Family Therapy in Mississauga, ON

Stressed? Worried? Overwhelmed? This might be the push needed to get support or clarity in your life. Whether personal, family or work related, I provide a welcomed perspective and non-judgmental attitude that could assist you in working through the muck and clutter of life. Parenting a child or youth with a history of trauma or loss? Then you may experience some extra challenges. I can shed some light on what is happening while giving you useful tools and strategies. Those with child welfare, adoption or kinship family histories have unique experiences that need to be honoured and understood at important points in life.

Angela completed her Masters' degree in Clinical Social Work with a special interest in individuals, families, and group at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2010. Since completing her education, Angela has consistently engaged in continuing education in order to keep current in her clinical skills. Angela has worked with young adults and adults who have presented with a variety of concerns including employment, social/bullying, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, fertility, and postpartum mental health. Angela works part time for Catholic Family Services of Dufferin Peel as a Group Facilitator for the PAR and HEAL groups.

My faith-based Christian practice is focused on providing anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive support to individuals of African, Caribbean, African Canadian/American heritage, and allies. My focus is help rebuild esteem, intimacy, trust, and friendship. Together, we can work on healing and provide you with the tools to grow individually, as a family , and/or couple to (re)establish a stronger sense of self; ensuring that when working with couples and families, we collaboratively cultivate, and maintain mutual respect while feeling heard, seen, valued, understood, and supported by your partner/ family members.

Growing up in a household where mental health did not exist and was heavily stigmatized, I always felt different from my family members when it came to expressing emotions, being vulnerable and highly attuned to others, and ultimately felt like a fish out of water – an outsider that was “too sensitive”. Now, embracing and loving this part of me, I use those “weaknesses” as my strengths. I have felt my own growth and personal discovery through my work and know that growth can happen at any time, anywhere, even in the direst of situations. I come along with you on your journey as you learn to embrace who you are and create new paths.

Life can be challenging as each day may bring unexpected stresses or circumstances. We may not always be able to control what comes our way, but we can learn ways to cope in these situations and train our minds to help us in times of distress. I believe that everyone has the strength within themselves to overcome their challenges and reaching out for support can be one of those strengths.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist . After 20 years of providing psychotherapy, I am even more certain that assisting people to a better place of well-being is an honouring process. I believe that people usually come to a therapy process because despite their efforts, their roadmap in their lives doesn't apply anymore. Therapeutic conversations can provide an opportunity to explore life experiences and create new awareness of choices and strategies to resolve the difficulties that you may be experiencing.

We all want to be happy, enjoy life, feel good, and have successful career and healthy relationships. Unfortunately, we sometimes experience trauma or severe life stressors. When this happens; it is not uncommon for our lives to unravel; happiness and enjoyment are then replaced by sadness, emotional pain, frustration and loneliness. We feel hurt and want relief.

You’re the Black Sheep of the family , who doesn’t fit in anywhere and struggles with loneliness: The Outsider. You are talented and intelligent with ambitious business and/or creative dreams; but due to procrastination fueled by self-sabotage, like addictions (e.g., cannabis, pornography, video games), you continually fail to achieve goals. You negatively compare yourself to others, find it difficult to overcome mistakes, feel like a failure, and wish you had the confidence to fulfill your true potential because you are meant for more than the mediocrity that most people settle for. Welcome, it's time to awaken the warrior within!

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 am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and MACP candidate. 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 am a trained Crisis Responder with Distress Center Greater Toronto and Canadian Suicide Prevention Service. I have provided compassionate, people-centered, and strength-based support to people from

I offer therapy to adults in individual, couples, family , and group sessions. My approach is holistic and client-centred, catering to individuals living with but not limited to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, intimate partner violence, substance addiction, anger management, sexual behaviour (paraphilias), life transitions, and grief. If you or a loved one have been charged with a criminal offence, I would be happy to work with you as you cope with the stress of your situation, connect with other appropriate resources, and address offence-specific behaviours.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Science in Couples and Family Therapy . I am also a wife and a mother. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from various walks of life and understand that you are the true expert of your life. I believe that therapy should make space for anything and everything that you hold as important to you.

(www.cohm.ca) Centre of Healing Minds is a full service counselling centre in Mississauga offering individual, couple, family psychotherapy through licensed professionals. It is dedicated to helping people maintain a state of wellness by helping them improve and learn new strategies for dealing with difficult times and recover from serious setbacks in their lives. We work from a strength based perspective, looking for solutions to help people move on from their problems.

With over 10 years of experience providing mental health services in community-based organizations and school systems, I bring a strong mix of approaches to help you explore your strength and move ahead in life. My objective is to help individuals and couples to thrive and achieve success in their personal lives and intimate relationships. I respect the uniqueness of every individual through active listening skills, empathy, and open-mindedness towards a variety of lifestyles and situations. I take a holistic approach with care and affection that allows for a safe, and comfortable space for clients to work in collaboration with me.

Life can be tough, but I can help you resolve difficulties that you experience, such as anxiety, depression, relationship or family problems, addictions, and many others. There is no need to struggle alone...I will assist you to cope, and find solutions. I am available certain evenings and some weekends, and convenient appointments can be made. As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, my counselling services can be claimed as a medical expense tax deduction, and there's no HST. Call for yourself, or for someone you love!

Change can be difficult to think about, much less accept, especially when it involves relationships with the people you are closest to. Maybe your just trying to find your way through to the other side, whether it is your marriage, your children, your career Or you come to a fork in the road of life. I am a caring Marriage and Family Therapist who will guide you through life’s changes no matter how great or small. I believe strongly that each person has incredible potential and I am passionate about helping individuals and families discover and use their strengths to overcome the challenges of life.

I have been fortunate enough to find my passion in working with and helping others. Connecting with a therapist is a challenging first step, but it is often the first step towards discovery, growth, and change. I aspire to create a safe and comfortable space for clients to uncover their resiliency and explore skills that help them increase their ability to cope with life difficulties. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy for a wide variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, self-esteem, domestic violence, communication problems, stress management, and life transitions.

Nida is a Psychological Associate in Ontario providing psychological services to adults. Nida received her Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was blessed to gain influence from Aaron Beck, the founder of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Nida has been working front-line in the clinical field for 12 years with the last 8 years of extensive experience working with adult and adolescent clients helping them deal with anxiety, complex trauma, addiction, depression, and postpartum depression, family /relationship issues and more. Nida offers services in English, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.