Strength-Based Therapists in Markham, ON
Zunaira Baig
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, CCDP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3T (Online Only)
I'm also well-versed in trauma-informed, strength-based, solution-focused, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
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'm also well-versed in trauma-informed, strength-based, solution-focused, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
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.
Asma Qaiyum
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R (Online Only)
To address your concerns, I use a range of strategies, including solution-focused and strength-based approaches, among others.
As a former physician, I have often been captivated by the complexities of human behaviour and the underlying mechanisms driving our actions and emotions. While I found medicine to be immensely rewarding, it was the psychological aspects of patient care that truly resonated with me. I became increasingly fascinated by the intricate connections between mind and body, and I recognized how addressing mental health issues could greatly enhance overall well-being. This realization led me to pursue a new direction: exploring the profound impact of mental health on our lives and supporting those struggling within this area.
To address your concerns, I use a range of strategies, including solution-focused and strength-based approaches, among others.
As a former physician, I have often been captivated by the complexities of human behaviour and the underlying mechanisms driving our actions and emotions. While I found medicine to be immensely rewarding, it was the psychological aspects of patient care that truly resonated with me. I became increasingly fascinated by the intricate connections between mind and body, and I recognized how addressing mental health issues could greatly enhance overall well-being. This realization led me to pursue a new direction: exploring the profound impact of mental health on our lives and supporting those struggling within this area.
Peter Savo (Teens, Adults, ADHD, Autism)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P
My therapeutic strategies are tailored to meet each client's needs and include cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and strength-based interventions.
Are you searching for support, either for yourself or loved one? Hi I'm Peter Savo and I am dedicated in providing compassionate mental health services for neurodivergent individuals. I specialize in working with people diagnosed with ADHD and high functioning autism, supporting them as they navigate through transitional periods of their lives. My approach involves building a therapeutic alliance with my clients that nurtures their strengths and finds solutions to their unique challenges.
My therapeutic strategies are tailored to meet each client's needs and include cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and strength-based interventions.
Are you searching for support, either for yourself or loved one? Hi I'm Peter Savo and I am dedicated in providing compassionate mental health services for neurodivergent individuals. I specialize in working with people diagnosed with ADHD and high functioning autism, supporting them as they navigate through transitional periods of their lives. My approach involves building a therapeutic alliance with my clients that nurtures their strengths and finds solutions to their unique challenges.
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.
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.
My approach to therapy is both anti-oppressive and strength-based, rooted in the belief that every person has inherent greatness and that hope can be found in any situation.
I believe that everyone is on a unique journey, following their own path, which makes us all special. As we navigate this journey, we bring our individual strengths, abilities, and skills to heal, grow, and foster meaningful connections. Two people can share the same experience yet perceive it differently, influenced by a variety of personal factors. I view each person as a whole, considering their emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual dimensions, rather than focusing on just one aspect. This holistic perspective is what I call a humanistic approach to therapy.
My approach to therapy is both anti-oppressive and strength-based, rooted in the belief that every person has inherent greatness and that hope can be found in any situation.
I believe that everyone is on a unique journey, following their own path, which makes us all special. As we navigate this journey, we bring our individual strengths, abilities, and skills to heal, grow, and foster meaningful connections. Two people can share the same experience yet perceive it differently, influenced by a variety of personal factors. I view each person as a whole, considering their emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual dimensions, rather than focusing on just one aspect. This holistic perspective is what I call a humanistic approach to therapy.
Neda Hosseinian
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P (Online Only)
I specialize in helping you build resilience and improve your mental health by combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Strength-Based approaches.
If you're navigating major life changes, burnout, or struggling with relationships, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll explore how you connect with others, shift unhelpful patterns, and uncover what’s holding you back. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Let’s take this journey together.
I specialize in helping you build resilience and improve your mental health by combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Strength-Based approaches.
If you're navigating major life changes, burnout, or struggling with relationships, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll explore how you connect with others, shift unhelpful patterns, and uncover what’s holding you back. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Let’s take this journey together.
Zohreh Sojoudi
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3T (Online Only)
I use a collaborative, strength-based approach to help clients make meaning out of their pain, and find their inner strengths to move forward in their life.
I believe that everyone is unique and exploring our inner world can help us appreciate this uniqueness. Our journey and the pain that we go through in our life make each of us special. I have helped individuals, couples and families to discover their pain and realize how it impacts themselves and their relationships. The new meaning and insight that we gain from this exploration helps us accept and love our unique selves, and build deeper relationships with our loved ones.
I use a collaborative, strength-based approach to help clients make meaning out of their pain, and find their inner strengths to move forward in their life.
I believe that everyone is unique and exploring our inner world can help us appreciate this uniqueness. Our journey and the pain that we go through in our life make each of us special. I have helped individuals, couples and families to discover their pain and realize how it impacts themselves and their relationships. The new meaning and insight that we gain from this exploration helps us accept and love our unique selves, and build deeper relationships with our loved ones.
