ADHD Therapists in M5R

Why does being me feel so difficult sometimes? If you’re asking this question, perhaps it’s because what used to help you cope with life is no longer working. Breaking generational patterns is hard, yet so rewarding! This is a unique journey for women of color, and sometimes we need to be held in ways only other women of color can understand. I can help you process intergenerational trauma and unlearn harmful patterns, while holding space for the impact of colonial oppression on your mental health.

Many folks come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, or disconnected from their emotions or behaviours. They find themselves feeling triggered in relationships, or shy away from sharing their authentic selves with others. Some have significant struggles with their focus and can't consistently complete tasks they know are well within their abilities. When we don't know how or why this happens, a sense of powerlessness and shame creeps into our lives. Trust me, I understand confronting these issues is challenging and vulnerable. Changing these patterns is very possible and may be some of the most important work you do in your life.

Greetings! I am a Muslim, queer-allied, trauma focused therapist. No matter where you are in your journey, I welcome you to explore, reflect on, and create a compassionate relationship with your inner world. I draw primarily from a dialectical behavioral and attachment framework, as well as parts work and psychodynamics. These frameworks are useful for anyone grappling with trauma, depression/anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, and others. My goal is to empower clients to build internal capacity and strengthen their relationship with their internal landscape to better cope with the realities of the world.

People begin to heal when they feel seen, heard and understood in a no-judgment zone. Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Perfectionism, and Attachment Trauma are the areas that I specialize in. My practice philosophy believes in the importance in getting to the root (the 'why') of the challenges that you are experiencing; which usually stem from childhood. I can help you to process and make connections between your history and the impact it may be having on you now; learn effective ways of coping, and shift maladaptive thoughts (i.e. strong inner critic) and behaviours (i.e procrastination) to ones that are more adaptive and healthy.

Are you seeking a thoughtful and compassionate therapist to support you in your mental health journey? Please get in touch! I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist, broadly interested in working with individuals and couples who are struggling with life transitions, challenges to identity, low mood, anxiety, and difficulty breaking out of particular patterns of behaviour.

I work with adults and youth 12+. I have particular experience supporting neurodivergent folks who may be experiencing mental health challenges related to ADHD or ASD, such as burnout, substance use, anxiety and depression, school avoidance, feelings of isolation, relationship challenges, overwhelm, family conflict. I also work with families and caregivers of young people to help support family cohesion.

When we strive to be independent “high achievers”, it can feel natural to diminish and intellectualize emotions. We become skilled in managing the feelings of others, while minimizing our own needs. We might understand what is causing us pain, but feel stuck or overwhelmed about taking action. I offer non-judgemental space for individuals and couples to explore their experiences with nuance and compassion. My areas of focus are ADHD, relationships, perfectionism, anxiety, career concerns, racial identity, grief. Together, we'll cultivate resilience and self-awareness, moving you towards where you want to be.

My practice focusses on adults who are themselves living with high functioning autism and/or HSP and/or ADHD. The sessions provide opportunities to talk in detail about one’s own unique experiences living with ASD or ADHD with someone who gets you. Engaging guided explorations lead to the revelation of blind spots and the discovery of ways to see things from new perspectives. Collaborative development of tailor-made strategies helps with communication, boundary-setting and the management of daily challenges. Sessions are free from judgement and you are supported to work at your own pace.

My heart is for those who are overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, struggling, and disconnected. Your story has made you who you are, but it doesn’t have to define your future. I believe you are the expert on your experience and my role is to help you find yourself again. During my years working with survivors of intimate partner violence, I developed a passion for supporting people through their personal journey of growth and healing. As a mother of four teens and young adults with ADHD and ASD, I am dedicated to helping individuals and families understand neurodiversity and learn to flourish.

I would like to welcome you into a safe and attentive environment where the focus is on you, the client, and our collaborative journey towards your therapeutic goals. I offer a warm and inclusive space where we can engage in heartfelt conversations while fostering a deep understanding of your experiences and the moments that have shaped you, your life and your journey. Together, we'll collaborate to create a fresh framework for self-development and understanding within a caring and compassionate environment.

I often work alongside people who feel that they don’t quite fit in: Teens and young adults who would identify themselves as creatives, and who have a unique set of struggles and strengths. Some are dealing with issues related to identity and self-understanding, and others are doing their best to manage the depth and complexity of their emotional landscape. I see a lot of deep thinkers, over-analyzers, perfectionists, and clients battling self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Anxiety and/or ADHD symptoms can be intertwined with these struggles.

I am an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. As someone with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges of living with ADHD. My focus is working with children, teens, families, and adults with ADHD. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I utilize effective strategies to help you overcome difficulties experienced at home, school, and/or the workplace.

Do you want to find a way out of the stress, fear, and sadness that you’re going through? Find some peace and comfort? Maybe you feel hopeless and overwhelmed. It can be scary and tiring, an uphill battle, and you feel like you will collapse and shatter at any time. When you face all this fatigue, despair, and frustration, you wish you could confide in a trusted person and get some support. I can be that support person for you, so that you can make sense of your world, find peace, and reclaim control. You don’t have to feel so helpless anymore.

Life is challenging. People often seek therapy in its most challenging moments. As your therapist, I will not only provide support, but help you derive meaning from these challenges. I work with individuals facing challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, sexuality, gender identity, attachment style, interpersonal relationships, codependency, life transitions, grief, existential issues, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, and trauma.

For those feeling unfulfilled, stuck, not quite themselves, or struggling with emotional regulation, I welcome you. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, childhood sexual abuse, relational and developmental trauma, and personal relationships. I utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities including psychodynamic, mindfulness, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and emotionally-focused approaches. I provide a space for clients that is free of judgment, inclusive, and empowering.

I understand that seeking therapy can be a difficult first step to take. I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to navigate the various stressors in their lives and the difficult emotions they may be experiencing. I am a Registered Social Worker, working with children, teenagers and adolescents. I utilize a strengths-based, collaborative and empathetic therapeutic approach to support clients in recognizing their potential and increasing their well-being.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to live with big feelings, and we need to find healthy or different ways to cope. I have a decade of individual and family therapy experience working in both the public sector and private. I support 18+ teenagers, young adults and families through various challenges including anxiety, ADHD, emotion dysregulation, grief, and relationship conflicts. Whether it is a one-time session, brief work, or ongoing sessions, I believe everyone can use support at one time or another.

Do you struggle to regulate or make sense of your emotions? Whether you've been stuck in in a state fight, flight, or freeze or oscillate between all three, I'd love to connect! I work primarily with millennial & GenZ folks navigating BPD, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, grief, complex trauma and PTSD, relationships, breakups, and emotionally immature parents. I believe in working collaboratively with my clients and I always prioritize building and maintaining a secure and friendly therapeutic relationship. My strength comes in the form of curating effective coping skills to suit your individual needs.

My practice offers counselling to young people, adults and specialized separation/parenting services for families. Challenges experienced by clients may include: navigating family change, stress, anxiety, peer/romantic relationships, self-regulation, and managing behaviours (ADHD, OCD, ODD). As a Collaborative Family Professional, I work with parents wanting to minimize conflict for their family as they go through transition and change. I provide emotional support throughout the out-of-court process, help caregivers build skills to co-parent, and neutrally facilitate meetings during the collaborative process.