Photo of Zahraa Zedan, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Mississauga, ON
Zahraa Zedan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I provide therapy using a holistic approach that integrates tools from many modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Taking care of your emotional and mental well-being is so important to living a healthy and meaningful life and as your therapist it becomes my priority and interest. My approach is rooted first and foremost in building a relationship based on trust and collaboration with you, in order to set and achieve your goals (big and small). I appreciate each individual’s unique cultural identity and practice cultural curiosity to ensure that therapy is culturally sensitive.
I provide therapy using a holistic approach that integrates tools from many modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Taking care of your emotional and mental well-being is so important to living a healthy and meaningful life and as your therapist it becomes my priority and interest. My approach is rooted first and foremost in building a relationship based on trust and collaboration with you, in order to set and achieve your goals (big and small). I appreciate each individual’s unique cultural identity and practice cultural curiosity to ensure that therapy is culturally sensitive.
(365) 649-5436 View (365) 649-5436
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Ornella Harris
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z  (Online Only)
I support clients through various approaches including Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and non-religious Spiritual Guidance.
Hi, I'm Ornella! You may be here for support with communication issues or codependency in relationships, difficulties with managing stress or anger, low self-worth, negative self-talk, anxiety, depression, feelings of loneliness, feeling stuck, or other challenges that you may be unable to name right now. My goal is to support you with finding the direction and solutions you need. I bring over 10 years of experience in mental health and psychotherapy, while providing a welcoming virtual space for you to explore your uncertainties, as you learn concrete strategies to accomplish the healing, change, and growth you hope to experience.
I support clients through various approaches including Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and non-religious Spiritual Guidance.
Hi, I'm Ornella! You may be here for support with communication issues or codependency in relationships, difficulties with managing stress or anger, low self-worth, negative self-talk, anxiety, depression, feelings of loneliness, feeling stuck, or other challenges that you may be unable to name right now. My goal is to support you with finding the direction and solutions you need. I bring over 10 years of experience in mental health and psychotherapy, while providing a welcoming virtual space for you to explore your uncertainties, as you learn concrete strategies to accomplish the healing, change, and growth you hope to experience.
(289) 216-6877 View (289) 216-6877
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Tharsika Tharmasrirajah
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HonsBA, MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I also value Mindfulness-Based Approaches that emphasize exploration and bring awareness to uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations.
As we travel on this life journey, we may face many challenges that require adapting and adjusting to life's changes. Therapy can help us understand these obstacles and learn new ways of overcoming them to create the life that we desire. My goal is to establish a collaborative, mutual therapeutic relationship of care, support and provide a nonjudgement space for my clients to recognize, share life experiences, and foster valuable coping skills. Together, we could identify the patterns limiting your life and develop tools to gain greater sense of clarity, and feelings of empowerment for positive change & reach self-awareness.
I also value Mindfulness-Based Approaches that emphasize exploration and bring awareness to uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations.
As we travel on this life journey, we may face many challenges that require adapting and adjusting to life's changes. Therapy can help us understand these obstacles and learn new ways of overcoming them to create the life that we desire. My goal is to establish a collaborative, mutual therapeutic relationship of care, support and provide a nonjudgement space for my clients to recognize, share life experiences, and foster valuable coping skills. Together, we could identify the patterns limiting your life and develop tools to gain greater sense of clarity, and feelings of empowerment for positive change & reach self-awareness.
(289) 278-8789 View (289) 278-8789
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Annmarie Armstrong-Garvey
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5N
A few of the modalities I used are Solution Focused Therapy, Stairs Narrative, DBT, RRT, Person-Centred Approach, CBT and Mindfulness.
The journey of a thousand steps begins with just one step! Today you have taken that first step. Steps that will lead to your empowerment. A step on the right path towards growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we will work together to better understand and resolve changes in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behaviour patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
A few of the modalities I used are Solution Focused Therapy, Stairs Narrative, DBT, RRT, Person-Centred Approach, CBT and Mindfulness.
The journey of a thousand steps begins with just one step! Today you have taken that first step. Steps that will lead to your empowerment. A step on the right path towards growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we will work together to better understand and resolve changes in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behaviour patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(844) 580-0362 View (844) 580-0362
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Shelley Rush
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
Welcome! I am Shelley Rush a Registered Psychotherapist and Director of Rush & Associates. I am committed to collaboratively assessing your current situation. My goal is to help individuals, couples and groups work towards empowering themselves in the process of change and understanding. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT. I use an integrated model helping you to develop an individual plan that suits your needs.
