Therapists in Etobicoke, ON

Need someone who "gets you" to talk with or listen as you go through a difficult time or life transition? I'm empathetic and pragmatic, focused on you and your needs. Together, we'll develop strategies that help navigate obstacles interfering with you enjoying the life you envision. We'll follow an holistic approach to draw on self knowledge to find answers that reside within you, honing your abilities to work through life's challenges. I'm a Registered Social Worker, (RSW) with a Masters of Social Work (MSW) specializing in Mental Health, and hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) in English Literature & Aboriginal Studies.

The Sunnylea Centre is a clinical psychology practice dedicated to providing the highest quality of psychological services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. We are a team of mental health professionals with extensive specialized training and experience in psycho-educational assessment and therapeutic treatment of children, adolescents, families, and adults. Located in Etobicoke, The Sunnylea Centre serves clients from Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and more. For your convenience, we offer evening and weekend appointments, in addition to regular business hours.

These days EVERYTHING and NOTHING has changed. The pandemic impacted us all differently. Lockdowns were heavenly for some and devastating for others. Many are exhausted from the past couple years having to navigate dramatic and unexpected changes to daily life, employment, finances, school, parenting, relationships, hobbies, etc. If the ways you normally managed life aren't available anymore, aren't working anymore, are sabatoging your relationships or are just plain unhealthy, then maybe it's time to take a look at how you cope?

For over 20 years, I have been working with children, youth and adults as they navigate a variety of relational difficulties. I offer individual, family and couples therapy. I am often working with individuals or dyads who are feeling disconnected, in conflict and stuck in patterns of relationships. My focus has been in utilizing your strengths to develop more positive ways to engage with those in your life, empathically supporting insight to recurring patterns and finding successful strategies to managing stress and conflicts. I weave knowledge of neuropsychology into my work.

Learning to navigate through the complexities of life is a universal experience we each effort to do better at by seeking better opportunities, better experiences or whichever better version we hold as the outcome to aspire to. This drive to do better often encompasses an endless pursuit of more things and experiences that do not always align with our authentic nature. If you are looking to deepen your awareness of self and experience a more authentic way of being in order to navigate through life with more ease, understanding, and guidance, I invite you to reach out to connect with me today. Life is to b experienced not pursued!

Psychotherapy can be helpful to you whether you experience challenges with severe mental illness or addiction, or difficulties coping with the challenges of life. You may notice that it is getting more and more difficult to manage the day-to-day responsibilities and meet your goals in life. You may not be meeting the expectations that you have for yourself and feel discouraged to even try anymore. You may experience difficulty accepting certain transitions and events in your life. You may be frustrated and exhausted feeling stuck in a cycle of behavioural, mental and emotional challenges that seem to get worse.

It’s never too late to love your life. Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Stuck in negative thought patterns? Worried about your child’s development? Suffering from ADHD, PTSD or depression? Struggling in your marriage? Recovering from a concussion or brain injury? Combining Psychotherapy (improving your mind) and Neurofeedback (improving your brain) catapults results in terms of anxiety reduction, improved sleep and mood, more positive thoughts and overall well-being.

Everyone’s story matters, and we all deserve a place to share it that is comfortable and non-judgmental. I believe that each person is an expert in their own life. As a therapist, it is my goal to bear witness to your story and help you navigate your current challenges, as well as deepen your knowledge, understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of yourself and others. I am a trauma-informed therapist who uses a client-centered approach, working with different modalities tailored to meet each client's unique needs.

Sometimes, unimaginably difficult circumstances can be overwhelming. Sometimes, daily life can be too. If you find yourself wondering how on earth you ended up where you are, and you don't know how (or even if) you can change things for the better, maybe the best place to start is exactly where you are. In those challenging times, it helps is to sit with a person who listens, and who holds your truth gently and carefully. By looking at your truth side by side with someone who sees it as you do, you may begin to understand it in a new way... and perhaps even see a way forward.

Do you feel burdened by anxiety, depression, or relational difficulties? Are you searching for a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings about life’s challenges? You are not alone and I am here to help! Together we can collaborate to identify the root cause of your stress and work towards healing and change.

I am a registered psychologist who offers consultations, assessments and psychotherapy in a warm, non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere. I have over 20 years of experience with a wide variety of problems. Some of the issues I provided help for included: anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, adjustment to university, sexuality, cross cultural and work/career related issues. My approach is tailored to your needs and goals. It is mainly integrative, drawing from a number of evidence based psychotherapy approaches, including CBT and EFT. I am passionate about helping people empower themselves and fulfill their potential.

The Tessellate Child and Family Therapy team and I are here to support all children ages 3 to 18 years old, their caregivers, and their families. I am committed to creating a comfortable, understanding, and non-judgmental space for my clients to truly feel empowered. I strongly recognizes the importance of the client/therapist relationship and focus on building rapport and incorporating creativity and fun into my sessions with children and their families, allowing all clients to openly and comfortably navigate and explore their unique experiences and circumstances.

I believe that every person has a right to make their own life choices. These choices do not always align with the values of the family or culture of which the person is part of and this can create many challenges for people. My role as a therapist is to help clients determine what they want to achieve and to support them as they move forward with their goals.

Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or fear? Do you feel lost or disconnected from your true self? If so, know that you are not alone. I understand how challenging it can be to navigate life's ups and downs, and I am here to help you on your journey toward healing and self-love. Having personally experienced the chaos of my mind being on overdrive, I have learned to quiet my mind and now I am passionate about helping others find their way back to a place of inner peace and happiness. I offer a safe and judgment-free space. Where you'll learn to fall in love with yourself and start living your best life.

Are you feeling desperate, shameful and alone? Your thoughts, feelings, and destructive patterns are not only impacting your current life but are also creating fear about your future. You may feel flooded by emotions, and feel like you’re going through life on autopilot. The pain of your past doesn’t have to control your present or your future. I offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore the root causes of these difficulties. With me, you can have your story heard with empathy and validation. I can help you identify your strengths and develop the confidence to move forward with hope and courage.

In 35 years as a practicing psychotherapist I have found the truest way of knowing yourself, relieving the stresses of everyday life and finding true happiness, is through relationship.We tend to think that we should know how to conduct ourselves in relationship and that it should come naturally. Nothing could be further from the truth. Relationship like many other things is a learned skill, much of which depends on your ability to manage your emotions, and know yourself fully, this is where psychotherapy comes in.

Welcome. Sometimes life feels really difficult. Maybe you're coping with separation, loss of a loved one, feelings of anxiety or depression, or the day to day challenges of work, home, and school. Perhaps you're trying to change some patterns of behaviour that make you feel stuck. As a registered psychotherapist working with adults and teens, I can help.