Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Mississauga, ON

Hello, thank you for being here. My name is Junie, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and a Certified Music Therapist. I am a well-equipped therapist for teenagers and young adults who are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression, and who are seeking therapeutic support as they are looking to strengthen their coping strategies. I have training in Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), trauma-informed approaches, psychodynamic therapy, creative arts- and play-based modalities. I use various modalities depending on my client's needs and preferred approaches.

Now welcoming new clients for both in-person and virtual sessions - If you're navigating feelings of sadness or finding daily life particularly tough, you're not alone. Whether you're seeking a deeper understanding of your childhood or looking for support in managing the complexities of life, taking that first step towards reaching out is a brave and important move. Welcome to a therapeutic journey where your well-being is the priority, and each session is a collaborative and engaging exploration towards healing.

Welcome! I commend you for taking the incredibly courageous and inspiring decision to seek support despite feeling overwhelmed and intimidated! I aim to cultivate a culturally sensitive safe space in which you can explore and better understand yourself, as well as address challenges you may be facing such as 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.

My practice is a safe place that honours, respects and gives voice to painful experiences. I believe everyone has the ability to heal and discover that even one's vulnerabilities often unveil innate personal strength and resilience. My therapeutic approach is holistic and directed by your needs. I utilize EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Sandtray and Play Therapy modalities. I work with a broad range of issues including post traumatic stress, traumatic grief, parenting, self-esteem, body-image, shame, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and challenging family or life circumstances.

I believe that every human deserves to have their story seen, heard, and understood. This can be especially important in our busy world where it can be difficult to take the time to slow down and truly listen. Life can be complex and unpredictable, so I care about providing an inclusive, safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable sharing your journey with me. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and it would be my deepest privilege to walk alongside you while we work together to overcome obstacles and navigate where you would like to go next.

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 20 years experience counselling emerging adults, their parents and those trying to grow their families. I also provide counselling to individuals and couples using donor conception to start/grow their families and will provide reports to their respective fertility clinics as needed.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, panic or overwhelmed? Unable to identify what's going with you? Feeling unheard? We can facilitate you on the journey of positive change and healing. Our experience helps us in supporting clients struggling to cope with stress, symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, individual trauma processing, low self-esteem, relationship issues, guilt, shame & more. We can work together and activate the resources that are lying within you. You are just a call away towards your journey of healthy change, overcome challenges of your everyday life and maintain mental well-being.

I enjoy my work and I am passionate to help my clients. My clients often tells me that my good listening skills and nonjudgmental approach helps them to feel safe and open up in the therapy. I am member with good standing with College of registered Psychotherapist of Ontario who has achieved Postgraduate certifications and intensive training on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), DBT, IFS, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, SBFT, EMDR, and Sand Play. I am also member with Ontario Association of Mental Health Consultants, Counselors, Psychotherapists and Psychometrician OACCPP; Canadian Association of Play Therapist CAPT.

I understand psychic and emotional crises as your body’s best effort to cope with what it is experiencing. All of our behaviours and impulses make sense if we bring a warm curiosity to the bigger picture of your life, your body, your mind and your lived experience. I work to co-create a space where you new stories about yourself can emerge, stories that are more expansive, generous and allowing of what you have lived through. Whether you are working through addiction, compulsive behaviour and thinking, anxiety, depression, grief, ruptures or general existential confusion, I am here to hold it with you.

What obstacles stand in your path, today or everyday? Maybe these obstacles represent unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, relationship challenges, painful and traumatic life experiences, chronic stress, worry, and overwhelm. I am eager to take the journey with you to explore these obstacles, and to find adaptive ways to overcome them. Rather than navigating around the obstacles, what if we confronted them head-on, and leveraged them as a stepping stone on your path forward?

Life can present us with complex challenges, and seeking support is a courageous step toward healing and personal growth. Ivona is here to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can embark on your journey of self-discovery and well-being. Ivona is more than a therapist; she's a dedicated partner in your healing journey. With over 20 years of experience working with diverse populations, she understands the unique emotional needs of her clients. Ivona utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFIT) and (IFS) to take you deep into your experiences and to heal from past emotional wounds.

I am passionate about my role as a therapist. With Psychotherapy, I help clients understand and explore how their unhelpful thoughts, moods and behaviours keep them stuck. I help clients identify patterns of thinking and behaviours that are unhealthy and that keep them experiencing distress in their lives. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is highly effective in dealing with depression and the broad spectrum of anxiety disorders. Anxiety is usually about future worries often associated with physical symptoms and depression is usually about some past events/regrets & feelings of hopeless and helplessness.

Aspire Therapy is the private practice of Registered Psychotherapist Deborah Callander in Mississauga. ASPIRE is an acronym for A Supportive Partner in Recovery, which I believe describes my approach well. I draw primarily on Internal Family Systems therapy to explore the sources and development of the suffering in your life, critical to healing. Coping with pain by self medicating eventually does more harm than good. If you've tried to make changes but life has become unsustainable I can help. Let's discuss the options available to you for recovery.

Welcome! I am passionate about supporting you on your transformative journey to healing and self-discovery. I am here to assist in creating the positive change you desire, or to be there to hold space for anything you need to let go of or work through. Seeking help can be overwhelming, but I am dedicated to creating a safe and accepting environment for my clients. I value open communication and want you to feel supported throughout your therapeutic journey.

Although several factors influence the outcome of therapy, few are as important as the alliance between therapist and client. By using a client-centered and culturally sensitive approach, my goal as a therapist is to understand your narrative through empathy, allow you to truly dictate what it is that you seek from therapy and collaborate with you to discover how you can achieve it. I have had an academic and professional career that has taken me through several different countries including Kuwait, India and Canada, and had me work with people from vastly different cultural backgrounds with equally diverse concerns.

Our emotions and thoughts can have a significant impact on our ability to feel connected to others, achieve our goals and engage in the parts of life we find meaningful. These changes in ourselves can often be explained by challenging experiences or turbulent relationships, which leave us feeling depressed, on edge, or overwhelmed. Together, we will work to create a safe environment where you feel empowered to discuss, process, and problem solve concerns surrounding relationships, self-esteem, trauma, identity, and other topics.

Is anxiety and depression getting in the way of your dreams? Are you feeling “stuck” and not sure of a way forward? Whether you are seeking individual or couples counselling, I want you to know that you are not alone in your journey. I am committed to providing a safe space where you feel heard and respected. As a retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces, I offer a wealth of life experience adding to my clinical knowledge and experience. As each person shows up with their own unique experiences, I use a variety of tools and techniques to best suit your needs and work from a holistic framework.

Meet Martin, a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome trauma, attachment issues, and abuse. With a focus on adolescent, adult, and senior populations, Martin understands the unique challenges that each age group faces. Martin takes a supportive and encouraging approach to therapy. Recognizing that the journey to healing can be challenging, he provides guidance and gentle motivation along the way. By modeling the skills he teaches, Martin helps clients cultivate a sense of calm and grounding in their own lives.

Hello and welcome! I understand it can be scary and difficult when living through adverse or challenging experiences in your life whether past or present. Most important to our work together is creating a space that is yours, and supports healing emotionally, physically and spiritually. My 10 years of experience within the mental health system has provided me opportunity to work extensively with trauma, anxiety, depression and relational issues. My approach can be described as empowering, motivational and respectful of each individual’s intrinsic value and strengths. I am a proud ally and member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community .