Female Therapists in L9T

My passion in providing therapy is to help individuals and couples discover their inner strengths, experience self-compassion, and enjoy feelings of connection. I am committed to providing my clients with a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space to explore painful issues and find ways to move forward with positivity and happiness. I work with each client at their own pace and find approaches that best resonate with their needs. I am a Master's trained Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in both community and acute clinical settings.

Welcome! We provide counselling for children, teens, adults, parents, couples and family therapy for such issues as anxiety, anger, ADHD, separation/divorce, behavioural challenges, and common life stressors. Counselling can help each individual develop new coping skills, improve their self-esteem, and enhance their relationship with friends and family. When working with children our approach involves integrative (directive and non-directive) play therapy. We believe in an eclectic style of counselling which will involve CBT, DBT, ACT, Emotional Focused therapy and much more.

Connecting with a therapist can be a challenging first step. Lesley would be honoured to journey along side you on your path to healing and well-being.

Life can be TOUGH! Regardless of what life may look like on the outside, sometimes we struggle with what is happening on the inside! Using an evidence based and integrative approach, I provide a safe, secure, and non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore and overcome negative thinking patterns, overwhelmed feelings, anxious and depressive thoughts, self esteem issues, parenting challenges, relationship issues and many more.

Clarity is my hope for each person I see, whether we use Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Narrative approaches, EMDR, Mindfulness, yoga, polyvagal theory, or creative arts expression. Regardless if your struggle is with depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, or trauma, clarity means a better awareness and understanding of yourself in the current situation. Knowing yourself allows you to make choices best for you, consciously. It can be challenging to unravel and understand all of the often conflicting messages we hear and give ourselves, but it is crucial. This is the work I will support and guide you in.

Welcome, you have taken the brave step by clicking on this link to embark on a journey towards mental & emotional well-being, this is awesome, congratulations. For over 20 years I have delivered excellence in clinical service to individuals, families, children, and couples. How can I help? Are you feeling despair, confusion, regret, hopelessness, and distraught? Are you in pain more than you can imagine? You are in the right place. I strive to create a space where you feel supported and heard with a client-centered approach to empower individuals as they navigate life transitions and maximize personal growth in meaningful ways.

You search for therapists but don’t know if you will go through the session because you’re afraid of what you might discover? Sometimes you may not even know why you feel the way you do. As a full time working mother, I get how hard it is to always be stressed, to feel frustrated, and overwhelmed. It’s hard prioritizing mental health when you are already burdened with so many responsibilities whether finances, home, kids, school, or work. Except, when you finally do put yourself first you realize how liberating it is...to be in control of your emotions, to have the coping mechanisms to help you through the difficult days...

Welcome to the most important step of therapy - deciding to reach out for help and support to make the changes you need in your life. Counseling couples, families and individuals for over ten years gives me the experience to provide my clients with support, encouragement and guidance. My goal is to empower my clients to improve their emotional well-being, enhance their ability to engage in healthy interpersonal relationships and to provide them with the tools necessary to live their best lives. I facilitate a safe therapeutic space understanding unique cultural backgrounds, in which my clients can explore their relational patterns and develop acheivable goals.

I have many years of experience working with individuals of all ages and families. I believe, through self compassion, gratitude, openness, curiosity, and awareness, we can all access our most authentic Self. I will help you heal aspects of your personality that need attention. I am trained and use many different modalities such as EMDR, CBT Trauma therapy, IFS, CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, play therapy, and EFFT. I believe early interventions can be very powerful and have a long-lasting impact on us. I will work at a pace that is most comfortable to you.

Connection and processing your hurts and questions can be one of the most productive ways we grow and move forward. If you want to work with someone who is passionate about helping you in your journey to gain balance and meet goals I would love to talk to you about counselling being the right next step. Different situations and different personalities lend themselves to different types of therapies so I work with you to create an individualized plan that is best suited for your personal needs and situation.

Here at Bloom I believe in modern day counselling. I value and feel honored being a part of your journey during your most vulnerable time. My goal is to build an incredible therapeutic relationship to support you in peeling back the layers and helping you to self-discovery and healing. Counselling is a chance to openly express yourself and your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental and unbiased environment. This will allow you to achieve peace and contentment, clarity and direction in your life. There are little bits of sunshine all around us if we look in the right places.

Have you tried therapy before for your trauma symptoms and found you hit a plateau, as if something was missing? Are you looking for a different approach? Do you suspect your trauma experience(s) may be impacting your sexual expression - like having low desire, dissociating during intimacy, or struggling to enjoy pleasure? Have you been diagnosed with things like anxiety or panic disorder, or BPD, but think these are a result of your trauma? Or, perhaps you are feeling as though watching porn or seeking sex has gotten out of control and you are looking for someone to talk to about it who isn't going to shame you.

I am passionate about supporting children (7+), teens, and adults who experience anxiety, stress, low mood, feeling lost, overwhelmed, and life transitions. I am sensitive and affirming to individuals who identify as highly sensitive or neurodiverse (ex., ADHD). I support individuals struggling with parent-child attachment, relationship-attachments, communication challenges, relationship breakdowns, emotion regulation, self-esteem issues, intimate partner violence, and addictions.

I am in the business of people. My passion is to empower others to make the changes they want to see in their lives. Using a client-centered, strengths based approach; I work with individuals to help build on the strengths they already hold and help them get unstuck. I believe human connection is a powerful tool and my goal is to develop a trusting relationship in a safe and non-judgmental environment where together we will build on skills, abilities and knowledge. Everyone matters and deserves the time to have someone listen.

Truth be told, all of us go through many story lines and create our own unique narratives as we go about our daily lives. We are the authors of our lives. And in therapy, I truly respect that. You will see in our sessions, as you and I work together to build a therapeutic relationship, I will make every effort to help you make sense of your unique experiences and support you on your journey. I have extensively worked with adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Are you struggling with feelings of overwhelm, constant overthinking or consistent feelings of distress? Perhaps you have lost motivation, are dealing with a life transition, struggling with burnout or have extremely low energy? So many have become familiar with a state of discomfort and suffering and it can take an exceptional amount of courage to reach out for help. Reaching out is the first step and at The Therapy Collective we are here to help.

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist (Ontario) who specializes in working with children, teens, parents, and families. My approach in working with clients is to provide a supportive and caring relationship within which they can explore and address issues meaningful to them, identify their psychological needs, and expand on their strengths to meet these needs. In my work with children and teens, whatever the issue we are addressing, I encourage the development of skills in self-reflection and effective communication to promote the capacity for positive engagement and healthy relations (e.g., family, peers), which are cornerstones of psychological well-being.

The pressure is soul-crushing. Life looks great on paper but you’re burnt out. You were expected to be the perfect child. Speak and act right, best the best, achieve. Mistakes meant you failed. As an adult, there’s no room for rest. You’ll be bored. Seen as weak. It’s exhausting keeping up the façade. You’ve tried therapy to help with your stress, overwhelming thoughts, and unhappiness, but you were overbooked. You tried to squeeze it in, but finding the right therapist who didn’t judge felt impossible. I understand because I’ve been where you are. I was bullied at school and work, told “Get lost you Paki, go home to your country.”

My name is Ashley and I am a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families. I specialize in supporting clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, and general stress. Safety, comfort, and authenticity are my top priorities when I work with clients. I am passionate about supporting clients to be their most authentic selves. I am committed to helping clients feel seen, heard, understood, and finding deeper relationships with themselves and others.