Psychosis Therapists in Mississauga, ON
I believe that every individual possesses the strength and resilience to navigate life's challenges. However, during difficult times, we often need someone to guide us, reminding us of our inner capabilities. My passion lies in holistic wellness, where the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected and deserve equal attention. Mental well-being, in particular, is crucial as the decisions we make daily can significantly impact our lives, often leading to stress or unhealthy coping mechanisms.
I believe that every individual possesses the strength and resilience to navigate life's challenges. However, during difficult times, we often need someone to guide us, reminding us of our inner capabilities. My passion lies in holistic wellness, where the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected and deserve equal attention. Mental well-being, in particular, is crucial as the decisions we make daily can significantly impact our lives, often leading to stress or unhealthy coping mechanisms.
I have over 10 years of experience providing counselling to individuals with anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance misuse, relational challenges and major life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and sometimes we need space to pause, process what we’re carrying, and reconnect with ourselves. My goal is to help clients build resilience, feel empowered in their daily lives, and develop practical tools that support lasting growth and healing.
I strive to create a compassionate, honest and non-judgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Every person’s story is unique, which is why I take an individualized approach to therapy that reflects your personal values, goals, and strengths.
I have over 10 years of experience providing counselling to individuals with anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance misuse, relational challenges and major life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and sometimes we need space to pause, process what we’re carrying, and reconnect with ourselves. My goal is to help clients build resilience, feel empowered in their daily lives, and develop practical tools that support lasting growth and healing.
I strive to create a compassionate, honest and non-judgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Every person’s story is unique, which is why I take an individualized approach to therapy that reflects your personal values, goals, and strengths.
Nurse Coaching:
Psychiatric Nurse treating patients with varying Mental Health or behavioral problems. Monitoring symptoms and behaviors, and providing short or long-term care. Collaborating with other healthcare teams in providing holistic care. Supporting clients in their community and understanding how culture plays an important role in health. Goal is to have individuals managing their health and getting the support needed.
Nurse Coaching:
Psychiatric Nurse treating patients with varying Mental Health or behavioral problems. Monitoring symptoms and behaviors, and providing short or long-term care. Collaborating with other healthcare teams in providing holistic care. Supporting clients in their community and understanding how culture plays an important role in health. Goal is to have individuals managing their health and getting the support needed.
Theepan Tharumalingam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
Society tends to prioritize physical health over mental health, yet the physical is inseparable from the mental. I have therefore dedicated my life to supporting people’s mental health so they can overcome their challenges, become the best version of themselves, and experience deeper happiness. I am trained in a wide range of modalities and theories, but my main focus is exploring the unconscious mind, especially in the form of dreams. Dreams are messages from the unconscious, and as a dream analyst, I can help you unpack the deeper meaning your dreams contain. If you experience vivid dreams, I might be just the therapist for you.
Society tends to prioritize physical health over mental health, yet the physical is inseparable from the mental. I have therefore dedicated my life to supporting people’s mental health so they can overcome their challenges, become the best version of themselves, and experience deeper happiness. I am trained in a wide range of modalities and theories, but my main focus is exploring the unconscious mind, especially in the form of dreams. Dreams are messages from the unconscious, and as a dream analyst, I can help you unpack the deeper meaning your dreams contain. If you experience vivid dreams, I might be just the therapist for you.
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.
Gursharan Virdee works with adults and adolescents experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, addictions, self-harm and trauma.
Dr. Virdee works from a culturally responsive, anti-oppressive and trauma informed lens. She is trained in a number of evidence based interventions including CBT, CPT, DBT skills, MBCT, cognitive adaptation and cognitive remediation. She has a special interest in culturally appropriate assessments and intervention, and can provide these services in Punjabi.
Gursharan Virdee works with adults and adolescents experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, addictions, self-harm and trauma.
Dr. Virdee works from a culturally responsive, anti-oppressive and trauma informed lens. She is trained in a number of evidence based interventions including CBT, CPT, DBT skills, MBCT, cognitive adaptation and cognitive remediation. She has a special interest in culturally appropriate assessments and intervention, and can provide these services in Punjabi.
Accepting NEW patients-therapy for kids, youth & adults! Are you or your kids dealing with anxiety, depression, Autism, trauma or another mental health issue? Do you/your kids find it hard to focus or withdrawing/isolating? Struggling with low self esteem?Dealing with a divorce? Are your kids feeling pressurized by their peers or getting into trouble at school? I can help. I am here to help you & your kids find healthy coping mechanisms. I foster a positive, supportive place to improve communication, help with social ques while developing social and emotional regulation skills.
Accepting NEW patients-therapy for kids, youth & adults! Are you or your kids dealing with anxiety, depression, Autism, trauma or another mental health issue? Do you/your kids find it hard to focus or withdrawing/isolating? Struggling with low self esteem?Dealing with a divorce? Are your kids feeling pressurized by their peers or getting into trouble at school? I can help. I am here to help you & your kids find healthy coping mechanisms. I foster a positive, supportive place to improve communication, help with social ques while developing social and emotional regulation skills.
