Geriatric Therapists in Markham, ON
Dr. Weijia Tan is a Registered Social Worker at the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She has a PhD from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. Weijia works as a psychotherapy counsellor at HopeWoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services; she also works at the University of Toronto as a research coordinator and course instructor. Weijia practices in English and Mandarin.
Dr. Weijia Tan is a Registered Social Worker at the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She has a PhD from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. Weijia works as a psychotherapy counsellor at HopeWoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services; she also works at the University of Toronto as a research coordinator and course instructor. Weijia practices in English and Mandarin.
Sometimes life is overwhelming. Getting to mental health appointments can be even more overwhelming. There are work and family demands, little time for everything and you may feel exhausted. You may be a young professional navigating the workforce for the first time. You may be navigating the medical care system and struggling to know if you can manage work after a short-term leave and considering a career change. You may want life to be more manageable, enjoyable and less stressful to keep your life spark strong. Spitha Wellness caters to home-bound, and highly busy individuals who can benefit from virtual appointments.
Sometimes life is overwhelming. Getting to mental health appointments can be even more overwhelming. There are work and family demands, little time for everything and you may feel exhausted. You may be a young professional navigating the workforce for the first time. You may be navigating the medical care system and struggling to know if you can manage work after a short-term leave and considering a career change. You may want life to be more manageable, enjoyable and less stressful to keep your life spark strong. Spitha Wellness caters to home-bound, and highly busy individuals who can benefit from virtual appointments.
People who appear to manage life on the surface yet feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not like themselves often come to my practice. Many are dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, low mood, sleep difficulties, or work-related challenges. I work to identify what is maintaining these patterns and use structured, evidence-based strategies to support meaningful, lasting change.
People who appear to manage life on the surface yet feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not like themselves often come to my practice. Many are dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, low mood, sleep difficulties, or work-related challenges. I work to identify what is maintaining these patterns and use structured, evidence-based strategies to support meaningful, lasting change.
You may be navigating a life transition, illness, family/relationship stress or be in a time of grief. During these times of crises, our fears, shame, and self-doubt can creep in, which can leave us feeling lonely, isolated, and stuck. It can all feel overwhelming.
Many of those I work with feel overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or disconnected from themselves and their relationships. You may be looking for support that feels compassionate, relational, and culturally responsive during a time of change.
You may be navigating a life transition, illness, family/relationship stress or be in a time of grief. During these times of crises, our fears, shame, and self-doubt can creep in, which can leave us feeling lonely, isolated, and stuck. It can all feel overwhelming.
Many of those I work with feel overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or disconnected from themselves and their relationships. You may be looking for support that feels compassionate, relational, and culturally responsive during a time of change.
Nicole Meng | Accepting New Clients | Reduced Fee
Pre-Licensed Professional, RPN, M.D., Ph.D.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You have the capacity for growth and healing, even in the midst of challenges and pain. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, others, or their sense of direction. My approach is warm, culturally sensitive, and collaborative, creating a space where you can slow down, be seen, and feel supported as you begin to heal.
You have the capacity for growth and healing, even in the midst of challenges and pain. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, others, or their sense of direction. My approach is warm, culturally sensitive, and collaborative, creating a space where you can slow down, be seen, and feel supported as you begin to heal.
Accepting NEW Clients - Life can look “fine” on the outside while feeling anything but on the inside. My approach is to create a calm, non-judgmental space where you can pause, breathe, and untangle what’s really going on beneath the surface. Whether you’re navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, or a sense of disconnection from yourself, we’ll work together to understand your patterns and build emotional safety from the inside out. Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you — it’s about helping you reconnect with your body, values, and capacity to feel grounded again.
Accepting NEW Clients - Life can look “fine” on the outside while feeling anything but on the inside. My approach is to create a calm, non-judgmental space where you can pause, breathe, and untangle what’s really going on beneath the surface. Whether you’re navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, or a sense of disconnection from yourself, we’ll work together to understand your patterns and build emotional safety from the inside out. Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you — it’s about helping you reconnect with your body, values, and capacity to feel grounded again.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with self-doubt, or navigating a life transition? Maybe you find yourself overthinking, feeling disconnected, or wondering why things feel harder than they should. You don’t have to go through it alone.
I understand how difficult it can be to navigate these challenges alone. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I offer a supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with self-doubt, or navigating a life transition? Maybe you find yourself overthinking, feeling disconnected, or wondering why things feel harder than they should. You don’t have to go through it alone.
I understand how difficult it can be to navigate these challenges alone. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I offer a supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Living with constant worry, perfectionism, or intense fears can be exhausting. You might find yourself overthinking, placing pressure on yourself to meet unrealistically high standards, avoiding situations, or struggling with intrusive thoughts that are causing you significant distress. I support adults & teens experiencing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, & other mental health concerns. A person-centered approach is at the core of my work. I believe change through therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, accepted, & supported.
