Psychodynamic Therapists in Ajax, ON
I draw from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Psychodynamic principles, but most importantly is that therapy feels personal and human.
My approach to therapy is warm, non-judgmental, and deeply collaborative. I want clients to feel like they can show up exactly as they are; messy, curious, unsure, hopeful, or anything in between. I work from a trauma-informed lens and believe healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and supported rather than analyzed or “fixed”.
I draw from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Psychodynamic principles, but most importantly is that therapy feels personal and human.
My approach to therapy is warm, non-judgmental, and deeply collaborative. I want clients to feel like they can show up exactly as they are; messy, curious, unsure, hopeful, or anything in between. I work from a trauma-informed lens and believe healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and supported rather than analyzed or “fixed”.
Sometimes it can all feel like too much to take on, making it especially difficult to make sense of life's events. You're not alone. There is a valid reason why you feel the way you do, and those feelings deserve to be received in a gentle and kind way. This is where I can help. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and looking to rediscover a sense of purpose, let's do the hard and joyful work of finding meaning as it pertains to your life. I work with adults at all life stages, who are seeking to redefine their relationships to trauma and oppression.
Sometimes it can all feel like too much to take on, making it especially difficult to make sense of life's events. You're not alone. There is a valid reason why you feel the way you do, and those feelings deserve to be received in a gentle and kind way. This is where I can help. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and looking to rediscover a sense of purpose, let's do the hard and joyful work of finding meaning as it pertains to your life. I work with adults at all life stages, who are seeking to redefine their relationships to trauma and oppression.
Ajax Marriage & Couples Therapist - Gabriela
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1S
My approach integrates attachment theories, psychodynamic and trauma-informed, strengths-based, and solution-focused techniques to help couples process difficult experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves and their loved ones.
I have supported clients from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences, helping them navigate issues such as divorce, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family conflict, abuse, and parenting challenges. My practice is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep appreciation for the resilience and strength that people show.
My approach integrates attachment theories, psychodynamic and trauma-informed, strengths-based, and solution-focused techniques to help couples process difficult experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves and their loved ones.
I have supported clients from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences, helping them navigate issues such as divorce, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family conflict, abuse, and parenting challenges. My practice is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep appreciation for the resilience and strength that people show.
Using a client-centred approach, I guide our sessions based on what resonates most with you and your individual needs. You can expect an open and receptive environment, and a safe space where emotions can be deeply felt and expressed.
Using a client-centred approach, I guide our sessions based on what resonates most with you and your individual needs. You can expect an open and receptive environment, and a safe space where emotions can be deeply felt and expressed.
You are used to pushing through. But lately you are feeling drained, disconnected and overwhelmed. The passion that once drove you feels distant. Exhaustion isn’t weakness, it’s a signal. And it’s time to listen. Come as you are. This is a space to lighten your load, lay your burdens down and begin building a life that feels aligned, energized, and authentically yours.
Today, women are grappling with various challenges, including stress, depression, anxiety, a sense of loss of identity. However, I firmly believe that individuals possess the power to undergo transformative journeys and evolve into their best selves.
You are used to pushing through. But lately you are feeling drained, disconnected and overwhelmed. The passion that once drove you feels distant. Exhaustion isn’t weakness, it’s a signal. And it’s time to listen. Come as you are. This is a space to lighten your load, lay your burdens down and begin building a life that feels aligned, energized, and authentically yours.
Today, women are grappling with various challenges, including stress, depression, anxiety, a sense of loss of identity. However, I firmly believe that individuals possess the power to undergo transformative journeys and evolve into their best selves.
Do you find yourself caught in cycles you can't seem to break? Replaying conversations, stuck in patterns, questioning your worth, or feeling like you're carrying more than you should? Maybe anxiety has become your baseline, or you're navigating grief, trauma, substance use, or relationships that keep hitting the same walls. You deserve more than just getting by.
As someone with a Pakistani immigrant background, I know firsthand how culture, identity, and the pressure to adapt can quietly shape the way you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world. That stuff matters, and it deserves space in the room.
Do you find yourself caught in cycles you can't seem to break? Replaying conversations, stuck in patterns, questioning your worth, or feeling like you're carrying more than you should? Maybe anxiety has become your baseline, or you're navigating grief, trauma, substance use, or relationships that keep hitting the same walls. You deserve more than just getting by.
