Life is full of challenges both expected and unexpected. It is my goal to help you navigate a path through your current circumstances whatever they may be. Loss is a particular challenge which affects all of us. It can be the loss of a loved one, an ability, a relationship, or a job. I have years of experience helping people move forward from loss or trauma. I have also worked to help young adults navigate transitions that are often a source of anxiety or depression.

As the founder and clinical director of FLEX Psychology, Michael's team supports a diverse range of psychological and psychotherapeutic services for children, adolescents, and adults. Through a collaborative approach to treatment, Michael's team aims to help you move forward and to approach life FLEXibly. Treatment services include individual and group work. Assessment services are available for learning, emotional/personality, and other specialized services (e.g. adoption; lawyer requested; MVA).

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, anger, or feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges? I provide a non-judgemental, supportive environment where clients can feel safe exploring their most difficult issues and gain some clarity on directions for change. I have successfully helped numerous clients enhance self-awareness, discover their inherent strengths, and boost resilience to meet the complex demands of modern-day life.

What if you can stop feeling anxious and overwhelmed, and start feeling more secure and confident? What if you are no longer striving to please others and are able to stop worrying about whether others are judging you? I can help you to overcome these nagging insecurities and listen to your inner compass so that you can build motivation, courageously make choices and connect with others authentically.

Having the courage to reach out for assistance is a big first step. After building a foundational therapeutic alliance, I assist clients in identifying and reaching towards personal goals by developing strategies to sustain personal advances. Having worked with adolescents and young adults, I understand the unique pressures of balancing school with all of the complexities of life. At FLEX, I provide therapy to individuals experiencing challenges related to a variety of emotional, behavioural, and learning concerns, specializing in the area of student anxiety. I aim to create a safe place for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts and behaviours.

Many people experience difficulty managing their emotions or feel “stuck” in life. Collaboratively, we will work together towards meaningful change. My approach is informed by Emotion-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, and Acceptance and Commitment therapies. I provide therapy to teens and adults, with particular expertise in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma/abuse. I have several years of experience working in hospitals, community mental health centres, university counselling centres, and private practice. My style is warm and non-judgemental, priding myself on helping clients feel comfortable, safe, and understood.

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.

Making the decision to disclose difficulties and seek out psychological services can be challenging. I work collaboratively with adult and adolescent therapy clients to develop a clear understanding of problems, building agreement on the core tasks of therapy to lead to meaningful changes. I utilize my training in Emotion-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, Psychodynamic, and Integrative therapies to address a diverse range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma (eg. sexual assault, childhood abuse), and personality difficulties. The foundation of our relationship will be our focus on establishing and maintaining a strong working-alliance rooted in empathy and trust.

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.

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.

In this fast paced, demanding and constantly changing world, the majority of us are experiencing 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.

Finding the right therapist is as important as getting the right help. In the process of seeking who you would prefer to work with, we offer a free 20 minute consultation over the phone. If you decide to make an appointment, the first session has no strings attached. We will go through what the concerns are, some goals, and expectations (if any), and you can decide whether you are ready for us to continue with further sessions. Collaboration is essential in this process of finding a path to your healing. Take the next step and give us a call to see if we can work together. Our office hours are M-F 8am-8pm and Weekends.

Life can have situations that may be difficult to cope and hard to find a way out. You have a choice to ask for help or try working on it on your own. It helps to know you have an opportunity to have a neutral party who is not in your circle and who can listen to your thoughts and feelings. A person who can help guide you through these difficult times at a pace that doesn't seem so overwhelming. Go ahead and give me a call, it may be a conversation that you feel needs to happen.

Karrela is a Registered Clinical and School Psychologist in Ontario. Karrela has extensive experience from having served as an integral member of an interdisciplinary diagnostic team at TRC, Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Karrela is a Psychologist with the Toronto District School Board and Owner of Kids Psychological Centre (KPC) . KPC strives to support the well-being of children & adolescents by providing assessments that reveal the unique profile of each child & adolescent and recommendations, interventions, and consultation to support/enhance their every day functioning at home and school.

Dr. Tali Shenfield is a clinical director of the Richmond Hill Psychology Centre. She has been a licensed psychologist for over 15 years with main focus on psychoeducational / gifted assessments and therapy for children and adolescents. A recognized expert in psychological testing, Dr. Shenfield specializes in ADHD, Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism, and Intellectual Giftedness. Our assessment team at the Richmond Hill Psychology Centre includes highly experienced professionals such as Dr. Willi Steinke C.Psych, Dr. Patricia Delmore-Ko C.Psych, and Jeremiah Silliman C. Psych. Assoc. For more info visit: www.psy-ed.com

I am passionate about supporting children and adolescents flourish and reach their full potential, while striving to honor parents as experts in their own children and collaborating together throughout the therapeutic process. I seek to empower parents and bolster overall family functioning to create long lasting positive change. By using an integrative approach for children, adolescents and families, I tailor interventions to best meet the needs of the individual or family. I enjoy incorporating play, art and creative techniques to engage with children of all ages.

Members of FLEX Psychology's Psychoeducational Clinic have been supporting learners for over 15 years and have become one of the most referred to clinics in Ontario by independent schools and allied health professionals. FLEX assessments integrate a full range of psychoeducational testing and a thorough examination of your and your child's social and emotional well being. We look at the whole learner, focusing not only on identifying areas of concern, but better understanding a learners strengths. By focusing on a strengths based approach, we can help build an approach to learning that can move all students forward.

I like to help people with a wide variety of issues through psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is a process of healing problems and creating greater self-awareness and insight in an individual in a confidential and safe environment and helping them initiate a more effective change within themselves. I have a wide range of experience with training in Short-Term Dynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy. I believe psychotherapy can lead to better and healthier relationships with yourself and with others around you, at home, with family, friends or at the workplace.

Amy has a wealth of experience working with young children and families coping with various life stressors. She provides play-based assessment and treatment for children ages 4-12, engaging the family in the therapeutic process in order to promote long-term change within the home. Amy uses a cognitive behavioral lens in her practice. She uses play therapy modalities such as: art, games, sand tray, puppetry, as well as aspects of mindfulness.