Strength-Based Therapists in Markham, ON
Carmen Guo 华语|中文
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3S (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever felt your mind tangled and chaotic? When emotions overwhelm, clear thinking becomes tough. I hope to create a warm and safe space with you collaboratively, where we can together be aware of and differentiate various emotions, untangle complexities in thoughts, and fulfill genuine needs. Emotions are like internal signals, attempting to engage in a healing dialogue with us. I specialized in intergenerational trauma, mother-daughter relationship, breakup, family-of-origin trauma, eating disorders, identity crisis, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, self-esteem, grief, and loss.
Have you ever felt your mind tangled and chaotic? When emotions overwhelm, clear thinking becomes tough. I hope to create a warm and safe space with you collaboratively, where we can together be aware of and differentiate various emotions, untangle complexities in thoughts, and fulfill genuine needs. Emotions are like internal signals, attempting to engage in a healing dialogue with us. I specialized in intergenerational trauma, mother-daughter relationship, breakup, family-of-origin trauma, eating disorders, identity crisis, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, self-esteem, grief, and loss.
Monica Chi Eaton
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PhD, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationships? Do you find yourself constantly battling with anxiety and depression? You are not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling lost and unsure of how to make positive changes in their lives. As a therapist, I am here to help guide you through these difficult times and support you in finding the strength within yourself to overcome your challenges. I can help you manage emotions, improve communication, and build stronger relationships.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationships? Do you find yourself constantly battling with anxiety and depression? You are not alone. Many of my clients come to me feeling lost and unsure of how to make positive changes in their lives. As a therapist, I am here to help guide you through these difficult times and support you in finding the strength within yourself to overcome your challenges. I can help you manage emotions, improve communication, and build stronger relationships.
Teresa Lau
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), CCC, MA, BA, CPHR CA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R
As a fellow immigrant with a Bachelor's in Sociology and a Master's in Counselling Psychology, I bring over 13 years of experience in human resources and career advising specifically tailored for immigrants. I deeply understand the unique struggles you face—from the complexities of adjusting to a new culture to the pressures of re-establishing your career while supporting your family. Immigrants endure a distinctive blend of stressors that encompass not only professional aspirations but also the very essence of personal and social life.
As a fellow immigrant with a Bachelor's in Sociology and a Master's in Counselling Psychology, I bring over 13 years of experience in human resources and career advising specifically tailored for immigrants. I deeply understand the unique struggles you face—from the complexities of adjusting to a new culture to the pressures of re-establishing your career while supporting your family. Immigrants endure a distinctive blend of stressors that encompass not only professional aspirations but also the very essence of personal and social life.
Overcome Addiction, Heal Your Family: Holistic Support for Parents Struggling with Substance Use... Addiction can take a heavy toll on your ability to be the parent you want to be. Whether you're dealing with substance use, emotional struggles, or the overwhelming stress of parenting, addiction often becomes a barrier to connecting with your children and providing the care and attention they need. Addiction doesn't just affect your body—it affects your mind, emotions, and your relationships. I understand the unique challenges parents face when addiction impacts family life—and I'm here to help you heal.
Overcome Addiction, Heal Your Family: Holistic Support for Parents Struggling with Substance Use... Addiction can take a heavy toll on your ability to be the parent you want to be. Whether you're dealing with substance use, emotional struggles, or the overwhelming stress of parenting, addiction often becomes a barrier to connecting with your children and providing the care and attention they need. Addiction doesn't just affect your body—it affects your mind, emotions, and your relationships. I understand the unique challenges parents face when addiction impacts family life—and I'm here to help you heal.
Sometimes life gets hard and our inner experience becomes heavy, overwhelming or just plain confusing. Like many others, you may long to feel light again or reconnect with who you once were. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I believe the process of psychotherapy helps you feel less alone, less burdened and more understood. I recognize that it takes courage to take that first step in the healing journey and thus, I believe in meeting you wherever you are at. My experience comes from working with individuals living with grief and loss, trauma, substance use concerns, mood issues, and general feelings of being “stuck."
