Therapists in L4L
Jace Armstrong
Registered Social Worker, SSW, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
I encourage individuals and couples to discover the transformative impact of a holistic approach and reach out for the help that we all need and deserve.
If you or someone you know is grappling with various challenges related to stress, mental health, or issues within your relationship, I hope this page offers you guidance and is the 'right' fit to meet your needs. Regardless of your background or struggle, I am here to provide you with a safe and empathetic space where there is understanding, respect and support in navigating your concerns.
I encourage individuals and couples to discover the transformative impact of a holistic approach and reach out for the help that we all need and deserve.
If you or someone you know is grappling with various challenges related to stress, mental health, or issues within your relationship, I hope this page offers you guidance and is the 'right' fit to meet your needs. Regardless of your background or struggle, I am here to provide you with a safe and empathetic space where there is understanding, respect and support in navigating your concerns.
Hyunbin Hwang
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
Hyunbin has a passion for listening to others and loves to build a relationship with them. He cares about walking with the clients through their journey with a caring heart. Hyunbin was born in South Korea and moved to Canada when he was 13, which gives him the strength in understanding different cultures. His mission work experience in Haiti for 1.5 years also adds to his understanding and knowledge to work with clients from different cultures as well. He is also able to put some of the religious care into the session upon a request as he has been served as the pastor for past 10 years and still is a pastor.
Hyunbin has a passion for listening to others and loves to build a relationship with them. He cares about walking with the clients through their journey with a caring heart. Hyunbin was born in South Korea and moved to Canada when he was 13, which gives him the strength in understanding different cultures. His mission work experience in Haiti for 1.5 years also adds to his understanding and knowledge to work with clients from different cultures as well. He is also able to put some of the religious care into the session upon a request as he has been served as the pastor for past 10 years and still is a pastor.
If you feel ALONE, ABANDONED, REJECTED or MISUNDERSTOOD, Equine-Assisted Therapy could be a good fit for you. Animals , particularly HORSES, have pure hearts that touch human souls. I provide psychotherapy in collaboration with horses. Being outdoors with theses beautiful animals gives you an opportunity to connect to yourself. You can be present and in the moment. I offer an experiential type of therapy in nature that provides insight into who you are and what you can do to change recurring behaviours. EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY provides an opportunity to connect to yourself in new ways.
If you feel ALONE, ABANDONED, REJECTED or MISUNDERSTOOD, Equine-Assisted Therapy could be a good fit for you. Animals , particularly HORSES, have pure hearts that touch human souls. I provide psychotherapy in collaboration with horses. Being outdoors with theses beautiful animals gives you an opportunity to connect to yourself. You can be present and in the moment. I offer an experiential type of therapy in nature that provides insight into who you are and what you can do to change recurring behaviours. EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY provides an opportunity to connect to yourself in new ways.
Radhika Rangwani
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
Radhika is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She is a mother of two, a daughter, and now a counsellor! Radhika’s travel experiences have introduced her to different cultures and appreciate their nuances. Her life struggles have taught her to persevere and know that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel – we just have our own pace to get to it. Radhika provides therapeutic services using a variety of modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural therapy.
Radhika is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She is a mother of two, a daughter, and now a counsellor! Radhika’s travel experiences have introduced her to different cultures and appreciate their nuances. Her life struggles have taught her to persevere and know that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel – we just have our own pace to get to it. Radhika provides therapeutic services using a variety of modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural therapy.
Talk to Heal Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, ON L4L
Is anxiety getting in the way of living? Do you often wonder if your personal life should be better? Are you living in your past - unable to move forward? Do you find yourself disconnected from yourself or your partner? Do you feel safe in your family? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure about how they are supposed to manage different and all demanding aspects of their day-to-day life including, their time, careers, and their families. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself might look like an easy solution at first, but long term it can create mental and physical challenges.
Is anxiety getting in the way of living? Do you often wonder if your personal life should be better? Are you living in your past - unable to move forward? Do you find yourself disconnected from yourself or your partner? Do you feel safe in your family? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure about how they are supposed to manage different and all demanding aspects of their day-to-day life including, their time, careers, and their families. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself might look like an easy solution at first, but long term it can create mental and physical challenges.
Vaughan Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Talking with a trained listener helps alleviate emotional distress for good. Myrtle Pellew PhD is trained to listen and interact with you in a way that will assist you to get to the very root of your emotional concerns. You will be empowered to accomplish such things as, being able to face your difficulties; to develop effective communication and interpersonal skills; to assume responsibility for bringing about positive life changes; to enable you to make desirable choices; to work on mending broken relationships; to manage anger and aggression appropriately; to improve your self-esteem/image; and to receive inner healing.
Talking with a trained listener helps alleviate emotional distress for good. Myrtle Pellew PhD is trained to listen and interact with you in a way that will assist you to get to the very root of your emotional concerns. You will be empowered to accomplish such things as, being able to face your difficulties; to develop effective communication and interpersonal skills; to assume responsibility for bringing about positive life changes; to enable you to make desirable choices; to work on mending broken relationships; to manage anger and aggression appropriately; to improve your self-esteem/image; and to receive inner healing.
