Therapists in M4A
What has brought you here? A difficult diagnoses, an unending rut, conflict in a relationship? None of us can walk through life unscathed. Depression, anxiety, illness, addictions, family conflict, these things can leave us feeling hopeless and without options. Having the courage to try something different may be the first place to start. I am privileged to be part of a community of professionals that assist in navigating through life’s difficulties.
What has brought you here? A difficult diagnoses, an unending rut, conflict in a relationship? None of us can walk through life unscathed. Depression, anxiety, illness, addictions, family conflict, these things can leave us feeling hopeless and without options. Having the courage to try something different may be the first place to start. I am privileged to be part of a community of professionals that assist in navigating through life’s difficulties.
Dr. Parikh is a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist providing assessment and psychotherapy to adults in Ontario. In her clinical work she is attentive to the therapeutic relationship and value holding a safe and accepting space for clients that is both collaborative and empowering. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UofT, with over 15 years of experience providing evidenced-based treatment and counselling for a range of psychological disorders and concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, difficult relationships, perfectionism, and self-criticism.
Dr. Parikh is a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist providing assessment and psychotherapy to adults in Ontario. In her clinical work she is attentive to the therapeutic relationship and value holding a safe and accepting space for clients that is both collaborative and empowering. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UofT, with over 15 years of experience providing evidenced-based treatment and counselling for a range of psychological disorders and concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, difficult relationships, perfectionism, and self-criticism.
Life can be difficult, and we can lose our way sometimes. Perhaps you are caught up with intrusive thoughts, overwhelmed by burnout, or struggling with low-self-esteem, shame, or difficult life transitions. Maybe you’ve been silently carrying it all, unsure if anyone will truly understand. Deep down, you want relief, clarity, and a stronger connection to yourself. You want to feel seen, heard, and supported - by someone who gets it and can help you make sense of it. Or you may want tangible tools to help you cope with the difficulty you are facing and move forward with clarity. You are not alone - change is possible.
Life can be difficult, and we can lose our way sometimes. Perhaps you are caught up with intrusive thoughts, overwhelmed by burnout, or struggling with low-self-esteem, shame, or difficult life transitions. Maybe you’ve been silently carrying it all, unsure if anyone will truly understand. Deep down, you want relief, clarity, and a stronger connection to yourself. You want to feel seen, heard, and supported - by someone who gets it and can help you make sense of it. Or you may want tangible tools to help you cope with the difficulty you are facing and move forward with clarity. You are not alone - change is possible.
Jim Squire and Associates Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MDiv, RP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating—anxiety that won’t settle, relationship conflict that keeps resurfacing, or the lingering effects of difficult experiences from the past?
Many people who appear successful on the outside are quietly struggling with unresolved trauma, emotional neglect, or patterns that continue to shape their relationships and sense of well-being.
I work with individuals and couples who want to understand the deeper roots of these struggles and make meaningful changes in their lives. With over 21 years of experience, I help clients recognize the patterns shaping their life experience.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating—anxiety that won’t settle, relationship conflict that keeps resurfacing, or the lingering effects of difficult experiences from the past?
Many people who appear successful on the outside are quietly struggling with unresolved trauma, emotional neglect, or patterns that continue to shape their relationships and sense of well-being.
I work with individuals and couples who want to understand the deeper roots of these struggles and make meaningful changes in their lives. With over 21 years of experience, I help clients recognize the patterns shaping their life experience.
Hello and I'm glad you have visited me here! Perhaps you want a place to connect more deeply with yourself and others, or get support for present or past issues. I will meet you with compassion and where you are at in this moment. I see clients for a diverse array of concerns, and/or a desire for personal growth. My clients tend to be ready for change, ready to explore new possibilities and want someone with compassion to help get "unstuck" from old patterns & beliefs that aren't working anymore. Info: Weekday daytimes only. Online. Please note this is Not a crisis service, it may take me 24-48 hours to reply to any messages.+
Hello and I'm glad you have visited me here! Perhaps you want a place to connect more deeply with yourself and others, or get support for present or past issues. I will meet you with compassion and where you are at in this moment. I see clients for a diverse array of concerns, and/or a desire for personal growth. My clients tend to be ready for change, ready to explore new possibilities and want someone with compassion to help get "unstuck" from old patterns & beliefs that aren't working anymore. Info: Weekday daytimes only. Online. Please note this is Not a crisis service, it may take me 24-48 hours to reply to any messages.+
Like many people, you may feel lost and suffer from struggles relating to your sense of identity; you may struggle to maintain a romantic relationship or friendships or manage work relationships. You may be trying to break cycles, acting out impulsively and feeling at the mercy of overwhelming feelings. I am experienced in helping people shift their existing patterns, to help them to better understand themselves.
