Body Positivity Therapists in Milton, ON
As a dedicated and empathetic therapist, I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals of all ages to explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and foster meaningful relationships. I help children, teens, adults and couples unlock their full potential, develop coping strategies and cultivate resilience. As a mother of four children I have lots of experience in my personal life and I have extensive training and experience working with different modalities to find the right one for each client to help them process difficult emotions and overcome challenges to live the best life possible.
As a dedicated and empathetic therapist, I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals of all ages to explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and foster meaningful relationships. I help children, teens, adults and couples unlock their full potential, develop coping strategies and cultivate resilience. As a mother of four children I have lots of experience in my personal life and I have extensive training and experience working with different modalities to find the right one for each client to help them process difficult emotions and overcome challenges to live the best life possible.
Bliss Milton Counselling + Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Milton, ON L9T
Are you open to self-exploration and growth, are you seeking support with navigating life's challenges or are you looking for a way to live your life more fully? At Bliss, we specialize in improving the relationship our clients have with themselves and others. We're here to unpack addiction or substance use, anxiety, communication, conflict, depression, grief, life changes, parenting and caregiving, sexual desires and intimacy, stress, trauma, and more. Using anti-oppressive, community driven and evidence-based approaches, you will learn new perspectives, build deeper connections, and find the motivation to embrace change.
Are you open to self-exploration and growth, are you seeking support with navigating life's challenges or are you looking for a way to live your life more fully? At Bliss, we specialize in improving the relationship our clients have with themselves and others. We're here to unpack addiction or substance use, anxiety, communication, conflict, depression, grief, life changes, parenting and caregiving, sexual desires and intimacy, stress, trauma, and more. Using anti-oppressive, community driven and evidence-based approaches, you will learn new perspectives, build deeper connections, and find the motivation to embrace change.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress? Are they experiencing difficulty at home or at school? We are here to help! Our experienced therapists aim to provide a safe place for children, teens, parents and families to work on their goals and to move towards feeling better. Child Therapy Halton provides Psychotherapy services to children (2-10), adolescents (11-18), young adults (19-23), parents, and families. Our therapists are able to treat a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, difficulty coping, trauma, parental divorce or separation, adoption, ADHD/ LD's and more.
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress? Are they experiencing difficulty at home or at school? We are here to help! Our experienced therapists aim to provide a safe place for children, teens, parents and families to work on their goals and to move towards feeling better. Child Therapy Halton provides Psychotherapy services to children (2-10), adolescents (11-18), young adults (19-23), parents, and families. Our therapists are able to treat a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, difficulty coping, trauma, parental divorce or separation, adoption, ADHD/ LD's and more.
Maggie Pettit
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T
I am a highly empathetic therapist whose main focus is the development of a therapeutic relationship with my clients. I understand how difficult starting therapy can be, I encourage my clients to set the pace and proceed at whatever speed they are comfortable with. Are you struggling with ruminating thoughts when trying to sleep? Do you struggle to find joy or satisfaction from your many accomplishments? Do you set unreasonably high expectations for yourself? Do you suffer from perfectionism, anger and burnout? Those same perfectionistic tendencies that drive you forward may actually be holding you back.
I am a highly empathetic therapist whose main focus is the development of a therapeutic relationship with my clients. I understand how difficult starting therapy can be, I encourage my clients to set the pace and proceed at whatever speed they are comfortable with. Are you struggling with ruminating thoughts when trying to sleep? Do you struggle to find joy or satisfaction from your many accomplishments? Do you set unreasonably high expectations for yourself? Do you suffer from perfectionism, anger and burnout? Those same perfectionistic tendencies that drive you forward may actually be holding you back.
Address: Anxiety, Stress and Depression with Fozy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MBA, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T (Online Only)
Starting counselling is a brave step. You may already know that you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone but don’t have the tools to cope. Or, maybe you don’t know what’s wrong and would like support to help figure things out. This is where I can provide you with a safe space, patience, acceptance, understanding and care. At your pace, we will figure out what a better life looks like for you. Then, together, we will try to make you feel stronger, safer and more in control. I have experience supporting concerns like relationships, family, identity, self-confidence, anger, grief, career, school, stress, anxiety, depression and more.