I am a psychologist under supervised practice, and have over ten years of experience. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Most of my therapy work has been helping those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, OCD, and attentional difficulties. I also help those dealing with relationship difficulties, suffering from loss, and anger. Additionally, I specialize with those that have suffered from motor vehicle accidents and rehabilitation psychology.
I am a psychologist under supervised practice, and have over ten years of experience. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Most of my therapy work has been helping those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, phobias, OCD, and attentional difficulties. I also help those dealing with relationship difficulties, suffering from loss, and anger. Additionally, I specialize with those that have suffered from motor vehicle accidents and rehabilitation psychology.
Frances D'Amato
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, ON L4L (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I offer services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, sexual abuse, poor body image, eating disorders, addictions, low self-esteem, loss and grief and other mental health concerns. I believe that each person is a unique individual with their own personality, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In therapy, I view you as the expert of your life.
Hello and welcome! I offer services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, sexual abuse, poor body image, eating disorders, addictions, low self-esteem, loss and grief and other mental health concerns. I believe that each person is a unique individual with their own personality, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In therapy, I view you as the expert of your life.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment that helps to explore your inner thoughts, feelings, emotions, conflicts and experiences that may negatively influence your life change them and transform them to your growth.
Our life is not always easy. Sometimes we feel that everything is quite complicated and confusing. I am here to help you to look at yourself, your beliefs, your emotions, your relationships and your life from a different perspective. Sometimes, when you feel stuck and confused, anxious or depressed you need someone who will be with you and help you on that journey. Sometimes you may feel that something is not right with you, that you are broken or you are not loved, you have issues with self-esteem but it shouldn't be your reality for the rest of your life. We can start looking at that together changing it step by step.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment that helps to explore your inner thoughts, feelings, emotions, conflicts and experiences that may negatively influence your life change them and transform them to your growth.
Our life is not always easy. Sometimes we feel that everything is quite complicated and confusing. I am here to help you to look at yourself, your beliefs, your emotions, your relationships and your life from a different perspective. Sometimes, when you feel stuck and confused, anxious or depressed you need someone who will be with you and help you on that journey. Sometimes you may feel that something is not right with you, that you are broken or you are not loved, you have issues with self-esteem but it shouldn't be your reality for the rest of your life. We can start looking at that together changing it step by step.
Paula Scarangella
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, ON L4L
No concern or thought is too small or large to be explored in therapy. I understand that life can bring us suffering, pain, loss, and other experiences that we oftentimes struggle to manage. My goal is to provide a safe space to explore & process your thoughts, emotions, & life situations, no matter how big or small. I understand that each individual's story is unique, & I allow for discovery to occur in a fully confidential, non-judgemental space.
No concern or thought is too small or large to be explored in therapy. I understand that life can bring us suffering, pain, loss, and other experiences that we oftentimes struggle to manage. My goal is to provide a safe space to explore & process your thoughts, emotions, & life situations, no matter how big or small. I understand that each individual's story is unique, & I allow for discovery to occur in a fully confidential, non-judgemental space.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
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Soulstice Health Inc.
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, ADS, RYT, CSEPCPT
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, ON L4L
Balance of the entire body (mind, body, and soul) is key to achieving and restoring optimal personal health: where unpacking experiences can help build capacity, empowerment, and resilience throughout your personal health journey, transforming you from a state of surviving (doing) into a state of thriving (being).
Soulstice Health Inc. is a community-based Wellness Centre that adopts a holistic understanding of mental and physical health. We aspire to foster optimal personal health and healing from a mind, body, and soul approach. To truly tap into our greatest potential, we believe that self-connection is essential. Working collaboratively with individuals affected by mental health and/or addiction concerns, we support them in finding their own meaningful paths to healing. We are dedicated to helping you find your true self while fostering improved self-care, building on capacity, and realizing your fullest potential.
Balance of the entire body (mind, body, and soul) is key to achieving and restoring optimal personal health: where unpacking experiences can help build capacity, empowerment, and resilience throughout your personal health journey, transforming you from a state of surviving (doing) into a state of thriving (being).
Soulstice Health Inc. is a community-based Wellness Centre that adopts a holistic understanding of mental and physical health. We aspire to foster optimal personal health and healing from a mind, body, and soul approach. To truly tap into our greatest potential, we believe that self-connection is essential. Working collaboratively with individuals affected by mental health and/or addiction concerns, we support them in finding their own meaningful paths to healing. We are dedicated to helping you find your true self while fostering improved self-care, building on capacity, and realizing your fullest potential.
Iveta Polonsky
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, ON L4L (Online Only)
Some areas of challenges include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, abuse/trauma, relational/family issues, postpartum/maternal and pregnancy struggles, perfectionism, and life transitional difficulties.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for self-exploration and healing. My client-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approach focuses on providing my clients the means to better understand themselves and their experiences. I work collaboratively with each client, tailoring treatment to their unique needs. My work involves exploration of thoughts, feelings, patterns, and ways of relating to others, as well as building strength, resiliency, and skills to navigate through difficult times and reach desired goals.
