Adults Therapists in Mississauga, ON

“The purpose of psychotherapy is to set people free”. My goal is to help you resolve and change troublesome thoughts, beliefs and behaviors. If you decide to start therapy with me, I will strive to create a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment for your full and free expression. I will skillfully and collaboratively direct our work so that you can reach the goals you've set for yourself, and reclaim your resilience, strength and hope.

In her practice, Afreen supports clients gain insights into the self including thoughts, emotions, behaviours, mind-body connections, relationships, and life, build resiliency, and find validation and empowerment within themselves. She is passionate about sharing knowledge and will eagerly provide psychoeducation based on the client’s experiences.

Are you feeling stuck? Alone or overwhelmed? Maybe at a crossroads? I am a single mother with decades of “lived experience” and I understand the challenges of traversing the twists and turns of life, with death, family issues, trauma, illness, and more. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. Working from a place of empathy, compassion, and openness, and with an emphasis on the client-therapist relationship, the practical skills you learn will help move you to a place of renewed hope, clarity, greater awareness, and emotional strength.

It can sometimes feel like being a young person is harder than ever in today’s world. Cyberbullying, mental health, gender and sexuality, body image, suicide rates, eating disorders, family breakdown and substance use are among the challenges teens and young adults often have to deal with. These are in addition to school work, dating, and friends. My role is to support and guide you while working to overcome the challenges you face. I aim to provide a caring and trusting space where you can share whatever you want and feel understood. We can work together to help you better cope with your experiences and emotions.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.

Dr. Vanessa Villani completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Ryerson University. She is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) , providing assessment and therapy to children, adolescents, and adults . Dr. Villani provides assessment and therapy targeting depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioural issues, coping effectively with stress, social skills training, and assertiveness.

***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR IN-PERSON (SAUGA/VAUGHAN) AND PHONE/VIDEO*** Let’s be honest, life is hard, and in many ways, we juggle more today than we ever have! Life’s challenges can leave us feeling stressed, confused, demotivated, even helpless and hopeless. It can be a tough road to travel, but you don't have to walk it alone. As a therapist, I don’t think anyone should feel that way. I am committed to supporting my clients with guidance, care, and connected to the proper resources. With experience working with youth, students, adults , and parents, I enjoy collaborating with clients on a variety of challenges.

We are located at the heart of Mississauga just across from the Square One shopping centre.

Dr. Olivera was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Counselling Psychology by the University of Toronto. She holds a Master degrees in Clinical and Health Psychology. As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Olivera provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy to adults with depression, anxiety, eating, grief issues and post-traumatic effects of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. In addition to her extensive experience in working with adults , Dr Olivera has worked with university students for 16 years helping those with adjustment to university, cross-cultural issues, sexuality and relationship issues.

At Sageview Health, Dr. Cappell provides treatment to adults and couples with a variety of presenting concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, sexual concerns, stress, relationship difficulties, and identity and adjustment issues. Her primary treatment modalities are cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, but she integrates tools from dialectical behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness based cognitive therapy. Dr. Cappell provides Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples experiencing disconnection and distress.

I am a registered social worker and specialize in working with adults who have experienced past or recent trauma in their lives. Trauma can manifest as day-to-day challenges in your present life including PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, or self-blame. Using the organic intelligence of your own nervous system, body and mind with a trained trauma therapist, you can heal from trauma and difficult experiences. I strive to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your past and present difficulties, and build your skills to disentangle yourself from its clutches with ease, so you can reclaim your life and thrive.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Zaeema Ahmad is a skilled professional in the field of mental health (academics and clinical practice) with 15 + years of work experience. She holds a PhD degree in Clinical Psychology and has expertise in providing psychotherapy and counselling to adults , youth and couples experiencing diverse range of challenges. She works with clients experiencing challenges associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, anger management, self-esteem, parenting, etc

Incongruency within oneself can result from a battle between heart and mind- I aim to navigate you through your journey and help you establish an overall sense of balance. Through my therapeutic approach, I aim to provide clients with an environment that makes them feel comfortable, respected, understood, and recognized. I encourage them to discover factors which contribute to their struggles, while providing them with the emotional freedom to disclose free of judgement.

Dr. Kamaria Chisolm is a mental health services expert who strives to understand the mental capacity of individuals in preparing treatment plans to conduct counseling sessions accordingly. She knew at an early age that she wanted to be someone who helps others in need and set out to reach this goal. Dr. Chisolm earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Howard University and her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Canisius College. She completed her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University

Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.

I wear many professional hats. I am an MD, MACP, RP(q), a Clinical Researcher, a Project Management Professional, a Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.

I consider it a privilege to support people navigating through challenges in life. Are you a young adult struggling with the transition to independence? Are you a parent of a youth wondering how to best support your child in this process? Or are you a person/couple struggling through your journey with infertility? If so, I have over 15 years experience counselling young adults , their parents and those trying to grow their families.

Dr. Maharaj completed her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in working with children and adolescents at the Florida School of Professional Psychology in Tampa, Florida. Throughout her clinical training, she worked with diverse populations, clinical issues and individuals of all ages in a variety of settings including: school, hospital inpatient, private practice, college counselling and community mental health placements.