Parenting Therapists in Markham, ON

Now accepting in-person and virtual clients / Green Life Counseling offers individual, couple and family therapy for adolescents and adults in Ontario. We are Registered Psychotherapists, and Social Workers who are regulated, qualified, and experienced. Looking forward to the opportunity to develop a therapeutic relationship with you and work alongside you on your personal journey. For further information or online booking, pls visit www.greenlifecounseling.com

I am a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over twenty years of experience. I compassionately work with individuals, couples, and groups on their journey to healing. I believe that psychotherapy is based on providing a warm, safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions and needs. I have created various programs to creatively unlock our innate wisdom and navigate life with greater ease and flow. With a special interest in parenting , fertility, and inner child work, I believe our journey is to awaken the possibility in each of us.

Sometimes being a parent comes with challenges you never expected to face. You may find yourself going from one crisis to another or doubting yourself at every turn. Perhaps in the past, you were able to cope well with issues as they arose, but now you are feeling stuck and frustrated. If you are ready to regain your hope and get your family life back on track, email me, so we can set a time to explore working together.

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

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.

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?

Life handed me lemons. Can I "make lemonade "? ​Yes, you can. You have what it takes! As a therapist I'm of the belief that we have the internal resources to be able to generate positivity and resilience to bring us through tough times. I am here to guide.

I work with children and adolescents 4-12 years of age who are experiencing difficult life situations such as anxiety, divorce/separation, loss, trauma, anger, school issues, poor self-esteem. I also provide a parent -based treatment called SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for children and adolescents with anxiety and OCD. Parent consultations also provided.

Many of us find ourselves stuck in a challenging life situation at times. Whether mental health issues are present or not, we all deserve to be heard and helped. If you are going through difficult times, such as a high conflict separation or if you are a struggling single parent , reaching out is the first step to healing.

Ms. Koonchee 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.

Life can be full of joy, connection and meaning. It can also be stressful, challenging and wounding. All of us at one time or another can benefit from a safe, supportive place where we can feel heard and guided as we heal or find solutions that are best for us. Minni Sharma (RP) and Kim Hood (RSW) are happy to offer such a place. We will assist you by providing the tools and skills to manage the stressors in your life. Through our non-judgmental and empowering approach, we will assist you in connecting with your own strengths and resilience.

I help you cope with anxiety and depression. I do this in stages. The first stage is to offer tools to regulate your emotions before they become unmanageable and lead to panic attacks or isolation. In the second stage I help you discover things about yourself that you are not fully aware of. With this self discovery, you will understand WHY you do what you do in life, HOW you became the person that you are today and HOW to transform certain aspects of yourself that no longer serve you to become the amazing person you were born to be.

I have worked with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings. I am experienced in working with individuals of all ages who are battling with childhood traumas (sexual/physical abuse), and who struggle with a variety of mental health issues such as Tourettes, ADHD/ADD, Fetal Alcohol Effect, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and OCD. I have over a decade of experience working with families in crisis, parent /teen conflict, relationship/marriage difficulties, custody/access conflict, addictions, survivors of sexual/physical abuse, depression, and anger management issues.

Are you in a newer relationship and doubting which direction things are going in? Have you and your partner been facing increased levels of conflict that you are finding more challenging to resolve ? Are you and your partner wondering how to restore things to where they once were? Are you and your partner up against a looming threat of separation and either don't want to give up on the relationship or want to separate in respectful ways that can benefit everyone ?

Compassionate support is here! I have been of service to the community for over 20 years including working at a women's shelter, rape crisis centre, high schools, and hospices. I work with clients in the areas of couples, divorce/separation, stress management, anxiety, depression, bereavement, blended/step-families, cross-cultural issues, and healthy relationships. I use solution focused techniques and mindfulness strategies to guide my clients to build their own "tool box" with skills to assist them through difficult emotions, situations and life events. *VIRTUAL counselling available* .

I am a registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Couple and Family, and an approved supervision of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, I am also a Registered Play Therapist and a supervisor and a Certified Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist. I have a PhD in Counselling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University and University of Ottawa. I have more than 15 years of clinical experience in psychotherapy, and has been providing individual, couple and family therapy and play therapy to couples, families, adults, children and teenagers.

Has COVID has made life for you or your family harder? Are cyber bullying, online addiction, increased anxiety and depression becoming a problem? Do you have concerns about ADHD, Autism, or other developmental conditions? Parents often struggle to understand their own feelings and emotions when they see their child in pain. Many of the troubling behaviours that we see are really cries for help and support. Children and teenagers experience stresses that didn’t exist only a short time ago and need our help. We are living in challenging times and the good news is that help is available both online and in person.

Accepting New Clients In Person and Online. I offer a warm, client-centered, conversational approach that does not feel clinical. Using my experience and extensive training, I can help you gently break free of anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum, personality disorders, OCD, and relationship issues. I use evidence-based techniques such as CBT and EFT to help you understand your emotions and actions. By establishing healthy thinking patterns, effective coping skills, mastering feelings, and advanced interpersonal skills, you take back control over your life and happiness.

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.