Some areas of challenges include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, abuse/trauma, relational/family issues, postpartum/maternal and pregnancy struggles, perfectionism, and life transitional difficulties.
Welcome to Therapy Heals! As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for self-exploration and healing. My client-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approach focuses on providing my clients the means to better understand themselves and their experiences. I work collaboratively with each client, tailoring treatment to their unique needs. My work involves exploration of thoughts, feelings, patterns, and ways of relating to others, as well as building strength, resiliency, and skills to navigate through difficult times and reach desired goals.
Kayla James
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
Accepting new clients online and in-person. Taking the first step is often the hardest, so I congratulate you for seeking a therapist! Using a trauma informed, strengths-based approach we can work together on your journey toward living a fulfilling life. I am passionate about helping my clients work through their trauma, anxiety, and depression, and learn new techniques that allow them to thrive despite their experiences.
Accepting new clients online and in-person. Taking the first step is often the hardest, so I congratulate you for seeking a therapist! Using a trauma informed, strengths-based approach we can work together on your journey toward living a fulfilling life. I am passionate about helping my clients work through their trauma, anxiety, and depression, and learn new techniques that allow them to thrive despite their experiences.
Therapy Heals Psychotherapy and Counselling
RN, Psychotherapist, RSW, RP, MA, MSW, MC
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4L
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, sad or frustrated ? Is this impacting your day to day life and/or affecting your relationships? If you struggle with any of these emotions and don't know know where to turn, we can help! At Therapy Heals we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! We want to understand where you are now and the challenges impacting your ability to feel your best and be happy. We offer a safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule so that you can begin your journey to healing.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, sad or frustrated ? Is this impacting your day to day life and/or affecting your relationships? If you struggle with any of these emotions and don't know know where to turn, we can help! At Therapy Heals we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! We want to understand where you are now and the challenges impacting your ability to feel your best and be happy. We offer a safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule so that you can begin your journey to healing.
Alessandra Trani
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
I believe in working collaboratively with my clients and tailoring treatment to meet their unique needs. My therapeutic approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. This means helping clients to identify and change negative thought patterns, set achievable goals, and build stronger and more compassionate emotional connections with themselves and others. I also implement a trauma-informed and attachment lens and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I believe in working collaboratively with my clients and tailoring treatment to meet their unique needs. My therapeutic approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. This means helping clients to identify and change negative thought patterns, set achievable goals, and build stronger and more compassionate emotional connections with themselves and others. I also implement a trauma-informed and attachment lens and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
My Passion is to deliver a message of HOPE to people that I come across. I personally believe that Hope can light a candle in the darkest point of life. Hope is what we all need in order to have a more positive look at life in general and be empowered to make constructive changes and live with a positive attitude. With the increasing challenges in our world and the fact that we are not immune to life's surprises and shocks, our days are becoming more stressful which make us sometimes pay heavy price....
My Passion is to deliver a message of HOPE to people that I come across. I personally believe that Hope can light a candle in the darkest point of life. Hope is what we all need in order to have a more positive look at life in general and be empowered to make constructive changes and live with a positive attitude. With the increasing challenges in our world and the fact that we are not immune to life's surprises and shocks, our days are becoming more stressful which make us sometimes pay heavy price....
At Happy Hearts Counselling Services, we are dedicated to provide a safe & therapeutic space for individuals struggling with mental health/life challenges. We empower our clients to heal, grow, achieve their goals, & to live their best lives by using evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused therapy, Psycho-educational counselling, & talk therapy. Happy Hearts Counselling Services provides individual, family, group & couples counselling services, as well as parent coaching. We are person-centred as we believe that what works for one person is unique to what works for another.
At Happy Hearts Counselling Services, we are dedicated to provide a safe & therapeutic space for individuals struggling with mental health/life challenges. We empower our clients to heal, grow, achieve their goals, & to live their best lives by using evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused therapy, Psycho-educational counselling, & talk therapy. Happy Hearts Counselling Services provides individual, family, group & couples counselling services, as well as parent coaching. We are person-centred as we believe that what works for one person is unique to what works for another.
Often when we experience difficulties in life we can feel stuck. We may spend our time and energy ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading us to miss the present moment. "The past is finished. Learn from it and let it go.The future is not here yet. Plan for it, but do not waste your time worrying about it.Worrying is worthless"(Brian L. Weiss).I'm passionate about my work and will work to help you tackle life's challenges that fit your lifestyle and goals for therapeutic change. By creating a safe, warm and welcoming environment as the foundation to help create change and help prevent later suffering/hardship
Often when we experience difficulties in life we can feel stuck. We may spend our time and energy ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading us to miss the present moment. "The past is finished. Learn from it and let it go.The future is not here yet. Plan for it, but do not waste your time worrying about it.Worrying is worthless"(Brian L. Weiss).I'm passionate about my work and will work to help you tackle life's challenges that fit your lifestyle and goals for therapeutic change. By creating a safe, warm and welcoming environment as the foundation to help create change and help prevent later suffering/hardship
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.