Therapists in Burlington, ON

I practice from a internal family systems framework (IFS informed), often employing modalities from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I approach therapy with a neuropsychological and attachment lens which is a crucial part of the healing process because it promotes healthy lived experiences, relationships and also prompts us through our journey to get our lives back on track.

Schuler Sports Performance is a highly specialized, clinically comprehensive private clinic. Sports Performance services are offered to youth, young adults and pro-athletes and their families in Toronto and across Ontario. We are a multidisciplinary performance service made-up of psychology, social work, child and youth care, and psychiatry support. We teach concepts and strategies that allow athletes to manage high-performance moments and win!

Do you find yourself constantly worrying about everything? You’re an adult or teenager who is always feeling anxious even though you don’t have anything happening in your life that should make you worry, it is impacting your ability to focus and sleep, and you feel like nothing can help you relax. You may feel like you will never be able to calm your mind, but you’re ready to make a change and try something new. You’re ready to learn strategies to help you relax. You want to learn how to manage your anxiety so that you can start living your life to the fullest without worrying what that will bring. I want to help guide you there.

Feeling like life's a rollercoaster you can't get off? Anxiety, ADHD, people-pleasing—everything's hitting you at once. Relationships are rocky, figuring out who you are feels like a puzzle, and work's just exhausting. But deep down, you know you're capable of more and want more than just chaos. You crave clarity, peace, and the skills to handle life's ups and downs with confidence. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Together, we'll delve into the root causes, embrace the messiness of being human, and navigate this journey side by side. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Reaching out for support can be a very challenging task but it is also the first step to get you closer to living your preferred life. In therapy, we will work together to clarify your life's vision, explore what is getting in the way of you reaching your goals, identify what skills and strengths you have to overcome these barriers, while also learning new skills and ways of thinking. During this process, I am committed to creating a respectful space where you will feel heard, acknowledged, supported and understood. I work with clients of all ages, backgrounds and identities and strive to create a safe and inclusive space for all.

Hi, I'm Michelle and I'm so pleased that you found Compassionate Connections. Have you been looking for a warm, safe, compassionate place where you can work through life's ups and downs without judgment and labels? Many times life presents challenges and at Compassionate Connections, I invite you to spend some time with me to process these challenges in a compassionate and non-judgmental space. My focus is to create a personalized plan with you to help you create shifts and move through your concerns in a pace that is suited to you with evidence-based therapies.

Does it feel like you are running on empty? Do you often worry about worst-case scenarios? Do you tend to put the needs of others before yours? Perhaps you have a hard time deciphering what your needs are and just do not pay these much attention? Do you swing like a pendulum from working hard to avoidance and procrastination? Do you feel like things are catching up with you? If so, then you are in the right place. I help people regain their inner balance and find clarity, confidence and ease.

Are you thinking that 2023 was more stressful and difficult than usual? Navigating life's challenges and problems in uncertain times can feel lonely and overwhelming. To live is to experience human struggle within ourselves and with others. Although we cannot choose our struggles, every human being has the agency and freedom to build a pathway forward. Let's collaborate in 2024 to work through some of the challenges, pain and suffering that you have been carrying for a long time.

Life brings many challenges and at times we may need the support of a therapist. I am warm, caring and respectful. I use a variety of evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, solution focused, strengths based, mindfulness and DBT informed treatment. I believe that change is possible when you are given the guidance to draw on your strengths and inherent skills to realize YOUR potential to navigate life. I have over 15 years of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, families and couples in the community, hospital setting and private practice.