Therapists in L3R
I believe that you are the expert of your own life.
As a therapist, my goal is to support you, and help you uncover your unique path, so that you can experience lasting change, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life.
As a therapist, my goal is to support you, and help you uncover your unique path, so that you can experience lasting change, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Clinical Supervisor, certified in EMDR. In my practice, at Paisley Psychotherapy, I work in collaboration with other mental health providers as needed. The focus of my practice has been on addressing Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression. More specifically, I work with Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Women's Issues, Grief and more. I have done extensive work with individuals who have suffered from injuries related to Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) and Long Term Disability (LTD). I provide services to veterans, police, and first responders.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Clinical Supervisor, certified in EMDR. In my practice, at Paisley Psychotherapy, I work in collaboration with other mental health providers as needed. The focus of my practice has been on addressing Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression. More specifically, I work with Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Women's Issues, Grief and more. I have done extensive work with individuals who have suffered from injuries related to Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) and Long Term Disability (LTD). I provide services to veterans, police, and first responders.
Sometimes life feels heavy, messy, or confusing and reaching out for support can be the hardest step. You don’t have to go through it alone. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, relationship challenges, low self-worth, addictions, or feeling stuck in old patterns. I also support clients exploring neurodiversity, grief, career transitions, and identity or cultural questions.
Connection is central to growth. Therapy is a space where you can be seen, heard, and understood.
Sometimes life feels heavy, messy, or confusing and reaching out for support can be the hardest step. You don’t have to go through it alone. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, relationship challenges, low self-worth, addictions, or feeling stuck in old patterns. I also support clients exploring neurodiversity, grief, career transitions, and identity or cultural questions.
Connection is central to growth. Therapy is a space where you can be seen, heard, and understood.
Trying to figure out who you are and what you want can feel overwhelming when life is full of distractions. When you struggle with your inner feelings or thoughts, it can be hard to communicate with others in a way that feels true to yourself. If you are feeling lost or powerless in life, I can work with you to find your way. My goal is to help you find yourself again, so that you can reclaim your agency and let go of things that aren't within your control. Although this process can take some time and effort, I believe that the journey of self discovery and introspection can be incredibly rewarding and insightful.
Trying to figure out who you are and what you want can feel overwhelming when life is full of distractions. When you struggle with your inner feelings or thoughts, it can be hard to communicate with others in a way that feels true to yourself. If you are feeling lost or powerless in life, I can work with you to find your way. My goal is to help you find yourself again, so that you can reclaim your agency and let go of things that aren't within your control. Although this process can take some time and effort, I believe that the journey of self discovery and introspection can be incredibly rewarding and insightful.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
Judith Pascoe-Wong is a registered Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work. She has certificates in trauma counseling and is a Sandplay trainee with the Canadian Association for Sandplay Therapy. Judith has training in play therapy, and Level 1 Theraplay and Marschak Interaction Method. Judith works with all ages. Judith specializes in play therapy with children who are struggling to express their emotions, regulate feelings, anxieties, and attachment issues. She also does psychotherapy with teens and adolescents who struggle with anxieties, self- harm, self esteem issues, depression, family issues, and feelings of invisibility and other issues.
Judith Pascoe-Wong is a registered Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work. She has certificates in trauma counseling and is a Sandplay trainee with the Canadian Association for Sandplay Therapy. Judith has training in play therapy, and Level 1 Theraplay and Marschak Interaction Method. Judith works with all ages. Judith specializes in play therapy with children who are struggling to express their emotions, regulate feelings, anxieties, and attachment issues. She also does psychotherapy with teens and adolescents who struggle with anxieties, self- harm, self esteem issues, depression, family issues, and feelings of invisibility and other issues.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by major life changes, such as children leaving home, shifting roles, menopause, divorce, career uncertainty, or grief, you are not alone. These periods of transition can bring up big questions about who you are and what’s next. I believe that supportive relationships and a space to reflect are essential to help you find your footing again, and I would be honoured to hear your story and support you as you rediscover your strengths and move toward the life you hope for.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by major life changes, such as children leaving home, shifting roles, menopause, divorce, career uncertainty, or grief, you are not alone. These periods of transition can bring up big questions about who you are and what’s next. I believe that supportive relationships and a space to reflect are essential to help you find your footing again, and I would be honoured to hear your story and support you as you rediscover your strengths and move toward the life you hope for.
Accepting NEW patients for individual and couples therapy in English & Mandarin. Finding a balance between different cultural expectations, life transitions or chronic
health challenges can feel incredibly isolating. I provide a collaborative, culturally
responsive space for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD &
relationship/cultural stressors. Whether you are dealing with the emotional
impact of a long-term illness or trying to make sense of complex family & identity
dynamics, your experiences are unique. Together, we will honor your existing
strengths and resilience, working at a pace that feels safe.
