Trauma Focused Therapists in Oakville, ON

I have a strong foundation in psychology and use various techniques to assist those struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger management, low self-esteem, phobias, chronic pain, and PTSD. My expertise has been honed through work with clients of diverse backgrounds and ages, and I am fluent in both English and Russian. My goal is to provide a supportive and safe environment for individuals to find the strength and resilience to grow and change.

At Restore Counselling & Family Services we understand how difficult and challenging life can get. I know you can feel overwhelmed, worried, anxious, angry, and sad. I understand that navigating these thoughts, feelings, and experiences alone can feel scary. At Restore, I want to help you walk your path by understanding your story now and developing a plan for your future. I offer a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to share your story and create your new chapter. Brighter days can be a part of your life! I look forward to helping you on your journey.

Hello and Congratulations on taking the first step to finding your wellness! If you are looking for a Social Worker/Therapist that specializes in children/youth/young adults and families you have come to the right profile. How can I help? The pandemic has created much hardship on families, and mental health struggles are real. Whether you are a caregiver or an individual, it is ok to ask for help. If you need help please reach out for support.

My aim is to create a warm and supportive environment where clients are enabled to seek positive change and growth. My practice is rooted in the fundamental principles of adaptability, by giving clients the necessary tools to navigate their unique challenges while framing treatment planning with cultural sensitivity, religious values and an awareness of individual needs.

Do you struggle with anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and depression that affect your ability to be in the moment and enjoy your life? Do you find it hard to manage your emotions? Have you experienced something in the past that keeps you in a cycle of emotional pain? Do you find yourself wondering if there is any light at the end of the tunnel? Experiencing overwhelming emotions, and painful memories can be exhausting. It is even more exhausting when people around us are unable to understand this emotional pain. Not addressing this pain, and unwanted thoughts can have far-reaching impact on our quality of life and relationships.

Award-winning clinic of psychologists, psychotherapists, and counselors in multiple locations, including Toronto.

Therapy can serve as a pathway to transform personal hardships into new perspectives on growth. Regardless of the obstacles and issues, working together offers an opportunity for individual development, healing and helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal goals. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a non-judgmental collaboration, I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster meaningful change.

I offer therapy for those who are experiencing challenges including Anxiety, Depression, Anger, ADHD, Disordered Eating, Trauma, Grief, Substance Use, Self-Worth/Confidence, Life Transitions, and Relationship Conflict. I have assisted many individuals in improving their understanding of themselves & their relationships with others by using an approach founded in empathy, trust, and non-judgement. All of my work is rooted in a Trauma-Informed perspective & Anti-Oppressive Practice lens. I strive to respond to the unique needs of my clients, because you are the expert of your own life.

I offer counselling to adults, families and children at the C'est La Vie Wellness clinic in Bronte, Oakville. As a key member of the C'est La Vie Wellness team, I am committed to offering my clients a non-judgemental, warm and welcoming environment while working collaboratively with Naturopathic Doctors, Holistic Nutritionists, Life Coaches and more. I support my clients with concrete tools and coping strategies to achieve their goals and support them through personal challenges.

Do you ever feel like you're not really connected to yourself or others? Do you always put your own needs last? Maybe you're wondering if life could be happier and less confusing. Nowadays, a lot of people are feeling worried and unsure about how to handle their relationships, jobs, and just life in general. Ignoring your own needs and not taking time for yourself can cause problems for your mind and body. I believe life shouldn't have to be so tough. My goal is to help you learn how to make life better and easier, step by step.

Rachel brings experience in individual, family therapy and group therapy. Her career passion is connecting with and supporting teens, adults, families, parents and couples; working together to create opportunities for change in challenging situations. The profile of Rachel's clients typically struggle with family conflict, emotion regulation difficulties, depression, anxiety, performance stress (work/athletics/school) and life transitions. Rachel has been able to provide her clients with useful skills/tools to navigate complex situations while also providing them with an emotionally safe space to process their feelings.