As someone with a Pakistani immigrant background, I know firsthand how culture, identity, and the pressure to adapt can quietly shape the way you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world. That stuff matters, and it deserves space in the room.
Specialized Health and Hypnotherapy Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW, CH
Ajax, ON L1T
You need an experienced therapist who has a deep understanding and is compassionate to the struggles and suffering that can occur from various life experiences. I understand how overwhelming it can be and the need for empathy and solid guidance to help you through. As a well-rounded and versed clinical and intuitive therapist, we can find our way through your suffering and struggles and for you to achieve the optimal vision of yourself and life.
You need an experienced therapist who has a deep understanding and is compassionate to the struggles and suffering that can occur from various life experiences. I understand how overwhelming it can be and the need for empathy and solid guidance to help you through. As a well-rounded and versed clinical and intuitive therapist, we can find our way through your suffering and struggles and for you to achieve the optimal vision of yourself and life.
When emotions run high, self harm enters the picture, or low mood becomes a constant companion, the quiet conclusion can become that something is fundamentally wrong with who you are. Working mainly with teens and young adults, I meet that belief with gentleness and curiosity, and walk alongside people as they find their way from self criticism and uncertainty toward a real sense of kindness for themselves. That movement takes time, which is why I invest care in making sessions feel safe, honest, and free of judgment, a place where sitting with what is hard is not only allowed but welcome.
When emotions run high, self harm enters the picture, or low mood becomes a constant companion, the quiet conclusion can become that something is fundamentally wrong with who you are. Working mainly with teens and young adults, I meet that belief with gentleness and curiosity, and walk alongside people as they find their way from self criticism and uncertainty toward a real sense of kindness for themselves. That movement takes time, which is why I invest care in making sessions feel safe, honest, and free of judgment, a place where sitting with what is hard is not only allowed but welcome.
Successful on the outside—but still feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or like something is missing?
Perhaps you're overwhelmed by expectations, fear, self-doubt, worry, or the pressure to keep everything together. You want to move forward, but something keeps holding you back.
You don't need to become someone else. You need to understand what is really driving you.
Through Heal The Source Therapy, I help you uncover the patterns beneath what you're experiencing, reconnect with what truly matters, and create healthier boundaries, greater clarity, and meaningful change.
Your life is yours to conduct. Let's begin.
Successful on the outside—but still feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or like something is missing?
Perhaps you're overwhelmed by expectations, fear, self-doubt, worry, or the pressure to keep everything together. You want to move forward, but something keeps holding you back.
You don't need to become someone else. You need to understand what is really driving you.
Through Heal The Source Therapy, I help you uncover the patterns beneath what you're experiencing, reconnect with what truly matters, and create healthier boundaries, greater clarity, and meaningful change.
Your life is yours to conduct. Let's begin.
Dr. Neha Sethi-Singh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, ND , RP(Qua)
4 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1Z
I draw from several therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, EFT, and CBT.
My ideal clients are high-functioning individuals and couples who appear to be managing on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected internally. They may be navigating burnout, chronic stress, depression, or life transitions such as fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or parenthood. Many also feel stuck in relationship patterns like miscommunication or emotional distance. They are not looking for quick fixes, but for deeper understanding and lasting change in how they feel within themselves and connect with others.
I draw from several therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, EFT, and CBT.
My ideal clients are high-functioning individuals and couples who appear to be managing on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected internally. They may be navigating burnout, chronic stress, depression, or life transitions such as fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or parenthood. Many also feel stuck in relationship patterns like miscommunication or emotional distance. They are not looking for quick fixes, but for deeper understanding and lasting change in how they feel within themselves and connect with others.
Do you want to enjoy freedom from mental health issues like depression, anxiety and/or addiction? Or experience healthy relationships and a deep sense of purpose? If you feel down, stuck, lost, confused or overwhelmed and you can't seem to "just get over it", then you probably already know something needs to change. If it is too heavy to carry the weight alone anymore and you want to begin your journey back to wholeness, then let's do this - together!
Do you want to enjoy freedom from mental health issues like depression, anxiety and/or addiction? Or experience healthy relationships and a deep sense of purpose? If you feel down, stuck, lost, confused or overwhelmed and you can't seem to "just get over it", then you probably already know something needs to change. If it is too heavy to carry the weight alone anymore and you want to begin your journey back to wholeness, then let's do this - together!
