Manulife Therapists in Mississauga, ON
Dr. Olivera was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Counselling Psychology by the University of Toronto. She holds a Master degrees in Clinical and Health Psychology. As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Olivera provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy to adults with depression, anxiety, eating, grief issues and post-traumatic effects of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. In addition to her extensive experience in working with adults, Dr Olivera has worked with university students for 16 years helping those with adjustment to university, cross-cultural issues, sexuality and relationship issues.
Dr. Olivera was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Counselling Psychology by the University of Toronto. She holds a Master degrees in Clinical and Health Psychology. As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Olivera provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy to adults with depression, anxiety, eating, grief issues and post-traumatic effects of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. In addition to her extensive experience in working with adults, Dr Olivera has worked with university students for 16 years helping those with adjustment to university, cross-cultural issues, sexuality and relationship issues.
I work with South Asian women in their 20s and early 30s who, on the outside, have so much to be proud of, but internally may feel overwhelmed at times, question their self-worth or experience dating and relationship challenges. Your day to day might also involve balancing everyone else's needs, which can sometimes make it feel like you so rarely get to fully prioritize yourself.
I work with South Asian women in their 20s and early 30s who, on the outside, have so much to be proud of, but internally may feel overwhelmed at times, question their self-worth or experience dating and relationship challenges. Your day to day might also involve balancing everyone else's needs, which can sometimes make it feel like you so rarely get to fully prioritize yourself.
When you feel like you are drowning, flailing your arms and legs in every direction just to survive, it may be a sign that it is time to seek support. When life becomes overwhelming and it feels like you can no longer keep yourself afloat, you should not have to go through it alone – I am here to be your life jacket, offering stability, safety, and compassion through the storm. Over time, therapy can help you learn to swim with confidence, as you work to understand yourself more deeply, cultivate self-compassion and self-love, and improve your relationships, including by identifying your needs and establishing healthy boundaries.
When you feel like you are drowning, flailing your arms and legs in every direction just to survive, it may be a sign that it is time to seek support. When life becomes overwhelming and it feels like you can no longer keep yourself afloat, you should not have to go through it alone – I am here to be your life jacket, offering stability, safety, and compassion through the storm. Over time, therapy can help you learn to swim with confidence, as you work to understand yourself more deeply, cultivate self-compassion and self-love, and improve your relationships, including by identifying your needs and establishing healthy boundaries.
There can be extremely challenging and stressful times in life that can lead to difficult emotions. These can be hard to express to other people or even ourselves, which can sometimes even prolong the pain that we sit in. During our sessions, I will help provide a warm, non-judgmental and compassionate space. I want you to feel supported in your journey, as well as safe in being able to express any thoughts or feelings that you hold.
There can be extremely challenging and stressful times in life that can lead to difficult emotions. These can be hard to express to other people or even ourselves, which can sometimes even prolong the pain that we sit in. During our sessions, I will help provide a warm, non-judgmental and compassionate space. I want you to feel supported in your journey, as well as safe in being able to express any thoughts or feelings that you hold.
Do you struggle with constant worry and overthinking? Does it feel like you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop? Do you worry about making mistakes, being judged, or disappointing others? Do you feel responsible for everyone else’s emotions? Do you wonder if life is meant to feel this hard, or if more ease, freedom, and balance is possible. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. We understand that you need to feel seen, heard and understood to understand yourself, your struggles, your needs and wants, and we take that into account in how we show up for you.
Do you struggle with constant worry and overthinking? Does it feel like you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop? Do you worry about making mistakes, being judged, or disappointing others? Do you feel responsible for everyone else’s emotions? Do you wonder if life is meant to feel this hard, or if more ease, freedom, and balance is possible. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. We understand that you need to feel seen, heard and understood to understand yourself, your struggles, your needs and wants, and we take that into account in how we show up for you.
Your experiences can lead to a more resilient version of you, on your healing path, even when life feels overwhelming. Various stressors, relationships, and the impact of childhood trauma can feel heavy, but you're not alone in feeling this way. There are ways to cope better and change the trajectory to a more balanced way of living. If you're experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and would like to cultivate healthy practices and long-term tools, I'd be honoured to walk alongside you to create a new way forward and a more meaningful life you desire.
Your experiences can lead to a more resilient version of you, on your healing path, even when life feels overwhelming. Various stressors, relationships, and the impact of childhood trauma can feel heavy, but you're not alone in feeling this way. There are ways to cope better and change the trajectory to a more balanced way of living. If you're experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and would like to cultivate healthy practices and long-term tools, I'd be honoured to walk alongside you to create a new way forward and a more meaningful life you desire.
