Navigating the challenges in life can be difficult on your own. Asking for help can be tricky but a crucial step in your life. Congratulations on your first big step! Through the therapy process, you will gain skills and strategies to change those challenges into growth. My goal in therapy is to provide you with a safe and supportive space to share all your thoughts and feelings. My clinical focus is on improving your psychological well-being through different therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy and emotion-focused therapy. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters degree in Social Work. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups across the spectrum of mental health and life stressors. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, sexual health, self-esteem issues, stress management, post-partum, parenting difficulties, and grief.

I encourage you to contact me for a 15-minute free no-obligation consultation to give me an opportunity introduce myself and determine together if we are a proper fit.

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I understand that navigating life’s transitions—whether it’s dealing with academic pressures, managing relationships, or balancing cultural identities—can feel overwhelming. Many of us struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, and the weight of expectations, leaving us feeling stuck or unsure about the future. If you’re experiencing any of these challenges, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it by yourself.

As someone who has worked extensively with teenagers, young adults, and those managing the complexities of cultural identity, I’m here to help you find clarity and regain control over your life. Together, we can create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to face these challenges head-on.

If you’re ready to take the next step towards understanding yourself better and building a more balanced, fulfilling life, I invite you to reach out. Let’s work together to explore your unique journey and help you thrive in ways that truly resonate with who you are and who you want to become. I look forward to connecting with you and being part of your growth and healing journey.

My ideal clients are children and adolescents navigating family dynamics and identity formation, where issues often revolve around emotional and psychological challenges stemming from family relationships. These young clients face difficulties such as strained communication with parents, feelings of inadequacy, and the pressure to meet both familial and personal expectations. The issues often manifest in their daily lives through anxiety, low self-esteem, and, at times, rebellious or withdrawn behavior.

About me.

I earned both a Master’s degree in Global Mental Health and Counselling Psychology and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Studies at the University of Toronto. My most recent practical experience was as an Intern Psychotherapist at Hangzhou Normal University Counselling Centre in China. During this time, I delivered over 150 hours of CBT sessions to more than 50 university students, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, PTSD disorders, academic pressures, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. As an international student with a bilingual background, I am passionate about understanding the distinct pressures people encounter while navigating multiple identities.

Client Focus: Couples, Families, individuals, children (starting at 5+)

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Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your child’s behaviours? Do you find yourself saying things like, “Just listen to me!” or feeling frustrated by constant crying, anger outbursts, or conflicts with others? Doubting your parenting skills? If these scenarios resonate with you, you’re not alone. As a Child-Centered Play Therapist (CCPT) with over five years experience working with children aged 3 to 10, and teenagers, I specialize in helping kids navigate their emotions and behaviours through play. CCPT isn’t just about playing; it’s a therapeutic approach that uses play as a language for children to express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. This method has proven effective in addressing various challenges and fostering growth and development in children.

In addition to CCPT, I integrate art therapy and Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help children and parents understand, acknowledge, and gradually accept emotions—both positive and negative. I also provide emotional support and psychoeducation for parents and caregivers, equipping them with the tools and insights to better understand and support their children. Let’s work together to create positive changes in your child’s life. Together, we can explore new dimensions in your experience and foster hope for a brighter future.

Client type: ⁃ Children (starting at 3+) – Individual ⁃ Family Therapy

Techniques:

Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT)

Art Therapy

Emotional Focus therapy (EFT)

Languages: I provide services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

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Therapy offers a safe space to look beyond shame and societal expectations, allowing you to reconnect with your true desires and needs. It’s an opportunity to treat yourself with the kindness you deserve, setting the standard for how others should treat you as well. My practice is dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families dealing with relational challenges, attachment trauma, infertility, recovery, and mental health challenges. I take a collaborative and compassionate approach, drawing on various therapeutic methods to help you break free from unhelpful patterns and encourage growth and healing.

My counseling style is conversational, empathetic, and tailored to your unique needs, guiding you through life’s challenges. I am committed to walking with you on your journey to rediscovering your inner resilience. Together, we will define your goals, celebrate your strengths, uncover the obstacles in your path, and develop new tools to support you on your path to success.

With extensive experience supporting children, teens, and adults, I have helped individuals build self-confidence, process trauma, and enhance emotional regulation for healthier living. I am honored to provide support and effective interventions by meeting you where you are. My hands-on work with diverse populations has also deepened my understanding, allowing me to connect with you on a profound level.

Reach out—your healing journey begins here!

Client Focus: Couples, Families, individuals, children (starting at 5+)

One of my favorite quotes: “You are not broken; you are breaking through.”

