Trauma Focused Therapists in Oakville, ON

Are you seeking support and guidance to navigate life's challenges and find a path towards healing and growth? At my practice, I extend a warm and understanding hand to individuals who are grappling with a wide spectrum of concerns, including anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, depression, adolescent emotional and behavioral difficulties, pregnancy and postpartum mental wellness, self-injurious behavior, sleep issues, stress management, coping strategies, motor vehicle accidents, and trauma. My approach to psychotherapy is deeply rooted in compassion, acceptance, loving kindness, and mindfulness.

Living a balanced, meaningful life with a grounded sense of self and loving connections can be a difficult thing to achieve and maintain. Yet these things can change the way we experience and negotiate our world. Therapy can help create a clearer understanding of obstacles and how to overcome them in order to live the life we want. For over 15 years Alison has had the privilege of providing support to a wide range of clients in the areas of trauma, relationships, addictions, depression, anxiety, codependency, grief/loss, family-of-origin issues and abuse.

The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.

I strongly believe that the more self-awareness we have, the stronger the relationship with ourselves and in turn, relationship with others. My hope is to support you in gaining deeper insights to yourself, break unhealthy thought and behaviour patterns as well as create healthy coping mechanisms. As these changes begin to occur it is my experience that you often feel like you are living a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your energy levels and how you show up in your day-to-day life? Do you find yourself unable to slow down or truly relax, swinging between surges of adrenaline and couch-potato mode with no in-between? (I see you going down that TikTok or Netflix rabbit hole!) Do you feel helpless and frustrated by the digestive troubles, sleep issues and other physical symptoms accompanying your anxiety? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and how it impacts their daily functioning. But I’m here to tell you that managing your anxiety and living a more enjoyable life is within reach!

You are in the thick of motherhood and find yourself saying “I love my child but… what happened to me? Is it this hard for everyone? Am I doing it right? What are these scary thoughts I’m having? How am I going to cope?” I understand. And I’ve been there. I am a maternal and perinatal mental health therapist, who is ready to support you with the ups and downs of parenthood. Whether it’s pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, I’m here for it all.

Welcome! I am a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) with certification from the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a registered hypnotist accredited by the National Guild of Hypnotists. I offer counseling services in both English and Mandarin. Life often presents us with stressors and traumas that can leave us feeling stuck and frustrated. It can be challenging to confront the habits that hinder your personal growth, but it's also one of the most courageous commitments you can make to yourself. I am here to create a safe and nurturing space to ensure you receive the best care.

“The baby shower did not prepare me for this!” As a new Mom, you might be navigating baby or toddler sleep, boundaries with parents and in-laws, and wondering what the heck happened to that amazing guy you married, who now you can’t stand. Wondering, who am I? What are these scary thoughts I’m having? Is it this hard for other parents? I know what it’s like, and I am here for you. I love working with new parents, and am passionate about perinatal mental health for Moms and Dads. I am also experienced in supporting folks working through anxiety, depression, ambiguous loss, credit card debt, Alzheimer's, and grief.

I want to help you live the best life possible! I enjoy working with adults and teens looking to address psychological issues that are negatively impacting their quality of life and ability to manage stressors. I have expertise in the treatment of anxiety/phobias, depression/motivation difficulties, uncontrollable worry, emotional dysregulation, trauma, disordered eating, anger, and interpersonal difficulties. I listen to the individual needs and concerns of my clients, share ideas about what will help based on my extensive knowledge of research-based approaches, and work together with my clients to bring about positive change.

Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. My hope is that through our work together you feel empowered to understand, strengthen and repair your relationship with self and other, even when it doesn't seem possible. I work from a collaborative and client centered stance; facilitating individuals, couples and families towards a greater understanding of their emotional responses and needs. As we become aware of ourselves and our needs, we have a better sense of where to make change. My specialties include Maternal Mental Health (pregnancy/postpartum), Substance Use & Addiction, relationship struggles and Hold Me Tight Workshops.

Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile! My passion is to create a safe and welcoming place for my clients to explore, reflect, and build skills to deal with life's challenges. With a holistic framework and a person-centered approach, I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, self-esteem, eating disorders and various other areas impacting mental health and well-being.

My practice as a Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist focuses on Teens and Adults who are are struggling with anxiety, social issues, depression, feelings of "I'm not good enough", stress, Trauma/PTSD, confusion about their relationships and want to improve their overall mental health. I am passionate about helping all people feel empowered to understand their value and worth, which is something so many of us grow up doubting! I have an added specializations with South Asian Mental Health, Hypnotherapy, Trauma and Attachment. Your struggles can get better with support. Please reach out. A conversation is a great place to start!