Sometimes life gets hard and our inner experience becomes heavy, overwhelming or just plain confusing. Like many others, you may long to feel light again or reconnect with who you once were. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I believe the process of psychotherapy helps you feel less alone, less burdened and more understood. I recognize that it takes courage to take that first step in the healing journey and thus, I believe in meeting you wherever you are at. My experience comes from working with individuals living with grief and loss, trauma, substance use concerns, mood issues, and general feelings of being “stuck."
Priscilla Leung
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a 2nd gen Chinese-Canadian, I know how hard it is to find a therapist that "gets it" - the whole "immigrant experience" thing. I work with 1.5 and 2nd generation immigrants who are trying to figure themselves, others, and the world out. You may be feeling stuck, discouraged or even burnt out as a result. Yet there's a way to break generational cycles so that you can honour your family AND grow into your own self - I know, wild concept!
As a 2nd gen Chinese-Canadian, I know how hard it is to find a therapist that "gets it" - the whole "immigrant experience" thing. I work with 1.5 and 2nd generation immigrants who are trying to figure themselves, others, and the world out. You may be feeling stuck, discouraged or even burnt out as a result. Yet there's a way to break generational cycles so that you can honour your family AND grow into your own self - I know, wild concept!
As an East Asian woman who grew up in an immigrant family household, it shaped and informed my life and practices in many ways. Therapy can be a transformative and empowering experience. I will work with you to develop a deep personal awareness and support you toward healing, learning and growing. Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is essential. We'll be a good fit if you are motivated, self-reflective and ready to tackle the daunting task of “figuring it all out.”
As an East Asian woman who grew up in an immigrant family household, it shaped and informed my life and practices in many ways. Therapy can be a transformative and empowering experience. I will work with you to develop a deep personal awareness and support you toward healing, learning and growing. Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is essential. We'll be a good fit if you are motivated, self-reflective and ready to tackle the daunting task of “figuring it all out.”
Diwany Selvarasa
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Markham, ON L6B (Online Only)
Are you currently in a season of change and feeling stuck, fearful, or frustrated? If so, I'm here to support and guide you through this challenging time. Moments of change can be incredibly difficult to navigate, whether you're going through a career change, a breakup, entering a new phase of life, or any other significant life transition. It's common to experience a wide range of emotions during these times; however, I firmly believe that these transitional moments can also be opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and transformation.
Are you currently in a season of change and feeling stuck, fearful, or frustrated? If so, I'm here to support and guide you through this challenging time. Moments of change can be incredibly difficult to navigate, whether you're going through a career change, a breakup, entering a new phase of life, or any other significant life transition. It's common to experience a wide range of emotions during these times; however, I firmly believe that these transitional moments can also be opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and transformation.
Parisa Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3S (Online Only)
You are feeling overwhelmed with stress. Every task feels bigger, and there’s this constant worry. You often catch yourself looking for approval from others, wondering if you're doing okay. There's this little voice inside that keeps doubting you, questioning if you're good enough. When you're with people, sometimes it feels like you're walking on eggshells, trying to fit in without being judged. Deep down, you just want to feel calm, confident, and be your own biggest supporter.
You are feeling overwhelmed with stress. Every task feels bigger, and there’s this constant worry. You often catch yourself looking for approval from others, wondering if you're doing okay. There's this little voice inside that keeps doubting you, questioning if you're good enough. When you're with people, sometimes it feels like you're walking on eggshells, trying to fit in without being judged. Deep down, you just want to feel calm, confident, and be your own biggest supporter.
Congratulations on taking your first steps to improving your psychological wellness! Starting treatment is often daunting and scary, which is why I make it my top priority to foster a comfortable and secure connection between myself and the client, as this relationship becomes the foundation for support and healing. To foster this bond, I do my best to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore one’s concerns and challenges. As your therapist, I strive to create a safe environment to process and explore challenging emotions, traumas, and events with the goal of navigating towards a better future.
Congratulations on taking your first steps to improving your psychological wellness! Starting treatment is often daunting and scary, which is why I make it my top priority to foster a comfortable and secure connection between myself and the client, as this relationship becomes the foundation for support and healing. To foster this bond, I do my best to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore one’s concerns and challenges. As your therapist, I strive to create a safe environment to process and explore challenging emotions, traumas, and events with the goal of navigating towards a better future.
