Therapists in L4N

During my career in Mental Health and Addictions I have worked with many different populations, though my passion has been working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, self esteem issues, folks in the LGBT2SQ community, and in recent years, a focus on working with Trans folks. Do you need help coping with anxiety, setting boundaries with those around you, or navigating changes in life situation? Are you coming out as LGBT2SQ and need support? Are you looking to transition and want a trans friendly therapist? Are you burned out at work and looking for someone to talk to? If so, I’d love to be of help.

Un-controlled emotions can sabotage areas of our lives. Are you consistently angry? Or have anxiety and you're losing an appetite for life? Angry outburst can leave you embarrassed or potentially harm important relationships. You may feel a sense that life is out of control when you lash out, especially if it's towards people who didn't deserve it. High anxiety on the other hand can lead to insomnia, depression and the inability to cope with every day life. You may be asking, "Can I ever feel normal again?"

I am passionate about my work with families and individuals. I am on the board of the Simcoe Collaborative Law Association and provide Couples Therapy as well as Divorce/Family Coaching. I am committed to assisting couples and co-parents towards a decision making process that is 'win-win' and provides a safe environment to explore change. I focus on guiding clients towards removing the barriers to love's presence, and empowering them to live their lives at their full potential. I have been providing psychotherapy and mediation for over 20 years to adults, couples, adolescents and families.

My passion is to walk alongside clients as they navigate pain and uncertainty in their lives. As human beings we are designed to be in relationships that can be powerful and life-giving, and through which we can often experience emotional wounds. My counselling approach aims to provide an environment where each client feels valued and safe as we journey together to explore these wounds and work towards healing and healthier relationships.

As the parent of a struggling child, you often find yourself questioning what more you can do to help them feel better. It seems like you've tried everything but nothing seems to work. You notice changes in their behaviour and you wonder if it will get worse. You find yourself walking on eggshells around your child for fear of making it worse. You find it scary to reach out for help for fear your parenting will be called into question, or worse, you'll be told nothing can be done. You want to find someone who truly understands what you're going through.

I like to explore, encourage, and challenge. People that are feeling stuck, unfulfilled, insecure, or lost often need a kind and steady anchor to stabilize themselves long enough to figure out what they want—and that is one of the roles I play. I believe that underneath each problem or concern, there are usually common themes of fear, shame, failure, loss, and uncertainty—what I call the "dark, hidden" parts of ourselves—and that it can be less intimidating to explore these parts with a therapist.

All of our children are so very unique and constantly changing. Sometimes they need a helping hand to keep them moving along to thrive in their relationships and connections with others; or to develop strategies to support emotional regulation, social skills, life skills, anxiety reduction, concentration and focus, or processing of traumatic events. Throughout the process, parent/caregiver participation is a key component when it comes to working with children. My long-standing experience with children, youth, and families will provide you with the reassurance you need to move forward.

I am a compassionate professional who provides counselling and therapy services to families, adolescents, and adults. I have experience in mental health, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family/couple conflict, managing emotions, flexible thinking and coping skills. If you are looking for support and guidance through challenging situations or you are just ready to make some changes in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I worked for 17 years providing community based therapy/counselling as an Addictions Therapist with a premier mental health and addictions hospital. Recently I have been the Senior Clinician with a community based mental health services program. I offer personalized and confidential services with a non-judgemental, empathic, and supportive approach. Along with Addiction based services for individuals and their family members, I have worked extensively with parent-teen and family based conflict, relationships, domestic violence, trauma, anger management and conflict resolution, mental health (eg. anxiety, depression, grief/loss, OCD, stress, suicide) as well as school refusal and peer difficulties.

I offer individual counselling services for adolescents and adults, using a combination of evidence-based modalities, strategies, and tools that are tailored to your needs. I work with those experiencing infertility struggles, postpartum/ perinatal parents, birth trauma, and people experiencing depression and/or anxiety. I can help you identify your goals, develop coping skills, and process past trauma in order to optimize your everyday well-being, all the while feeling supported and safe.

At the core of my practice is the belief in the inherent strength and worthiness of all people. I work to create an environment absolutely free of judgement, where each person is respected and valued as an individual. I am a strong advocate for normalizing therapy and mental health care. I believe in a strengths focused approach and utilize evidence-based therapies. I integrate my experiences with substance abuse, family violence and loss into helping my clients find success through troubled times. As such, I am passionate about working with couples and families in particular.

Feeling isolated and misunderstood is a common result of the stress and emotional strain of coping; whether the concern is addiction (your own or that of someone close to you), domestic abuse, trauma, caring for a loved one with a chronic condition, depression, anxiety, or other challenges. I take an eclectic client centred, empathic approach to assist clients in the development of effective coping skills, making life style changes, strengthening relationships, and making new connections in their lives. Over the past 20+ years I have had the privilege of witnessing clients cope more effectively and thrive.

Wonderful! You have taken the first step in improving your mental wellness! I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 25 years working with people to improve their Mental Health and increase their Mental Wellness. I've developed a reputation for my ability to create a trusting and compassionate environment which will help ensure your therapeutic success. My approach has a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. As well, I integrate a number of different therapeutic approaches into my practice and seek to fit the approach to the individual needs, preferences, and strengths of each person.

Are you looking for a confidential space to speak openly and sort through current difficulties? As we move through life, each of us will encounter difficulties that we struggle to carry alone. They may show up at work, at home, in your relationship with others, or in your relationship with yourself. If you are feeling stuck in difficult situations, with difficult thoughts or feelings, you don’t have to navigate them alone. I offer a safe and confidential space where we will collaborate to uncover the tools and insights needed to face current challenges and gain traction toward your goals.

Are you feeling lost, emotionally depleted and unsure of yourself? In these uncertain and turbulent times such feelings are not unusual, but you do not have to surrender to them. Imagine living a life that is emotionally stable, purposeful and fulfilling. Imagine a life that seamlessly weaves a connection with self, nature, and community, allowing you to confidently be and share your authentic self. It is possible. Receiving compassionate, thoughtful support will allow you to build a life of peaceful meaning and inner resolve.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist who has completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology. With years of experience as an educator, I have an authentic way of connecting with families, couples and children. I am highly empathetic and dedicate my time to understand each clients’ perspectives, needs and experiences. My purpose is to guide clients to evolve, to heal and become empowered to be the best version of themselves that they can be.

I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety as a teenager. This helped me see the value of compassionate professional guidance, and inspired me to pursue a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at McGill University. I believe that everyone is multidimensional, creative, and resilient. With this in mind, I help young people (age 13+) and adults navigate the inevitable challenges of life.

I see people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, adjustment to change in their lives, relationship or family conflict, or the residual pain left from difficult childhoods or painful life events. My way of working as a therapist is to get to know you: your hopes, your talents, your problems and your unique way of thinking and expressing yourself. We then proceed with treatment based on who you are and what you need. The aim is to allow coping with your weaknesses to help you uncover your strengths, and your way forward.

People don't usually seek psychotherapy when everything is going well. But when a problem arises that demands our attention, it can be an invitation to get to know ourselves better. It can be an invitation to learn about parts of ourselves of which we know so little. As we become more familiar with our inner and outer dynamics, sometimes aspects of our lives which cause us to feel stuck, sad, or unfulfilled, lead us toward a new attitude or way of dealing with our circumstances.