Therapists in M5R
Leigh Simpson-Ahwanaquot
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
I have survived many things in life, from abuses, teen parenting, and gun violence to late in life mental health diagnosis and everything in between.
Are you searching for an anti-colonial healing experience? Do you want to heal parts of self through a different perspective? Or are you struggling with intersectional issues and traumas that impact important relationships and connections in your life? Or are you just ready to live your best life? The Wounded Healer is about 'Indigenous relational healing' and it starts from within. It's for anyone who wants to heal the hurt we carry inside, impacting the relationship we have with ourselves and others. it is also, for anyone who's life experiences and/or traumas impact our most valued relationships, and connections we have in life.
I have survived many things in life, from abuses, teen parenting, and gun violence to late in life mental health diagnosis and everything in between.
Are you searching for an anti-colonial healing experience? Do you want to heal parts of self through a different perspective? Or are you struggling with intersectional issues and traumas that impact important relationships and connections in your life? Or are you just ready to live your best life? The Wounded Healer is about 'Indigenous relational healing' and it starts from within. It's for anyone who wants to heal the hurt we carry inside, impacting the relationship we have with ourselves and others. it is also, for anyone who's life experiences and/or traumas impact our most valued relationships, and connections we have in life.
Sally C Wright
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, DCTP, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
It is said that two heads are better than one but for many this is hard to accept. You may be very successful in certain parts of your life and this may make it easier for you to push other, troubling issues aside. This strategy never works indefinitely and ultimately your issues will begin to manifest in other areas of your life.Therapy can help. It will leave you better able to understand your challenges and, perhaps more importantly, to face them with new vigor.
It is said that two heads are better than one but for many this is hard to accept. You may be very successful in certain parts of your life and this may make it easier for you to push other, troubling issues aside. This strategy never works indefinitely and ultimately your issues will begin to manifest in other areas of your life.Therapy can help. It will leave you better able to understand your challenges and, perhaps more importantly, to face them with new vigor.
Nancy Hunter
Art Therapist, RP, RCAT, CHT, EFT-Adv, NLP-MP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
I can help you make the changes within yourself and your life that you want to make, more easily and quickly than you would think. People find me easy to talk to, kind and insightful, in a way that helps you sort through and clarify your own thoughts and feelings, and find your way without imposing any particular direction. I can guide you through effective processes and techniques that really help, and teach you skills that you can use between sessions to help yourself and to move through your process more easily, and take with you as lifelong resources.
I can help you make the changes within yourself and your life that you want to make, more easily and quickly than you would think. People find me easy to talk to, kind and insightful, in a way that helps you sort through and clarify your own thoughts and feelings, and find your way without imposing any particular direction. I can guide you through effective processes and techniques that really help, and teach you skills that you can use between sessions to help yourself and to move through your process more easily, and take with you as lifelong resources.
Patricia A Thompson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
My aim is to help individuals, couples and families to reach their full potential. Many individuals experience difficulties after a marriage breakdown, job layoff, mid-life crisis, an accident or serious disease, the death of a close relative or friend, a business failure and so on. Emotional and behavioural problems affect individuals from all walks of life, at all income levels, and at all ages. Services provided by mental health professionals are an integral part of one's complete health care.
I help people go from feeling stuck in some area of their lives to achieving their own definition of success.
My aim is to help individuals, couples and families to reach their full potential. Many individuals experience difficulties after a marriage breakdown, job layoff, mid-life crisis, an accident or serious disease, the death of a close relative or friend, a business failure and so on. Emotional and behavioural problems affect individuals from all walks of life, at all income levels, and at all ages. Services provided by mental health professionals are an integral part of one's complete health care.
I help people go from feeling stuck in some area of their lives to achieving their own definition of success.
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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.