Positive Psychology Therapists in Markham, ON
Some methods I use include - Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational, Narrative, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology etc.
I am a registered psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Also, I have an MPH and Ph.D. in Public Health with more than 15 years of public health academic and research experience to help my clients overcome their anxiety and mood concerns, relationship and attachment issues, trauma, cognitive, behavioural and life difficulties. My top priority is to be culturally competent, help you attain self-growth, live your authentic life again, and enjoy optimum performance and results.
Some methods I use include - Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Emotionally Focused, Family / Marital, Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational, Narrative, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology etc.
I am a registered psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Also, I have an MPH and Ph.D. in Public Health with more than 15 years of public health academic and research experience to help my clients overcome their anxiety and mood concerns, relationship and attachment issues, trauma, cognitive, behavioural and life difficulties. My top priority is to be culturally competent, help you attain self-growth, live your authentic life again, and enjoy optimum performance and results.
Neeti Trivedi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q), BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R
Being a first-generation Canadian exposed me to unique and diverse experiences, significantly impacting my core values and beliefs. I recognized the unique challenges experienced by members of the migrant community and felt passionate about contributing to their support and access to services. Working closely with vulnerable sectors helped me recognize my passion for supporting communities by identifying and addressing barriers. Supporting newcomers and their families helped me acknowledge my empathy, acceptance and cultural sensitivity and use them as empowerment tools.
Being a first-generation Canadian exposed me to unique and diverse experiences, significantly impacting my core values and beliefs. I recognized the unique challenges experienced by members of the migrant community and felt passionate about contributing to their support and access to services. Working closely with vulnerable sectors helped me recognize my passion for supporting communities by identifying and addressing barriers. Supporting newcomers and their families helped me acknowledge my empathy, acceptance and cultural sensitivity and use them as empowerment tools.
Karen Rezk
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MDiv, MScA, RN
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Markham, ON L6G (Online Only)
Emotional pain and discomfort allow access to the narrative that is being told by your body, mind, and soul. While unique to your own experience, it is what connects us as fellow humans. I am here to explore alongside you the roots of the pain and discomfort as you navigate a journey that may feel isolating at times, confusing at times, or even unbearable at times. In our journey together, I offer new ways of looking at your situation while acknowledging your lived experience and where you are in your walk. Together, we will create strategies that will draw upon your strengths in order to work towards your your fullest potential.
Emotional pain and discomfort allow access to the narrative that is being told by your body, mind, and soul. While unique to your own experience, it is what connects us as fellow humans. I am here to explore alongside you the roots of the pain and discomfort as you navigate a journey that may feel isolating at times, confusing at times, or even unbearable at times. In our journey together, I offer new ways of looking at your situation while acknowledging your lived experience and where you are in your walk. Together, we will create strategies that will draw upon your strengths in order to work towards your your fullest potential.
Elden Chin Yu Leung
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, MCMFT
Verified Verified
Markham, ON L3R
Waitlist for new clients
We understand choosing to heal and recover can be one of the most important decisions that we make in our life. Therefore, choosing the right person to walk with you and assist the process can be crucial. I have extensive experience in working with individuals, couples and families on various issues, like relationship issues, traumas, life transitions, managing emotions and more. I provide supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students in different Universities and institutes. Thanks to my experience as a first-generation immigrant to Canada, I am devoted to working with clients with similar backgrounds.
We understand choosing to heal and recover can be one of the most important decisions that we make in our life. Therefore, choosing the right person to walk with you and assist the process can be crucial. I have extensive experience in working with individuals, couples and families on various issues, like relationship issues, traumas, life transitions, managing emotions and more. I provide supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students in different Universities and institutes. Thanks to my experience as a first-generation immigrant to Canada, I am devoted to working with clients with similar backgrounds.
Irene Su
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R
As we work through our emotional pain and ruminating thoughts, I understand how it can feel incredibly isolating and overwhelming, especially if we become disconnected from ourselves in the process. I believe that people often turn to therapy feeling “stuck,” and while it may feel as though our lives have hit a pause button, the world around us continues to move forward. Whether you are seeking to improve emotional regulation, strengthen interpersonal relationships, navigate unexpected life transitions, or if you simply find yourself without a clear understanding of the underlying issue, my goal is to create a comforting experience.
