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Welcome! What sets us apart is our team of therapists who are ready to work with adults, children, teens, parents and couples of all ages and abilities. We have full-time administrative staff waiting to take your call or email and match your with the best therapist in our practice based on the needs of you or your loved ones. Our therapists have a number of specialties and all work from the perspective of helping clients to heal the root cause of challenges, so natural resilience, health, and happiness can shine through.
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Welcome! What sets us apart is our team of therapists who are ready to work with adults, children, teens, parents and couples of all ages and abilities. We have full-time administrative staff waiting to take your call or email and match your with the best therapist in our practice based on the needs of you or your loved ones. Our therapists have a number of specialties and all work from the perspective of helping clients to heal the root cause of challenges, so natural resilience, health, and happiness can shine through.
Therapy is a deeply spiritual journey towards a connected, present human experience. My body-mind approach addresses trauma beyond words and analytical thinking, supporting those committed to personal growth and transformation. Since 2009, I've focused on: • Processing deep-seated trauma through body-mind therapy • Exploring emotional roots of physical issues • Addressing developmental trauma and unexpressed emotions • Working with self-worth and authenticity in relation to depression and low self-esteem Through integrative practices blending ancient wisdom with modern techniques, we explore your inner landscape and life story.
Therapy is a deeply spiritual journey towards a connected, present human experience. My body-mind approach addresses trauma beyond words and analytical thinking, supporting those committed to personal growth and transformation. Since 2009, I've focused on: • Processing deep-seated trauma through body-mind therapy • Exploring emotional roots of physical issues • Addressing developmental trauma and unexpressed emotions • Working with self-worth and authenticity in relation to depression and low self-esteem Through integrative practices blending ancient wisdom with modern techniques, we explore your inner landscape and life story.
Robin Julie Dewhurst
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Th, (SCP)RP
Verified Verified
Owen Sound, ON N4K
Most of us want the same things in life- purposeful living, harmonious relationships, peace. We want a sense of love and belonging. We want to be happy. Choices, transitions and challenges in life can be hard to navigate on our own but there are peaceful resolutions and ways to overcome our internal blocks and core beliefs, our over- thinking and self esteem. We are all capable of self- healing especially when we activate our powerful subconscious using theta healing and hypnosis.
Most of us want the same things in life- purposeful living, harmonious relationships, peace. We want a sense of love and belonging. We want to be happy. Choices, transitions and challenges in life can be hard to navigate on our own but there are peaceful resolutions and ways to overcome our internal blocks and core beliefs, our over- thinking and self esteem. We are all capable of self- healing especially when we activate our powerful subconscious using theta healing and hypnosis.
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In my practice, I use several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), play-based.
As clinical social worker with a master’s degree along with more than 10 years of experience, I have worked with children, youth and their families, as well as adults both in English and French. I also have experience working with military members with regards to challenges they face coming back from deployments. As a military wife, I am familiar with military life style and soldier’s challenges.
In my practice, I use several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), play-based.
As clinical social worker with a master’s degree along with more than 10 years of experience, I have worked with children, youth and their families, as well as adults both in English and French. I also have experience working with military members with regards to challenges they face coming back from deployments. As a military wife, I am familiar with military life style and soldier’s challenges.
The Feeling Space Somatic Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, ISTP, CYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1E
Are you someone who has tried talk therapy but is still feeling "stuck"? Are you looking for an experience of therapy that includes your body, spirit, mind, and helps you embody your wholeness? Somatic therapy is a nervous system informed, trauma-oriented approach that goes beyond talking and offers experiential practices that can gently reshape the survival patterning (trauma) that loops in our bodies. Somatic Therapy helps us build a sense of home in our bodies and our world so we can experience our aliveness. This work is gentle, drawing from arts, play, spirituality, compassion-focused, nature-based, and decolonial approaches.
Are you someone who has tried talk therapy but is still feeling "stuck"? Are you looking for an experience of therapy that includes your body, spirit, mind, and helps you embody your wholeness? Somatic therapy is a nervous system informed, trauma-oriented approach that goes beyond talking and offers experiential practices that can gently reshape the survival patterning (trauma) that loops in our bodies. Somatic Therapy helps us build a sense of home in our bodies and our world so we can experience our aliveness. This work is gentle, drawing from arts, play, spirituality, compassion-focused, nature-based, and decolonial approaches.
