Therapists in L4J

Anxious? Sad? Depressed? Frustrated? Hopeless? Take control of your happiness by contacting me today! I provide high quality science-based clinical assessment and treatment programs in the areas of children, youth, individual, family, couple and group therapy.

Making the first step and reaching out to professionals who can help may be an overwhelming experience. But if you find the right fit for you, it is well worth it and will lead to amazing results. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationships, self-esteem, parenting, or just feel you need to explore yourself to make a change, you've come to right place. I am a therapist and counselor with an MSW from Wilfred Laurier University and M. Ed from Saint Leo University with special training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mental health challenges at the University of Toronto (OISE).

My main therapy model is cognitive-behaviour therapy, which means I help clients to change their ways of thinking and how they engage their lives, in order to help clients to achieve their personal life goals. I also work from a motivational interviewing/counselling framework for people who are seeking to make important life decisions or who need help with making change or improving their health behaviours. I work with patients with problems with anxiety, depression, relationships, problems making life decisions, sexual functioning problems, and coping with chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV, and pain.

We all want to be understood. In fact, it's one of our primary needs. I am here to offer help to anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, fears/phobias, chronic pain, loss and grief, interpersonal relationships, and more. If you are looking for guidance and understanding, and would like to learn healthy ways of coping with life's challenges, I would be happy to support you towards greater self-development and healthier functioning. My goal is to help my clients become happier, healthier, and more balanced. Please contact me directly at 416-206-5563 to ensure a prompt response.

When your past lives on, you aren’t being fair to your future! You may feel like you are reliving the same old story and stuck in a repetitive pattern of negative thoughts, behaviour, and emotions with no way out. As a therapist, I walk with you to revisit these old stories and guide you to change this pattern. We will have an open conversation where you bring the knowledge of your life and I bring the knowledge of how a change can happen. My experience as a therapist has taught me that people need to be understood in an open, nonjudgmental, supportive and nurturing environment. Part of my job is to provide this environment.

My therapeutic orientation is primarily cognitive behavioural. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on creating a safe environment for therapeutic change and combining client strengths with evidence-based treatment principles. Specifically, I specialize in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness and acceptance-based treatment approaches (MBCT, ACT).

The ideal therapy client seeks support in navigating life's challenges and achieving personal growth. They may struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. Their needs include empathy, validation, and practical coping strategies to manage their emotions and behaviors effectively. Their goal is to enhance their well-being, find inner peace, and cultivate healthier relationships. Ultimately, they want to gain insight into themselves, develop resilience, and live a more fulfilling life. They pursue therapy because they value their mental health and are committed to their own self-improvement journey.

Has "getting by" become a way of life? Are you feeling hijacked by anxiety, stuck in cyclical low mood, or simply overwhelmed in relationship dynamics? Toxic stress and trauma destabilize our nervous system and shake up our sense of safety and control. In therapy, we open the doorway to understanding and neutralizing the roots of your triggers. Trauma-informed therapy works to stabilize your brain and body so that surviving transforms into thriving. It empowers you to restore balance within... to become the architect of your mind... and to cultivate a resilient self, unburdened by the past or life's circumstances.

Welcome. My practice is focused on supporting people to move beyond simply coping to fully resolving traumatic incidents, past events, and current challenges in their lives. We will collaborate to develop tangible goals for healing which will be the focus of our sessions. I specialize in providing trauma-focused therapy and to children, youth, and adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma. I have advanced training and expertise working working with first responders and First Nations communities impacted by trauma.