Manulife Therapists in Mississauga, ON

Do not understand how to get your life back on track.Scared to share your struggles with people due to fear of judgement. Need someone to listen to your pain and challenges in life.You have come to the right place. Let us talk and get you back on track in life again with much needed zest. I assist my clients to overcome struggles in life and work through their challenges. I strive to help clients recognize their inner strengths and develop coping strategies for future resilience.

I am a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, currently pursuing my registration with the College of Psychologists. Having worked in various clinical and forensic settings, I have developed an open awareness of the intersections of factors that shape clients’ mental health and well-being. I am respectful and considerate of cultural and contextual factors when offering support. My approach is warm, empathic, and grounded in humanistic principles while utilizing evidence-based interventions to help my client achieve his, her or their goals.

Do you need to make meaningful changes in your life and or build better relationships? Do you want to build your self confidence? How about needing supports with managing your mental health or dealing with a traumatic experience? Are you questioning yourself and contemplating whether or not it is possible to reach your highest potential? I say yes, you certainly can, as your possibilities are endless; you do have the power to effect change in your life. I am committed to supporting individuals with managing various life challenges and transitions, stress, family and relationship issues, identity issues and parenting concerns.

You're here! I commend you for taking this first step to explore your current needs and desires. I am here to welcome and support you through your healing journey, with the consideration of the life events that you are experiencing. I believe that we are the experts of our own lives, and with that, I bring an empathetic, collaborative, non-judgmental and strength-based approach. I value the opportunity to know and understand you, with a special focus on your healing needs and goals through a holistic and person-centered approach.

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.

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

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Our practice’s approach is to be with you through every step of your journey. We aim to help you grow from your struggles, make sense of your experiences, and take your life in the direction you wish. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our goal as a practice is to provide a neutral ground in which individuals, families, and couples can safely heal, energize and become aware of their inner strength. Thus, we ensure that a therapist is able to see you within 48 hours of reaching out.

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.

I'm currently accepting new clients for in-person and virtual services! Are you looking for a therapist to support and empower you on your journey toward growth and healing? I am committed to promoting a safe, open, and non-judgemental space. I strive to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients through empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. The goal is to help you navigate through the challenges you are experiencing and facilitate meaningful change.

Weekends, evenings & daytime appointments! + Accepting New Clients! Working with clients who experience Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and Relationship issues (friendship or intimate) is what I focus on. If you feel like you are struggling with any of these issues, it's okay to ask for help. Half of the battle is reaching out, which makes sense because we don't usually talk about our problems with people we don't know. But, in this case, that's what I am here for, and I want you to know that you can trust me to help you with that.

As we travel on this life journey, we may face many challenges that require adapting and adjusting to life's changes. Therapy can help us understand these obstacles and learn new ways of overcoming them to create the life that we desire. My goal is to establish a collaborative, mutual therapeutic relationship of care, support and provide a nonjudgement space for my clients to recognize, share life experiences, and foster valuable coping skills. Together, we could identify the patterns limiting your life and develop tools to gain greater sense of clarity, and feelings of empowerment for positive change & reach self-awareness.

Using positive psychology tools we "teach" you to recognize patterns in your life, and learn "new" ways of thinking and behaving. We work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, transitional issues, adjustment disorders, stress, burnout, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, and relationship issues. We help empower clients with effective life skills and problem-solving strategies. **You can now book online: https://reallifecounselling.janeapp.com/**

I am committed to making a difference with individuals to empower them to work through and move beyond any circumstances, challenges, or obstacles they are facing. I believe my training and lived experiences have equipped me adequately to provide support. My modality and support tools, empower and encourage individuals to maximize their inner strength and determination. I believe the first step to individual healing is to reach out for help and be willing to engage in the process of their recovery. The steps that follow move the individual forward beyond their current circumstances to live their desired life of peace, and happiness.

Welcome, I am glad you’re here! I know the world can be heavy and we can feel lost in it, but you are not alone. You are worthy of receiving support and it would be my honour to offer that to you. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Clinical Specialization. I practice from an empathetic relational lens, and work virtually with adolescents, adults, and seniors. I believe having a trusting therapeutic relationship with you is the foundation of great therapy and key to creating meaningful change. We will go at your own pace, and we will take the time to explore the concerns and challenges that you’re experiencing.

I am a registered social worker, psychotherapist with a Master's degree from University of Toronto. I've been working as a hospital social worker in mental health field since 2007 and won Professional Practice Award. In my private practice, I provide counseling and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I am also a tutor at University of Toronto Medical School. I am fluent in English and Mandarin and have extensive experience working with clients facing challenges during major life transitions. I use a variety of methods to help clients discover their strength and develop balanced core beliefs.