I generally combine Attachment and Client-Centered Theory in practice and I frequently use CBT, ACT, EMDR, play therapy techniques, art therapy techniques and nature therapy techniques in sessions.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker who exclusively work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD. I also help teens and adults in their career development journeys and body positivity by helping teens embrace their unique selves and develop healthy relationship with their bodies. My goal is to empower clients to cultivate self love and confidence. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University in Kitchener, Ontario.
I generally combine Attachment and Client-Centered Theory in practice and I frequently use CBT, ACT, EMDR, play therapy techniques, art therapy techniques and nature therapy techniques in sessions.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker who exclusively work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD. I also help teens and adults in their career development journeys and body positivity by helping teens embrace their unique selves and develop healthy relationship with their bodies. My goal is to empower clients to cultivate self love and confidence. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University in Kitchener, Ontario.
I work collaboratively to understand where you are and find ways to move forward with approaches that best suit your needs and preferences (ACT,CBT, DBT, EFT, EMI, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, Play therapy, as well your own ideas and mine).
With close to 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families, I recognize that every one of us are unique and hold the potential for transformation and healing. I believe in resilience, an indefinable quality that knocks people down by life’s traumatic incidents and helps rebound back stronger than ever. From my clinical experience, I realize the key for healing and transformation is at the heart of the therapeutic relationship. The major gain of working with me is, I help you to see things from a positive lens, enabling you to make your own decisions to solve a problem.
I work collaboratively to understand where you are and find ways to move forward with approaches that best suit your needs and preferences (ACT,CBT, DBT, EFT, EMI, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, Play therapy, as well your own ideas and mine).
With close to 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families, I recognize that every one of us are unique and hold the potential for transformation and healing. I believe in resilience, an indefinable quality that knocks people down by life’s traumatic incidents and helps rebound back stronger than ever. From my clinical experience, I realize the key for healing and transformation is at the heart of the therapeutic relationship. The major gain of working with me is, I help you to see things from a positive lens, enabling you to make your own decisions to solve a problem.
I use a motivational interviewing approach drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy (NT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Hello and thank you for stopping by at Trace Therapy Services’ page! My name is Laurie Trace and I am a Registered Social Worker with over 18 years experience supporting folks from a variety of different walks of life. Life is challenging and it is my belief that no one should ever have to navigate these challenges alone. I can support you in having a healthy relationship with yourself and others. It would be my honour to come along side you and support you through the many seasons and trials of life. Please reach out to schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good fit for you!
I use a motivational interviewing approach drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy (NT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Hello and thank you for stopping by at Trace Therapy Services’ page! My name is Laurie Trace and I am a Registered Social Worker with over 18 years experience supporting folks from a variety of different walks of life. Life is challenging and it is my belief that no one should ever have to navigate these challenges alone. I can support you in having a healthy relationship with yourself and others. It would be my honour to come along side you and support you through the many seasons and trials of life. Please reach out to schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good fit for you!
Johnson Family Counseling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3Y
Ms. Julia Johnson holds a Master degree is Clinical Psychology, is a Registered Psychotherapist, & Play-therapy Supervisor, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a Licensed Professional Counsellor in NJ. Ms. Johnson has worked in US for 17 years & Canada for 14 years in different settings, hospital, residential and schools. In 2016 she funded Johnson, Family counselling to provide services to people of different walk of life. We support couples, families, & parents. JFC provides psychotherapy to people who wants to move on and overcome fears and limitations, becoming the best they can be and creating meaning-full relationships.
Ms. Julia Johnson holds a Master degree is Clinical Psychology, is a Registered Psychotherapist, & Play-therapy Supervisor, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a Licensed Professional Counsellor in NJ. Ms. Johnson has worked in US for 17 years & Canada for 14 years in different settings, hospital, residential and schools. In 2016 she funded Johnson, Family counselling to provide services to people of different walk of life. We support couples, families, & parents. JFC provides psychotherapy to people who wants to move on and overcome fears and limitations, becoming the best they can be and creating meaning-full relationships.