As we work through our emotional pain and ruminating thoughts, I understand how it can feel incredibly isolating and overwhelming, especially if we become disconnected from ourselves in the process. I believe that people often turn to therapy feeling “stuck,” and while it may feel as though our lives have hit a pause button, the world around us continues to move forward. Whether you are seeking to improve emotional regulation, strengthen interpersonal relationships, navigate unexpected life transitions, or if you simply find yourself without a clear understanding of the underlying issue, my goal is to create a comforting experience.
Melika Montazery
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R (Online Only)
Welcome! You may have noticed how challenging it can be to find a realistic balance between personal life and work tasks. It can feel overwhelming or anxiety-provoking to manage all that on your own. I can support you in your therapeutic journey, as you aspire to develop, strengthen, and maintain skills that can be beneficial for your wellbeing. I offer therapy to adolescents and adults to explore inner conflict, relationships, and stress.
Welcome! You may have noticed how challenging it can be to find a realistic balance between personal life and work tasks. It can feel overwhelming or anxiety-provoking to manage all that on your own. I can support you in your therapeutic journey, as you aspire to develop, strengthen, and maintain skills that can be beneficial for your wellbeing. I offer therapy to adolescents and adults to explore inner conflict, relationships, and stress.
Farzaneh Yazdani
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD , MA , RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3T
Deciding to make a change requires lots of courage. It requires even more courage and effort to take the first steps towards it. And the fact that you are here reading these lines means that you have already started your journey and I can assist you with the rest. I have several years experience of working in the mental health area and a vast theoretical knowledge of multiple modalities in therapy. In addition to my private practice I also work in the Family Services York Region (FSYR) as a psychotherapist where I work with individuals (including adults, youths, and children), couples, and families and run various groups.
Deciding to make a change requires lots of courage. It requires even more courage and effort to take the first steps towards it. And the fact that you are here reading these lines means that you have already started your journey and I can assist you with the rest. I have several years experience of working in the mental health area and a vast theoretical knowledge of multiple modalities in therapy. In addition to my private practice I also work in the Family Services York Region (FSYR) as a psychotherapist where I work with individuals (including adults, youths, and children), couples, and families and run various groups.
Niki Prespakis-Arfo
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, OAMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L6B
Sometimes all we want is to be heard, to have someone fully present for us. We experience this from family and friends but there is always an underlying judgement or opinion that direct us where we may not want to go. A lot of times talking to a stranger sounds like an intrusive or uncomfortable situation to be in, but I can assure you once you get past the first fearful step, you will learn that it's a form of self care that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Sometimes all we want is to be heard, to have someone fully present for us. We experience this from family and friends but there is always an underlying judgement or opinion that direct us where we may not want to go. A lot of times talking to a stranger sounds like an intrusive or uncomfortable situation to be in, but I can assure you once you get past the first fearful step, you will learn that it's a form of self care that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Sharon Xiao-Rong Zong
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R
Waitlist for new clients
It’s natural to encounter various forms of difficulties in life, feeling sad, anxious, angry, lonely, stuck, and depressed. Counselling and psychotherapy sessions can help you! These emotions are natural and temporary, I believe all of my clients have their own ability and strengths to gradually overcome and improve. My role as your therapist and your ally is being with you and walk alongside your journey. I am willing to help you to better handle life changes and to make more positive changes. As a member of Hopewoods Psychotherapy, we aim to provide professional mental health services for the Chinese community in Toronto..
It’s natural to encounter various forms of difficulties in life, feeling sad, anxious, angry, lonely, stuck, and depressed. Counselling and psychotherapy sessions can help you! These emotions are natural and temporary, I believe all of my clients have their own ability and strengths to gradually overcome and improve. My role as your therapist and your ally is being with you and walk alongside your journey. I am willing to help you to better handle life changes and to make more positive changes. As a member of Hopewoods Psychotherapy, we aim to provide professional mental health services for the Chinese community in Toronto..
