Family Therapy in M6S

We humans suffer because we don’t get what we want and get what we don’t want. Most of us want to find a quick cure to our emotional pain. Quick cures sedate the pain which is the source of Wisdom, Compassion, Understanding and Real Love. My approach is for the person who wants to answer the timeless questions of: “Who am I?”, “Where did I come from?”, “Where am I going?” from their own depths and to their full understanding. It is in this journey, through self-inquiry, that they become happier, wiser and more compassionate.

You may notice you’re not connecting to yourself or others in a way that you want to be. You may be wondering about patterns that are showing up in relationships, with romantic partners, family members, friends or with colleagues. As your therapist I aim to create a safe(r) space for you to feel connected. I want to get to know you and your experiences in the world. I will work with you with compassion and care. My hope is to build an environment where you can be curious with yourself.

At Compassionate Counselling, I provide therapy to individuals, couples and parents. I offer both psychotherapy and relationship coaching. I believe in the importance of building a strong, solid, trusting relationship with all my clients and respect the need to remain open and flexible to the differing and changing needs of all individuals. My professional style is relaxed, gentle and welcoming. I work on the principle that a good therapist is like a cast on a broken leg, there for awhile to support the injury while healing and then gently removed as the leg repairs itself.

We know young people and families well. Helping teens and families feel better is what we do best, and we offer a range of therapy services provided by empathetic, caring staff. Our therapists regularly help our clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, body image, anger management, bullying, self-esteem, self harm, complex family dynamics, school issues and more. In therapy with them, you can expect warm and client-centred care, and they will help you co-create and cultivate new ways of being with improved communication, restored connection, and healing.

My name is Michael Sa'd M.S.W., R.S.W. I am an experienced Registered Social Worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I am committed to providing compassion, understanding, and support to help you through difficult life transitions. In my practice, I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Counselling (SFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I am a Certified Solution-Focused Therapist (CSFT). I have experience in various professional settings such as post-secondary counselling centre, hospitals, and private mental health settings.

We are a team of Registered Psychotherapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Registered Social Workers with graduate degrees in counselling, couple and family therapy, and social work. At our practice we offer individual, couple, and family therapy for a variety of concerns. Our approach is compassionate, supportive, empathic, and strengths based. We see engaging with your mental health and emotions as a huge strength and achievement. We are firmly grounded in employing researched modalities in our practice that we have studied professionally.

As a mixed European-Indigneous therapist, I aim to empower individuals to achieve their envisioned path toward a happy, healthy, loving, and balanced life. Through a mix of healing work and wellness promotion, I will walk with you down the path, and at the speed, you wish to go. I believe in the use of mindfulness, humour, and unconditional kindness as key supplies for a healing journey together. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, anti-racist, harm reduction, and unconditional kindness. I strive to be inclusive of all folks, with specific training and lived experience working with Indigenous peoples.

“I know I have people who care about me, but I still feel alone.” “People tell me I’m safe, but I still feel scared.” “I know it’s not my fault, but I still feel guilty.” If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you are not alone. It is incredibly common for one part of our brain to feel that things are wrong, even if we don’t fully understand why or know what to do about it. In my personal and professional life as a queer, brown, and trauma-focused therapist, I have seen that therapy can help us process our past experiences and create a space for us to heal.

Delaney has supported the mental health of individuals within postsecondary, community mental health and addiction treatment settings for several years. Delaney also works with families and couples to navigate the many challenges that can arise during periods of transition. It’s a passion of hers to walk with clients through some of life’s most difficult experiences. Delaney is skilled at working with clients experiencing the effects of complex and attachment-based trauma.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you to navigate through the difficult situations, life changes and events. Together, we can focus on skills that foster resiliency in the face of inevitable life challenges and stressors. I have several years of experience working with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, substance use and other mental health concerns. I appreciate the complexities and challenges that life has to offer especially from a cultural and racial lens.

Are you worried about your child? Struggling as a family? Unsure what kind of support might be helpful, or even what's available? We know that parenting can be tough - and when things feel out of balance, chaotic or overwhelming, it can feel unmanageable. We are here to support you and your child in developing the skills, supports and knowledge you need to thrive. We offer a child and teen friendly, engaging and judgement-free approach. We are experienced in supporting many different family constellations, including blended families, single-parent homes and same-sex parents.

Often clients struggle with past difficulties encountered during childhood. Many of these painful, even traumatic experiences occur within their family of origin or with peers. As the person enters adulthood and then moves through later milestones, their childhood wounds can hinder present healthy development and interfere with their ability to become their authentic selves. Relational issues emerge as the person seeks intimacy and connection with others. Feelings of loneliness and isolation can result in anxiety and depression because these interpersonal challenges interfere with one's core sense of fulfillment and meaning in life.

Are you feeling anxious, low and tired, having trouble managing each day? Do you see yourself negatively and others as coping better than you? If you are feeling stuck, alone and unsure of what to do, getting help can start with a phone call. Getting help can start with confidential appointments where the focus is about you and the problems you want to understand and change. A caring, professional relationship is a place where you feel understood, safe and supported in building your confidence, coping skills, and strengths; together we plan and build paths towards your goals.

They say our greatest weakness lies in giving up! We have all been there. I decided that if life was going to be difficult, I would become its greatest “warrior” and teach others to do the same. Too often we use our armour to hide our inner selves, rather than see it as our strength which only comes from taking a risk, facing our fears, taking a step forward, and learning that every battle is won with wisdom. I am here to empower you to take that chance on yourself — your mind is a powerful force, but you are its master!

Taking this first step toward healing is the most courageous, yet intimidating and vulnerable experience one may ever take. I recognize this, and welcome you into a safe space with compassion, warmth and empathy. Over the last few years, I have worked with couples, families and individuals searching for hope in times of crisis. I will work collaboratively with you to process and explore the roots of your emotional distress and support you toward increasing resilience and self-awareness. I can also help you to navigate through feeling "stuck" and/or "lost" due to life transitions and traumatic experiences.

I am passionate about working with folks of all ages and their families to support their journey to explore and get curious about their coping strategies and thinking patterns so they can lead fulfilling lives. I draw on multiple theories and approaches that promote strength, resilience, and wellness. I believe in creating a collaborative, non-judgmental space that meets the individual goals and values of the clients I work with.

Our family-focused clinic provides counselling for adults, couples, children, and families. We offer a variety of group therapy options taking place every couple of months. Our diverse team is experienced in supporting anxiety, stress, depression, anger management, addictions, grief, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, relationship challenges, and more. Child and youth therapy can be working one-on-one or parent counselling. We use a supportive, non-judgemental approach for those looking for immediate relief from stressful situations to those seeking long-term support for more complex challenges.

As a Registered Psychotherapist, and Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I offer an emotionally safe, non-judgmental and relational approach for my clients to share the content of their stories, circumstances, and life experiences. I have worked with a wide range of clients within the realms of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational issues, however at the root of nearly all presenting problems is the emotional impact of a relationship. My specialty in relationships enables me to work confidently, and effectively with my clients regardless of their identified issue.

I provide a comfortable and safe place to work with your emotions and develop insight into life patterns that are no longer serving you. Whether you are coming to therapy to unpack past painful experiences or work towards future goals of living a more fulfilling and meaningful life, I welcome a chance to guide you through the process. Through our work together I can help you realize your full potential, strengthen important relationships and live a more integrated and confident life. Through this process my clients develop a more in depth understanding of themselves which enables more authentic living.