Clients seeking my help have difficulty coping, and feel emotionally overloaded; but they are also ready for a change. Their distress can create anxiety and depression that results in negative thoughts, which influence your behavior and emotions. Avoiding unpleasant emotions can cause harm and inappropriate reactive behaviors. Emotional and psychological support for issues involving depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship issues, self-improvement, are some of the stressors I work with. Through counselling we can focus on your needs and set goals that will ultimately give you tools to cope with life on life's terms.
Clients seeking my help have difficulty coping, and feel emotionally overloaded; but they are also ready for a change. Their distress can create anxiety and depression that results in negative thoughts, which influence your behavior and emotions. Avoiding unpleasant emotions can cause harm and inappropriate reactive behaviors. Emotional and psychological support for issues involving depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship issues, self-improvement, are some of the stressors I work with. Through counselling we can focus on your needs and set goals that will ultimately give you tools to cope with life on life's terms.
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Mental Wealth Counselling
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P
September 2024: We are accepting new in-person and virtual clients! Mental Wealth Counselling is a growing practice of mental health professionals. We offer counselling & psychotherapy services to adults looking to improve their mental wellness. We are Registered Social Workers (RSW) and Registered Psychotherapists (RP) who are qualified to offer a variety of treatment modalities and evidenced-based approaches to help with your concerns.
September 2024: We are accepting new in-person and virtual clients! Mental Wealth Counselling is a growing practice of mental health professionals. We offer counselling & psychotherapy services to adults looking to improve their mental wellness. We are Registered Social Workers (RSW) and Registered Psychotherapists (RP) who are qualified to offer a variety of treatment modalities and evidenced-based approaches to help with your concerns.
Brandon Sajor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, RP(Q), CCPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P
Finding one's self can be difficult to pin down whether you're a person of colour experiencing conflicting values culturally, an individual exploring your sexual identity, unable to balance work/school with life, or otherwise. Coupled that with the stresses of everyday life and things tend to feel overwhelming. You may feel like it's hard to organize your thoughts and feelings or you may even feel like you have nowhere to express yourself.
Finding one's self can be difficult to pin down whether you're a person of colour experiencing conflicting values culturally, an individual exploring your sexual identity, unable to balance work/school with life, or otherwise. Coupled that with the stresses of everyday life and things tend to feel overwhelming. You may feel like it's hard to organize your thoughts and feelings or you may even feel like you have nowhere to express yourself.
Wendy Wang
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P (Online Only)
Welcome!
I’m a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a certified hypnotist accredited by the National Guild of Hypnotists. I offer counseling services in both English and Mandarin. Life can be overwhelming at times, with stressors, trauma, or habits that keep us feeling stuck. Facing these challenges isn’t easy, but taking that step is one of the most empowering decisions you can make. My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive environment where you can begin to heal and thrive.
Welcome!
I’m a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a certified hypnotist accredited by the National Guild of Hypnotists. I offer counseling services in both English and Mandarin. Life can be overwhelming at times, with stressors, trauma, or habits that keep us feeling stuck. Facing these challenges isn’t easy, but taking that step is one of the most empowering decisions you can make. My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive environment where you can begin to heal and thrive.
Whether you're navigating life's challenges, seeking personal growth, or struggling with mental health concerns, I'm here to guide you towards healing, self awareness, and empowerment. I'm a seasoned therapist with extensive experience. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences. I've successfully supported numerous clients in overcoming challenges, achieving personal breakthroughs, and developing resilience. My experience has allowed me to refine my therapeutic approach, ensuring compassionate, informed, and effective support.
Whether you're navigating life's challenges, seeking personal growth, or struggling with mental health concerns, I'm here to guide you towards healing, self awareness, and empowerment. I'm a seasoned therapist with extensive experience. I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences. I've successfully supported numerous clients in overcoming challenges, achieving personal breakthroughs, and developing resilience. My experience has allowed me to refine my therapeutic approach, ensuring compassionate, informed, and effective support.
