Therapists in Mississauga, ON
I applaud your courage and thank you for being here, as this in itself is a big step. You have now chosen 'yourself' by acknowledging and prioritizing your needs and goals. It is an honour and privilege to be your companion in this sojourn, where I diligently strive to support you in realizing your fullest potential and finding joy through building resilient and meaningful relationships. For me, the profession of psychotherapy is simply an organic extension of my values and lived experiences and my strong belief in the principle of ‘paying it forward’.
I applaud your courage and thank you for being here, as this in itself is a big step. You have now chosen 'yourself' by acknowledging and prioritizing your needs and goals. It is an honour and privilege to be your companion in this sojourn, where I diligently strive to support you in realizing your fullest potential and finding joy through building resilient and meaningful relationships. For me, the profession of psychotherapy is simply an organic extension of my values and lived experiences and my strong belief in the principle of ‘paying it forward’.
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support is such a wonderful step in ensuring your wellness. Navigating our emotional health can be hard. Thank you for trusting me with yours. During our work together, we will explore how we are shaped by our early experiences and how our emotions guide us to better understand ourselves. We won’t be learning quick strategies to coping, conflict resolution or emotion management, but instead we will slow down and work to uncover the underlying patterns that drive our perceptions of the world, our relationships with others, and our relationship with ourselves.
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support is such a wonderful step in ensuring your wellness. Navigating our emotional health can be hard. Thank you for trusting me with yours. During our work together, we will explore how we are shaped by our early experiences and how our emotions guide us to better understand ourselves. We won’t be learning quick strategies to coping, conflict resolution or emotion management, but instead we will slow down and work to uncover the underlying patterns that drive our perceptions of the world, our relationships with others, and our relationship with ourselves.
Are you ready to move beyond empathy and validation in therapy? I believe meaningful growth requires more than feeling heard—it requires insight paired with action.
My style is direct, honest, and collaborative. I don't simply validate your experiences and leave it there. Together, we'll identify patterns that are keeping you stuck, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop concrete strategies to create change. Clients often appreciate my ability to offer clear feedback, ask difficult but important questions, and provide practical guidance while maintaining a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Are you ready to move beyond empathy and validation in therapy? I believe meaningful growth requires more than feeling heard—it requires insight paired with action.
My style is direct, honest, and collaborative. I don't simply validate your experiences and leave it there. Together, we'll identify patterns that are keeping you stuck, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop concrete strategies to create change. Clients often appreciate my ability to offer clear feedback, ask difficult but important questions, and provide practical guidance while maintaining a supportive therapeutic relationship.
Rebekah Kunica
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, MDiv, ADHD-CC
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
Waitlist for new clients
Many of us have become masters in pretending that things are fine, when in reality our lives seem to be falling apart. Inside we feel like we’re drowning: overwhelmed by emotion, lost, & hopeless as we try to carry the burden of unresolved trauma, pain, & life’s curveballs hurled our way. Pushing aside these problems to get through each day to manage life’s responsibilities, we find ourselves numb, depressed, anxious, self-medicating, isolating, angry, & struggling with relationships. Together, we can work towards confronting unhealthy behaviours, understanding emotions, & healing from our past to create transformational change.
Many of us have become masters in pretending that things are fine, when in reality our lives seem to be falling apart. Inside we feel like we’re drowning: overwhelmed by emotion, lost, & hopeless as we try to carry the burden of unresolved trauma, pain, & life’s curveballs hurled our way. Pushing aside these problems to get through each day to manage life’s responsibilities, we find ourselves numb, depressed, anxious, self-medicating, isolating, angry, & struggling with relationships. Together, we can work towards confronting unhealthy behaviours, understanding emotions, & healing from our past to create transformational change.
Imagine feeling confident, empowered, and ready to move forward with purpose in your relationships, career, and personal life. Whether you're navigating life transitions, struggling with self-doubt or low motivation, healing from trauma or abuse, experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, or facing challenges with intimacy and communication in your relationships, I’m here to help. With over 15 years of experience, I can guide you in addressing the root causes of your struggles and help you identify actionable steps to create the life you truly desire. I provide practical tools to support your growth and success.
Imagine feeling confident, empowered, and ready to move forward with purpose in your relationships, career, and personal life. Whether you're navigating life transitions, struggling with self-doubt or low motivation, healing from trauma or abuse, experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, or facing challenges with intimacy and communication in your relationships, I’m here to help. With over 15 years of experience, I can guide you in addressing the root causes of your struggles and help you identify actionable steps to create the life you truly desire. I provide practical tools to support your growth and success.
Whether you're struggling with personal or relational difficulties, complex issues, or a clinical diagnosis, I offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard and understood. Ultimately, my goal as a therapist is to work with you and/or your loved ones to support real and lasting change, so that you can live a life with ease.
