Therapists in L5H
Rui Hao
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5H
I am a registered social worker, psychotherapist with a Master's degree from University of Toronto. I've been working as a hospital social worker in mental health field since 2007 and won Professional Practice Award. In my private practice, I provide counseling and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I am also a tutor at University of Toronto Medical School. I am fluent in English and Mandarin and have extensive experience working with clients facing challenges during major life transitions. I use a variety of methods to help clients discover their strength and develop balanced core beliefs.
I am a registered social worker, psychotherapist with a Master's degree from University of Toronto. I've been working as a hospital social worker in mental health field since 2007 and won Professional Practice Award. In my private practice, I provide counseling and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I am also a tutor at University of Toronto Medical School. I am fluent in English and Mandarin and have extensive experience working with clients facing challenges during major life transitions. I use a variety of methods to help clients discover their strength and develop balanced core beliefs.
Preeti Taneja
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5H
Are you silently struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress? Are you seeking a new way to heal, become mindful, and manage your life in a thoughtful, present way? Are you having challenges communicating in your relationships? I am committed to practicing empathy and compassion by actively listening to my clients and their concerns. Being mindful that each individual’s journey is unique, I will work hand-in-hand with you to implement an achievable plan that will focus on your needs and improve your quality of life. I work hard to build trust through confidential support that is offered in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Are you silently struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress? Are you seeking a new way to heal, become mindful, and manage your life in a thoughtful, present way? Are you having challenges communicating in your relationships? I am committed to practicing empathy and compassion by actively listening to my clients and their concerns. Being mindful that each individual’s journey is unique, I will work hand-in-hand with you to implement an achievable plan that will focus on your needs and improve your quality of life. I work hard to build trust through confidential support that is offered in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Leanna Bissell: Pause Ponder Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5H
Are you concerned that you might be having issues in any of the following areas?: Addictions (alcohol, drugs, social media, sex), ADHD (poor time management, disorganized thoughts), Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), Anxiety (social anxiety, worry and rumination), Depression (low mood, low motivation, fatigue, poor concentration, postpartum), Acquired brain injury, Body dissatisfaction (dieting/restricting, chronic eating, emotional eating) , Borderline Personality Disorder, Impulse Control and Managing urges.
Are you concerned that you might be having issues in any of the following areas?: Addictions (alcohol, drugs, social media, sex), ADHD (poor time management, disorganized thoughts), Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), Anxiety (social anxiety, worry and rumination), Depression (low mood, low motivation, fatigue, poor concentration, postpartum), Acquired brain injury, Body dissatisfaction (dieting/restricting, chronic eating, emotional eating) , Borderline Personality Disorder, Impulse Control and Managing urges.
Heather Howse
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5H
In a world of constant negative newsreels, life can feel frightening and uncertain. Are you struggling with feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or disconnected? Do you have trouble sleeping? Perhaps your mind feels to be "on" at all times and you are having hard time quieting the noise? If so, I can help.
In a world of constant negative newsreels, life can feel frightening and uncertain. Are you struggling with feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or disconnected? Do you have trouble sleeping? Perhaps your mind feels to be "on" at all times and you are having hard time quieting the noise? If so, I can help.
Samantha Samuels
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5H
As we journey through life, unfair things happen. The associated thoughts, feelings and people can stay with us as painful memories, create a sense of burden and influence our future expectations. While we can't change the past, it is under our control to change the way we look at what happened. As challenging events and relationships unfold, we can control how we respond. We do this by becoming more aware of automatic negative reactions and replacing them with healthier thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In sessions, we explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, behaviours and interpersonal patterns that cause us to feel "stuck" in life.
As we journey through life, unfair things happen. The associated thoughts, feelings and people can stay with us as painful memories, create a sense of burden and influence our future expectations. While we can't change the past, it is under our control to change the way we look at what happened. As challenging events and relationships unfold, we can control how we respond. We do this by becoming more aware of automatic negative reactions and replacing them with healthier thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In sessions, we explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, behaviours and interpersonal patterns that cause us to feel "stuck" in life.
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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.