Starting counselling is a brave step. You may already know that you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone but don’t have the tools to cope. Or, maybe you don’t know what’s wrong and would like support to help figure things out. This is where I can provide you with a safe space, patience, acceptance, understanding and care. At your pace, we will figure out what a better life looks like for you. Then, together, we will try to make you feel stronger, safer and more in control. I have experience supporting concerns like relationships, family, identity, self-confidence, anger, grief, career, school, stress, anxiety, depression and more.
Fizzah Rizvi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Our struggles with life and mental health often make us forget how to offer compassion and kindness to ourselves. While we "demonize" our body's response to seemingly easy "routine" functions, therapy can help us understand & recognize how our experiences have shaped our survival strategies and ways of being. My practice is grounded in my work in community-based mental health programs, as well as lived experience of systemic issues. I draw on EMDR, internal family systems, somatic and anti-oppressive approaches, based on the individual/couple's needs. I have specialized training in working with trauma, abuse and relationships.
Our struggles with life and mental health often make us forget how to offer compassion and kindness to ourselves. While we "demonize" our body's response to seemingly easy "routine" functions, therapy can help us understand & recognize how our experiences have shaped our survival strategies and ways of being. My practice is grounded in my work in community-based mental health programs, as well as lived experience of systemic issues. I draw on EMDR, internal family systems, somatic and anti-oppressive approaches, based on the individual/couple's needs. I have specialized training in working with trauma, abuse and relationships.
Samantha Memedoska
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Hons, MA, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T
Connection to self and others gives life meaning. It can be difficult to feel connected when we feel depressed, isolated and disconnected or unsatisfied in our relationships. Whether its past complex trauma, a traumatic event, a personal challenge in life or other issue, I would be honoured to be a part of your journey back to you. I also work with couples using the psychobiological approach to couples therapy and assist couples towards secure functioning. In addition, I offer workplaces workshops to employees on mental health and support to managers. Learn more about me at: www.tcapc.ca
Connection to self and others gives life meaning. It can be difficult to feel connected when we feel depressed, isolated and disconnected or unsatisfied in our relationships. Whether its past complex trauma, a traumatic event, a personal challenge in life or other issue, I would be honoured to be a part of your journey back to you. I also work with couples using the psychobiological approach to couples therapy and assist couples towards secure functioning. In addition, I offer workplaces workshops to employees on mental health and support to managers. Learn more about me at: www.tcapc.ca
Charlotte MacLean
Registered Psychotherapist, CCC, ADMH
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Do you feel disconnected, exhausted, or burnt out? Do you feel alone or disconnected from yourself, your partner, or family members? Whatever your concern is, know that you are not alone! I help couples, families, and individuals navigate life's changes and conflicts. Relationships can be challenging, but I'm here to meet you where you are. Together we'll create a safe space for growth, discovery, and healing. You will gain a deeper perspective and learn tools beyond the therapeutic setting through our work. I am committed to your growth and healing and look forward to working with you.
Hello and welcome! Do you feel disconnected, exhausted, or burnt out? Do you feel alone or disconnected from yourself, your partner, or family members? Whatever your concern is, know that you are not alone! I help couples, families, and individuals navigate life's changes and conflicts. Relationships can be challenging, but I'm here to meet you where you are. Together we'll create a safe space for growth, discovery, and healing. You will gain a deeper perspective and learn tools beyond the therapeutic setting through our work. I am committed to your growth and healing and look forward to working with you.
As a trauma focused and trauma-trained therapist, I understand self-regulation, repair of attachment ruptures, understanding complex responses, returning to/or generating a quality of life, identifying true refuge, parts convalescence, and getting your feet back on the ground can be accomplished within the birthplace of safety, co-regulation, compassion, and actual understanding. Whether you require insight into why you may react or behave the way you do in certain situations or relationships, or wish to acquire skills, I’ll seek to create a healing relationship in which it is safe to do so.
As a trauma focused and trauma-trained therapist, I understand self-regulation, repair of attachment ruptures, understanding complex responses, returning to/or generating a quality of life, identifying true refuge, parts convalescence, and getting your feet back on the ground can be accomplished within the birthplace of safety, co-regulation, compassion, and actual understanding. Whether you require insight into why you may react or behave the way you do in certain situations or relationships, or wish to acquire skills, I’ll seek to create a healing relationship in which it is safe to do so.
Dr. Nandini Daljit
Registered Social Worker, BA/BSW, MSW, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9E
Over my 36 years of counselling I most enjoy working with clients who are committed and motivated to ‘do the work’. My expertise is focused in the areas of anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD. Most of my clients have priorities that compete with the time they have for self care so my style is to focus on facilitating the achievement of your counselling goals in a patient but progressive pace. For me, counselling is not a ‘one off’ thing, and I enjoy building lasting relationships with my clients who often come back for support as needed intermittently over the years.
Over my 36 years of counselling I most enjoy working with clients who are committed and motivated to ‘do the work’. My expertise is focused in the areas of anxiety, depression, emotional abuse, trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD. Most of my clients have priorities that compete with the time they have for self care so my style is to focus on facilitating the achievement of your counselling goals in a patient but progressive pace. For me, counselling is not a ‘one off’ thing, and I enjoy building lasting relationships with my clients who often come back for support as needed intermittently over the years.
NP Jen, Nurse Psychotherapist
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN(ec), NP, MscN, BN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T
Psychotherapy offered by NP Jen serves all persons who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or looking to build confidence in their own identity. Experienced with Healthcare, Education, and First-Responder professionals, populations on the neurodiverse spectrum, and the LGBTQ2IAS+ community; mixed modalities of acceptance, trauma informed, CBT/DBT, 'narrative', somatic, and experiential therapy rooted through an attachment focus lens are used to guide care. Holistic Animal Assisted Recreation & Therapy (HAART) is included for those who wish to explore inner healing with the assistance of animals and the natural environment.
Psychotherapy offered by NP Jen serves all persons who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or looking to build confidence in their own identity. Experienced with Healthcare, Education, and First-Responder professionals, populations on the neurodiverse spectrum, and the LGBTQ2IAS+ community; mixed modalities of acceptance, trauma informed, CBT/DBT, 'narrative', somatic, and experiential therapy rooted through an attachment focus lens are used to guide care. Holistic Animal Assisted Recreation & Therapy (HAART) is included for those who wish to explore inner healing with the assistance of animals and the natural environment.
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If you feel like something is in the way or holding you back from reaching your life worth living goals or finding connection, then I would like to help you . At some points, we can all experience difficult times and need support to guide us through. Experiences that have caused anxiety, pain, grief, loss, lack of connection, or shame can feel overwhelming if left unrecognized. I have found that through the creation of a safe, supportive, client-therapist relationship healing and change can happen. Authenticity, trust & respect are the guideline principles of my practice.
If you feel like something is in the way or holding you back from reaching your life worth living goals or finding connection, then I would like to help you . At some points, we can all experience difficult times and need support to guide us through. Experiences that have caused anxiety, pain, grief, loss, lack of connection, or shame can feel overwhelming if left unrecognized. I have found that through the creation of a safe, supportive, client-therapist relationship healing and change can happen. Authenticity, trust & respect are the guideline principles of my practice.
Because it's hard. Because it's heavy. Because it hurts. Because you've been struggling for a while, and it's time to reach out. You have good reasons for feeling this way. Let's discover those good reasons together, and find ways for you to live alongside anxiety and depression, stress and change, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and/or trauma. Along the way, we will learn about your perspectives and values. Some clients want to explore their pasts to help understand their present, while others want to focus on the current situation. Whatever the case, I will help you reconnect with the wisdom and strength you already possess.
Because it's hard. Because it's heavy. Because it hurts. Because you've been struggling for a while, and it's time to reach out. You have good reasons for feeling this way. Let's discover those good reasons together, and find ways for you to live alongside anxiety and depression, stress and change, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and/or trauma. Along the way, we will learn about your perspectives and values. Some clients want to explore their pasts to help understand their present, while others want to focus on the current situation. Whatever the case, I will help you reconnect with the wisdom and strength you already possess.