Dr. Karen Zhang
Psychologist, CPysch, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Karen Zhang a registered psychologist focused on adults at MindFit, a leading psychology clinic (or as prefer to say, "mental health gym"). Just like a "typical" gym, MindFit was designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. From day one, I will do everything I can ensure to ensure you feel heard, supported and valued. My approach is structured (with weekly handouts), evidence-based, and designed to help you develop practical and effective skills and strategies to not only cope, but thrive!
Hi, I'm Karen Zhang a registered psychologist focused on adults at MindFit, a leading psychology clinic (or as prefer to say, "mental health gym"). Just like a "typical" gym, MindFit was designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. From day one, I will do everything I can ensure to ensure you feel heard, supported and valued. My approach is structured (with weekly handouts), evidence-based, and designed to help you develop practical and effective skills and strategies to not only cope, but thrive!
Chris Bouchard
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSM, RP
Verified Verified
Markham, ON L3P (Online Only)
My role as a therapist is not to judge or tell you what to do. My role is to meet you where you're really at and to help you be the best "you" that you can be: the most mature and healthy, the most caring and loving, and the most successful and happy. Who doesn't want that? If you're feeling like you can't do it on your own anymore, reach out.
My role as a therapist is not to judge or tell you what to do. My role is to meet you where you're really at and to help you be the best "you" that you can be: the most mature and healthy, the most caring and loving, and the most successful and happy. Who doesn't want that? If you're feeling like you can't do it on your own anymore, reach out.
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Nisreen Halai
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R
Life is a messy, unpredictable journey that requires us to navigate a whirlwind of emotions. The ups and downs, the highs and lows, are all part of what makes us human. This mix of emotions—moments of joy and heartache, clarity and confusion—is where we find meaning, growth, and the strength to keep moving forward. Embracing the messiness enables us to truly live, feel deeply, and discover ourselves in the process. I would be honoured to meet you where you are on your journey and help you release outgrown stories from the past in order to embody authenticity and break cycles, all while facilitating the healing and change you seek.
Life is a messy, unpredictable journey that requires us to navigate a whirlwind of emotions. The ups and downs, the highs and lows, are all part of what makes us human. This mix of emotions—moments of joy and heartache, clarity and confusion—is where we find meaning, growth, and the strength to keep moving forward. Embracing the messiness enables us to truly live, feel deeply, and discover ourselves in the process. I would be honoured to meet you where you are on your journey and help you release outgrown stories from the past in order to embody authenticity and break cycles, all while facilitating the healing and change you seek.
I believe the mind and the brain work together. It is indispensable to understand one in order to understand the other. Like the awe when observe a plant to grow from a seed to full blossom, I found myself being attracted to the unfolding or the development of the self, personality, and various abilities by the nurturing of families, schooling and society under the vehicle of the football-size organ: the brain. I find psychological assessment a valuable tool for scientific measurements, and therapy a gift for healing the heart, trauma and broken relationships.
I believe the mind and the brain work together. It is indispensable to understand one in order to understand the other. Like the awe when observe a plant to grow from a seed to full blossom, I found myself being attracted to the unfolding or the development of the self, personality, and various abilities by the nurturing of families, schooling and society under the vehicle of the football-size organ: the brain. I find psychological assessment a valuable tool for scientific measurements, and therapy a gift for healing the heart, trauma and broken relationships.
Mehek Chaudhry
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MSc, HBSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3S
I am a passionate and dedicated registered psychotherapist (qualifying) who is committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues. I identify as a person of colour who can understand the challenges and struggles that arise from your worldviews and perspectives. You can expect to be welcomed into a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you will feel heard, seen, and accepted. I am sensitive to the unique challenges that individuals face.
I am a passionate and dedicated registered psychotherapist (qualifying) who is committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues. I identify as a person of colour who can understand the challenges and struggles that arise from your worldviews and perspectives. You can expect to be welcomed into a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you will feel heard, seen, and accepted. I am sensitive to the unique challenges that individuals face.