Accepting NEW patients for individual and couples therapy in English & Mandarin. Finding a balance between different cultural expectations, life transitions or chronic
health challenges can feel incredibly isolating. I provide a collaborative, culturally
responsive space for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD &
relationship/cultural stressors. Whether you are dealing with the emotional
impact of a long-term illness or trying to make sense of complex family & identity
dynamics, your experiences are unique. Together, we will honor your existing
strengths and resilience, working at a pace that feels safe.
I have over 17 years of experience working with people struggling with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, feeling low or depressed, trauma, relationship problems, family concerns, or parenting challenges. I will provide you with a comfortable and safe space to share your concerns and I would happily stand with you to reach your goals.
I have over 17 years of experience working with people struggling with a broad range of issues, including anxiety, feeling low or depressed, trauma, relationship problems, family concerns, or parenting challenges. I will provide you with a comfortable and safe space to share your concerns and I would happily stand with you to reach your goals.
Life’s journey can bring us to moments that feel overwhelming, unfair, or just too much to handle alone. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I believe in each person’s innate ability to grow and thrive, and I am here to support these processes within you. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, make sense of your past experiences, and develop the tools and resilience to face life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
Life’s journey can bring us to moments that feel overwhelming, unfair, or just too much to handle alone. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I believe in each person’s innate ability to grow and thrive, and I am here to support these processes within you. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, make sense of your past experiences, and develop the tools and resilience to face life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
When you are facing challenges in your life, family, studies, work, relationships, adolescent growth; or when you are experiencing difficulties during your development, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and hindered from fully embracing your optimal life.
When you are facing challenges in your life, family, studies, work, relationships, adolescent growth; or when you are experiencing difficulties during your development, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and hindered from fully embracing your optimal life.
Life is not always easy. All of us at times experience emotional difficulty when things get rough. You don't have to face them alone. I am here to offer you a safe, respectful and non-judgmental place to explore what is most troubling you, such as: anxiety, depression, grief, or other symptoms that constrict your life. My goal is to help you become aware of new perspectives into the experiences that confuse or trouble you, and help you develop the strength to change and have a more control in your life.
Life is not always easy. All of us at times experience emotional difficulty when things get rough. You don't have to face them alone. I am here to offer you a safe, respectful and non-judgmental place to explore what is most troubling you, such as: anxiety, depression, grief, or other symptoms that constrict your life. My goal is to help you become aware of new perspectives into the experiences that confuse or trouble you, and help you develop the strength to change and have a more control in your life.
I believe everyone I support already has the capacity to overcome their challenges; my role is to facilitate that process by helping them remove blocks, build awareness, and access their own strengths. I believe healing and growth happen through connection, and I prioritize building an alliance where you can be authentic and explore without having to perform.
Many of my clients are facing issues with identity, relationships, cultural expectations, life transitions, or past experiences. I see therapy as a gentle process that helps you slow down, make meaning, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels clarifying and sustainable.
I believe everyone I support already has the capacity to overcome their challenges; my role is to facilitate that process by helping them remove blocks, build awareness, and access their own strengths. I believe healing and growth happen through connection, and I prioritize building an alliance where you can be authentic and explore without having to perform.
Many of my clients are facing issues with identity, relationships, cultural expectations, life transitions, or past experiences. I see therapy as a gentle process that helps you slow down, make meaning, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels clarifying and sustainable.
I help you cope with anxiety and depression. I do this in stages. The first stage is to offer tools to regulate your emotions before they become unmanageable and lead to panic attacks or isolation. In the second stage I help you discover things about yourself that you are not fully aware of. With this self discovery, you will understand WHY you do what you do in life, HOW you became the person that you are today and HOW to transform certain aspects of yourself that no longer serve you to become the amazing person you were born to be.
I help you cope with anxiety and depression. I do this in stages. The first stage is to offer tools to regulate your emotions before they become unmanageable and lead to panic attacks or isolation. In the second stage I help you discover things about yourself that you are not fully aware of. With this self discovery, you will understand WHY you do what you do in life, HOW you became the person that you are today and HOW to transform certain aspects of yourself that no longer serve you to become the amazing person you were born to be.
I think of therapy as not only focusing on the “black dots” on a paper—the struggles, stress, or places where we feel stuck, but also gently exploring the space on the paper that often goes unnoticed.
We can together find ways to cope with the “black dots” in your life, while also making space to notice what is already there but unseen—your strengths, inner resources, resilience, and parts of yourself you may not yet be fully aware of.
My approach is about holding both realities: acknowledging what feels heavy and difficult, while also helping you reconnect with what supports you and allows you to move forward with more clarity.