Whether you're struggling with personal or relational difficulties, complex issues, or a clinical diagnosis, I offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard and understood. Ultimately, my goal as a therapist is to work with you and/or your loved ones to support real and lasting change, so that you can live a life with ease.
Life can feel overwhelming in ways that are difficult to fully explain to the people around us. Sometimes we find ourselves carrying anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship stress, grief, self-doubt, or old patterns that continue showing up no matter how much we try to think our way through them. Therapy can offer a space where you no longer have to hold everything alone. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and emotionally safe environment where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin exploring your experiences with greater curiosity and self-understanding.
Life can feel overwhelming in ways that are difficult to fully explain to the people around us. Sometimes we find ourselves carrying anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relationship stress, grief, self-doubt, or old patterns that continue showing up no matter how much we try to think our way through them. Therapy can offer a space where you no longer have to hold everything alone. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and emotionally safe environment where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin exploring your experiences with greater curiosity and self-understanding.
I see you. On paper, you’re doing everything right—meeting expectations, keeping the peace, and checking the boxes, but inside, it feels like you're disappearing. You've spent so long listening to everyone else, your own voice sounds like a whisper. It's lonely to be loved for who you are pretending to be, rather than who you actually are. If you feel like you are constantly tearing yourself apart just to fit into a mold that wasn't built for you, I want you to know two things: One, you are not broken, and two, you do not have to carry this heavy weight alone. Welcome, I'm so glad you're here.
I see you. On paper, you’re doing everything right—meeting expectations, keeping the peace, and checking the boxes, but inside, it feels like you're disappearing. You've spent so long listening to everyone else, your own voice sounds like a whisper. It's lonely to be loved for who you are pretending to be, rather than who you actually are. If you feel like you are constantly tearing yourself apart just to fit into a mold that wasn't built for you, I want you to know two things: One, you are not broken, and two, you do not have to carry this heavy weight alone. Welcome, I'm so glad you're here.
Life can feel overwhelming when anger takes over, relationships break down, or work stressors pile up. These challenges can leave you feeling stuck, isolated, or unsure how to move forward. You may find yourself frustrated with others or disappointed in yourself, wondering how to break free from unhealthy patterns. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Working together can provide the support you need to navigate these struggles with clarity and direction, and begin building a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Life can feel overwhelming when anger takes over, relationships break down, or work stressors pile up. These challenges can leave you feeling stuck, isolated, or unsure how to move forward. You may find yourself frustrated with others or disappointed in yourself, wondering how to break free from unhealthy patterns. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Working together can provide the support you need to navigate these struggles with clarity and direction, and begin building a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Dr. Skowron has over 30 years of experience working in clinical settings serving
children and youth. These have included hospitals, mental health clinics, private
special education schools for children with autism or acquired brain injury, and
ABA service agencies. Additionally, he has held university faculty positions in
graduate training programs in mental health counseling and applied behaviour
analysis and has a very strong interest in supervising and mentoring students
and early-career clinicians.
Dr. Skowron has over 30 years of experience working in clinical settings serving
children and youth. These have included hospitals, mental health clinics, private
special education schools for children with autism or acquired brain injury, and
ABA service agencies. Additionally, he has held university faculty positions in
graduate training programs in mental health counseling and applied behaviour
analysis and has a very strong interest in supervising and mentoring students
and early-career clinicians.
I am a licensed Occupational Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with 15+ years of experience working with people. I am committed to providing you with personalized support to meet your specific needs. Whether you are facing stressors, navigating a major life transition, or seeking personal growth, collaboratively we will work together to find what works best for you.
I am a licensed Occupational Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with 15+ years of experience working with people. I am committed to providing you with personalized support to meet your specific needs. Whether you are facing stressors, navigating a major life transition, or seeking personal growth, collaboratively we will work together to find what works best for you.
Welcome! I am Shelley Rush a Registered Psychotherapist and Director of Rush & Associates. I am committed to collaboratively assessing your current situation. My goal is to help individuals, couples and groups work towards empowering themselves in the process of change and understanding. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT. I use an integrated model helping you to develop an individual plan that suits your needs.
Welcome! I am Shelley Rush a Registered Psychotherapist and Director of Rush & Associates. I am committed to collaboratively assessing your current situation. My goal is to help individuals, couples and groups work towards empowering themselves in the process of change and understanding. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT. I use an integrated model helping you to develop an individual plan that suits your needs.
Imagine finding the right therapist in minutes — and beginning to transform your life from the very first session.
Tired of replaying the past? You are not broken - you are carrying more than anyone should carry alone.
