Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Mississauga, ON

Dr. Dunlap has a PhD from the University of Toronto, and is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Much of her advanced clinical training took place at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she subsequently worked for over 10 years. Her positions included Clinic Head of the Work Stress and Health program, as well as a cross appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine.

Do you need someone who not only understands you but also genuinely makes you feel understood? I believe psychological healing comes from a safe, trusting environment where we can first develop an awareness of your problems and then insight for why they are there. Together, we collaborate on solutions that work for you. With my unique nursing background in therapy, I combine my years of experience with addiction and psychiatry at CAMH and education in medicine and physiology to comprehensively address the biological, psychological and social factors contributing to your health and wellbeing.

Dr. Flynn provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and other evidence-based treatments for complex mood and anxiety disorders across development. She has specialized training in mindfulness and acceptance -based cognitive-behavioral therapies based on the newest research. She integrates knowledge of empirically-supported treatments and research on meditation with her wide-ranging experience as a therapist and contemplative practitioner. Her goal is to use this approach to help children, adolescents, and adults suffering from chronic and complex emotional problems to begin living happy, fulfilling lives.

Maya Angelou said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you". Our stories are profound and provide significant insight into who we are and where we have come from. It is through the act of sharing our stories that we are able to derive meaning and purpose from the painful experiences of life. Having someone to come alongside you to assist in processing pieces of your story can prove to be a healing and rewarding experience.

I am a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, currently pursuing my registration with the College of Psychologists. Having worked in various clinical and forensic settings, I have developed an open awareness of the intersections of factors that shape clients’ mental health and well-being. I am respectful and considerate of cultural and contextual factors when offering support. My approach is warm, empathic, and grounded in humanistic principles while utilizing evidence-based interventions to help my client achieve his, her or their goals.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile to decide if I am the right psychologist for you. I strive to put people at ease as they take the important step of seeking therapy. My goal is to empower individuals to face challenges and make lasting changes in their lives by building their coping skills and strategies. I am experienced in a variety of evidenced-based treatments and utilize a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach with individuals that incorporates components of interpersonal and acceptance & commitment therapies. When working with couples, I emphasize an Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) approach.

I believe that each individual has the capacity for growth through self-awareness and acceptance . I have supported individuals to recognize their optimal potential, develop and maintain healthy meaningful relationships, while making choices that are in the interest of oneself and others. I help my clients free themselves from disabling assumptions and attitudes so they can live fuller lives. As a trauma-informed therapist, I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental environment to facilitate growth and change.

While making the decision to seek help can feel intimidating and overwhelming, it is also incredibly courageous, inspiring, and exciting! My aim is to cultivate a culturally sensitive safe space in which you can explore and better understand yourself, as well as help you in addressing challenges in daily living including anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. In using a holistic and client-centered approach, I work collaboratively with you as a unique individual with your own unique needs wanting to live a more purposeful, connected, and fulfilling life.

Dr. Kyla Bothwell completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in traumatic stress psychology at Adler University in Chicago. Prior to starting at Sageview Health, Dr. Bothwell completed a post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral health consultation, which included work addressing a range of concerns related to mental health, substance use, and co-occurring medical conditions. She has trained and practiced in a variety of settings including hospitals, community mental health centers, and primary care medical clinics.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with Masters in clinical psychology and I specialise in supporting individuals with a range of mental health issues (age 5+ to 55+) from diverse backgrounds. I am eclectic in my approach and operate from a strength-based integrated approach. I creates a supportive and safe healing space for my clients to explore their concerns and fully process experiences. I am trained in different modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Schema therapy ACT , Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-based therapy, Trauma-informed therapy and Play therapy.

With over 8 years of experience in the mental health space, I am passionate about providing virtual counselling services to teens and young adults residing in Ontario. I work most often with individuals who might struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, personal growth, and their identity. I have a particular specialty in working with children of immigrant parents, by providing culturally sensitive services that encourage the acceptance of emotions, imperfections, vulnerability, and authenticity.

Navigating some of life’s more difficult challenges can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. You might be feeling worried, stressed, angry and questioning your place in the world. It is my hope and honor to act as an empathic guide, by creating a safe and supportive environment in which you can explore any confusing or unsettling thoughts, emotions, behaviors and relationships you may be experiencing. I offer a collaborative and creative approach to help you cultivate a deeper understanding of any potentially negative patterns, and seek to enhance your strengths and resiliency to challenge and change them as they arise.

Having lived experience of chronic illness and disabilities, I know how difficult it can be to find someone who believes you. Being someone of South Asian identity, it was even harder to find someone who understands the nuances of life. My job is to be someone who believes you, supports you, and helps you with resources and coping strategies. You are the expert and my job is to be unbiased when it comes to your experiences. I specialize in helping with brain injuries, cognitive impairments, chronic illness and chronic pain, self-growth, development, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, irritability, stress-reduction, etc.

As the result of big or small traumas in our lives, our true self becomes less vocal and more obscured, hiding itself fearfully beneath our insecurities. In a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic setting, you will be given a chance to express your real self without fear, shame, guilt, and other unpleasant emotions that have previously gotten in the way of you for better or worse. Through counselling, you will achieve better emotional insight, courage, self- acceptance , self-compassion, and many skills and coping strategies to help you deal with, eliminate or reduce your undesired psychological symptoms.

I am a registered member of the College of Psychologists and licensed to practice in the areas of Clinical Psychology & School/Educational Psychology in Ontario. I am the Founder and Clinic Director at Mindful Psychology, where we provide psychotherapy and psychological testing/ evaluation services to individuals across the lifespan. Services: Assessment of Psychological/Emotional Functioning, Personality, Vocational Aptitude, and Intellectual /Cognitive, and Academic Abilities; Assessments of ADHD, learning disabilities, giftedness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. We provide comprehensive reports, recommendations for school and workplace accommodations, and Mindfulness-based therapies, to help our clients succeed in their personal, academic, and professional lives.

HI! My name is Sarah Lamb, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Piece of Mind Counselling! I have experience working with adults and adolescents experiencing various forms of anxiety and depression, as well as assisting clients with processing past trauma, increasing self-compassion, developing coping skills, processing life transitions, relational issues, and walking through grief. I also work with couples and have completed my Gottman Level 1 Training.