I am currently accepting new clients. Do you or one of your family members or employees suffer from anxiety and depression, work performance challenges, issues with self-esteem, anger and stress management, martial or co-parenting conflict? Holding onto these problems can often interfere with your job, family relationships, and day-to-day life. I am a Registered Social Worker. I offer a range of individual, couple, and family counselling, utilizing Anti-Oppressive Practice, Trauma Informed, Solution Focused Therapy & Cognitive Behavior Therapy . If you would like more information about counselling services please contact me.

This is therapy re-imagined! Imagine a healing experience that is efficient, effective and enjoyable! It is my mission to have you fall in love with your healing journey, because we need more good people feeling good about themselves. As a Social Worker, Reiki Master, Certified Life Coach, Master Hypnotist, and Somatic Practitioner, I have intentionally acquired techniques to unlock your true self! Together we will release anything that is holding you back so you can step into your power and embody your truth! It is time to live the life your deserve! It's time to feel, heal and liberate yourself for real!

Throughout our lives we naturally experience ups and downs. These fluctuations in mood may also bring about challenging thoughts and feelings that we hold onto, unsure of how to let them go. I believe that collaboratively working with individuals to explore these thoughts and feelings in a safe, trusting, and non-judgemental environment can help them get where they want to go. In encompassing a person-centered approach to therapy, I believe that you are the expert on your own life. My goal is to help guide and support you on your journey of self-discovery and self-exploration.

Hi, I'm Michelle and I'm so pleased that you found Compassionate Connections. Have you been looking for a warm, safe, compassionate place where you can work through life's ups and downs without judgment and labels? Many times life presents challenges and at Compassionate Connections, I invite you to spend some time with me to process these challenges in a compassionate and non-judgmental space. My focus is to create a personalized plan with you to help you create shifts and move through your concerns in a pace that is suited to you with evidence-based therapies.

I work with children (including early years), teens, and adults. People begin therapy for a number of different reasons; as a therapist I often work with individuals and families that are looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, parent-child relationships, social skills, behaviour, and so on. I seek to understand your experience and will journey alongside you in an empathetic and non-judgemental way to help you develop new insights, recognize patterns, build coping skills, repair relationships, and improve communication. I aim to make the therapy space feel safe, inviting, and comfortable for all.

Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by treating the root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, interactions with others, and your sense of self and physical well-being. Your distress may stem from deep-seated, unconscious sources that are difficult to pinpoint but can profoundly influence your life, making you feel stuck. That’s where we come in.

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.

With over twenty years of experience working in the field, I know that we are all hardwired for healing and connection, even when feeling confused and overwhelmed by life challenges. My practice style is to team up with my clients to facilitate deep self-knowledge, understanding and empowerment to create change and growth in a warm and accepting environment. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, regulating difficult emotions and self-esteem. I provide service to individuals (13 yrs.+), couples and families.

Are you a busy professional in Ontario looking for a personalized therapy experience that caters to your schedule? Introducing exclusive in-office or in-home therapy sessions, designed with your convenience in mind. You don't have to make time for therapy; therapy now can come to you. Location Flexibility: Enjoy in-office or in-home therapy sessions designed to fit your life. Customized Sessions: Dedicated 60-minute therapy session tailored to your needs and goals. Taking a solution-focused brief therapy approach to your well-being.

So...you're attracted to emotionally unavailable partners. You overgive, overcompromise, and people-please. You feel anxious when your partner isn’t with you, checking your phone every few minutes to see if they've texted. You're on an emotional roller coaster, feeling terrified of abandonment, panicked during conflict, and at other times, resentful. You struggle setting boundaries and holding them. Maybe your partner (or ex) is full of red flags you missed. Or maybe your new partner is a total green flag, but your anxiety remains. You feel too "needy" and too sensitive, and you try not to show it - but sometimes you can't help it

I am on the side of you that is working towards what is best for you. Change can be hard, and it is easy to get frustrated with yourself or others when it seems like you've tried so many times. If you are looking to break free from unhelpful thoughts, have healthier relationships, or work through painful memories (including grief or shame), I'm here to support you.

I provide in-person and virtual individual therapy for teens, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, stressors around life transitions, and self-esteem issues. I aim to foster a warm and non-judgemental space where you feel safe to explore and connect with yourself. I am here to meet you where you are at and support you as you embark on your healing journey.