Strength-Based Therapists in Markham, ON

Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, that sense of accomplishment never comes? It's as if the bar for success keeps getting pushed higher and higher, leaving you never feeling good enough. You’re always anxious that those around you will realize that you have no idea what you are doing and that you’re unfit for the job. You constantly doubt yourself, replay mistakes over and over in your head, and search for validation from others. You are ready to start feeling good about yourself, to say no to others, and stop shying away from risks. You shouldn’t have to go through life feeling bad about yourself. It’s time to flourish.

I have more than 20 years of experience in counselling individuals, couples, families and youth. Some clients are coping but perhaps in a maladaptive way, so we make a plan together to get you back on track that can instill hope for the future. With non judgemental support, building your skills and problem solving effectively, can lead toward a more meaningful/rewarding direction in your life.

Counselling is you giving yourself an opportunity to heal. Doing anything new is often scary and you may feel hesitant in taking this step. I would like to support you in taking this step to allow yourself the opportunity to build insight and heal from trauma, or create boundaries in overly challenging and complex relationships. I use a collaborative approach with the use of Cognitive-Behaviourial Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy that is culturally sensitive to offer the support you desire in-order to move towards your goal to have the life and relationships that you desire.

I work from a strength based, insight oriented framework which offers my clients the opportunity to rediscover their self, the strengths they have but have lost the sight of or didn’t get the chance to appreciate. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, LD/ADHD, ASD, low self-esteem; marginalized groups, racial minorities; individuals with identity struggles; people who want to build healthy self-assertion, resilience and an improved and positive relationship with self. I believe a positive and empathic relationship with self allows us the capacity to build meaningful and healthy relationships with people around us.

Do you want relief from overwhelm & guidance towards a happier and more fulfilling life? Through a collaborative approach, together we develop therapeutic goals that aim to build balance, motivation, & personal goal. I am passionate about ways in which we can all live a more holistic and authentic life. My approach in therapy is non-judgmental, strength-based, & collaborative. I support those struggling with anxiety, depression, workplace stress and burnout, confidence, or relationship challenges. With CBT, Mindfulness-Based, Solution-Focused, ACT, & Person-Centered therapies, I foster mental & emotional resilience.

I offer psychoeducational/psychological assessments for a variety of concerns (e.g., ADHD, learning disabilities, mental health disorders, ASD). I have received extensive training in DBT and CBT. I use a strength-based approach to treatment that is targeted, collaborative, individualized, flexible, and inclusive. Therapy is a safe space, and I welcome clients with diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, and racial and cultural backgrounds. I have an ongoing curiosity to learn and grow as a clinician and continually strive to refine my knowledge of evidence based treatment modalities to best meet the needs of my clients.

I work collaboratively with individuals couples or families to empower them to reach their goals. I have over 24 years experience using strength based evidence based skills to support clients. I use a variety of skills to assist my clients to feel better. I have a MA in Counselling Psychology/certificate in Trauma Therapy from the Adler University

Do you struggle with grief that affects your ability to function? Do you feel lost on how to get through the day after the loss of someone you love? Do you hope the pain can get better? Lighter? Now more than ever, people are feeling heartbroken, stuck, and overwhelmed about how to cope with grief. Not taking time for yourself to process and manage your loss can lead to additional stress and problems to your emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. We believe there is hope and answers to finding a way to live life after a loss.

New Clients Welcome! Struggling with feelings of pressure, anxiety, stress, or conflict in important relationships can feel very isolating, lonely, and hopeless. You may begin to feel stuck, or turn to unhelpful ways of dealing with unwanted stress or emotions. More often than not, this takes a toll on your health, mood, relationships, and overall functioning. I want you to know that you are not alone - I can help. As a dedicated, caring professional I strive to understand and support you in addressing your unique issues, history and experience, focusing on the goals most important to you.

Avneet supports children, teens, and adults struggling with Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Autism, behavioral issues, depression, eating disorder, self-harm, bipolar, suicidal ideation, separation anxiety, social anxiety, etc. Using evidence-based modalities, Avneet works with her clients one on one to identify specific needs, goals, and life skills, allowing them to find meaning and make the best out of life circumstances.

I am driven by my passion for supporting and empowering individuals, particularly young adults, international students, and working professionals, as they navigate through their life challenges. It is my goal to help my clients uncover their strengths, clarify their objectives, and explore their potentials. I deeply value the significance of cultivating a solid therapeutic relationship that is built on trust, mutual respect, and understanding.

We go through different seasons in our life physically and metaphorically. I see myself as an emotional companion to my client's journey through their most challenging seasons. My goal is to support you through the winters of your life, and even inspire you to enjoy them! My therapeutic approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally-inclusive, LGBTQ2S+ allied, body and sex positive, nonjudgmental, and strength-based, as to ensure that you feel safe enough to be yourself. I understand healing as a creative, personal, and non-linear process in which we gain insight over our lived experiences.

Are you going through a tough time? Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or loneliness? Are you struggling with difficult relationships, life changes, or self-identities? Do you want to have a change but do not know where to start? If you find it difficult to talk to your friends or family, you may come to talk to me. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address your difficulties.

No Waiting List, Quick Response. Do you feel anxious and frustrated when things do not work out? Do you have a hard time, you may feel lonely and isolated, and you don’t know who can you turn to? Do you have a safe and non-judgmental space to work with these emotions and challenges? It always takes encouragement and confidence to deal with these, and I believe my skills and experiences could empower you to work through these difficulties to make positive changes together. As a member of Hopewoods Psychotherapy, we aim to provide professional mental health services for the Chinese community in Toronto.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.

I have been in the field for over 20 years and have been fortunate to work in a variety of clinical settings. This includes an addictions treatment center, schools, children's mental health and a local community health centre. Currently I work with individuals of all ages, however my areas of speciality are with working with youth, young adults and helping individuals in their recovery from an eating disorder. I am also a part-time professor at a local college. I find my work with clients make me a better professor, and my work as a professor make me a better therapist and clinical supervisor.

I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings that create present reality. My many years of counselling have shown me that most people have inner resources that are not visible to them, preferring to focus on familiar, yet unknown, beliefs and behaviours. I draw on my professional training to assist in dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and conflict within families and couples. My aim to is facilitate healing, and wellness to move forward in life with confidence and enthusiasm. I am culturally sensitive and open-minded. Phone and video sessions provided: 416-428-6071.

I am a Registered Social Worker and Certified Career Development Practitioner. I'm fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, allowing me to provide counselling services in all four languages. With over seven years dedicated to serving marginalized communities, I approach my work through an anti-racist lens, integrating an understanding of intricate social intersections into my anti-oppressive practice.

I am a dedicated Social Worker with seven years of experience in the field, For me, cultural competency is an important part of all effective therapeutic relationships, and I am passionately committed to providing much-needed and deserved support services for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities who have been under-served. As a Sex Educator, I am also dedicated to expanding knowledge and destigmatizing the taboo subject of sex education within communities. I also strive not only to meet the diverse needs of my clients but also to ensure that all clients are comfortable in therapy.