Multiracial Therapists in Fergus, ON
Hello and thank you for taking time to learn more about me and my style as a psychotherapist.
My goal is to offer professional guidance and non-judgemental support to those navigating through challenging life experiences and hardships. As each person and their circumstances are unique, I aim to use an eclectic approach, where I use a variety of counselling modalities so that treatment is tailored to your needs and meet the goals you set on your healing journey. At present time, I am available for individual or family sessions.
Hello and thank you for taking time to learn more about me and my style as a psychotherapist.
My goal is to offer professional guidance and non-judgemental support to those navigating through challenging life experiences and hardships. As each person and their circumstances are unique, I aim to use an eclectic approach, where I use a variety of counselling modalities so that treatment is tailored to your needs and meet the goals you set on your healing journey. At present time, I am available for individual or family sessions.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with two decades of experience working with children, youth, and their families. My background in neuroscience and behavioural psychology allow me to incorporate a multifaceted approach to enhancing the lives of my clients and their families. My approach is a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, neurodiversity-affirming approach, with an emphasis on creating trust, safety, and a strong alliance in the therapeutic relationship. I hope to support you on your therapeutic journey.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with two decades of experience working with children, youth, and their families. My background in neuroscience and behavioural psychology allow me to incorporate a multifaceted approach to enhancing the lives of my clients and their families. My approach is a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, neurodiversity-affirming approach, with an emphasis on creating trust, safety, and a strong alliance in the therapeutic relationship. I hope to support you on your therapeutic journey.
Whether you need a safe place to process experiences, deepen self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, or facilitate effective communication to optimize relationships, I trust in your ability to succeed after having witnessed, time-and-time again, the tremendous progress people make when they are motivated for change.
Having worked in the field of mental health since 1992, I feel greatly honoured by having witnessed so many people overcoming their challenges with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, trauma, grief, losses, and physical health issues.
Whether you need a safe place to process experiences, deepen self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, or facilitate effective communication to optimize relationships, I trust in your ability to succeed after having witnessed, time-and-time again, the tremendous progress people make when they are motivated for change.
Having worked in the field of mental health since 1992, I feel greatly honoured by having witnessed so many people overcoming their challenges with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, trauma, grief, losses, and physical health issues.
I am passionate about working with clients who are looking to understand themselves better and wanting to understand how trauma, pain and certain narratives have impacted their sense of self, identity, authenticity, sexuality, pleasure, etc. My goal is to empower my clients through guided self-exploration, psychoeducation and support as I help them face the pain that may be interfering with who they are at their core and how they want to show up in their daily lives.
I am passionate about working with clients who are looking to understand themselves better and wanting to understand how trauma, pain and certain narratives have impacted their sense of self, identity, authenticity, sexuality, pleasure, etc. My goal is to empower my clients through guided self-exploration, psychoeducation and support as I help them face the pain that may be interfering with who they are at their core and how they want to show up in their daily lives.
I personally know how it feels to be overwhelmed by the demands of school, work, everyday responsibilities and personal relationships. When challenged by the symptoms of AD(H)D, anxiety or depression everyone can become burdened by life's distractions, unable to prioritize and find the time to nurture relationships, pursue personal interests, meet desired goals and find peace and happiness in our day. To facilitate the changes you would like to see, I will create a safe place to process relationship issues, symptoms related to AD(H)D, trauma, depression, anxiety that have impacted your quality of life.
I personally know how it feels to be overwhelmed by the demands of school, work, everyday responsibilities and personal relationships. When challenged by the symptoms of AD(H)D, anxiety or depression everyone can become burdened by life's distractions, unable to prioritize and find the time to nurture relationships, pursue personal interests, meet desired goals and find peace and happiness in our day. To facilitate the changes you would like to see, I will create a safe place to process relationship issues, symptoms related to AD(H)D, trauma, depression, anxiety that have impacted your quality of life.
Alia Ziesman Counselling (Individual &
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MA
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a mixed race therapist who is passionate about cultural issues.
Thank you for reading my profile. Do you want to feel more fulfilled and present in your life and relationships? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Life is tragic and deeply beautiful and our relationships shape, but do not define us. As a narrative therapist, I strive to help you better understand your story and write new chapters, despite what has happened to you. Having experienced profound grief in my own life, I will meet you where you are, at your own pace. Drawing from your strengths, I utilize integrative, evidence-based approaches tailored uniquely to you. Together, we can develop meaningful strategies that work.
I'm a mixed race therapist who is passionate about cultural issues.
