Emotionally Focused Therapists in Mississauga, ON

I strive to ensure that the space I create is welcoming, non-judgemental, safe, and supportive.  I am passionate about people, the stories they tell, and the resiliency they hold. I work with clients with various mental health concerns, identity exploration, trauma processing, and relationship conflict.

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 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.

I work hard with my Clients to strengthen their sense of agency/choices, widen their capacity to self-reflect, evaluate, regulate any difficult thoughts/emotions/actions & psycho-educate on topics relevant to them. I empower Clients to validate their inner strengths, embrace/work through their weaknesses, build their external supports & self-advocacy skills to voice their needs. I also collaborate with the various sub-systems both at the micro (family, doctors) & macro levels (schools, hospitals, lawyers) with the intention to support Client reach their goal of improving their life. Fluent in-English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Malayalam

Ali Philips is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario offering direct, active and solutions-focused therapy to adults suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, interrelationship (divorce) and lifestyle issues. Ali’s passion for the inner workings and relational motivations of people began during her decade-long career in the communications and marketing industry where she assessed and built connections between peoples’ behaviours and underlying motivations in the consumer, corporate and healthcare markets.

Do you and your partner often argue? Do you find yourself feeling sad, frustrated, lonely, disconnected, resentful, angry? Have you lost trust in them? Do you feel you are not treated well and talking just causes more fights or your partner may shut you out and become unresponsive? You may be stuck in an unhealthy relationship pattern or cycle. Maybe you’re feeling desperate to change this dynamic but nothing you do seems to help? Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we can work to replace these negative patterns of interaction with positive ways of communicating that allow you to feel loved, supported and emotionally connected.

Hi! I’m Denise, and my approach to counselling comes from a place of compassion and life experience. I know how difficult it is to open up to others, but sometimes, we just can’t navigate the hard parts of life alone, and I would be honoured to work with you through your most challenging times. For example, experiencing a death or loss, separation, and divorce can be gut-wrenching, I know because I've been there. Embarking on an assisted reproduction journey, including IVF, can be a long and winding road. No matter what you are going through, together, we will get you through the ups and downs and everything in between.

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. Dalley completed her doctoral degree in the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology program at the University of Guelph, where she also received her Master’s degree. At Sageview Health, Dr. Dalley provides diagnostic assessment and treatment services to children and adolescents experiencing a variety of difficulties, including ADHD, Autism, anxiety, selective mutism, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, depression, and parent-child conflict.

Do you often feel disconnected in your daily activities or uncertain about how to proceed in a way that feels fulfilling? Are you curious to know more about how your previous experiences have shaped you as an adult? Do you feel that your past is holding you back, overshadowing or distorting your sense of self? Together, we can explore and increase your understanding of you, your emotional stability, and your experiences. What you can expect from working with me is an approach that is catered to your specific needs. I value your feedback as I want to ensure that we can progress in the direction that best suits your needs.

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.

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 provide inclusive, targeted couples counselling for any stage of your relationship. Whether you are wanting a little help to improve communication, or you see signs of contempt creeping in and worry that your relationship might be too far gone, I would love to help. Together we will explore the problems that keep you stuck, lonely and disconnected from one another. With a warm yet constructive science based approach, I will help you to once again feel close, loved, and appreciated by each other so that you can have the stable and secure connection you deserve.

Ivona's friendly and non-judgemental approach helps her clients feel comfortable and at ease. She believes that accepting clients where they are and providing them with a safe space is the key to healing. She specifically supports adults and youth struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, stress, self-esteem, and well-being. Ivona's person-centred approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT ), and Mindfulness.

Daytime appointments are available online for individuals and couples. I specialize in marriage and couples therapy as well as individual therapy. I am a certified couples therapist in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT ). It is my privilege to assist clients who are curious and motivated about change. If you are at a crossroads – whether that is a “mid life crisis”, or want to save your marriage or re-vision who you are in various facets of your life - I am here to help. I can assist you to enter on a spiritual path, to invite more love and closeness into your relationships and help you decrease anxiety and depression.

Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself and you’re ready to rediscover who you are? Either on your own or in your relationship? Have you recently been through separation or divorce? Maybe, you feel like you're sinking or stuck. Do you just want to feel like yourself again? You know things aren’t right, but can’t put a finger on it. I know how daunting it can feel to start over. I’ve been there and going through therapy, I found my way back to me. Start before you're ready and reality will shift drastically. You don’t have to do this alone. I'm a down-to-earth therapist who will meet you where you’re at today. Reach out; I can help.