Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Mississauga, ON
I utilize a variety of modalities, including internal family systems, somatic, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, spiritually integrated, CBT, etc, that culminate into a client-centred approach.
One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story." I have dedicated my life to building a practice where people can come to a place of peace, where you feel comfortable and safe to unburden yourself about the most intimate and personal aspects of your life without the fear of being judged or shamed. This process allows you to shed the layers that keep you going in the same cycles and help you start a new, more fulfilling chapter in your life. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.
I utilize a variety of modalities, including internal family systems, somatic, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, spiritually integrated, CBT, etc, that culminate into a client-centred approach.
One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story." I have dedicated my life to building a practice where people can come to a place of peace, where you feel comfortable and safe to unburden yourself about the most intimate and personal aspects of your life without the fear of being judged or shamed. This process allows you to shed the layers that keep you going in the same cycles and help you start a new, more fulfilling chapter in your life. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.
Atia Bashizadah | Burnout | Identity | Career |
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Anxiety, Career, Burnout, ADHD, Trauma
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
Are you smart, driven, career-focused - and quietly falling apart? On the outside, you seem fine. On the inside, your mind races like a browser with 30 tabs open. You replay conversations, dread your to-do list, and never feel caught up. No matter how much praise you get, it doesn’t land. Your inner critic is loud, and everything feels heavy—like life isn’t fun anymore. You wonder if it’s ADHD, depression, burnout... You’ve tried the books, the walks, the journaling. You tell yourself to “love yourself,” but it feels like a vague idea, not something real. You’re tired of holding it all together and ready to actually feel okay
Are you smart, driven, career-focused - and quietly falling apart? On the outside, you seem fine. On the inside, your mind races like a browser with 30 tabs open. You replay conversations, dread your to-do list, and never feel caught up. No matter how much praise you get, it doesn’t land. Your inner critic is loud, and everything feels heavy—like life isn’t fun anymore. You wonder if it’s ADHD, depression, burnout... You’ve tried the books, the walks, the journaling. You tell yourself to “love yourself,” but it feels like a vague idea, not something real. You’re tired of holding it all together and ready to actually feel okay
She draws primarily from a cognitive-behavioural therapy perspective, but also integrates strategies from mindfulness, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy.
Dr. Adrijana Krsmanovic is a Clinical and Health Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Krsmanovic provides assessment and treatment to adults with a variety of presenting concerns, including grief and loss, chronic pain and chronic health issues or illnesses, low mood or depression, anxiety disorders and phobias, stress, insomnia or difficulties with sleep, adjustment to life transitions, relationship difficulties, managing difficult emotions (guilt, anger, shame), and navigating infertility, pregnancy and postpartum challenges.
She draws primarily from a cognitive-behavioural therapy perspective, but also integrates strategies from mindfulness, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy.
Dr. Adrijana Krsmanovic is a Clinical and Health Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Krsmanovic provides assessment and treatment to adults with a variety of presenting concerns, including grief and loss, chronic pain and chronic health issues or illnesses, low mood or depression, anxiety disorders and phobias, stress, insomnia or difficulties with sleep, adjustment to life transitions, relationship difficulties, managing difficult emotions (guilt, anger, shame), and navigating infertility, pregnancy and postpartum challenges.
Robin Spain-Little | Empaths, Type A & Trauma
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern, CPTSD, Women, Career, Empath
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you a sensitive, creative, overwhelmed empathic soul who’s been told you’re “too much,” “too emotional,” or “too difficult” for the world around you? You’ve always felt a bit different and felt left out because of it, and have carried buried resentment and pain for years - putting yourself last and shoving your feelings down while old wounds continue to echo beneath the surface. It's getting really hard to ignore. You’ve tried all the things - self-help books, meditation, exercise, you know your attachment style, you late-night Google search and ChatGPT, but nothing seems to create the deeper, lasting change you know you need.
Are you a sensitive, creative, overwhelmed empathic soul who’s been told you’re “too much,” “too emotional,” or “too difficult” for the world around you? You’ve always felt a bit different and felt left out because of it, and have carried buried resentment and pain for years - putting yourself last and shoving your feelings down while old wounds continue to echo beneath the surface. It's getting really hard to ignore. You’ve tried all the things - self-help books, meditation, exercise, you know your attachment style, you late-night Google search and ChatGPT, but nothing seems to create the deeper, lasting change you know you need.