Welcome! I am Shelley Rush a Registered Psychotherapist and Director of Rush & Associates. I am committed to collaboratively assessing your current situation. My goal is to help individuals, couples and groups work towards empowering themselves in the process of change and understanding. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT. I use an integrated model helping you to develop an individual plan that suits your needs.
(289) 769-9492 View (289) 769-9492
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Mamta Bhatt
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q), RMT
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I am currently volunteering my time to teach yoga and mindfulness for stress management at Brampton Civic Hospital.
Are you currently feeling overwhelmed by you relationship, career, family or financial issues? Or are you struggling with grief or trauma and haunted by repetitive flashbacks and negative thoughts and have no control over them? Do you feel let down by others and feel like a failure? Have you isolated yourself from the friends and family as you bottle up your pain and feel that it's not useful talking to them as all you get is unhelpful advice or pity? Do you feel angry, restless or constantly feel irritated? You are not alone, I can help you to process you problems by providing you an empathetic and supportive atmosphere. Call me!
I am currently volunteering my time to teach yoga and mindfulness for stress management at Brampton Civic Hospital.
Are you currently feeling overwhelmed by you relationship, career, family or financial issues? Or are you struggling with grief or trauma and haunted by repetitive flashbacks and negative thoughts and have no control over them? Do you feel let down by others and feel like a failure? Have you isolated yourself from the friends and family as you bottle up your pain and feel that it's not useful talking to them as all you get is unhelpful advice or pity? Do you feel angry, restless or constantly feel irritated? You are not alone, I can help you to process you problems by providing you an empathetic and supportive atmosphere. Call me!
(289) 301-9661 View (289) 301-9661
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Joan Manning
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I utilize evidence informed practice modalities such as CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative & Solution Focus therapies.
There are times in one's life when you may need the support of a highly qualified compassionate professional to support you in your journey toward health and healing; as such, it may be helpful and needful to address concerns relating to mental health, relationships, parent-child concerns, workplace issues and a number of other concerns.
I utilize evidence informed practice modalities such as CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative & Solution Focus therapies.
There are times in one's life when you may need the support of a highly qualified compassionate professional to support you in your journey toward health and healing; as such, it may be helpful and needful to address concerns relating to mental health, relationships, parent-child concerns, workplace issues and a number of other concerns.
(647) 699-5098 View (647) 699-5098
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Natasha Huff - Social Worker - Clinical Supervisor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I am trained in CBT, Psychotherapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Gottman, Emotion-focused therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative therapy.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; Divorce/Separation, Trauma, Grief, OCD, ADHD, BPD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Self-Image, Family Conflict, and Eating Disorders I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy. Success in a relationship does not mean there is no conflict, it means that conflict is handled in a respectful manner and individuals feel heard.
I am trained in CBT, Psychotherapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Gottman, Emotion-focused therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative therapy.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; Divorce/Separation, Trauma, Grief, OCD, ADHD, BPD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Self-Image, Family Conflict, and Eating Disorders I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy. Success in a relationship does not mean there is no conflict, it means that conflict is handled in a respectful manner and individuals feel heard.
(416) 985-0925 View (416) 985-0925
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Laura Thornhill
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5R
I use an integrated treatment approach using CBT, DBT, mindfulness practice, interpersonal and couples counselling, trauma specific interventions, along with addiction recovery.
I am a clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience that can help you examine how you feel, explore underlying issues and relationships that may be involved in the difficulties or issues you are facing. I provide a strength based approach to therapy, which means I help to identify inherent skills and capacities that are present for you to grow. I offer individual, couples and group therapy.
I use an integrated treatment approach using CBT, DBT, mindfulness practice, interpersonal and couples counselling, trauma specific interventions, along with addiction recovery.
I am a clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience that can help you examine how you feel, explore underlying issues and relationships that may be involved in the difficulties or issues you are facing. I provide a strength based approach to therapy, which means I help to identify inherent skills and capacities that are present for you to grow. I offer individual, couples and group therapy.
(647) 696-5836 View (647) 696-5836
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Denise Johnson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
With over 15 years of specialized experience working with women, children, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma, I employ various approaches to healing including Trauma Informed Care, CBT, Solution Focused and Mindfulness.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
With over 15 years of specialized experience working with women, children, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma, I employ various approaches to healing including Trauma Informed Care, CBT, Solution Focused and Mindfulness.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
(289) 302-3582 View (289) 302-3582
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Jasmine Panesar
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
Specializing in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, and burnout, I provide personalized support using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness.
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." - Carl Rogers. As individuals, we spend our lives on a continuous expedition of self-discovery and personal growth, marked by highs and lows. Throughout our journey, therapy can become a guiding compass to build resilience and strength to overcome challenges that we may face along the way. Through embracing the transformative approach of self-acceptance, we accept our ability to cultivate positive change within ourselves and our relationships.
