Gottman Method Therapists in Thornhill, ON

I'm a therapist based in Vaughan and Maple, Ontario - with 20 years experience in individual, child, family and couple therapy. As a strong believer in inner peace and acceptance, I work extensively every day to help people overcome suffrage from mental illnesses and other personal struggles. The mind is our most powerful tool, and a healthy mind helps us achieve inner peace and balance that promotes a happy and successful life. Many people experience a mental illness or a life struggle that challenges them every day, and impacts not only their lives, but also the lives of their loved ones. Therapy is a means to finding balance

Accepting new clients! Do you find yourself struggling with overwhelming anxiety that affects your day-to-day life and relationships? Are you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by the pressure to meet others' expectations, leaving you wondering if there's any relief in sight? Do you hope for a life that feels more manageable and fulfilling? Now more than ever, many individuals are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety and uncertainty, especially when facing challenging mental health issues.

Betrayal in a relationship is traumatic. The one person who is meant to protect you, hurts you terribly. When you married your spouse there were expectations. You expected many of your needs to be met exclusively by your husband/wife. Somehow that is not happening. For whatever reason, you are not happy and secure in your relationship.

People-pleaser, perfectionist, caretaker, rescuer, fixer… We all have defenses that help us move through life. There comes a time, however, when one or more of our defenses doesn’t work for us any longer. This is when therapy can help. Perhaps you are going through or considering a major life transition (relationship, career, lifestyle) but old defenses, beliefs and patterns are getting in the way. You want to trust your choices, but don’t know if you can. All you know is that it’s not possible to go forward the same way. Something needs to change.

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer weight of your responsibilities? Do you find yourself constantly trying to please others, bending over backwards to make everyone else happy at the expense of your own needs and desires? Do you say yes, when you want to say no? Are you afraid of disappointing someone or causing conflict? Do you put everyone else's needs ahead of your own, leaving yourself empty & unfulfilled? Do you fill your days with endless tasks and events, believing that staying busy, will make you feel more alive? Do you fear quiet moments...where your thoughts & feelings may catch up with you, forcing you to confront reality?

Happiness is a direction, not a place. I am experienced in providing counselling services for individuals, families and couples with anxiety, OCD, anger, depression, bereavement (grief) and PTSD issues. I can help the clients to learn or improve their communication skills, and marital conflict solution strategies. Pre-marriage and marriage, infidelity, and divorce counselling services are provided. Play therapy will be provided for children with behavioural problems.

Welcome. Working with a therapist provides the opportunity to explore the things that truly matter to you. Through uncovering the stumbling blocks and triggers that prevent you from being the best version of yourself, we will collaborate together to create self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance - while determining new avenues to accomplish tangible goals that align with your values. Giving consideration to the 'whole' you is an integral part of the therapeutic process – including those aspects that are painful and deeply imbedded, as well as your strengths, resources and aspirations.

Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you feel stressed, sad or anxious? Are you going through some significant changes in your family and relationships? Many people struggle to cope when change happens. Reaching out for support is a great way to strengthen your ability to handle change, stress and emotional challenges. I am a registered psychotherapist specializing in working with families, individuals, children, youth and couples. I work with my clients to strengthen and build coping & life skills. I also work with clients to help them process difficult experiences- moving forward towards a healthier and more productive life.

Does low self-esteem have you trapped in a cycle of fear, uncertainty, and low self-confidence? Does it hold you back because the constant fear of failure stops you from taking chances? Your boundaries become blurred, the worry of disappointing others dominates your thoughts, and you get stuck in a never-ending cycle of pleasing people. It's time to discover your worth, believe in yourself, and pursue the happiness you truly deserve. It's time for a more confident, authentic, and joyful you!

Is anxiety getting in the way of living? Do you often wonder if your personal life should be better? Are you living in your past - unable to move forward? Do you find yourself disconnected from yourself or your partner? Do you feel safe in your family? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure about how they are supposed to manage different and all demanding aspects of their day-to-day life including, their time, careers, and their families. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself might look like an easy solution at first, but long term it can create mental and physical challenges.

Specializing in sex counseling. Occasionally all relationships experience a period of stress. That can feel threatening and overwhelming. Whether you feel disconnected, have communication difficulties or have a reason to think your relationship may be over, I can assist you navigate your way back to safety and comfort. I offer a complete array of services to manage your relationships. Among those Premarital Counseling, Marital Counseling, Sex Therapy and Family Mediation Services. My approach tends to be direct, making the most out of each session. I only use methods that have been shown to be effective.

You are a very successful professional, business person, musician, artist or performer. Your clients, fans, adoring public, family or friends heap praise on you for your skills and talent. But inside you feel like a phoney. Can you imagine your insides more easily accepting praise, knowing you have worked hard for it, and it has paid off. You feel so good! Let me grow your self-esteem from the roots up. That's what it's all about. Begin to notice a difference after just a few sessions. Let me help you!

If you are dealing with a crisis, are feeling confused and overwhelmed, or have suffered a loss, or a relationship struggle, then please contact me. I have been counselling 20+ years with adults, and I welcome the privilege of working with you, supporting you to reclaim your inner strength. I believe I combine integrity, compassion and clinical skill to offer you effective, thought provoking therapy. And I will provide you with feedback and tools to make a difference in your current circumstances. I welcome hearing from you.

Do you feel stuck in life? Are you exhausted by intrusive thoughts that just don’t seem to stop no matter how hard you try? Are you someone who suffers from anxiety, sadness and self-esteem issues? Are you having a difficult time with stress management, making decisions to move forward in life, marital conflict, job related problems, difficulty relating to family members or just day-to-day life? My mission is to help you identify your goals and needs, while instilling a feeling of safety, trust and understanding and to foster resilience and direction in the achievement of your goals.

I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step personalized plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.

Welcome! My name is Lina and I am a Registered Social Worker. Life is all about relationships; relationship with ourselves, our parents, our partners, children, friends, neighbors, colleagues, etc. Relationships often bring us joy, purpose and meaning in life but can also be the source of feelings of anger, sadness, grief, worry and disappointment. I am here to help support you with the various relationships in your life and to help you feel more happy and fulfilled.

You are important! I often hear my clients sharing their feelings of not being heard by their loved ones or not knowing where to start in their healing journey. I use self-compassion and your strengths as a starting point to build coping strategies. My goal is to always give you a space to be heard and someone on your team so you know you are not alone. I find the warmth of emotion-focused therapy and integrative approach of psychodynamic therapy combine to create a kind and deep understanding of my clients during their process. Your needs and boundaries are important, together we can work on building confidence and self-advocacy.

I am a professor of psychology and a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying), experienced in the assessment and treatment of individuals with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, overthinking, anger management, traumatic and adverse childhood experiences, stress management, couples and partners with conflicts, pre-marriage and marriage counseling (assessment), relationship problems and breakup, parenting and parent education, parent-teen challenges, children and divorce, personality assessment and difficulties, low self-esteem and self-confidence.

Feeling overwhelmed by all that’s happening around you can lead to burnout as you try to take care of everything and everyone. You may be a queer recent grad stepping into a new job or exploring a new relationship and as much as you’re excited about these changes, there's a disconnect between your wants and needs. Or you may be a mom who feels guilty or ashamed for not doing or being enough, which is starting to show up in ways that are hurting you and those you care most about. If you are someone feeling stuck in patterns of resentment or disappointment, I am here to support you in bringing more balance and joy back into your life.