Therapists in Aurora, ON

Psychotherapy is a form of support that is based on "talking work" The goal is to reduce distress by discussing and exposing our feelings and thoughts in a safe environment. Ultimately changing attitudes, behaviours and habits that prevent us from living our full potential. Our psyche can heal, just as our body does but we need to empty the bottomless bag of emotions piled high with feelings of depression, anxiety, anger and shame. Reaching out for support at first can feel scary, especially if shame leaves you feeling unworthy.

So you FEEL that there is something wrong but you can't put your finger on it. When you try to talk about it you feel that nobody is HEARING you? I will HEAR you. Why? Because I believe Narrative (Talk) Therapy is one of the best therapies to examine the unknown of what deep inside continues to bother us. While I can and have offered a range of therapeutic treatments, my preferred modalities are Narrative Therapy and Solutions Focused Therapy. I am based in downtown Toronto and am an Associate at Karen T. Kemp Psychology & Associates in Aurora, Ontario. However, I also work online throughout the GTA/Ontario.

Our areas of specialty include the assessment and ongoing treatment of children (6 years and above), teens, adults and families who are experiencing a mental health concern. We offer both individual and family therapy to our patients. While we treat an array of clinical profiles, some of the most common issues we address include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, issues with communication/problem solving, bullying, conflicts with screen time/devices/video games, challenges coping with stress and hardship.

In my practice, I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment in which my clients can work toward their goals. I employ evidence-based methods, meaning that I integrate current research findings with my clinical expertise to determine the most effective course of therapy. While my theoretical orientation is largely cognitive-behavioral (CBT), I also draw on solution-focussed, experiential, and humanistic approaches. My main areas of expertise include depression, anxiety problems, stress management, and anger management.

Feeling alone? Living with guilt and shame? Life filled with stress and worry? Managing your challenges on your own? Feeling like no one understands? Emotions managing your life? We can all benefit from from help to access our inner strengths and abilities. My role as a therapist is to care, support and assist individuals and families to look for ways to resolve personal challenges that impact their daily lives and ability to cope. I enhance my clinical skills with respectful curiosity about the client's strengths and resilience, all the while adhering to the social work code of ethics.

New service: DBT Skills Group. I am a registered psychotherapist with experience working in a variety of settings in the United States and Canada. Since beginning to practice in early 2014, I have supported hundreds of clients in making important life changes including increasing self-esteem, improving control over emotions and moods, and gaining a better understanding of themselves. My relationship with my clients usually begins with the question, “How will we know when we’ve done what we’ve set out to do?” This ensures that we both recognize important signposts in your journey to recovery, however you define "recovery".

While life is full of challenges, seeking support can help us make sense of what is going on around and within us. It takes bravery to recognize when that support is needed. I am passionate about coming alongside couples and individuals experiencing relational distress and are seeking to create stronger bonds with self and others. When we experience disconnection from ourselves or those we love, our whole world can feel like it is falling apart. By working together, we will create new patterns of connecting to change the current patterns that are keeping you disconnected.

Life is a journey, there are mountains to climb, oceans to cross, forks in the road and storms to face—courage leads us towards triumph, still waters, new experiences and open skies. As a Professional Art Therapist and clinical team member in a private international, holistic mental health facility. I have experience working with residents worldwide and offer a culturally sensitive and diverse approach using a mix of modalities such as mindfulness, compassion, breathing and art therapy to help clients with depression, anxiety, stress, life changes, trauma, self-awareness, self-identity, self-empowerment and emotion regulation.

Whether you are a seasoned mental health practitioner, newly qualifying/registered to practice with OCSWSSW/CRPO, or looking to shift into supervisory endeavours, I can support you with identifying goals for your professional growth as a clinician and building the skills needed to achieve these.

A client who is able to share who they are and their life experience in a safe space with an empathic, respectful and competent therapist can create positive change. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, discouraged or depressed I can help you gain balance and fulfilment. I provide a non-judgmental and accepting environment that will invite you to explore your unique situation and help you change feelings and behaviors that may be preventing you from living your life to the fullest. As a therapist, my goal is to listen respectfully and be attuned to both your challenges and strengths.

When you read the following out loud do they resonate with you? Do you often sabotage your own best intentions for yourself. Have you, or someone you love(d), experienced a life altering medical event and need to make sense of it all. Do you have trouble saying "no" to everyone but yourself? Are you thinking about transitioning your life in another direction? Do unrealistic expectations of yourself and others cause you constant pain? Are you ready to accept that you can control how you feel, and how you respond to others.

Do you have a vision of where you would like to be in your life? I would like to help you reach that goal. I am passionately committed to working with you to find a unique treatment plan that suits your goals and needs. I want you to know that when you are working with me, it is a no-judgment free zone and we move at your own pace. I work from a client-centered angle because I believe in the importance of guiding you through your own self-discovery so that you may feel a sense of tranquility and comfort when you leave my sessions.

Phillip Hodgson is a Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, supervisor and lecturer in psychotherapy and counselling in Europe and North America. Now accepting new clients by phone and video.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood disorders, infertility/fertility issues, mom guilt, life transitions, relationship issues, work stress and/or burnout? Or maybe you just don’t feel like your normal self and don’t know why? If yes, let's talk! You might feel like you "should" just be okay or "should" be happy with your life but if the reality is you're not, it’s okay to talk to someone for help.

Are you unhappy and seeking a more meaningful life? Do you want your relationships to be deeper and more fulfilling? Maybe you are feeling stuck, or feeling emotions such as sadness, anxiety, fear, or emptiness.I work with clients to help them find peace and meaning in their lives, work towards personal growth, and build successful relationships.Not only do I help you work towards symptom relief,but also to look at the deeper, underlying origins of your problems. My therapy dog will help you feel comfortable if you wish to have him in the room with us.

I am a registered psychotherapist providing counselling to teens, families, adults and couples. My specialized expertise is in anxiety, depression, ADHD and ASD, giftedness, acute and chronic medical conditions, special needs and vicarious trauma for professionals and care-givers. I teach mindfulness as a way of finding peace in the present moment. Mindfulness strategies develop awareness of thoughts, feelings and automatic stress responses, so that we can learn to pause, stay calm, and choose how we respond in challenging interactions.

Originally a classical & jazz trombone player, Terry brings to you 27 years of meaningful people oriented experience in both the professional and pastoral leadership setting. Terry is passionate about coming alongside others in their journey, and have long shared a heart for those facing difficult life challenges, mental health issues or crisis, those on the front lines of life, and others simply seeking clarity or desiring to improve the quality of their personal and work relationships.

As a Psychotherapist who specializes in women’s health I want to partner with you to manage change and events that are difficult. I develop a therapeutic relationship, understand the root causes for emotional distress and draw from many approaches. Emotional regulation involves thoughts, core beliefs, physical responses and social interactions. Managing uncertainly, dealing with physical/emotional pain and living requires constant work that requires a deep understanding and skills. I will assist you to achieve a sense of calmness, empowerment and self compassion where you will have a better relationship with yourself and others.

FEAR, PANIC, ANXIETY, STRESS, DEPRESSION AND LOW SELF ESTEEM can be debilitating. With 20+ yrs experience, Carol's compassionate and supportive therapeutic approach has helped many clients manage/overcome their fears & worries and find hope when they have been in the darkness of Depression. She is a Registered, Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist with a Masters degree in Social Work, an Advanced Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and training in Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction among others. I am happy to telephone, video, telephone and in person Therapy Sessions