Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Whitby, ON
Are you considering an assessment but don’t know if one would be beneficial to you? Or maybe you or your child were just assessed and you’re wondering what to do next? With over 15 years experience working with kids and families, I want to help you figure out the next steps. Best of all, we have FOUR different offices located across Central and Southern Ontario so we can work efficiently, maximizing your time, which means there is NO Wait List.
Are you considering an assessment but don’t know if one would be beneficial to you? Or maybe you or your child were just assessed and you’re wondering what to do next? With over 15 years experience working with kids and families, I want to help you figure out the next steps. Best of all, we have FOUR different offices located across Central and Southern Ontario so we can work efficiently, maximizing your time, which means there is NO Wait List.
Positive Kids is a provider of holistic ADHD treatment for children and their families. We are the creators of a unique model called "LEPS." Our model tackles the complications associated with ADHD with a very high success rate. The acronym stands for LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, PARENTING, SOCIAL skills. We begin by assessing your child’s ADHD symptoms before we go into a more in-depth discovery of what your child’s individual needs are. Once we have determined the initial requirements, we set up a schedule for you & your child, breaking down each part of the program.
Positive Kids is a provider of holistic ADHD treatment for children and their families. We are the creators of a unique model called "LEPS." Our model tackles the complications associated with ADHD with a very high success rate. The acronym stands for LEARNING, EMOTIONAL, PARENTING, SOCIAL skills. We begin by assessing your child’s ADHD symptoms before we go into a more in-depth discovery of what your child’s individual needs are. Once we have determined the initial requirements, we set up a schedule for you & your child, breaking down each part of the program.
I am a compassionate, understanding, non-judgmental counsellor who believes everyone has the right to wellness and balance. I provide insurance-friendly counselling for individuals, couples, families and children. My special area of focus is in helping my clients to free themselves from their painful, traumatic pasts and to achieve personal balance and wellness as they create a fresh start in life. Often, emotional and physical pain is resolved from the inside out as my clients and I interact, and as we work together to arrive at a deeper understanding of their condition and the solutions they seek.
I am a compassionate, understanding, non-judgmental counsellor who believes everyone has the right to wellness and balance. I provide insurance-friendly counselling for individuals, couples, families and children. My special area of focus is in helping my clients to free themselves from their painful, traumatic pasts and to achieve personal balance and wellness as they create a fresh start in life. Often, emotional and physical pain is resolved from the inside out as my clients and I interact, and as we work together to arrive at a deeper understanding of their condition and the solutions they seek.
Our focus at Dr. Lin & Associates is achieving growth and healthy change, and to this end, we provide a variety of services that allow our clients to develop the skills they need to meet their goals. Our speciality is in providing accurate assessments for children, adolescents and adults, to provide important clarity in deciding on treatment options and supports at school and work. They can also bring great insight to our clients and their families to understand the unique way they are wired and what can bring out their very best. We also provide follow-up parenting/individual coaching or in-home services after the assessments.
Our focus at Dr. Lin & Associates is achieving growth and healthy change, and to this end, we provide a variety of services that allow our clients to develop the skills they need to meet their goals. Our speciality is in providing accurate assessments for children, adolescents and adults, to provide important clarity in deciding on treatment options and supports at school and work. They can also bring great insight to our clients and their families to understand the unique way they are wired and what can bring out their very best. We also provide follow-up parenting/individual coaching or in-home services after the assessments.
Karen McKenna-Quayle
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, BEd, DSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1M (Online Only)
Life can be difficult, but you don't have to face your problems alone. Recognizing your vulnerability and seeking help takes courage, and you can take steps toward self-empowerment starting today. If you are considering making changes to create a life that inspires you, I am here for support. I provide evidence-based treatment to reduce anxiety and depression, build executive function skills, increase self-confidence, and heal past trauma. I can also help you access programs and resources, including the Disability Tax Credit, provincial, and federal grants.
Life can be difficult, but you don't have to face your problems alone. Recognizing your vulnerability and seeking help takes courage, and you can take steps toward self-empowerment starting today. If you are considering making changes to create a life that inspires you, I am here for support. I provide evidence-based treatment to reduce anxiety and depression, build executive function skills, increase self-confidence, and heal past trauma. I can also help you access programs and resources, including the Disability Tax Credit, provincial, and federal grants.
If you feel unhappy with where you’re at in your life and don’t want to burden others with your problems, therapy can help. Feeling that you are not alone and that someone understands you is critical to starting to feel better. Even though it may not feel like it right now, you can become stronger and feel better.
If you feel unhappy with where you’re at in your life and don’t want to burden others with your problems, therapy can help. Feeling that you are not alone and that someone understands you is critical to starting to feel better. Even though it may not feel like it right now, you can become stronger and feel better.
Nicole Staite
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MA, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1R (Online Only)
My work as a clinician is grounded in the belief that people DESERVE therapy which means that YOU deserve a space to feel seen and heard and YOU deserve a space to process your past/current/future experiences with a non-biased professional. I offer you a modern, individualized and HUMAN approach to therapy where we work collaboratively to explore limiting beliefs, unhelpful thought/emotion & behavioral patterns and process life's challenges AND wins together so that you can stop living for the next best thing and start living for today. I am here to help you do the work necessary to feel unstuck, hopeful and in control again.
