Attachment-based Therapists in Oakville, ON

Welcome! I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Social Worker with over six years of experience in providing therapeutic support to a diverse population. My mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where you can explore, heal, and grow. In our therapeutic journey, you are the expert and I am here to facilitate a collaborative process of exploration and understanding.

Maintaining strong, intimate adult relationships is a challenge for anyone in today's busy world. For some people, anxiety and depression may be impacting their personal happiness, parenting, marriage or career. Others have had painful life histories that interfere with being able to feel safely connected with loved ones and peers. Grief, family transition, communication problems, trauma, and ADHD can make it difficult to find the meaning and connection that give life its joy. As founder of the Oakville Schema Therapy Center, I use my extensive experience in ST as a powerful, effective approach to making changes in your life.

Is life getting challenging? Too much on your plate? Are you feeling lost? Maybe you tried to fix this but you are unable to. Well, you don't have to do this alone. When stress, anxiety, depression, anger or grief are in excess it can interfere with your relationships with friends and family and decrease your productivity at school or at work. Swapna is here to help you feel better. She has worked with many teens, adults, couples and families for 14 + years and helped them find peace of mind again.

I believe that we all hold the capacity to overcome and move through challenges in our lives, and we don’t have to do it alone. You are the expert of your own story; I am here to support and guide you through the process. I am passionate about empowering individuals to heal, grow, build resiliency, and improve relationships with themselves and others. Seeing the amount of growth and healing that comes from therapy has continually inspired my passion in this field.

I provide a structured, supportive space for people to gain a better understanding of and capacity for maintaining mental health. I focus on finding a balance of supporting individuals in reflection and exploration, while also offering tangible tools to enhance mental wellbeing. I prioritize establishing a strong therapeutic relationship that allows us to go deeper, while using both cognitive and somatic approaches for symptom management and problem solving.

Welcome to my page! Are you struggling with a breakup, loneliness, romantic relationship and friendship challenges, prenatal and maternal mental health, ADHD, and just burnt out? Then I would be honoured to work with you! While we work together, you can expect a warm and safe place to identify and explore all of your doubts, confusion, curiosities and triggers. Relationships can be our haven from these traumas, but they can also be the cause of our distress. Relational-based therapy can be a brilliant place to slow down and examine our patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving in the present moment.

I am a therapist derived of over 20 years of community based, direct service to families. I am educated with a master of social work, honours bachelor of social work degree and child and youth work diploma. Currently, I am accepting new clients seeking psychotherapy services. I offer support to Individuals, couples and families. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Consultations are scheduled at no charge and provide us with the opportunity to speak directly, discuss your specific needs and decide if you would like to book a session from there. This is part of the process!

Balance is the key to wellbeing. Life brings its ups and downs and there are times we struggle to keep our balance and harness our inner strength. If you or someone else in your life is going through a difficult time, emotionally or in relationships, I am able to provide therapeutic support. I use a combination of evidence based and creative approaches, that are effective in addressing a variety of concerns.

Life is a journey, like every great journey it has its certainties and uncertainties. As a registered marriage and family therapist I am trained in systemic, relationships and psychotherapy. I believe that throughout life we exist in many type of relationships, that directly or indirectly impact our well beings. Research and theory have shown that mental illness and family issues are best treated in the context of relationships. My therapeutic approach to counseling is non judgmental, kind, graceful, understanding and I value my clients input in the session. I use Gottman Method Couple Therapy in my work.

I am a Registered Social Worker providing counselling and psychotherapy for a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, anxiety, and grief and loss. I use a variety of treatment modalities, including EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), Narrative Therapy and Creative Strategies. I have a client-centered approach, firmly believing that all people with whom I have the privilege to collaborate have skills and strengths for growth and change. If you choose to do counselling with me, I will work with you in the unique place that you are at, from a holistic framework.

At Navigate Counselling, our licensed therapists stand as an ally in helping you deepen your understanding of yourself, resolve patterns that no longer serve you, and promote balance in your life. We believe that healing can occur when people feel safe, seen and heard which can be achieved in a secure relationship such as one with a therapist.

Are you someone who struggles with big emotions, leading to relationship issues? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed with life and are not sure where to turn to for some relief. Do you struggle with depression or anxiety? Maybe you have been diagnosed with a personality disorder and feel isolated in dealing with the symptoms of the disorder. Life can be overwhelming at times for many of us, but with the added stress of mental health struggles, it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you may feel lost and disconnected. If you want to change these characteristics of your life, you have come to the right place.

