Marriage Counselling Therapists in Newmarket, ON

Our landscape has changed. Our capacity for contribution is tied to our capacity to navigate life with confidence. We live in an era of unprecedented stress, pressure and overwhelm. A lack of confidence and increased disconnection is a strong predictor of overall dissatisfaction in life and decreased mental health. People are struggling more than ever, to navigate their life and need real solutions. Most therapy scratches the surface and leaves us frustrated and hopeless. Our method is different. We provide a practical, evidence-based framework to build confidence and connection quickly, and for the long.

Hi! I'm Glenda. Would you like your relationship to be so much more than it is? Maybe you've been fighting with your partner or relative for years or even decades and would like some help so that you can see the joy in your relationship again. Perhaps you are in the middle of a separation or divorce. Or you've experienced a tragic loss. Infertility? Illness? Difficult in-laws or toxic coworkers? Complicated grief? Do you feel alone? Are you wondering where God is in all of this, as many of us do? I would be honored if you would allow me to support you.

My specialty is working with youth, adults and families faced with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, loss, self- esteem, relationship, and parenting. I am a strong ally of the LGBTQ2S+ community. I have completed the foundation training for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), an effective psychotherapy method which helps clients recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.

In my years of practice I have provided psychotherapy to clients presenting with a variety of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, past trauma, depression, marital discord, affair recovery, low self-esteem/self-worth, and grief. I am committed to helping clients make meaningful changes in their life through using a gentle yet directive approach.

"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life." I know it is a hard to make the first phone call, but when you do be proud of yourself, you have started on your healing journey. You are the "expert" of your story! I am qualified to work with depression, anxiety, PTSD and Certified Family and Marriage Therapist and provide Psychotherapy services. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker and have qualifications to also serve Indigenous People. Therapy and people and building healthy relationships is my passion!

Are you experiencing relationship difficulties? Or do you want to be proactive with your relationship and build a strong emotional connection before there are issues? Whether you attend alone, or as a couple, I welcome the opportunity to work with you in a non-judgmental and collaborative way. I also have a strong understanding of depression and anxiety, if you are finding yourself struggling with your mental health. You don't have to go through it alone. Perhaps you have ADHD and would like some support and skills to make life a bit easier; I have many ADHD resources available. We can make life more manageable together.

Doctoral degree in Counselling Studies and Certified Child and Youth Counsellor. Support working with children, marriages & families from all stages. I have been in practice for over 33 years. The focus includes: building safety, healthy attachment and attunement, healing from trauma by using NUROFEEDBACK, EMDR and BRAINSPOTTING, decreasing anxiety, depression and OCD, family and marital issues and building self-confidence, emotional regulation, living mindfully with purpose, spirituality, supporting goals and aspirations, living in relational harmony and investing in fulfilling relationships and life goals.

One of my specialties is in Maternal Mental Health. Having personally experienced a traumatic birth, it is my passion to support other parents and families who are facing difficulties or trauma related to pre or post-partum experiences. Parenthood can often feel lonely and isolating, but with the right coping strategies and supports, it can also be rewarding and exciting. Additional special interests of mine include supporting those who identify with anxiety, the aging population and/or life transitions, work place issues, and parenting struggles.

The Newmarket Therapy Centre, located in historic Newmarket, is a group of experienced and passionate Registered Psychotherapists & Social Workers. Our Centre supports individuals, couples, families, children/adolescents to make positive changes. Our speciality is treating anxiety, depression, complex/developmental trauma, post-traumatic stress, and couples/family therapy. Our integrated approach includes both scientifically validated therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and EMDR along with various holistic mind-body methods.

I have a passion for long-term change in mindset. Crippling negative self-talk fuels low-confidence, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and other mental health challenges that leave us feeling stuck: keeping us angry, alone and unable to reach our potential. A negative mindset impedes communication style, causing us to feel disconnected and destroys our personal relationships. I work with individuals from an evidence based cognitive behavioural perspective, while integrating emotions focused and narrative therapy. A healthy mindset is essential for emotional regulation, personal growth, healthy relationships and overall success!

With a foundation rooted in Relational Gestalt psychotherapy, my role as an enlightened witness supports you as you feel your feelings, strive to make sense of how you approach the world around you and proceed on your healing journey. I work from an embodied approach to support you as you explore your difficulties, past and/or present, that you may struggle to verbalize. My compassionate side, with a little humour thrown in for good measure, makes difficult feelings a little easier to navigate. We can use conversation, movement, art, music or role play during our sessions—whatever interests you.

At different times in our lives, we are handed challenges, and are faced with adversity. In these situations, we may feel like we need some support; someone wise and compassionate who can provide the opportunity to be heard, and the necessary guidance to move forward. You may be dealing with issues of depression, anxiety, problems in a relationship, grief/loss, trauma/post trauma, addiction, parenting, separation/divorce; or maybe you have just lost direction and feel like you need some realignment. Psychotherapy, coaching, or a combination of both offer you the opportunity to explore difficult or confusing terrain, to understand

Living in today's world can be overwhelmed with stress, constant worries, depression, low self esteem, relationship struggles, and social emotional concerns for many of us especially our kids & teens and their families. Kids and teens are our future and for many the first step towards vulnerability, courage and healing begins with the desire to live differently and reaching out for the support needed to do so. If your child or teen is struggling with social emotional concerns, an Eating Disorder, family conflict or traumatic experiences and as a family you are curious about therapy and change I welcome you.

At times, we can find ourselves dealing with thoughts, feelings and life events that leave us experiencing profound emotions like loss, confusion or sadness. Whether the cause is based on childhood events, relationships, work or some unexpected occurrence, the effects are often fairly similar. It may be useful to consider that the goal of therapy is to bring about some kind of change - for example, going from where you are now (distress) to where you want to be (calm and centred). It's a life-changing journey I have had the privilege to accompany many clients on.

Are you looking for someone to help you find hope in the chaos you are experiencing individually, or as a family? Have you found that the emotional supports you relied on are no longer life-giving? Has this season been unbearably difficult and you are in a sea of despair? Maybe you are at crossroads with your career or in a life transition and would like a new story for yourself but feel stuck. Whichever season of life you are in, I welcome the opportunity to connect with you soon. Let’s explore together some hopeful options for yourself and your family.

The pressures of life can leave us feeling defeated, misunderstood and hopeless. Despite trying our best, there are moments where we feel overwhelmed and out of control. We want things to change, but may not know where to begin - making us feel frustrated and stuck. My approach is to work collaboratively, to help support you in discovering ways to overcome these struggles. I assist clients who are experiencing relationship problems, trauma, grief, anxiety and depression. As a therapist trained in evidence based techniques my approach is client centered and flexible - one size does not fit all.

Welcome! I'm Katie :) I am compassionate, attentive, and hopeful for change as I journey with clients towards reaching their counselling goals. .I understand clients are approaching me with difficcult and personal issues. I am passionate about empowering clients to face their mental health challenges so they can realize the hope that exists for them to live a fuller life. I also recognize the need to support, equip, and educate members of the community ( family members, friends, colleagues etc.) of those living with difficult mental health trials.