Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Therapists in Mississauga, ON

Among all the things we want for ourselves, perhaps happiness tops the list for most. But life may not always turn out the way we expect, and that can hurt. There may be times when we feel stuck, angry, lost, confused, unhappy, or overwhelmed. What do we do then? In such times, I like to remind myself that “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional” (Haruki Murakami). This perspective offers us strength to move towards inner healing and positive change. Seeking therapy is brave work, and a beautiful way to practice self-love; when you truly love yourself, you value who you are and can grow towards the best version of yourself.

In my therapy practice, I focus on helping you harness your strengths to overcome life's challenges, including emotional difficulties and relationship issues, enhancing your life satisfaction. I'm committed to supporting individuals, and families facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and trauma. My extensive experience with the neurodivergent population allows me to offer tailored, neurodivergent-friendly approaches, ensuring each session respects the unique experiences of neurodivergent individuals.

Am I good enough? How can I get back on my feet? Do I have what it takes to overcome my situation? I believe that all people have the capacity to take charge of their destiny and transform their lives and I enjoy helping people in this process. I am a caring, dedicated Masters level registered Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist who works to help people navigate difficulties, build strengths and coping strategies, and emerge from life struggles stronger, wiser, and more resilient than before. I will work with you to develop the most effective goal setting plans and interventions tailored to meet your unique situation.

Our assessment and therapy services are conducted by an experienced team of clinicians who joined Fleming Vigna Balmer after gaining many years of valuable experience in the public sector; for example, working in hospitals, universities, rehabilitation centres, social service agencies, and community-based clinics. As a team, we are able to offer a rich, experience-based range of clinical services. All of our clinicians are psychologists or psychological associates registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. This means we are independent practitioners licenced to assess, diagnose, and treat the full range of psychological disorders ranging from problems in living to serious mental health issues. In addition, we are consulting psychologists to the pilot recruitment programmes of a number of airlines including Air Canada, Jazz Aviation LP, and Sky Regional Airlines. At Fleming Vigna Balmer services are provided in English, French, Italian, Vietnamese, and Afrikaans.

As a therapist, I see myself as a facilitator of change and a witness to my clients' journeys of self-discovery. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and transformation, and I feel honored to accompany my clients on their path towards healing and wholeness. Taking after others who have inspired me, I encourage my clients to step into their power and courageously embrace their vulnerability as a source of strength and connection. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and curiosity. I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients feel heard, seen, and understood.

Hello and welcome! By being here, you've already accomplished your first step into restoring your shine! Sometimes in life, we may encounter different challenges and situations that can dull our sparkle. While this is absolutely normal, the ways in which we cope with these experiences may have profound effects on our mental health and overall well-being. Through empathy and compassion, my goal is to empower you to reach your highest potential and gain a deeper understanding of your true self. As your personal cheerleader, I am honoured to be walking alongside you as you navigate this new path of discovery.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, and disconnected? Do you feel tired from carrying the burdens of culture and conditioning? We have all been there at some point in our lives, whether being a new parent, struggling as a student, having sickness in the family, or feeling the immigration blues. While it may be easy to lose hope, I am here to support you with empathy and to help you anchor yourself. Walking alongside you through your struggles, together we can find a light at the end of the tunnel. In our sessions, you will find a welcoming space where you can express yourself and explore your feelings, leading to healing and growth.

A registered psychologist with 15+ years experience in working with children with a wide range of issues. I am passionate about helping children and parents finding a way to address their difficulties with behaviour, emotion, mood, learning and relationship, but am not limited to these areas in relation to expertise. I assist parents who are exhausted and overwhelmed with supporting their children to complete daily tasks to develop confidence in applying behavioural strategies to improve communication and manage behaviours within the home and school environment.

Helping people reach their full potential and finding the inherent strengths within them to build capability and resilience giving them the tools to tackle even the most pressing of issues. Practical and sustainable solutions is the bedrock of my practice. Working closely with my patient(s), together we build a picture of their lifestyle from which different choices can be made that will better serve their present and future goals. My style of delivery is geared toward the needs and goals of my patient(s) enabling them to bring about changes in their lives through their own decision making process.

Dr Mareena Susan Wesley is a psychologist in supervised practice who specializes in working with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing wide range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety, stress, mood swings, behavioural, learning or developmental issues and those finding it difficult to adjust to big changes or challenging events in their lives. She is trained extensively in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Mindfulness and Strength-Based, Solution-Focused Therapy.