Thanujaa Srithayalan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P (Online Only)
In your journey toward growth, I am here as your guide. As a person-centered, solution-focused therapist, I use CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Strength-Based approaches to help you overcome challenges. Together, we’ll transform obstacles and empower you to manage anxiety, stress, and relationships with confidence.
In your journey toward growth, I am here as your guide. As a person-centered, solution-focused therapist, I use CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Strength-Based approaches to help you overcome challenges. Together, we’ll transform obstacles and empower you to manage anxiety, stress, and relationships with confidence.
My practice is grounded in EFT,Bowen Family Therapy, Strength-based therapy.
I am passionate to work with individuals and families who are going through life-stage transitions and experiencing emotional wounds, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, coping with loved ones with narcissistic traits, parenting and family issues, and immigration trauma. I believe that individuals are the experts of their life experience and have been trying their best to cope with their life challenges before seeking support. I also believe we all have the potential to overcome any obstacle in our lives.
My practice is grounded in EFT,Bowen Family Therapy, Strength-based therapy.
I am passionate to work with individuals and families who are going through life-stage transitions and experiencing emotional wounds, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, coping with loved ones with narcissistic traits, parenting and family issues, and immigration trauma. I believe that individuals are the experts of their life experience and have been trying their best to cope with their life challenges before seeking support. I also believe we all have the potential to overcome any obstacle in our lives.
Ellen Morrison Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA MLIS, MTh RP, (Q)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Markham, ON L6E
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? It is good that you are reaching out to talk with someone. I am a caring psychotherapist. I provide confidential counselling in a safe and non-judgmental space. Have you recently suffered a loss, or a divorce? Have you recently moved to a new place, leaving friends and family behind, and are struggling to adjust? Whatever your concern or situation is, I am here to help. Thank you for stopping by. It takes a lot of courage to reach out. Give me a call or email. I am available online throughout Ontario, and in person sessions are at 55 Albert Street, Markham.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? It is good that you are reaching out to talk with someone. I am a caring psychotherapist. I provide confidential counselling in a safe and non-judgmental space. Have you recently suffered a loss, or a divorce? Have you recently moved to a new place, leaving friends and family behind, and are struggling to adjust? Whatever your concern or situation is, I am here to help. Thank you for stopping by. It takes a lot of courage to reach out. Give me a call or email. I am available online throughout Ontario, and in person sessions are at 55 Albert Street, Markham.
Yasmin R Singh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3S (Online Only)
When we care for our mind, we are also caring for our bodies, soul, spirituality, friends and family. Sometimes things can be challenging, but you are not alone. Mental health psychotherapy and counselling sessions are available in person, online, and by phone. Connect now for a session and/or 15 minute free consultation.
When we care for our mind, we are also caring for our bodies, soul, spirituality, friends and family. Sometimes things can be challenging, but you are not alone. Mental health psychotherapy and counselling sessions are available in person, online, and by phone. Connect now for a session and/or 15 minute free consultation.
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Stacy Gareau
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R (Online Only)
I am a registered Social Worker (RSW) with eight years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and families. I will work with you to develop goals that best suit your needs. I can support you if you're experiencing life transitions: gender identity, sexual orientation, retirement, or change in relationship status—also, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, grief/loss, and self-harm. I use a custom combination of approaches, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness through a trauma-informed lens.
I am a registered Social Worker (RSW) with eight years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and families. I will work with you to develop goals that best suit your needs. I can support you if you're experiencing life transitions: gender identity, sexual orientation, retirement, or change in relationship status—also, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, grief/loss, and self-harm. I use a custom combination of approaches, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness through a trauma-informed lens.
Kerry McRorie
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd , MACP, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R
If you are an individual adult looking to heal attachment wounds, process trauma, or cultivate strategies to manage anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, or chronic illness, I would love the opportunity to see if we would be a good therapeutic fit. Many people I speak with have been told they may be an ideal candidate for EMDR. Others may have sought traditional talk therapy (CBT or DBT) for their developmental trauma in the past but are now curious about a different evidence-based treatment that combines both a top-down (cognitive) and a bottom-up (somatic) approach.
If you are an individual adult looking to heal attachment wounds, process trauma, or cultivate strategies to manage anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, or chronic illness, I would love the opportunity to see if we would be a good therapeutic fit. Many people I speak with have been told they may be an ideal candidate for EMDR. Others may have sought traditional talk therapy (CBT or DBT) for their developmental trauma in the past but are now curious about a different evidence-based treatment that combines both a top-down (cognitive) and a bottom-up (somatic) approach.
Kevin Olmstead
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P
The experience of developmental trauma creates a disconnection from one's self by forcing us into a predicament where we have to chose between acceptance and authenticity. As your psychotherapist, I employ a highly conversational and relational, trauma focused approach, to foster insight into the deep-seated roots, and functionality of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. My goal is to help you understand the ways you learned to protect your self and reconnect to and reclaim your authenticity.
The experience of developmental trauma creates a disconnection from one's self by forcing us into a predicament where we have to chose between acceptance and authenticity. As your psychotherapist, I employ a highly conversational and relational, trauma focused approach, to foster insight into the deep-seated roots, and functionality of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. My goal is to help you understand the ways you learned to protect your self and reconnect to and reclaim your authenticity.