Thank you for reading my profile. Do you want to feel more fulfilled and present in your life and relationships? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Life is tragic and deeply beautiful and our relationships shape, but do not define us. As a narrative therapist, I strive to help you better understand your story and write new chapters, despite what has happened to you. Having experienced profound grief in my own life, I will meet you where you are, at your own pace. Drawing from your strengths, I utilize integrative, evidence-based approaches tailored uniquely to you. Together, we can develop meaningful strategies that work.
If you're scrolling, scrolling, and hoping for a connection with someone here... it makes sense. It shouldn’t be natural that we divulge our deepest heartache to a total stranger. We can all hear a version of that echo "don't talk to strangers!" Right?! Research supports that the experience of safety and connectedness is primary to therapy success. This is my priority in therapy. After this, I operate from these assumptions: 1. Everything is “figure-out-able”. 2. You have within you the wisdom you need to reach the goals you desire. I’m here to help you find it. 3. Together, we decide where you want to head.
If you're scrolling, scrolling, and hoping for a connection with someone here... it makes sense. It shouldn’t be natural that we divulge our deepest heartache to a total stranger. We can all hear a version of that echo "don't talk to strangers!" Right?! Research supports that the experience of safety and connectedness is primary to therapy success. This is my priority in therapy. After this, I operate from these assumptions: 1. Everything is “figure-out-able”. 2. You have within you the wisdom you need to reach the goals you desire. I’m here to help you find it. 3. Together, we decide where you want to head.
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As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I am committed to providing a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported. I believe that meaningful healing and growth emerge through authentic connection, and I strive to build a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I am committed to providing a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported. I believe that meaningful healing and growth emerge through authentic connection, and I strive to build a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
You are human, which means you are complicated, full of contradictions, and probably carrying more than you let on. Maybe you feel stuck, in your thoughts, your relationships, your career, or just life in general. You might be a young adult navigating independence, a university student drowning in expectations, or a professional battling self-doubt and burnout. Maybe anxiety keeps you up at night, relationships feel more confusing than they should, or you're just exhausted by the weight of figuring everything out on your own. You don’t have to navigate this alone, let’s talk.
You are human, which means you are complicated, full of contradictions, and probably carrying more than you let on. Maybe you feel stuck, in your thoughts, your relationships, your career, or just life in general. You might be a young adult navigating independence, a university student drowning in expectations, or a professional battling self-doubt and burnout. Maybe anxiety keeps you up at night, relationships feel more confusing than they should, or you're just exhausted by the weight of figuring everything out on your own. You don’t have to navigate this alone, let’s talk.
If you're looking for a therapist who will provide you with a safe space to process your experiences AND compassionately hold you accountable towards your therapy goals, I'm the right fit you.
After more than a decade of experience, I built Lotus Garden Counselling to provide a holistic and culturally responsive mental health service aimed at fostering growth, and resilience. Whether it's cPTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship issues or identity loss, I help you dig deep and develop actionable strategies to reclaim your sense of self and restore your sense of hope for the future.
If you're looking for a therapist who will provide you with a safe space to process your experiences AND compassionately hold you accountable towards your therapy goals, I'm the right fit you.
After more than a decade of experience, I built Lotus Garden Counselling to provide a holistic and culturally responsive mental health service aimed at fostering growth, and resilience. Whether it's cPTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship issues or identity loss, I help you dig deep and develop actionable strategies to reclaim your sense of self and restore your sense of hope for the future.
Accepting NEW patients. Are you feeling overwhelmed by work, school, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, or the demands of everyday life? You may be struggling with stress, burnout, workplace conflict, academic pressures, difficult life decisions, relationship concerns, or uncertainty about what comes next. Many of my clients are balancing competing personal, professional, academic, and family responsibilities while trying to care for others and themselves. I can help you gain clarity, build coping skills, establish healthy boundaries, and move forward with greater confidence.
Accepting NEW patients. Are you feeling overwhelmed by work, school, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, or the demands of everyday life? You may be struggling with stress, burnout, workplace conflict, academic pressures, difficult life decisions, relationship concerns, or uncertainty about what comes next. Many of my clients are balancing competing personal, professional, academic, and family responsibilities while trying to care for others and themselves. I can help you gain clarity, build coping skills, establish healthy boundaries, and move forward with greater confidence.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, or major life transitions. Reaching out for support is a courageous first step, and I am committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
As a Registered Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families overcome challenges and build resilience. I believe that each person possesses unique strengths, and together we can identify
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, or major life transitions. Reaching out for support is a courageous first step, and I am committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
As a Registered Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families overcome challenges and build resilience. I believe that each person possesses unique strengths, and together we can identify
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!
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!
Our ideal clients are individuals and couples who are ready for meaningful change, even if they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Many come to us struggling with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Our team provides psychotherapy tailored to each person's unique needs, helping clients better understand themselves, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and build the confidence to create lasting, positive change.