Specializing in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, and burnout, I provide personalized support using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness.
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." - Carl Rogers. As individuals, we spend our lives on a continuous expedition of self-discovery and personal growth, marked by highs and lows. Throughout our journey, therapy can become a guiding compass to build resilience and strength to overcome challenges that we may face along the way. Through embracing the transformative approach of self-acceptance, we accept our ability to cultivate positive change within ourselves and our relationships.
(289) 302-7034 View (289) 302-7034
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Ambreen Yousaf
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I take an integrative approach, using evidence-based models such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness to tailor therapy to my clients' needs.
I believe that awareness of self, thoughts and feelings are an essential aspect of one's well-being. My goal is to help my clients build resilience and achieve self-sufficiency. I enjoy working with adults (and young adults) struggling with life stressors or traumatic experiences and providing them with the skills and confidence to cope successfully. From my experience as a youth counsellor and a facilitator for family violence, I have acquired skills in helping individuals facing a broad range of mental health problems and life challenges.
I take an integrative approach, using evidence-based models such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness to tailor therapy to my clients' needs.
I believe that awareness of self, thoughts and feelings are an essential aspect of one's well-being. My goal is to help my clients build resilience and achieve self-sufficiency. I enjoy working with adults (and young adults) struggling with life stressors or traumatic experiences and providing them with the skills and confidence to cope successfully. From my experience as a youth counsellor and a facilitator for family violence, I have acquired skills in helping individuals facing a broad range of mental health problems and life challenges.
(289) 804-6061 View (289) 804-6061
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Shani @ Hatch-Me Therapy
MS, BCBA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4W
Sometimes all we need is a little guidance to help us combat darkness, move past hurdles, and restore our sense of 'self'. My goal as your therapist is to help you heal, while equipping you with skills that allow you to take on life's challenges, such as: bolstering communication, emotional regulation, and self-empowerment. We can work together to free your world from unwanted guests like anxiety and depression, while learning ways to invite self-love. In order to make transformative changes to your life, I incorporate evidence-based approaches including: CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Behavioural Skills Training, and more!
Sometimes all we need is a little guidance to help us combat darkness, move past hurdles, and restore our sense of 'self'. My goal as your therapist is to help you heal, while equipping you with skills that allow you to take on life's challenges, such as: bolstering communication, emotional regulation, and self-empowerment. We can work together to free your world from unwanted guests like anxiety and depression, while learning ways to invite self-love. In order to make transformative changes to your life, I incorporate evidence-based approaches including: CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Behavioural Skills Training, and more!
(289) 302-2595 View (289) 302-2595
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Madelin Donovan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MACP, BScH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
My approach includes techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and mindfulness-based practices, but together, we can develop an approach that aligns with your unique needs.
Mental health is fundamental to wellbeing. At times, it can be challenging to prioritize and uphold mental health on our own. In these moments, it helps to turn to others for support, understanding, and insight. Let’s work together to (re)discover your strengths, values, and goals, and navigate your path forward. I offer individual counselling for challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship struggles, and perfectionism. I also offer couples' counselling to help couples identify unhelpful patterns in their relationship and build more adaptive patterns to deepen their bond.
My approach includes techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and mindfulness-based practices, but together, we can develop an approach that aligns with your unique needs.
Mental health is fundamental to wellbeing. At times, it can be challenging to prioritize and uphold mental health on our own. In these moments, it helps to turn to others for support, understanding, and insight. Let’s work together to (re)discover your strengths, values, and goals, and navigate your path forward. I offer individual counselling for challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship struggles, and perfectionism. I also offer couples' counselling to help couples identify unhelpful patterns in their relationship and build more adaptive patterns to deepen their bond.
(289) 271-1653 View (289) 271-1653
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Melinda Zourntos
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MBA, BASc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5G
I offer individual and couples counselling for a variety of issues using a collaborative approach, within a judgement free environment. The majority of my experience revolves around using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness based approaches, and Existential Therapy. I am also most familiar with mental health issues regarding anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum issues, obsessive compulsive tendencies, and self-esteem.
I offer individual and couples counselling for a variety of issues using a collaborative approach, within a judgement free environment. The majority of my experience revolves around using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness based approaches, and Existential Therapy. I am also most familiar with mental health issues regarding anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum issues, obsessive compulsive tendencies, and self-esteem.
(289) 276-8174 View (289) 276-8174
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Mariam Zaveri
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
I can help you to discover your feelings, thoughts, and reactions allowing you to reach a state of mindfulness with healing and empowerment.