Laura believes in using evidence-based therapies and what is known from research to benefit clients, while using an empathetic, caring, individualized approach. She understands the complexities of mental health challenges and life transitions, and strives to provide a non-judgmental, open space for individuals to improve their mental wellbeing and learn tools to cope. Laura works with clients at their own pace in exploring their difficulties and strongly believes in collaborative work and the value of ongoing feedback.
Laura believes in using evidence-based therapies and what is known from research to benefit clients, while using an empathetic, caring, individualized approach. She understands the complexities of mental health challenges and life transitions, and strives to provide a non-judgmental, open space for individuals to improve their mental wellbeing and learn tools to cope. Laura works with clients at their own pace in exploring their difficulties and strongly believes in collaborative work and the value of ongoing feedback.
I am here to support you if you are struggling with depression and anxiety disorders, grief and bereavement, and the impact of past traumas (such as sexual assault, physical assault, MVA, and childhood abuse). If you lost your loved one or a pet and are going through grief and bereavement, or if you are experiencing current life stressors and need to speak with a professional to learn how to cope, I am also here to support you.
I am here to support you if you are struggling with depression and anxiety disorders, grief and bereavement, and the impact of past traumas (such as sexual assault, physical assault, MVA, and childhood abuse). If you lost your loved one or a pet and are going through grief and bereavement, or if you are experiencing current life stressors and need to speak with a professional to learn how to cope, I am also here to support you.
Are you seeking peace, calmness, or relief from anxiety and depression? Do you wish to quiet negative thoughts or build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with your partner, colleagues, classmates, or family? If you want to feel connected, belong, and live a happier life, you have already taken an important step by searching for support. I am here to guide you on this journey.
Are you seeking peace, calmness, or relief from anxiety and depression? Do you wish to quiet negative thoughts or build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with your partner, colleagues, classmates, or family? If you want to feel connected, belong, and live a happier life, you have already taken an important step by searching for support. I am here to guide you on this journey.
Feeling stuck or unable to imagine a better life? Struggling with persistent negative self-talk that keeps you from feeling fulfilled? You're not alone. I am Simona Ilieva, founder of Simona Ilieva Psychotherapy, Counselling and Consultation Services—a virtual mental health counselling clinic offering individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. I believe everyone has the strength to overcome life’s obstacles. Psychotherapy can help you improve relationships, gain clarity, and live a more meaningful life. Healing is possible, and it starts with a conversation. Let's take that first step together.
Feeling stuck or unable to imagine a better life? Struggling with persistent negative self-talk that keeps you from feeling fulfilled? You're not alone. I am Simona Ilieva, founder of Simona Ilieva Psychotherapy, Counselling and Consultation Services—a virtual mental health counselling clinic offering individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. I believe everyone has the strength to overcome life’s obstacles. Psychotherapy can help you improve relationships, gain clarity, and live a more meaningful life. Healing is possible, and it starts with a conversation. Let's take that first step together.
Do you feel "numb," overwhelmed, or emotionally checked-out? In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of being constantly online, overworked, and disconnected from others. This ongoing stress can leave you feeling tired, anxious, and hopeless. These feelings tend to impact relationships, lead to harmful habits, and chip away at your self-worth. Getting help from an in-person therapist can be a step toward to slowing down, reflecting, and rediscovering the joy and balance in your life that you've been looking for. Click the "Email me" button for a free 20 minute consultation call today.
Do you feel "numb," overwhelmed, or emotionally checked-out? In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of being constantly online, overworked, and disconnected from others. This ongoing stress can leave you feeling tired, anxious, and hopeless. These feelings tend to impact relationships, lead to harmful habits, and chip away at your self-worth. Getting help from an in-person therapist can be a step toward to slowing down, reflecting, and rediscovering the joy and balance in your life that you've been looking for. Click the "Email me" button for a free 20 minute consultation call today.
