Great-West Life Therapists in Ayr, ON
Charlene Mercer (Individuals-Couples-Parenting Support)
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MALT, RP, CCC, RRT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ayr, ON N0B
Let's face it, finding the right therapist can feel a lot like online dating. Sifting through a sea of bios, trying to get a sense of who will be the right fit for your therapeutic journey. There are plenty of great therapists out there, and we all have something different to offer. You're right to invest this much time and energy in finding the perfect match because the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors for your progress. In fact, studies show that a good therapist-client relationship can improve therapy outcomes by up to 30%. So, keep reading to decide if we might be the a "therapeutic match"...
Let's face it, finding the right therapist can feel a lot like online dating. Sifting through a sea of bios, trying to get a sense of who will be the right fit for your therapeutic journey. There are plenty of great therapists out there, and we all have something different to offer. You're right to invest this much time and energy in finding the perfect match because the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors for your progress. In fact, studies show that a good therapist-client relationship can improve therapy outcomes by up to 30%. So, keep reading to decide if we might be the a "therapeutic match"...
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Jackie Ponomariov
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1G (Online Only)
You may be struggling with perfectionism, shame/guilt, anxiety, self-doubt, and issues with control. You identify as an overachiever, a helper, or highly sensitive person. You want to feel better and learn to stand up for yourself, but doing so feel terrifying. You want to live life on your terms, build independence, and feel confident and empowered. You hope to build up self-worth, let go of fear, stand up for yourself, and shamelessly prioritize your needs. In a warm, safe, and collaborative space, we'll work on ways to get you unstuck from the patterns that are weighing you down so you can feel lighter and live life with ease.
You may be struggling with perfectionism, shame/guilt, anxiety, self-doubt, and issues with control. You identify as an overachiever, a helper, or highly sensitive person. You want to feel better and learn to stand up for yourself, but doing so feel terrifying. You want to live life on your terms, build independence, and feel confident and empowered. You hope to build up self-worth, let go of fear, stand up for yourself, and shamelessly prioritize your needs. In a warm, safe, and collaborative space, we'll work on ways to get you unstuck from the patterns that are weighing you down so you can feel lighter and live life with ease.
Atlas Therapy - Cambridge
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OAMHP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1G
Now Accepting New Clients. At Atlas Therapy, we work with individuals, children, couples, and families to help them heal, grow, and thrive. We all face challenges in our lives and deserve support, compassion, and understanding. Together we work collaboratively by building on your existing strengths, improving your relationships and understanding and replacing unhelpful or self-destructive behaviours. We offer a warm, non-judgmental space for you to navigate life’s difficulties, cope with stress, and create lasting change in ways that are important to you.
Now Accepting New Clients. At Atlas Therapy, we work with individuals, children, couples, and families to help them heal, grow, and thrive. We all face challenges in our lives and deserve support, compassion, and understanding. Together we work collaboratively by building on your existing strengths, improving your relationships and understanding and replacing unhelpful or self-destructive behaviours. We offer a warm, non-judgmental space for you to navigate life’s difficulties, cope with stress, and create lasting change in ways that are important to you.
Accepting New Clients - Feeling trapped in an unhealthy pattern, but can’t get out of it? Counselling helps you process the underlying concerns that are keeping you stuck in this negative pattern. It will also offer strategies that you can use to manage the day-to-day stressors. If you want to work through the problems you are experiencing and want a helping hand, then reach out to me. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Accepting New Clients - Feeling trapped in an unhealthy pattern, but can’t get out of it? Counselling helps you process the underlying concerns that are keeping you stuck in this negative pattern. It will also offer strategies that you can use to manage the day-to-day stressors. If you want to work through the problems you are experiencing and want a helping hand, then reach out to me. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
I appreciate that seeking help can be intimidating. Many people feel that they suffer alone. People do not realize how common it is to suffer from mental health-related issues. In North America, one in five adults suffer from distress, such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal problems. Psychotherapy is extremely effective at treating a wide variety of psychological issues. I provide evidence-based, individualized, and collaborative treatment to ensure the quality of care. My approach to psychotherapy incorporates cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT).
I appreciate that seeking help can be intimidating. Many people feel that they suffer alone. People do not realize how common it is to suffer from mental health-related issues. In North America, one in five adults suffer from distress, such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal problems. Psychotherapy is extremely effective at treating a wide variety of psychological issues. I provide evidence-based, individualized, and collaborative treatment to ensure the quality of care. My approach to psychotherapy incorporates cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT).
With compassion, an emphasis on safety, a gentle presence and through deep listening, I will help you to identify your goals, develop a plan, recognize your own strengths and internal resources to navigate and overcome current distresses and hurdles. Whether it is challenges of anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, life transitions, self-worth, or relationship issues, I feel it is an honour and a privilege to walk with you on your journey towards individual growth and mental wellness, exploration, discovery, healing, integration and self-empowerment.