I am committed to supporting individuals who feel stuck in recurring emotional and relational patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, grief, and difficulties with trust, intimacy, and identity, including those managing complex mental health conditions such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or personality-related challenges.
I specialize in trauma-informed psychotherapy for individuals with complex emotional and relational difficulties and major mental health conditions. I offer structured, evidence-based treatment using CBT, Schema Therapy, CPT, DBT, Narrative and CBT for Psychosis to target maladaptive beliefs, improve emotional regulation, enhance interpersonal functioning.
I am committed to supporting individuals who feel stuck in recurring emotional and relational patterns shaped by trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, grief, and difficulties with trust, intimacy, and identity, including those managing complex mental health conditions such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or personality-related challenges.
I specialize in trauma-informed psychotherapy for individuals with complex emotional and relational difficulties and major mental health conditions. I offer structured, evidence-based treatment using CBT, Schema Therapy, CPT, DBT, Narrative and CBT for Psychosis to target maladaptive beliefs, improve emotional regulation, enhance interpersonal functioning.
It's okay to be sad. You don't owe anyone a performance of being okay when you feel like you are falling apart. Feelings are meant to be felt.
It's okay to be sad. You don't owe anyone a performance of being okay when you feel like you are falling apart. Feelings are meant to be felt.
I have a degree in Psychology as well as Social Work and have completed various training courses including: cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis, trauma informed counseling, motivational interviewing and concurrent disorders training.
Welcome! My name is Nicole and I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health. I believe that everyone has a light within them - a source of resilience, strength and possibility. Sometimes, life's challenges and emotional layers can make that light feel dim or hidden. My role as your therapist is to walk alongside you on your healing journey, supporting you as you uncover and nurture that light.
I have a degree in Psychology as well as Social Work and have completed various training courses including: cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis, trauma informed counseling, motivational interviewing and concurrent disorders training.
Welcome! My name is Nicole and I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health. I believe that everyone has a light within them - a source of resilience, strength and possibility. Sometimes, life's challenges and emotional layers can make that light feel dim or hidden. My role as your therapist is to walk alongside you on your healing journey, supporting you as you uncover and nurture that light.
***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** It’s a privilege and honour to be doing this work, and to walk alongside clients on their respective healing journeys. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives and life experiences. By working collaboratively and through meaning-making, I aim to support clients in connecting with their needs, dreams, hopes, as well as to the answers I believe each person has inside them. My approach is trauma-informed, non-directive, strength-based, and client-centered. Healing, the discovery of possibilities, one’s resilience, and one's gifts can all be part of the therapy process.
***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** It’s a privilege and honour to be doing this work, and to walk alongside clients on their respective healing journeys. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own lives and life experiences. By working collaboratively and through meaning-making, I aim to support clients in connecting with their needs, dreams, hopes, as well as to the answers I believe each person has inside them. My approach is trauma-informed, non-directive, strength-based, and client-centered. Healing, the discovery of possibilities, one’s resilience, and one's gifts can all be part of the therapy process.
With close to 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families, I recognize that every one of us are unique and hold the potential for transformation and healing. I believe in resilience, an indefinable quality that knocks people down by life’s traumatic incidents and helps rebound back stronger than ever. From my clinical experience, I realize the key for healing and transformation is at the heart of the therapeutic relationship. The major gain of working with me is, I help you to see things from a positive lens, enabling you to make your own decisions to solve a problem.
With close to 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families, I recognize that every one of us are unique and hold the potential for transformation and healing. I believe in resilience, an indefinable quality that knocks people down by life’s traumatic incidents and helps rebound back stronger than ever. From my clinical experience, I realize the key for healing and transformation is at the heart of the therapeutic relationship. The major gain of working with me is, I help you to see things from a positive lens, enabling you to make your own decisions to solve a problem.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or emotionally triggered, you’re not alone. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can work through cycles of anxiety, mood, self-criticism or relationship difficulties that you previously felt stuck in. Our team combines compassionate support with practical coping tools to help you find a clearer path forward and build a more fulfilling life. We start with a free consultation call to match you with a therapist who would be a good fit. Your therapist will first dedicate time to understanding your goals and will then create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or emotionally triggered, you’re not alone. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can work through cycles of anxiety, mood, self-criticism or relationship difficulties that you previously felt stuck in. Our team combines compassionate support with practical coping tools to help you find a clearer path forward and build a more fulfilling life. We start with a free consultation call to match you with a therapist who would be a good fit. Your therapist will first dedicate time to understanding your goals and will then create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.
You have found this site as you are taking the first step towards change.The first step towards therapy is often a scary & difficult one. I can provide you with a confidential relationship based largely on trust & acceptance in order to help you explore your issues in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am trained to help you make sense of your issues so that you can learn and grow from them. I want to help you reconnect to yourself and in turn lead a more fulfilling & enjoyable life. I believe in using an eclectic approach that integrates ideas from various frameworks.
