Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in M8Y

Life is full of demands, responsibilities, and goals that can feel overwhelming. Your mind/body is full of self-defeating thoughts, intense emotions and physiological responses that impact your ability to 'be your best you'. You agonize over it. You try to ignore it. You struggle and hope but it won’t go away. You are surviving instead of thriving and untangling these patterns feels too difficult. Since you don’t come with a handbook on ‘how to get it right all the time’, you will fail and feel defeated. Not because you are inadequate but because you are human! That said, it takes a lot of courage to know when you need support.

I provide support to folks related to gender and sexual identity, Anxiety, Depression, and various life transitions. This includes working with youth and adults to reduce the impact of Anxiety and Depression on their lives, navigating identity in relation to relationships and society, and working with parents to support their children around issues of ADHD, Anxiety and/or Depression and issues related to gender and sexual identity. I enjoy working with individuals to explore their own identity, whether it relates to gender, sexuality or simply their identity in relation to those around them.

As a therapist, my areas of focus include ADHD, autism, anxiety and LGBTQ+ issues. I help adults and teens manage worry and sadness, and to improve organization, focus and emotion regulation skills. My approach strikes a balance between providing practical tools and guiding you in processing your emotions deeply. In this way, we practice what it is like to "feel our feelings" without becoming stuck in them in ways that are no longer helpful. I have experience helping neurodivergent people reflect on ways that masking their differences has impacted them, and helping them find ways to cope in a world that is at times overwhelming.

I am a mental health therapist, supervisor and instructor with over 15 years experience working with adults with various concerns. It is my honour to sit with people and develop a compassionate understanding of their needs and wounds, and foster genuine healing, strength and meaningful change.

I am a registered clinical psychologist providing Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment that has been found to be effective in the treatment of mood and anxiety-related difficulties. I worked as a staff clinical psychologist in the Mood Disorders Program at CAMH where I gained extensive experience in psychological assessments and the delivery of individual & group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I also worked at a university counselling centre since 2013, providing CBT to students dealing with a variety of mental health problems.

Are you struggling with life's challenges? Do you feel stuck, repeating the same, problematic patterns of behaviour over and over? Seeking help is an act of courage and a step towards understanding yourself and what is troubling you. Together, we will use the collaborative process of therapy to 'unpack' the problems contributing to your distress, and provide relief.

I provide therapy for adults who are struggling with multiple challenges in their life. Parenting, work, relationships, and financial difficulties can make you feel stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, uncertain, and/or exhausted just thinking about it all, let alone trying to do something about it. As these issues carry on, physical and emotional symptoms may start to develop, and altogether it becomes too much. I can help you work through it all, piece by piece, so that you can breathe easier and feel lighter.

If you're tired of the status quo and feel like your problems seem to be on repeat, please reach out, I'd like to help. With over 20 years of counselling and social work experience, I'm passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges, cultivate self awareness and achieve meaningful change. I’m a regular guy, a father, a partner and an active member of my community, who brings that same candor and authenticity to my work with people. I specialize in taking a trauma informed, strengths based, grounded approach to navigating life's challenges. If you're ready for change please reach out.

Each day feels like a struggle, and you are feeling as though life is not turning out the way you imagined it to be. You wake up to the same routines, same stressors and know that there has to be something different. Life changes - whether it be education, financial, family or day to day responsibilities can often drain us emotionally and mentally, but there is support available. Your first step has already started, by coming here to find a therapist.

Are you feeling a general dissatisfaction with your life and/or relationships? Are you finding yourself stuck in habitual patterns that no longer serve you? Do you struggle to connect with your children, partner or other relationships in your life? You may feel like your actions don’t align with your emotions, and prioritizing the wants and needs of others leaves you feeling untethered from your own sense of direction and purpose. Navigating the changing waters of life can be challenging. With support, you can learn to ride out the waves of emotions that come from stressful events, past and present.

I have extensive experience practicing clinical psychology with teens, adults and couples. When patients are open to examining the issues in their experience of unhappiness and worry - a positive outcome is within sight. The first step is to recognize the issues by name and begin exploring them. It requires openness and a non-judgemental attitude of curiosity. It means being kind, patient and compassionate towards one's self as the difficult issues are discussed. It also entails trusting the therapist as a fellow traveller in the process as one who is able to help clarify the emotional terrain and work towards a solution.

Hey there, lovely soul! Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in the endless cycle of people-pleasing? No worries, I've got you. With over a decade of experience and a knack for keeping it real, I'm here to be your ride-or-die for those moments when adulting feels like a circus.

Is your relationship facing relentless conflicts, dwindling intimacy, and a fading bond? Do you miss the affectionate moments and effortless connection you once shared, now finding yourselves wondering if you can ever make your relationship work? It's heart-wrenching to see your relationship in turmoil, but change is within reach. Don't allow doubts or a lack of clarity to paralyze your efforts to heal your relationship. Start the journey of restoring your connection with your partner and bring back the love you've been missing.

In my therapeutic work, I'm a straight shooter and believe in the power of candid conversations. Whether you’re struggling with stress and burnout, relationship issues, or communication and boundaries, you're not alone. You might have a vision in your life, but not sure what the next steps are or you might be looking at your life and not liking what you see. My role is to work with you to explore what's getting in your way while also paving the path ahead to move forward. Together, we work towards identifying any patterns that you get stuck in to create ways to manage stress, build confidence, and cultivate healthier relationships.

I enjoy working with clients who appreciate that in getting to their best selves and quality of life must look at their whole health. Life is hard and all the more challenging when we aren't taking great care of ourselves physically, emotionally, nutritionally, financially, spiritually or mentally. Learning how to DO things differently matters given that just wanting and talking about change simply isn't enough. Helping clients understand and heal in their relationships past and present is key to building a solid foundation that supports better overall health and quality of life.

Are trying to understand yourself more? Maybe you are trying to get to the root of why you do certain things, why things can set you off, and what unprocessed life experiences you have. As well as exploring how you relate to yourself, others, and the world. Therapy can be a wonderful place to go on a further journey of self-exploration. To help you put some of the pieces together, and to create a compassionate relationship to self while extending that to others.