Therapists in Ajax, ON

After gathering background information in our intake session, we will work together to assess the origins and explore the scope of your presenting issues. I will conduct a comprehensive scientific, evidence-based, and well-researched assessment of your difficulties to help you gain insight and understanding of what might be at the root of your struggles with anxiety, depression or your relationship problems. During this assessment, I will use scientific, evidence-based measures along with an in-depth personal history and an account of your life experiences to provide you with insights about the nature of your current symptoms.

Accepting NEW patients. Are you or your child feeling: overwhelmed, stuck, or on edge? Experiencing mood swings, flashbacks or urges? Having trouble sleeping, managing emotions or getting through the day? Are you having communication or trust issues in your relationship? You are NOT alone & we CAN help. We have helped hundreds of people THRIVE in their life & we look forward to helping you too! Our professional, compassionate & experienced therapists have immediate openings for SAME day & NEXT day appointments for individual, couples & family therapy to children (5+), youth and adults.

Do you often feel anxious, worried, and depressed? How about frustrated or even guilty? Perhaps you have experienced trauma, feel lost trying to understand your mind, and want to reduce the impact of painful thoughts and feelings. My work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma and emotional issues. I can help you to find calm and peace in your life, and create a rich, full and meaningful life. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. I also hold a master's degree in counselling psychology, certification in counselling skills, MBCT, hypnosis, telehealth and trauma.

***STILL OPEN FOR IN-PERSON GUELPH/MISSISSAUGA*** I believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. I have helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As a relational therapist, I appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. I do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, I see my clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. I see strengths and I see hope, even when it feels like there is none.

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.

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!

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Clinical Chaplain and Spiritual Counsellor from the College of Pastoral Education and Psychotherapy (CPSP) Canada - USA and Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC). ​ I have more than 25 years of experience providing individual, couples and family counselling through a holistic approach of mind, body soul and spirit. I have been working as a Spiritual Counsellor and Caregiver at the Sick Kids Hospital Toronto since 1997. I am also an imam, a public speaker and an activist in several social advocacy groups.

Are you struggling to experience, express, and make sense of difficult emotions? Are you feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or numb and unable to experience sadness or joy? Perhaps you feel stuck, unfulfilled, or lack direction and purpose? Hello, my name is Adam, and I am a multiracial man of South Asian and European ancestry. I specialize in addressing mental health issues relating to men and masculinity, and I work with clients of all genders. I practice relational therapy, grounded in Anti-Oppressive Practice. I am also a musician, and I welcome any creative or artistic expressions that clients wish to bring into the therapy.

I am a Clinical and Health Psychologist especially interested in working with people with concerns related to: anxiety, trauma, and mood-related conditions, workplace issues, life direction concerns, as well as lifestyle and psychological adjustments to chronic health problems (e.g. chronic pain, IBS, substance use). My approach involves placing your present concerns within the context of your personality, personal history, and goals and values. I focus first on deep listening and developing a shared, collaborative understanding of your concerns.

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.

You have tremendous power. The power to define your world, your relationships, your life. The power to be your true self. Yet, life can bring challenges that make us feel powerless. Passion can turn into doubt, fear, and anger. Love and joy can become pain and emptiness. For many of us, no single event alone changes us, but at some point, we find ourselves lost. I believe in the power of hope. I believe you can rediscover your strength, purpose, and sense of control. You can reclaim yourself—your courage, confidence, clarity, creativity, and compassion. I have hope that you can be who you want to be, no matter what comes your way.

Facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or life's transitions? Feeling overwhelmed, with impacts on self-esteem, relationships, or daily life? You're not alone. Seeking growth, balance, and joy, you aim for an authentic life. Despite pressures and frustrations, change is possible. I believe in a journey towards a better life. Together, we'll explore paths to healing, resilience, and fulfillment, committed to meaningful progress. Let's find hope and answers together, embracing change and rediscovering satisfaction.

Anxiety is a mode of being, our call for growth. We find ourselves in a world and relate to our surroundings through desire and care. Within the frame of our cultural conditioning, we tend to invest in people and things that foster attachments. Out of these attachments and the desire to pursue the sort of happiness that we are conditioned to thrive for emerges a sense of dependency that often deprives us of the opportunity to actualize our true potentials.

"I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story." I have dedicated my life to build a practice where people can come to a place of peace, where you feel comfortable and safe to unburden yourself about the most intimate and personal aspects of your life without the fear of being judged or shamed. This process allows you to shed the layers that keep you going in the same cycles and help you start a new and more fulfilling chapter in your life. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.

In my experience working in the mental health sector for the last 5 years, therapy is often sought after someone has suffered long enough or until the symptoms become unmanageable. It is my hope that as we continue to de-stigmatize mental health more people can feel comfortable utilizing this valuable service as a preventative measure and not as a last resort. My approach as a therapist is simple: helping others increase awareness and insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I believe through careful introspection and analysis we can reach a level of compassion and acceptance for ourselves and others.

Emotions is a source of information and self-recognition, it gives meaning to our experiences, it helps us to protect/secure ourselves, and it enhances our motivation. Working together towards your emotional intelligence would help you to overcome emotional traumas & blockages while amplifying your focus, having goal oriented actions and support you to have passionate growth and happy life. Our professional services include; - Emotional Intelligence - Anxiety & Stress Therapy - Grief & Loss Counselling - Relationship Counselling - Couple Counselling - Family Therapy - Life Coaching - Career Counselling - Attention & Concentration.

Life rarely goes according to plan, and in our most difficult times, many of us have not had the support and tools needed to navigate losses, transitions, and traumas. My role is to help you find your way through hardship, while expanding your capacity to meet challenges from a place of resilience and acceptance. Your struggles are not due to your own inadequacy; rather, I believe all behaviour makes sense on some level, when viewed from the right perspective. I work from a holistic stance that accounts for the individual, cultural, and societal factors affecting each of us uniquely, and therefore requires a personalized approach.