Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Mississauga, ON
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Carissa Ng
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I use various therapeutic modalities, such as AEDP, DBT, and
IFS
, and focus on integrating an attachment lens and parts work throughout my sessions.
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.

Vilte Stauskas
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
At the heart of my work, I integrate mindfulness and values clarification, while drawing from Internal
Family Systems
Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy.
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?

Neena Malhotra
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I also specialize in OCD, utilizing ERP and trauma/PTSD, utilizing CPT, prolonged exposure &
IFS
.
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.

Rupika Sharma- The Trauma Healing Center
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CSFT
Verified
Verified
Being client-centered, I employ integrative approaches like solution-focused, CBT, mindfulness meditation,
IFS
, narrative therapy, EMDR and somatic approaches, to help create positive outlook towards life and facilitate the processing of difficult memories.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, panic or overwhelmed? Unable to identify what's going with you? Feeling unheard? I can facilitate you on the journey of positive change and healing. My experience helps me in supporting clients struggling to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, panic attacks, individual trauma, low self-esteem, confidence or relationship issues, behavioral disorders and more. We can work together and activate the resources that are lying within you. You are just a call away towards journey of positive change, overcome challenges of your everyday life and maintain mental well-being.

Kiran Maqsood
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSc, Psych
Verified
Verified
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.

Deborah Esther Callander
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Helen Vozinidis
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Tala Barrage
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a psychotherapist and registered yoga teacher (RYT), I use a variety of mindfulness-based approaches and somatic techniques in my sessions along with elements from CBT, DBT,
IFS
, ACT, EFT, and somatic experiencing.
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.

Kayla Ortese
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), M, A, C, P
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
, Narrative Therapy (NT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Are you struggling with personal, emotional issues, work and school stress that are holding you back from living the life you want? Through collaborative therapeutic relationship, we can work together to identify the root causes of your struggles and develop personalized strategies to overcome them. I strongly believe that everyone has the potential for growth and healing, and my approach is centered around creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Noora Khan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
By using modalities like CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal
Family Systems
, I hope to tailor your therapy in a way that works best for you.
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.
Not accepting new clients

Afreen Chowdhury
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I draw from evidence-based therapy approaches including, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and
Family Systems
Theory.
Specializing in providing therapy for Working Young Adults and Adults in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational issues that are interfering with daily life, functioning, and relationships. In counselling, we will explore your pattern of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours and how they are linked to the problems in your life. You will learn more yourself, your attachment styles, relationships, trauma responses, and more. You will learn to effectively cope in stressful situations by using advanced coping techniques from various therapy methods.
Mississauga, ON L5B
Not accepting new clients
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Allison Yeatman
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have an eclectic and engaging practice style, utilizing trauma-informed frameworks, narrative therapy, structural dissociation/internal
family systems
and the mind and body connection.
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. I am a proud ally and member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Waitlist for new clients

Craig Maxfield
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Verified
I draw from numerous therapeutic approaches including: CBT, ACT,
IFS
& Gestalt.
***I CURRENTLY HAVE A WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS.*** Are you in a life crisis and need support? Do you need solutions on how to manage your anxiety or anger? Are you tired of feeling stuck? Do you need to improve your relationships ? Do you know that your patterns have to change? Whatever your motivation, you've come to the right place. My practice focuses primarily on working with men who are ready to make a change. With my support you can become more present, more calm, more confident, more compassionate and more courageous in your life. I can help you get there.

Desiree Brown
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a variety of therapeutic styles: DBT, CBT, internal
family systems
, emotion focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, brief solution focused therapy and the triphasic model of trauma therapy.
I share a common human experience with my clients and appreciate our journeys. Maybe you're considering therapy to connect with someone non-judgmental and outside your personal support system; you're feeling uneasy or worrying about life; you're withdrawing from others and no longer find joy and pleasure; substance use or a habitual behaviour is getting in the way of meaningful relationships and meeting life’s challenges; or you experienced a major event in your life and you're feeling overwhelmed. We will endeavour to understand these challenges and I will support you in taking steps that would benefit you.

Ted Leckie
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CAPT, OSRP, dipTIRP
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Looking for couples therapy? I am an empathetic certified
IFS
therapist CRPO registered psychotherapist specializing in couples. My name is Ted and my colleagues, clients and friends have at various times described me as empathetic, kind, gentle and insightful. I see couples and individuals.