Like many people, you may feel lost and suffer from struggles relating to your sense of identity; you may struggle to maintain a romantic relationship or friendships or manage work relationships. You may be trying to break cycles, acting out impulsively and feeling at the mercy of overwhelming feelings. I am experienced in helping people shift their existing patterns, to help them to better understand themselves.
Imagine someone standing at the edge of change, eager yet uncertain. My ideal client faces life’s transitions, be it trauma, infertility, or personal upheaval, with a brave heart seeking authenticity and deep connection. They desire not just to survive but to thrive, finding balance and fulfillment through a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Imagine someone standing at the edge of change, eager yet uncertain. My ideal client faces life’s transitions, be it trauma, infertility, or personal upheaval, with a brave heart seeking authenticity and deep connection. They desire not just to survive but to thrive, finding balance and fulfillment through a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Thank you for being here. Many of the clients I work with are navigating significant life changes such as entering young adulthood, navigating early childhood parenting or seeking to align their sense of self to their core values. You might be feeling overwhelmed with expectations, concerned about repeating unhealthy patterns, and want support to manage emotions and stressors with grace. You might be impacted by the culture, beliefs and values of your upbringing, and asking the question, “Amidst this unfamiliar landscape, who am I, for myself and others?”
Thank you for being here. Many of the clients I work with are navigating significant life changes such as entering young adulthood, navigating early childhood parenting or seeking to align their sense of self to their core values. You might be feeling overwhelmed with expectations, concerned about repeating unhealthy patterns, and want support to manage emotions and stressors with grace. You might be impacted by the culture, beliefs and values of your upbringing, and asking the question, “Amidst this unfamiliar landscape, who am I, for myself and others?”
Within my therapeutic practice, establishing and maintaining a warm and collaborative relationship is of the upmost importance to me. I believe each individual is unique and worthy, and that people typically do the best they can with the resources available to them. Within therapy, you can expect to feel heard, validated, and have a supportive space to express and explore your emotions and tap into your strengths. I want to understand you as a person and to create safe place where you do not feel alone. I encourage both self-compassion and exercising one’s power to take action.
Within my therapeutic practice, establishing and maintaining a warm and collaborative relationship is of the upmost importance to me. I believe each individual is unique and worthy, and that people typically do the best they can with the resources available to them. Within therapy, you can expect to feel heard, validated, and have a supportive space to express and explore your emotions and tap into your strengths. I want to understand you as a person and to create safe place where you do not feel alone. I encourage both self-compassion and exercising one’s power to take action.
I’m Ashlyn, founder of Mindful Pleasures Therapy, with a Master’s from the University of Toronto. I specialize in supporting adults and couples navigating anxiety, perfectionism, attachment, patterns, relationships, intimacy and general mood. My work weaves together anti‑oppressive values, somatic awareness, holistic care, and evidence‑based practices. Together, we'll build a warm, judgment‑free space where you’ll feel safe, seen, and empowered.
I’m Ashlyn, founder of Mindful Pleasures Therapy, with a Master’s from the University of Toronto. I specialize in supporting adults and couples navigating anxiety, perfectionism, attachment, patterns, relationships, intimacy and general mood. My work weaves together anti‑oppressive values, somatic awareness, holistic care, and evidence‑based practices. Together, we'll build a warm, judgment‑free space where you’ll feel safe, seen, and empowered.
Asian therapist in Markham offering culturally responsive therapy for high-achieving individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, boundaries, intergenerational trauma, perinatal, post-partum and perimenopause-related mood and sleep changes. You may look successful but feel anxious, self-doubting, or disconnected, with a strong inner critic and difficulty saying no. Together we explore family patterns, build boundaries without guilt, and help you feel more secure, confident, and connected in your relationships and sense of self.
Asian therapist in Markham offering culturally responsive therapy for high-achieving individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, boundaries, intergenerational trauma, perinatal, post-partum and perimenopause-related mood and sleep changes. You may look successful but feel anxious, self-doubting, or disconnected, with a strong inner critic and difficulty saying no. Together we explore family patterns, build boundaries without guilt, and help you feel more secure, confident, and connected in your relationships and sense of self.
