Strength-Based Therapists in Thornhill, ON

Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, down, anxious, stressed, or seeking answers? Would you like to improve your health and well-being and create deeper healing, improved relationships, lasting change, and transformation in your life? Perhaps you find yourself lacking time, focus, energy, drive, connection, and have no idea how to start improving things. We all have times in life when we may feel this way. With everything going on in the world these days, it's not easy to not feel this way. But you can finally stop trying to do it all alone now. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.

Hi, I'm Heather Senst a psychotherapist (under the supervision of Dr. Kim Edwards, C.Psych) at MindFit, a leading psychology clinic (or as prefer to say, "mental health gym"). Just like a "typical" gym, MindFit was designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. From day one, I will do everything I can ensure to ensure you (or your child) feel heard, supported and valued. My apporach is structured (with weekly handouts), evidence-based, and designed to help you (or your child) develop practical and effective skills and strategies to not only cope, but thrive!

Help for anger, ADHD, and ADHD-related relationship challenges. I provide counselling for adults, teens, and children struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and ADHD. I also provide counselling, support, and guidance for family members of individuals with ADHD to help navigate the many challenges and concerns that come up in relationships impacted by ADHD. I’m committed to working with my clients in a way that helps them feel truly heard and understood and helping people move towards real change in their lives.

Has your anxiety left you stuck in a relentless cycle of worrying, obsessing, and avoiding? Have you been suffering from panic attacks and fear having another one? Are you struggling with crippling shyness and feelings of insecurity? Do you find yourself obsessing about contamination, the well-being of yourself or others, your sexuality or relationships, or the sense of needing things to be “just right?” Do you find yourself desperately attempting to get rid of these thoughts and feelings? Are you ashamed of these thoughts and worry that they mean something about you? I want to assure you of one thing - you are NOT your thoughts.

My name is Risa Reisman and I am the founder of RR Social Work. I am a Registered Social Worker who helps individuals find ways to live with the changes and challenges that have been the result of mental health issues. My clients choose me because of the safe environment I provide for them to be their authentic selves and the unique way that I help them develop the necessary tools to work through life's challenges.

I believe therapy is first and foremost about human connection. I endeavour to create a safe, compassionate, warm, and authentic environment. I will meet you where you are and learn about what motivates you. We will work to develop an understanding of your strengths, your goals, and your wants and needs. We will also learn together about what gets in the way of the things that are most important and meaningful to you.

With 9 years of bedside experience in various specialties as a registered nurse at some of the top hospitals in the country, I bring a wealth of knowledge and compassion to my practice. I am also a clinical instructor and professor at several major universities and colleges, where I have guided and mentored aspiring healthcare professionals.

Are you experiencing stress and anxiety in your work, school, or interpersonal relationships? I work with post-secondary students and individuals to support them in coping effectively with these challenges. I am dedicated to enhancing your well-being through improved interpersonal relationships, and supporting you in navigating the unique and sometimes complex experiences that come with being connected to others. I offer support in several areas, including setting boundaries, addressing insecure attachment in romantic relationships, managing friendships, and handling various relationship-related difficulties.

I am a registered Social Worker and have worked primarily with children, teenagers, and young adults over the past eleven years. I am passionate about what I do, and my strengths lie in my ability to connect with others to enhance their overall well-being. I focus primarily on supporting clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties and low self-esteem. I consider myself extremely privileged to work in this field and approach each client with compassion and understanding.

Chances are that you may be experiencing some stress, dissatisfaction or disenchantment in your life. These are completely normal facets of the human condition and looking into some outside supports is one step to address these often difficult feelings. I acknowledge that this can be a frightening process and want to assure you that I will meet you where you are at; in a safe, kind, genuine and non-judgmental space. I have over 14 years of counselling and therapy experience in hospitals, community and government settings. I have helped individuals of different ages, backgrounds and cultural groups with a wide range of difficulties.

Accepting new clients! Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, and ability to function? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pressures of living up to someone else’s standards, just getting through the day, or the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you hope that your life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about overcoming difficult relationships, working through losses, and finding their place in life

I am Registered Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children and their parents in what I believe is the hardest job – parenting! It takes real courage and sacrifice to reach out and ask for help. Whether you are looking to help yourself or your child, this process brings up many challenging feelings. My hope is to support you and/or your child to look inward and navigate these emotions and identify the feelings that have been getting in the way. Instead of avoiding these feelings, we will work together to process them with the ultimate goal of experiencing real change, for yourself and your relationships

One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Allow me to help you navigate your emotions, untangle your thoughts and explore new ways of coping. Your glimpse of hope is out there, let's find it together.

I believe that we all have the capacity for personal growth and change. I align with a humanistic approach to healing – that we are striving toward more fulfilling lives. I believe that we have within ourselves a treasure trove of resources that can help us grow. I aim to help you build resilience, inner strength, and self-compassion, while also guiding you towards a more fulfilling life. It is important to me that you feel heard, respected and worthy.

Life can take many twists and turns. Sometimes the paths we take can feel overwhelming and burdensome. Your struggles may include anxiety, depression, irritability/anger, stress, relationship difficulties, life transition issues, or low self-esteem, to name just a few. The good news is...life can look and feel very different. Using a variety of evidence based treatment modalities such as cognitive behaviour therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy, I will support you in learning new coping skills, building healthier relationships, and improving your self-confidence and resiliency.

At some point in most relationships, couples experience conflict and sexual disconnection. I help individuals/couples struggling with verbal & sexual communication so they can develop healthier relationships and/or increased sexual connectedness. Are you struggling with communication issues? Conflict? Differences in desire? Illness? Trust issues? Arousal issues? Sexual trauma? I can help you gain insight into your challenges and provide tools to strengthen communication and improve sexual/ intimacy experiences. I help clients with medical issues such as cancer and chronic pain cope so you can have an increased quality of life.

Hi, I'm Kamie Cheng, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). With my 20 years of experience working in art instruction and community engagement, I bring a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to my therapeutic practice. Life can be complex, and if you're feeling lost or frustrated, you're not alone. In our sessions, I'll walk alongside you, respecting your pace and unique approach to overcoming challenges. My practice is grounded in trauma and culturally-informed perspectives, shaped by years of working with diverse populations including - adults, students, parents, artists, LGBTQ+ , & immigrants.

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 a professor of psychology and a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) with expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, (AUDHD), emotion regulation, anxiety, overthinking, anger management, traumatic experiences, stress management, couples and partners in conflict, pre-marriage and marriage counseling, relationship and breakups, parent education, parent-teen challenges, children and divorce, personality assessments, and low self-esteem and self-confidence.