Joanna Meister
Registered Psychotherapist, HBA, MACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Milton, ON L0P (Online Only)
Whether you're an individual wrestling with internal conflicts and self-doubt, or a couple caught in a cycle of repetitive disagreements, your deep desire to be seen, heard, and understood is what you long for. The feelings of exhaustion, disconnection, and dormant emotions is overwhelming, but remember, you're not alone. In the safe space of individual therapy or couples therapy, I'll guide you to name, tame and feel your emotions, identify and understand your attachment style, learn to regulate your emotions, and discover your strengths . My approach provides a clear path towards relief, progress, and the transformation you crave.
Whether you're an individual wrestling with internal conflicts and self-doubt, or a couple caught in a cycle of repetitive disagreements, your deep desire to be seen, heard, and understood is what you long for. The feelings of exhaustion, disconnection, and dormant emotions is overwhelming, but remember, you're not alone. In the safe space of individual therapy or couples therapy, I'll guide you to name, tame and feel your emotions, identify and understand your attachment style, learn to regulate your emotions, and discover your strengths . My approach provides a clear path towards relief, progress, and the transformation you crave.
Restoration Mental Health Agency
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, ON L0P
Are you struggling with your mental health journey and need someone to support, listen and journey with you? We are a team of psychotherapists that offer psychotherapy at affordable rates. We offer a sliding scale, and we offer therapy is different languages.
Are you struggling with your mental health journey and need someone to support, listen and journey with you? We are a team of psychotherapists that offer psychotherapy at affordable rates. We offer a sliding scale, and we offer therapy is different languages.
Hello & Welcome to BRI Counselling! My name is Fola Browne and I am the founder of BRI. We are a warm, welcoming, culturally responsive & affirming counselling service with a diverse, compassionate, & talented team. We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, & families at all ages & stages of life to achieve their goals, including healing & recovery from trauma, major life changes & transitions, & building new strengths & skills for future success. With a customized blend of western, eastern, Afro-Centric, & Indigenous approaches, we support each client to identify & make progress toward their most important goals.
Hello & Welcome to BRI Counselling! My name is Fola Browne and I am the founder of BRI. We are a warm, welcoming, culturally responsive & affirming counselling service with a diverse, compassionate, & talented team. We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, & families at all ages & stages of life to achieve their goals, including healing & recovery from trauma, major life changes & transitions, & building new strengths & skills for future success. With a customized blend of western, eastern, Afro-Centric, & Indigenous approaches, we support each client to identify & make progress toward their most important goals.
Now Accepting New Clients: So many of us want to make healthier choices, but it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. We may lean on self-criticism to motivate ourselves, but this only leaves us feeling drained and discouraged. Perhaps you’re feeling lost in navigating a sea of uncomfortable emotions and turn to quick fixes to escape the pain. If you notice that you constantly flip flop between feeling out of control or overly-controlling, this doesn't need to be your destiny. Even if you feel trapped in this cycle of guilt, unworthiness, and self-sabotage, there is hope for a way out.
Now Accepting New Clients: So many of us want to make healthier choices, but it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. We may lean on self-criticism to motivate ourselves, but this only leaves us feeling drained and discouraged. Perhaps you’re feeling lost in navigating a sea of uncomfortable emotions and turn to quick fixes to escape the pain. If you notice that you constantly flip flop between feeling out of control or overly-controlling, this doesn't need to be your destiny. Even if you feel trapped in this cycle of guilt, unworthiness, and self-sabotage, there is hope for a way out.
Afshin Riaz “Now Accepting New Referrals”
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, MA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T
I am passionate and committed to providing therapeutic services that are mindful, anti-oppressive and anti-racist. I have been in the human services sector for the past 16+ years working with multitude of populations. I am available to work with children (7+), teens, adults, and couples. I am particularly interested in assisting people who are experiencing burnout due to stress, caregiving, or family conflict. I am devoted to assisting individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, cultural identification challenges, and those who find themselves managing family or cultural expectations.
I am passionate and committed to providing therapeutic services that are mindful, anti-oppressive and anti-racist. I have been in the human services sector for the past 16+ years working with multitude of populations. I am available to work with children (7+), teens, adults, and couples. I am particularly interested in assisting people who are experiencing burnout due to stress, caregiving, or family conflict. I am devoted to assisting individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, cultural identification challenges, and those who find themselves managing family or cultural expectations.
