Culturally Sensitive Therapists in L5T
Our practice provides a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive environment with both in-person and virtual appointments, making it easier to fit therapy into your busy life.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you? Are you a parent concerned about how your teen is coping? Perhaps you’re questioning whether life should feel more satisfying or joyful. In today's fast-paced world, many people are experiencing heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, struggling to find balance in their relationships, careers, and personal lives. Ignoring your own needs can lead to long-term consequences for your mental and physical well-being. At Vita Psychology Centre, we believe it shouldn’t be this challenging to live a fulfilling life.
Our practice provides a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive environment with both in-person and virtual appointments, making it easier to fit therapy into your busy life.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you? Are you a parent concerned about how your teen is coping? Perhaps you’re questioning whether life should feel more satisfying or joyful. In today's fast-paced world, many people are experiencing heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, struggling to find balance in their relationships, careers, and personal lives. Ignoring your own needs can lead to long-term consequences for your mental and physical well-being. At Vita Psychology Centre, we believe it shouldn’t be this challenging to live a fulfilling life.
Dr. Satinder Kaur Brar
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5T (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is a transformative journey that can help you achieve emotional wellness and personal growth. Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or disconnected from the world around you? Are you feeling stuck and unable to move forward, even though you've tried everything? Do you wish you could be kinder to yourself and feel more fulfilled? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship issues, major life transitions, or other challenges, I want to help you live a more meaningful life.
I believe that therapy is a transformative journey that can help you achieve emotional wellness and personal growth. Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or disconnected from the world around you? Are you feeling stuck and unable to move forward, even though you've tried everything? Do you wish you could be kinder to yourself and feel more fulfilled? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship issues, major life transitions, or other challenges, I want to help you live a more meaningful life.
Hello My name is Ahmad Shihab, a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying and Director of Serenity Psychotherapy Clinic. I offer psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families virtually (online). I offer services in English or Arabic (most dialects). When it comes to therapy, my philosophy is that the client is at the heart of the process, and I simply have the privilege to walk alongside them in their journey of healing and growth. I work from a client-centered and integrative theoretical frameworks.
Hello My name is Ahmad Shihab, a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying and Director of Serenity Psychotherapy Clinic. I offer psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families virtually (online). I offer services in English or Arabic (most dialects). When it comes to therapy, my philosophy is that the client is at the heart of the process, and I simply have the privilege to walk alongside them in their journey of healing and growth. I work from a client-centered and integrative theoretical frameworks.
The Therapeutic Couch
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MC
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5T (Online Only)
Now accepting clients for phone/video! In life, we take many paths. Some paths are smooth and effortless, while others can be rough and challenging. Sometimes, on a particularly difficult path, we can lose sight of our goals, loved ones, and the connection to our inner selves. On the surface, it may feel like we do not have the strength to get through these hardships. But we believe that we can find it within ourselves to forge new pathways towards happiness. Therapy is empowering! By working through emotions, thoughts, and feelings, you can grow into the person you want to be, and achieve your full potential.
Now accepting clients for phone/video! In life, we take many paths. Some paths are smooth and effortless, while others can be rough and challenging. Sometimes, on a particularly difficult path, we can lose sight of our goals, loved ones, and the connection to our inner selves. On the surface, it may feel like we do not have the strength to get through these hardships. But we believe that we can find it within ourselves to forge new pathways towards happiness. Therapy is empowering! By working through emotions, thoughts, and feelings, you can grow into the person you want to be, and achieve your full potential.
ThriveWell Counselling Inc.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RPQ, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5T
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or down? Do negative beliefs, experiences or pain feel like daily events? Does hurt from the past seem to replay itself? Are you navigating rough waters with school, work or relationships? ThriveWell Counselling is here to help. We provide individual, couple and family counselling and psychotherapy related to trauma, attachment, LGBTQ identities and hoarding/clutter support. ThriveWell Counselling helps you confidently live a more peaceful life, both inside & out! ThriveWell has skilled counsellors taking new clients, as well as counsellors-in-training that offer high-quality support at reduced rates.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or down? Do negative beliefs, experiences or pain feel like daily events? Does hurt from the past seem to replay itself? Are you navigating rough waters with school, work or relationships? ThriveWell Counselling is here to help. We provide individual, couple and family counselling and psychotherapy related to trauma, attachment, LGBTQ identities and hoarding/clutter support. ThriveWell Counselling helps you confidently live a more peaceful life, both inside & out! ThriveWell has skilled counsellors taking new clients, as well as counsellors-in-training that offer high-quality support at reduced rates.
Andrzej Mlynarz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCFT, MSc
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5T (Online Only)
A client asked me once: Is therapy just TALKING? In a way it is. Just talking ... words, words, words. Sometimes words are meaningless and pointless. They lead to conflicts, misunderstandings, hurt, pain, crises. What could happen when words are meaningful, relevant, clear, aimed at understanding you and the other? What difference would it make when the right words are spoken, and they are heard at the right time? Would they make your wants, needs, wishes and dreams more real and attainable?
A client asked me once: Is therapy just TALKING? In a way it is. Just talking ... words, words, words. Sometimes words are meaningless and pointless. They lead to conflicts, misunderstandings, hurt, pain, crises. What could happen when words are meaningful, relevant, clear, aimed at understanding you and the other? What difference would it make when the right words are spoken, and they are heard at the right time? Would they make your wants, needs, wishes and dreams more real and attainable?
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Culturally Sensitive Counsellors
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.