Female Therapists in L3R

I am a registered Social Worker (RSW) with eight years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and families. I will work with you to develop goals that best suit your needs. I can support you if you're experiencing life transitions: gender identity, sexual orientation, retirement, or change in relationship status—also, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, grief/loss, and self-harm. I use a custom combination of approaches, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness through a trauma-informed lens.

Psychotherapy aims at better mental health. It is not only for those with mental issues or mental diseases. I advise everyone should seek psychotherapy if they can. I believe that everyone has room to grow to become better themselves.

Do you or does your child suffer with ADHD or are you concerned that they may have a learning/intellectual disability and are not sure what steps to take? Have you suffered trauma or abuse and are trying to cope? Do you feel anxious, depressed or lost and feel hopeless? Do you struggle with conflict resolution and interpersonal relationships? Are you interested in CBT, Mindfulness based approaches to therapy including meditation, breathing techniques and art therapy? If this sounds familiar, please reach out and feel confident that you will be seen and heard.

Dr. Sonia Dhawan is a registered Clinical Psychologist licensed to practice in the Province of Ontario since 2000. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Her office is located in Markham, but she provides virtual services to individuals throughout Ontario. Dr. Dhawan sees individuals from a broad range of ages, from adolescents to the elderly.

Navigating life’s challenges can be an isolating journey, it may leave us with limited opportunities to truly grasp our emotions or make sense of our experiences. You took the first step to reach out for support, it takes immense courage to seek out support and I commend you for considering this path.

There are times in life’s journey when we feel overwhelmed by situations and events, and navigation appears difficult, and we feel stuck. Those are the times we need a professional to help us. So, if you are worried your relationship has reached a point of no return. If worry, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, or poor boundaries is taking over your life or chipping away at your ability to cope. If anger is turning you into that person you do not recognize anymore. If you having difficulty regulating your emotions or struggling with keeping everyone happy, you do not have to do it alone, I can help

Are you yearning for a more fulfilling life, one where you feel a deeper sense of purpose and contentment? Seeking therapy can be a transformative step towards finding clarity and inner peace. It takes strength and self-awareness to acknowledge the challenges you're facing and to reach out for support. In our therapeutic journey together, I aim to provide a compassionate and understanding space where you can explore the emotions and thoughts that are weighing you down. While we can't change the past, we can work through the impact it has had on your life and uncover the patterns that may be contributing to your current struggles.

Are you feeling enough is enough? Are you feeling it’s time for you to get unstuck of your problem? Are you looking forward to change? Are you looking forward to finding a solution to your current situation?

It takes courage and self-awareness to change our old coping mechanisms when life’s stressors become overwhelming. I want to assure you that by checking out what supports are available to you out there, you are taking your first step towards creating meaningful change. I am Mandy Fang, the founder of Hopewoods Psychotherapy and Consulting Services. My 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families with complex needs, combined with my own personal struggles with infertility, provided me with a unique lens to view situations and comprehend the complex emotions behind human suffering.

I often find that clients seek therapy as a last resort, because they've tried everything else and still find themselves stuck dealing with the same issues. It's not always easy to identify what is standing in the way, but it can be reassuring to know that once you have, change is possible. I have had success improving the lives of those experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal issues, transitional stages of life, and clients with a history of trauma and abuse. My goal is to help you build stronger emotional balance and cognitive flexibility by learning about what motivates you.

I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for you to express yourself and a professional, empathetic, constructive perspective to help you find relief. I approach clients with empathy, care, and warmth. I am passionate about helping you restore serenity and peace in your life.

Cherie is known for her empathetic and non-judgemental approach that fosters a safe space where clients feel heard, connected, and recharged. She values drawing perspectives from clients’ backgrounds to elicit their strengths, develop coping strategies, and bring lasting changes. Cherie recognizes the complexities of familial relationships, such as intergenerational communication differences and the stress and challenges that arise from school/ work. Cherie’s success is to empower clients by walking alongside them while they overcome challenges at their own pace to excel and reach their full potential in life.

You may be here because you are feeling stressed, isolated, not good enough, or even helpless. Perhaps you are struggling to navigate or recover from overwhelming or unexpected life events. Regardless of the reason, you are opening yourself up to vulnerability and growth, and I commend you for your bravery. While pain, stress, and suffering are all universal human experiences, your relationship with adversity, and how you grow from it, is unique and special to you. I am deeply committed to supporting you in this process and strive to do so with warmth, compassion, and genuine curiosity.

Establishing an environment where clients feel safe to share their story is of paramount importance. My approach to therapy is from a trauma-informed lens, a person-centered approach, and by utilizing evidence based modalities. I have experience journeying with clients from diverse backgrounds and with those who have experienced trauma, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and with patients and their families in an in-patient setting. I am an integrationist, because I believe that therapy is not a one size fits all approach.

When you are looking at this profile, you are probably concerned about yourself to the point that you want to seek help. You may be experiencing intense emotions/strong feelings, like fear, anger, sadness, loneliness or helplessness, and it has been impacting on your life, such as your relationship, work, sleep... You are likely to have questions on how psychotherapy can help and which therapist will fit. Let’s slow down and take a deep breath... I would first like to applaud your decision to seek help because it takes courage. This is a significant sign of your readiness to acknowledge your issues and to make changes.

Life can present many different challenges. Some days can be more difficult than others. If you are experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, loss or loneliness, I am here for support. Whether the challenges include past pain, present stressors or concerns for your future, I can help you navigate through your days, explore ways to regain control of your life and create a better future with healthy relationships. I believe in every individual’s intrinsic worth and innate ability to tap into their strengths and rise out of life’s challenges. I am here to help you find your joy again.

No Waiting List, Quick Response. Do you feel anxious and frustrated when things do not work out? Do you have a hard time, you may feel lonely and isolated, and you don’t know who can you turn to? Do you have a safe and non-judgmental space to work with these emotions and challenges? It always takes encouragement and confidence to deal with these, and I believe my skills and experiences could empower you to work through these difficulties to make positive changes together. As a member of Hopewoods Psychotherapy, we aim to provide professional mental health services for the Chinese community in Toronto.

You might be reading this because you've been feeling "stuck" in some capacity. Maybe life isn't going how you thought it would or perhaps you just haven't been feeling quite like yourself. It is during these times that therapy can be extremely beneficial. In a safe, confidential space, you're not only given the opportunity to share some of your innermost thoughts and beliefs, but receive compassionate feedback on how they could be altered in a way that improves your mental health.

Welcome to Hopewoods. You have made the first step, which also is the hardest step, in seeking help to make a change. Whether you are seeking change for a healthier happier life, or coping with a mental illness, or just for problem solving difficulties that you encountered, you will not be alone on the rest of your journey of making change. I am a registered psychotherapist with more than 20 years experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. I am here to support and empower you.