I think of therapy as not only focusing on the “black dots” on a paper—the struggles, stress, or places where we feel stuck, but also gently exploring the space on the paper that often goes unnoticed.
We can together find ways to cope with the “black dots” in your life, while also making space to notice what is already there but unseen—your strengths, inner resources, resilience, and parts of yourself you may not yet be fully aware of.
My approach is about holding both realities: acknowledging what feels heavy and difficult, while also helping you reconnect with what supports you and allows you to move forward with more clarity.
Dr. Christine Hansen, is a registered Ph.D psychologist in Clinical, Counselling and Rehabilitation Psychology with a thriving practices in Richmond Hill / Markham. She is a member of the College of Psychologists and the Ontario Psychological Association. Dr. Hansen obtained her doctorate in Counselling Psychology from U.of T. With 25 years + of experience obtained in diverse settings, she works with a variety of problems with clients from many cultural backgrounds. Working with a psychologist can facilitate changes and solutions sooner providing realistic solutions and strategies.
Dr. Christine Hansen, is a registered Ph.D psychologist in Clinical, Counselling and Rehabilitation Psychology with a thriving practices in Richmond Hill / Markham. She is a member of the College of Psychologists and the Ontario Psychological Association. Dr. Hansen obtained her doctorate in Counselling Psychology from U.of T. With 25 years + of experience obtained in diverse settings, she works with a variety of problems with clients from many cultural backgrounds. Working with a psychologist can facilitate changes and solutions sooner providing realistic solutions and strategies.
I am a compassionate and creative social worker who aims to serve my clients through a judgement-free approach to counselling. I work with clients to understand their concerns and then support them in developing a plan that promotes their healing and growth. I recognize the need for counselling sessions to be customized to fit the unique needs, interests, and backgrounds of each client and I strive to create a space that will facilitate change for each client in ways that are suitable for them.
I am a compassionate and creative social worker who aims to serve my clients through a judgement-free approach to counselling. I work with clients to understand their concerns and then support them in developing a plan that promotes their healing and growth. I recognize the need for counselling sessions to be customized to fit the unique needs, interests, and backgrounds of each client and I strive to create a space that will facilitate change for each client in ways that are suitable for them.
Accepting NEW Clients - I often work with high-functioners who look capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Many struggle with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or a persistent sense that life doesn't feel the way they hoped it would. Often, they've spent years meeting expectations, taking care of others, or pushing through without stopping to ask what they truly want. I help clients understand the patterns shaping their lives and build the awareness, safety, and confidence to make more aligned choices.
Accepting NEW Clients - I often work with high-functioners who look capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Many struggle with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or a persistent sense that life doesn't feel the way they hoped it would. Often, they've spent years meeting expectations, taking care of others, or pushing through without stopping to ask what they truly want. I help clients understand the patterns shaping their lives and build the awareness, safety, and confidence to make more aligned choices.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and poor work/school performance. I am the right person for guiding you and support you for problem solving and moving onward! I am patient, non-judgemental and skillful with extensive knowledge and intervention modalities working with individual, couple and family of diverse ethnic and cultural background. I have exceptional passion in working with people who struggle with emotional and life adjustment difficulties, relationship tension, poor school/occupational performance challenge due to anxiety, depression, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and poor work/school performance. I am the right person for guiding you and support you for problem solving and moving onward! I am patient, non-judgemental and skillful with extensive knowledge and intervention modalities working with individual, couple and family of diverse ethnic and cultural background. I have exceptional passion in working with people who struggle with emotional and life adjustment difficulties, relationship tension, poor school/occupational performance challenge due to anxiety, depression, trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders.
I am passionate about working with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and use that to build a more authentic life. I believe in the power of connection—our society puts enormous pressure on people while leaving them increasingly isolated, and I don't think anyone should have to carry that burden alone.
I offer a space where you can feel safe in your body, safe with me, and safe to be yourself. I welcome all of you, including the parts that feel messy, painful, or hard to look at.
Growth takes time, and I would love to be present with you during that process and to help you make sense of what comes up along the way.
I am passionate about working with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and use that to build a more authentic life. I believe in the power of connection—our society puts enormous pressure on people while leaving them increasingly isolated, and I don't think anyone should have to carry that burden alone.
I offer a space where you can feel safe in your body, safe with me, and safe to be yourself. I welcome all of you, including the parts that feel messy, painful, or hard to look at.
Growth takes time, and I would love to be present with you during that process and to help you make sense of what comes up along the way.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in L3R
300+
Average cost per session
$170
Counsellors in L3R who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 91% | SunLife |
| 85% | Manulife |
| 84% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in L3R see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 14% | Male |