Therapists Beginning With L in Ontario

Services in French. Only available on Mondays. If you feel the need to talk with someone, without judgment and in a safe way, as well as to be accompanied to better understand your difficulties in various spheres of your life, I am here for you.

Are you experiencing grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, communication issues or anger? Does your relationship need some tweaking or an overall overhaul? Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, isolated or frustrated? Do you need support in your wellness journey to health and restoration? Are you ready to reconnect, get unstuck and experience freedom and joy in life? I am here to help you move forward, achieve your goals and meet the challenges life may have brought your way.

I believe the best approach to client care involves a thorough and sound understanding of both psychological and neuropsychological factors that contribute to individual health. For this reason, I value the assessment process and utilize theoretical assessment knowledge to provide the best care and evidence-based services for my clients. My background in brain-based behaviour, knowledge and application of various neuropsychological/ cognitive theories, and dedication to client-centered assessment ensures comprehensive testing of clients’ needs.

I believe the willingness to reflect and explore one’s inner experience is a key foundation to healing and change. However, it can be challenging to open up and be vulnerable in beginning this process, and I want to acknowledge the courage it took for you to take this first step toward your healing and personal growth. Through a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment to foster self-exploration, awareness, and self-compassion. I use an integrative, client centered approach, and strive to empower all my clients to be active participants in their own journey.

My current practice is focused on substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. I offer an empathic and connective presence and engage each client with unconditional high regard while focusing on evidence-based approaches to healing.

Have you ever found yourself having difficulty regulating your emotions? Have you ever wondered how your childhood or your experiences have impacted you? Hi, I’m Val. I have a passion for helping others process through their life experiences and reconnect with themselves. I have experience working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, coping with anger, understanding attachment, and processing trauma.

People tell me I'm open, caring and friendly. Maybe that's why I went into counselling! I'm very comfortable discussing what may be difficult topics for you, and finding ways to make your relationships better. Specialities include marriage counselling, career counselling, depression and anxiety, sexuality therapy, addictions and body image work. I am non-judgmental about diversity, and committed to helping you learn to make your life more satisfying. I have two graduate degrees, having studied both Communications and Counselling, and many years of helping people to reach their goals. I am also a Registered Psychotherapist in the Province of Ontario.

The goal of psychotherapy is similar to the goal of life, which is to live the best life possible. But life is full of change and challenges, some of which we embrace and even pursue full heartedly, some of which we are initially shocked by but are able to manage with minimal disruption to our lives. At other times such experiences can be disorienting, leaving us feeling lost, confused, hopeless, and at times unable to move forward. If you are feeling stuck in any facet of your life, psychotherapy can be a valuable means of re-orienting yourself.

Need things to change? Life can be tough at times, and navigating through the many challenges alone can be stressful and isolating. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist, with over 18 years of experience in the mental health field (teaching counselling, workshop facilitation, supervising, therapy…) Whether it be searching for meaning and happiness, managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, working through trauma or crises, building relationship skills like conflict management and communication, or finding more work-life balance, I take a client-centred approach to guide and support people in reaching their goals.

Navigating through life can be challenging, especially when you are faced with additional stressors such as anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. With over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health as a nurse and case manager, I have extensive experience helping people through these difficulties. I take an empathic and compassionate approach with each client and work collaboratively to reach therapeutic goals.

Life challenges us with difficult experiences such as divorces, job losses, or the loss of loved ones, and significant changes. I have gone through them, and now I'm here to help you. I offer one-hour consultations in Spanish for only 100 Canadian dollars. You are not alone on this journey; together, we will find answers to overcome the obstacles. Contact me via email or text message. It's time to move forward!

Eating disorders and exercise disorders have devastating effects on the individual suffering and those close to them. As a registered psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of eating and exercise disorders and co-occurring issues, I work collaboratively with clients to meet their own individual therapeutic needs as they bravely journey into full recovery. While I specialize in treating eating disorders, approximately half of my clients come to me with different concerns. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues.

Therapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and challenging. My goal is to help you through any difficulties you are experiencing so that you can have better relationships and feel better about yourself. Topics of interest include depression and anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, self-harming behaviour, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, as well as pet loss.

