Therapists in Whitby, ON

At LiveWise Associates we believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life with optimal mental well-being. Our clinic is committed to empowering individuals in Ontario and beyond, providing a range of comprehensive mental health services. We take pride in offering key differentiators that set us apart from the rest. As a reputable mental health service provider LiveWise Associates is devoted to making a positive impact on the lives of our clients. We understand the unique challenges you may face, and we are here to support you on your journey to mental wellness. A team of over 15 therapists and direct billing Available!

Do you feel anxious often, reliving events from your past or worrying about the future? Perhaps you second-guess yourself, struggling with your own mental wellness, your relationships, or family stress. That’s a miserable way to live, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Even when things seem like they will never improve, know that you can create and experience a happier future for yourself. You deserve not only to feel better, but to wake up every morning ready to enjoy the day. I can’t make that happen for you, but I can be your guide and show you the way to find happiness for yourself.

I have a warm and compassionate approach in treating my clients and believe that client-therapist alliance based on trust is an integral part of therapy. I provide a safe non-judgmental space to help my clients explore their thoughts and feelings. I recognize vulnerability and focus on overcoming mental health challenges through a collaborative process using an empathetic approach. I am registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Certified Coach Practitioner with more than 8 years in coaching individuals, couples and groups.I hold three Masters Degrees with most recent one in Counselling Psychology.

Do you find yourself worrying about situations that may or could happen? Do you feel low, unmotivated, and hopeless? Do you find it difficult to cope with stress, or cope with distress through alcohol or drugs? If so, you may be in the right place at the right time, let's connect! My specialty is working with males, females, and unspecified youth and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, addictions, personality disorders, and stress. I have an extensive experience working with people of color. You deserve to live your best life, free from the weight of anxiety, depression, and the weight of others' misunderstandings.

I have a wide range of experience supporting clients experiencing Abuse, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Depression, Oppression, Low self-esteem, Stress, Relationship/marital issues & Parenting issues. I have provided support to a wide variety of clients from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. I am privileged to have worked for many years in the community with clients involved with Criminal Justice, Family Court and Child Welfare Agencies in Canada and internationally. I am member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW).

I believe that we are all unique individuals and when we become entangled in life’s twists and turns, they take away from our ability to recognize our inner strengths. I work from a multi-cultural trauma-informed stance to foster a safe and inclusive therapeutic space where vulnerability can be embraced. My work is grounded in integrating approaches such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Emotion Focused Therapies (EFT). I aim to collaboratively understand an individual’s unique experience and work alongside to equip them with knowledge and tools to strive towards living a more meaningful and authentic life.

Dr. Sohail Abbas is a registered clinical psychologist in Ontario. Dr. Abbas specializes in treating Anxiety Disorders:panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and all kinds of depression and mood disorders. Besides working with individuals, Dr. Abbas also helps couples and families to deal with a variety of issues including stress, dealing with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to life changes, communication, separation and divorce.

Hi, my name is Ali. Perhaps you're in a season of your life where things aren't going the way you expected them to, you're feeling overwhelmed with symptoms that are keeping you stuck or because you simply feel unsure about how to move forward. I want to assure you that you don't have to walk this alone and you absolutely deserve high-quality support that is going to help you find your way during this time. As a therapist, I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, life transitions, relationship issues, and behavior change.

Welcome to Therapy Heals! I have worked with individuals, children/adolescents, young adults, couples, families, and groups in a variety of capacities. My expertise is in anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, stress and relationship difficulties. I am known for my compassionate, strengths-based approach and my ability to not only help my clients navigate through life stressors, but also to explore ways to live more meaningfully and purposefully.

You are confused, angry, frustrated or keep blaming yourself. Your sleep is disturbed or your brain is working non-stop. You feel exhausted and you have difficulty staying focused. You have isolated yourself, find yourself crying frequently, don't feel happy, avoid certain situations, keep getting into arguments, get angry, or end up sabotaging relationships. You are stressed from work or school. You are experiencing conflicts in your relationship. You may have suicidal thoughts. I have vast experience working and supporting people experiencing depression, anxiety, guilt, anger, low self-esteem, grief & bereavement, stress, relationship issues and mental health challenges.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Do you think that life has not been fair and you suffer from emotional pain/guilt? Are you looking for answers/solutions for your mental or physical illness? For 20 years I have been working with clients helping them with their unique life story. My therapy opens up the understanding of physical/mental disorder and integrates what has been rejected in your life. One client understood the circumstances that manifested a tumor and decided to continue her life without it. She actually started to appreciate her life and stopped blaming her parents for her upbringing.

With extensive experience working with university and college students, emerging adults, members of marginalized communities, diverse newcomers, and coaching executives, I offer you a trained ear. Client issues include feeling stuck, mood issues, mind on overdrive, and managing transitions. Let us find ways to not only survive but also thrive in all areas of your life (school, career, community, family and so on). Clients can expect to develop acceptance, change behaviours, and use strengths to improve well-being.

Money should never be the reason you DON'T go to therapy. We never want money to be a barrier to accessing therapy. This is why Affordable Therapy Ontario (ATO) exists: to make therapy accessible for all! Created by Building Bridges Psychotherapy, we are a diverse team of licensed therapists providing high quality therapy to those who need it. We offer in-person services in Mississauga and Vaughan, with more locations to come. We also offer therapy over video and phone. We work with individuals, couples, and families. For a full list of all the issues and concerns we work with, check out our sister website: bbtherapy.ca/services.

For persons struggling with interpersonal , self esteem issues of belonging and becoming my approach is to have a full session and see if we are the right fit for each other. Will collaborate to have a structured program of recovery, review results , refine and further customize the approach. I practice Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is an evidence-based counselling practice. I follow the structural model of Lazarus and Emotionally focused therapy. I have over three decades of background in Clinical Health and Imaging sciences. I will integrate other approaches like Narrative Therapy into the CBT model.

Hello! My name is Rana Khan. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I have specialized training in Couples and Family Therapy. The clients I serve are mostly couples and families or individuals who have concerns/issues with their relationships. I have helped clients explore tips/tools/strategies that has helped improve their communication, intimacy, and emotional connection. I have also supported clients in finding meaning as they recover from an emotional hurt, deal with loss, go through an affair, or manage other external stressors such as family, work, health, culture, and/or religion.

Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Have you been feeling disconnected? Do you feel that the same patterns keep repeating? Ellis Nicolson + Associates are relationship and anxiety specialists in Mississauga and Toronto. We have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), a proven approach to helping couples bond and break free of negative patterns of interaction. We have 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples break free of unhealthy patterns and find connection, inner peace and wellbeing. Proven results!

Reaching out for support can be difficult—I commend you for the courage to see what therapy can offer! As a person of colour and member of the LGBTQ+ communities, I have lived experience and special insight into what it’s like to navigate the unique challenges that come with intersectionality. I have a background in working with sexual health, resilience, wellbeing and challenges that uniquely affect intersecting persons of colour, gender and sexuality. I’m grateful to have supported many folx who went through a difficult time in their life, dealt with a mental health concern, or wanted to explore more about themselves.

My areas of speciality include emotional disturbances, addictive behaviors, substance use, anxiety, depression, life transitions and coaching, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, stress, trauma and spirituality. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families from a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, socio-economic and educational backgrounds. More specifically, my previous clinical experiences have afforded me the unique experiences of working with troubled teenagers suffering from addictive behaviors, refugees who have experienced significant trauma, couples pursuing international adoption.