Emotionally Focused Therapists in L9A

The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise, such as: eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, chronic pain, postpartum mood issues, and obsessive compulsive disorder. We tailor our treatment approach to suit the needs of each individual client.

Sam helps a wide range of children and adolescents who are experiencing a variety of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, body image issues, and others.

I have always had a passion for connecting with those around me and listening to their stories. I understand that there are times in our lives when we feel challenged, stuck, lost, and need to reach out to someone. I strive to support you in finding your strengths, working through your emotions, and providing compassion, validation and connection. I can support you with various concerns including relationship issues, emotional distress, anxiety, grief, trauma and can work with individuals, couples, and families.

I am a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist who works in a private practice providing assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide variety of issues. I have over 10 years experience working with depression and anxiety, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, stress management, behavioural issues, body image and eating disorders. My clinical training took place at various hospital and community based settings, including the Hospital for Sick Children.

The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.

Have you been dealing with big changes in your life, trauma that are causing stress, anxiety, sadness, or feeling overwhelmed? I'm here to empower you by working together to overcome these challenges and teach you new ways of thinking to make positive changes in your life. My safe, non-judgmental space is here to support you on your journey towards healing and a better quality of life. As an immigrant Muslim woman who has lived in multiple multicultural countries, and my unique background as a doctor greatly impact how I can support you.

You are pregnant or postpartum and experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout. You are navigating the process of starting or growing your family and are dealing with infertility, reproductive trauma, pregnancy/infant loss or are having a tough time adjusting to parenthood. You worry constantly, think negatively, feel isolated and it seems that nobody understands what you're going through. You need someone to talk to and maybe even someone who can relate. I help people feel seen and heard. We work together, at your pace, to help you work through these concerns and get back to feeling more like you.

You're smart, successful, driven - but you're stuck. On the outside nobody would guess it, but on the inside you feel torn apart. Your anxiety is relentless, your inner critic berates your every word, you can never get caught up on your to-do list, and no matter how much praise you get - you simply don't believe it. You wonder if you have anxiety, or maybe it's ADHD, or maybe even depression or past trauma. You definitely know you can't relax, it's hard to even stay still. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but truly don't know how

You're constantly feeling on edge and don't know where to turn next. You don't know if you can keep going as you are without making some changes. But even thinking about those changes makes you feel uncertain or scared. Maybe you feel nausea or fear or shame. Maybe you just feel empty or you have repetitive or consuming thoughts. Maybe you're just exhausted. People come to see me to move away from feelings of overwhelm, to begin to know themselves (and others) again, to find and use their voice, and to begin to feel better in their lives (as they define it). If this sounds like you, I promise you're not alone in feeling this way.

You're overwhelmed by worries, low mood, stress, grief, or impostor syndrome. Daily life feels like you're just going through the motions and you are sliding further away from where you thought you'd be. But you are not alone and it won't always be this hard. People come to therapy to move away from feelings of overwhelm, trust themselves again, and to find your voice again. We will create a relationship built on curiosity, compassion, and the belief that you are stronger than you think. Couples therapy for couples facing challenges in their relationship as (new) parents also offered.

In moments of great stress, opportunities for profound change emerge. If you're finding life overwhelmingly difficult, struggling to "get over things," you're not alone. The truth is, navigating life's challenges often requires more than we can muster on our own. As a mental health care professional with over two decades of experience, I've supported countless individuals in understanding that crucial human connections and professional guidance can illuminate the path to healing and self-discovery.

Now Accepting New Clients prior to 4pm. I am a passionate, compassionate and a non-judgmental therapist. I help many clients overcome life challenges from: trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, emotional support, or relationship concerns. I offer trauma-focused therapy through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP). I offer Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples, and Sex Therapy. I am a hypnotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I work with culturally diverse clients and I am respectful towards diverse beliefs.

Life is a journey that is balanced by our own unique experiences and our accompanying emotions. Sometimes life’s circumstances can tip that balance and create challenges that may cause us to feel uncertain or to experience emotions that we are not sure how to process, manage or understand. If you are struggling with feeling anxious, depressed or having difficulty with life transitions, I can help you to work through your feelings and develop skills and ways of thinking that will empower you and help you to regain control of your life - you deserve that!

Have you experienced a loss that is causing you distress? Have you experienced a profound impact of loss, such as the passing of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, job loss, or any other major life transition that brings about deep sadness, confusion, and a sense of isolation? You're probably experiencing several intense cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Your primary challenge lies in coping with the intense, often overwhelming emotions that accompany grief. These emotions can be difficult to manage. However, with over 20 years experience in grief recovery, I am here to help you.

I am a 5th year PhD candidate in the School of Social Work at McMaster University and balance my time between my practice, academic research and my zoo (cats and dogs!) My commitment is to walk alongside you as you navigate your path through life. My work experience in the non-profit sector has found me working with those struggling with mental health challenges (general anxiety/panic, depression, OCD, agoraphobia, trauma), addiction, chronic illness/pain, relationship issues and domestic abuse. I also identify as a consumer of care as a woman with an invisible disability and am passionate about advocacy work for migraine patients.

You may feel stuck and ready for change, there’s a reason you are searching this website. I am confident that the time to explore change is now. Whether you have been stuck in a negative cycle, or you have some emotional fine-tuning to do, we can journey through this together. I would be privileged and humbled to be able to hold space and hope for what you’re going through. Let’s chat.