At Nafs Healing, we help you heal and - not just cope. Working with a heart, mind, body, and soul lens, we blend evidence-based therapy with authentic Islamic Psychology. Many clients experience real shifts from their very first session.
You don't have to choose between your faith and your healing. We were built for you.
Ready to reclaim yourself, rediscover joy, and return to the wholeness that was always yours?
Imagine finding the right therapist in minutes — and beginning to transform your life from the very first session.
Tired of replaying the past? You are not broken - you are carrying more than anyone should carry alone.
At Nafs Healing, we help you heal and - not just cope. Working with a heart, mind, body, and soul lens, we blend evidence-based therapy with authentic Islamic Psychology. Many clients experience real shifts from their very first session.
You don't have to choose between your faith and your healing. We were built for you.
Ready to reclaim yourself, rediscover joy, and return to the wholeness that was always yours?
Receiving an autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. At On the Spectrum, we are here to support, guide, and empower families through every step of their journey. Our team of experienced professionals provides evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, early intervention, and ongoing parent support to help children thrive. Every child is unique, and so is our approach. We create personalized treatment plans designed to meet your child’s individual needs, fostering communication, social skills, and independence.
Receiving an autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. At On the Spectrum, we are here to support, guide, and empower families through every step of their journey. Our team of experienced professionals provides evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, early intervention, and ongoing parent support to help children thrive. Every child is unique, and so is our approach. We create personalized treatment plans designed to meet your child’s individual needs, fostering communication, social skills, and independence.
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.
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.
Are you struggling with painful thoughts and emotions or trying to sort out a difficult personal issue? I understand that life can feel like a roller-coaster of emotions sometimes as we try to navigate through life changes, relationship issues and personal challenges. I offer a person-centered, non-judgmental and empathetic treatment approach. I believe that every person is unique and the best approach is not cookie-cutter, but rather an individually tailored treatment plan.
Are you struggling with painful thoughts and emotions or trying to sort out a difficult personal issue? I understand that life can feel like a roller-coaster of emotions sometimes as we try to navigate through life changes, relationship issues and personal challenges. I offer a person-centered, non-judgmental and empathetic treatment approach. I believe that every person is unique and the best approach is not cookie-cutter, but rather an individually tailored treatment plan.
Welcome! Offering virtual evening sessions.
Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationship and want to rebuild a safe space where communication, mutual respect, and autonomy can grow? I support individuals and couples in restoring peace and harmony together.
I also work with children, youth, and adults with special needs, including autism and intellectual disabilities, focusing on areas such as social relationships, motivation, and self-esteem. I believe in working alongside with families as well, providing guidance and support to help everyone thrive together.
Welcome! Offering virtual evening sessions.
Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationship and want to rebuild a safe space where communication, mutual respect, and autonomy can grow? I support individuals and couples in restoring peace and harmony together.
I also work with children, youth, and adults with special needs, including autism and intellectual disabilities, focusing on areas such as social relationships, motivation, and self-esteem. I believe in working alongside with families as well, providing guidance and support to help everyone thrive together.
Remy Karda Counselling Services, Social Worker
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
6 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5R
With over 20 years of experience, I have dedicated myself to supporting diverse communities in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and community mental health agencies. My focus is on providing therapy to individuals dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, trauma, and more. I am committed to creating a safe and confidential space where you can explore your emotions without fear of judgment.
With over 20 years of experience, I have dedicated myself to supporting diverse communities in various settings, including hospitals, schools, and community mental health agencies. My focus is on providing therapy to individuals dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, trauma, and more. I am committed to creating a safe and confidential space where you can explore your emotions without fear of judgment.
High-Conflict & Family Stabilization Specialist:
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and parents navigating intense personal stress, relationship breakdowns, or exhausting high-conflict family disputes. They come to my practice feeling completely stuck, isolated, and overwhelmed by emotional chaos or a complex legal maze. Backed by over 20 years of clinical experience, I help them untangle the chaos, break cycles of anxiety and anger, and establish child-focused stability. We work together to build clear, practical paths forward so they can reclaim control of their future.
High-Conflict & Family Stabilization Specialist:
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and parents navigating intense personal stress, relationship breakdowns, or exhausting high-conflict family disputes. They come to my practice feeling completely stuck, isolated, and overwhelmed by emotional chaos or a complex legal maze. Backed by over 20 years of clinical experience, I help them untangle the chaos, break cycles of anxiety and anger, and establish child-focused stability. We work together to build clear, practical paths forward so they can reclaim control of their future.
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Number of Counsellors in Mississauga, ON
1.000+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in Mississauga, ON who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | SunLife |
| 84% | Manulife |
| 81% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Mississauga, ON see their clients
| 59% | In Person and Online | |
| 41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |