Emotionally Focused Therapists in Oshawa, ON

Now offering in-person and virtual sessions. Are you struggling to cope with negative life events or a traumatic experience? Are your emotions impacting your day-to-day coping and relationships? Do you have flashbacks? Feel like you’re on edge all the time or maybe checking out? Looking for support to be more present? Blaming yourself; “Things are okay now; I should just be able to move on" or "Its my fault." My goal is to support individuals, who have experienced trauma, negative life events and challenges begin to move towards healing. The core values of my practice are acceptance, compassion and connection.

Life can have its ups and downs and may feel overwhelming at times. I believe that learning how to manage challenges as they happen, with support and guidance, can bring you to a more balanced and enjoyable life. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and safe space, meeting you where you are, with the focus of developing greater self-awareness, understanding of your emotions, improving your relationships with others and yourself and learning some skills to help you manage those overwhelming times. When you are ready to reach out, I am here to listen and support you to achieve your goals.

Are you feeling stuck, lacking motivation, or fatigued? Perhaps you feel irritable or anxious at work or with your relationships. Therapy can help you discover new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms while working to resolve trauma. It can be challenging to seek out therapy, and I commend you on taking the first step. I work with individuals who are experiencing difficulties related to their past and/or recent traumatic experiences. I have experience working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, work-related stress, BPD, family & relationship issues, and issues related to self-esteem.

Accepting New Clients! Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, relationship, trauma, identity, self-esteem, life transition and eating disorder challenges, it is important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. I understand that no two individuals are the same and we tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. We will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address them with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you’ve always wanted. Let's overcome and face your challenges together!

Life is a complex journey, filled with its own set of challenges, yet it also holds the promise of hope. Whether you find yourself grappling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship or marital issues, parenting struggles, stress, or the daunting task of breaking negative patterns, know that you do not walk this path alone. I offer you a safe haven, a sanctuary where you can freely explore your challenges without judgment. Together, we will craft a personalized treatment plan that harnesses your unique strengths and addresses your individual needs.

As an East Asian therapist who has personally overcome obstacles with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and childhood trauma, I understand you are going through tough times, and I have the skills and passion to assist you in getting through them. I am committed to helping you process your emotions and difficulties while fostering greater self-insight. I have experienced therapy myself to work through my own issues, and now I'm dedicated to helping you overcome yours.

Our body needs support in feeling well, and so does our emotional selves and mind at times need assistance. I would be honoured to assist you with counselling either online or in person. I work with a team of professionals to ensure my skills are up to date and my clients’ issues are helped by a number of different approaches such as EFT, IFS, CBT and family systems. I have completed my Masters in Counselling Psychology and have 20 years in the field of social services. Together we can find ways to reduce conflict, reconnect and bond with loved ones and feel better about your mental health. Contact me today to get started.

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.

I offer individual therapy and counselling (for concerns such as trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, veterans, first responder families, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges) and perinatal therapy (during pregnancy, postpartum, early parenthood) . I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy and offer practical skills to help you manage life’s challenges more effectively. I aim to provide a welcoming space, explore inner strengths, help turn down the volume on painful thoughts and feelings, and help you work towards building a meaningful life in line with your own values and goals.

Maybe you're here because you are struggling in your primary relationship; having the same old arguments with your partner, feeling disconnected & longing for more intimacy, or dealing with a difficult life event, such as a betrayal. Perhaps you're looking for help because you are feeling stressed out, anxious, and are tired of being so hard on yourself. Or maybe you're having a difficult time relating to family members or friends - unresolved tension with parents, feeling at sea with how to relate to your kids, or not feeling like you can relax & be yourself around others. The focus of my work is helping people with relationships.

Ethan is deeply committed to his clients’ growth and transformation. His goal is to meet clients where they are and create a tailored experience that meets their individual needs. He considers himself a collaborative therapist, walking alongside clients to identify their strengths, passions, and goals. This strength-based and person-centered approach draws from various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy (FST), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, and aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Sara is a Registered Psychotherapist in Qualifying status (RPQ) who has completed her Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Her private practice Compassionate Couch Counselling is based in Peterborough and she offers both in-person and virtual sessions. As a first-generation Canadian she holds an intersectionality of both the individualist and collectivist world view of self, others and community. In addition to therapy, she has experience as a social worker supporting our community using a trauma informed approach and a culturally responsive lens.

Here at Life Stages Psychotherapy, our therapists aim to help you through life's difficult moments, whether you're a youth and struggling with school, family, friends, mental health, identity, sexuality and more OR an adult and dealing with mental health concerns, the perinatal period of becoming and adjusting to being a parent, relationship issues, career transitions, loss, burnout and more. Let's work together to get you feeling better as soon as possible and avoid things being more difficult than they need to be!

Are you ready to explore past patterns, develop healthy coping strategies, and enhance your resilience? As a trauma-informed specialist in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and couples therapy, I am dedicated to providing tailored support to help you thrive.

Are you struggling or feeling overwhelmed with stress in your life and don’t know how to change it? Do you feel isolated or alone or just not like yourself? As moms, we’ve been there: Struggling to conceive, loss, unrecognized postpartum anxiety, the desire to do everything “right”, the constant worry about your baby and whether or not what he/she is doing is “normal”, whether or not how you’re feeling is “normal”, how on earth you'll ever get through these years. We are reproductive, perinatal, and maternal mental health specialists, and have received certification in Perinatal Mental Health.

The Relationship Agency is a group of expert therapists who help people to navigate relationships, life transitions, anxiety, ADHD and life's big questions. We believe relationships are everything, and help people improve their lives by mastering relationships - in love and at work. We value showing up as our authentic selves and acting with curiosity and courage. It's important to us to serve people just like us - moms, students, people with ADHD, working professionals, people navigating different cultures, and relationships new and old.

I believe in relationships. It brings me great joy to be able to work with a couple on the verge of breaking up and to see them move to a healthier and happier place. I also enjoy working with individuals who are feeling unworthy, alone, and confused to find self love, healing, and fulfilling relationships. When I work with a couple my focus is always on the relationship. We’ll work together as a team, not on each other. Through couples therapy you can learn that most issues are common and can be worked through - things like improving communication, handling finances, and navigating conflict.

Are you experiencing grief from loss of a loved one, ending of a relationship or medical diagnosis? Struggling with the demands of life? Feeling overwhelmed? Mixed emotions as a competitive athlete, parent, caregiver? Let me help you! My calm approach will keep you at the centre of therapy sessions as we work together to resolve your issue. Let me help you regain your sense of self using a humanistic approach.

I work with women who are looking for support with anxiety, stress, feelings of being overwhelmed, grief and/or chronic illness/chronic pain. I strive to provide compassionate, trauma informed, anti-oppressive care and am committed to providing a space free from judgement so you feel safe and supported as you navigate life's challenging circumstances and discover all parts of who you are. Your healing is my goal and I look forward to supporting you on your journey!