Robert Pal
ADHD, Coach
The strength-based solution approach I use is based on an integration of my training in various coaching and therapeutic methods, (Mindfulness, positive psychology, internal
family systems
, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused coaching) along with my 20 years of results-oriented business experience.
I help my clients through various challenges and transitions in their personal and professional lives. Most are smart and interesting people who have experienced various levels of success, but currently they could be: 1: Having difficulty accomplishing certain things due to executive functioning challenges such as organization, planning, focus and time management .2: Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unmotivated or depressed and unable to balance conflicting demands and priorities. 3: Feeling stuck and unsure of what's holding them back. 4: Experiencing leadership or relationship challenges

Angie Kingma
Registered Psychotherapist, BA , BHScOT, RP
Verified
Verified
I have an expertise in mindfulness-based interventions -> CBT, MBCT, MBCPM, DBT, ACT,
IFS
and Brainspotting.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, having a hard time 'turning off' your thoughts or feeling like you’re 'going through the motions’? Are you just done with feeling the way you’re feeling? It's time for you to restore your confidence, rebuild a sense of holistic well-being and enjoy life again! If you're looking for a therapist, chances are you're hoping to make changes in these or other areas. I will help empower you to learn new ways of dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, other difficult emotions & relationships. Therapy can absolutely help you make room for new ways of coping and feel better again!

Florence MacGregor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified
Verified
I use an embodied humanistic and strength-based approach which includes Trauma Informed
Family Systems
Therapy and Spiritually integrated multi-faith acceptance; which I adapt to each individual person according to his or her/Their needs.
Grieving, Life Transitions, Relationships and Trauma. These are the fundamental core issues for being human. If not now...when? Reach out and talk. I am here to listen and to support you along the path.

Connor Blakeborough
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
Verified
Verified
However, there are certain principles I apply with all clients, my practice is trauma-informed and uses evidence-based models of psychotherapy, including but not limited to, Internal
Family Systems
(
IFS
) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Being a young adult is full of challenges, from managing academics and relationships, to large lifestyle changes and starting in the workforce. These challenges can have both an emotional and practical toll on our lives, often leaving us feeling sad or anxious. I work primarily with young adults who find their mood and emotions interfering with their goals and lifestyle. Together, we will work to create a safe environment, where you feel empowered to discuss, process, and problem solve concerns surrounding relationships, trauma, identity, grief, or other troubling experiences.
Not accepting new clients

Caroline Legault
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use an integrated practice (from
IFS
, Narrative, Play/Art-based, EFFT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, CBT, DBT) grounded in an attachment-based framework.
Growing up is not always easy and it can often feel overwhelming. One of the hardest parts of being a parent is seeing your child struggle. I can help you sail through the storm. I am a bilingual Registered Social Worker experienced in working with children, adolescents and families. Whether it is a problem with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, parenting challenges, traumatic life events, issues with family transitions, adjustment to school, or peer relationships, you don't have to do it alone.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Counsellors
What is Internal Family Systems therapy?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on sub-personalities, or “families,” within a person, which may be made up of wounded parts and unpleasant emotions like anger and shame. These sub-personalities can come into conflict with each other and with an individual’s core Self, leaving the person feeling detached from positive traits such as the “8 C’s” of confidence, calmness, creativity, clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and connectedness. By healing a patient’s wounded parts, a therapist aims to restore balance and bring on positive change.
How does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
An IFS therapist will work with a patient to identify their particular sub-personalities, recognize the emotions powering them, and release them. By doing so, the patient should become more able to address any underlying problems their sub-personalities may have been trying to protect them from. Ultimately, a patient discovers ways to manage internal and external conflicts on their own, through techniques such as relaxation exercises, journaling, and making charts depicting the relationships between their core Self and their distinct parts.
Does Internal Family Systems therapy work?
IFS therapy has been shown to help people address conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, fears and phobias, trauma, and substance use disorders. Some research has also found that it can help individuals deal with symptoms of physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain, everyday functioning, depressive feelings, and low self-compassion. There are some conditions for which IFS treatment, specifically discussions of one’s “parts,” may be less appropriate, such as schizophrenia or other states that involve psychosis or paranoia.
How long does Internal Family Systems therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for IFS therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core concepts of IFS, some patients quickly make progress. While experiences vary, most will find that it is a relatively longer-term therapy, involving months and sometimes years of sessions.