Music Therapy in Aurora, ON
Our trained team specializes in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Art Therapy, and Music Therapy.
As Clinical Director, I have 30 years of experience to support the Team and Clinic programs and treatment. We have 3 areas of speciality: Adult Clients, Children/Youth and First Responders. Our Team has a varied background in offering hope and healing, with speciality training in first responder culture.
Our trained team specializes in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Art Therapy, and Music Therapy.
As Clinical Director, I have 30 years of experience to support the Team and Clinic programs and treatment. We have 3 areas of speciality: Adult Clients, Children/Youth and First Responders. Our Team has a varied background in offering hope and healing, with speciality training in first responder culture.
Do you or your child feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are you just holding things together, feeling exhausted as life seems to fall apart around you? Do you wonder how you or your child will make it through the week—or even the day? Now more than ever, people are struggling with constant stress and overwhelm, feeling pressure to push through while feeling worn down and stuck in a cycle they can’t escape. I believe it shouldn’t be this hard to live the calmer, happier, and more connected life you want.
Do you or your child feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are you just holding things together, feeling exhausted as life seems to fall apart around you? Do you wonder how you or your child will make it through the week—or even the day? Now more than ever, people are struggling with constant stress and overwhelm, feeling pressure to push through while feeling worn down and stuck in a cycle they can’t escape. I believe it shouldn’t be this hard to live the calmer, happier, and more connected life you want.
Healing is possible.
My ideal clients are adults navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
Drawing on my experience as a music therapist, I offer trauma-informed, person-centred, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to each person's needs. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change in a safe, collaborative space.
Healing is possible.
My ideal clients are adults navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
Drawing on my experience as a music therapist, I offer trauma-informed, person-centred, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to each person's needs. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change in a safe, collaborative space.
I am committed to provide counseling for the success of people in their lives and manage to uphold a cohesive and fun atmosphere, also I respect diversity, confidentiality and maintain ethical boundaries. In my practice at a nonprofit community centre, I participated in educational wellness and community support programs to assist people in many occasions. Also, I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families who may be struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, school refusal, test anxiety and career concerns. I also conduct self assessments to better understand children and adults' learning profiles and examine problems with learning or attention.
I am committed to provide counseling for the success of people in their lives and manage to uphold a cohesive and fun atmosphere, also I respect diversity, confidentiality and maintain ethical boundaries. In my practice at a nonprofit community centre, I participated in educational wellness and community support programs to assist people in many occasions. Also, I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families who may be struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, school refusal, test anxiety and career concerns. I also conduct self assessments to better understand children and adults' learning profiles and examine problems with learning or attention.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental, healing space, to help you understand your soul's unique journey. Do you feel stuck, in conflict or in a crisis? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or maybe defeated by depression? When you find that talk-only therapy is not shifting you, then you are ready to work at a deeper level, working with the implicit memory or history that is in your body. I am a guide that can help you find your true soul essence and grounded authentic self. I provide holistic, healing for confusing, traumatic or painful pasts, specializing in shock, generational or relational trauma.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental, healing space, to help you understand your soul's unique journey. Do you feel stuck, in conflict or in a crisis? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or maybe defeated by depression? When you find that talk-only therapy is not shifting you, then you are ready to work at a deeper level, working with the implicit memory or history that is in your body. I am a guide that can help you find your true soul essence and grounded authentic self. I provide holistic, healing for confusing, traumatic or painful pasts, specializing in shock, generational or relational trauma.
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***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.
***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.
I work with adults who feel anxious, low, or quietly disconnected from themselves, even if they appear high-functioning on the outside. Many feel stuck between wanting more and not knowing how to access a deeper sense of peace, clarity, or fulfillment.
My approach is holistic and integrative, combining psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, inner child healing, and sometimes sound therapy. Our work is not just about talking, but about experiencing deeper emotional and internal shifts.
Together, we slow down, explore your inner world, and build a more grounded, meaningful connection to yourself and your life.
I work with adults who feel anxious, low, or quietly disconnected from themselves, even if they appear high-functioning on the outside. Many feel stuck between wanting more and not knowing how to access a deeper sense of peace, clarity, or fulfillment.
My approach is holistic and integrative, combining psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, inner child healing, and sometimes sound therapy. Our work is not just about talking, but about experiencing deeper emotional and internal shifts.
Together, we slow down, explore your inner world, and build a more grounded, meaningful connection to yourself and your life.
Hi, im Vedrana, and I work with people who are struggling with the effects of narcissistic abuse.
My approach to therapy is holistic which means I look at you as a whole person and how your thoughts, emotions, relationships and experiences are connected.
If you experienced manipulation, emotional abuse, self - doubt, or feel like you lost yourself in a relationship, therapy can help you understand what actually happened and reconnect with yourself.
I work exclusively online for now, offering a safe and confidential space. I offer 15 min introductory session so we can meet and see if we are good fit. I invite you to reach out!
Hi, im Vedrana, and I work with people who are struggling with the effects of narcissistic abuse.
