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Rui Hao
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5H
我是注册社会工作者,心理治疗师,多伦多大学 硕士学位。多年在公立医院从事心理和精神领域的工作,获得过专业技术奖。现在该医院青少年心理健康专项门诊工作,并且拥有自己的心理咨询门诊。还在多伦多大学医学院从教。 我为青少年和成年人提供心理咨询和辅导,旨在提高青少年的自信心和自尊心,克服自卑和社交胆怯,改善焦虑和忧郁等心理困扰。 用中英文为客户提供心理咨询和辅导,为家长普及心理健康知识。采用多种理论和方法来帮助客户发现自己的优势,开发个性化的解决方案,达到调节认知模式,调节情绪,进而提高心理健康和生活品质的目标。
我是注册社会工作者,心理治疗师,多伦多大学 硕士学位。多年在公立医院从事心理和精神领域的工作,获得过专业技术奖。现在该医院青少年心理健康专项门诊工作,并且拥有自己的心理咨询门诊。还在多伦多大学医学院从教。 我为青少年和成年人提供心理咨询和辅导,旨在提高青少年的自信心和自尊心,克服自卑和社交胆怯,改善焦虑和忧郁等心理困扰。 用中英文为客户提供心理咨询和辅导,为家长普及心理健康知识。采用多种理论和方法来帮助客户发现自己的优势,开发个性化的解决方案,达到调节认知模式,调节情绪,进而提高心理健康和生活品质的目标。
(289) 724-4313 View (289) 724-4313
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Maggie Ma
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5B
从生存到昌盛,从了解/改变自己开始。 我们在生活中会面临各种改变和挑战,为此常会引发自体,家庭和各种人际关系的冲突及混乱。很多移民家庭和留学生在移居海外后对本土主流文化感到无所适从,或为了生存而每天疲于学习/工作,直到有一天发现身心俱疲,并陷在不健康的生活习惯或有害的个人关系中不能自拔,渴望的未来变得遥不可及。
从生存到昌盛,从了解/改变自己开始。 我们在生活中会面临各种改变和挑战,为此常会引发自体,家庭和各种人际关系的冲突及混乱。很多移民家庭和留学生在移居海外后对本土主流文化感到无所适从,或为了生存而每天疲于学习/工作,直到有一天发现身心俱疲,并陷在不健康的生活习惯或有害的个人关系中不能自拔,渴望的未来变得遥不可及。
(647) 576-2726 View (647) 576-2726
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Xicuo (Tracy) De
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
心理咨询通常从一个勇敢的空间开始。在你决定勇敢的向一个陌生人分享你的故事时, 作为你的治疗师,我的责任是把这个勇敢的空间变成一个让你觉得安全的空间。 心理咨询的过程如同拼图。我的职责是陪你带着好奇和接受的心态去探索每一块拼图。这样你就能找到理解自己的方式。 我的治疗精神可以用 Maya Angelou 的名言来概括:“人们会忘记你说过的话,人们会忘记你做过的事,但人们永远不会忘记你给他们带来的感受.” 让您感到被听到和被看到是我的目标。作为第一代中国移民,我能理解文化适应与心理状态的微妙关系。我也能感同身受作为第一代移民在外打拼的酸甜苦辣。因为我对文化与语言的理解,你能用最舒适与安全的方式表达自己。 希望在我们的治疗过程中,你的故事能得到正视以及和解。
心理咨询通常从一个勇敢的空间开始。在你决定勇敢的向一个陌生人分享你的故事时, 作为你的治疗师,我的责任是把这个勇敢的空间变成一个让你觉得安全的空间。 心理咨询的过程如同拼图。我的职责是陪你带着好奇和接受的心态去探索每一块拼图。这样你就能找到理解自己的方式。 我的治疗精神可以用 Maya Angelou 的名言来概括:“人们会忘记你说过的话,人们会忘记你做过的事,但人们永远不会忘记你给他们带来的感受.” 让您感到被听到和被看到是我的目标。作为第一代中国移民,我能理解文化适应与心理状态的微妙关系。我也能感同身受作为第一代移民在外打拼的酸甜苦辣。因为我对文化与语言的理解,你能用最舒适与安全的方式表达自己。 希望在我们的治疗过程中,你的故事能得到正视以及和解。
(365) 656-0730 View (365) 656-0730
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Brenda Chan
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Counselling, with extensive counselling experiences in helping individuals, couples and families through loss, grief, shame, guilt, relationship and marital issues.
