Multiracial Therapists in Guelph, ON
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.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, thus making it difficult to cope. Therefore, my hope is to help you work through some of your issues (i.e., anxiety, grief, loss) that you are struggling with by providing the skills, insight, and knowledge you need to lead a life you want. I know talking to someone about painful emotions and memories can be difficult so thank you for taking the first step to seeking help.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, thus making it difficult to cope. Therefore, my hope is to help you work through some of your issues (i.e., anxiety, grief, loss) that you are struggling with by providing the skills, insight, and knowledge you need to lead a life you want. I know talking to someone about painful emotions and memories can be difficult so thank you for taking the first step to seeking help.
Accepting new clients and you can book directly on my website! With over ten years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals as they work through anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma, including intergenerational trauma. I support clients in exploring relationship challenges, identity, and the many transitions and stressors that life can bring. I also have extensive experience supporting families, and in my current practice, I work with parents who want to build stronger, more connected relationships with their children, while finding balance in daily routines, emotional regulation, and communication.
Accepting new clients and you can book directly on my website! With over ten years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals as they work through anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma, including intergenerational trauma. I support clients in exploring relationship challenges, identity, and the many transitions and stressors that life can bring. I also have extensive experience supporting families, and in my current practice, I work with parents who want to build stronger, more connected relationships with their children, while finding balance in daily routines, emotional regulation, and communication.
I have spent over 15 years supporting children, adolescents, emerging adults, and parents in the area of mental health and well-being. As a registered clinical social worker, I adopt a client-centred approach utilizing various treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT skills, Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT). I work with children, teenagers, and young adults struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and social behavioural challenges (emotional regulation, and ADHD symptoms).
I have spent over 15 years supporting children, adolescents, emerging adults, and parents in the area of mental health and well-being. As a registered clinical social worker, I adopt a client-centred approach utilizing various treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT skills, Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT). I work with children, teenagers, and young adults struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), and social behavioural challenges (emotional regulation, and ADHD symptoms).
It is my belief that the path to healing can take many forms, and that therapy is a space in which that path can be explored and fortified. In my work with clients, this journey primarily begins by exploring our connections in current and past relationships with loved ones, as well as the relationship we have with ourselves. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I value providing a safe, welcoming space for all clients to explore their experiences. My stance is trauma-informed, strength-based, and anti-oppressive and I strive to embody a compassionate, collaborative, and curious stance.
It is my belief that the path to healing can take many forms, and that therapy is a space in which that path can be explored and fortified. In my work with clients, this journey primarily begins by exploring our connections in current and past relationships with loved ones, as well as the relationship we have with ourselves. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I value providing a safe, welcoming space for all clients to explore their experiences. My stance is trauma-informed, strength-based, and anti-oppressive and I strive to embody a compassionate, collaborative, and curious stance.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
Separation/divorce, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, communication, anger management and trauma are areas of treatment. Online sessions allow for convenience and flexibility. Online care available to residents of ON, QC, BC, AB, SK, MB, NWT and NU. Respecting her clients as the authors of their own goals, Elizabeth commits herself as a compassionate facilitator in her client’s journey to wellness with their care at the center of treatment.
Separation/divorce, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, communication, anger management and trauma are areas of treatment. Online sessions allow for convenience and flexibility. Online care available to residents of ON, QC, BC, AB, SK, MB, NWT and NU. Respecting her clients as the authors of their own goals, Elizabeth commits herself as a compassionate facilitator in her client’s journey to wellness with their care at the center of treatment.
Starting therapy can be a daunting process, so please know that whatever your starting point, you are welcome here!
You are so much more than your experiences or diagnoses, and I am curious to learn about what truly matters to you. My goal is to create a space that is warm, deeply supportive, and allows you to be your authentic self. Whether you are navigating ongoing stressors or examining deeper wounds, I wholeheartedly believe in your capacity to heal and grow. Throughout therapy, I am committed to supporting you every step of the way while providing trauma-informed, anti-oppressive care and working to decolonize my practice.
Starting therapy can be a daunting process, so please know that whatever your starting point, you are welcome here!
You are so much more than your experiences or diagnoses, and I am curious to learn about what truly matters to you. My goal is to create a space that is warm, deeply supportive, and allows you to be your authentic self. Whether you are navigating ongoing stressors or examining deeper wounds, I wholeheartedly believe in your capacity to heal and grow. Throughout therapy, I am committed to supporting you every step of the way while providing trauma-informed, anti-oppressive care and working to decolonize my practice.
If overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious seem to be your common state of being, or if you are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness, or if despite all your best efforts you can't seem to get from where you are to where you want to be, leaving you feeling stuck; then therapy can provide you with a safe space to be seen, heard, and understood. We can uncover the root of why you are stuck and struggling, and discover the innate wellness and wisdom that resides within you, which can help create a new way of being in the present, so that your future can look like what you desire.
If overwhelmed, stressed out, and anxious seem to be your common state of being, or if you are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness, or if despite all your best efforts you can't seem to get from where you are to where you want to be, leaving you feeling stuck; then therapy can provide you with a safe space to be seen, heard, and understood. We can uncover the root of why you are stuck and struggling, and discover the innate wellness and wisdom that resides within you, which can help create a new way of being in the present, so that your future can look like what you desire.
Life rarely goes according to plan, and in our most difficult times, many of us have not had the support and tools needed to navigate losses, transitions, and traumas. My role is to help you find your way through hardship, while expanding your capacity to meet challenges from a place of resilience and acceptance. Your struggles are not due to your own inadequacy; rather, I believe all behaviour makes sense on some level, when viewed from the right perspective. I work from a holistic stance that accounts for the individual, cultural, and societal factors affecting each of us uniquely, and therefore requires a personalized approach.
