Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Markham, ON

The people who come to me have a wide range of emotional and communication issues. Of course, some of my clients want to strengthen their mental condition such as self-confidence, overcoming anger, overcoming negative thoughts and so on. My specialty is helping and supporting them, and I have done so for many years. I mostly use CBT, mindfulness , yoga therapy and hypnotherapy to help my clients.

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.

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.

We go through different seasons in our life physically and metaphorically. I see myself as an emotional companion to my client's journey through their most challenging seasons. My goal is to support you through the winters of your life, and even inspire you to enjoy them! My therapeutic approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, culturally-inclusive, LGBTQ2S+ allied, body and sex positive, nonjudgmental, and strength-based, as to ensure that you feel safe enough to be yourself. I see healing as a creative, personal, and non-linear process in which we gain insight over our lived experiences.

Elle is committed to helping clients heal. She works from various modalities to help integrate various aspects of the personality to overcome a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, personality issues, relationship issues and chronic pain. Elle's ultimate goal is to assist others to use their inner wisdom to make changes that promote lasting happiness and authentic power.

Do you or does your child suffer with ADHD or are you concerned that they may have a learning/intellectual disability and are not sure what steps to take? Have you suffered trauma or abuse and are trying to cope? Do you feel anxious, depressed or lost and feel hopeless? Do you struggle with conflict resolution and interpersonal relationships? Are you interested in CBT, Mindfulness based approaches to therapy including meditation, breathing techniques and art therapy? If this sounds familiar, please reach out and feel confident that you will be seen and heard.

I offer remote psychotherapy to help you manage any arising issues and provide you with comforting space while we explore the possibility to restore balance in your life. If you are struggling emotionally, these exceptional times are an opportunity to discover what may be blocking your bliss and mental well-being. Together we'll find the way how to support and help you understand your thoughts and feelings or to better your relationship dynamics.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, down, anxious, stressed, or seeking answers? Would you like to improve your health and well-being and create deeper healing, improved relationships, lasting change, and transformation in your life? Perhaps you find yourself lacking time, focus, energy, drive, connection, and have no idea how to start improving things. We all have times in life when we may feel this way. With everything going on in the world these days, it's not easy to not feel this way. But you can finally stop trying to do it all alone now. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.

I approach the therapeutic process with the understanding that most of us have experienced some form of struggle or loss. Some of us carry past trauma and anxieties that can get in the way of achieving our goals, and living a rich, meaningful life. Sometimes even if we have the answers and “tools”, we can find it hard to implement long-term change and make difficult decisions. Family and friends may not fully understand what we're going through. We may fear judgment, or worry that our "stuff" would be a burden to others.

My goal in therapy is to engage in a collaborative relationship that is focused on what you need from therapy. I see you as the expert of yourself and I work with you to facilitate a process of discovery, finding out what you need and using my expertise to help you meet some of those needs. Essentially, my aim in therapy is for you to feel better than you feel now. If you are exhausted, can't do this on your own, and ready for some change in your life then I invite you to contact me today.

Have you found yourself consistently anxious, unable to relax, or lacking control over your emotions? Are you having difficulty coping with stress in a healthy manner? We cannot control all aspects of life, but we can make stress more manageable. My goal is to work together to develop the necessary skills and mindset changes to manage the issues in your life. I will help you become more mindful of the mind and body connection and how it affects you personally. With this knowledge, and through a holistic lens, we will then create goals and help you form skills to fit your personal needs and desired therapeutic outcomes.

Life & relationships can be very challenging, especially when stressors get in the way of us reaching our full potential. Through therapy one can gain skills to navigate these difficult times. Anujah is a Registered Psychotherapist. She holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology and has experience working with adolescents aged 13 -19 & adults of various ages, and cultures in hospitals & communities. Over the years Anujah has worked closely with clients struggling with addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, chronic stress, anger management, parental guidance, and childhood trauma.

Welcome. If you have landed here you are considering support as you navigate the challenges you are currently experiencing. In my psychotherapy practice, I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, motor vehicle trauma, and complex mental health and addictions. I am trained in using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Brief Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness -Based Stress Reduction, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

MA, MSW, RSW with specialization in health and mental health from U of T. For over 28 years I have supported individuals, families in organizational settings and in private practice. I have helped individuals, couples, and families facing issues including situational stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational difficulties, grief, parenting, and marital conflict. My areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorders and related learning differences. I treat individuals with or without a formal diagnosis who share features associated with ASD and struggle with isolation, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety and depressed mood and employment challenges. Services are tailored to address individuals' specific needs.

"Seeking positive change? it's all in the process." I am Kristina and I have over a decade of experience working with diverse individuals, children/youth and families who have experienced trauma, anxious feelings, family and relationship conflict, bullying, crisis, life transitions and the daily stress of life. I support individuals through depression, various forms of anxiety in a client-centered approach. Sessions are not just talk therapy but a holistic service wherein supporting goals such as coping strategies, moving you forward, living a balanced life and resilience are the focus to empower positive change.

I am a registered social worker and a certified couple and family therapist, with over 12 years of experience in counseling, and psychotherapy. I provide counseling to people who are struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, and relationship or sexual issues. I provide therapy to people who are struggling with anger, grief, depression, anxiety, confusion, and trauma as well as marriage, parenting, school or work, and/or settlement Issues. Together we will gently clarify what you need, and I utilize my knowledge and skills to help guide you towards living the rich, full, and meaningful life that you hope for.

I believe that to feel deeply is what makes us human and that we all can benefit from shining light on areas that need more love and compassion on our healing journey. As a first-generation Canadian, I hold space for discussing identity from a strengths-based approach and a critical lens to create new insights into experiences with relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, mood/stress, trauma, and life transitions.

Marriage or trauma, depression or anxiety; seeking help when you are feeling stuck is difficult but necessary in your first step towards change. By equipping yourself with tools that you can add to your "toolbox" of life, you will find ways to overcome difficult situations which can guide you to growth, change or healing. As a registered psychotherapist (RP), my specialty is working with those who have experienced trauma, couples who are experiencing marital difficulties, and individuals that are struggling through mental health issues, especially youth.