Whether it's CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, CPT, PE, MBCT, Solutions-Focused, Narrative, or Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, the key is finding what works best for you and your therapist.
Hello there, my name is Scott Gosse, and I am the Chief Psychologist at Mills Gosse Psychology. Our practice has supported individuals and families across the Durham Region for more than 20 years. Based in Ajax, Ontario, our team of psychologists and psychotherapists provides care at multiple clinic locations, including Oshawa, Whitby, Peterborough, Mississauga, and Hamilton.
Whether it's CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, CPT, PE, MBCT, Solutions-Focused, Narrative, or Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, the key is finding what works best for you and your therapist.
Hello there, my name is Scott Gosse, and I am the Chief Psychologist at Mills Gosse Psychology. Our practice has supported individuals and families across the Durham Region for more than 20 years. Based in Ajax, Ontario, our team of psychologists and psychotherapists provides care at multiple clinic locations, including Oshawa, Whitby, Peterborough, Mississauga, and Hamilton.
Yuansheng Lu - Ajax EMDR Trauma & OCD Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
1 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1S
I am an Ajax trauma and OCD therapist who uses EMDR, ACT, and ERP. My clients come to me feeling exhausted by their own minds. Sometimes they can’t stop thinking about something scary or difficult that happened to them in the past. They replay scenarios and feel on edge or easily frightened or angry. Maybe you've spent years fighting intrusive thoughts, getting pulled into rituals that take up more time than you'd like to admit, or running on a background hum of worry that never really quiets. I understand this dynamic well, and I find it genuinely meaningful work to help people shift it.
I am an Ajax trauma and OCD therapist who uses EMDR, ACT, and ERP. My clients come to me feeling exhausted by their own minds. Sometimes they can’t stop thinking about something scary or difficult that happened to them in the past. They replay scenarios and feel on edge or easily frightened or angry. Maybe you've spent years fighting intrusive thoughts, getting pulled into rituals that take up more time than you'd like to admit, or running on a background hum of worry that never really quiets. I understand this dynamic well, and I find it genuinely meaningful work to help people shift it.
I often integrate psychodynamic, somatic and relational/attachment-based approaches in my work with clients .
Therapy is a revolving door that you can walk through at different times in your life and for different reasons. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and alone, finding relationships difficult, carrying feelings of anger, anxiety or sadness and/or have experienced trauma in your life, then you don’t have to go through it on your own. I believe that all suffering has a story. That new paths toward change begin to unfold, when we come to understand the patterns in our lives and how they shape us.
I often integrate psychodynamic, somatic and relational/attachment-based approaches in my work with clients .
Therapy is a revolving door that you can walk through at different times in your life and for different reasons. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and alone, finding relationships difficult, carrying feelings of anger, anxiety or sadness and/or have experienced trauma in your life, then you don’t have to go through it on your own. I believe that all suffering has a story. That new paths toward change begin to unfold, when we come to understand the patterns in our lives and how they shape us.
I utilize scientifically-grounded therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic therapy.
Accepting WSIB clients - no waitlist for the assessments - helping clients in Durham since 2021 - promoting psychological insights (cognitive, emotional, and bodily) - process-oriented/experiential. Hello everyone! I am Dr. Tyler Kobayashi. I am a Clinical Psychologist, and I offer psychological interventions and assessment (general psycho-diagnostic, ADHD and ASD). I have over 15 years of experience providing psychological services in various clinical roles/capacities, working with diverse clients who have a wide range of clinical presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma-related reactions, grief/loss and other concerns.
I utilize scientifically-grounded therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic therapy.
Accepting WSIB clients - no waitlist for the assessments - helping clients in Durham since 2021 - promoting psychological insights (cognitive, emotional, and bodily) - process-oriented/experiential. Hello everyone! I am Dr. Tyler Kobayashi. I am a Clinical Psychologist, and I offer psychological interventions and assessment (general psycho-diagnostic, ADHD and ASD). I have over 15 years of experience providing psychological services in various clinical roles/capacities, working with diverse clients who have a wide range of clinical presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma-related reactions, grief/loss and other concerns.
Momna Sajid - Ajax Trauma, Kids & Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(Q)
1 Endorsed
Ajax, ON L1S
I'm Momna. I work with children, teens, couples and families, in English and Urdu, and much of my work is with South Asian women and families living between two cultures, where what you owe your family and what you want for yourself pull in opposite directions. Before I became a psychotherapist I spent five years doing ABA with autistic kids, so autism, ADHD and big behaviour don't rattle me. I also have experience in crisis centres and working with people who've experience violence, making me a specialist in working with trauma. And with couples, I'll help you say the hard thing in a way your partner can hear.
