Strength-Based Therapists in Milton, ON

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. My passion for supporting people in their healing journey is rooted in a massive stigma around mental health, which I experienced while growing up in Pakistan. I have worked towards raising awareness about maternal and children health issues, pregnancy stress, postpartum depression, and respectful parenting. I provide compassionate, people-centered, and strength-based support to help people cope with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and PTSD, stress, relationship and family issues, grief, etc.

Over the past fifteen years, I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups. As a registered social worker, I use a strength-based approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, difficulties in relationships – including parent / child relationships, struggles with self-esteem, improving coping strategies, and more. My clinical work includes (but is not limited to) working extensively with youth and their families in regards to understanding family culture / dynamics, effective communication, practicing validation, relationship mindfulness skills, and emotion management.

Our mission at Exalted Mind & Wellness is to support individuals in providing psychological, emotional/mental care to heal and improve your life. The name Aliya, translates to "Exalted" "One who climbs upwards", a meaning that has played an important role throughout my journey. When one struggles with mental health concerns, they often feel down and not like themselves; nor may they view themselves in positive regards, our vision is to empower every individual through to "ascend forward" and strengthen their abilities to overcome their mental health challenges, and to start viewing themselves positively climbing upwards.

I am a psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. With over 20 years of experience in academic and clinical settings as a university professor and psychologist, I provide psychological assessments and behavioural and cognitive-behavioural therapy for various child and adolescent mental health concerns. I apply a goal-oriented, strength-based, and non-judgmental approach in my practice to help my clients share their unique life stories that contribute to positive treatment outcomes. I use age-appropriate language and activities to build a strong rapport with children and adolescents.

Are you tired of silently struggling and feeling like no one understands you? Whether you're a newcomer to Canada, navigating career changes, or coping with a life crisis or relationship breakdown, these experiences can be emotionally distressing and disrupt your mental well-being. As a multicultural therapist, I understand the impact of these challenges on individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. During difficult times, your resilience can help you carve a new path forward. My commitment is to help you recognize and trust your inner wisdom and resilience, so that you can live a life that honours your values and passions.

I operate from a strength based approach, using a powerful combination of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) hypnosis and Time Line Therapy®. I work in person and online. We will achieve success by uncovering the unconscious patterns and programming that is keeping you stuck! We work where behaviour, emotions and reactions are actually coming from. Huge shifts happen fast, even when they have been suffering for years. There is a way to heal that is easier and simpler - without talking about all the content, and reliving the pain. Free Consults available online and I will work on a sliding scale in these tough times.

With over a decade of experience as a Registered Psychotherapist, I am dedicated to supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges. Specializing in areas such as life transitions, fertility/infertility, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and work stressors, I bring a wealth of expertise to address diverse concerns. My holistic approach centers around your individual needs and strengths. Employing client-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed, and collaborative perspectives, I integrate techniques from modalities such as neuroscience, emotion regulation, solution-focused, attachment, and Schema therapy.

As a holistic Social Worker, I place a strong emphasis on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of wellness. I work within an inclusive, trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that incorporates principles of intersectionality. Moreover, I practice from a culturally relevant, client-centred, strength-based perspective, centred on a non-judgemental, collaborative approach. With compassion, honesty, warmth, and presence, I hold space for clients to use their innate curiosity and introspection to address the root causes of their challenges, strengthen relationships, and build meaningful connections.

Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or lost? Are you struggling to keep up with the changes in your life? Maybe you’re struggling to find the words to describe what you’re going through. If this sounds like you, I can help. I'm Emily - a cisgender, queer, neuro-diverse person with a passion for art and mental health. I support children 10+, teens, adults, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals both in-person and online using both art therapy and talk therapy. No art skill or experience is required!

Life is a winding road, and often we can encounter bumps, detours and roadblocks along the way. I am committed to being your supportive passenger along your journey. Using a non-judgemental, client-centred approach, I can work alongside you to help you steer towards the life you want.

I am so excited you are here! Therapy for me has been a place of safety, growth, and healing, and my passion is to provide the same for you. I believe we are born with an intuitive sense of knowing, and as we grow up, our experiences can either drown out, or confuse our own intuition. My goal is for you to find a place of safety in which you can heal, and gently tune back in to your own voice & intuition to guide you. Your unique experiences and pain deserve to be given attention and care, and through this process we can discover and heal what is hindering you from living your life to the fullest.

As a Registered Social Worker and a Therapist, I'm deeply committed to assisting individuals throughout their journey of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. My passion lies in supporting women as they navigate life transitions, evolving relationships, and self-discovery. Additionally, I work with those feeling isolated and seeking to better understand themselves and their emotions. Fluency in Urdu and Punjabi equips me to provide inclusive counselling services tailored to diverse South Asian populations.

Life isn't simple, it's filled with experiences and emotions that can be overwhelming and stressful. As experts of our own life, we interpret and internalize various situations and experiences with different lenses and perspectives. Living in the most multicultural city in the world, we are given the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, insight and perspectives from various cultures and traditions that we can utilize to understand people. I provide an eclectic and holistic approach to therapy to deal with trauma, loss, relationships, conflict, and crisis.

I create a safe and welcoming space where individuals, families and groups can be heard, equipped and supported in facing life’s challenges. In therapy, we can identify useful skills, available resources, and innate strengths to create sustainable strategies for long-term wellbeing. Relaxation, self-regulation and effective communication are just three of the techniques we can explore as you progress towards your own wellness goals at your own pace.

I am passionate and committed to providing therapeutic services that are mindful, anti-oppressive and anti-racist. I have been in the human services sector for the past 16+ years working with multitude of populations. I am available to work with children (7+), teens, adults, and couples. I am particularly interested in assisting people who are experiencing burnout due to stress, caregiving, or family conflict. I am devoted to assisting individuals with anxiety, depression, grief, cultural identification challenges, and those who find themselves managing family or cultural expectations.

We all have the capacity to rise above and create positive changes in our lives. By exploring your mental, emotional and physiological responses to stress, I can teach you strategies to manage challenges and symptoms in ways that will help you feel safe, grounded and connected. As a Trauma-Informed clinician, I integrate the following Brain-Based therapies to support your change and growth: EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal theory. We will work together to help you cope with stress, build resilience and improve relationships. You CAN move forward from anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.

I have a passion for helping people attain optimal mental health, thru improved coping with life stressors/experiences and also personal healing/growth. Basically, I want to help you (or your child) thrive! I have extensive training and experience with a broad range of issues and treatment modalities. I am certified with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in the areas of Clinical & Counselling Psychology (both assessment & treatment) for Adults, Couples, Adolescents and Children. My approach is tailored for each unique client and also allows for the integration of spiritual issues into therapy when appropriate and desired.

My name is Ashley and I am a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families. I specialize in supporting clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, and general stress. Safety, comfort, and authenticity are my top priorities when I work with clients. I am passionate about supporting clients to be their most authentic selves. I am committed to helping clients feel seen, heard, understood, and finding deeper relationships with themselves and others.

Starting the journey of therapy can be intimidating and scary. My goal for each client is to create a strong therapeutic relationship that is based on empathy, kindness, and unconditional respect toward all individuals. I aim to provide a comfortable environment that allows you to safely explore emotions and thoughts.