Julia G Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B (Online Only)
Johnson is trained in Structural Family Therapy, Play-Therapy, EFT & Attachment therapies: Theraplay and DDP.
Ms. Johnson provides English/Spanish psychotherapy for children/youth/adults. The hardships we face in life can have an impact on the health and mental well-being of us and our love ones. Ms. Johnson's goal is to help people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma succeed, and find inner peace. She provides psychotherapy for people of diverse backgrounds, including Christians, who want to overcome fears and limitations, achieve spiritual growth, and create meaningful relationships with others. She is also a Play Therapist Supervisor who cares and works well with children 2 & up, families, parents and couples.
Johnson is trained in Structural Family Therapy, Play-Therapy, EFT & Attachment therapies: Theraplay and DDP.
Ms. Johnson provides English/Spanish psychotherapy for children/youth/adults. The hardships we face in life can have an impact on the health and mental well-being of us and our love ones. Ms. Johnson's goal is to help people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma succeed, and find inner peace. She provides psychotherapy for people of diverse backgrounds, including Christians, who want to overcome fears and limitations, achieve spiritual growth, and create meaningful relationships with others. She is also a Play Therapist Supervisor who cares and works well with children 2 & up, families, parents and couples.
Katie Bauer Child Play Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW, CPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
As a play therapist, I provide children with the time, space, and opportunity to work through what they need to in order to get un-stuck (whether or not the adults in their life are aware of why they got stuck in the first place!).
Has your child been experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties at home, school, or in the community? Do you question how to best support them? Behaviour is communication, and since kids often communicate through play rather than with words, it can be confusing to know what to do or say in order to help them.
As a play therapist, I provide children with the time, space, and opportunity to work through what they need to in order to get un-stuck (whether or not the adults in their life are aware of why they got stuck in the first place!).
Has your child been experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties at home, school, or in the community? Do you question how to best support them? Behaviour is communication, and since kids often communicate through play rather than with words, it can be confusing to know what to do or say in order to help them.
Sam Gasilan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
Sam has an extensive background in the application of Applied Behavioural Analysis to assist individuals of any age with Autism Spectrum Disorder in acquiring foundational social and emotion regulation skills through the modality of play therapy.
Samuel is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. He was conferred two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Samuel is a Certified Trauma-Informed Therapist who emphasizes helping clients explore and understand how traumatic experiences lead to the development of adaptive responses that help them cope and survive through difficulties in life but may no longer be adaptive in tackling their day-to-day challenges in the present moment.
Sam has an extensive background in the application of Applied Behavioural Analysis to assist individuals of any age with Autism Spectrum Disorder in acquiring foundational social and emotion regulation skills through the modality of play therapy.
Samuel is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. He was conferred two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Samuel is a Certified Trauma-Informed Therapist who emphasizes helping clients explore and understand how traumatic experiences lead to the development of adaptive responses that help them cope and survive through difficulties in life but may no longer be adaptive in tackling their day-to-day challenges in the present moment.
I practice using a combination of both Talk Therapy and Art Therapy from a client-centred approach, and clinically use a blend of Psychodynamic, Narrative, Solution-Focused, Play, and Trauma-Informed Therapy in my work.
Congratulations on making the first step to seeking help! This can be a challenging and courageous moment, and it is my goal to help you feel supported in your therapeutic journey. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist, and offer therapy to a wide variety of clients including youth, young adults, and adults. I specialize in several areas including, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. I believe it is important to provide a supportive and non-judgemental space where together we can explore, promote growth, and help you feel empowered throughout your journey.
I practice using a combination of both Talk Therapy and Art Therapy from a client-centred approach, and clinically use a blend of Psychodynamic, Narrative, Solution-Focused, Play, and Trauma-Informed Therapy in my work.
Congratulations on making the first step to seeking help! This can be a challenging and courageous moment, and it is my goal to help you feel supported in your therapeutic journey. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist, and offer therapy to a wide variety of clients including youth, young adults, and adults. I specialize in several areas including, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. I believe it is important to provide a supportive and non-judgemental space where together we can explore, promote growth, and help you feel empowered throughout your journey.
Newmarket Psychotherapy Team, Inc.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3Y
Our approach to therapy is evidence based and eclectic, drawing on therapies such as (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Solution Focused, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Emotion Focused, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT.
Are you in a place in your life where you require emotional support? Perhaps you know someone who does? We have all struggled, or are struggling, and it is important to remember that as human beings, it is common to experience a variety of hardships at different times in life. Newmarket Psychotherapy Team is a growing team of collaborative therapists with a nurturing space for you to visit, where a therapist of your choice can provide you with the kind of support that you require and deserve. Our Collective welcomes everyone, at anytime. It is never too late to reach out for support.
Our approach to therapy is evidence based and eclectic, drawing on therapies such as (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Solution Focused, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Emotion Focused, EMDR, Psychodynamic, DBT.
Are you in a place in your life where you require emotional support? Perhaps you know someone who does? We have all struggled, or are struggling, and it is important to remember that as human beings, it is common to experience a variety of hardships at different times in life. Newmarket Psychotherapy Team is a growing team of collaborative therapists with a nurturing space for you to visit, where a therapist of your choice can provide you with the kind of support that you require and deserve. Our Collective welcomes everyone, at anytime. It is never too late to reach out for support.
Candice Hamilton-Miller
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, BSc, BA, RP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T
Current Promo for our Intern level therapist- “Summer Try before you Buy”, get 2 free sessions with an Intern (conditions apply). CHM Therapy Services offers a range of psychotherapeutic services, specializing in individual therapy for young children, teens and adults and family therapy. I also offer group workshops, phototherapy, COGMED working memory training and parent/life coaching. Techniques used with clients include a personalized blend of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness therapy, behavior therapy, play therapy; attachment therapy, narrative therapy, psychotherapy, vision boards and phototherapy.
Current Promo for our Intern level therapist- “Summer Try before you Buy”, get 2 free sessions with an Intern (conditions apply). CHM Therapy Services offers a range of psychotherapeutic services, specializing in individual therapy for young children, teens and adults and family therapy. I also offer group workshops, phototherapy, COGMED working memory training and parent/life coaching. Techniques used with clients include a personalized blend of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness therapy, behavior therapy, play therapy; attachment therapy, narrative therapy, psychotherapy, vision boards and phototherapy.
I work with couples and families, provide parenting and co-parenting counselling, and play therapy for children.
Therapy for adults and children based on exploration of your individual resources; Couple therapy; Face-to-face and online sessions are possible; Humanistic process-centered approach. Describe your experiences and worries. Share your feelings, whatever they are. A priori - they are reasonable and important. A therapeutic dialog is a main but not only technique I use. It helps you achieve a new level of awareness. The better you understand yourself the better you manage your life challenges.
I work with couples and families, provide parenting and co-parenting counselling, and play therapy for children.
Therapy for adults and children based on exploration of your individual resources; Couple therapy; Face-to-face and online sessions are possible; Humanistic process-centered approach. Describe your experiences and worries. Share your feelings, whatever they are. A priori - they are reasonable and important. A therapeutic dialog is a main but not only technique I use. It helps you achieve a new level of awareness. The better you understand yourself the better you manage your life challenges.
Shirley Ann Brooker
Registered Social Worker, CPTS, MSW \, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Stratford, ON N5A
Shirley draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches that include Play & Theraplay, CBT, mindfulness approaches, EMDR, narrative therapy & family systems theory to intentionally address issues such as grief / loss, anxiety, depression, stress / anger, behaviour, and relational interruptions such as separation and divorce.
Shirley offers a relational approach to therapeutic services to young children/youth, parents, couples, and whole families. A collaborative strength-based approach is provided within a safe environment that offers growth and resilience. Experiences in therapy will empower strengths from within, build coping skills, and increase understanding of self and others to allow healing and growth.
Shirley draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches that include Play & Theraplay, CBT, mindfulness approaches, EMDR, narrative therapy & family systems theory to intentionally address issues such as grief / loss, anxiety, depression, stress / anger, behaviour, and relational interruptions such as separation and divorce.
Shirley offers a relational approach to therapeutic services to young children/youth, parents, couples, and whole families. A collaborative strength-based approach is provided within a safe environment that offers growth and resilience. Experiences in therapy will empower strengths from within, build coping skills, and increase understanding of self and others to allow healing and growth.
Isidro Carvalho
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Are you a queer, trans, or neurodivergent person dealing with the hurt of discrimination, rejection, or the feeling that folks around you just don’t understand? Maybe you struggle with trauma symptoms, dissociation, anxiety, depression, self-blame, or low self-worth. It can be hard to get up the courage to come to therapy only to feel like you have to explain the basics of your identity to your therapist. Worse yet, it can be scary to seek therapy when the field of psychology has historically tried to keep us from being our authentic selves.
Are you a queer, trans, or neurodivergent person dealing with the hurt of discrimination, rejection, or the feeling that folks around you just don’t understand? Maybe you struggle with trauma symptoms, dissociation, anxiety, depression, self-blame, or low self-worth. It can be hard to get up the courage to come to therapy only to feel like you have to explain the basics of your identity to your therapist. Worse yet, it can be scary to seek therapy when the field of psychology has historically tried to keep us from being our authentic selves.
We offer adult, child, teenager, family and couple's counselling. Focusing on the strengths, abilities and feelings of our patients, we can help them move forward and make positive changes in their lives. We help to improve relationships, behaviours and academic performance, as well as to deal positively with difficult situations and work on emotional issues. As we’re a group of professionals from different cultural backgrounds, we can offer services in different languages, and with an understanding of different cultures. Our services are covered by most insurance companies and we offer reduced fees through our internship program.
We offer adult, child, teenager, family and couple's counselling. Focusing on the strengths, abilities and feelings of our patients, we can help them move forward and make positive changes in their lives. We help to improve relationships, behaviours and academic performance, as well as to deal positively with difficult situations and work on emotional issues. As we’re a group of professionals from different cultural backgrounds, we can offer services in different languages, and with an understanding of different cultures. Our services are covered by most insurance companies and we offer reduced fees through our internship program.
Life is a series of challenges and the idea of therapy can be very daunting. My approach centers around normalizing your experiences step-by-step and empowering you via your strengths and goals. Engaging in conversations that appropriately challenge you and are collaborative helps me support your needs and growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, health changes, stress, ADHD, Autism, depression, trauma, concussions, caregiver burnout, illness/pain, relationship issues, life transitions, disabilities, etc, I am here to listen, ask thought-provoking questions, and help you develop effective strategies for your personal growth.
Life is a series of challenges and the idea of therapy can be very daunting. My approach centers around normalizing your experiences step-by-step and empowering you via your strengths and goals. Engaging in conversations that appropriately challenge you and are collaborative helps me support your needs and growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, health changes, stress, ADHD, Autism, depression, trauma, concussions, caregiver burnout, illness/pain, relationship issues, life transitions, disabilities, etc, I am here to listen, ask thought-provoking questions, and help you develop effective strategies for your personal growth.
Iyabode Titilayo (Titi) Ohiku
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice provides psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief, ADHD, relationship issues, and racial trauma. Do you sometimes think to yourself "my child's behaviour is out of control?" We work with individuals, children, youth, and families struggling with emotional, psychological, mental health and behavioural challenges. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice provides psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief, ADHD, relationship issues, and racial trauma. Do you sometimes think to yourself "my child's behaviour is out of control?" We work with individuals, children, youth, and families struggling with emotional, psychological, mental health and behavioural challenges. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Welcome! I am Shelley Rush a Registered Psychotherapist and Director of Rush & Associates. I am committed to collaboratively assessing your current situation. My goal is to help individuals, couples and groups work towards empowering themselves in the process of change and understanding. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT. I use an integrated model helping you to develop an individual plan that suits your needs.
Welcome! I am Shelley Rush a Registered Psychotherapist and Director of Rush & Associates. I am committed to collaboratively assessing your current situation. My goal is to help individuals, couples and groups work towards empowering themselves in the process of change and understanding. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT. I use an integrated model helping you to develop an individual plan that suits your needs.
Practical, collaborative, brief therapy to help you create the life you want.
Practical, collaborative, brief therapy to help you create the life you want.
Dr. Sharleen McDowall - McDowall Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6X
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.
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.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1H (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Play Therapy Counsellors
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.