Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in M4H

Are you looking for ways to improve your well-being, overcome past traumas, and increase your self-esteem? Do you seek a therapist who respects your cultural background and provides an accepting, loving setting? It's not uncommon for people’s lives to fall apart after trauma or significant challenges. Restoring hope to those who have endured hardship is my greatest goal. I work with youth, children, and adults to improve their social skills and self-awareness for independent, happy living. I believe you are the expert on your own life and have the resources to restore your well-being.

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.

Body Image and Binge Eating Disorder Specialist. You’re tired of hating your body and feeling out of control around food. Avoiding mirrors and photos, eating in secret, and dreading clothes shopping are all too familiar to you. You are overwhelmed by the pressure to look and eat a certain way and lose weight, and you are exhausted by trying to measure up. You feel judged by others, and you are frustrated and defeated by dieting. You want to feel at peace with your body and freedom around food. If you are ready to improve your relationship with your body and yourself, you’re in the right place.

I work with individuals who are pregnant and in the postpartum period, those who are trying to conceive, as well as, individuals who experience anxiety, rage, OCD, PTSD and Birth Trauma. Do you find yourself grieving the perinatal experience you hoped for? Were you shocked or surprised at how you and/or your baby were treated? Was there a lack of respect or complete disregard of your emotions and instinct? Did anyone tell you that your maternal wisdom is immensely valuable? It's a traumatic experience for women to have power and control taken from them at any point in the perinatal process. Consider me one of the few who understand.

I work with leading-edge techniques that draw on neuroscience, epigenetics and energetic strategies that facilitate utilizing your own consciousness to safely and slowly release trauma, anxiety and depressive symptoms. This approach allows healing to occur gently and effectively. With over 30 years experience, I have learned to blend evidence-based traditional skills, with an eclectic spiritual approach to help you in discovering your answers, resolving your struggles and inspiring you to live your life fully in peace and joy.

If you want to speak to someone who won't judge, really listens, and can help you find your best self, I would love to hear from you. The first priority is finding a therapist you feel safe with. We begin by exploring the issues and understanding the challenges, but the real work is learning to be gentle with ourselves as we acknowledge the need for a shift and begin to implement new practices. If you have had a traumatic experience, try to seek support within 3 months to prevent PTSD and other issues from developing. EMDR can help immensely to decrease distress. There are no distance issues online. Clients from anywhere welcome.

In this moment, you may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or burned out by life's challenges or transitional chapters. I believe that healing is growth in the face of adversity; it is a journey of coming (back) into yourself with deep self compassion, and we all have insight into how to get there. Sometimes we just need a bit of support along the way; someone to hold (non judgemental space) and work alongside us to find solutions, develop coping strategies and build on our own skills and wisdom so that we are more emotionally resilient to life's challenges.

Are you facing challenges with your mental health and emotional well-being? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. My passion lies in supporting individuals and families who are struggling with various issues. Together, we can create meaningful change in your life. I am a registered social worker, and my approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human experience. Let's collaborate to develop personalized treatment plans that address your unique needs and goals.

Sometimes you just need to talk with someone who gets it. I am a strong communicator who is professional and calm under pressure and I provide empathetic, welcoming, evidence-based engagement and support for clients seeking online therapy in Toronto. I have worked across adult healthcare and mental health settings with a focus on psychotherapy. I approach my work with clients in a way that is client-centred, highly ethical, harm reduction oriented and attachment/trauma-informed. I am continually seeking to be intersectional, feminist, anti-oppressive and anti-racist in my practice, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

I have had the opportunity to work with individuals who, just like you and I, can feel stuck, frustrated, and sometimes hopeless. Working with a psychotherapist in a therapeutic relationship gives you the opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior, which can be transformative. I know that the beauty of psychotherapy is that it addresses not just the symptoms but also the causes of one’s problems. I practice with a holistic approach to mental health that it not only helps you understand yourself better, but it helps you understand other people.

Is there something you'd like to say to someone, but you're too afraid to say it? Has Life had its way with you, turning your world upside-down? Or have different stressors accumulated over the years, leaving you feeling burdened? Whatever the problem, if there's something you'd like to change in your life, then Changes Counselling and Psychotherapy is here for you. Changes is for individuals and couples who dare to say something new, to consider the impossible, and to make new choices.

Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. I've been dedicated to the field of child, youth, and family mental health for over ten years. It's so tough to watch your child struggle and I believe that partnering with caregivers is key to helping young people reach their goals. I have extensive experience supporting clients with mental health concerns including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, loss, family challenges, parent-child conflict and troubles with school. We'll work together to get you and your child where you want to be. I also work closely with young adults to understand that amazing yet completely confusing time in life.