I have always had a passion for connecting with those around me and listening to their stories. I understand that there are times in our lives when we feel challenged, stuck, lost, and need to reach out to someone. I strive to support you in finding your strengths, working through your emotions, and providing compassion, validation and connection. I can support you with various concerns including relationship issues, emotional distress, anxiety, grief, trauma and can work with individuals, couples, and families.

We offer psychological assessment and psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, and families. We provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, emotion regulation and behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, learning disabilities, life transitions, infertility, postpartum-related problems, stress & burnout, work-related trauma, body image issues, perfectionism, low self-esteem, parent-child relationship difficulties, and parenting in general.

Feeling overwhelmed/trapped/or having racing thoughts while not knowing what to do/who turn to can be a very lonely & painful experience. The life we want for ourselves may feel distant due to stress, fear, sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, & feelings of unworthiness, shame, & guilt. I would love to walk alongside you during this time as you learn new ways of coping, get to know yourself on a deeper level, & heal/transform so that you may relate to yourself/others effectively & express yourself in a healthy way. I provide a safe, accepting, warm, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel empowered to be you.

As an empathetic, trauma-informed psychotherapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and transitions. With personal experience in overcoming family struggles and profound personal losses, I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive space for my clients to heal, grow, and create fulfilling lives. If you are seeking guidance in processing trauma, managing grief, or adapting to life in a foreign country; I am here to support you every step of the way.

Welcome to my profile and to the first step in your healing journey ! Imagine how would feel to be healed from struggling with a traumatic past that affects your mental health, self-esteem, and relationships ! If you have a history of Complex PTSD, childhood attachment trauma, have experienced critical incidents like car accidents, and/or have suffered from anxiety/depression, chronic pain, eating disorders, self esteem and/ or relationship struggles please do not hesitate to contact me. Together we can start your healing and self-development journey so you can live a life free emotional, psychological, and relationship struggles .

Are you struggling with feeling sad, alone, anxious, or stuck in your life or relationship? Do you find yourself uncertain of your path forward in your relationship, including how to make it better or whether to stay or go? Has nothing seemed to help enough or at all? I’m glad you’re here. It takes courage to reach out for help, especially when you’re feeling stuck. I can help you feel heard, get clear on your goals and path, and reach the relief and meaningful change you’re looking for. The confusion can lift and you can breathe again. You don’t have to go it alone anymore.

I am a registered psychotherapist, Certified Theraplay Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist with 30 years experience. My services are child and family-focused, helping children with behavioural challenges (self regulation), grief, separation anxiety, excess worry or anger and attachment related concerns. Services are covered by extended health insurance plans.

Are you feeling unmotivated, stuck or alone? Maybe you’re feeling anxious and irritable in relationships. Has your stressed increased since the pandemic? Together, in therapy, we will find new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms, while working to resolve them. Seeking therapy is challenging, and I commend you on taking this first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.

Are you facing grief and loss due to the death of a loved one, a divorce, separation, empty nest, or another life-altering transition? Often, grievers worry they are handling it incorrectly or wonder if their experience is normal. Many of us are unprepared for the pain that grief brings and lack the knowledge needed to navigate its wild nature. Perhaps your transition is causing a ruptured sense of self, loneliness, and uncertainty. As Carl Jung said, 'Embrace your grief, for there your soul will grow.'

I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.

Are you concerned that your child or teen are not happy or reaching their potential? Is your child experiencing difficulties with attention, focus, achievement, self-regulation, learning or social skills? Do you or your teen/young adult need guidance on how to move forward? Through collaboration and a thoughtful, caring approach, I offer assessment, relevant diagnoses, therapy and parenting. For over 23 years, I have helped countless families through my work in schools and within a clinical setting. Also accepting referrals for summer psychoeducational assessments 2024! (It is best to reach me via email.)

In-person and Walk&Talk in Oakville. Relationships can seem complicated. Do you feel overwhelmed or at a lack of words when trying to communicate with your partner, parents, or children? Is it difficult for you to communicate or recognize your needs or to set boundaries in personal or professional relationships? Therapy can help to discover yourself and to work through relationship challenges including practical matters such as conflicting ideas, balancing different expectations, and reconnecting, as well as deeper rooted issues originating form relationship trauma including adverse childhood experiences, infidelity, or abuse.