My work as a clinician is grounded in the belief that people DESERVE therapy which means that YOU deserve a space to feel seen and heard and YOU deserve a space to process your past/current/future experiences with a non-biased professional. I offer you a modern, individualized and HUMAN approach to therapy where we work collaboratively to explore limiting beliefs, unhelpful thought/emotion & behavioral patterns and process life's challenges AND wins together so that you can stop living for the next best thing and start living for today. I am here to help you do the work necessary to feel unstuck, hopeful and in control again.
At New Beginnings, clients have the opportunity to explore their strengths and limitations in a safe, confidential, and accepting environment. We provide assessment, intervention, and treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults who exhibit symptoms of inattention, concentration difficulty, memory impairment, hyperactivity, poor academic performance, and learning disabilities. We offer group therapy programs for children diagnosed with Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Anxiety. In addition, we offer therapy and assessments through WSIB.
At New Beginnings, clients have the opportunity to explore their strengths and limitations in a safe, confidential, and accepting environment. We provide assessment, intervention, and treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults who exhibit symptoms of inattention, concentration difficulty, memory impairment, hyperactivity, poor academic performance, and learning disabilities. We offer group therapy programs for children diagnosed with Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Anxiety. In addition, we offer therapy and assessments through WSIB.
Diane M Cassidy
Registered Psychotherapist, RN, BA, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Whitby, ON L1N (Online Only)
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
We provide individual psychotherapy, couple therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, psychological and vocational assessment and psycho-educational assessment and intervention. We can help you and your family cope with and overcome life challenges, relationship conflicts, traumas, and mental health concerns. Our services are provided by registered psychologists, registered psychotherapists and experienced masters/doctoral clinicians under supervision.
We provide individual psychotherapy, couple therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, psychological and vocational assessment and psycho-educational assessment and intervention. We can help you and your family cope with and overcome life challenges, relationship conflicts, traumas, and mental health concerns. Our services are provided by registered psychologists, registered psychotherapists and experienced masters/doctoral clinicians under supervision.
Lately, have you been feeling less and less like the person you once were? You feel disconnected from the life that used to bring you joy and satisfaction. Perhaps you’ve experienced a dramatic life event or transition that has brought about this change? You’ve moved, ended school, started a new job, or begun a new relationship. Maybe it is more related to the loss of something or someone in your life. Possibly the change has been more subtle and unexplainable, and you just don’t feel like yourself anymore. I can help. I understand that life can throw us curveballs that we are rarely ready for.
Lately, have you been feeling less and less like the person you once were? You feel disconnected from the life that used to bring you joy and satisfaction. Perhaps you’ve experienced a dramatic life event or transition that has brought about this change? You’ve moved, ended school, started a new job, or begun a new relationship. Maybe it is more related to the loss of something or someone in your life. Possibly the change has been more subtle and unexplainable, and you just don’t feel like yourself anymore. I can help. I understand that life can throw us curveballs that we are rarely ready for.
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Accepting New Clients! Here at Mindful Mental Health, we have multiple clinicians who bring a diverse range of experience and expertise. Our therapists are continuously learning and growing alongside their clients. We work with ALL ages (children to adults) and a wide range of different presenting concerns. You are not alone on your journey. Set up a free 15-minute, no obligation phone call to match with your therapist today!
Accepting New Clients! Here at Mindful Mental Health, we have multiple clinicians who bring a diverse range of experience and expertise. Our therapists are continuously learning and growing alongside their clients. We work with ALL ages (children to adults) and a wide range of different presenting concerns. You are not alone on your journey. Set up a free 15-minute, no obligation phone call to match with your therapist today!
It takes courage to begin therapy, and yet it is also your first step towards bringing about the change you desire. It takes belief in self that you are capable of becoming the person you want to be. I work with you to provide a safe, supportive environment that is based on trust that allows you to realize your own potential for growth beyond the difficulties you face. I have witnessed countless times clients who have shown how much they can overcome. Together we apply a mindfulness therapeutic approach, grounded in efficacy-based techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Therapy and other.
It takes courage to begin therapy, and yet it is also your first step towards bringing about the change you desire. It takes belief in self that you are capable of becoming the person you want to be. I work with you to provide a safe, supportive environment that is based on trust that allows you to realize your own potential for growth beyond the difficulties you face. I have witnessed countless times clients who have shown how much they can overcome. Together we apply a mindfulness therapeutic approach, grounded in efficacy-based techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Therapy and other.
Voice Of Hope Counselling & Wellness Ltd.
Registered Psychotherapist, BTh, MACP, D Min
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Whitby, ON L1M
Hugh Watkins works alongside a team of medical doctors as a psychotherapist/psychologist and counsellor. He is exuberant, motivating, passionate and has an infectious sense of humor. Hugh wraps a commanding presence around a gentle heart being able to deliver powerful messages that help people overcome the many issues that life may bring their way.