Helping people reach their full potential and finding the inherent strengths within them to build capability and resilience giving them the tools to tackle even the most pressing of issues. Practical and sustainable solutions is the bedrock of my practice.
Working closely with my patient(s), together we build a picture of their lifestyle from which different choices can be made that will better serve their present and future goals. My style of delivery is geared toward the needs and goals of my patient(s) enabling them to bring about changes in their lives through their own decision making process.
Helping people reach their full potential and finding the inherent strengths within them to build capability and resilience giving them the tools to tackle even the most pressing of issues. Practical and sustainable solutions is the bedrock of my practice.
Working closely with my patient(s), together we build a picture of their lifestyle from which different choices can be made that will better serve their present and future goals. My style of delivery is geared toward the needs and goals of my patient(s) enabling them to bring about changes in their lives through their own decision making process.
Daniella Simas Medeiros
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), M.A, R.P
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5N
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, neurodivergence, and the demands of high-pressure environments. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we create space to explore what feels heavy, better understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, neurodivergence, and the demands of high-pressure environments. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we create space to explore what feels heavy, better understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
I offer individual and couples counselling for a variety of issues using a collaborative approach, within a judgement free environment. The majority of my experience revolves around using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness based approaches, and Existential Therapy. I am also most familiar with mental health issues regarding anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum issues, obsessive compulsive tendencies, and self-esteem.
I offer individual and couples counselling for a variety of issues using a collaborative approach, within a judgement free environment. The majority of my experience revolves around using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness based approaches, and Existential Therapy. I am also most familiar with mental health issues regarding anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum issues, obsessive compulsive tendencies, and self-esteem.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with low self-esteem, or finding it hard to be your true self? You’re not alone. I help individuals who feel trapped by their inner critic, anxious thoughts, or societal pressures that make it hard to show up authentically. As a holistic therapist and life coach, I take time to understand who you are: Health history, Relationships, Trauma, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Nutrition, Career, Finances, Culture and Family Background. I am solution-focused, provide practical tools to help you break free from negative patterns and develop the confidence to move forward.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with low self-esteem, or finding it hard to be your true self? You’re not alone. I help individuals who feel trapped by their inner critic, anxious thoughts, or societal pressures that make it hard to show up authentically. As a holistic therapist and life coach, I take time to understand who you are: Health history, Relationships, Trauma, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Nutrition, Career, Finances, Culture and Family Background. I am solution-focused, provide practical tools to help you break free from negative patterns and develop the confidence to move forward.
Do you struggle with feeling lost and disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put everyone else's needs before your own? Do you ever wonder if life is supposed to be more beautiful than this? Now, more than ever, people are feeling uncertain, worried, overwhelmed and empty in their lives. The are unsure how to manage their careers, relationships, and overall wellbeing. By saying yes to others and no to yourself, you are at risk for developing long-term concerns since the body will say no for you. I believe that by reading this, you are finally saying yes to yourself.
Do you struggle with feeling lost and disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put everyone else's needs before your own? Do you ever wonder if life is supposed to be more beautiful than this? Now, more than ever, people are feeling uncertain, worried, overwhelmed and empty in their lives. The are unsure how to manage their careers, relationships, and overall wellbeing. By saying yes to others and no to yourself, you are at risk for developing long-term concerns since the body will say no for you. I believe that by reading this, you are finally saying yes to yourself.
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/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 can help. We offer a variety of counselling/psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives. I also offer supervision to RP's/RP qualifying using a D&I lense.
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/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 can help. We offer a variety of counselling/psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives. I also offer supervision to RP's/RP qualifying using a D&I lense.
Theodore Boufaical
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
Life’s journey is not an easy one, and no one should have to travel it alone. I am here to accompany you on your path and to help equip you with tools to explore the complexities within you and the world around you. Armed with hope, compassion, and a good sense of humour, I believe that there is no person who is beyond help, and no situation that is insurmountable.
Life’s journey is not an easy one, and no one should have to travel it alone. I am here to accompany you on your path and to help equip you with tools to explore the complexities within you and the world around you. Armed with hope, compassion, and a good sense of humour, I believe that there is no person who is beyond help, and no situation that is insurmountable.
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP
6 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. Helping people live a better life is our passion. It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a loss or life transition.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. Helping people live a better life is our passion. It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a loss or life transition.
Ontario Therapy Group (Direct Billing Available)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re capable and caring, but lately life feels heavier than it should. Maybe communication at home is tense, you’re stuck in worry or burnout, or your teen is shutting down. You want practical strategies that work in real life—not lectures. You’re looking for a therapist who understands culture, family dynamics, and the pressures of Toronto life, and who can guide you with structure, warmth, and evidence-based tools so you can feel calmer, closer, and back in control of your days.