I have over 15 years of experience working for the school community. I offer counselling services for children, youth, adults, elderly, as well as couples and family therapy for a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, parenting issues and family conflicts. I provide a non-judgmental safe environment where you can feel comfortable to discuss your personal issues and concerns including any life challenges that you like to discuss. Through my therapy, you will become aware of your experiences, learn techniques to make choices, set reasonable boundaries, and learn to let go of negative thoughts.
I can help you to discover your feelings, thoughts, and reactions allowing you to reach a state of mindfulness with healing and empowerment.
I have over 15 years of experience working for the school community. I offer counselling services for children, youth, adults, elderly, as well as couples and family therapy for a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, parenting issues and family conflicts. I provide a non-judgmental safe environment where you can feel comfortable to discuss your personal issues and concerns including any life challenges that you like to discuss. Through my therapy, you will become aware of your experiences, learn techniques to make choices, set reasonable boundaries, and learn to let go of negative thoughts.
(289) 207-6235 View (289) 207-6235
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Madison Mansueto
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5N  (Online Only)
Madison is a Registered Psychotherapist who earned her Masters of Education in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and Honours Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Using client-centred and strength-based treatments Madison works alongside her clients from an integrative approach, with her primary theoretical orientation being cognitive behavioural therapy, she also incorporates aspects of emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and cognitive processing therapy.
Madison is a Registered Psychotherapist who earned her Masters of Education in Counseling and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and Honours Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Using client-centred and strength-based treatments Madison works alongside her clients from an integrative approach, with her primary theoretical orientation being cognitive behavioural therapy, she also incorporates aspects of emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and cognitive processing therapy.
(289) 216-6870 View (289) 216-6870
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Kristen Moore
Psychologist, CPsych
Verified Verified
Mississauga, ON L5H
I utilise cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) as well as mindfulness techniques.
I am a clinical and counselling psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. My services are covered under most extended health benefit plans. I have offices in Toronto and Port Credit (Mississauga) Ontario, where I see individual adult clients, as well as adolescents and their parents. My work is informed by best practices and empirical evidence, and I strive to offer a safe, warm and compassionate space for my clients to explore difficult topics.
I utilise cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) as well as mindfulness techniques.
I am a clinical and counselling psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. My services are covered under most extended health benefit plans. I have offices in Toronto and Port Credit (Mississauga) Ontario, where I see individual adult clients, as well as adolescents and their parents. My work is informed by best practices and empirical evidence, and I strive to offer a safe, warm and compassionate space for my clients to explore difficult topics.
(866) 236-9194 View (866) 236-9194
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Samantha Samuels
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I use a variety of different treatments such as CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Brainspotting, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness Interventions.
As we journey through life, unfair things happen. The associated thoughts, feelings and people can stay with us as painful memories, create a sense of burden and influence our future expectations. While we can't change the past, it is under our control to change the way we look at what happened. As challenging events and relationships unfold, we can control how we respond. We do this by becoming more aware of automatic negative reactions and replacing them with healthier thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In sessions, we explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, behaviours and interpersonal patterns that cause us to feel "stuck" in life.
I use a variety of different treatments such as CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Brainspotting, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness Interventions.
As we journey through life, unfair things happen. The associated thoughts, feelings and people can stay with us as painful memories, create a sense of burden and influence our future expectations. While we can't change the past, it is under our control to change the way we look at what happened. As challenging events and relationships unfold, we can control how we respond. We do this by becoming more aware of automatic negative reactions and replacing them with healthier thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In sessions, we explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, behaviours and interpersonal patterns that cause us to feel "stuck" in life.
(289) 805-6199 View (289) 805-6199
Photo of Giselle Jordana Baker, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Mississauga, ON
Giselle Jordana Baker
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I work from a variety of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Faith-Based Counselling; using a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach.
We were not meant to be perfect; but we were meant to live a wholesome and purposeful life. Therefore, I support individuals and their families through significant life challenges to develop a sense of completeness and fulfillment. To do that, I create a safe space of empathy, trust and understanding for healing, growth and resilience to occur. My main focus is to help persons overcome difficulties, build self-esteem and resilience, increase confidence; and most importantly, discover that peace and love within themselves.
I work from a variety of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Faith-Based Counselling; using a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach.
We were not meant to be perfect; but we were meant to live a wholesome and purposeful life. Therefore, I support individuals and their families through significant life challenges to develop a sense of completeness and fulfillment. To do that, I create a safe space of empathy, trust and understanding for healing, growth and resilience to occur. My main focus is to help persons overcome difficulties, build self-esteem and resilience, increase confidence; and most importantly, discover that peace and love within themselves.
(289) 270-6801 x706 View (289) 270-6801 x706

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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors

How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.

When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.

Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.