Welcome! I am an Ontario-based psychotherapist working with a wide variety of clients looking for guidance with things like relational trauma, relationship/marrital issues, narcissistic abuse, boundary setting, work-related stress, cultural/racial identity, life transitions, anxiety and childhood/complex trauma. You might be in a place where you notice parts of yourself that are holding you back, whether this be self-criticism, fear, doubt, and more. There may be parts of yourself that are in disagreement about what to do, what to think, where to go, or how to take steps towards the right decisions.
Welcome! I am an Ontario-based psychotherapist working with a wide variety of clients looking for guidance with things like relational trauma, relationship/marrital issues, narcissistic abuse, boundary setting, work-related stress, cultural/racial identity, life transitions, anxiety and childhood/complex trauma. You might be in a place where you notice parts of yourself that are holding you back, whether this be self-criticism, fear, doubt, and more. There may be parts of yourself that are in disagreement about what to do, what to think, where to go, or how to take steps towards the right decisions.
As a South Asian psychotherapist licensed over the past 5 years, I offer a warm, culturally attuned space for clients of all backgrounds. I blend evidence-based practices with a strength-based, empowering approach to help you navigate anxiety, stress, identity concerns, and life transitions. I believe every person holds deep resilience and I’m committed to helping you heal, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to support your growth.
As a South Asian psychotherapist licensed over the past 5 years, I offer a warm, culturally attuned space for clients of all backgrounds. I blend evidence-based practices with a strength-based, empowering approach to help you navigate anxiety, stress, identity concerns, and life transitions. I believe every person holds deep resilience and I’m committed to helping you heal, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to support your growth.
On our journey of life it's difficult to thrive in any environment when we're feeling disconnected from ourselves. Whatever brings you here, welcome. Let us navigate life's challenges by honoring your unique experiences and perspectives.
On our journey of life it's difficult to thrive in any environment when we're feeling disconnected from ourselves. Whatever brings you here, welcome. Let us navigate life's challenges by honoring your unique experiences and perspectives.
She uses a blend of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), weaving mindfulness and self-compassion practices throughout her work.
Sarah has a background working with adults and adolescents experiencing various forms of anxiety and depression, and has experience assisting clients with processing past trauma, increasing self-compassion, processing life transitions, relational issues, and walking through grief. Sarah also works with couples and has completed her Level 1 Gottman Training, using this approach in her sessions with clients. Sarah has completed her Level 1 Emotion-Focused Therapy and is currently working towards a certificate on Death, Dying and Bereavement through Wilfred Laurier University.
She uses a blend of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), weaving mindfulness and self-compassion practices throughout her work.
Sarah has a background working with adults and adolescents experiencing various forms of anxiety and depression, and has experience assisting clients with processing past trauma, increasing self-compassion, processing life transitions, relational issues, and walking through grief. Sarah also works with couples and has completed her Level 1 Gottman Training, using this approach in her sessions with clients. Sarah has completed her Level 1 Emotion-Focused Therapy and is currently working towards a certificate on Death, Dying and Bereavement through Wilfred Laurier University.
I am especially passionate about working with clients witch childhood and attachment trauma. Trauma often does not mean a big scary event, but can be about subtle, repetitive experiences that erode our sense of self in different ways. Anger, anxiety, OCD, DID, CPTSD are some of the ways these experiences can manifest in adulthood.
I am especially passionate about working with clients witch childhood and attachment trauma. Trauma often does not mean a big scary event, but can be about subtle, repetitive experiences that erode our sense of self in different ways. Anger, anxiety, OCD, DID, CPTSD are some of the ways these experiences can manifest in adulthood.
At Choosing Health Counselling, we use evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
Choosing the right therapist starts here. Our clinic offers Social Work, and Psychotherapy services for individuals, couples & families in-person in Mississauga and online throughout Ontario. We're open 7 days per week with evening and weekend appointments readily available.
Life can be tough… but so are you. Are you ready to meet life's challenges with grace and resilience? Deciding to begin therapy takes courage and is often the first step towards positive, lasting life changes.
If you seek non-judgmental, empathic, solution-focused counselling, book your free consult call now!
At Choosing Health Counselling, we use evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
Choosing the right therapist starts here. Our clinic offers Social Work, and Psychotherapy services for individuals, couples & families in-person in Mississauga and online throughout Ontario. We're open 7 days per week with evening and weekend appointments readily available.