Life is not always easy. All of us at times experience emotional difficulty when things get rough. You don't have to face them alone. I am here to offer you a safe, respectful and non-judgmental place to explore what is most troubling you, such as: anxiety, depression, grief, or other symptoms that constrict your life. My goal is to help you become aware of new perspectives into the experiences that confuse or trouble you, and help you develop the strength to change and have a more control in your life.
I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Counselling, with extensive counselling experiences in helping individuals, couples and families through loss, grief, shame, guilt, relationship and marital issues.
Life is not always easy. All of us at times experience emotional difficulty when things get rough. You don't have to face them alone. I am here to offer you a safe, respectful and non-judgmental place to explore what is most troubling you, such as: anxiety, depression, grief, or other symptoms that constrict your life. My goal is to help you become aware of new perspectives into the experiences that confuse or trouble you, and help you develop the strength to change and have a more control in your life.
(289) 724-5671 View (289) 724-5671
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NKS Therapy
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4W
Voted Top 5 in Toronto for Best Psychotherapists in 2021, NKS Therapy is a team of psychotherapists, marriage/family therapists, counsellors and life coaches in Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville who specialize in mental health support for adults, couples, teenagers, and families. With multiple experts on the NKS Therapy team, we will help you achieve your goals through a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you make conscious choices today. We offer sessions virtually & in-person. Start living a better life today with a FREE 15-minute therapy consultation! A Happier, Healthier, Better Version of Yourself awaits.
Voted Top 5 in Toronto for Best Psychotherapists in 2021, NKS Therapy is a team of psychotherapists, marriage/family therapists, counsellors and life coaches in Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville who specialize in mental health support for adults, couples, teenagers, and families. With multiple experts on the NKS Therapy team, we will help you achieve your goals through a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you make conscious choices today. We offer sessions virtually & in-person. Start living a better life today with a FREE 15-minute therapy consultation! A Happier, Healthier, Better Version of Yourself awaits.
(289) 206-7074 View (289) 206-7074
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Francy Fang Wang
Registered Psychotherapist, MD, RP, PA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5R
Due to my strong training background, I can treat wide-range issues include mental illnesses, emotional disturbance, behavior problems, addiction, trauma and loss, personality disorders, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, family/marital issues.
I was originally trained as a medical doctor and practiced as a psychiatrist for 10+ years before coming to Canada for psychoanalysis training. In addition to my training in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I also had training in family therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy. I am currently practicing as a psychoanalyst and a registered psychotherapist in great Toronto area. However, my clients come from whole Ontario and around the Canada. I also provide online/telephone treatment for people overseas. In addition to clinical psychoanalysis and psychotherapy services, I also teach and provide supervision for therapists and in-training therapists/psychoanalyst.
Due to my strong training background, I can treat wide-range issues include mental illnesses, emotional disturbance, behavior problems, addiction, trauma and loss, personality disorders, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, family/marital issues.
I was originally trained as a medical doctor and practiced as a psychiatrist for 10+ years before coming to Canada for psychoanalysis training. In addition to my training in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I also had training in family therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy. I am currently practicing as a psychoanalyst and a registered psychotherapist in great Toronto area. However, my clients come from whole Ontario and around the Canada. I also provide online/telephone treatment for people overseas. In addition to clinical psychoanalysis and psychotherapy services, I also teach and provide supervision for therapists and in-training therapists/psychoanalyst.
(647) 370-8440 View (647) 370-8440
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Jacqueline Y Tan
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT, MSc
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5T
Waitlist for new clients
As a RP and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT), I have extensive clinical training in CBT, EFT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, IPT, couple/family therapy.
Life is a journey of discovery and constant learning - about ourselves, others, or the world around us. It is a journey of setting goals, making decisions, adjusting to changes, and finding the congruence within one self. The more we travel on this journey, hopefully the more peaceful, enlightened and complete we become. My aim is to help you uncover the self and support you with compassion and helpful tools in your journey to reach your potentials. I am result-oriented. My various experiences has afforded me a deep understanding of people's life experiences, combined with the extensive clinical training, for me to help you.
As a RP and Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT), I have extensive clinical training in CBT, EFT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, IPT, couple/family therapy.
Life is a journey of discovery and constant learning - about ourselves, others, or the world around us. It is a journey of setting goals, making decisions, adjusting to changes, and finding the congruence within one self. The more we travel on this journey, hopefully the more peaceful, enlightened and complete we become. My aim is to help you uncover the self and support you with compassion and helpful tools in your journey to reach your potentials. I am result-oriented. My various experiences has afforded me a deep understanding of people's life experiences, combined with the extensive clinical training, for me to help you.
(289) 207-7545 View (289) 207-7545
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Natasha Sharma
Counsellor, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4W
My team has expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, Relationship/Dating Issues, Marriage, Divorce, Parenting Issues, and Career/Life Transitions.
Hi! I'm Natasha Sharma: Therapist, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of NKS Therapy. Do you feel sad, stressed out, irritable or angry? Do you feel unable to let go of things that happened in the past, or worry constantly about the future? Are you experiencing distress, anxiety or depressed mood? As we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, life can be challenging. And unpredictable We can't always control it but we can control how we experience & respond to it. At my clinic NKS Therapy we provide you the tools to identify your emotions & get control over them. We offer expert counselling therapy for individuals, couples/marriage, & families.
My team has expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, Relationship/Dating Issues, Marriage, Divorce, Parenting Issues, and Career/Life Transitions.
Hi! I'm Natasha Sharma: Therapist, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of NKS Therapy. Do you feel sad, stressed out, irritable or angry? Do you feel unable to let go of things that happened in the past, or worry constantly about the future? Are you experiencing distress, anxiety or depressed mood? As we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, life can be challenging. And unpredictable We can't always control it but we can control how we experience & respond to it. At my clinic NKS Therapy we provide you the tools to identify your emotions & get control over them. We offer expert counselling therapy for individuals, couples/marriage, & families.
(289) 207-4800 View (289) 207-4800
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Balanced Mind and Wellness Inc
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4W
COVERED UNDER MOST INSURANCE PLANS/ WORK BENEFITS (Psychotherapist/ Psychologist/ Marriage & Family Therapist/ Clinical Counsellor).
Do you often find yourself living in the past, dwelling on things that have happened, or living in the future, worrying about what might happen? Having trouble dealing with or identifying depressed or anxious feelings? I can provide clarity, motivation, and help you put into words what you are experiencing. Life's issues define your world - I can bring passion and purpose back into your life, with effective solutions to specific problems. Our practice is practical and interactive. We work together as a team with you to find the best solution for you. Let us help you reach your true potential!
COVERED UNDER MOST INSURANCE PLANS/ WORK BENEFITS (Psychotherapist/ Psychologist/ Marriage & Family Therapist/ Clinical Counsellor).
Do you often find yourself living in the past, dwelling on things that have happened, or living in the future, worrying about what might happen? Having trouble dealing with or identifying depressed or anxious feelings? I can provide clarity, motivation, and help you put into words what you are experiencing. Life's issues define your world - I can bring passion and purpose back into your life, with effective solutions to specific problems. Our practice is practical and interactive. We work together as a team with you to find the best solution for you. Let us help you reach your true potential!
(833) 748-9754 View (833) 748-9754
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Healing Roots Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5R
****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****Are you battling feelings of disconnection and discontent? Do your needs often take a backseat in your life? Do you ponder if life could be more fulfilling and happier? In today's demanding world, many are grappling with anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty in managing relationships, careers, and lives overall. Neglecting your needs and lacking self-care can lead to prolonged mental and physical concerns. We firmly believe life shouldn't be this tough. Healing Roots Therapy (HRT) is a dedicated clinic, blending evidence-based healing methods with traditional psychotherapy for comprehensive care.
****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS****Are you battling feelings of disconnection and discontent? Do your needs often take a backseat in your life? Do you ponder if life could be more fulfilling and happier? In today's demanding world, many are grappling with anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty in managing relationships, careers, and lives overall. Neglecting your needs and lacking self-care can lead to prolonged mental and physical concerns. We firmly believe life shouldn't be this tough. Healing Roots Therapy (HRT) is a dedicated clinic, blending evidence-based healing methods with traditional psychotherapy for comprehensive care.
(647) 694-6883 x00 View (647) 694-6883 x00
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Linh Pham
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M  (Online Only)
Everyone gets stuck at some point in life. Sometimes the weight of life challenges can become overwhelming. We start to experience negative feelings such as uncertainty about where we are headed and become overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, which can cause us to be disconnected from ourselves and others. Maybe we cannot pinpoint the problem, but something feels "off." If you have a similar experience, please reach out. In our work together, I will provide you with a safe, accepting space to discover your inner strengths and resources. Together, we will explore your emotions and deepen your understanding of your inner world .