For the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of counselling children, youth, adults, couples and families to support overall coping, resiliency, positive change, healing and growth. I have provided counselling in various settings to support clients with issues related to stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, communication, family and relationship dynamics, as well as traumatic life experiences.
For the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of counselling children, youth, adults, couples and families to support overall coping, resiliency, positive change, healing and growth. I have provided counselling in various settings to support clients with issues related to stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, communication, family and relationship dynamics, as well as traumatic life experiences.
Accepting new patients for individual, couples & family therapy. Do you feel burdened by your thoughts? Are feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it challenging to fall asleep at night? Do you wish that you could just turn your mind off, to finally get a few moments of peace? I can help you take your life back, feel better, experience ease of being & get more restful sleep. I help individuals overcome anxiety, depression, burnout, overwhelm & stress. I also help couples who have many unmet needs; feel frustrated, resentful & angry in their relationship; struggle to communicate effectively no longer experience intimacy or have lost trust.
Accepting new patients for individual, couples & family therapy. Do you feel burdened by your thoughts? Are feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it challenging to fall asleep at night? Do you wish that you could just turn your mind off, to finally get a few moments of peace? I can help you take your life back, feel better, experience ease of being & get more restful sleep. I help individuals overcome anxiety, depression, burnout, overwhelm & stress. I also help couples who have many unmet needs; feel frustrated, resentful & angry in their relationship; struggle to communicate effectively no longer experience intimacy or have lost trust.
Elle is committed to helping clients heal. She works from various modalities to help integrate various aspects of the personality to overcome a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, personality issues, relationship issues and chronic pain. Elle's ultimate goal is to assist others to use their inner wisdom to make changes that promote lasting happiness and authentic power.
Elle is committed to helping clients heal. She works from various modalities to help integrate various aspects of the personality to overcome a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, personality issues, relationship issues and chronic pain. Elle's ultimate goal is to assist others to use their inner wisdom to make changes that promote lasting happiness and authentic power.
Cherie is known for her empathetic and non-judgemental approach that fosters a safe space where clients feel heard, connected, and recharged. She values drawing perspectives from clients’ backgrounds to elicit their strengths, develop coping strategies, and bring lasting changes. Cherie recognizes the complexities of familial relationships, such as intergenerational communication differences and the stress and challenges that arise from school/ work. Cherie’s success is to empower clients by walking alongside them while they overcome challenges at their own pace to excel and reach their full potential in life.
Cherie is known for her empathetic and non-judgemental approach that fosters a safe space where clients feel heard, connected, and recharged. She values drawing perspectives from clients’ backgrounds to elicit their strengths, develop coping strategies, and bring lasting changes. Cherie recognizes the complexities of familial relationships, such as intergenerational communication differences and the stress and challenges that arise from school/ work. Cherie’s success is to empower clients by walking alongside them while they overcome challenges at their own pace to excel and reach their full potential in life.
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, addiction or depression. Their goal is to be rehabilitated into a healthy state at a pace that is both comfortable for them as a client and I as a therapist. They want to be able to achieve their personal goals and put them in a state of restoration. `
My ideal client struggles with anxiety, addiction or depression. Their goal is to be rehabilitated into a healthy state at a pace that is both comfortable for them as a client and I as a therapist. They want to be able to achieve their personal goals and put them in a state of restoration. `
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain or sleep disturbance? Do you want to explore your issue through different art means? Or are you a caregiver for an elderly without support? If that is you, I can offer help. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), together with an expressive arts therapist, with rich experience in psychotherapy under medical setting. Here I would be honored to journey alongside you towards your goals, to be a healthier & happier person.
Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain or sleep disturbance? Do you want to explore your issue through different art means? Or are you a caregiver for an elderly without support? If that is you, I can offer help. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), together with an expressive arts therapist, with rich experience in psychotherapy under medical setting. Here I would be honored to journey alongside you towards your goals, to be a healthier & happier person.
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Positive Psychology Counsellors
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviours differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.