Therapists in Mississauga, ON

My name is Saunia Palmer-Nelson and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Through my private practice, Refining Therapy Services, I provide services through a trauma-informed client-centered, strength-based approach. In other words, I never assume I know you more than you know yourself, and I see it as a privilege to support you through any stage of your life that we meet. My goal to enhance the social development and emotional growth of clients in a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and respectful manner.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness/depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth can help. We offer a variety of counselling/psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives. I also offer supervision to RP's/RP qualifying using a D&I lense.

Do you feel overwhelmed with all the changes in your life? Do you worry about whether you will get through it? Are you feeling stuck in life and/or in your marriage and relationship? Whether you are entering a new stage in life, becoming a new parent, navigating new relationships, having frequent arguments with your loved ones or suffering from trauma or a loss, these experiences can create intense feelings of fear, anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty. These emotions can impact how we function in our every day lives, how we learn, and how we connect with our family and friends. Please know that you are not alone. I’m here to help!

There are times when life can seem overwhelming and difficult. You might be feeling stuck, struggling to deal with your emotions, or just be looking for some guidance. Being open to therapy is the first step and one of the most courageous decisions you can make. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to work through the challenges you are experiencing. I believe you are the expert of your life, and I want to support your recovery in any way I can.

My faith-based Christian practice is focused on providing anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive support to individuals of African, Caribbean, African Canadian/American heritage, and allies. My focus is help rebuild esteem, intimacy, trust, and friendship. Together, we can work on healing and provide you with the tools to grow individually, as a family, and/or couple to (re)establish a stronger sense of self; ensuring that when working with couples and families, we collaboratively cultivate, and maintain mutual respect while feeling heard, seen, valued, understood, and supported by your partner/family members.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.

I am a Psychotherapist trained in Marriage and Family Therapy who is very passionate about helping couples and families reach their goals. I have worked with many different clients for the past 5 years. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my hope is to help you strengthen relationships, make meaningful connections, feel better about navigating difficult situations, and help you make important decisions. My areas of focus are pre-marital work, relationship conflict, family conflict, and parenting.

As a registered marriage and family therapist, my commitment revolves around being a dedicated companion on the transformative journey of my clients. Rooted in genuine care and empathy, my approach addresses a spectrum of issues such as relationship dynamics, communication hurdles, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I possess a unique ability to grasp the big picture, delving into the intricate web of emotions and relationships that shape individuals and families.

I have a particular interest in helping clients understand and explore their emotional experiences. I have experience supporting both adolescent and adult populations struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, general life stressors, academic issues, self-harm and suicidal ideation. I have also supported individuals struggling with interpersonal relationships such as difficulty with friendships and family.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. I obtained a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the United States. My integrated psychotherapy approach for individual adults/teenagers, couples, and families combines relational, emotion-focused, attachment informed, trauma informed, and somatic elements. This comprehensive approach emphasizes the importance of your relationship with yourself and others, encourages emotional exploration, considers attachment histories, acknowledges trauma's impact, and fosters trust and positive self-esteem. It aims to promote individual/relational healing, inside and out.

Stressed? Worried? Overwhelmed? This might be the push needed to get support or clarity in your life. Whether personal, family or work related, I provide a welcomed perspective and non-judgmental attitude that could assist you in working through the muck and clutter of life. Parenting a child or youth with a history of trauma or loss? Then you may experience some extra challenges. I can shed some light on what is happening while giving you useful tools and strategies. Those with child welfare, adoption or kinship family histories have unique experiences that need to be honoured and understood at important points in life.

Your mind is racing, your palms become sweaty, and you ask yourself “am I normal?”; “are these thoughts normal?”; “what’s wrong with me?”. You become anxious, you can’t sleep, eat, or think. Have you experienced any of these symptoms? I am here to tell you that many of us have from time-to-time. If these thoughts are consuming your day-to-day life I am here to help. I am a passionate therapist, and I consistently work from a client-centred and anti-oppressive perspective. I work eclectically, which basically means that I draw from several therapy modalities in order to meet your unique needs.

I have worked with individuals from various walks of life and understand that you are the true expert of your life. To me, therapy is about more than just problems. As a therapist, I want to acknowledge both the challenges and the great strengths that you bring. I am dedicated to seeing you as more than the problems that you may discuss with me. Together, I hope to help you expand your awareness of yourself and explore ways to live in greater alignment to your values and needs. My priority is listening closely to where you are in your own journey and walking along you.

Is your child living with anxiety or depression or ADHD? Is your child struggling at school with academics or behaviour? Have they experienced trauma, grief or are they going through a family transition?

There are times in one's life when you may need the support of a highly qualified compassionate professional to support you in your journey toward health and healing; as such, it may be helpful and needful to address concerns relating to mental health, relationships, parent-child concerns, workplace issues and a number of other concerns.

I have over 15 years of experience working for the school community. I offer counselling services for children, youth, adults, elderly, as well as couples and family therapy for a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, parenting issues and family conflicts. I provide a non-judgmental safe environment where you can feel comfortable to discuss your personal issues and concerns including any life challenges that you like to discuss. Through my therapy, you will become aware of your experiences, learn techniques to make choices, set reasonable boundaries, and learn to let go of negative thoughts.

As a mental health therapist, I help people experiencing distress enhance their sense of personal wellbeing and overall happiness. Over the years I have worked with adults, youth and families experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, stress, relationship conflict, divorce and unresolved family issues.

You don't need to deal with depression, anxiety, grief, mental illness, addiction or relational and family issues alone. I am here as a safe presence to help you navigate through your thoughts, feelings, circumstances and relationships. You can connect and book a session immediately on : Boldtpsychotherapy.com email :jennifer@boldtpsychotherapy.com or call or text at 289-324-0789.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, postpartum, lack of motivation, grief, feeling stuck or relationship issues? Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationship/dating, family role, school, job, health, or some other area of your life? Do you sometimes think to yourself "my child's behaviour is out of control?" My practice services individuals, children, youth, and families. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you or a loved is struggling with emotional, psychological, mental health and/or behavioural challenges, the team at Support & Growth can help. There's immediate support available.