Therapists in Thornhill, ON

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a goal-oriented treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. The primary goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties, and so change the way they feel, based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviours. CBT is effective with many adverse life events, including the following: *anxiety *depression *anger *stress *adverse life experiences *bullying *interpersonal and relationship difficulties (communication skills and conflict resolution) *stress management OCD, and *life transitions and adjustment.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Fearful? Have you experienced a loss of a loved one? Are you feeling stressed at work? Have trouble concentrating and thinking? Are you cranky and moody? Are family responsibilities overwhelming you? Have you experienced a major trauma? Are you dealing with chronic illness or pain? Do you want to make changes in your life but don't know how or where to begin? Psychotherapy can help you learn ways to cope with negative emotions, sort out life issues, and make changes in your personal and work life.

Hello, my name is Debbie Papadakis. My goal is to empower you to unfold your inherent potential by accessing the subconscious mind using a combination of psychotherapy with hypnotherapy to help you live a healthy, wealthy, productive and happy life. For more than 25 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples and groups from diverse backgrounds to help empower them to overcome limiting beliefs, unwanted behaviours, negative thoughts and emotions, addictions and/or afflictions, fears and phobias that were hindering them from achieving their goals, unleashing their full potential, and living in harmony.

Coming to the realization that reaching out for help is necessary, can be both cathartic and scary. Choosing a counsellor also has its challenges of being the right one. A positive therapeutic bond,or fit with a counsellor,can affect the outcome of the experience. It has been my privilege to help thousands of individuals, couples and groups throughout my lengthy career of 33+ years in Child Welfare, private practise and university settings. I have learned that although we share human experiences our uniqueness sets us apart from others. I treat my clients respectfully, with care and unconditional positive regard and advocacy.

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With over 15 years of experience as a helping professional, I am dedicated to guiding individuals towards mental and emotional well-being. I approach therapy holistically, recognizing each person as a systemic being shaped by their environment, relationships, and life experiences. Central to my philosophy is exploring the whole person, understanding how individuals perceive and navigate the world, and recognizing the impact of their family of origin on their present life. I provide a secure space for transformative self-discovery, prioritizing your needs and goals.