Culturally Sensitive Therapists in L5N

If you're having trouble expressing your emotions, maintaining healthy relationships, or moving on from a past experience, then I want to offer you some extra support. The past two years have been especially taxing for all of us, leaving many of us feeling stalled in our previous trajectories, and perhaps struggling to navigate the financial, emotional, and mental challenges that have emerged. This can make it feel like reaching your potential is less achievable. I use a culturally sensitive, collaborative, and client-centered approach to therapy that seeks to establish an environment of stability, trust, safety, and non-judgement.

Life is full of Transitions ....Often we don’t talk about the challenges, fears and the mistakes we have made. Fundamental to my approach is “Growing Through Experience”. All you have been through has shaped who you are. Do not let the past dictate your future. YOU have the choice.

If you are experiencing distress that has impacted your life in some capacity, I will support you in processing and working through your areas of concern.

While navigating some of life's challenges is difficult to do alone, reaching out for support can be life-changing. When therapy feels safe, non-judgmental, and supportive, healing can take place. Our team aims to support clients by creating an empathic environment, taking the time to understand the sources of difficulties, offering reflections that help deepen personal understanding of oneself, and providing individually-tailored coping strategies. We balance accepting clients as they are with promoting the positive changes and personal growth they seek.

I would love to hear your stories and explore strategies together to make the best out of your life! I have 20+ years of clinical social work and counselling / psychotherapy experiences in Ontario in helping people in various ages and challenges. Sessions are available for weekday evenings and weekends. I now offer couples counselling. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　あなたの人生を、より生きやすく、より充実したものにするためのお手伝いをさせてください。オンタリオで20年以上の経験を持つ、クリニカルソーシャルワーカー、カウンセラー、サイコセラピスト。カップル・カウンセリングも提供いたします。

Are you battling complex emotions, and struggling with self-awareness and emotional regulation? Do you face issues like anxiety, unresolved trauma, or difficulty in forming meaningful connections? Are you seeking validation, empathy, and a safe environment to explore and express your thoughts and feelings? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, you may be someone who is ready to recognize and understand the roots of your emotions and how to manage them effectively. You may also want to live a more fulfilling life through authentic and healthy connections, inner peace, and self-acceptance.

I consider it a privilege to support people navigating through challenges in life. Are you a young adult struggling with the transition to independence? Are you a parent of a youth wondering how to best support your child in this process? Or are you a person/couple struggling through your journey with infertility? If so, I have over 20 years experience counselling emerging adults, their parents and those trying to grow their families. I also provide counselling to individuals and couples using donor conception to start/grow their families and will provide reports to their respective fertility clinics as needed.

Have you been feeling stuck in a cycle you can’t seem to break out of? Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, grief, shame or rejection? Are these feelings negatively impacting your relationships and causing unwanted conflict? Do you feel like a victim of trauma? You may think to yourself: “what’s wrong with me, why can’t I get over this?” Self blaming or avoiding uncomfortable thoughts and feelings may provide temporary relief but will create long-term challenges. Thankfully, there’s a way to change your narrative and experience mental, emotional and relational freedom.

Life can be full of unprecedented changes and challenges that can leave us feeling defeated and unbalanced. However, in the darkest moments, there is always room for hope, and our obstacles can become opportunities for personal growth and success. I believe that individuals are not defined by their circumstances, problems, or mistakes but by making conscious choices to respond to their challenges in healthy ways that promote healing. I hold a holistic view of the wellness of the individual using an integrative approach to help clients find harmony among the different competing aspects of their life and function at their best.

As a relationship therapist, I focus on parent child relationships, couple relationships and relationships at the work place.

As an art psychotherapist, I am dedicated to unlocking the transformative power of creativity to heal, inspire, and empower individuals on their journey to mental and emotional well-being with a strengths-based, humanistic, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approach. Through a harmonious blend of traditional counselling and art therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their inner landscapes, express their unique stories, and discover new perspectives. My mission is to cultivate personal growth, resilience, and self-awareness, fostering lasting positive change in the lives of those I support.

Are you desiring greater awareness, joy, and connection in your life? It is my passion to provide therapeutic care and guidance for you to overcome stress, anxiety, fear, diversity concerns, and relationship issues along with other mental health impacts. I encourage you to seek greater wellbeing by building coping skills, restoring hope and improving your ability to manage emotions, as you access self-compassion. It is a joy to work with youth and adults who are ready to start thriving fully in their lives.

As a registered marriage and family therapist, my commitment revolves around being a dedicated companion on the transformative journey of my clients. Rooted in genuine care and empathy, my approach addresses a spectrum of issues such as relationship dynamics, communication hurdles, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I possess a unique ability to grasp the big picture, delving into the intricate web of emotions and relationships that shape individuals and families.

Do you want to explore who you really are and learn about self-compassion? Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one or a furry family member? Are you experiencing low moods or worrisome thoughts? Grief, depression, self-love, compassion, anxiety, stress management, and relationships are areas I work with clients. I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds to work together to improve their health and wellness. I practice online or by phone to create and maintain a workspace that is accessible throughout Ontario. I am not afraid of trauma or strong emotions. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel or process.

Welcome! I’m dedicated to helping children and adolescents thrive by addressing their mental health challenges and/ or behavioral concerns. Through my extensive work, I've found that the well-being of young individuals is deeply connected to their family environment. My passion is to provide a safe and nurturing space for growth and healing, adopting a holistic approach that considers both the individual child and the family as a whole. While my primary focus is on child and family therapy, I also offer individual therapy for adults, addressing attachment issues, relational difficulties, and trauma.

Whether you're an individual wrestling with internal conflicts and self-doubt, or a couple caught in a cycle of repetitive disagreements, your deep desire to be seen, heard, and understood is what you long for. The feelings of exhaustion, disconnection, and dormant emotions is overwhelming, but remember, you're not alone. In the safe space of individual therapy or couples therapy, I'll guide you to name, tame and feel your emotions, identify and understand your attachment style, learn to regulate your emotions, and discover your strengths . My approach provides a clear path towards relief, progress, and the transformation you crave.

I work hard with my Clients to strengthen their sense of agency/choices, widen their capacity to self-reflect, evaluate, regulate any difficult thoughts/emotions/actions & psycho-educate on topics relevant to them. I empower Clients to validate their inner strengths, embrace/work through their weaknesses, build their external supports & self-advocacy skills to voice their needs. I also collaborate with the various sub-systems both at the micro (family, doctors) & macro levels (schools, hospitals, lawyers) with the intention to support Client reach their goal of improving their life. Fluent in-English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Malayalam

Jaleesa Thomas is a Registered Social Worker and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Jaleesa received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor and has provided psychotherapy and psychoeducation in non-profit, private, public, and community settings. Jaleesa has experience in the field working with people who have faced racism, discrimination, or marginalization. Jaleesa offers individual psychotherapy to adults experiencing but not limited to anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, and stress.

Are you struggling with painful thoughts and emotions or trying to sort out a difficult personal issue? I understand that life can feel like a roller-coaster of emotions sometimes as we try to navigate through life changes, relationship issues and personal challenges. I offer a person-centered, non-judgmental and empathetic treatment approach. I believe that every person is unique and the best approach is not cookie-cutter, but rather an individually tailored treatment plan.