Hugh Watkins works alongside a team of medical doctors as a psychotherapist/psychologist and counsellor. He is exuberant, motivating, passionate and has an infectious sense of humor. Hugh wraps a commanding presence around a gentle heart being able to deliver powerful messages that help people overcome the many issues that life may bring their way.
With over 15 years of experience in family and children’s mental health, and another 10 beyond that in child development/care, I realize that life happens in many forms, with everyone experiencing and perceiving it differently. I see everyone as an individual, whose shoes I can never walk in, but hopefully I can support and walk beside for a time. All people are challenged in their lifetime, but for individuals and their families who have special needs, this is an on-going quest.
With over 15 years of experience in family and children’s mental health, and another 10 beyond that in child development/care, I realize that life happens in many forms, with everyone experiencing and perceiving it differently. I see everyone as an individual, whose shoes I can never walk in, but hopefully I can support and walk beside for a time. All people are challenged in their lifetime, but for individuals and their families who have special needs, this is an on-going quest.
Accepting NEW patients-therapy for kids, youth & adults! Are you/your kids suffering from anxiety, depression or trauma? Have trouble regulating emotions? Do you/your kids find it hard to focus or withdrawing/isolating? Are your kids pressurized by their peers or getting into trouble at school? I can help. I am here to help you find healthy coping mechanisms, have a safe & supportive outlet and help you reach your goals. Therapy can be difficult for some individuals; however I am able to build a strong rapport & encourage clients to feel comfortable sharing their story. I can help you accomplish goals + reach your full potential
Accepting NEW patients-therapy for kids, youth & adults! Are you/your kids suffering from anxiety, depression or trauma? Have trouble regulating emotions? Do you/your kids find it hard to focus or withdrawing/isolating? Are your kids pressurized by their peers or getting into trouble at school? I can help. I am here to help you find healthy coping mechanisms, have a safe & supportive outlet and help you reach your goals. Therapy can be difficult for some individuals; however I am able to build a strong rapport & encourage clients to feel comfortable sharing their story. I can help you accomplish goals + reach your full potential
Genesis Counselling Services INC
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Whitby, ON L1N
Are you feeling tired or sick of feeling sick and tired? From struggles with parenting, relationships and all of the other challenges life can throw our way, you may feel stuck- not sure what to do or where to turn. It’s time for a fresh start and a new beginning. With support, your teen can learn new ways to cope -and you can develop confidence in your parenting. Perhaps you want to improve your relationship with your partner. Or you’re longing for more energy and joy in your life. At Genesis Counselling, I provide services to teens, adults, couples, and families that address the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.
Are you feeling tired or sick of feeling sick and tired? From struggles with parenting, relationships and all of the other challenges life can throw our way, you may feel stuck- not sure what to do or where to turn. It’s time for a fresh start and a new beginning. With support, your teen can learn new ways to cope -and you can develop confidence in your parenting. Perhaps you want to improve your relationship with your partner. Or you’re longing for more energy and joy in your life. At Genesis Counselling, I provide services to teens, adults, couples, and families that address the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.
Hi, My name is Jean Henry and I practice counseling and therapy in Scarborough and Oshawa under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist or Registered Psychological Associate who are members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I am a clinical counsellor holding a Ph.D. in International Counselling, is certified in Pastoral Care (CPC) and is a General Practice Psychotherapist (GPP). I specialize in marriage and family counselling, conflict resolution, also with an emphasis on anger management grief and bereavement therapy.
Hi, My name is Jean Henry and I practice counseling and therapy in Scarborough and Oshawa under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist or Registered Psychological Associate who are members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I am a clinical counsellor holding a Ph.D. in International Counselling, is certified in Pastoral Care (CPC) and is a General Practice Psychotherapist (GPP). I specialize in marriage and family counselling, conflict resolution, also with an emphasis on anger management grief and bereavement therapy.
We are a team of independent therapists that believe in the importance of finding the right fit between therapist and client. Feeling connected and comfortable with your therapist is critical in ensuring your mental and emotional health needs are met. We will be there for you every step of your journey. We believe in therapist accountability and that no one can fail at therapy. Our diverse experience and specialties enable us to offer effective therapeutic services to all ages from the comfort of your home or in our office.
We are a team of independent therapists that believe in the importance of finding the right fit between therapist and client. Feeling connected and comfortable with your therapist is critical in ensuring your mental and emotional health needs are met. We will be there for you every step of your journey. We believe in therapist accountability and that no one can fail at therapy. Our diverse experience and specialties enable us to offer effective therapeutic services to all ages from the comfort of your home or in our office.
Good counselling starts with a safe and caring environment created by the therapist. I am a counsellor that creates a respectful place for you to learn new skills and explore ways new methods to think different and solve lifes challenges, followed by feeling better. There is no reason to continue to suffer from unwanted anxiety or depression. Or from a problem that seems too larger to tackle. Small steps add up, the first is search help.
Good counselling starts with a safe and caring environment created by the therapist. I am a counsellor that creates a respectful place for you to learn new skills and explore ways new methods to think different and solve lifes challenges, followed by feeling better. There is no reason to continue to suffer from unwanted anxiety or depression. Or from a problem that seems too larger to tackle. Small steps add up, the first is search help.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.