Therapists in M6N

I am a white, queer, non-binary and politicized therapist with availability to work with individuals and couples who are residents of Ontario or Newfoundland & Labrador. I who brings a whole lot of warmth, curiosity, and openness to my work supporting people across diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences to live with more connection, choice and ease. My approach is strengths-based and informed by anti-oppressive, harm reduction, anti-racist, and Mad values. The care that I offer is sex and kink positive and affirming of queer and trans identities and non-normative relationship structures.

Are you feeling stuck, burnt-out, or like you’ve lost yourself? Overwhelmed by the mental loads of sexism, motherhood, or caregiving? Are you holding in painful emotions like anger, grief, anxiety or sadness? I specialize in helping people struggling with motherhood, low self-esteem, depression, body image, relationships, and impacts of trauma. It may show up as never feeling good enough, self-criticism, overwhelming emotions, guilt, loneliness, or numbness & shutting down. Maybe you want to work on managing emotions, being less reactive, building self-confidence, or setting boundaries. I'm here to support you as you do this work.

It is seeming all too normal these days to experience feelings of disconnection. A separation from ourselves, our passions, our bodies, our communities, etc. We spend so much time in our heads trying to figure out how to survive when we so desperately want to be thriving. Where has our aliveness gone? How do we get our bodies and our senses back online and truly show up for our unique experience?

Have you or a loved one struggled with OCD for a long time? Has the OCD either worsened or continued to significantly interfere with functioning in daily life? Being tormented by excessive thoughts that go against one’s personal values and attempting to stop, control or neutralize these thoughts with compulsive behaviours or mental rituals is the cycle of OCD. The good news is that breaking this cycle is possible. Common emotions that you are probably feeling are anxiety, distress, frustration, guilt, shame, depression, anger, and hopelessness. Please understand that you are not alone as OCD affects 2% of the entire population.

If you like your mental health services presented with a dash of nihilism by a nostalgic millennial who has experienced both ends of the depression and anxiety spectrum, I think we should talk.

Have you been struggling with feelings of unworthiness and think “something is wrong with me”? Do you alternate between feeling numb and feeling overwhelmed with stress? Perhaps you suffer from anxiety and depression - your relationships are compromised, it’s hard to navigate day-to-day demands.Your physical health may be impacted by illness and chronic stress. Along the way have you experienced feelings of not belonging, being misunderstood, and not having your emotional needs, such as safety and acceptance, met? Perhaps you've had a decent childhood with benign neglect or experienced abuse and violence. There is hope, however.

If you’ve reached a point in your life when you’re ready for some support to gain clarity, or assistance in decision making. If you’ve gotten to a space where you want to feel better about elements of your life, by developing or strengthening the sense of calm and ease in your life. If you’ve become determined to invest in your mental health and work on taking care of you. When you’re ready, I’m here to support you.

https://humanitytherapy.ca

Recent years have not been kind to our mental health. As we come out of this pandemic, it is natural to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or even inadequate compared to those who seem to be moving forward with ease. As a result, you may be questioning your level of connection in your relationships and home-life, perhaps your ability as a parent. Are you yearning for change but feel unable to find the motivation to initiate a plan of action? Are you wishing to be the source of support that your loved ones need but lack direction for how to fulfill this role as a parent or caregiver?

My practice is client centered, meaning collaboration is an integral part of my work. Your identities, life experiences, values, and goals are all welcomed in the room when working with me. In our work together, I will be direct, gentle, exploratory and results oriented. I am best suited to supporting folks with relationship challenges, mood disorders (anxiety, depression, etc.), shame, low self-worth, issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and identity, life transitions, and chronic stress.

I am a Registered Social Worker holding a Master's in Social Work from York University. Prior to coming to Social Work, I did Doctoral work in education and taught at York University and Seneca College. I specialize in working with young adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ2SIA. I also provide services to parents and families supporting young people in distress.

I find this work very sacred and see a great joy of transformation of the clients. By exploring clients' lives from the past, the present, and the future to open themselves to possibilities. The Higher Self (HS)/Subconscious (SC), knows all and can heal all, if appropriate. Quite often we find mental & physical ailments are rooted in trauma from past lives and are affecting current life. Benefits are: Clear emotional stress & trauma, Heal troubled relationships, Understand & change behaviors/patterns. Uncover dormant gifts/talents. Reveal your life lessons/purposes and more.

The shape of our lives is impacted by so many things, not the least of which are the beliefs we have about ourselves. They were created to keep us alive and in connection.

Do you feel a sense of yearning… for change, to understand yourself, to understand why certain challenges keep arising, and how to build a more meaningful and enjoyable life for yourself? I know this yearning is a resource, and it shows your capacity and curiousity to learn and care for yourself. I offer space to connect to yourself in a meaningful way, to overcome challenging and traumatic experiences with compassion and support, and to realize your full capacity. I am here to offer a way through. You don’t have to do it on your own. My role is to help guide you to find what works and what’s helpful.

Are you struggling right now? Adulting feeling like too much? Are you sitting in front of your computer wondering what the heck to do next? Do you feel like you just aren’t the parent, partner, friend, or colleague you strive to be? You're feeling down in the dumps and anxious about the future. Your brain is making it hard to thrive in your career and relationships. Ruminating on what could have been "if", or what happened "when". Wondering how to make sure your future is brighter, healthier, and more satisfying? You know this isn’t what you want, and maybe you'e not sure how to get to what you need. Yup. I get it...

You are here, you have taken the courageous first step to reach out for support. Whether you are wanting to understand yourself better, coping with stress or changes, experiencing mental health challenges, or need a safe space to talk. You are not alone, and together we can pave a path forward. Through the development of a trusting, safe, and non-judgemental relationship, we will explore what’s most important to you. My goal is to compassionately support your journey towards understanding yourself better, moving towards a place of acceptance, developing new and healthy coping strategies, and making changes towards your goals.

I am a compassionate and skilled counsellor committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find greater meaning and fulfillment. I bring a genuine interest and curiosity to the stories and experiences of each person I work with and create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their unique lives and discover the solutions that work best for them. I help clients gain insight into their challenges, develop new skills and coping strategies and achieve greater self-awareness and personal growth.

Your conversations with a therapist should help you to explore your situation, look for alternative perspectives and find solutions or new strategies. Whether you are discussing sexuality issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, you should feel supported, understood and challenged to explore all the different aspects of the situation. My goals for therapy are to help you increase coping strategies, increase boundary-setting, communication and negotiation skills, increase self-esteem, increase your awareness of your strengths and to process difficult situations like loss or the experience of a traumatic event.

This life is filled with challenge, heartbreak, confusion, overwhelm and un-nameable wounds, but there is also profound potential for meaningful connection, clarity, and joy. Let’s work together to learn new ways of navigating life’s struggles and rediscover the magic of your existence. I am a trauma-responsive Relational therapist. As a Relational therapist, I understand that some of our most basic human needs are to belong, to be understood, to be valued and seen for who we are, and to be loved. When these needs are not met, we can experience a wide range of challenges in ourselves and in our relationships with others.