Family Therapy in M4E

I've been a therapist for over 15 years, working with adults, caregivers, youth and children. The themes I work with include relational difficulties, family conflict, parenting, life transitions, loss, trauma, immigration, sexual orientation, anxiety and depression. I believe culture, gender, race and other identities play a role in our lives, as do safety, connection and trust. I aim to honour and create space for these qualities and my style is collaborative and conversational. I believe in lived experiences and try to bring mine, being a queer immigrant parent, to practice. I also offer therapy in English and Hebrew.

My specialization is working with Indigenous people. I know how life can get overwhelming and direction in life can become complicated. Together we will weave through those difficulties and find strategies and self discovery. My approach is friendly, respectful and professional. I have a passion to support those who struggle with addictions and work towards recovery. Additionally, I want to support the families who have loved ones struggling with substance abuse.

Ready to talk about it? It can be hard to make that first move, that first call. But whether you are in crisis or you want to understand why you are just "getting by", we can start now to figure it out together. Here, you will find a safe, inclusive and accepting space, along with a warm and interactive approach to exploring your story. Having trouble setting boundaries? Looking for new ways to communicate with your partner? Searching for a sense of self that has been lost - either in the context of a relationship or just in the struggles of daily life? These are only some of the challenges we can start to make sense of together.

Thank you for considering therapy at The Cope Clinic. My practice is based upon the belief that the emotional and behavioural issues that confound us can become understood through a guided exploration in a supportive and collaberative therapeutic alliance. My clinical experience of over 40 years has been attained through work with youth offenders, court ordered psychological assessments, residential treatment for religious professionals and work in a private mental health and addiction centre. I have had a private practice over 18 years. Due to the Covid outbreaks, I now see clients only through online methods.

I am attuned and compassionate in my approach to therapy. I offer a non-judgmental presence to help you feel relaxed and clear about the obstacles you want to overcome. Painful emotions often provide useful clues into beliefs about ourselves, other people and the world. This understanding paired with new choices will help you to move beyond what no longer serves you. Using empirical techniques adapted to your needs we will work together on practical ways to create lasting change in your life and relationships. My intention is for you to leave sessions feeling inspired to approach life from a new vantage point.

Therapy Photos is a groundbreaking psychotherapy service intertwining the art of photography with the journey of emotional healing. Specializing in women's health such as fertility challenges, motherhood and parenting, but open to all individuals, Gillian uses evidence-based modalities like emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients reach their goals. Simply by using the camera on your phone, clients explore their inner landscape, capturing and expressing emotions that words sometimes fail to convey, using the lens as a tool for self-discovery while the psychotherapy helps you heal.

Are you looking to make change? I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. I am passionate about empowering clients to make changes in their lives and the lives of others. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of health/wellbeing, mental health and addictions and have worked with individuals, couples and families coping with a wide range of concerns. I offer an inclusive and accepting therapeutic space for all clients and bring to my work a non-judgmental, warm, and interactive style.

Illness or the threat of illness can change you. You may feel like the rug has been pulled from beneath you and everything that has felt normal and routine has changed. While it is true you can’t control that the illness or diagnosis happened to you, you can control how you respond to it and what approach you want to take to drive your care, recovery and outlook. Allow me to stand with you while you navigate your experience knowing you are giving yourself a chance to take care of your emotional health alongside your physical health.

Whether you are working through past childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting hurdles, people pleasing or relationship complexities, my aim is to connect you to your inner system for exploration, deep healing and self compassion. After engaging in this work, my clients are better able to regulate their nervous systems and find more peace in their lives. This work also enables them to become more present for their children, families and loved ones. My style as a therapist is compassionate and easy going. I like to bring in a natural warmth and humour into all of my sessions.

Book your first session for free - I offer low cost therapy for individuals needing support with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and more. Whether this is your first time engaging in counselling or you have engaged in counselling in the past, beginning the journey to healing and self-discovery takes strength and courage. Life can stretch our ability to navigate the challenges we encounter, where we may need help finding the right tools and skills to support our journey. It is essential for me to create a safe and trusting environment for you to explore your thoughts and emotions

With over twenty years in mental health services, I am passionate about helping you to overcome the chalIenges you face and enhance your existing strengths. It is not uncommon during periods of life to feel overwhelmed, inadequate and anxious. As both a therapist and clinic owner of my group practice Shanti Psychotherapy, I specialize in working with Teenagers, Adults, Families, Trauma and Mental Health issues such as depression and anxiety. All sessions foster a safe and non-judgmental environment that focus on your individual needs. No single approach is right for everyone. I welcome the opportunity to start a conversation!

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.

I support adults in finding their identity within their cultural dynamics. Together we can guide you from a place of feeling stuck or lost to a place of change. You may be challenged with difficult family and relationship dynamics and together we can explore your identity and strengths within your relationships, family, community, and culture. Together we can navigate your personal growth within your relationships and gain insight on how they have shaped you. You value connections with others while being who you are and want to be understood and find acceptance of what makes you you.

Offering CHILD, YOUTH and FAMILY psychotherapy services / Play Therapy and Talk Therapy. Psychotherapy is provided to individuals and families experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, mood and behaviour regulation issues, self-esteem issues, life transition, ADHD, Autism, bullying and other social issues. Play Therapy: Children naturally communicate, understand, learn, and heal through play. Older children may benefit through a combination of play and talk therapy.

I’m a Registered Social Worker with a background in Child Development and Family support, social justice and community development. I strive to maintain a critical and self-reflective practice that is rooted in anti-oppressive principles. In my clinical work, I believe that you, the client are the expert in your own life. My hope is to work with you in building a safe and compassionate therapeutic relationship, that centres your well-being and gives voice to your experiences. I consider it the most important job to bear witness to other people’s unique experiences; their joy, their pain; their need for recognition and healing.

Our sessions are structured to address the root problem. With the lens from EMDR therapy and an AOP (anti-oppressive practice), we enter the memory network to reprocess the experiences that are hurting your current state of mind. I will provide a compassionate and non-judgmental environment. It's important to note that my scope of practice revolves around trauma, anxiety, depression, family stability, ADHD and ADD. I have obtained a Masters in Social Work and have experience supporting children, youth, adults and family units for 13 years.

We understand that taking the first step into therapy can be intimidating, and searching for the right therapist may feel overwhelming. Our team of Social Workers ease this process by carefully matching you with a therapist who best suits your needs. We offer online therapy for children, individuals, couples, and families. Our specialty lies in providing support for anxiety, family stress, relationship challenges, co-parenting and separation/divorce, work-related stress, as well as childhood and adult trauma. We deeply value the therapeutic relationship and prioritize creating a warm and welcoming space for you.

Sharing the challenges that brought you here can make you feel vulnerable, even emotional. Welcome to a warm, compassionate, calm and non-judgmental space just for you. My specialties include trauma, women’s health issues, chronic illness, chronic pain, CPTSD, dysfunctional, toxic and unhealthy childhood & family systems (including narcissism and emotional immaturity), anxiety and depression. I know you're tired of living like this - feeling overwhelmed, stuck & repeating the same patterns. I believe so strongly from both my own and my clients' experiences, that change and a happy life are possible for you!

Life is a rollercoaster. It’s full of constant ups & downs. For many of us, it can become too overwhelming to face it alone. Having the support of a experienced, empathic & attuned therapist who can work with you to face life challenges with more ease & self-compassion, while learning effective coping practices for future stressors can be a supportive way to navigate life’s many uncertainties.