We can't pour water from an empty cup. As a new Mom or a caregiver, you might be burning the candle at both ends, putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own. Over time, you might find yourself imploding with rage, guilt or resentment. Wondering, who am I? What are these scary thoughts I’m having? Is it this hard for everyone else? I know what it’s like and I am here for you. I love working with caregivers, and am passionate about perinatal mental health for Moms and Dads. I am also experienced in supporting clients affected by dementia, cancer, anxiety, depression, ambiguous loss, grief, and credit card debt.
We can't pour water from an empty cup. As a new Mom or a caregiver, you might be burning the candle at both ends, putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own. Over time, you might find yourself imploding with rage, guilt or resentment. Wondering, who am I? What are these scary thoughts I’m having? Is it this hard for everyone else? I know what it’s like and I am here for you. I love working with caregivers, and am passionate about perinatal mental health for Moms and Dads. I am also experienced in supporting clients affected by dementia, cancer, anxiety, depression, ambiguous loss, grief, and credit card debt.
Are you living your best life? Feeling out of balance or isolated? Unresolved grief? Are usual patterns or coping mechanisms not as reliable? Now might be the time to get support, clarity or make changes in your life. Whether personal, family or work related, I provide an empathic and non-judgmental perspective to assist you in working through the issues at hand. Parenting a child with a history of trauma, loss or special need? Then you may experience some extra challenges. I can provide support and some useful insights and strategies. A trauma informed lens and validation of experience are important aspects of our work together.
Are you living your best life? Feeling out of balance or isolated? Unresolved grief? Are usual patterns or coping mechanisms not as reliable? Now might be the time to get support, clarity or make changes in your life. Whether personal, family or work related, I provide an empathic and non-judgmental perspective to assist you in working through the issues at hand. Parenting a child with a history of trauma, loss or special need? Then you may experience some extra challenges. I can provide support and some useful insights and strategies. A trauma informed lens and validation of experience are important aspects of our work together.
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How does body image affect mental health?
Poor body image can influence mental health because it can reduce self-esteem and decrease functioning in other areas of one's life. Negative body image may hinder someone's ability to perform daily tasks, including professional and social responsibilities, because they may feel self-conscious or shame surrounding their appearance; a desire to change one's body as a result of negative body image can also trigger behaviors such as extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or obsessive social media comparison. Poor body image is associated with a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, although many people experience negative body image even in the absence of meeting the diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorders.
What does it mean to have a positive body image?
Body image refers to how one internally perceives their appearance and internally "talks" to themself about their body. Positive body image is therefore indicative of a positive perception of one's self and positive internal self-talk that underscores one's strengths. People who have good body image often have higher self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence, and they also often recognise how external factors, such as social media or relationship patterns, can influence body image. While body image can change at different life stages and in response to various triggers, practicing self-acceptance and a body-positive mindset can help maintain a more stable sense of positive body image.
Is body image the same as self-esteem?
Body image and self-esteem are often related, but they are distinct concepts. Self-esteem is a broader term that can be shaped by a number of factors outside of body image, including one's functioning at school or in the workplace; it refers to one's capacity to handle various life challenges. Poor body image can be one way in which one's self-esteem is reduced. Reduced self-esteem as a result of poor body image can cause individuals to feel negative about their appearance, withdraw from social interactions, and/or rely on harmful behaviours as a coping mechanism. A "body positive" approach to body image therapy is therefore often used to encourage a more positive view of one's self and thus encourage better self-esteem.
What type of therapy is best to foster a positive body image?
The type of therapy best suited to improve body image depends on each person, as there is not a single therapy specific to body image improvement. That said, many individuals with poor body image benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapy. CBT can be used to help challenge distorted or negative thoughts about one's body, while ACT and mindfulness practices can facilitate a more positive body image through self-acceptance and identification of one's personal strengths. Regardless of treatment type, clients should look for body image therapists who encourage the development of a sense of self outside of their external appearance and help clients reduce unwanted behaviours developed as a result of poor self-esteem, such as dieting or disordered eating patterns.