** I am currently accepting new clients** Mental health is important to me, as I am sure it probably is to you as well. I believe that at its core, therapeutic practice is rooted in the belief that our problems do not lie in us but between; in our relationship with ourselves and with others.
** I am currently accepting new clients** Mental health is important to me, as I am sure it probably is to you as well. I believe that at its core, therapeutic practice is rooted in the belief that our problems do not lie in us but between; in our relationship with ourselves and with others.
Psychotherapy and Wellness of Central Ontario
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, RSSW, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Jessica Malynyk is the founder of Psychotherapy and Wellness of Central Ontario and a Registered Psychotherapist (11052). Since 2014, she has provided psychotherapeutic support in community settings to individuals dealing with a variety of mental health concerns/stressors including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, relationships, family conflict, grief/loss and substance abuse. (see issues for full list.) Jessica brings forth her professional training and education, but, it is her personal life experience that really allows her to foster a deep connection with her clients.
Jessica Malynyk is the founder of Psychotherapy and Wellness of Central Ontario and a Registered Psychotherapist (11052). Since 2014, she has provided psychotherapeutic support in community settings to individuals dealing with a variety of mental health concerns/stressors including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, relationships, family conflict, grief/loss and substance abuse. (see issues for full list.) Jessica brings forth her professional training and education, but, it is her personal life experience that really allows her to foster a deep connection with her clients.
Vivian Xu
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P (Online Only)
I currently only offer virtual sessions. The best way to reach me is via email. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge your courage to seek support and every effort that brought you to this point in your journey. The human experience is deeply complex and I believe most mental health challenges stem from our innate desire to survive, connect and be accepted. By becoming aware of your relational patterns (past and present) and emotional responses, you can foster better understanding of yourself and others. With the right support, you can start to heal injured parts and live life with more clarity and insight.
I currently only offer virtual sessions. The best way to reach me is via email. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge your courage to seek support and every effort that brought you to this point in your journey. The human experience is deeply complex and I believe most mental health challenges stem from our innate desire to survive, connect and be accepted. By becoming aware of your relational patterns (past and present) and emotional responses, you can foster better understanding of yourself and others. With the right support, you can start to heal injured parts and live life with more clarity and insight.
Abloom Therapy: Anxiety, Depression, Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BFA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Kamie Cheng, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). With my 20 years of experience working in art instruction and community engagement, I bring a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to my therapeutic practice. Life can be complex, and if you're feeling lost or frustrated, you're not alone. In our sessions, I'll walk alongside you, respecting your pace and unique approach to overcoming challenges. My practice is grounded in trauma and culturally-informed perspectives, shaped by years of working with diverse populations including - adults, students, parents, artists, LGBTQ+ , & immigrants.
Hi, I'm Kamie Cheng, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). With my 20 years of experience working in art instruction and community engagement, I bring a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to my therapeutic practice. Life can be complex, and if you're feeling lost or frustrated, you're not alone. In our sessions, I'll walk alongside you, respecting your pace and unique approach to overcoming challenges. My practice is grounded in trauma and culturally-informed perspectives, shaped by years of working with diverse populations including - adults, students, parents, artists, LGBTQ+ , & immigrants.
I specialize in art therapy, and am fluent in both Mandarin（提供中文服務）and English–sessions can be provided in both languages. Through an anti-oppressive, intersectional, client-centered approach, I support individuals navigating relationships, trauma, marginalization, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-discovery, and other therapeutic goals. I believe the therapeutic process is non-linear and there is no one approach or modality for all since we all have unique stories. I walk alongside clients to help find what best suits them while considering their strengths, needs, and goals.
I specialize in art therapy, and am fluent in both Mandarin（提供中文服務）and English–sessions can be provided in both languages. Through an anti-oppressive, intersectional, client-centered approach, I support individuals navigating relationships, trauma, marginalization, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-discovery, and other therapeutic goals. I believe the therapeutic process is non-linear and there is no one approach or modality for all since we all have unique stories. I walk alongside clients to help find what best suits them while considering their strengths, needs, and goals.
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