Therapists in L9B

I am a Child and Family Counsellor and Certified Parent Coach. I help individuals, children, teens and families move from simply surviving life's challenges to thriving. My work focuses on challenges of self-esteem, anxiety, sadness, bullying, divorce. I work along side parents when they find teens off track and struggling with the demands of our disordered society. I also offer individual counselling where through story, education, and gentle reflection, we find new ways to understand, new eyes to see, and new words to speak.

I am the founder and sole therapist of Umoja Guidance Inc. I offer individual, couple and family therapy sessions. I provide a genuine and down to earth approach when interacting with my clients. The focus of sessions will be to assist with clients achieving their goals using a strength based approach. I believe everyone has strengths that can be identified to help them resolve challenging situations. There are various treatment methods I use based on the need. I am very flexible and understanding of peoples life schedules and am always willing to provide sessions that accommodate my clients busy schedule.

We all want a better life and we are all doing the best we can with what we have. But sometimes we can get stuck in routines, unsure of how to make the change we so desperately want to see in our lives. Sometimes even asking ourselves "what do I want?" can be anxiety provoking and make us feel like we're stuck when we can't answer it. Times like this we can even find ourselves appealing to others' needs and "living for others" all the while feeling like something is missing. Everything we do has some benefit to us, otherwise we wouldn't do it. Getting to the heart of this underlying want can be the empowering change we need.

Depression, anxiety & stress leave us more than just feeling sad or anxious all the time. It can affect both mind and body which leaves us feeling disconnected, unmotivated, and lacking energy both internally and externally, impacting the relationships around us. You may believe that this is your “normal” and find it difficult to picture yourself any different. You might feel stuck, worried, drained, or scared. You want to lead a life full of confidence, happiness, and hope. Your yearning to change is a sign that you are ready to confront your depression, anxiety, or stress and make a positive change in your life. Lets get you there

Look at yourself honestly and unflinchingly to the very bottom of your mind (Shihan Tsutomo Ohshima, Martial Arts Master). If you crave change, personal growth, and psychological maturity, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss: I have limited, select spots available in my caseload reserved for those serious about their ongoing, life-long growth. If you are willing and able to enter into a long-term therapeutic relationship, and if you are willing and able to commit to at least one appointment every week, I invite you to contact me. This is an important investment of time and financial resources. Are you ready for change?

Are you struggling with Chronic Pain or Relationship issues that leave you feeling stuck in life? Does it seem like your life is a constant repetition, reliving similar stresses over and over? I specialize in helping individuals with the psychological difficulties of living with Chronic Pain, and I specialize in helping couples create better communication, emotional recognition, and conflict resolution. I approach these concerns with a combination of Somatic and Cognitive strategies.