Tharsi Selvaratnam
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R (Online Only)
As we move through life, we come across experiences/challenges that may bring up old patterns and feelings. Sometimes old patterns can get in the way of us living up to our full potential. Sometimes our emotions feel too overwhelming to understand and process what is happening in our lives. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where you can be seen, heard, and witnessed, allowing you to unpack your lived experiences free of judgment. Through our work together we will explore what has been working well for you and where you would like to see growth and re-alignment with your true self.
As we move through life, we come across experiences/challenges that may bring up old patterns and feelings. Sometimes old patterns can get in the way of us living up to our full potential. Sometimes our emotions feel too overwhelming to understand and process what is happening in our lives. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space where you can be seen, heard, and witnessed, allowing you to unpack your lived experiences free of judgment. Through our work together we will explore what has been working well for you and where you would like to see growth and re-alignment with your true self.
Creating a supportive and inclusive environment is essential for effective therapy. As an intern therapist and a queer woman of colour, I understand the importance of providing a safe space where you can express yourself fully and explore your emotions, experiences, and thoughts without judgment. Whether you're facing anxiety, interpersonal and relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, or stress, my goal is to ensure you feel heard, respected, and understood as we work collaboratively towards your healing and personal growth.
Creating a supportive and inclusive environment is essential for effective therapy. As an intern therapist and a queer woman of colour, I understand the importance of providing a safe space where you can express yourself fully and explore your emotions, experiences, and thoughts without judgment. Whether you're facing anxiety, interpersonal and relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, or stress, my goal is to ensure you feel heard, respected, and understood as we work collaboratively towards your healing and personal growth.
When you are looking at this profile, you are probably concerned about yourself to the point that you want to seek help. You may be experiencing intense emotions/strong feelings, like fear, anger, sadness, loneliness or helplessness, and it has been impacting on your life, such as your relationship, work, sleep... You are likely to have questions on how psychotherapy can help and which therapist will fit. Let’s slow down and take a deep breath... I would first like to applaud your decision to seek help because it takes courage. This is a significant sign of your readiness to acknowledge your issues and to make changes.
When you are looking at this profile, you are probably concerned about yourself to the point that you want to seek help. You may be experiencing intense emotions/strong feelings, like fear, anger, sadness, loneliness or helplessness, and it has been impacting on your life, such as your relationship, work, sleep... You are likely to have questions on how psychotherapy can help and which therapist will fit. Let’s slow down and take a deep breath... I would first like to applaud your decision to seek help because it takes courage. This is a significant sign of your readiness to acknowledge your issues and to make changes.
Perhaps you’re here searching for growth or change in your life, your career, your relationships, or managing challenging situations. Together, I’m confident that we can thoroughly explore your motivation for growth and implement strategies to live your best life. My name is Brad Young, and I am a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW). I have been providing counseling within hospital and community settings in Toronto and Vancouver for 12 years in following areas: adult and youth mental health, developmental disabilities, medicine, maternity, oncology, intensive care unit (ICU), and palliative care.
Perhaps you’re here searching for growth or change in your life, your career, your relationships, or managing challenging situations. Together, I’m confident that we can thoroughly explore your motivation for growth and implement strategies to live your best life. My name is Brad Young, and I am a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW). I have been providing counseling within hospital and community settings in Toronto and Vancouver for 12 years in following areas: adult and youth mental health, developmental disabilities, medicine, maternity, oncology, intensive care unit (ICU), and palliative care.
In all walks of life one thing is true: We all get stuck at one point or another. Sometimes we can get unstuck but there are times when it seems impossible. Whether it's relationship issues, family conflict or individual difficulties, sometimes we need to slow things down and breathe with hope of finding some sense of freedom and growth. It's easier said then done but you reading this right now have already taken the step of seeking help which isn't an easy step.
In all walks of life one thing is true: We all get stuck at one point or another. Sometimes we can get unstuck but there are times when it seems impossible. Whether it's relationship issues, family conflict or individual difficulties, sometimes we need to slow things down and breathe with hope of finding some sense of freedom and growth. It's easier said then done but you reading this right now have already taken the step of seeking help which isn't an easy step.
Life can present many different challenges. Some days can be more difficult than others. If you are experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, loss or loneliness, I am here for support. Whether the challenges include past pain, present stressors or concerns for your future, I can help you navigate through your days, explore ways to regain control of your life and create a better future with healthy relationships. I believe in every individual’s intrinsic worth and innate ability to tap into their strengths and rise out of life’s challenges. I am here to help you find your joy again.
Life can present many different challenges. Some days can be more difficult than others. If you are experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, loss or loneliness, I am here for support. Whether the challenges include past pain, present stressors or concerns for your future, I can help you navigate through your days, explore ways to regain control of your life and create a better future with healthy relationships. I believe in every individual’s intrinsic worth and innate ability to tap into their strengths and rise out of life’s challenges. I am here to help you find your joy again.
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