Living with constant worry, perfectionism, or intense fears can be exhausting. You might find yourself overthinking, placing pressure on yourself to meet unrealistically high standards, avoiding situations, or struggling with intrusive thoughts that are causing you significant distress. I support adults & teens experiencing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, & other mental health concerns. A person-centered approach is at the core of my work. I believe change through therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, accepted, & supported.
You’ve tried to hold it all together, but lately it feels like the cracks are showing. Maybe you’re feeling disconnected in your relationship, stuck in painful patterns, or haunted by past experiences that won’t stay in the past. You’re tired of pretending everything’s fine when it’s not. You want to feel safe, seen, and understood—whether you're navigating life carrying deep emotional wounds or part of a couple struggling to reconnect. You don’t have to face this alone. Healing is possible, and you're not broken—just human.
You’ve tried to hold it all together, but lately it feels like the cracks are showing. Maybe you’re feeling disconnected in your relationship, stuck in painful patterns, or haunted by past experiences that won’t stay in the past. You’re tired of pretending everything’s fine when it’s not. You want to feel safe, seen, and understood—whether you're navigating life carrying deep emotional wounds or part of a couple struggling to reconnect. You don’t have to face this alone. Healing is possible, and you're not broken—just human.
Counselling is a vulnerable process, whereby we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships. It can be rich, rewarding, and challenging. If you experience anxiety, mood related issues, challenges in relationships, grief, a longing to explore your inner world or navigate stages and changes of life with more ease, you may benefit from connecting with a therapist like me.
Counselling is a vulnerable process, whereby we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships. It can be rich, rewarding, and challenging. If you experience anxiety, mood related issues, challenges in relationships, grief, a longing to explore your inner world or navigate stages and changes of life with more ease, you may benefit from connecting with a therapist like me.
You are here because you are looking for something. Something that either reveals deeper aspects of who you are or shows that you are attempting to learn more about yourself. Being human is a messy journey filled with highs and lows, fears, stresses, and anxieties. Let's journey together as we navigate life's challenges and see what life can offer you. My experience is expansive as it ranges from therapy in the health care setting, to private therapy and supporting trauma clients. I have worked with a variety of clients but not limited to, mental health, palliative care, bereavement support, and long-term care clients.
You are here because you are looking for something. Something that either reveals deeper aspects of who you are or shows that you are attempting to learn more about yourself. Being human is a messy journey filled with highs and lows, fears, stresses, and anxieties. Let's journey together as we navigate life's challenges and see what life can offer you. My experience is expansive as it ranges from therapy in the health care setting, to private therapy and supporting trauma clients. I have worked with a variety of clients but not limited to, mental health, palliative care, bereavement support, and long-term care clients.
Tamara's Piano Studio and Music Therapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP ARCT, RMT BMT, MTA NMT
Markham, ON L3T
Tamara’s Piano Studio and Music Therapy Services (TPSMTS) is a primarily pediatric, neurodiversity-affirming and embracing private practice specializing in 1:1 adapted music lessons and music therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. Our team caters to the client's strengths and needs by establishing rapport, developing lasting relationships, and presuming competence at all times. We provide individualized treatment plans and interventions within a highly nurturing, motivating, and encouraging musical environment.
Tamara’s Piano Studio and Music Therapy Services (TPSMTS) is a primarily pediatric, neurodiversity-affirming and embracing private practice specializing in 1:1 adapted music lessons and music therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. Our team caters to the client's strengths and needs by establishing rapport, developing lasting relationships, and presuming competence at all times. We provide individualized treatment plans and interventions within a highly nurturing, motivating, and encouraging musical environment.
Relationships form the foundation of our lives, and boy can they be challenging. Maybe your relationships - and your life - are being impacted by core beliefs which no longer serve you but are difficult to shake. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, hurt, anger, regret, sadness, grief, guilt, shame, or unworthiness. Or maybe you have been othered, marginalized, or traumatized. Maybe you are feeling ready to look more closely at what's hard. I am a witness and a co-explorer of what is true for you - and what you want. I notice your strength, courage, and tenacity, and wisdom, which you may take for grant.
Relationships form the foundation of our lives, and boy can they be challenging. Maybe your relationships - and your life - are being impacted by core beliefs which no longer serve you but are difficult to shake. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, hurt, anger, regret, sadness, grief, guilt, shame, or unworthiness. Or maybe you have been othered, marginalized, or traumatized. Maybe you are feeling ready to look more closely at what's hard. I am a witness and a co-explorer of what is true for you - and what you want. I notice your strength, courage, and tenacity, and wisdom, which you may take for grant.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward? Perhaps you’re struggling with stress, low mood, grief, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, gambling addiction, or the pressures of adjusting to a new stage of life or a new country. Karyn works with young adults and adults who want a safe, supportive space to feel heard and understood. Together, you’ll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, build healthier coping strategies, and work toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward? Perhaps you’re struggling with stress, low mood, grief, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, gambling addiction, or the pressures of adjusting to a new stage of life or a new country. Karyn works with young adults and adults who want a safe, supportive space to feel heard and understood. Together, you’ll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, build healthier coping strategies, and work toward greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, or family stress? Perhaps you’re navigating a major life transition and want guidance in finding your way forward. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, or family stress? Perhaps you’re navigating a major life transition and want guidance in finding your way forward. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported.