Life can be tough… but so are you. Are you ready to meet life's challenges with grace and resilience? Deciding to begin therapy takes courage and is often the first step towards positive, lasting life changes.
If you seek non-judgmental, empathic, solution-focused counselling, book your free consult call now!
We will also explore mindfulness, self-care, and self-compassion to promote overall wellness.
Accepting New Clients today! You’ve reached the career milestones you aimed for, but excellence has started to feel like a trap. Between unyielding mandates at the firm and the "always-on" culture of the South Core, you’re replaying meetings in your head long after the laptop is closed. If your drive for perfection is fuelling burnout and imposter syndrome, you aren't alone.
We will also explore mindfulness, self-care, and self-compassion to promote overall wellness.
Accepting New Clients today! You’ve reached the career milestones you aimed for, but excellence has started to feel like a trap. Between unyielding mandates at the firm and the "always-on" culture of the South Core, you’re replaying meetings in your head long after the laptop is closed. If your drive for perfection is fuelling burnout and imposter syndrome, you aren't alone.
His primary clinical approach is rooted in humanistic and culturally humble frameworks, incorporating elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices.
Dr. Meade is dedicated to creating safe and affirming spaces for clients within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. He has a special interest in affirming supports for transgender and gender expansive people and is a sought after speaker, trainer, and researcher in the areas of gender diversity and gender joy.
His primary clinical approach is rooted in humanistic and culturally humble frameworks, incorporating elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices.
Dr. Meade is dedicated to creating safe and affirming spaces for clients within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. He has a special interest in affirming supports for transgender and gender expansive people and is a sought after speaker, trainer, and researcher in the areas of gender diversity and gender joy.
Nicole Franklin
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
"LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE, LIVE FREE" Live Free Counselling Services helps you: Reduce Stress, Increase Coping Strategies and Restore Life Balance. When you choose Live Free, you can expect professional, high quality, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive services that help move you forward.
"LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE, LIVE FREE" Live Free Counselling Services helps you: Reduce Stress, Increase Coping Strategies and Restore Life Balance. When you choose Live Free, you can expect professional, high quality, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive services that help move you forward.
Jenna Swadzba | People Pleasing & Boundaries
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Anxiety, Athlete, HSP, Trauma, Type A
1 Endorsed
Online Only
New March 2026 - Are you a highly-sensitive, Type A, perfectionistic overachieving woman with a tendency to people please, who has a difficult relationship with your mom, who appears to have it all together but inside is feeling anxious and burned out? You know you need to relax and do some self-care, but nothing helps for very long. You've done the things you're "supposed to" do: meditation, self-help, read "Let Them Theory" you know your attachment style - intellectually you know it all, but your overthinking brain won't slow down and it's starting to impact your relationships, romantically, with friends or at work..
New March 2026 - Are you a highly-sensitive, Type A, perfectionistic overachieving woman with a tendency to people please, who has a difficult relationship with your mom, who appears to have it all together but inside is feeling anxious and burned out? You know you need to relax and do some self-care, but nothing helps for very long. You've done the things you're "supposed to" do: meditation, self-help, read "Let Them Theory" you know your attachment style - intellectually you know it all, but your overthinking brain won't slow down and it's starting to impact your relationships, romantically, with friends or at work..
Each of us has a story, but our experiences may have made it difficult to share openly or listen to it ourselves. Sometimes the person who needs to hear your story the most is you. For 18 years, I've supported a wide range of clients with diverse concerns, including addiction, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions. My professional experience combined with my personal recovery of nearly 20 years make me uniquely suited to support you. I can help you to better understand yourself, identify underlying needs, and develop more effective ways to fulfill them.
Each of us has a story, but our experiences may have made it difficult to share openly or listen to it ourselves. Sometimes the person who needs to hear your story the most is you. For 18 years, I've supported a wide range of clients with diverse concerns, including addiction, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions. My professional experience combined with my personal recovery of nearly 20 years make me uniquely suited to support you. I can help you to better understand yourself, identify underlying needs, and develop more effective ways to fulfill them.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.