Therapists in Whitby, ON
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Viktoria Arazyan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5R
I realize that finding a therapist you can truly connect with seems like a daunting process. You may have sought therapy before, but continued to feel alone or uninspired in that relationship. If this is your first time, opening yourself to the unknown takes courage, vulnerability, and dedication that I empathize with and value tremendously.
I realize that finding a therapist you can truly connect with seems like a daunting process. You may have sought therapy before, but continued to feel alone or uninspired in that relationship. If this is your first time, opening yourself to the unknown takes courage, vulnerability, and dedication that I empathize with and value tremendously.
Annie Mazmanian Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
BScN, RN, CCRN, MACP(c), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ridgeville, ON L0S
I take a holistic approach to helping you achieve your goals. Combining psychotherapy theories with co-active coaching principles I conceptualize a plan that is unique to you. Together we will help you better understand your feelings and uncover sources of conflict in your life. You will discover more about yourself, define your aspirations and values and most importantly, build skills for dealing with obstacles in the future. Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy are just some of the few theories I enjoy utilizing in my sessions.
I take a holistic approach to helping you achieve your goals. Combining psychotherapy theories with co-active coaching principles I conceptualize a plan that is unique to you. Together we will help you better understand your feelings and uncover sources of conflict in your life. You will discover more about yourself, define your aspirations and values and most importantly, build skills for dealing with obstacles in the future. Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy are just some of the few theories I enjoy utilizing in my sessions.
Michelle McMinassian
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW-Ca
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1W
My goal is to support people who are coping with challenges that can deter them from feeling balanced and comfortable. I am skilled at providing support to adolescents and adults coping with anxiety concerns, low moods, as well as end of life/grief concerns just to name a few. I hope to provide helpful tools and strategies so you can create significant impactful change. With an open mind, both you and I can foster a relationship that allows you to be able to build a foundation that gives you strength even when you may feel your weakest.
My goal is to support people who are coping with challenges that can deter them from feeling balanced and comfortable. I am skilled at providing support to adolescents and adults coping with anxiety concerns, low moods, as well as end of life/grief concerns just to name a few. I hope to provide helpful tools and strategies so you can create significant impactful change. With an open mind, both you and I can foster a relationship that allows you to be able to build a foundation that gives you strength even when you may feel your weakest.
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Narrative Counsellors
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.