Therapists in M4G

I have nearly 25 years of extensive experience working with individuals (children/adults), couples and families, on a whole range of stressful issues including: anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting (including child development), marriage or partner troubles, grief, life transitions, aging, identity and school- or work-related problems. I utilize, in collaboration with the client, therapeutic approaches that best suit the issue and work for the person, like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Brief Solution-Focussed Therapy.

Kelsie works primarily with individuals, with a focus on adults and children up to age 12. Her clinical approach is grounded in emotional & relational frameworks and integrates different models of psychotherapy including family systems, attachment, psychodynamic, narrative, cognitive and somatic orientations. Kelsie is currently well into her journey of intensive training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), a modality that harnesses one’s innate healing capacities to experientially heal trauma and suffering. She is currently nearing completion of the requirements for a Level 3 AEDP Therapist.

I want to help you live the life you want while enjoying the process. Although therapy may bring up painful moments, it doesn’t have to be painful for it to work. Evidenced based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) can get you feeling better quickly and efficiently. I am now also offering psychedelic therapy (individual and groups) within a legal framework to help you courageously and compassionately witness and move through the trauma that is holding you back. Please visit my website for more information.

If you struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, family transitions, psychosocial wellbeing, and chronic stress you have reached the right person to address and work collaboratively with you using several therapy modalities.

I'm a therapist with 30+ years experience in working with people like you and problems like yours.My passion is work with families, couples and individuals looking for more satisfying and rewarding relationships. I see you as a unique individual, and excite in developing new solutions that suit your needs. I believe that your children teach you how to be their 'best' parent and your parents hand over a legacy that you can continue or you can create a new one to pass on. I have worked in 3 countries and specialize in loss, trauma, parenting and transitions.

My practice offers psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and parents. People who contact me usually do so because they are experiencing difficulty managing as they face life's challenges or are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of stress, depression or anxiety. By the time people contact me they have usually been in distress for some time. They want some relief, they want clarity and they don't want to feel judged.

I am passionate about helping people navigate their issues and concerns, to find healthier coping strategies and a greater quality of life. My approach is gentle, non-judgemental, supportive and empowering. I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couple, and family therapy sessions. Depending on the needs and goals of each client, I offer talk therapy, art therapy, and writing as ways to communicate and express oneself in the session. I provide a safe space to discuss and work through issues that may be difficult or challenging, and requires someone who can be objective, compassionate and understanding.

So often we can feel confused, lost, unhappy and anxious about our lives. Many times we notice that our relationships, families, health and careers may not be what we imagined them to be. We often question ourselves about why we may feel these ways. We search for answers and look outside of ourselves in healthy or unhealthy ways to find solutions. Despite this searching, we still feel like we are stuck, like there is a sliver in our soul. Often we feel overwhelmed and alone. You no longer have to manage this alone, the road out is possible. I can help you find your way through and into a life you love.

Accepting New Clients-The best way to reach me is through email to schedule a phone consult* I am committed to working collaboratively with you to create a safe space so that you can embrace your vulnerabilities, foster strengths and increase resilience. I specialize in a variety of mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, self-development, relationship difficulties, divorce and unresolved caregiver relationships. Rather than solely focusing on a diagnosis, I believe that it is important to recognize the whole person, which includes all areas of your well-being.

Liza and her team of associates are committed to helping clients achieve their goals. Whether you need help overcoming trauma, living authentically, loving self, developing better relationships, establishing boundaries, parenting, we are here to help. We rely on a wide range of tools, from cognitive behavioural therapy to early childhood exploration. Whatever modality we use, we focus on listening, validating and encouraging. You are safe with us.

The therapeutic relationship is a 'collaborative' one, with a focus on establishing and maintaining a safe and trusting relationship with clients, so we can openly explore the preferred changes in their lives, that they hope for and find ways to relieve symptoms that continually get in the way. These symptoms frequently include, negative thoughts, emotions and actions, that interfere with achieving the hoped for changes. I provide secure, on-line video counselling and I am a Certified First Responder Counsellor. I also provide clinical supervision for therapists in private practice.

** Specializing in Fertility, Pregnancy, Perinatal Loss, Postpartum, Parenting** Hello and welcome! Therapy is an opportunity to pause, reflect, feel safe, heard, and seen. And laugh and cry too! I am here to support you with any number of issues including: life transitions, life stressors, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, fertility, pregnancy, parenthood, perinatal loss, and adjustment to later life.

Asking for help is an act of bravery. I feel privileged to work with people who are addressing these challenges. I have helped families and children struggling with anxiety and anger outbursts, as well as issues around identity and family communication. I have been practicing for over a decade and I find that clients report appreciate getting a fresh perspective on these challenges.

I am a Child and Family Therapist with two decades of experience helping children ages 4+ to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to quickly connect with children, build a trusting relationship, and help children develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed. I've worked at various Children's Mental Health Centres in Toronto prior to starting a private practice. I would be happy to be a part of your child/family's journey and a catalyst to their change/success.

Psychotherapy is my second career, and that makes me stronger as a therapist. That's because, in addition to my academic qualifications and clinical training, my own lived experiences as a daughter, a wife and mother, a student, an employee and an entrepreneur help me relate to my clients in so many meaningful ways. Clients relate to my sense of humour, empathy, and desire for growth as a person and as a therapist. And they value my ability to get to the root of the issue and expertise in both practical problem-solving and supporting clients' growth.

Even though you’ve set out on the path that you thought would lead to happiness, there still seems to be something missing. You thought you did everything right, but somehow, feel unfulfilled and frustrated, as you ask yourself, “Who am I?” or “What do I need?”. At home, with friends, or at work, you hold yourself back, believing that you don’t deserve to take up space. In your everyday life, you want to feel seen, heard, and understood, but don’t know where to turn. There’s a sense of disconnection keeping you from who you really are and how you’d like to show up in the world.

As a former psychologist and in Canada newly becoming a psychotherapist, I am here for you, for your relationship and if needed for your children every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

All of us struggle at times with worry, or temper, or feeling insecure. But for some of us these problems take over- limiting our relationships, narrowing our sense of options in life. If you would like to claim back your life and your relationships from the influence of problems and problem stories, I would like to help.

I am a Psychologist authorized to practice in Ontario by the College of Psychologists, I also hold a license as a Clinical Psychologist in California. I help clients to optimize strengths, build resilience and cultivate growth. I work with individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, stress, relationship issues, identity questions, work and/or academic stress, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, trauma and different forms of depression. My practice is trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive, multicultural, multiracial, multiethnic, and spans sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status and religious affiliation.