Life rarely goes according to plan, and in our most difficult times, many of us have not had the support and tools needed to navigate losses, transitions, and traumas. My role is to help you find your way through hardship, while expanding your capacity to meet challenges from a place of resilience and acceptance. Your struggles are not due to your own inadequacy; rather, I believe all behaviour makes sense on some level, when viewed from the right perspective. I work from a holistic stance that accounts for the individual, cultural, and societal factors affecting each of us uniquely, and therefore requires a personalized approach.
Building connections with ourselves and others is one of the most important components of a fulfilling life. It is perhaps the only genuine way to heal ourselves and this world. However, negative messages from the world and our past experiences/ traumas can often make us feel like we are not good enough or unable to cope. This self-doubt and nervous system dysregulation can make it difficult to form meaningful connections and enjoy life the way we want to, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused, or stuck.
Building connections with ourselves and others is one of the most important components of a fulfilling life. It is perhaps the only genuine way to heal ourselves and this world. However, negative messages from the world and our past experiences/ traumas can often make us feel like we are not good enough or unable to cope. This self-doubt and nervous system dysregulation can make it difficult to form meaningful connections and enjoy life the way we want to, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, confused, or stuck.
I try to leave my assumptions at the door when it comes to your experiences, identities, communities, and cultures. I get to be curious about what these feel like and mean to you. I care about your stories. The stories we hold about ourselves shape us, and we have the power to reimagine our lives by reinterpreting and bringing new meanings into our experiences.
Using your own values, you can shape the story you make moving forward, improving your relationships with yourself, your loved ones, and your communities.
I try to leave my assumptions at the door when it comes to your experiences, identities, communities, and cultures. I get to be curious about what these feel like and mean to you. I care about your stories. The stories we hold about ourselves shape us, and we have the power to reimagine our lives by reinterpreting and bringing new meanings into our experiences.
Using your own values, you can shape the story you make moving forward, improving your relationships with yourself, your loved ones, and your communities.
It can be hard to retain your emotional balance when you face challenges. Sometimes the first step to finding solid ground is talking about it with someone who understands. My goal is to offer this by listening to your story with care and sensitivity, helping you to uncover your inner wisdom.
I believe safe and caring relationships (with people, and nature) are essential to personal growth and resilience. My approach to therapy is practical and tailored to what you need to strengthen these relationships. This may include exploring your defenses, values, strengths and what you find meaningful to support you on your journey.
It can be hard to retain your emotional balance when you face challenges. Sometimes the first step to finding solid ground is talking about it with someone who understands. My goal is to offer this by listening to your story with care and sensitivity, helping you to uncover your inner wisdom.
I believe safe and caring relationships (with people, and nature) are essential to personal growth and resilience. My approach to therapy is practical and tailored to what you need to strengthen these relationships. This may include exploring your defenses, values, strengths and what you find meaningful to support you on your journey.
Explore within. Create connection. Ignite potential. I work with teens (17+) and adults, along with all levels of athletes & performers - from leisure to elite high performance, along with Canadian National Team athletes. I help clients overcome obstacles of heightened stress due to anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem, confidence, body image, self-harm, grief & loss, performance blocks, motivational issues and life/sport transitions. These issues act as barriers to achieving their goals and keeps them stuck in patterns that don't serve their happiness or success.
Explore within. Create connection. Ignite potential. I work with teens (17+) and adults, along with all levels of athletes & performers - from leisure to elite high performance, along with Canadian National Team athletes. I help clients overcome obstacles of heightened stress due to anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem, confidence, body image, self-harm, grief & loss, performance blocks, motivational issues and life/sport transitions. These issues act as barriers to achieving their goals and keeps them stuck in patterns that don't serve their happiness or success.
Alia Ziesman Counselling (Individual &
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MA
5 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
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. Over the long-term, 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. Over the long-term, 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.
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.
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.
I am a social worker with 30 years of experience supporting people through all stages of life. My trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens was developed providing community-based care for the first 10 years. Over the past 20 years I was a psychotherapist at UofG Counselling Services and a sessional instructor for resilience and wellbeing at OVC. I care deeply about humans and am dedicated to providing a safe, empathic, and trusting environment. I am honoured to be in a profession that allows me to be of service to others in their journey of acceptance, understanding, healing, and growth.
I am a social worker with 30 years of experience supporting people through all stages of life. My trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens was developed providing community-based care for the first 10 years. Over the past 20 years I was a psychotherapist at UofG Counselling Services and a sessional instructor for resilience and wellbeing at OVC. I care deeply about humans and am dedicated to providing a safe, empathic, and trusting environment. I am honoured to be in a profession that allows me to be of service to others in their journey of acceptance, understanding, healing, and growth.
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.
Tara Cardiff — Trauma Therapy & Somatics
Occupational Therapist, MA, (Psych), BSc(OT)
Guelph, ON N1H
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or cumulative stress, and want to develop a sense of well-being and emotional stability. Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I use somatic psychotherapy and transpersonal therapy in healing trauma, including developmental trauma.
Somatic therapy is a gentle, experiential approach that integrates awareness of body sensations and movement impulses. This allows the body, mind and emotions to heal from trauma, so you can feel more connected and engaged in your life.
I work with people who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or cumulative stress, and want to develop a sense of well-being and emotional stability. Going beyond traditional talk therapy, I use somatic psychotherapy and transpersonal therapy in healing trauma, including developmental trauma.
Somatic therapy is a gentle, experiential approach that integrates awareness of body sensations and movement impulses. This allows the body, mind and emotions to heal from trauma, so you can feel more connected and engaged in your life.
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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.