Therapists in M9B
Andrew Griffith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Etobicoke, ON M9B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Stress feels like it's coming from all angles 24/7. Whether it's school, work, family, friends or something you can't quite put your finger on, it can feel inescapable & hopeless. That same experience, knowledge & unique set of skills that you bring with you is just as important as the therapy itself. Furthermore, the effectiveness of a strength-based approach in a calming, therapeutic space that is collaborative, transparent & trauma-informed can provide an excellent starting point to attain your goals.
Stress feels like it's coming from all angles 24/7. Whether it's school, work, family, friends or something you can't quite put your finger on, it can feel inescapable & hopeless. That same experience, knowledge & unique set of skills that you bring with you is just as important as the therapy itself. Furthermore, the effectiveness of a strength-based approach in a calming, therapeutic space that is collaborative, transparent & trauma-informed can provide an excellent starting point to attain your goals.
Dr. Andrew Wong
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Etobicoke, ON M9B
I am a doctoral level psychologist with 12 years of clinical and research experience. I provide assessment, therapy, and consultation to help children, adolescents, and adults through academic, social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. By building a genuine and caring therapeutic relationship, I help clients adapt and grow when faced with challenges. I also guide my clients to tap into their strengths so that they can make the most comfortable choices in order to move forward. Along the way, we work together to create new strategies while modifying existing ones so that clients and their families will become more resilient.
I am a doctoral level psychologist with 12 years of clinical and research experience. I provide assessment, therapy, and consultation to help children, adolescents, and adults through academic, social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. By building a genuine and caring therapeutic relationship, I help clients adapt and grow when faced with challenges. I also guide my clients to tap into their strengths so that they can make the most comfortable choices in order to move forward. Along the way, we work together to create new strategies while modifying existing ones so that clients and their families will become more resilient.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.