Existential Therapists in L1H
Katie Richardson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, HBA, CYW
Verified Verified
Oshawa, ON L1H
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel chronically overwhelmed, confused, unhappy, or unsure of yourself and you're not quite sure why? Are you processing a significant loss or change in life and working through what it means to you? I focus on providing a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, compassionate, ND-affirming space to support you in making connections, processing trauma and grief, developing new coping strategies, setting healthy boundaries, building secure attachments, adapting to change, and living confidently in line with your personal values.
Do you feel chronically overwhelmed, confused, unhappy, or unsure of yourself and you're not quite sure why? Are you processing a significant loss or change in life and working through what it means to you? I focus on providing a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, compassionate, ND-affirming space to support you in making connections, processing trauma and grief, developing new coping strategies, setting healthy boundaries, building secure attachments, adapting to change, and living confidently in line with your personal values.
Michelle Garraway
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H
Fighting over the same thing, feeling distant and disconnected, or like you don't know each other at all? Are you wondering where the love has gone and don't know what to do? You're probably fighting over the mess around the house, parenting, and everything in between while living with deep stress, sadness, and anxiety. Or - not fighting at all. My individual clients struggle with big life questions like should I stay or should I go? Why is dating not working for me? How can I actually do work that I enjoy? The greatest source of health and happiness in your life is relationships - we can find that together.
Fighting over the same thing, feeling distant and disconnected, or like you don't know each other at all? Are you wondering where the love has gone and don't know what to do? You're probably fighting over the mess around the house, parenting, and everything in between while living with deep stress, sadness, and anxiety. Or - not fighting at all. My individual clients struggle with big life questions like should I stay or should I go? Why is dating not working for me? How can I actually do work that I enjoy? The greatest source of health and happiness in your life is relationships - we can find that together.
Susan Brooks Frank
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H
We all have challenges as we develop and grow. When we get stuck and need understanding, support and options, counselling can really help.
We all have challenges as we develop and grow. When we get stuck and need understanding, support and options, counselling can really help.
Donna Sherman
RN, Psychotherapist, BScN, MScN
Verified Verified
Oshawa, ON L1H
I work with individuals, families, and couples who are facing some of life’s tough realities such as the breakdown of a relationship, divorce, loss, grief, and bereavement. I also work with children and adolescents who may struggling and find their situation overwhelming and sometimes difficult to manage (i.e. social, parental, relational, etc...). My primary therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioural and my specialties include depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and bereavement therapy. I also offer supervision to students in their practicum and new practitioners in the qualifying phase of their practice.
I work with individuals, families, and couples who are facing some of life’s tough realities such as the breakdown of a relationship, divorce, loss, grief, and bereavement. I also work with children and adolescents who may struggling and find their situation overwhelming and sometimes difficult to manage (i.e. social, parental, relational, etc...). My primary therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioural and my specialties include depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and bereavement therapy. I also offer supervision to students in their practicum and new practitioners in the qualifying phase of their practice.
Kristen See
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H (Online Only)
Do you struggle to regulate or make sense of your emotions? Whether you've been stuck in in a state fight, flight, or freeze or oscillate between all three, I'd love to connect! I work primarily with millennial & GenZ folks navigating BPD, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, grief, complex trauma and PTSD, relationships, breakups, and emotionally immature parents. I believe in working collaboratively with my clients and I always prioritize building and maintaining a secure and friendly therapeutic relationship. My strength comes in the form of curating effective coping skills to suit your individual needs.
Do you struggle to regulate or make sense of your emotions? Whether you've been stuck in in a state fight, flight, or freeze or oscillate between all three, I'd love to connect! I work primarily with millennial & GenZ folks navigating BPD, anxiety, ADHD, burnout, grief, complex trauma and PTSD, relationships, breakups, and emotionally immature parents. I believe in working collaboratively with my clients and I always prioritize building and maintaining a secure and friendly therapeutic relationship. My strength comes in the form of curating effective coping skills to suit your individual needs.
The Relationship Agency
Registered Social Worker, OCSWSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H
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.
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.
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.
Becca Sawyer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1H
Are you coming to therapy with questions about your identity, trauma, taking up space, doubt, or how to navigate change or difficult relationship dynamics? Do you feel like you might be the only person who has ever felt this way? Or like anxiety has been keeping you from accessing the support you deserve? As a queer person who has benefited greatly from my own therapy, I know how important it is to have a nonjudgmental space where I can show up as my whole and authentic self and have my grief, loss, and doubts witnessed and validated. I would be honoured to create that space with you.
Are you coming to therapy with questions about your identity, trauma, taking up space, doubt, or how to navigate change or difficult relationship dynamics? Do you feel like you might be the only person who has ever felt this way? Or like anxiety has been keeping you from accessing the support you deserve? As a queer person who has benefited greatly from my own therapy, I know how important it is to have a nonjudgmental space where I can show up as my whole and authentic self and have my grief, loss, and doubts witnessed and validated. I would be honoured to create that space with you.
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Existential Counsellors
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.