With compassion, an emphasis on safety, a gentle presence and through deep listening, I will help you to identify your goals, develop a plan, recognize your own strengths and internal resources to navigate and overcome current distresses and hurdles. Whether it is challenges of anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, life transitions, self-worth, or relationship issues, I feel it is an honour and a privilege to walk with you on your journey towards individual growth and mental wellness, exploration, discovery, healing, integration and self-empowerment.
Let me be your guide to the life you hope to for. Psychology and psychotherapy have captivated me for years, driving my dedication to the mental health field since 2011. Whether through in-person sessions or online, I tailor to meet the specific needs of each person I work with. I specialize in Couples Therapy and am certified in Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy. I also support individuals facing various difficulties, including phobias, social anxiety, panic attacks, health-related anxieties, major and persistent depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, OCD, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, anger, weight loss, suicidal ideation, and spirituality.
Let me be your guide to the life you hope to for. Psychology and psychotherapy have captivated me for years, driving my dedication to the mental health field since 2011. Whether through in-person sessions or online, I tailor to meet the specific needs of each person I work with. I specialize in Couples Therapy and am certified in Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy. I also support individuals facing various difficulties, including phobias, social anxiety, panic attacks, health-related anxieties, major and persistent depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, OCD, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, anger, weight loss, suicidal ideation, and spirituality.
Melissa Lerner | Anxiety, Career, Burnout, Empaths
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H (Online Only)
Are you an overachieving, people-pleasing human who has a hard time saying no, tends to overwork, is secretly riddled with anxiety, has a challenging relationship with your parents, has difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries, and feel like you're riding a roller coaster of big emotions? Like the Type-A person that you are, you've tried all the things to feel better: self-help, exercise, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, new planners, podcasts...but you're still stuck. You thought it was a phase, but now it's starting to affect your relationships, and you're finally feeling ready - and willing - to make a real change.
Are you an overachieving, people-pleasing human who has a hard time saying no, tends to overwork, is secretly riddled with anxiety, has a challenging relationship with your parents, has difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries, and feel like you're riding a roller coaster of big emotions? Like the Type-A person that you are, you've tried all the things to feel better: self-help, exercise, yoga, meditation, healthy eating, new planners, podcasts...but you're still stuck. You thought it was a phase, but now it's starting to affect your relationships, and you're finally feeling ready - and willing - to make a real change.
Nate Meidinger
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're grappling with the uncertainty of the world we live in, the weight of work-related stress, the pain of grief and overwhelm, or the scars of broken relationships and unhealed traumas, seeking counselling can be a crucial step towards finding relief and a renewed sense of hope and direction in life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're grappling with the uncertainty of the world we live in, the weight of work-related stress, the pain of grief and overwhelm, or the scars of broken relationships and unhealed traumas, seeking counselling can be a crucial step towards finding relief and a renewed sense of hope and direction in life.
I have been working with people suffering from BPD and difficulties regulating emotions in clinical settings and private practice for over a decade now. I have also worked extensively with poly-substance and behavioural addictions, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, age, and socioeconomic status, complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and Sex Addiction. I have worked closely with Veterans, struggling with decades of combat trauma, victims of human trafficking, loss and grief. I have acquired this experience not only in individual and group setting, but also working with couples in outpatient and inpatient setting.
I have been working with people suffering from BPD and difficulties regulating emotions in clinical settings and private practice for over a decade now. I have also worked extensively with poly-substance and behavioural addictions, clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, age, and socioeconomic status, complex PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, and Sex Addiction. I have worked closely with Veterans, struggling with decades of combat trauma, victims of human trafficking, loss and grief. I have acquired this experience not only in individual and group setting, but also working with couples in outpatient and inpatient setting.
Jason Lavery @ Psychotherapy For You
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erin, ON N0B (Online Only)
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.
I am happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organize my practice around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, I have lived experience as a first responder and am passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles. In my experience working with people over the last 10 years, I've found that often their challenges are best addressed first and foremost by being heard; this act of listening is a gift that unlocks the resources hidden within.
I work with adults who are feeling stressed: they may worry, panic or feel shy in social situations, may try to be perfect, may feel badly about themselves, or wish to express themselves more effectively, or to set clearer boundaries with others, or to be more assertive. I also work with people from the straight and LGBTQ communities who are experiencing challenges in their relationships, with sexuality, sexual orientation, alternative relationships, alternative sexualities, and gender. Many experience these challenges, but some may lose a sense of balance in their lives or the ability to enjoy life and relationships while trying to sort out their concerns.
I work with adults who are feeling stressed: they may worry, panic or feel shy in social situations, may try to be perfect, may feel badly about themselves, or wish to express themselves more effectively, or to set clearer boundaries with others, or to be more assertive. I also work with people from the straight and LGBTQ communities who are experiencing challenges in their relationships, with sexuality, sexual orientation, alternative relationships, alternative sexualities, and gender. Many experience these challenges, but some may lose a sense of balance in their lives or the ability to enjoy life and relationships while trying to sort out their concerns.