Our ideal clients are individuals and couples who are ready for meaningful change, even if they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. Many come to us struggling with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Our team provides psychotherapy tailored to each person's unique needs, helping clients better understand themselves, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and build the confidence to create lasting, positive change.
Adaptive Healing Psychotherapy — Mariko Swanick
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, ADMH
4 Endorsed
Online Only
As a biracial, multiethnic woman, I understand how deeply culture and individual lived experiences uniquely shape our relationship with self, others, and the world.
Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain about how to move forward or where to begin? Navigating challenges internally, within relationships, family, and friendship dynamics, anxiety, burnout, unexpected changes, and difficult life transitions can leave us feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, and often quite alone. Together, we can make sense of your thoughts and feelings, identify strengths, barriers, and a plan that reflects what's most important to you and what honours your values and goals for therapy. We all deserve to feel seen, understood, and supported as we grow—and we don't need to do it alone.
As a biracial, multiethnic woman, I understand how deeply culture and individual lived experiences uniquely shape our relationship with self, others, and the world.
Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain about how to move forward or where to begin? Navigating challenges internally, within relationships, family, and friendship dynamics, anxiety, burnout, unexpected changes, and difficult life transitions can leave us feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, and often quite alone. Together, we can make sense of your thoughts and feelings, identify strengths, barriers, and a plan that reflects what's most important to you and what honours your values and goals for therapy. We all deserve to feel seen, understood, and supported as we grow—and we don't need to do it alone.
You may be the person everyone turns to, yet privately you’re struggling to hold everything together. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying grief, relationship struggles, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, or simply trying to make sense of what comes next. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, stuck, or uncertain on the inside. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes.
You may be the person everyone turns to, yet privately you’re struggling to hold everything together. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying grief, relationship struggles, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, or simply trying to make sense of what comes next. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, stuck, or uncertain on the inside. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes.
I can support you through anxiety, depression, ADHD/autism, life transitions, and identity concerns. My ideal client enjoys a conversational style, lots of questions, and can appreciate a good metaphor. I specialize in solving problems by enhancing your existing strengths and skills (and helping you realize them!) and by digging deeper to help those "self-aware" clients figure out why they're struggling to break patterns they know are unhelpful. I'm a queer person and intentional single parent. I am here to offer an affirming, safe, and welcoming space that you can fully be yourself in. Reach out to develop a self-led path forward.
I can support you through anxiety, depression, ADHD/autism, life transitions, and identity concerns. My ideal client enjoys a conversational style, lots of questions, and can appreciate a good metaphor. I specialize in solving problems by enhancing your existing strengths and skills (and helping you realize them!) and by digging deeper to help those "self-aware" clients figure out why they're struggling to break patterns they know are unhelpful. I'm a queer person and intentional single parent. I am here to offer an affirming, safe, and welcoming space that you can fully be yourself in. Reach out to develop a self-led path forward.
***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.
Over my 15+ years as a counsellor, I have had the privilege of conducting over 10,000 sessions with clients, teens, and adults in English and Spanish. I work with individuals to develop better coping skills, find ways to grow from the inside out, and feel stronger. With couples in building or renovating the foundation of their relationship. With family members, in gaining a better understanding of their dynamics, supporting one another, and working through specific situations. I also offer group therapy as a collaborative space for overcoming common challenges, learning strategies, and working toward personal goals.
Over my 15+ years as a counsellor, I have had the privilege of conducting over 10,000 sessions with clients, teens, and adults in English and Spanish. I work with individuals to develop better coping skills, find ways to grow from the inside out, and feel stronger. With couples in building or renovating the foundation of their relationship. With family members, in gaining a better understanding of their dynamics, supporting one another, and working through specific situations. I also offer group therapy as a collaborative space for overcoming common challenges, learning strategies, and working toward personal goals.
We all have the capacity to rise above and create positive changes in our lives. By exploring your mental, emotional and physiological responses to stress, I can teach you strategies to manage challenges and symptoms in ways that will help you feel safe, grounded and connected. As a Trauma-Informed clinician, I integrate the following Brain-Based therapies to support your change and growth: EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal theory. We will work together to help you cope with stress, build resilience and improve relationships. You CAN move forward from anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
We all have the capacity to rise above and create positive changes in our lives. By exploring your mental, emotional and physiological responses to stress, I can teach you strategies to manage challenges and symptoms in ways that will help you feel safe, grounded and connected. As a Trauma-Informed clinician, I integrate the following Brain-Based therapies to support your change and growth: EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal theory. We will work together to help you cope with stress, build resilience and improve relationships. You CAN move forward from anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
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Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counselling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.