My approach to therapy is holistic which means I look at you as a whole person and how your thoughts, emotions, relationships and experiences are connected.
If you experienced manipulation, emotional abuse, self - doubt, or feel like you lost yourself in a relationship, therapy can help you understand what actually happened and reconnect with yourself.
I work exclusively online for now, offering a safe and confidential space. I offer 15 min introductory session so we can meet and see if we are good fit. I invite you to reach out!
If talking alone hasn’t helped you fully process what’s stuck inside, we’ll explore experiential tools like somatic experiencing, music therapy, and image reprocessing.
Together, we’ll gently uncover how early experiences shape your current feelings and behaviours and support new pathways toward healing and growth.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, or struggles with self-worth, I’m here to support you with compassion and approaches that meet you where you are and honour your unique pace.
If talking alone hasn’t helped you fully process what’s stuck inside, we’ll explore experiential tools like somatic experiencing, music therapy, and image reprocessing.
Together, we’ll gently uncover how early experiences shape your current feelings and behaviours and support new pathways toward healing and growth.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, or struggles with self-worth, I’m here to support you with compassion and approaches that meet you where you are and honour your unique pace.
Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, art and music therapy, and strength-based practices, I tailor our work to suit your unique goals, personality, and pace.
I’m Zachary Gelmon, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). For the past three years, I’ve worked with adults across Ontario navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, sex & porn addiction, and personal growth. Since co-facilitating a men’s circle in 2023, I’ve developed a passion for helping men find space to be honest, expressive, and imperfect.
The aim of my practice is to help men show up in the world and in their relationships with greater connection to love, courage, compassion, and awareness.
Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, art and music therapy, and strength-based practices, I tailor our work to suit your unique goals, personality, and pace.
I’m Zachary Gelmon, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). For the past three years, I’ve worked with adults across Ontario navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, sex & porn addiction, and personal growth. Since co-facilitating a men’s circle in 2023, I’ve developed a passion for helping men find space to be honest, expressive, and imperfect.
The aim of my practice is to help men show up in the world and in their relationships with greater connection to love, courage, compassion, and awareness.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood. Ultimately, we are dedicated to helping you live a life with more ease, while providing you and/or your loved ones with the care and resources that will help you to succeed, process and heal.
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood. Ultimately, we are dedicated to helping you live a life with more ease, while providing you and/or your loved ones with the care and resources that will help you to succeed, process and heal.
Are you looking to understand your experiences and create a new path forward? Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship troubles? Perhaps something needs to change but you're not sure where to start or what change could look like. I'm a psychotherapist that's passionate about providing a supportive therapy space where teens and young adults can unpack their experiences and learn more about themselves.
Are you looking to understand your experiences and create a new path forward? Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship troubles? Perhaps something needs to change but you're not sure where to start or what change could look like. I'm a psychotherapist that's passionate about providing a supportive therapy space where teens and young adults can unpack their experiences and learn more about themselves.
Finding the right therapist can be time-consuming, emotionally exhausting, and expensive. For this reason, I offer a complimentary full-length introductory session. I have experience with youth and adults navigating struggles with self-esteem, depression, childhood or other trauma, disordered eating, relationship issues, boundaries, grief, life transitions, gender & sexuality inquiry, and existential anxiety. Clients appreciate my precision & warmth, and my gentle but directive approach to therapy. Mindfulness and meditation inform my practice and I am available, if you wish, to support you to explore this part of yourself.
Finding the right therapist can be time-consuming, emotionally exhausting, and expensive. For this reason, I offer a complimentary full-length introductory session. I have experience with youth and adults navigating struggles with self-esteem, depression, childhood or other trauma, disordered eating, relationship issues, boundaries, grief, life transitions, gender & sexuality inquiry, and existential anxiety. Clients appreciate my precision & warmth, and my gentle but directive approach to therapy. Mindfulness and meditation inform my practice and I am available, if you wish, to support you to explore this part of yourself.
Cynthia Fay Gutierrez Marhue
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MMT, MTA, RP(Q)
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6H
If you are someone who struggles with anxiety, self-worth, or grief; feels misunderstood, “too soft,” or like your voice doesn’t matter; carries intergenerational pressure or pain but doesn’t always have words for it; may be healing from a traumatic experience like bullying, loss, or assault; craves connection but fears judgment; or feels drawn to the arts yet hasn’t had someone say, “You belong here”—then this space is for you. You deserve support that sees the whole of you—your story, your sensitivity, your strength. Through music, creativity, and compassion, we’ll move at your pace, gently honouring your voice and your healing.
If you are someone who struggles with anxiety, self-worth, or grief; feels misunderstood, “too soft,” or like your voice doesn’t matter; carries intergenerational pressure or pain but doesn’t always have words for it; may be healing from a traumatic experience like bullying, loss, or assault; craves connection but fears judgment; or feels drawn to the arts yet hasn’t had someone say, “You belong here”—then this space is for you. You deserve support that sees the whole of you—your story, your sensitivity, your strength. Through music, creativity, and compassion, we’ll move at your pace, gently honouring your voice and your healing.
