Therapists in Brampton, ON

Karlene Grant has been working as a social worker/therapist for over 25 years and is registered with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. My approach is one of care, compassion & professionalism. Services: Workshops, Groups, Individual, Couple & Family therapy. Our unique workshop series are designed to get you to a better place. Over the course of 2 months we provide you with the tools & support to make lasting change in your life! Some topics include: Stress Management, Self Worth & Acceptance, Self Care & Confidence. Groups start January 2023. Follow on social media at The.how.to.workshops

Do you struggle with anxious thoughts or excessive sadness? Have you lost your sense of self? Ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed and frustrated? You can live a better life because through therapy change is possible and there is hope. Together we can begin this journey towards a happy and meaningful life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression and trauma for individuals and families. I work with children (7+), adolescents and adults utilizing various treatment methods.

Amrit is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto, and a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She has been practicing social work for 29 years primarily in health care and employee/ family assistance programs. She understands Punjabi and is an LGBTQ+ ally. Amrit looks forward to supporting you to develop coping skills and tools to move through the difficulties, uncertainties and crises in your life, especially during Covid-19.

My ideal client presents to therapy with multiple emotional , psychological, behavioural, coping and sometimes relationship problems. They often suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD , stress, anger and relationship dysfunction. Their therapy goals mostly are centred around emotional regulation by trying to reduce unwanted emotions, reduce emotional suffering and develop skills to positively impact their mood and reactivity . My clients need someone they can discuss and share their life problems with; some who will listen to them and validate their feelings and help

Thank you for looking at my profile. It means you have taken the first step towards self care. Looking for a way to take care of your Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Self. Good for you! Now imagine your true self. The authentic you. Free from all the burdens you've been carrying. It is possible to be that self again. Together we will uncover and work through whatever you need to, to live the life you want. As we experience life, we sometimes struggle & suffer & build defences & adaptive behaviours to help us cope. Later on, these ways of being no longer serve us well and we want to free ourselves of them but find it too challenging.

I see YOU - because I have been there too! Helping clients reach a place of awareness and growth brings me joy. My areas of therapeutic focus include helping high achieving professionals navigate the struggles of self-sabotaging behaviours, negative thoughts, limiting believes, worries, fear, feeling like an imposter, self-doubt and sadness that comes from adverse childhood experiences, dysfunctional family of origin dynamics, racial trauma and workplace oppressions that often lead to anxiety and depression. Each therapy session is specifically tailored to meet your unique needs, while working towards the achieving your goals.

As a Registered Social Worker within Shanti Psychotherapy, I provide treatment to Teens, Adults and Families for Major Mental Illness, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Conflict, School Based Difficulties and other Life Transitions. My goal is to establish a meaningful, collaborative, and trusting therapeutic relationship in which you feel respected, heard, and safe to explore . I have over fifteen years of experience in community and counselling settings. I work with people from all cultures along with an added specialization in South Asian Mental Health as research indicates affinity & culturally diverse therapy is needed.

My philosophy of practice is centered around several guiding principles: holistic practice, collaboration, and flexible modalities of practice. Over the 15+ years I serviced various clients across a multitude of issues. My ideal client is someone who has a desire to move forward, may not know how but willing to do the work require to facilitate powerful change. They are willing to try various strategies until they find the one that works for their circumstances and is willing to be vulnerable together in order to get to the root cause of the issue.

Are you struggling with communicating with your partner or is stuff coming up from the past that gets in the way of your current relationships at work or at home? If you're feeling misunderstood or lost for words in your relationship, anxious to get things done, or just looking to get to know yourself, let's work together to get to know you, or come up with solutions to unstuck you and develop skills to move forward. I work with individuals to discover and explore new possibilities in their relationships, as well as, developing skills to hone their intuition.

Do you desire to end anger, shame, confusion, indecision, and unhappiness? Let’s partner together and get that done. In just one weekend, I will help you overcome depression, anxiety, and PTSD. In just 3 days, I will help you and your partner overcome the silence and the toxic communication patterns that leave you both feeling alone and disconnected. I work with families of any size to restore unity and harmony no matter what stressful or traumatic events have divided them. I will move you through a powerful process that combines Applied Kinesiology, Emotion Immersion, Forgiveness, Belief Balancing, and CBT.

• Assessment and treatment of MVA cases • WSIB cases • Counselling for Traumatic Brain Injury cases • Adjustment to separation and divorce • Relationship, couple and family counseling • Anxiety, Depression, PTSD etc. • Anger and stress management • Trauma counseling • Improving self –esteem • Motivation • Sleep problems . In Vehicle anxiety.

When you want to find alternatives, bring improvement, clarity and transformation to your life, you want to do it sooner rather than later. CLEAR MIND offers short-term therapy, and if you work your program, fast results. I am well trained in treating trauma, grief, family turmoil, and other negative situations. With a BA in psychology, I was a Master Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist, with the CPCA (with membership based on counselling competency), and now have full membership, without restrictions, with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

You may be feeling overwhelmed with feelings and thoughts you can't describe and are finding it hard to cope. Or, you may be a parent who wants to support your child/teen who is struggling with his/her emotions. Sometimes, it is hard to describe experiences that you, yourself, may difficult to understand. You may feel alone in your experience and fear that no one will be able to relate. It's exhausting. Or, as a parent, you may be noticing changes in your child/teen that are concerning and it is hard to see him/her struggling.

I have over 35 years of experience practicing as a clinical and school psychologist, including holding management, teaching positions, as well as supervisory roles. My professional practice has over the years included: psychological intervention to address issues related to general mental health challenges (anxiety, depression, relationship issues, general emotion dysregulation etc.); trauma, as well as family dynamics. I provide Clinical Assessments as well as Psycho-Educational Diagnostic Assessments that help to clarify issues related to Learning Difficulties and other school related concerns.

As a Professional Counselor and Clinical Social Worker for over 12 years, I have spent much of my career working with teenagers, adults and families in various settings such as Probation and Parole Services, community agencies and treatment centres. I am highly skilled compassionate, empathetic and solution focused Clinician who is looking forward to work with you build confidence in your own abilities, learn new skills, eliminate problem behaviors, restore hope and regain control thus achieving your goals. I welcome the opportunity to work together with you, to achieve the level of functioning you desire.

Life is a journey: it has a beginning; it has an end. The journey between these two points can take us on many different paths. The path we travel is uniquely our own. No other person encounters the world quite the way we do. The most important aspect of our lives is the journey within, one which is often overlooked until a time of crisis and deep, personal pain, or when one is driven by personal circumstances to become introspective and evaluate their lives.

Goal achievement is our measure of success! Psychotherapy is a successful tool designed just for you. We provide a confidential, nurturing space with unconditional positive regard. Therapy with us is culturally sensitive, working within an anti-oppressive and trauma informed lens. We are goal oriented, you tell us what your goals are and we will passionately work until your goals are achieved. Therapy with us ends with you walking away with a toolbox of proven strategies that work for you. Therapy is never meant to last forever, but the strategies and techniques you learn through therapy are with you forever.

I have a wide range of experience supporting clients experiencing Abuse, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Depression, Oppression, Low self-esteem, Stress, Relationship/marital issues & Parenting issues. I have provided support to a wide variety of clients from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. I am privileged to have worked for many years in the community with clients involved with Criminal Justice, Family Court and Child Welfare Agencies in Canada and internationally. I am committed to provide linguistically and culturally sensitive services. I provide confidential and non-judgmental services