Therapists in M4V
Angelika Mellema
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V
Through my experience in corporate consulting, I bring an understanding of the work environment to psychotherapy in matters such as executive stress, burnout, job loss or transition, and work addiction.
Thank you for your interest. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst providing Brief and Long-Term Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Relationship Therapy for adults of all age ranges. I am happy to answer questions by phone, video call, or meet with you in person to explore how I can best help you. I treat a wide range of issues, but also specialize in working with individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds. I have lived in various cultures, am multi-lingual and highly attuned to the added complexity multi-cultural issues may bring to treatment. I also offer Psychotherapy Supervision.
Through my experience in corporate consulting, I bring an understanding of the work environment to psychotherapy in matters such as executive stress, burnout, job loss or transition, and work addiction.
Thank you for your interest. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst providing Brief and Long-Term Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Relationship Therapy for adults of all age ranges. I am happy to answer questions by phone, video call, or meet with you in person to explore how I can best help you. I treat a wide range of issues, but also specialize in working with individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds. I have lived in various cultures, am multi-lingual and highly attuned to the added complexity multi-cultural issues may bring to treatment. I also offer Psychotherapy Supervision.
Matthias Schilke
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V
It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a loss or life transition, or focusing on becoming the person you aspire to be.
Sometimes we feel overwhelmed with stressors of life or find ourselves disconnected from our feelings. We struggle with self-esteem and are not sure how to become the person we want to be. At times we might feel like giving up on ourselves and our relationships. Pushing away your needs and not addressing your sense of self-respect can lead to long-term negative feelings such as anxiety, anger, or guilt.
It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a loss or life transition, or focusing on becoming the person you aspire to be.
Sometimes we feel overwhelmed with stressors of life or find ourselves disconnected from our feelings. We struggle with self-esteem and are not sure how to become the person we want to be. At times we might feel like giving up on ourselves and our relationships. Pushing away your needs and not addressing your sense of self-respect can lead to long-term negative feelings such as anxiety, anger, or guilt.
Stephanie Stavro-Pearce
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4V
My practice offers counselling to young people, adults and specialized separation/parenting services for families. Challenges experienced by clients may include: navigating family change, stress, anxiety, peer/romantic relationships, self-regulation, and managing behaviours (ADHD, OCD, ODD). As a Collaborative Family Professional, I work with parents wanting to minimize conflict for their family as they go through transition and change. I provide emotional support throughout the out-of-court process, help caregivers build skills to co-parent, and neutrally facilitate meetings during the collaborative process.
My practice offers counselling to young people, adults and specialized separation/parenting services for families. Challenges experienced by clients may include: navigating family change, stress, anxiety, peer/romantic relationships, self-regulation, and managing behaviours (ADHD, OCD, ODD). As a Collaborative Family Professional, I work with parents wanting to minimize conflict for their family as they go through transition and change. I provide emotional support throughout the out-of-court process, help caregivers build skills to co-parent, and neutrally facilitate meetings during the collaborative process.
Ruth Reiner
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4V
It is my pleasure to offer private services to individuals, couples, and families. Psychological therapy is a compassionate and insightful process to help achieve your goals, find greater contentment and optimize your relationships. Drawing from over 40 years of clinical experience, I individualize an approach to best suit your personal needs and circumstances. We then move forward from self-defeating choices, painful feelings and emotional impasses.
It is my pleasure to offer private services to individuals, couples, and families. Psychological therapy is a compassionate and insightful process to help achieve your goals, find greater contentment and optimize your relationships. Drawing from over 40 years of clinical experience, I individualize an approach to best suit your personal needs and circumstances. We then move forward from self-defeating choices, painful feelings and emotional impasses.
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Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.