This quote reminds us that our struggles and challenges are not signs of failure but opportunities for growth, healing, and transformation

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Anna is an experienced nurse practitioner with many years of clinical practice in a variety of areas of health care settings. Anna graduated from York University with Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2007 and completed her Masters of Science in Nursing. Anna has had an opportunity to work in many clinical settings including: acute care, clinic and community and, long term care settings. Anna has been teaching Nursing students for the past 10 years at a post secondary institution. Anna has completed her Nurse Practitioners degree from Ryerson University in 2015.

Presently, Anna is in the process of obtaining a Psychotherapy certificate where she will be providing both in-clinic and/or virtual psychotherapy sessions focusing on clients who may have challenging life situations and managing and treating emotions related to mood, anxiety disorders, substance use, borderline personality disorder, providing diagnosis and treatment for ADHD/ADD and OCD. Anna’s passion is in promoting and restoring overall health and well-being. Anna’s goal is to deliver personalized health approach to each client and to ensure that his/her health needs are being met. Anna’s approach is to providing comprehensive, holistic, supportive health care services tailored for each individual’s needs.

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Katelyn is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She attended Trent University for her Bachelor of Social Work and shortly after, obtained her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto. With a desire for continuing education, Katelyn continues to engage in further certificates and training opportunities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approaches for Anxiety and Brief Action Planning.

Over the years, Katelyn’s experience includes, but is not limited to, working with substance use, concurrent disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, anger management and psychotic disorders. Katelyn not only has experience providing individual therapy, but also has experience facilitating and developing groups for concurrent disorders, substance use, and psychosis. Her client focus are adolescence and adults.

As such, Katelyn can work with you to help address a variety of challenges and aim to live a more fulfilled life while relieving distress. She can work with you to help you understand your emotions/feelings, how to cope in constructive ways, build resilience, overcome challenging thoughts, reduce anxiety and depression, and gain a better understanding of your sense of self.

Through an anti-oppressive and trauma informed lens, Katelyn uses a variety of modalities to meet her client’s unique needs through a person-centered approach. Such modalities include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

As a therapist, Katelyn strives to create a supportive and safe space that is warm, empathetic and non-judgmental where client’s feel safe to share, explore and embark on personal growth.

Congratulations on showing up for yourself and taking this brave first step in your journey to self-growth.

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My approach to therapy is rooted in creating a safe space for you where your courage to seek help is honored. I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based, inclusive and nonjudgmental approach to exploring your issues.

I am passionate about supporting you in developing your capacity for change by helping you recognize the link between thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and behaviors. When you become more aware and accepting of your emotions, values, and needs by receiving my support to empower you to make new choices, allowing you to lead your desired life.

My practice is informed by Evidence-based modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Narrative therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I offer therapy virtually and in person in English and Farsi.

You are worth taking a chance on, no because you are perfect, but because of who you are.

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Avneet is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Master of Arts in Psychotherapy and a Bachelor of Art in Psychology degree.

Avneet supports children, teens, and adults struggling with Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Autism, behavioral issues, depression, eating disorder, self-harm, bipolar, suicidal ideation, separation anxiety, social anxiety, etc. Using evidence-based modalities, Avneet works with her clients one on one to identify specific needs, goals, and life skills, allowing them to find meaning and make the best out of life circumstances.

Her client focus are individuals comprising children, teens, and adult, where she integrates modalities such as CBT, DBT, etc.

Avneet creates a safe space using a strength-based approach throughout the therapeutic journey with her clients. She respects and values the unique experiences of each client.

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I believe all individuals can create positive life changes when given a supportive environment that encourages their growth. I aim to provide you with a non-judgmental and safe space that makes you feel validated, respected, and empowered.

It is important to me that I provide you with a uniquely tailored form of care. This approach allows me to collaborate with and learn from you so you can achieve your goals. A uniquely tailored approach ensures I consider the various aspects of yourself, learning about what makes you, you!

I understand that reaching out for help may not always be easy. But if you are here, you are already taking steps in the right direction. Whenever you are ready to take the next step, I hope to empower you in your journey of self-discovery as I merely provide you with the support you deserve!

Stefani is a Registered Psychotherapist with a BA in Psychology and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. Over the past years, she has worked with teens, children, and adults experiencing mental health challenges, providing them with supportive and compassionate care. Stefani has experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, ASD, and trauma. She collaborates with clients to help them overcome challenges and move toward psychological health.

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Chris is a seasoned professional mental health practitioner, with over 15 years experience working with Individuals, Couples and Families across diverse demographic and industrial population.

His work life experience spans the financial services industry, co-founding a non-profit organization that helped young people develop the right paradigm early in life, and also serving as a church pastor.

Chris co-founded and serves as a partner in, Chapters Counselling Services, a firm that provides clinical counselling services to Individuals, Couples and Families dealing with a variety of life issues.

