Therapists in London, ON

Welcome and thank you for considering me for your therapist. I believe that therapy is best thought of as a means of becoming the best possible version of yourself; this requires vulnerability, bravery, and a willingness to change or explore new ways to interact with the world, the people we care about, and ourselves. I am an integrative therapist who is collaborative, responsive, trauma informed, and YOU centred in my approach. I am committed to providing a space that is supportive, empowering, non-judgmental, and that recognizes the strengths you have or want to build on.

I work with adults, families and children impacted by trauma, loss and other life challenges. Having worked for years surrounded by trauma and alongside first responders, I discovered that healing often begins with taking a moment for yourself and having support of someone who can help us navigate the pain. It is natural to feel a bit anxious or unsure when seeking support at first. Envision our sessions like a friendly conversation where we tackle difficult issues using the tools I have, but always strive to leave feeling a bit lighter and more grounded than before.

I am a clinical social worker with knowledge and experience working with children, adolescents (including their parents/families) and adults. I have over 12 years’ experience working various roles in mental health including clinical private practice, education, and residential treatment. I have provided support to those struggling with complex and attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, general stress, family conflict, school struggles, PTSD, self-harm/suicide, and those simply wishing to improve their emotional well-being or enhance skill development.

**Accepting New Referrals Call for Free Consultation** Do you feel like your child is always angry or refusing to listen? Are you feeling frustrated with trying to connect with your child? Wondering why you keep having the SAME arguments over and over? Are you in a relationship with your child and don't know how to get the good times back? Finding a Counsellor is scary and overwhelming, I"m here to take the pressure off and relate to you in a way you can connect with for meaningful change.

As a therapist, reunification counsellor, mediator, parenting coordinator, and collaboratively trained professional, I specialize in offering a full range of therapeutic and alternative forms of conflict resolution to families in dispute. Regardless as to where you are in the lifecycle of your family or separation process, parents are assisted to identify their concerns, learn to address their needs, and to separate those needs from the needs of their children. Parents are encouraged to hear their children's voices and to embrace their roles responsibly as the adult decision makers charged with storying their children's legacy.

People often come for therapy as they are hurting or distressed and they have found that they are confused about how to move forward. They can be worried about someone else, are having difficulty with relationships with their spouse, children, or coworkers. Some people prefer to attend therapy on their own, while others wish to include the family member they are concerned about. I see people with depression, anxiety, attention difficulties, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance abuse, adjustment issues (separation and divorce).

Judith Alexis Craig is a registered social worker, therapist, facilitator, and consultant specializing in trauma-informed, healing-centred care. She supports children, young people, and families of all genders and sexual orientations, using an intersectional and anti-racist approach. Judith collaborates with clients to develop tailored strategies and tools to help them navigate complex social and emotional challenges.

I offer talk, art therapy and play-based counselling and psychotherapy for children, youth and families. One of my core beliefs is that, like a compass trying to find its true north, everyone intuitively orientates towards health. I am respectful of each participant's unique journey back to health and wholeness. Most extended insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for psychotherapy services.

I believe we all dream to live lives of more and lives of less. More: happiness, peace, achieving meaningful goals, and joy in relationships. The opposite is also true, we seek lives with less. Less: stress, negative coping, anger, and disconnection. Are you one of millions of new Canadians trapped between 2 worlds? Is it time to create your own life? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or relationship issues that never seem to change; growing up "fine but feeling empty", or loveless parenting, do you want to change how you parent your own child--all of which can hold you back or instill panic. Small steps can feel overwhelming.

You’re getting calls from the school about your child. That’s if he even makes it to school. Your sweet little baby is almost unrecognizable. She hates herself, she hates you, and you’re an idiot for trying to help. He spends most of his time in his room glued to the phone or yelling at you. And you can’t figure out what’s going on. Or maybe you're struggling issues around parenting, post-partum issues, or your own relationships. Your anxiety is out of control, you feel hopeless, you know something has to change. Adulting is hard.

Tina J. Smith & Associates supports the "whole family" (children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families). It is our passion to help restore hope and healing by walking a journey alongside you. Everyone is faced with suffering in their life, and "at times" this suffering seems overwhelming. Counselling and psychotherapy provide an opportunity to gain insight, tools, and treatment toward restoration and healing. We believe hope and healing are greater when individuals, couples, and families receive care and support from our specialized therapists from within our "family team."

We are all on a journey, our own journey. Sometimes that journey has bumps, twists, turns, and roadblocks that are super tough. Having someone to ride along beside you on your journey, even just for a short time, can be helpful. I have 24+ years experience supporting young people with a variety of struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, stress, behavioural struggles, emotional regulation, self-esteem, authentic self, parent-child relationships, and substance abuse. I love to walk young people through the exploration of their story and to encourage them to become the best version of themselves.

As an experienced social worker and adoptive parent of three, I've spent 15 years in the child welfare system, supporting children, youth, and adults of all genders and orientations. My passion lies in helping those touched by adoption, whether they're adoptees, adoptive parents, or birth/kinship families. My expertise however extends beyond adoption, addressing life's various challenges, including identity, relationships, and self-discovery. I also help clients with challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, grief, loss, and trauma.

I seek to serve my clients in a manner which honors the whole person; body, mind and spirit. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a process of learning and unfolding for the client as well as the therapist. My varied expertise enables me to offer specialized therapeutic tools and skills to reflect and meet the needs and uniqueness of each person.

Thrive Psychotherapy London is a space for people to discover their inner strength and resiliency. As Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers, we believe that every person has the innate ability to cope with the challenges in their lives, but sometimes experiences from the past make it difficult to tap into these abilities. We all take great joy in being able to walk alongside clients throughout their journey towards healing and growth. Each therapist has their own unique approach to therapy and will work with you to feel safe, heard and supported in your therapeutic journey!

It's imperative that individuals realize that they possess the skills and belief that they can manifest the life that they want. We all struggle in reaching our goals, yet it is possible to make small steps with understanding the various parts of ourselves which help, support or tend to block us from achieving our ideal self. Visit us and allow us the opportunity to work with all of you in helping you move forward to a more balanced self.

It is an honour and a privilege to work with people as they identify and explore unhelpful patterns of thoughts, actions and behaviours. We will work together on improving wellbeing and reducing troubling symptoms (anxiety, depression, relationship issues). I utilize a strengths-based, systemic approach and tailor my approach for each client. I often use neuropsychotherapy techniques. There are cognitive explanations for why we make the same mistakes over and over but the good news is that once we become aware of the way we make decisions, we can make healthy, positive changes. I have been in practice for eighteen years.

Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am currently accepting clients who are facing the challenges of mental health diagnoses and substance misuse. I provide evidence-based, specialized approaches to supporting people experiencing complex PTSD, anxiety, depression and other integrative challenges. If your goals include working with an experienced therapist to grow, expand, and gain the skills necessary to achieve your wellness, I will provide you effective support. My services are geared to assist the general public, as well as First Nations, and culturally diverse communities seeking support for healing, recovery and wellness.

Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and not sure of what to do? You are not alone because most people experience psychological issues from time to time in life and need help in resolving these challenges. Seeking professional help is pertinent in attaining and maintaining optimal mental health. I utilize both long-term and brief interventions approach to meet clients’ unique needs. I perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to clients' needs. I work from a strength based, trauma informed framework, evidence-based practices and committed to an anti-oppressive approach.