Do you yearn to break free and yet feel held down by a heavy weight? Do you feel like the flow of life is blocked by a sense of depression and anxiety? Do you long to feel lighter and more alive? Do you have dreams about growing and coming into yourself, and yet feel mostly ruled by fear and insecurities? Do you wish you could find a guide that could help you bring your dreams into reality? I work in a humanistic and client-centred way. This means that I believe in the intrinsic and unique value of every being, and that we’ll work together to locate you in your unique story.
Do you yearn to break free and yet feel held down by a heavy weight? Do you feel like the flow of life is blocked by a sense of depression and anxiety? Do you long to feel lighter and more alive? Do you have dreams about growing and coming into yourself, and yet feel mostly ruled by fear and insecurities? Do you wish you could find a guide that could help you bring your dreams into reality? I work in a humanistic and client-centred way. This means that I believe in the intrinsic and unique value of every being, and that we’ll work together to locate you in your unique story.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Emotional pain is an inherent part of the human experience, but you don’t have to go through it alone. In our sessions, we will work through your struggles and together create a clear path for you to feel in control and content with your life. You'll enter a non-judgmental space where you can truly be you, with the ability to express your innermost thoughts and feelings. I will meet you where you are in your journey with acceptance and compassion. I work with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, attachment issues and interpersonal concerns such as work, family, relationships and friendships.
Emotional pain is an inherent part of the human experience, but you don’t have to go through it alone. In our sessions, we will work through your struggles and together create a clear path for you to feel in control and content with your life. You'll enter a non-judgmental space where you can truly be you, with the ability to express your innermost thoughts and feelings. I will meet you where you are in your journey with acceptance and compassion. I work with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, attachment issues and interpersonal concerns such as work, family, relationships and friendships.
I believe in the power of connection and I view healing as relational. My approach emphasizes community, creativity, and play, fostering curiosity and openness, while my client-led stance adapts to each person’s unique needs. When working with children, I regularly collaborate with parents to strengthen relationships; I also support neurodiverse children, including those on the autism spectrum. As a trained art therapist, I often use art and play to create a safe space for verbal and nonverbal expression. No art experience is needed—art is always optional, and simple materials can bring therapeutic benefits!
I believe in the power of connection and I view healing as relational. My approach emphasizes community, creativity, and play, fostering curiosity and openness, while my client-led stance adapts to each person’s unique needs. When working with children, I regularly collaborate with parents to strengthen relationships; I also support neurodiverse children, including those on the autism spectrum. As a trained art therapist, I often use art and play to create a safe space for verbal and nonverbal expression. No art experience is needed—art is always optional, and simple materials can bring therapeutic benefits!
Mind Matters Psychotherapy & Creative Education
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are a Team of Registered Psychotherapists who are dedicate to working with children, youth, families, and adults in unique ways which are tailored to the clients individual strengths and challenges. It is important for us to meet our clients where they are at, not where we might want them to be. This will allow for clients to be a dedicated participant in their journey to wellness. We create a safe space for clients to explore their challenges and work on personal goals. Our team works from a Client-Centered focus, allowing for clients to direct the therapy and contribute to the journey they are on.
We are a Team of Registered Psychotherapists who are dedicate to working with children, youth, families, and adults in unique ways which are tailored to the clients individual strengths and challenges. It is important for us to meet our clients where they are at, not where we might want them to be. This will allow for clients to be a dedicated participant in their journey to wellness. We create a safe space for clients to explore their challenges and work on personal goals. Our team works from a Client-Centered focus, allowing for clients to direct the therapy and contribute to the journey they are on.
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Music Therapy Counsellors
How does music therapy work?
A music therapist will begin by assessing the client’s specific needs and getting a sense of their musical ability and interests. Musical training is not required, and clients of all ages can benefit from this type of therapy. The therapist will then make a plan for how to achieve the client’s therapeutic goal(s) using a range of receptive (e.g., listening to a song) and active (e.g., drumming in a group) music therapy techniques.
What are some common music therapy techniques?
Music therapy usually involves listening to music (either live or recorded). Music therapy clients may also make music on popular instruments, such as the piano, guitar, and hand drum, or sing. Sometimes music therapy can include guided imagery. A music therapist may ask clients to improvise on the spot or even compose their own songs. Dancing or moving to music can be an effective intervention to help clients feel more fully grounded in their bodies and remain in the present moment.
How does music therapy help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Music therapy can be a valuable creative outlet for clients with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have trouble putting their painful feelings into words. Listening to music can be relaxing while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. In addition to its mood-boosting effects, music therapy can help clients build resilience and overcome PTSD symptoms that may interfere with their daily lives.
How long does music therapy take?
Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes. They can be scheduled in advance (for example, once a week) or can be done on an as-needed basis. Some clients will only require a handful of music therapy sessions to achieve their goals, while others may need months or longer, depending on their specific concern.