Therapists in Mississauga, ON

I work in partnership with my clients to understand their struggles and circumstances from their perspective. I employ an empathetic, non-judgmental approach while fostering a safe atmosphere for clients to tell their story. Clinically, my practice is evidence based and tailored to client’s strengths and needs. My goal is to empower clients to seize control of their own lives by teaching them the skills to steer it in line with their own values and build resiliency to face life’s hardships. I approach this with practical tools and skills to foster this meaningful growth.

Assisting individuals in discovering their inner strengths and providing them with the tools to achieve their life objectives is a passion of mine. My compassionate nature allows me to create a supportive and empathetic environment for those seeking personal growth and healing.

Put to use my 30+ years of proven ability to tackle anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, fear of public speaking, trauma, mental blocks, low confidence, parenting challenges, social anxiety, relationship problems, anger, feeling lost or stuck, or cultural adaptation in Canada. Empowerment, assertiveness, Life Coaching and self-improvement are my professional hobby. I aspire to help you on a quest for empowering yourself and your well-being so that you can deploy your full potential. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, EMDR Clinician, NGH Board Certified Master Hypnotherapist, Instructor - CBT-hypnosis and Milton Erickson's hypnosis.

Everyone deserves support as they navigate personal challenges. It's common for people travelling on life's journey to get stuck, experience immense inner pain, face crises, or experience intense anger. Our passion is to extend hope, support, and a path toward healing for anyone caught in life's struggles.

Sumayya holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Toronto, and is a Registered Social Worker / Psychotherapist. With clinical training completed at Toronto Western Hospital, she has experience supporting diverse populations and working with individuals, families, and couples. Some presenting issues she is skilled in addressing include: anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioural addictions, family and social issues, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, personal and professional development, and self-improvement.

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.

Accepting NEW Clients In-Person Mississauga & Online! Embarking on the journey of therapy is a courageous step, and I am honored that you are considering me as your partner in this transformative process. My commitment to fostering a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. I offer both individual and couples therapy for teens and adults treating a variety of issues and mental health problems including but not limited to, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, OCD, Low Self-esteem, and Relationship/Family Conflicts. I'm a practicum student completing my supervised internship with H2R.

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.

Dr. Mattina is the Co-Director of the Oakville Centre for Cognitive Therapy. He is a Registered Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychologist who works with adults. His clinical training took place at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), including positions within the Psychological Trauma Program, the Anxiety Disorders Clinic, and the Clinical Research Laboratory. Dr. Mattina has previously held teaching positions at McMaster University within the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour. COVID UPDATE: TELEPHONE and SECURE VIDEO options are available. We are ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.

Life is blended with different stages and we are made to challenge life in different ways. Never give up! I have been accompanying my clients through their life transformations. Therapeutic sessions are such mutual teamwork. I hope to be the one who creates a miracle in your life. Every range of individuals from 12 are offered mental health services at Universal Counseling. I will help you even if you are in financial difficulties, just come before its too late! (Most insurances are covered by us). Book your first session at: https://www.universalcounseling.org/

Are you struggling in life? Is it anxiety, depression, or big emotions? Is it getting harder or feeling impossible to attend school, work, or be around others? Maybe you don't know what you're feeling, or perhaps you don't know how to express yourself. This may be affecting your relationships in life with people you care about and how you view and value yourself. If you don't know where to start, I'm here to listen and work with you through all of it.

I am accepting new clients. Services are available in Ontario via video, or by telephone. I specialize in relationships and communication skills within couples, and families with children/teens; PTSD/CPTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, borderline personality, and OCD. I also work with Canadian Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, and First Responders. For those with financial challenges I offer interest-free payment plans. I am LGBTQ friendly, accepting, and an ally. I also have experience with ethical non-monogamy (ENM), poly/ open/ swinging relationship dynamics.

What are you going through? Let’s work together to sort it out, make steps towards recovery, & come to resolution and healing. In a safe and non-judgemental space we focus on your challenges, symptoms and needs. Whether you are seeking individual, couple, or family therapy we can engage in the most appropriate therapeutic solutions for you. I have 20 years experience in the field and have specialized training in treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, PTSD, & trauma in addition to couples therapy. I’m trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT etc. I am also the therapist for therapists.

I believe that when we come to therapy, we have the potential to heal ourselves. We are the masters of our own paths in life. It’s the circumstances in our lives—such as our social environment and various other factors—which can prevent us from living up to our full potential. I believe that through therapy, these hidden potentials can be realized. As a therapist, I act as a facilitator to help my clients see what they already have inside of them, foster self-acceptance, and help them reach their life goals through discovery of the self and of one’s own strengths.

Some people have been dealt a difficult hand in life which can make pushing forward seem impossible. Challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relational issues can be hard to navigate alone. I believe each person has the ability and skill to be able to help themselves. It's my role to help support people in that process. My job is not to “fix”, but to guide and assist you with becoming your best self. I have worked in both clinical and community settings with individuals, families, children, and youth from various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength of the people I have worked with.

As a parent coach, couples counselor, and Individual, Child, and Family Therapist, I will help you to better understand negative interactional patterns that keep you stuck. Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed when parenting and facing discipline challenges, or engaged in couples conflict? Together we deal with feelings of inadequacy, grief and loss, anger, frustration and aloness. We all need to feel safe, loved, and validated about self and others. Awareness and freedom from negative reactive patterns leads to feelings of peace, purpose, and growth. A life worth living begins with change from within.

As a Registered Psychotherapist, I use a variety of modalities and approaches to treatment. My philosophy of growth relies on the facts that human beings are rational by nature, knowledge is based on experimental results, life's meaning is to be found in individuals, and that reality gains meaning through one's personal explanation of experiences. My practice focuses on helping individuals to understand and develop a greater understanding of their struggle through cognitive, affective, Behavioural and systematic intervention strategies that address wellness, personal growth and pathology.

***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** It’s a privilege and honour to be doing this work, and to walk alongside clients on their respective healing journeys. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives and life experiences. By working collaboratively and through meaning-making, I aim to support clients in connecting with their needs, dreams, hopes, as well as to the answers I believe each person has inside them. My approach is trauma-informed, non-directive, strength-based, and client-centered. Healing, the discovery of possibilities, one’s resilience, and one's gifts can all be part of the therapy process.

***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.