He provides therapeutic intervention and support for Anxiety, Depression, Relationship/Marital Conflicts, Life transitions, Trauma and Substance Addiction/Abuse issues. His approach to therapy integrates different modalities to provide the most appropriate interventions for specified issues.

Chris provides a non-judgmental space where he engages in the therapy process using modalities like, Emotionally Focused Therapy, (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, (DBT), Internal Family Systems, (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT) and Narrative Therapy etc.

Chris is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). His academic qualifications includes, a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, an MBA in Finance, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Project Management and a MDiv in Clinical Counselling. He is also a member of CCPA, CAMFT and holds a Gottman Institute Couples Therapy Certificate.

He has a broad range of experience working and interacting on a personal level with a diverse population that spans different ages, life stages and cultures in various capacities and contexts. This has strengthened and developed his ability to be attentive and attuned to valuable details and stories that people share.

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I provide professional counselling to individuals, couples, and families in a warm, safe and professional atmosphere. With a rich background in counselling and over 16 years of pastoral experience, I am privileged to be invited to work and support many individuals in overcoming various struggles of life such as broken relationships, communication breakdown, Affair recovery, Anxiety, Abuse, Depression, Grief, Loss, Trauma, and life transitions. My approach is person-centred and integrative, using evidence-based therapeutic models.

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The challenges we face in life are not exactly our choice but how we want to deal with them is. So, if you are reading this, I want to tell you that you do not have to do it alone. Choosing to get help through therapy is a brave and beneficial choice.

Over the past 30 years, I have been in the helping industry. From my journey as a medical doctor and Surgeon, and Psychotherapist, I have come to realise that each person’s journey is unique, and I customize my therapeutic approach to address the specific needs of my clients. By integrating evidence-based techniques with a strengths-based perspective.

I provide individual, couples and Family therapy using a variety of evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioural, Solutions Focused, Trauma-Informed, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. I’m experienced in working with clients from a diverse cultural and social background, with a particular strength in providing therapy for people from minority, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

I can help you navigate and grow from many of life’s struggles, including anxiety, stress, job issues, relationship troubles, and trauma. She believes that counselling is a very rewarding field that encourages positive changes and growth in an individual, helping them with healing and recovery.

Sherine is a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is also a practicing surgeon in the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka for thirty years and practicing as an International Medical Graduate in Canada. Sherine has always had a passion for helping people in need.

Languages: She provides services in English, Tamil, and Sinhala.

More than her work:

Sherine spends her free time with her husband, two children, and her cat and dog.

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I believe that while 1% of our experiences shape us, the remaining 99% is defined by how we react and the choices we make. I am committed to helping Children, Adults and Families recognize that every challenge can be transformed into an opportunity for growth; it is simply a matter of deciding to seek solutions.

As a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist with a background in social service work, I work with Children, Adults and Families. I have extensive experience in supporting children with special needs, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ADHD and proven expertise in anxiety disorder intervention and crisis management. I guide individuals through a spectrum of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, family dynamics, and childhood behavioral issues I strive to not only empower individuals but to help them reach their full potential within their communities.

Over the last 10 years, I have in different capacity designed and implemented creative play structures based on children’s learning styles, supported individuals with various autism spectrum disorders and developmental disorders, using educational and behavioral interventions. I have provided one-on-one Neuro-science therapy services to children with developmental issues, helped children enhance focus and attention, develop new verbal, communication, and social skills necessary for living a healthy lifestyle. Very importantly, I have assisted parents in understanding and implementing Behavior Support Plans effectively.

From my journey as a social worker, to a childhood educator, to a certified neuro therapist and now a registered psychotherapist(Q), I have come to realise that each person’s journey is unique, and I customize my therapeutic approach to address the specific needs of my clients. By integrating evidence-based techniques with a strengths-based perspective, I help individuals develop effective coping strategies, enhance emotional regulation, and improve interpersonal relationships.

I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and feelings openly. If you are looking for a trusted partner in your mental health journey, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can embark on a path toward healing, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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I work with clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/bereavement, school issues, interpersonal conflicts, psychotic disorders, Challenges of being a caregiver, etc. fostering a collaborative and client-centred approach, I aim to empower individuals to take proactive steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

I work closely with clients to set specific goals tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. Whether the objective is achieving mental stability, improving interpersonal relationships, or gaining a clearer and more balanced worldview, I collaborate to develop strategies and interventions aligned with their goals.

Ujaanthiny is a member in good standing with the College of registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto specializing in Mental Health Studies and a Yorkville University graduate with a master’s in counselling psychology. Over the past five years, she has worked at various institutions, contributing to research, and providing psychotherapy services.

I find peace when I’m spending time in nature, listening to music, good food and the company of loved ones.

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