Female Therapists in Markham, ON

As a multiracial woman , I have Black, South Asian, and European ancestry and I approach the therapeutic process from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens. In my practice, my role is to collaboratively work with you to develop ways to feel connected to your authentic self and support you in navigating challenges, through curiosity, compassion, and empowerment. I believe in cultivating a brave space where we can explore environmental, relational, and emotional factors that may be contributing to distress in your life.

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.

Currently, I provide therapy for teens, adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations and overall emotion regulation concerns in both community and hospital settings. Whether these concerns are intensified due to school, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, or loss, I am looking forward to collaboratively working with my clients to alleviate some of their burdens. My approach is solution focused and short term especially for my teen and adolescent clients who are trying to keep up with the demands of school and work.

Currently accepting new clients, I am skilled in various counselling modalities. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults to support them with concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationships, boundaries, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation and trauma. I am trained in Solution-focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Feminist, and Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive Approaches, Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapies (CBT/DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness practice.

Hello. As an Asian immigrant woman , I go through a unique intersection of opportunities and challenges in life. I see strengths, fears, imperfections and lightness in all life transitions and circumstances. My therapy approach is trauma-informed, non-judgemental and exploratory. You don't have to have had professional help before, or know how to put words to the "stuck" you are facing. We can figure that out together. While you will have your therapy goals with me, mine is to hear you deeply, to provide a perspective you might have known but needed to hear.

As a counsellor, my perspective stems from my ethnic background and where I grew up. I am a Chinese-Tibetan woman , a second-generation Indian and a first generation Canadian. I can support people who have experienced a wide range of issues, such as, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, PTSD, hopelessness, post-migration stress, prejudice, racism, ADHD, and gender and identity issues. Additionally, I have also worked with people with Autism and their caregivers as an IBI/ABA therapist.

What kind of person do you want to be? What do you hope to build towards or overcome? What gets in the way, causing you to feel stuck? Whether you or someone you care about is on a grief journey, sorting through past or present challenges (including trauma), dealing with a tough inner critic or facing relational conflict... hope remains! Whether young, old, or somewhere in between, I believe that with meaningful support everyone has the potential to move towards greater joy, hope, purpose, and connection.

Growing up as an East Asian immigrant woman has shaped my life and informed my practice in many ways. Therapy can be a transformative and empowering experience. I will work with you to develop a deep personal awareness and support you on the path toward healing, learning and growing. It is essential to find a therapist that is a good fit for you. We’ll be a good fit if you are motivated, self-reflective and ready to tackle the daunting task of “figuring it all out.”

If you are in the helping profession or a student planning to enter this field and you're struggling to cope with a major life transition or sudden change, high stress levels, burn-out, out-of-control emotions, your relationships with others or yourself, I can help.

As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create a space that is safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental for you to explore any challenges you may be facing. I aim to build a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients, while working collaboratively to help you reach your goals and needs. Together, we can find strategies and tools that can help increase your ability to cope, heal, and grow. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, substance use, self-harm, anger, stress management, and relationship issues. Sessions are offered for adolescents (14+), adults, and couples.

Connecting with Self is a journey of coming home. Self criticism and self-pressuring (which are symptoms of trauma) may get in the way of that journey. Trauma can't be fixed but can be heard, held and contained, so healing can begin. When we can recognize the symptom of trauma in oursleves and others, we begin to see the real person underneath. Trauma not only affects our mood, but also our body. To renegotiate trauma, you can work with someone who not only professionally understands the healing process, but who also walked through the path themselves.

I am so happy you found your way here. Whatever has motivated you to seek help, I am glad you have taken this bold first step in starting your journey. I specialize in working with past childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/self-worth, and relationship issues. Are you someone who has had a difficult childhood which left you feeling unloved and unheard? Someone who tends to be a people pleaser and can't say "no" to others? Are you overly critical with yourself, constantly doubting yourself, feeling unsatisfied in yourself and in your relationships? Someone who fears failure, judgement, rejection and abandonment?

I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker who exclusively work with children and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma. I also help teens in their career development journeys and guide teens and children to build social skills and emotional intelligence as they grow. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in Kitchener, Ontario.

You've been feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, experienced trauma and you've learned to cope by pushing down your feelings and living in survival mode. You're likely tired of trying to keep everything together and worry how much longer you can keep it all afloat. You may feel frustrated, overwhelmed and sick of being afraid or hyper-vigilant to the potential threats around you. You hate how all of this is impacting your relationships and need things to change. You are seeking therapy to find someone who will understand and provide help. You are in the right place and I look forward to supporting you with tools so you can thrive.

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.

Nastaran Adibrad, Ph.D. is a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Canadian Counsellour and Psychotherapist (CCCP) with a specialty in Couple and Family Therapy and 17 years experience. She received her undergraduate degree, B.A in psychotherapy from Esfahan University in 1992, M.A In Psychotherapy from Allameh Tabatabaee University in 1998. She got her Ph.D in psychotherapy from Teacher Training University of Iran in 2004. From 1996 to 2008, she taught at Psychology and Educational Science Department at Esfahan University and Shahid Beheshti University where she had an opportunity to educate many B.A and M.A's students in Iran

“When you create a difference in someone’s life, you not only impact their life, you impact everyone influenced by them throughout their entire lifetime. No act is ever too small. One by one, that is how to make an ocean rise.’’ - Danielle Doby. I believe that your mental health is the vehicle by which you navigate life successfully; and, as a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, with a Master of Social Work, I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families, experiencing mental health issues as a result of current crises or cycles of unresolved generational trauma.

Hi, my name is Youstina and I specialize in individual therapy for teenagers, young adults, and adults experiencing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, ADHD, and/or depression. Feeling constantly overwhelmed, exhausted, worried, or hopeless can prevent you from becoming the person you want to be. Often times, life presents us with challenges and obstacles that no one has ever prepared us for. The most important thing is that you're here because you have the strength to recognize when you need help. Working on your mental health is one of the most important ways to pave your way to a happier and healthier life.