Sports Performance Therapists in Brampton, ON

Sometimes life’s challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or stressed. I am here to support you in finding your path while building on your strengths as an individual. I believe it is important to embrace one’s individuality and help you discover your true ability to overcome difficult situations. I aim to provide an empathetic, non-judgemental and safe space where you feel heard. I follow person-centered and strengths-based approaches, where I draw from various modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based interventions.

For the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping individuals improve their mental health through goal-focused collaboration. You may be going through a time in your life right now which is leaving you feeling unhappy, or stuck in a cycle you don't know how to break. As a Psychotherapist, I endeavor to use my skills, and the knowledge I continue to acquire to help people lead more satisfying lives. I use a client-centered and judgment-free approach and work with you to develop new skills to meet your therapeutic goals.

You may be feeling overwhelmed with feelings and thoughts you can't describe and are finding it hard to cope. Or, you may be a parent who wants to support your child/teen who is struggling with his/her emotions. Sometimes, it is hard to describe experiences that you, yourself, may difficult to understand. You may feel alone in your experience and fear that no one will be able to relate. It's exhausting. Or, as a parent, you may be noticing changes in your child/teen that are concerning and it is hard to see him/her struggling.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I firmly believe in the concept of "Therapy is Beyond the Couch," acknowledging that healing, growth, and balance extends beyond our sessions. My practice lies in guiding clients through their unique journeys, assisting them in overcoming challenges, and fostering a path towards holistic well-being. My approach revolves around fostering a secure and non-judgmental space, encouraging you to delve into your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I perceive life's trials as catalysts for personal evolution, acknowledging the profound beauty that can emerge amidst adversity.

I want to understand the intricate details of your life that make you uniquely you and would be honoured to facilitate the process of your self discovery and healing. I love working with individuals in all walks of life including but not limited to individuals experiencing anxiety, panic and/or anxiety attacks, phobias, issues controlling anger, individuals wanting to improve self-esteem, those suffering from grief and loss of relationships, addictions, as well as those individuals looking for support with general life stressors.

**ACCEPTING CLIENTS** Maybe you've done this before or this is your first time looking for support. You've shown tremendous courage for taking the first step to create change and we want to help you build skills to achieve your life's goals. It can get exhausting and overwhelming dealing with life's stressors without having effective and healthy coping skills. Whether it's managing your levels of stress/anxiety/depression or navigating life transitions and relationships, we're here to offer you a safe, accepting and compassionate space to explore your concerns and start working towards a newer you.

I enjoy creating a safe space for a diverse range of clients, including: youth, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals from racialized and LGBTQIA2S+ communities. I specialize in supporting those living with mood and personality disorders, addictions, trauma, anxieties, neurodevelopmental disorders, life transitions, and more. What drives me in this field is witnessing the resilience and strength of my clients as they overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. From a young age, I have always had a passion for helping people and now, I have the privilege of guiding others towards positive change.

Focussing on grief and loss, our practice works with those who have suffered difficult and sudden losses and are struggling. With more than twenty years experience providing grief counseling, we provide a welcoming, safe and confidential environment to explore challenging emotions and beliefs to help our clients find new meaning, purpose, hope and identity.

I work with a variety of clients. Many are professionals struggling with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, rumination and relationships. Several present quite well yet have a history, and beliefs, which impede their ability to feel at peace, content and joyful. As a spiritual therapist, clients usually have a spiritual nature regarding purpose, meaning and healing. I combine, and integrate, a holistic approach using psycho-somatic technics, Havening, EMDR, Inner Child, Hypnosis, talk therapy and psychoeducation. These modalities offer a wide range of approaches to assist clients with change and a deeper understanding of themselves.

I specialize in working with children, youth, and families who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, ODD, and learning disabilities. My clients often struggle with self-esteem, difficult family events, bullying, navigating peer relationships, social skill development, and emotional regulation. I also work with caregivers to help them manage their children’s behavior. My focus is on teaching caregivers skills that will create spaces and lifestyles geared towards fostering positive development.

Hello, I'm Jose, a devoted counselor specializing in guiding individuals of all ages through life's trials. My expertise spans anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, stress, self-esteem, grief, parenting, child development, behavior, communication, conflict resolution, relationship dynamics, and work-life balance. With a compassionate and holistic approach, I offer unwavering support when it's needed most. My counseling journey is fueled by a profound faith in human connection and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

With over three decades of experience as both a high school educator and administrator, and more than a decade working as a psychotherapist, Stafford has developed a deep passion for helping young people from diverse backgrounds overcome various emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges to achieve their fullest potential. In 2015, Stafford established Wise Transformations, a business offering psychotherapy and educational consultations. Although Stafford specializes in working with youth, he also works to assist individuals, couples, and groups towards a deeper awareness of their current situation and their desired future.

After studying clinical psychology in Europe, I worked for more than two decades in a city hospital. I primarily treated adults struggling with a range of issues, including anxiety and phobias, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual dysfunctions, and relational issues. My work aimed to help these individuals overcome their problems, improve their quality of life, and foster their personal growth. In addition to my clinical experience, I've had the unique opportunity to offer psychotherapeutic services in war-affected regions, working closely with refugees and soldiers suffering from PTSD and war-related issues.

Our mission at Exalted Mind & Wellness is to support individuals in providing psychological, emotional/mental care to heal and improve your life. The name Aliya, translates to "Exalted" "One who climbs upwards", a meaning that has played an important role throughout my journey. When one struggles with mental health concerns, they often feel down and not like themselves; nor may they view themselves in positive regards, our vision is to empower every individual through to "ascend forward" and strengthen their abilities to overcome their mental health challenges, and to start viewing themselves positively climbing upwards.

Accepting NEW patients! I offer counselling to children, youth & adults using a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches. Everyone faces challenges & sometimes we are too afraid to ask for help in fear of being judged, so I commend you on taking the first step. I believe that we can become our most authentic selves, when we have a safe space to comfortably express our thoughts, take accountability & develop new understandings/skills-this is what I aim to do in our work together. I will help you/your children achieve goals by creating a brave space for you to learn, grow & thrive and move forward effectively together.

Trauma is concretely defined as an emotional response to a terrible event, however this definition does not encompass all of the undertakings you may be experiencing. Trauma can occur from family generations, a close friend's experience, or seeing something on the media that affects us deeply. Your trauma will not look the same as another person's and that's okay. If you are looking to process and heal from the heavy weight of trauma, through a collaborative effort, I can help you unpack your story to be able to move forward.

Men that come to see me usually stuck, feeling paralyzed, stressed, anxious, depressed or directionless. You may question whether you are a good son, father, or partner. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, or just feeling disconnected from yourself and with others. Reaching out to a qualified therapist means taking the "first step". Many men try to solve their challenges on their own, with limited or short-term success. Often, these challenges can get more challenging and problematic. Take the first step today! No waitlist - Click the "website" to book a free 20-minute consultation today!

We strongly believe in meeting you where you are at and assisting you to draw on your own strength and resilience. We are determined to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and will help you to address concerns, achieve goals and help make positive changes in your life. We strive to empower you to develop and recognize your own self-worth that fosters emotional growth within. We bring a warm, comprehensive, and practical approach to mental health and wellness and pride myself on listening deeply and empathetically.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.