***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.

Accepting New Clients! When you combine compassion and science with experienced Mental Health Experts, you get counselling that works. We offer a wide range of services including: Psychotherapy, Couples Counselling, Child & Teen Counselling, Family Therapy, Cuddle Therapy, and more! In order to bring meaningful changes to your life we incorporate an array of evidence-based approaches such as Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). In addition to providing high-quality and compassionate support, we offer services on a sliding-scale so that therapy can be affordable for all.

I recognize that unpacking our stories is an intimidating ask for many of us. With this, I strive to build authentic and approachable connections with those I have the privilege to meet in the therapy room. It is a core value of mine to build a trusting, non-judgmental and courageous space to dig deeper into the origins of some of your current struggles. Through a trauma-informed and cultural-humility perspective, I acknowledge that our diverse identities shape many of our experiences. I utilize this in my practice to ensure that all parts of our identities are seen, honoured and embraced.

Sometimes all we need is a little guidance to help us combat darkness, move past hurdles, and restore our sense of 'self'. My goal as your therapist is to help you heal, while equipping you with skills that allow you to take on life's challenges, such as: bolstering communication, emotional regulation, and self-empowerment. We can work together to free your world from unwanted guests like anxiety and depression, while learning ways to invite self-love. In order to make transformative changes to your life, I incorporate evidence-based approaches including: CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Behavioural Skills Training, and more!

Do you want support with achieving your personal goals or managing life's changes? Are you depressed or anxious or dealing with a traumatic experience? Are you questioning whether or not it is possible to build your self- confidence, maintain healthy relationships or reach your highest potential? I say you do have the power to effect change in your life and with the right support, your goals can be achieved. I am committed to supporting individuals with managing various life challenges and transitions, family and relationship issues, identity issues and parent-child conflicts.

Hello and welcome! Life can be a challenging journey, and it takes immense courage to seek guidance during difficult times. If you are here, it is likely that you are facing some difficult thoughts and emotions, feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, or struggling to make sense of what's going on in your life. Together, we can take the first step towards exploring your thoughts and emotions and finding inner peace.

I believe that challenges can be beautiful, albeit deeply painful, opportunities to create a life you feel inspired to live There is hope in every situation, and often life’s greatest lessons are learned during its biggest obstacles. Life's not always easy. Hardships and transitions can blindside you and leave you feeling like you’re just trying to survive, and on autopilot. And then the questions come: Who am I? How did I get here? The life you have doesn’t reflect the one you imagined. While we can not change the past, we can choose to create meaning in our experiences, and determine how its legacy comes forward with us.

I support youth and adults who struggle with self-doubt, lack of motivation, and feeling “stuck”. I am a Registered Social Worker with experience in crisis response, addictions counseling, child and youth work, and academic research. My approach integrates psychology and social work. I help people examine how life events and their living environment influences overall mental well-being. I believe that you are the expert of your lived experience, and I work with you to analyze your life story, reveal patterns of difficulty, and uncover hidden strengths.

I strive to ensure that the space I create is welcoming, non-judgemental, safe, and supportive.  I am passionate about people, the stories they tell, and the resiliency they hold. I work with clients with various mental health concerns, identity exploration, trauma processing, and relationship conflict.

Cara Ryan is an empathetic, compassionate, and sympathetic individual with a passion for promoting mental health and well-being. Cara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and is a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

In-Person & Virtual - Accepting Client - No Waitlist - Insurance Coverage. McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare (McDowall) is a team of registered psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and therapists-in-training who are committed to providing you with professional, compassionate therapy and assessment services. We offer traditional psychological and psychotherapy services, but when needed, we incorporate integrative therapies in order to provide optimal psychological outcomes. We use an integrative psychology approach that addresses the root causes of your mental health concerns.

When you are so focused on simply getting through each day, it can be easy to begin to lose yourself, forgetting who you are, and what you want. Therapy can be a doorway to healing from past trauma and discovering yourself anew. You can learn to find peace and balance in your life, and cultivate a deeper understanding of what care you need, and how much support you can give to others. I offer therapy for people struggling with trauma, anxiety, burnout, grief and loss, post-partum mental health concerns, ADHD, Autism, and newcomers to Canada who want to talk about this big life change.

Now accepting clients for phone/video! In life, we take many paths. Some paths are smooth and effortless, while others can be rough and challenging. Sometimes, on a particularly difficult path, we can lose sight of our goals, loved ones, and the connection to our inner selves. On the surface, it may feel like we do not have the strength to get through these hardships. But I believe that we can find it within ourselves to forge new pathways towards happiness. Therapy is empowering! By working through emotions, thoughts, and feelings, you can grow into the person you want to be, and achieve your full potential.

***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.