Enter a place of hope, non- judgment, and solutions. I will assist you concretely, to explore issues, learn lessons, empower yourself and create the life journey of your dreams. My intervention draws upon over 30 years of clinical experience and encompasses Solution Focused, Insight Oriented, EMDR, CBT and many other proven techniques and therapeutic approaches. I am a cancer survivor and can 100% help you transform "fear" to "faith". With your physical conditions, addictions, anxiety/panic, depression, trauma, marital, divorce relationship and other issues, you will see that your past, internal dialogue, thoughts and communication skills are key.
Enter a place of hope, non- judgment, and solutions. I will assist you concretely, to explore issues, learn lessons, empower yourself and create the life journey of your dreams. My intervention draws upon over 30 years of clinical experience and encompasses Solution Focused, Insight Oriented, EMDR, CBT and many other proven techniques and therapeutic approaches. I am a cancer survivor and can 100% help you transform "fear" to "faith". With your physical conditions, addictions, anxiety/panic, depression, trauma, marital, divorce relationship and other issues, you will see that your past, internal dialogue, thoughts and communication skills are key.
Do you feel overwhelmed in life? Do you put others first, say yes when you want to say no, or keep quiet to avoid conflict. Maybe you feel lost in this fast paced world, or you're moving through a big life transition, grieving a loss, or navigating the impact of addiction in your family. I help individuals who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or lost reconnect with themselves in order to create a purposeful way of living.
Do you feel overwhelmed in life? Do you put others first, say yes when you want to say no, or keep quiet to avoid conflict. Maybe you feel lost in this fast paced world, or you're moving through a big life transition, grieving a loss, or navigating the impact of addiction in your family. I help individuals who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or lost reconnect with themselves in order to create a purposeful way of living.
Accepting NEW patients in Mandarin & English. Finding a balance between different cultural expectations, life transitions, or chronic health challenges can feel incredibly isolating. I provide a collaborative, culturally responsive space for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, and relationship or cross-cultural stressors. Whether you are dealing with the emotional impact of a long-term illness or trying to make sense of complex family and identity dynamics, your experiences are unique. Together, we will honor your existing strengths and resilience, working at a pace that feels safe and meaningful for you.
Accepting NEW patients in Mandarin & English. Finding a balance between different cultural expectations, life transitions, or chronic health challenges can feel incredibly isolating. I provide a collaborative, culturally responsive space for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, and relationship or cross-cultural stressors. Whether you are dealing with the emotional impact of a long-term illness or trying to make sense of complex family and identity dynamics, your experiences are unique. Together, we will honor your existing strengths and resilience, working at a pace that feels safe and meaningful for you.
Ms. Koon-chee Grace Chan (preferred to be called Grace) received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her Master's degree in Counselling from the University of South Australia. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker in Ontario and is an experienced mental health practitioner. She obtained an Advanced Certificate of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Complex Disorders from the University of Toronto and is a member of the Canadian Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Association. She is also a member of Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association.
Ms. Koon-chee Grace Chan (preferred to be called Grace) received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her Master's degree in Counselling from the University of South Australia. She is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker in Ontario and is an experienced mental health practitioner. She obtained an Advanced Certificate of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Complex Disorders from the University of Toronto and is a member of the Canadian Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Association. She is also a member of Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association.
Experiencing loss in life is 100% going to happen—it's either already happened or it’s coming. Death, the breakdown of a relationship/divorce, partner loss, a terminal diagnosis, cultural differences, or the slow anticipatory grief of a loved one or pet fading—whatever it is, your $h!T is upside down. These things change you. You’re not who you were before & you can’t go back.
Caregivers, grievers, partners, and couples—whether you’re navigating illness together or cultural differences—I’m here. We talk honestly about: death, grief, identity and meaning.
No sugarcoating. Just real conversations and space to find your way forward.
Experiencing loss in life is 100% going to happen—it's either already happened or it’s coming. Death, the breakdown of a relationship/divorce, partner loss, a terminal diagnosis, cultural differences, or the slow anticipatory grief of a loved one or pet fading—whatever it is, your $h!T is upside down. These things change you. You’re not who you were before & you can’t go back.
Caregivers, grievers, partners, and couples—whether you’re navigating illness together or cultural differences—I’m here. We talk honestly about: death, grief, identity and meaning.
No sugarcoating. Just real conversations and space to find your way forward.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.