Therapists in Milton, ON

Are you feeling weighed down by life’s challenges? Trying to navigate your racial identity or BIPOC experiences? Have you or a loved one had a recent serious illness diagnosis or experiencing grief or loss? Or are you finding it challenging to reach out for support as a male when society has told you to always remain stoic? Welcome to the first step in exploring and creating change in your life. I know that searching for support that fits your needs can be challenging, but I am proud of you to have made it here, and I am honoured that I can possibly work with you to support you in creating that change!

Do you have a goal you need support reaching? Are you considering making changes in your life? I bring a wealth of training and experience to my private practice in areas of domestic violence, relationship issues, anger & emotion management, symptoms of anxiety & depression and PTSD. I work compassionately with survivors of abuse and sexual assault, providing hope, support and healing. I have experience working with the Family Court system and the stresses involved with high conflict families around custody and access.

Are you open to self-exploration and growth, are you seeking support with navigating life's challenges or are you looking for a way to live your life more fully? At Bliss, we specialize in improving the relationship our clients have with themselves and others. We're here to unpack addiction or substance use, anxiety, communication, conflict, depression, grief, life changes, parenting and caregiving, sexual desires and intimacy, stress, trauma, and more. Using anti-oppressive, community driven and evidence-based approaches, you will learn new perspectives, build deeper connections, and find the motivation to embrace change.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. My passion for supporting people in their healing journey is rooted in a massive stigma around mental health, which I experienced while growing up in Pakistan. I have worked towards raising awareness about maternal and children health issues, pregnancy stress, postpartum depression, and respectful parenting. I provide compassionate, people-centered, and strength-based support to help people cope with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and PTSD, stress, relationship and family issues, grief, etc.

Now Offering: Walk and Talk Therapy! You are ready to create change in your life. You may feel alone and not sure where to begin. I will walk along side you and teach you the skills to empower yourself, to explore how you can move forward and live more fully. I work from a culturally responsive, anti oppressive, strengths based focus. My focus is on providing you with tools that will allow you enhance your life.

I am passionate about helping individuals reach emotional and mental wellness. My approach is centered on creating a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space for you to explore and process your experiences, emotions, thoughts, and beliefs. I specialize in a range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, and relationship issues, as well as non-clinical issues such as life dissatisfaction, life transitions, identity, values, self-esteem, life skills, and career.

Life isn't simple, it's filled with experiences and emotions that can be overwhelming and stressful. As experts of our own life, we interpret and internalize various situations and experiences with different lenses and perspectives. Living in the most multicultural city in the world, we are given the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, insight and perspectives from various cultures and traditions that we can utilize to understand people. I provide an eclectic and holistic approach to therapy to deal with trauma, loss, relationships, conflict, and crisis.

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.

Do you or a family member struggle with anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day functioning and relationships? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected by the demands or work or school? Do you question whether life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain about finding their place in life. Not addressing your issues can lead to more suffering down the road.

I create a safe and welcoming space where individuals, families and groups can be heard, equipped and supported in facing life’s challenges. In therapy, we can identify useful skills, available resources, and innate strengths to create sustainable strategies for long-term wellbeing. Relaxation, self-regulation and effective communication are just three of the techniques we can explore as you progress towards your own wellness goals at your own pace.

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.

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.

Are you currently feeling overwhelmed by you relationship, career, family or financial issues? Or are you struggling with grief or trauma and haunted by repetitive flashbacks and negative thoughts and have no control over them? Do you feel let down by others and feel like a failure? Have you isolated yourself from the friends and family as you bottle up your pain and feel that it's not useful talking to them as all you get is unhelpful advice or pity? Do you feel angry, restless or constantly feel irritated? You are not alone, I can help you to process you problems by providing you an empathetic and supportive atmosphere. Call me!

In my role as a mental health counsellor, some of the issues for which individuals seek help include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and bereavement, chronic pain, stress management, and life transitions. I also have an very special interest in supporting individuals entering the menopause transition, from peri- to post-menopause. Helping individuals along this transition is very important as many health care providers are unable to spend the time with you to fully educate you on this transition - I have done the deep dive with this issue and I can help fill in the gaps and empower you to advocate for your health.

I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.

Hi There! Life doesn't have to be full of grudges, anxiety, anger and grief all the time; or perhaps just passing by because of poor relationships and traumatic experiences that control us. I believe in our inner strength and am passionate about personal growth and healing. I think that we are all strong enough to move forward in our journey of healing, self-discovery and personal growth. I believe our first instinct as human beings is to seek contact and comforting connection.

I count it a privilege to support clients facing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, career counselling, life transitions, substance use, low self-esteem, or trauma. To accomplish this, I encourage clients to ask...and answer...the WHY question. WHY am I feeling anxious? WHY can’t I make relationships work? WHY can’t I get out of this funk? WHY are my thoughts so scattered? WHY do I have trust issues? WHY I am unhappy? WHY do I allow others to treat me this way? WHY do I abuse drugs, food, or alcohol? WHY do I have trouble loving myself? WHY am I so afraid of being vulnerable?

As a trauma-informed psychotherapist and rehabilitation therapist, I understand the impact that stress, anxiety, grief and loss can have on individuals and families. These impacts run deep and can often affect our mind, body, and spirit including our relationships and self-esteem. I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families and I believe that every individual has the capacity to heal, grow and develop resiliency. I prioritize the strength of our therapeutic alliance and collaborate from a socially and culturally sensitive lens.

Asking for help with a problem or directions for where you want to go is not an admission of failure. It is the signature of a person likely to succeed. I believe that each person is uniquely created for success and that your struggles can be a stepping stone to fulfillment. With skills and talents developed in the business arena, in volunteer work with youth and female victims and training in adult education, I provide you with STRATEGIES, SOLUTIONS and the SUPPORT to make this happen. I focus on your fears and hopes and guide you through change.