Everyone gets stuck at some point in life. Sometimes the weight of life challenges can become overwhelming. We start to experience negative feelings such as uncertainty about where we are headed and become overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, which can cause us to be disconnected from ourselves and others. Maybe we cannot pinpoint the problem, but something feels "off." If you have a similar experience, please reach out. In our work together, I will provide you with a safe, accepting space to discover your inner strengths and resources. Together, we will explore your emotions and deepen your understanding of your inner world .
(289) 272-7447 View (289) 272-7447
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Anders Chan
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5W  (Online Only)
If you are going through a difficult time in your life, I am here to help. I want to hear your story, help you identify your strengths, and develop strategies to help you achieve your goals. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is my primary modality for facilitating emotional well-being and reestablishing fulfilling relationships with others in families, couples, and individuals. Rather than pathologizing psychological distresses, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and self-esteem. I take a warm, client-centered, holistic approach, listening to and comprehending your concerns.
If you are going through a difficult time in your life, I am here to help. I want to hear your story, help you identify your strengths, and develop strategies to help you achieve your goals. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is my primary modality for facilitating emotional well-being and reestablishing fulfilling relationships with others in families, couples, and individuals. Rather than pathologizing psychological distresses, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and self-esteem. I take a warm, client-centered, holistic approach, listening to and comprehending your concerns.
(289) 797-2957 View (289) 797-2957
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Pathways Counselling & Life Coaching
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4Z
At Pathways Counselling & Life Coaching Centre we are committed to providing our clients with respectful confidential counselling & life coaching. Our goal is to help our clients find hope, healing and strength. We believe that each individual has been created for success, happiness and purpose. Asking for help with a problem or directions for where you want to go is the first step in achieving your success, your happiness and your purpose. If you feel that counselling or life coaching would benefit you in your life journey, we are here to help.
At Pathways Counselling & Life Coaching Centre we are committed to providing our clients with respectful confidential counselling & life coaching. Our goal is to help our clients find hope, healing and strength. We believe that each individual has been created for success, happiness and purpose. Asking for help with a problem or directions for where you want to go is the first step in achieving your success, your happiness and your purpose. If you feel that counselling or life coaching would benefit you in your life journey, we are here to help.
(289) 217-0437 View (289) 217-0437
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Building Bridges Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
(289) 210-5106 View (289) 210-5106
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Affordable Therapy Ontario
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
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.
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.
(289) 301-8167 View (289) 301-8167
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Building Bridges Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4Z
We are a diverse team of over 40 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their heads that need to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
We are a diverse team of over 40 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their heads that need to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
(437) 747-5668 View (437) 747-5668
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Building Bridges Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
(289) 207-6240 View (289) 207-6240
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Ping San Chi
Registered Social Worker, MSocSc, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I believe that everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and change. I believe that we all have our own unique story. Just like a locked door, our struggles can seem insurmountable at times. But with the right support and guidance, we can find the key to unlock these barriers and live more freely. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges, tap into your inner strengths, and achieve your goals. Using a strengths-based approach, I provide a supportive and collaborative partnership to help you develop new skills and insights for a more fulfilling life.
I believe that everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and change. I believe that we all have our own unique story. Just like a locked door, our struggles can seem insurmountable at times. But with the right support and guidance, we can find the key to unlock these barriers and live more freely. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges, tap into your inner strengths, and achieve your goals. Using a strengths-based approach, I provide a supportive and collaborative partnership to help you develop new skills and insights for a more fulfilling life.
(437) 292-3847 View (437) 292-3847
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Building Bridges Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSc, MA
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4Z
Accepting New Clients: In-Person & Phone/Video. We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
Accepting New Clients: In-Person & Phone/Video. We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
(226) 702-8590 View (226) 702-8590
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Carmen Hu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MSc
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5H
When you are facing challenges in your life, family, studies, work, relationships, adolescent growth; or when you are experiencing difficulties during your development, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and hindered from fully embracing your optimal life.
When you are facing challenges in your life, family, studies, work, relationships, adolescent growth; or when you are experiencing difficulties during your development, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and hindered from fully embracing your optimal life.
(289) 277-6809 View (289) 277-6809

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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.