Teen Therapists in Brampton, ON

*Accepting new clients* Life can be overwhelming and with challenges. I have 20+ years of experience working in mental health settings at various hospitals and clinics in the GTA. Making the decision to look into counselling or therapy can feel uncomfortable and intimidating at times. It's important to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable. Together we will assess your current situation and the challenges you may be facing, brainstorm and examine the changes you would like to make. I will support you in establishing your goals, and create an intervention plan based on your strengths to support changes.

I am currently accepting new clients! - Are you a preteen, teen or young adult that feels as if life is kicking your butt? You don't know how to feel with the stress and anxiety of everyday life? Or, you don't know how to make the right plans to set you up for the rest of your life? Going through life is tough, and sometimes no-one else understands, or will not give the time of day to listen. This may lead to depression, barriers in your everyday life, and just an overall overwhelming sense of being. All of these challenges are difficult, but very real. Your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours are all valid!

Are you having difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, addictions, family expectations and work like balance? Are you having marital conflicts due to complex family dynamics or cultural expectations ? Are you feeling negative about yourself and having identity issues? Have you experienced domestic abuse and now struggling emotionally? Do you struggle with low self esteem, social pressures, life transitions? Are you finding it challenging to deal with your past trauma? Are you going through divorce and finding it difficult to cope? Are you finding it difficult to have conversations with your teenager ? Marriage counselling?

Everyone embarks on unique journeys involving various overwhelming challenges including emotional and mental health issues, substance abuse and relationship issues. My colleagues and I fully understand that when two or more people cope with similar circumstances, no two minds function alike. Therefore, my services instill clients with how to love themselves through comprehensive, mental, emotional and spiritual enrichment regardless of their age, social or ethnic background, or physical capacities. Overall, the greatest satisfaction comes from seeing clients reach self-actualization by gaining strength, confidence and empowerment to confront their own inner conflicts "for we all smile in the same language".

Are you a teen struggling with anxiety, depression, complicated relationships with family or friends? Do you have difficulty feeling connected to the people around you, or difficulty feeling like you fit in or have your place in the world figured out? Is it difficult for you to feel like your life has meaning or purpose? Are you a parent struggling to connect with your adolescent children? Do you feel like your attempts to connect result in further conflict? I work with adolescents and young adults to support healthy coping and navigate life’s transitions related to independence, education, employment, and relationships.

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.

Are you struggling with an adolescent or young adult with anxiety? Does your teen no longer find joy in their everyday life? Are you worried about social media and the impact it's having on your child? Do you feel less connected as a result? Is your young adult struggling with addiction, sadness or trauma? Are you confused with how the school system can provide the help you need? Being a young person today is sometimes comparable to being in a canoe without a paddle. People often feel hopeless and are filled with worries about uncertainties they face.

I have been a clinical therapist for over thirty years. I have worked and continue to work with a variety of clients experiencing hardships or challenges in their lives. These include marital issues, parent/child conflicts, separation/divorce, parental alienation, grief, depression/anxiety, work-related problems, adolescent self-esteem and bullying and childhood abuse. I value the therapeutic relationship that is at all times safe, validating and nonjudgmental.

Do you ever feel like life shouldn't be this hard? It doesn't have to be! Things CAN get better and Keeping Peace psychotherapists are here to make sure that you don't have to do it alone. Whether you are wrestling with life transitions, conflict with your teen , marriage struggles, or mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD, our therapists can help guide you on your journey.

Dr. Cheryl Fernandes completed her Ph.D. in 2010, graduating from York University. Currently she is a staff psychologist at the Child and Youth Mental Health Program at McMaster Children's Hospital, where she has been employed in various capacities since 2008. She is an Assistant Professor (PT) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. Dr. Fernandes's clinical interests include psycho-educational and psycho-diagnostic assessment and treatment. Her primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

While it is true that every life has its highs and lows, sometimes the lows are hard to manage and support may be needed to regain strength. I provide counselling for children and adults, both individually and within the context of the family. I work from a variety of theoretical perspectives including but not limited to CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems. My clients establish their own goals for therapy and I provide support in defining the objectives for meeting those goals. I believe that my clients are the experts on their own lives and I am there to facilitate the changes they desire.

Questioning your self-worth and purpose in life? Are your relationships in jeopardy due to past traumas and life stressors? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and don't know where to turn? You are not alone! I believe that people’s stories should be heard, acknowledged and validated, as bottling these stories inside often leads to more suffering. My specialty is working with individuals who experience anxiety, relationship strain, addictions and inter generational trauma. In this trusting and therapeutic relationship, each individual will develop effective and sustainable coping skills that will bring clarity and healing

Shaila is skilled in treating learning disorders such as ADHD and ASD. Shaila has over 5 years of clinical experience working with children and adults with learning disabilities. Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated because certain things just don’t come as easy to you as they do to others is an incredibly debilitating feeling. Fighting the anxiety and depression that can develop from such debilitation is not easy. Especially when you don’t have many who can understand you or provide you with the tools you need to succeed. It’s important to work with your challenges rather than against them.

**ACCEPTING CLIENTS** Maybe you've done this before or this is your first time looking for support. You've shown tremendous courage for taking the first step to create change and we want to help you build skills to achieve your life's goals. It can get exhausting and overwhelming dealing with life's stressors without having effective and healthy coping skills. Whether it's managing your levels of stress/anxiety/depression or navigating life transitions and relationships, we're here to offer you a safe, accepting and compassionate space to explore your concerns and start working towards a newer you.

I have a background in theatre and later completed a Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapies. I have since completed further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapies. Investigating mindful coping strategies is an integral approach in my practice.

Are you losing hope for your marriage and ready to call it quits? Are you growing increasingly anxious for you and your family's future? Are you finding it hard to make life work the way you dreamed it would be? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to help. NuMode Foundation is a non-profit organization established to serve individuals and families in finding long-lasting solutions to life's many challenges. The family unit can only be truly successful when each individual is living at their best. The struggles are real, but so are your dreams, goals, and aspirations. You have the potential to succeed. Call Us!

I am a Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist (RP) . Gestalt is the German word for "whole." I work with each of my clients as a whole-being (mind, body and soul) using a self-directed, in-the-moment approach to psychotherapy (in many cases fewer sessions are necessary). I help my clients through guided dialogue, observation and intuition in order for them become aware of their behaviors that are keeping them stuck in negative patterns. The best client / therapist sessions happen when my clients are willing to do their personal work. It is life changing!

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes including YOU!

I have over 8 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults, as well as parents and families with neurological disorders like Autism (ASD), Learning Disabilities (LD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and mood disorders like Anxiety and Depression, behavioural issues and emotional regulation. I have worked in private clinics, public schools and private schools helping children and teens and supporting teachers and parents.