education and training in psychotherapy. She is experienced working with individuals, couples, and children over 12 on a variety of issues.

Some of the issues Gena focuses on with her clients include grief, loss, chronic disease, anxiety, life transitions, communication & intimacy for couples. She is a seasoned professional with a natural ability to connect with clients and she provides a safe and comfortable space for all.

She holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology and a Bachelors of Health Science. Following her education, she also completed training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level I). Gena is a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

The Basics

Session Rate

$175 + HST Individual
$185 + HST Couples

Accepting

I am accepting new clients

Clinical Focus

Anxiety, Depression, Communication, Grief & Loss, Intimacy, Life Transitions, Pain & Chronic Disease

Benefits

Covered by most plans

Schedule

1:30 PM – 7:30 PM Wed/Thu
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Sat

Soonest Appointment

Call for earliest availability

Gena Filip

// Personally

I’m a very active person – I believe taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. I love hiking, I’m lucky to have enjoyed trails ranging from Vancouver to Mexico. I also like skiing and biking.

Pictured: Gena and Daisy

I aspire to live life like my dog Daisy, being present and enjoying each moment being motivated by joy and curiousity.

// Why Therapy?

I saw people change as they talked.

 

In my career as a Registered Massage Therapist, I noticed a powerful connection between my client’s bodies and their minds. When they would open up about themselves, I saw a shift in their body.

I value new journeys.

 

After 17 years as a Registered Massage Therapist, I was inspired to make a career change. I went back to school to earn my Master’s in Counselling Psychology so I could pursue my goal of helping others.

I will be right there with you.

 

I understand grief, loss, and pain. I will be right there with you. I know how this can affect you emotionally, and mentally – I understand how much this can interfere with your life goals. My objective is to facilitate your healing.

Ongoing Education & Training

Gottman Couple Therapy

2023

Gena has completed Gottman Couple Therapy Level I. This training is the first of three significant trainings leading up to certification in Gottman Couple Therapy – one of the most scientifically validated and well researched forms of couple therapy. 

Transformative Approach to Couples Therapy

2022

An integrative approach the unifies various issues often faced by couples such as intimacy, communication, hidden dynamics and power imbalances, and relational triggers, trauma and the roots of infidelity, among others. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

2021

PTSD and Trauma focused training that provides insight on utilizing ACT to help people navigate these often treatment resistant issues.

Book with Gena Filip

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