You’re capable and caring, but lately life feels heavier than it should. Maybe communication at home is tense, you’re stuck in worry or burnout, or your teen is shutting down. You want practical strategies that work in real life—not lectures. You’re looking for a therapist who understands culture, family dynamics, and the pressures of Toronto life, and who can guide you with structure, warmth, and evidence-based tools so you can feel calmer, closer, and back in control of your days.
Many couples tell me, “It’s nice to have someone guide us to talk to each other without yelling.” Exhaustion from routines, kids’ schedules, workplace stress, and even misaligned political views or values can quietly begin to pull you apart. Over time, communication becomes tense, reactive, or avoided altogether.
I am an Imago-informed couples therapist specializing in structured communication, premarital counselling, post-marital transitions, and infidelity repair. My work helps partners move from defensiveness and reactivity toward clarity, accountability, and renewed emotional connection.
Many couples tell me, “It’s nice to have someone guide us to talk to each other without yelling.” Exhaustion from routines, kids’ schedules, workplace stress, and even misaligned political views or values can quietly begin to pull you apart. Over time, communication becomes tense, reactive, or avoided altogether.
I am an Imago-informed couples therapist specializing in structured communication, premarital counselling, post-marital transitions, and infidelity repair. My work helps partners move from defensiveness and reactivity toward clarity, accountability, and renewed emotional connection.
I hold a deep belief in the inherent goodness of every person and the presence of hope in every circumstance. As a relational therapist, I recognize the powerful influence that relationships have on our overall well-being; I have supported individuals, couples, and families alike in their journeys toward healing, growth, and deeper connection. I do not view clients as broken or in need of being “fixed,” but rather as whole and unique individuals shaped by their stories, relationships, and lived contexts. I focus on strengths and resilience, and I remain grounded in hope even in moments when hope may feel out of reach.
I hold a deep belief in the inherent goodness of every person and the presence of hope in every circumstance. As a relational therapist, I recognize the powerful influence that relationships have on our overall well-being; I have supported individuals, couples, and families alike in their journeys toward healing, growth, and deeper connection. I do not view clients as broken or in need of being “fixed,” but rather as whole and unique individuals shaped by their stories, relationships, and lived contexts. I focus on strengths and resilience, and I remain grounded in hope even in moments when hope may feel out of reach.
I am a welcoming and attentive clinician, committed to nurturing a therapeutic environment grounded in respect and compassion. Throughout my career, I have worked from a relational and humanistic lens on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and others. I am compassionate about issues affecting LGBTQIA2S+, marginalized, and neurodiverse populations. I confidently use modalities such as ACT, DBT, EFT, SFT, CBT, Logotherapy, and Family Systems- collaboratively forming treatment plans to consider each client’s unique experiences, needs, goals, and personality.
I am a welcoming and attentive clinician, committed to nurturing a therapeutic environment grounded in respect and compassion. Throughout my career, I have worked from a relational and humanistic lens on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and others. I am compassionate about issues affecting LGBTQIA2S+, marginalized, and neurodiverse populations. I confidently use modalities such as ACT, DBT, EFT, SFT, CBT, Logotherapy, and Family Systems- collaboratively forming treatment plans to consider each client’s unique experiences, needs, goals, and personality.
Tessie Pulla Chin | Trauma | ADHD | Empaths
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, BPD, Empaths
1 Endorsed
Online Only
On the outside you look unstoppable: confident, independent, the one who always keeps it together. But no one sees that beneath the surface, you feel like you drowning in a secret struggle. You’re exhausted from fighting invisible battles. Perhaps you grapple with trust issues, irritability, grief, inexplicable anxiety, feelings of detachment from those around you, or even yourself. Or maybe you are stuck in cycles of high adrenaline followed by exhaustion, relying on caffeine, sleep aids, or binge eating just to get through the day. What once helped you to survive has now become a pattern that is seriously keeping you stuck.
On the outside you look unstoppable: confident, independent, the one who always keeps it together. But no one sees that beneath the surface, you feel like you drowning in a secret struggle. You’re exhausted from fighting invisible battles. Perhaps you grapple with trust issues, irritability, grief, inexplicable anxiety, feelings of detachment from those around you, or even yourself. Or maybe you are stuck in cycles of high adrenaline followed by exhaustion, relying on caffeine, sleep aids, or binge eating just to get through the day. What once helped you to survive has now become a pattern that is seriously keeping you stuck.