I'm Momna. I work with children, teens, couples and families, in English and Urdu, and much of my work is with South Asian women and families living between two cultures, where what you owe your family and what you want for yourself pull in opposite directions. Before I became a psychotherapist I spent five years doing ABA with autistic kids, so autism, ADHD and big behaviour don't rattle me. I also have experience in crisis centres and working with people who've experience violence, making me a specialist in working with trauma. And with couples, I'll help you say the hard thing in a way your partner can hear.
We make sense of what your brain and nervous system are doing, then create real change with psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, somatic therapy, inner child work and an attachment lens, plus practical CBT, DBT and ACT skills.
You know the hows and the whys. You have done talk therapy. And you are still stuck. I work with teens, adults and couples who are ready to go to the root: high achievers running on empty, people stuck in survival mode, and anyone tired of understanding their patterns without changing them. I support anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, burnout, addictions, relationship struggles, infidelity and divorce. As a South Asian therapist, I also understand brown culture, family pressure and living between two worlds. In person in Ajax for Durham Region, and virtual across Ontario including Toronto.
We make sense of what your brain and nervous system are doing, then create real change with psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, somatic therapy, inner child work and an attachment lens, plus practical CBT, DBT and ACT skills.
You know the hows and the whys. You have done talk therapy. And you are still stuck. I work with teens, adults and couples who are ready to go to the root: high achievers running on empty, people stuck in survival mode, and anyone tired of understanding their patterns without changing them. I support anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, burnout, addictions, relationship struggles, infidelity and divorce. As a South Asian therapist, I also understand brown culture, family pressure and living between two worlds. In person in Ajax for Durham Region, and virtual across Ontario including Toronto.
You carry the psychological burden of responsibility. Others see you as capable, dependable, and strong, but beneath that strength you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or burned out. I help professionals, leaders, healthcare workers, therapists, educators, justice professionals, caregivers, and other high-functioning adults understand the patterns that keep them carrying too much, develop healthier boundaries, reconnect with themselves, and create a more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
You carry the psychological burden of responsibility. Others see you as capable, dependable, and strong, but beneath that strength you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or burned out. I help professionals, leaders, healthcare workers, therapists, educators, justice professionals, caregivers, and other high-functioning adults understand the patterns that keep them carrying too much, develop healthier boundaries, reconnect with themselves, and create a more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
I am a Hispanic Canadian Mental Health Provider. I believe that everyone can flourish when provided with the proper support and tools. My practice is founded on empathy, trust, and growth, supporting clients in overcoming obstacles and building the future they envision for themselves.
I work with individuals, teens, seniors & couples on a wide range of issues, including cultural adjustment, immigration, anxiety, depression, trauma, parent-child challenges, self-esteem, school-related concerns, & more.
As a native Spanish speaker, I bring a culturally attuned lens to therapy and offer sessions in English and Spanish.
I am a Hispanic Canadian Mental Health Provider. I believe that everyone can flourish when provided with the proper support and tools. My practice is founded on empathy, trust, and growth, supporting clients in overcoming obstacles and building the future they envision for themselves.
I work with individuals, teens, seniors & couples on a wide range of issues, including cultural adjustment, immigration, anxiety, depression, trauma, parent-child challenges, self-esteem, school-related concerns, & more.
As a native Spanish speaker, I bring a culturally attuned lens to therapy and offer sessions in English and Spanish.
My approach is psychodynamic — we go underneath the symptoms, not just around them.
I'm Tami, a Registered Psychotherapist offering individual, depth-oriented psychodynamic therapy for adults. Together we explore the patterns, early relationships, and experiences that quietly shape how you move through the world today. This isn't a quick-fix model. It's sustained, relational, insight-oriented work. The changes it produces tend to last.
My approach is psychodynamic — we go underneath the symptoms, not just around them.
I'm Tami, a Registered Psychotherapist offering individual, depth-oriented psychodynamic therapy for adults. Together we explore the patterns, early relationships, and experiences that quietly shape how you move through the world today. This isn't a quick-fix model. It's sustained, relational, insight-oriented work. The changes it produces tend to last.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.