Samuel Gasilan | BPD | Trauma | CPTSD |
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1G (Online Only)
You are constantly walking on eggshells. Always on high alert, your highly sensitive brain is always scanning other people's expressions to make sure everything is okay. You over-apologize, over-explain, over-share or disconnect and push your emotions deep down. You feel different - too emotional, too “much”. A sense of loneliness and longing for something you can’t describe looms in the background of everything you do. No matter what you try the feeling that there’s “something wrong with you” just won’t let up. You try to feel better - you have journaled, meditated, tried therapy, medication, breathwork…but nothing helps for long
You are constantly walking on eggshells. Always on high alert, your highly sensitive brain is always scanning other people's expressions to make sure everything is okay. You over-apologize, over-explain, over-share or disconnect and push your emotions deep down. You feel different - too emotional, too “much”. A sense of loneliness and longing for something you can’t describe looms in the background of everything you do. No matter what you try the feeling that there’s “something wrong with you” just won’t let up. You try to feel better - you have journaled, meditated, tried therapy, medication, breathwork…but nothing helps for long
Justin the Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
I believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. I have helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As a relational therapist, I appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. I do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, I see my clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. I see strengths and I see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
I believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. I have helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As a relational therapist, I appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. I do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, I see my clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. I see strengths and I see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
Welcome! I understand how uncomfortable and difficult it can be to reach out for help, and you have taken the most difficult step already. I’m happy to support you in your healing journey – you don’t have to do this alone. I support youth and adults around issues with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and relationship issues. I’m also a proud ally of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Welcome! I understand how uncomfortable and difficult it can be to reach out for help, and you have taken the most difficult step already. I’m happy to support you in your healing journey – you don’t have to do this alone. I support youth and adults around issues with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and relationship issues. I’m also a proud ally of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Accepting New Clients - Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy pattern? Counselling can help you process the underlying concerns that are keeping you trapped in this negative cycle. It will also provide you with strategies to manage day-to-day stressors. If you’re looking for a helping hand to work through your problems, reach out to me. You can easily book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Accepting New Clients - Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy pattern? Counselling can help you process the underlying concerns that are keeping you trapped in this negative cycle. It will also provide you with strategies to manage day-to-day stressors. If you’re looking for a helping hand to work through your problems, reach out to me. You can easily book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Accepting New Clients - Do you find yourself getting stuck in negative patterns of thinking? Does this affect your relationships and work? My goal is to support you in understanding the patterns that have you feeling stuck and help you navigate your inner world. I will walk alongside you in your search for meaningful change. If you would like to start this healing work together, then the easiest way is to book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca) or email if you have any questions about the process.
Accepting New Clients - Do you find yourself getting stuck in negative patterns of thinking? Does this affect your relationships and work? My goal is to support you in understanding the patterns that have you feeling stuck and help you navigate your inner world. I will walk alongside you in your search for meaningful change. If you would like to start this healing work together, then the easiest way is to book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca) or email if you have any questions about the process.
If overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious seem to be your common state of being, or if you are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness, or if despite all your best efforts you can't seem to get from where you are to where you want to be, leaving you feeling stuck; then therapy can provide you with a safe space to be seen, heard, and understood. We can uncover the root of why you are stuck and struggling, and discover the innate wellness and wisdom that resides within you, which can help create a new way of being in the present, so that your future can look like what you desire.
If overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious seem to be your common state of being, or if you are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness, or if despite all your best efforts you can't seem to get from where you are to where you want to be, leaving you feeling stuck; then therapy can provide you with a safe space to be seen, heard, and understood. We can uncover the root of why you are stuck and struggling, and discover the innate wellness and wisdom that resides within you, which can help create a new way of being in the present, so that your future can look like what you desire.
Lisa Van Huyse
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
My passion lies in supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. Whether you're grappling with profound loss or navigating complex emotions, I offer a down-to-earth, compassionate approach to therapy. Together, we can journey towards healing and forging a meaningful path forward. I provide an empathetic, open, and supportive space, ensuring you feel safe as we navigate your toughest moments. I firmly believe that no one should face their struggles alone.
My passion lies in supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. Whether you're grappling with profound loss or navigating complex emotions, I offer a down-to-earth, compassionate approach to therapy. Together, we can journey towards healing and forging a meaningful path forward. I provide an empathetic, open, and supportive space, ensuring you feel safe as we navigate your toughest moments. I firmly believe that no one should face their struggles alone.
With a focus on creating a safe, welcoming space, my hope is that we can navigate together your journey of self exploration and mental wellness. Using warmth, curiosity, and compassion, we can explore feelings and thoughts of worry, and feelings of doubt or uncertainty all while noticing and highlighting your strength and resilience. As you grow and learn more about yourself, I offer empathy and genuine care and curiosity in helping you to feel better day to day and in creating the life you want.
With a focus on creating a safe, welcoming space, my hope is that we can navigate together your journey of self exploration and mental wellness. Using warmth, curiosity, and compassion, we can explore feelings and thoughts of worry, and feelings of doubt or uncertainty all while noticing and highlighting your strength and resilience. As you grow and learn more about yourself, I offer empathy and genuine care and curiosity in helping you to feel better day to day and in creating the life you want.
