Mark Veenstra
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Newcastle, ON L1B
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Adolescence is an exciting and sometimes difficult time in the young person life. As they grow and mature they develop a deeper understanding of themselves, friends, family and the world around them. In individual therapy, with adolescents, we provide a safe and relaxed environment for the young person to explore who they are. We walk with them as they strive towards the person they want to be in their journey to adulthood.
Through his graduate studies Mark was influenced by William Glasser's work, Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. Mark's further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Strength Based Approaches which have continued to influence his practice. Mark's specialized training in assessing and treating youth that have engage
Getting help should not be limited to getting to an office. Mark offers his services from two office locations in Durham as well as he can meet clients in their home, in the community or via electronic means to meet their needs.
Call or Email Mark Veenstra now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 802-2459
Let's Connect (289) 802-2459
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 802-2459
Mark Veenstra
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 003956 Mark Veenstra
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Certificate from College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario 003956 / 2016
- Certificate from Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers 2014
- Attended Masters in Marriage, Family & Child Counselling, Graduated 2001
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Behavioural Issues
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adolescents with harmful sexual behaviour
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Reality Therapy
- Relational
- Strength Based
- Strength-Based
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 802-2459
Mark Veenstra
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP