Female Therapists in Stouffville, ON

What kind of person do you want to be? What do you hope to build towards or overcome? What gets in the way, causing you to feel stuck? Whether you or someone you care about is on a grief journey, sorting through past or present challenges (including trauma), dealing with a tough inner critic or facing relational conflict... hope remains! Whether young, old, or somewhere in between, I believe that with meaningful support everyone has the potential to move towards greater joy, hope, purpose, and connection.

Hello! I’m so glad you are here. I appreciate the strength it takes to seek and accept support. If you are looking to receive validation, and guidance towards your goals you have come to the right place. I am an experienced therapist (14 years) who works with adults, children, youth, and families. My clients say they appreciate my empathetic and genuine nature, use of humor, and client-centered approach. I’m a strong advocate and I seek to empower people by focusing on their existing strengths.

Do you feel like the weight of past trauma is holding you back from living the life you desire? Are you searching for a way to move beyond the pain and truly heal? You don’t have to face this journey alone. With over 9 years of experience, I help individuals, couples, and families find hope and healing through a therapeutic approach that combines traditional talk therapy with experiential interventions for holistic mind-body wellness.

Are you having difficulties setting boundaries with family and friends? Do you often feel misunderstood by your loved ones? Maybe you find yourself engaging in people-pleasing behaviours, leading to self-blame and guilt. Are you feeling confused, lost, and looking to build your self-confidence? Do you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, seeking connection and understanding? You are in the right place! Whether you aim to end people-pleasing behaviors, move forward from a breakup, or heal from betrayal, I am here to help.

As a registered psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience, I specialize in working with adults both individually and with their families. My approach is rooted in the belief that when we recognize areas in our lives that require change, we can work towards those changes with the necessary patience and courage. I also emphasize the importance of acceptance for those aspects of life that we cannot change. Through psychotherapy, I will work with you to build the quality of acceptance within yourself. My primary modality is cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which has proven to be effective in treating a range of psychological dis

Centre Bethany Centre is a place that provides counselling services that will contribute to the physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological well-being of individuals and families. Our approach is centred around healing in an African cultural context, that is to say, healing is the remedy that is required when something goes wrong with the functioning of the mind, body, psyche, environment and spirit. This malfunction often results in one feeling anxious; abandoned; physically, psychologically and spiritually traumatized; a sense of loss of self.

Life can be full of joy, connection and meaning. It can also be stressful, challenging and wounding. All of us at one time or another can benefit from a safe, supportive place where we can feel heard and guided as we heal or find solutions that are best for us. Minni Sharma (RP) and Kim Hood (RSW) are happy to offer such a place. We will assist you by providing the tools and skills to manage the stressors in your life. Through our non-judgmental and empowering approach, we will assist you in connecting with your own strengths and resilience.

Accepting new clients -Virtual ONLY- Do you know what it feels like to experience the overwhelm of everyday challenges, transitions, and stressors? Have you felt lost, stuck or like giving up? It can feel as though the lives of ourselves, others, and the world are so uncontrollable and chaotic, leading to the loss of our ability to assign priority to tasks and determine our purpose.

I am deeply passionate about supporting and walking alongside individuals as they navigate life's challenges. Having gone through my own therapeutic journey, I understand how difficult and scary it can be to reach out, or to even imagine how things could be different. By drawing from my personal experience and professional expertise, I aim to empower you to embark on your own transformative journey towards change and self-discovery. I believe that we all have the ability to create change in our lives, and that this ability is realized through a strong therapeutic relationship, compassion, acceptance, and support.

It can take a lot of courage to reach out! I hope you feel safe here. Mental health challenges such as anxiety can show up in our body through digestive problems/IBS, muscle tension, exhaustion, pain, headaches, etc. - often related to or intensified by stress & trauma. My work alongside individuals is compassionate, and engages the mind and body to move through the joys and challenges of life. Sessions include breathwork, mindfulness, the nervous system, attachment, somatic work, IFS, nature & cognitive strategies. I will support you with tools to help you cope with your experiences, relationships, regulate emotions & find balance.

Relationships fulfill and sustain us. Sometimes we are challenged to grow and change so that we may strengthen and deepen these relationships. At these moments we may feel afraid, confused or at a loss for what to do. Therapy is about asking for guidance as we begin to explore and accept change. I work with the belief that we all share a common emotional experience despite the differences in the way we choose to express ourselves. As every issue is unique, I offer my clients the opportunity to tell their story in their own way.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Do you sometimes find it hard to keep your energy or motivation levels up? I can help! Our world has become so full of stress that we often forget there's another way to live. My approach involves building new strategies that help combat any issues you're experiencing. Alongside this, I help you discover the true roots of the difficulties you're experiencing so that we can create more lasting, long-term change.

Motherhood is beautiful, but it comes with a unique set of challenges. Overwhelmed by the physical & emotional changes of pregnancy? Grapping with feelings of grief & loss? Anxious & downcast in your postpartum phase? Missing out on moments of connection with your baby? Struggling with identity/role adjustment? Drowning in early parenting stress? Don't let these feelings of overwhelm, sorrow, fear & doubt dim the joy of motherhood! I offer compassionate support and guidance through specialized psychotherapy services aimed at protecting and promoting optimal maternal well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond!

What if you could talk to your partner without every conversation turning into an explosive argument? How would it feel to wake up for just one day without the weight of stress, sadness, or anxiety holding you down? Can you imagine having a healthy routine and effectively managing your anger? What if you could share your thoughts and feelings without fearing judgment, and live a life free from the shackles of guilt? I understand how good that would feel because I'm here to help you make it a reality at CheerUp Counseling Services. I am deeply committed to providing you with a nurturing, compassionate space.

** I am currently accepting new clients** Mental health is important to me, as I am sure it probably is to you as well. I believe that at its core, therapeutic practice is rooted in the belief that our problems do not lie in us but between; in our relationship with ourselves and with others.

Many of us are stuck in old coping ways, that while they may have worked for the short term, may now be part of the issues we are experiencing. I work with individuals as well as couples to help identify the challenges, as well as the deeper influences and needs that can be driving them. Together, in a non-judgmental, safe alliance we can work to shift areas that have you feeling stuck.I believe that when we are feeling connected and heard we can function at a level that promotes growth, expands our sense of self, allows us to feel and act empowered.

I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, self esteem, relationships and more. I offer a spiritual component to my practice that incorporates the mind, body and spirit of every individual in my care. I offer a calming, safe, non-judgemental, secure environment with both the therapy I practice and the environment I practice within. I love what I do and it shows through in my approach, my interest, my passion and the results that follow in each client. My background as a Life Coach is helpful in moving clients forward.

Hi! I am so glad that you are here. The decision to begin therapy is often the first step towards positive change, improved relationships and feeling better. Are you moving into new roles and responsibilities and finding it difficult to cope? Have you been impacted by something painful and feel you need a place to process this? Do you have a child or teen with anxiety, ADHD, anger, or OCD and want to arm them with skills to crush these issues? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non-judgemental ear just to listen? If you answered yes to any of the above, therapy together may be a wonderful fit for you!

I am a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. My approach is to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families on challenging psychosocial and emotional issues. I have extensive experience with diverse populations in a variety of settings including: child welfare, social assistance, housing, health and community care, crisis, mental health and addictions, youth outreach and anger management groups. I currently provide counselling for: stress/coping, managing change/life transitions, interpersonal and work related issues, anxiety/depression, grief/bereavement, addiction/mental health, chronic/acute illnesses, dementia, long-term care planning, caregiver stress and fertility issues.

I work collaboratively with individuals couples or families to empower them to reach their goals. I have over 24 years experience using strength based evidence based skills to support clients. I use a variety of skills to assist my clients to feel better. I have a MA in Counselling Psychology/certificate in Trauma Therapy from the Adler University

Hi, I'm Lyndsay! My specific areas of interest are with individual adults around trauma, character development and resilience, as well as children with their parents to promote healthy family attachment, behavioural issues, boundaries and support emotional validation and regulation. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, Theraplay, Focusing and Grief as well as supervision. And I don't work alone! I have a fantastic team who would be honoured to support you!

Everyone experiences emotional pain and may feel anxious or depressed at different times in life. During these times, it is comforting to know that someone is there to listen and hold your heart with care, kindness and sensitivity. Deciding to work with a psychotherapist and somatic practitioner is a courageous step towards understanding yourself and getting to the roots of what may be troubling you. I will see you, perhaps in ways that you've never been seen, and we will make sense of your patterns and struggles, and help you work through the layers of your life to see the beauty that exists within you.

I hope to provide space for you to feel heard and be seen. Through sessions you will create and implement effective coping strategies to better address layers of complexity and improve ease in daily functioning, learn how to maintain rewarding relationships with effective boundaries and problem solving skills, and engage in new patterns of vitality that inspire purpose and productivity. I support building attuned and affirming parent-child relationships, safety and emotion regulation for adolescents, re-igniting meaningful connection and validating communication within couples.

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.