Are you a parent, couple, individual, or entire family seeking to enrich your life and navigate interpersonal challenges? I specialize in working with families and couples as a relational therapist, drawing on my training in Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Attachment, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to cultivate meaningful, long-lasting connection. Many of us are feeling lonelier than ever, and the weight of uncertainty and the absence of manuals to our relationships is isolating. As a parent and psychotherapist, my skillset is helping caregivers, couples and individuals become relational!
Are you a parent, couple, individual, or entire family seeking to enrich your life and navigate interpersonal challenges? I specialize in working with families and couples as a relational therapist, drawing on my training in Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Attachment, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to cultivate meaningful, long-lasting connection. Many of us are feeling lonelier than ever, and the weight of uncertainty and the absence of manuals to our relationships is isolating. As a parent and psychotherapist, my skillset is helping caregivers, couples and individuals become relational!
We all experience challenging times at some point in our lives that can leave us feeling lost and alone. Experiencing difficulties in life can be used as a gateway to learn more about ourselves. Our bodies, thoughts, and feelings are temples that provide great knowledge and evidence about our own resilience and power. I want to work with you to help you discover your own capacity to heal.
We all experience challenging times at some point in our lives that can leave us feeling lost and alone. Experiencing difficulties in life can be used as a gateway to learn more about ourselves. Our bodies, thoughts, and feelings are temples that provide great knowledge and evidence about our own resilience and power. I want to work with you to help you discover your own capacity to heal.
Nafilia Sachedina
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have a profound respect for the therapeutic process. I acknowledge that every human being has a story, some parts painful, and other parts hopeful. I hope to draw on that hope with you, help you discover your existing resilience, strength, and ability to cope through the hard times and discomfort. I use a tailored approach for all people, because each individual is unique and deserves to be seen as such. Your feelings are valid and I can help you tap into them in a safe space where you will be heard and not judged.
I have a profound respect for the therapeutic process. I acknowledge that every human being has a story, some parts painful, and other parts hopeful. I hope to draw on that hope with you, help you discover your existing resilience, strength, and ability to cope through the hard times and discomfort. I use a tailored approach for all people, because each individual is unique and deserves to be seen as such. Your feelings are valid and I can help you tap into them in a safe space where you will be heard and not judged.
Life is beautiful but it is also hard, exhausting, sad, messy and temperamental. Coping with the intense pressures and stress we face can be very challenging and isolating. I believe therapy is about having a relationship where we can safely and authentically explore and discover where we tend to hide parts of ourselves, run away, and hold back our truth from the world. Together we will explore this in a manner that welcomes and supports your whole being to foster an ongoing process of self-awareness, healing and self development - and towards you moving in the world with greater resiliency, authenticity and a deeper sense of self.
Life is beautiful but it is also hard, exhausting, sad, messy and temperamental. Coping with the intense pressures and stress we face can be very challenging and isolating. I believe therapy is about having a relationship where we can safely and authentically explore and discover where we tend to hide parts of ourselves, run away, and hold back our truth from the world. Together we will explore this in a manner that welcomes and supports your whole being to foster an ongoing process of self-awareness, healing and self development - and towards you moving in the world with greater resiliency, authenticity and a deeper sense of self.
Welcome! I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy within my private practice, offering services to young adults, adults, couples, and groups. In therapy, we embark on a journey to deepen our understanding of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Many individuals I work with express feelings of inadequacy, guilt/shame, anger, fear of confrontation, and a tendency towards people-pleasing. These emotions can manifest, impacting various aspects of their lives such as work dynamics, relationships, and self-perception. Together, we explore these patterns and emotions, possibly rooted in the unconscious, to foster healing and growth.
Welcome! I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy within my private practice, offering services to young adults, adults, couples, and groups. In therapy, we embark on a journey to deepen our understanding of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Many individuals I work with express feelings of inadequacy, guilt/shame, anger, fear of confrontation, and a tendency towards people-pleasing. These emotions can manifest, impacting various aspects of their lives such as work dynamics, relationships, and self-perception. Together, we explore these patterns and emotions, possibly rooted in the unconscious, to foster healing and growth.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M4A
30+
Average cost per session
$175
Counsellors in M4A who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Relationship Issues |
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 89% | Self Esteem |
| 89% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 93% | SunLife |
| 86% | Manulife |
| 79% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in M4A see their clients
| 57% | In Person and Online | |
| 43% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 14% | Male |