Adults Therapists in Markham, ON

Taking the first step to feeling better is always scary. I have been privileged to walk along side many individuals on their journey to improved health and well-being. My clinical work focuses on children, adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of difficulties. I tailor treatments to work with your specific needs and help you develop skills and strategies to make positive changes in your life. I welcome all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and/or socioeconomic status.

For nearly 20 years, I have had the privilege of counselling children, youth, adults and families to support overall coping, resiliency, positive change, healing and growth. I have provided counselling in various settings to support clients with issues related to stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, communication, family and relationship dynamics, as well as traumatic life experiences.

Do you feel like you are struggling with symptoms of Anxiety or Depression or experience feelings that have become overwhelming, cause physical symptoms, and you’re feeling sad or miserable most of the time over a long period of time? Do you struggle with body image issues? or find yourself asking what you can do, as a parent, to resolve conflicts and arguments with your kids? and if your child was diagnosed with ADHD, how can you help them cope with difficulties at school, socially and at home?

Veronica's counselling approach is to provide a secured, comfortable, empathic, understanding and confidential environment for clients to express their personal issues. She uses eclectic counselling models such as family systems therapy, brief solution focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, narrative therapy, art therapy, emotional focused therapy etc., to counsel clients.

Mental health is a process you adopt and use in the pursuit of your chosen goals.” With my knowledge, experience and zeal to endlessly advance in the field of Psychology, I aspire to bring a positive change in the life of one and many. With my extensive experience in therapy with adults , adolescents and children, I strive to provide a safe place for clients to express themselves honestly, get to understand their true feelings, and create a therapeutic journey towards healing with all my clients.

I am a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist providing assessment and psychotherapy to adults . In my clinical work, I am attentive to the therapeutic relationship and value holding a safe and accepting space for my clients that is both collaborative and empowering. I have trained at the doctoral level, with over a decade of experience providing evidenced-based clinical treatment and counselling for a range of psychological disorders and concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, difficult relationships, perfectionism, and self-criticism.

I work from a strength based, insight oriented framework which offers my clients the opportunity to rediscover their self, the strengths they have but have lost the sight of or didn’t get the chance to appreciate. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, LD/ADHD, ASD, low self-esteem; marginalized groups, racial minorities; individuals with identity struggles; people who want to build healthy self-assertion, resilience and an improved and positive relationship with self. I believe a positive and empathic relationship with self allows us the capacity to build meaningful and healthy relationships with people around us.

Life is in a constant state of change. How do you navigate a world that is constantly changing? With the impact of Covid-19, are you waiting for things to be a certain way to be happy? If this resonates with you, you are not alone. My job is to walk alongside you through an integrative and client-centered approach, to build resiliency and strength during these uncertain times.

It’s natural to encounter various forms of difficulties in life, feeling sad, anxious, angry, lonely, stuck, and depressed. Counselling and psychotherapy sessions can help you! These emotions are natural and temporary, I believe all of my clients have their own ability and strengths to gradually overcome and improve. My role as your therapist and your ally is being with you and walk alongside your journey. I am willing to help you to better handle life changes and to make more positive changes. As a member of Hopewoods Psychotherapy, we aim to provide professional mental health services for the Chinese community in Toronto.

"When I is replaced by we, illness becomes wellness." ~Shannon L Adler~ Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve done it before we will start where you feel comfortable. Whether you're just beginning therapy or continuing on your journey, it is important to me that you find someone you can trust. I offer a space to get to know you and where it hurts. A place where all of you is welcome and will be met with acceptance. You can start by telling me about yourself and you will always be the expert on your experience.

**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! We all experience difficulties in our lives & need a caring professional on our side! Booking a therapy session can help to reduce feelings of sadness, loneliness, stress, anxiety & overwhelm. We can help to enhance your toolbox of coping skills that you use to deal with your current thoughts/feelings & help you deal with daily challenges. We can also help to provide you with a sense of purpose, confidence & self efficacy. We take a warm, non-judgmental, collaborative & strengths-based approach to help you tap into your inner resources & ultimately help you become the best version of yourself!

Deciding to make a change requires lots of courage. It requires even more courage and effort to take the first steps towards it. And the fact that you are here reading these lines means that you have already started your journey and I can assist you with the rest. I have several years experience of working in the mental health area and a vast theoretical knowledge of multiple modalities in therapy. In addition to my private practice I also work in the Family Services York Region (FSYR) as a psychotherapist where I work with individuals (including adults , youths, and children), couples, and families and run various groups.

During these unprecedented times, emotional support is needed more than ever. I am here for you, to offer words of comfort during your difficult days and to remind you that there is an alternative to hopelessness and that alternative is purpose. My positive outlook brought me into the world of counselling, where I approach issues in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner. My goal is to compassionately and actively listen to all individuals, helping them through their challenges, enabling them to function confidently and with a new perspective. Over the past 25 years, I have acquired a wide range of experiences.

I work with clinics across the GTA including: WOODBRIDGE, MARKHAM, AJAX, KESWICK & THE OKANAGAN (BC). I specialize in assessment & diagnosis work with children and adults with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, or Autism Spectrum disorders. I have particular expertise diagnosing girls and women on the Autism Spectrum and I am often referred more complex teenage/adult clients. In addition to my clinical work I am also an adjunct professor at Tyndale University.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I am so passionate about providing emotional and psychological supports to adults with different culture and ethnics. If you wish to assess your life style, observe the positive and negative effects of your beliefs on your behaviors,I will be happy to help you. As a result of your observation, if you wish to make changes in light of understanding how thought patterns and life perspectives affect your daily life, I will walk through this path with you.

I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I received my clinical psychology training from the University of Regina and the University of Manitoba. For several years, I have been working with adults suffering with unmanageable anxiety, stress, depression, and difficulty coping with life changes. I have helped people to cope and overcome problems with obsessions, compulsions, intense fears, traumatic experiences, and low self-esteem. I have treated various disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, panic attacks and panic disorder, and adjustment disorders.

Accepting New Clients- As a young adult who is making their way into the professional and adult world, are you finding it harder than you anticipated? You thought this transition would be smooth, but instead, anxiety, stress, low mood, and burnout keep holding you back. Sometimes you wonder if something is wrong with you because of how you feel. Things just can't continue this way. You’re ready to start making choices that are aligned with who you are and what you need, start making yourself a priority, and have a renewed sense of energy and purpose. It's time to live life better than before.

We are a group of interdisciplinary therapists and educators who practice autonomously and collaboratively. Utilizing techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness we provide a highly specialized and integrated approach to many of life's challenges. Our team of highly trained staff provide assessments and treatment for many types of issues in the personal, professional and academic domains. Our services are provided in individual, family and group settings.

No Waiting List, Quick Response. Do you feel anxious and frustrated when things do not work out? Do you have a hard time, you may feel lonely and isolated, and you don’t know who can you turn to? Do you have a safe and non-judgmental space to work with these emotions and challenges? It always takes encouragement and confidence to deal with these, and I believe my skills and experiences could empower you to work through these difficulties to make positive changes together. As a member of Hopewoods Psychotherapy, we aim to provide professional mental health services for the Chinese community in Toronto.

Over 15 years of clinical social work experience working with diverse populations, children, adolescents, adults ; individual, family, group and couple therapy. Focus on mental health and well being, specifically addressing anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, problem-solving, decision making, time management, and organizational skills.