Accepting New Clients - Are you feeling stunted in your growth journey? As someone who as struggled with their own anxiety, emotions, and sexuality, I know how challenging therapy can be sometimes. The pressure, the expectations, the fit; sometimes it can all be too much when all you want to do is feel a bit lighter. Whether it's working through a break up, coming out to your peers, adjusting to a new job, or just struggling with the day-to-day emotions or tasks, there is room to grow. I believe in finding strengths and learning to utilize them to face challenges, gain self-compassion skills, and enhance personal well-being.

I imagine that you have found yourself here today because you are looking for answers to a multitude of questions. I can imagine too that you might be hurting or struggling and are in need of support and relief. Perhaps you are confused about how you are feeling but know that you are in need of a change. Are you searching for someone to talk to about what you are experiencing? I believe that we all need help at times in our lives and don’t have to go it alone. Together we can explore what exists beneath those questions. Just know that I want to hear from you. I believe that what you have to say and what you are feeling is valid.

My therapy practice is deeply rooted in celebrating 2SLGBTQ identities, neurodivergence, harm reduction, building a better relationship with your body and eating, and unpacking the impacts of trauma. If you tend to intellectualize your emotions and struggle to really feel them, my somatic and arts-based approach may work for you. You may already have a clear idea of what you'd like to discuss in therapy - or you may not! Either way is more than welcome.

Are you seeking to better understand and navigate your relationship with yourself, others, and broader societal dynamics? Do you wish to gain insight into your emotions, needs, and boundaries or gain the tools to courageously express them? Perhaps you want to experiment with your agency or tend to old hurts with compassion and intentionality. If you feel your healing would benefit from working with a queer person of colour committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism, then I would be honoured to walk alongside you. Even at the best of times, life is challenging. Working together can help make the hard things less hard.

Accepting New Clients: Talking to an empathic listener while experiencing distress can be a meaningful step towards well-being. With over 12 years of experience in the mental health field, I help youth, adults, and families achieve their personal goals, optimize their unique strengths, and cultivate resiliency while they navigate life's challenges. I typically work alongside clients experiencing symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and low self-esteem. I'm also employed with a school board and focus my skills in supporting student mental health and attendance.

Do you feel like you are unable to calm? Do you feel anxious and judged by others? Do you feel restless, irritable, and stuck in "on" mode in this ready-to-react mode? Do you have persistent negative thinking, emotional fluctuations, and repeating the same actions and patterns? Do you feel stuck and unable to lift your mood? These are among some of the many symptoms of trauma. Trauma changes the nervous system and the ability to regulate our nervous system is directly correlated with our mental health. EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Somatic therapy can help heal the nervous system, by processing and releasing trauma stored in the body.

We believe that every individual and relationship is unique and deserves personalized care tailored to their specific needs and goals. Our holistic approach to therapy combines evidence-based techniques with the art of human connection, empowering you to overcome current obstacles and unlock your full potential. We welcome individuals and couples from all walks of life; we embrace diversity and promote inclusivity. Our techniques aim to bring about fundamental structural changes in how individuals function, thereby paving the way for lasting and positive change from within.

I believe in each person’s capacity for healing and I endeavour to meet you from a place of curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I work with individuals to process and peacefully resolve past trauma, manage present anxieties, and effectively cope with stressors to engage more fully in their lives. I am an attachment-based practitioner trained in various integrative and relational therapies with a specific focus on trauma recovery and anxiety management.

I work with clients who are dealing with issues such as grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, motor vehicle accidents (MVA's), trauma, communication, relationships as well as career and life transitions. My clients are ready to engage and challenge themselves while being vulnerable in a safe and nonjudgmental space, where together we will help you to be the truest version of yourself in the hope of fostering mental wellness.

I understand psychic and emotional crises as your body’s best effort to cope with what it is experiencing. All of our behaviours and impulses make sense if we bring a warm curiosity to the bigger picture of your life, your body, your mind and your lived experience. I work to co-create a space where you new stories about yourself can emerge, stories that are more expansive, generous and allowing of what you have lived through. Whether you are working through addiction, compulsive behaviour and thinking, anxiety, depression, grief, ruptures or general existential confusion, I am here to hold it with you.

Do you feel like you don’t really know your child or teen anymore? Is your child or teen acting differently than they used to? Do you feel like something is going on inside of them but they won’t open up to you? Are they acting out in ways that are disruptive at school, home or in life in general? If your attempts to get through to them leave you feeling more and more frustrated and lost, sometimes bringing in a caring professional can help. Getting your child or teen the help they need is the most loving thing to do. Whatever the reason you are considering counseling for your child, teen or family, I believe I can help.