Parenting Therapists in Markham, ON

I am a dynamic, highly skilled, and dedicated psychotherapist. I have over 25 years experience working successfully with individuals, couples, and families. I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help when we’re struggling and how important it is to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. In our therapy together your strengths and resilience are honoured. You will be listened to, respected, and supported without judgement. You may come to understand coping strategies you've used to manage difficulties and decide to explore new ways to face challenges. My clients are adults of all ages, and youth.

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.

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.

Do you have anxiety about your pregnancy or stress about raising your child that affects your mental health? You are not alone! Pregnancy is meant to be a happy time of our lives - a new milestone and a new beginning; however, for many, it can also be a trigger of past negative experiences and be quite challenging at times. It is overwhelming trying to deal with stress and anxiety while you are pregnant. It feels like you have tried everything but things are still not getting better. Although stress is a natural response to challenges, it can take its toll on your mental health when it persists for too long.

Hiranmayi has over 9 years of experience supporting Individuals, families, youths and children with behavioural issues, ADHD, Anxiety, ADD, Autism, developmental disabilities, depression, eating disorder, Suicidal ideations, Anorexia, self-harm, bipolar, parenting issues, separation anxiety, social anxiety, etc. Over the years, Hiranmayi has created programs to help children, youths and adults with behavioural disorders not only learn ways of dealing with everyday struggles but also enhance social skills and manage behaviour. Hiranmayi has experience working collaboratively in teams both in community agencies and School boards.

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

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 have training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parent /child conflict, trouble at school, ADHD, parenting and general coping with stress at home and at work. My work is grounded on the principles of attachment, trauma and neurobiology. My approach is a balance of acceptance and change; ensuring to be client-centred while being firm and challenging at the same time. Each client is an individual and I will work with you to tailor a treatment program that meets your needs. Ultimately my goal is to work myself out of a job, meaning your goals have been met and you don’t need me anymore.

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?

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.

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.

Kaitlin has over 13 years of experience supporting families, youths and children with behavioural issues, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Autism, Brain injuries, developmental disabilities, depression, eating disorder, Anorexia, self-harm, bipolar, suicidal ideation, parenting issues, separation anxiety, social anxiety, etc. Over the years, Kaitlin has created and run programs to help children and youth with behavioural disorders not only learn ways of dealing with everyday struggles but also enhance social skills and manage behaviour. Kaitlin has experience working collaboratively in teams both in community agencies and Schools.

I am a full professor of psychology and a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying), experienced in helping and treatment of individuals with problems such as attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, overthinking, fear, anger management, traumatic experiences, stress management, couples and partners with conflicts, pre-marriage and marriage counselling, relationship problems and breakup, parenting , parent education, parent -teen challenges, game management, child through divorce, personality problems, and lack of self-esteem and self-confidence. I do personality assessments.

Mehdi Lotfalizadeh (M.Sc., C.Psych.) received his master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Iran Medical Sciences University in 1991. He worked as a clinical psychologist in Iran till 2000. His practice included providing psychological services in rehabilitation centres with pain patients, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy with emotional disorders, parenting and behavioral management workshops for parents. He also worked as an instructor in various universities in Iran, completed several research projects and presented at many conferences.

With over two decades of experience in mental health and psychotherapy services, I specialize in working with tweens, teens, adults and families across a range of mental health and wellness areas including: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Stress Management, School Based Challenges, Parenting , Relationship difficulties, etc.

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.

Having practiced as a Clinical Psychologist overseas for 20 years, I am very familiar with all kinds of conditions. If you are having relationship with your spouse or others, I can help. You might be stressed out trying to parent your children, whatever age they maybe and esp for offsprings who have ADHD, Autism or learning problems, I love to help. Or you maybe depressed, anxious, wanting to work out your inner issues so that you can be a happy person, I am here to give you a hand. Or you might have a lot of pain/stress in your life, with various kinds of addictions not knowing where to do, I am here to help you find your way out.

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.