Are you feeling unsatisfied with your connection to your partner? Are you frustrated because you know that you are stuck in a pattern of interaction, but don't know how to change it? Are you happy with your sexual relationship? Our intimate, partner relationships are often among the most important in our lives. When we feel emotionally and physically connected to our partners, we feel at peace and happy. But for a variety of reasons, our intimate relationships can become challenged, leading to feeling emotionally disconnected and adrift from our significant other(s), causing difficulties with communication and relationship satisfaction.

My approach is collaborative and integrative. Together, we create a safe space to shift between where you are currently to where you want to be in the future. We tackle life’s challenges, reframe unhelpful thought patterns, and pull on strengths and positive coping strategies. I believe each of us has unique life experiences that shape who we are as people; therefore, therapy is customized for the individual. Life can throw us many curve balls, and together, we can work on restoring that balance by validating our past experiences, accepting what we cannot change and moving forward in a new desired direction.

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, your interactions with others, and can affect your sense of self & physical wellbeing. It’s quite possible that your distress can 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.

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.

Do you sometimes think to yourself "my child's behaviour is out of control!". Do you think "I want to help my child so desperately but somehow it feels like I end up making things worse" ? Maybe you blame yourself and wonder "where did I go wrong?". Maybe other people in your child's life blame you. You know something needs to change but don't know where else to look. You've exhausted all the options you know of- you've spoken to other moms, teachers, maybe other therapists. You worry about your child's happiness and stability if something doesn't change. This is hard stuff! I want you to know, you're in the right place!

I am passionate about collaborating with clients in order to contribute to meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients, tailoring my approach in a way that best honours each person's unique potential, preferences, values, strengths and goals. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, respect, compassion, acceptance, validation and understanding. Through insight, self-awareness and the acquisition of tools geared towards coping with life's challenges, I believe that the therapeutic process is invaluable in nurturing and supporting healing in my clients' lives and relationships.

Are you having relationship difficulties? Are you interested in learning more about how your childhood impacts you as an adult? Does it feel like your past experiences are weighing on you, and your sense of self is foggy or unclear? You are not alone! Together we can look at the steps that have brought you to this point, and increase self-awareness, emotional stability, and insight into your experiences.

I've had the privilege and honour of supporting individuals and families traversing palliative care, end-of-life care and as caregivers go through their grief journey for over 10 years. Additionally, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I will meet you where you’re at.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist of CRPO and a Canadian Certified Counsellor of CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association), who have been dealing with a broad range of issues in various fields since completing my master’s degree, majoring in Counselling Psychology in 2000. As a registered psychotherapist, I am confident that I have trained in various evidence-based approaches, and have been trying to integrate them based on clients’ wants/needs.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Are you having issues with self-esteem? Is your anxiety, depression, or stress, getting in the way of living your best life? If any of this sounds familiar, I am so glad you’re here. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I strive to work with clients in a deeply supportive, emphatic, and non-judgmental way. If you need a space to process your emotions, I offer an individualized approach to therapy where we will work with your challenges together in a culturally sensitive, collaborative, and safe environment.

I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I am a member of OPA and CACBT. I utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment models including Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Prolonged Exposure. I work with a wide range of presenting difficulties, including depression, anxiety (social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety, phobias), anger, insomnia, chronic pain, bereavement, relationship difficulties, addictions, chronic health problems and trauma.

At some point or another, we have all encountered uncertainties that have surely knocked us down, but I believe that these hardships can be framed in a better and more constructive way. Together, working side-by-side, we will develop the right coping strategies, build up your personal strengths, and better understanding of yourself. Sometimes, what we consider weaknesses are actually concealed strengths and this will be an opportunity to work towards achieving meaningful personal growth. Trust and collaboration are my fundamental pillars of practice, and I believe that these pillars are crucial towards obtaining substantive results.

I consider it a privilege to support clients facing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, career counselling, life transitions, substance use, low self-esteem, or trauma. To accomplish this, I encourage clients to ask...and answer...the WHY question. WHY am I feeling anxious? WHY can’t I make relationships work? WHY can’t I get out of this funk? WHY are my thoughts so scattered? WHY do I have trust issues? WHY I am unhappy? WHY do I allow others to treat me this way? WHY do I abuse drugs, food, or alcohol? WHY do I have trouble loving myself? WHY am I so afraid of being vulnerable?