Therapists in L1H
Psychological & Counselling Services Group
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Oshawa, ON L1H
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.
Heather Boorsma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MACP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H
Accepting new clients – Whether its relationship conflict, work stress, self-esteem issues, or a general sense of dissatisfaction with how things have turned out, life's challenges can feel frightening and destabilizing. This often leads to questions about who we are and how to move forwards. I help individuals of all ages move through mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma into finding their inner resilience, turning life's most challenging moments into opportunities for self-discovery, learning, and growth. You can't rewrite your story, but you can take control of how you write your next chapter.
Accepting new clients – Whether its relationship conflict, work stress, self-esteem issues, or a general sense of dissatisfaction with how things have turned out, life's challenges can feel frightening and destabilizing. This often leads to questions about who we are and how to move forwards. I help individuals of all ages move through mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma into finding their inner resilience, turning life's most challenging moments into opportunities for self-discovery, learning, and growth. You can't rewrite your story, but you can take control of how you write your next chapter.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Oshawa, ON L1H (Online Only)
Currently, we provide online counseling services exclusively, featuring a talented team of counselors from diverse backgrounds who can tackle a wide range of mental health issues. Our primary goal is to nurture the holistic well-being of our clients, addressing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects through exceptional counseling services. We cater to individuals, couples, and families, tailoring our approach for each unique client. In the event of client dissatisfaction with a therapist, we pledge to either find an appropriate replacement or suggest an unaffiliated alternative expert to ensure their needs are met.
Currently, we provide online counseling services exclusively, featuring a talented team of counselors from diverse backgrounds who can tackle a wide range of mental health issues. Our primary goal is to nurture the holistic well-being of our clients, addressing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects through exceptional counseling services. We cater to individuals, couples, and families, tailoring our approach for each unique client. In the event of client dissatisfaction with a therapist, we pledge to either find an appropriate replacement or suggest an unaffiliated alternative expert to ensure their needs are met.
Vanessa Robson Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H
Vanessa Robson Therapy is comprised of a team of engaging and experienced psychotherapists who offer support to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We provide in-person therapy to our Durham region community within our office located in downtown Brooklin and virtually to residents across Ontario.
Vanessa Robson Therapy is comprised of a team of engaging and experienced psychotherapists who offer support to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We provide in-person therapy to our Durham region community within our office located in downtown Brooklin and virtually to residents across Ontario.
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Teen Counsellors
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.