You have found this site as you are taking the first step towards change.The first step towards therapy is often a scary & difficult one. I can provide you with a confidential relationship based largely on trust & acceptance in order to help you explore your issues in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am trained to help you make sense of your issues so that you can learn and grow from them. I want to help you reconnect to yourself and in turn lead a more fulfilling & enjoyable life. I believe in using an eclectic approach that integrates ideas from various frameworks.
Do you lie awake with racing thoughts, anxiety, or overthinking situations long after they happen? Do patterns in your relationships, work, or family life leave you people-pleasing, emotionally drained and constantly irritated? Are you experiencing negative thoughts, strong emotions, or worry about your teen’s behaviour — feeling like you’re at the end of your rope trying to help them?
In your relationship, are repeated arguments, infidelity, or uncertainty about whether to stay or leave weighing on you? Do you carry trust issues and long for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without feeling like a burden?
Do you lie awake with racing thoughts, anxiety, or overthinking situations long after they happen? Do patterns in your relationships, work, or family life leave you people-pleasing, emotionally drained and constantly irritated? Are you experiencing negative thoughts, strong emotions, or worry about your teen’s behaviour — feeling like you’re at the end of your rope trying to help them?
In your relationship, are repeated arguments, infidelity, or uncertainty about whether to stay or leave weighing on you? Do you carry trust issues and long for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without feeling like a burden?
Are you feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Do you think that life has not been fair and you suffer from emotional pain/guilt? Are you looking for answers/solutions for your mental or physical illness? For 20 years I have been working with clients helping them with their unique life story. My therapy opens up the understanding of physical/mental disorder and integrates what has been rejected in your life. One client understood the circumstances that manifested a tumor and decided to continue her life without it. She actually started to appreciate her life and stopped blaming her parents for her upbringing.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Do you think that life has not been fair and you suffer from emotional pain/guilt? Are you looking for answers/solutions for your mental or physical illness? For 20 years I have been working with clients helping them with their unique life story. My therapy opens up the understanding of physical/mental disorder and integrates what has been rejected in your life. One client understood the circumstances that manifested a tumor and decided to continue her life without it. She actually started to appreciate her life and stopped blaming her parents for her upbringing.
Gerry Gange
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BSc, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5G
Waitlist for new clients
Working with the right therapist is the single most important factor in your journey to recovery. Knowledge, experience and rapport are important factors to consider when choosing a health professional, and I encourage you to interview your prospective therapist. Please call me for a free consultation and we can discuss your circumstances in a respectful and confidential way.
Working with the right therapist is the single most important factor in your journey to recovery. Knowledge, experience and rapport are important factors to consider when choosing a health professional, and I encourage you to interview your prospective therapist. Please call me for a free consultation and we can discuss your circumstances in a respectful and confidential way.
I am social worker using solutions-focused and narrative approach. I am offering hands-on experience in helping people with Mental Health. I focus on therapeutic intervention based on strength based model and CBT. I am savvy synergist with a rich history in helping people achieve their dreams. I provide motivation for improvement using variety of modalities. I recently incorporate Louise Hay teaching in my work with clients. Thought the years i helped many people to become proud of themselves and their daily success.
I am social worker using solutions-focused and narrative approach. I am offering hands-on experience in helping people with Mental Health. I focus on therapeutic intervention based on strength based model and CBT. I am savvy synergist with a rich history in helping people achieve their dreams. I provide motivation for improvement using variety of modalities. I recently incorporate Louise Hay teaching in my work with clients. Thought the years i helped many people to become proud of themselves and their daily success.
We live in uncertain times, and asking for support can be a difficult step. If you are navigating depression, anxiety, loneliness, or a sense of emptiness, you are not alone. Many of my clients, including both skeptics and seekers, come with deep questions about trauma, purpose or a lack of it, belonging, and living with integrity, as well as integrating difficult post-psychedelic experiences.
I offer a grounded, trauma-informed, and culturally aware space, integrating body awareness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR.
Please book a free consultation through my website. If no spots are available, email me.
We live in uncertain times, and asking for support can be a difficult step. If you are navigating depression, anxiety, loneliness, or a sense of emptiness, you are not alone. Many of my clients, including both skeptics and seekers, come with deep questions about trauma, purpose or a lack of it, belonging, and living with integrity, as well as integrating difficult post-psychedelic experiences.
I offer a grounded, trauma-informed, and culturally aware space, integrating body awareness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR.
Please book a free consultation through my website. If no spots are available, email me.
Hello and welcome! I’m Dr. Subie. I work with adults experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety (e.g., OCD), and mood concerns (e.g., depression). You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences. Therapy can help you get unstuck and move forward. I use evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, EFT) to support meaningful change. I offer virtual therapy across Ontario.
Hello and welcome! I’m Dr. Subie. I work with adults experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety (e.g., OCD), and mood concerns (e.g., depression). You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences. Therapy can help you get unstuck and move forward. I use evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, EFT) to support meaningful change. I offer virtual therapy across Ontario.
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Psychosis Counsellors
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.