In this fast-paced, demanding, and constantly changing world, the majority of us are experiencing different levels of stress in our daily lives. Most of our stresses are created by the pulling between two opposite ends. One end is need, responsibility, change, family, work, relationships etc. The other end is want, calm, fun, consistency etc. My work is focused on how to walk in the middle of these two ends and still have a life full of meaning. My practice is providing a safe and supportive environment, focusing on the here and now and strengthening self-awareness.

I truly believe that everyone has his/her path in life and ability to walk it. I think that Life is an amazing journey. My role is to assist with navigation. I can help finding the tools to move forward or accompany a person along the way. I believe in our incredible passion for life and creative potential for fulfillment. "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" these words belong to Carl G. Jung. I choose to be a social worker, a psychotherapist and a resilient person.

I am a registered psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience working with adults, both individually and with their families. My philosophy is as follows: if there are things that we recognize to be in need of change, we can work on the necessary changes. In contrast, for the matters in life which we cannot change, we need to have the patience to accept them. "Change" requires "courage", which I will help you to find. The acceptance of the fate is a quality which psychotherapy helps you to build it in yourself.

Amrit is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto, and a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She has been practicing social work for 27 years primarily in health care and employee/ family assistance programs. She understands Punjabi and is an LGBTQ+ ally. Amrit looks forward to supporting you to develop coping skills and tools to move through the difficulties, uncertainties and crises in your life, especially during Covid-19.

Most of my clients are usually those who have problems such as anxiety, grief, phobias, obsessive-compulsive, suffering thoughts, or certain physical pain or disabilities. Some of my clients have sexual, eating, migraines or disturbed sleep. Some of them have behavioural dysfunctions such as biting fingernails, hair picking, tics, and twitches or smoking Habit. And finally, some others come for family conflict or their teens' problems. The goal of most people who come to me is to live happier, healthier and more productive lives.

Are you looking for a therapist who shows interest and willingness to listen to you non-judgmentally? I am a patience, gentle and a skillful therapist, and am ready to walk along with you to find a way out. I have extended working experiences with individuals and couples with diverse ethnic and cultural background who experienced depression, anxiety, borderline personality traits, anger issue, loss and grief, and trauma. I am particularly passionate in individuals' mental health and wellness, and care givers who experience exhaustion as a result of looking after a loved one with chronic mental or physical illnesses.

I am a Registered Social Worker holding a Master's in Social Work from York University. Prior to coming to Social Work, I did Doctoral work in education and taught at York University and Seneca College. I specialize in working with young adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ2SIA. I also provide services to parents and families supporting young people in distress.

Sleepless? Irritable? Constantly tired? If you've been struggling with poor sleep for more than a month, it's time to get it checked out. Poor sleep contributes to all sorts of daytime challenges, including increased stress at work and in your relationships. Or... is it chronic stress from work/school/family that's contributing to sleep problems? You might be on autopilot so much that it's hard to evaluate and problem solve. You resort to old reaction habits that aren't really effective anymore.

I provide counselling support to families, individuals, and young adults seeking help to deal with the realities of life in the moment. I am a skillful therapist with more than 11 years of experience working in mental health setting. My approach is holistic, evidence-based and guided by my extensive experience working with diverse group of client. My primary focus is helping clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, stress management and relationship. Together we can work collaboratively to develop skills to manage daily life.

In my clinical work, I conduct focused, short-term psychotherapy that are customized for each individual client's needs. Client-therapist collaboration is emphasized and a supportive therapeutic environment is provided. I favour the use of approaches which help clients to understand, control and integrate their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In my forensic work, I adopt a combined approach in which both clinical and actuarial methods are used for achieving accurate and thorough evaluation. Every attempt is made to integrate scientific findings with professional judgement in addressing psycho-legal issues.

I am committed to provide counseling for the success of people in their lives and manage to uphold a cohesive and fun atmosphere, also I respect diversity, confidentiality and maintain ethical boundaries. In my practice at a nonprofit community centre, I participated in educational wellness and community support programs to assist people in many occasions. Also, I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families who may be struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, school refusal, test anxiety and career concerns. I also conduct self assessments to better understand children and adults' learning profiles and examine problems with learning or attention.

My practice focuses on assisting individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, unresolved grief, work-related problems, phobias, and stress. By applying evidence-based approaches and techniques that include mindfulness therapy, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), meaning therapy, and cognitive-behavioural therapy, my goal is to create a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for you to determine how best to move forward.

Executives, lawyers, doctors, and high-achievers in all professions can, paradoxically, feel at a loss when faced with emotional conflicts or personal difficulties. My professional background in law, business, and psychotherapy gives me the credentials and skills required to assist you in understanding and resolving issues that may prove problematic in your professional or personal life. I have a Master of Therapeutic Counselling and I graduated from the one of the leading psychotherapy training institutions in North America--The Centre for Training in Psychotherapy (www.ctp.net), Toronto, Ontario.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Counselor, and Wellness Consultant, specializing in trauma, PTSD, workplace issues and nutritional counseling. Individual sessions may include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT), Trance Therapy, Aromatherapy (CCA) and other approaches.

As a psychotherapist specializing in parenting issues, I understand how stressful it can be when, despite your best efforts, you continue to have challenges with your child's behavior. I can help you turn these problems around, using effective strategies based on proven psychological methods -- not parenting trends or fads. I will work to help you understand your unique child more fully and build on your parenting strengths to create a family atmosphere that is harmonious, respectful and one which lays a foundation for healthy self-esteem.

Mehdi Lotfalizadeh (M.Sc., C.Psych.) received his master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Iran Medical Sciences University in 1991. He worked as a clinical psychologist in Iran till 2000. His practice included providing psychological services in rehabilitation centres with pain patients, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy with emotional disorders, parenting and behavioral management workshops for parents. He also worked as an instructor in various universities in Iran, completed several research projects and presented at many conferences.

As a therapist I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can discuss personal and sensitive issues. I will work collaboratively with you to help you find the solutions that are best for you. Through psychotherapy you can explore negative emotions, gain insight to problematic thoughts and behaviours and learn healthy coping strategies that will help to rebuild your self confidence. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or overwhelmed therapy can help you overcome these feelings. If you are struggling in your relationships, therapy can help you create more satisfying and meaningful relationships.

The stress of COVID-19 has negatively impacted people’s mental health, while also leaving them in an economic situation where they cannot afford counselling at full prices. We believe that this unique time requires counsellors to give their services at prices which more people can afford. If the stress of COVID-19 has affected your mental health, we have professional counsellors that can work with you.

The York Region CBT team is an experienced practice of registered clinical psychologists, providing assessments and therapy for a variety of problems for children, adolescents, and adults. Our child program offers evidence-based psycho-educational, developmental, and socio-emotional assessments for concerns such as Learning Disabilities, Autism, and ADHD. We provide treatment for anxiety, mood, behavioural and conduct problems using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). For adults we provide evidence-based approaches such as CBT for anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, perfectionism, phobias, panic, social anxiety, & OCD.