Trauma Focused Therapists in Newmarket, ON

The way we experience the world around us and our inner world profoundly influences our overall psychological health and well-being. The goal of therapy is the development of a healthy sense of self. The development of a human being who knows what they believe, what they feel, what they want, and can hold that in the face of social pressure and social expectation. Currently Accepting New Clients, Online Sessions Only. No sliding scale.

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed with stress, have been experiencing anxiety or depression, or if you are trying to deal with a traumatic experience I can help. My practice is focused on supporting you to develop the skills necessary to move on from the past and towards a life worth living using a combination of traditional and evidence based practice approaches. We will collaborate to develop tangible goals for healing which will be the focus of our sessions. I specialize in providing trauma-focused therapy and to children, youth, and adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma.

I have a strong belief in the healing process of therapy and have worked for over 20 years supporting people who are in psychological and emotional pain. I help people find stability and reconnect with themselves, as they do the important work of reclaiming and changing their life for the better. Whether you have thought about trying therapy for a long time, perhaps it's a brand new idea, or even if you have done some "healing" work in the past and feel like it is time to tackle new challenges - I am here to help.

Life & relationships can be very challenging, especially when stressors get in the way of us reaching our full potential. Through therapy one can gain skills to navigate these difficult times. Anujah is a Registered Psychotherapist. She holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology and has experience working with adolescents aged 13 -19 & adults of various ages, and cultures in hospitals & communities. Over the years Anujah has worked closely with clients struggling with addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, chronic stress, anger management, parental guidance, and childhood trauma.

Life can be challenging. It can make one feel isolated or even frightened at times. However, no one needs to suffer alone. There is always hope, and with the proper help and guidance, solutions can often be found to the obstacles that we face. I am a caring and empathetic therapist with my primary goal being for you to eventually achieve a more peaceful and happy life. Over the years, I have discovered that with the right support and self compassion, we can be guided to recognize and reconnect with our inner strengths to overcome the obstacles (internal or external) that we face.

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.

My approach to counselling is holistic and personalized to your specific needs in order to ensure your mental health and well-being. I understand that internal struggles as well as environmental issues can impact a person's ability to thrive. I have worked in a variety of settings with individuals and families ages 5 and older. My experiences have allowed me to be flexible and attuned to each individual's needs. Whether your issues be personal, relationships, work-related, or general stress, my goal is to help you feel empowered in your daily life.

Do you feel stuck and unable to change? You’ve worked hard to get to where you are but find yourself asking “is this as good as it gets?”. You know that pain and stress are a normal part of life, but it throws you every time. You feel irritated when something doesn’t go as planned, or feel like you go from 0 to 100 within a matter of moments. You find yourself going into autopilot just to get through the day, or sometimes even crying all alone. Regardless of when life got hard, it’s the same old pattern. You want to feel better – you just don’t know how.

Starting therapy can be challenging and experiencing anxiety at the onset is normal. Therapy is a process and it takes a bit of time to be able to get to the place where you can feel comfortable opening up and sharing your story. We understand what it means to start this journey. Every effort on our part will be made to make you feel accepted, validated, and supported with the issues you bring. We will help you to recover from such issues as anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress, addictions, attachment issues, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationship issues, work related stress, and family problems.

I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings that create present reality. My many years of counselling have shown me that most people have inner resources that are not visible to them, preferring to focus on familiar, yet unknown, beliefs and behaviours. I draw on my professional training to assist in dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and conflict within families and couples. My aim to is facilitate healing, and wellness to move forward in life with confidence and enthusiasm. I am culturally sensitive and open-minded. Phone and video sessions provided: 416-428-6071.

As your therapist, I will cultivate a safe space for you in deeply unhappy, uncomfortable, or unfulfilled moments, to address all that challenges you. Together, we will navigate new ways for you to be able to thrive in your own resilience, creativity, and resourcefulness. We'll be collaborators in your healing process, and I'll maintain a flexible response to your changing needs. I believe that when you feel safe, heard, and at ease within an empathetic and understanding environment, you will be able to unburden your past suffering, and explore coping methods that work best for your present struggles.

My therapeutic approach is to create inner harmony between your thoughts and emotions. I do this by creating integrative therapeutic experiences utilizing evidence based therapies such as CBT, DBT, Clinical Hypnosis, Brief Solution Based Counselling along with cutting edge holistic methods of mindfulness and client centered psychotherapy. Incorporating these cognitive therapies with the mind and body allows for a unique experience where you can heal from past trauma and move forward with new enthusiasm and excitement.

It's not easy to take the first step when you are struggling with overwhelming emotions or feeling stuck in a certain situation such as your career, personal relationships or family dynamics. Therapy helps by providing a safe space to process your feelings so that you can move forward and feel more in control of your life. I provide counselling and psychotherapy making use of evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Practice and Solution Focused Therapy. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, empathetic and supportive and I work from a strength-based perspective.

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.

I have found in my work that so many of my clients have a strong desire and need for change at the core of who they are. Many people look for positive changes, which is often through their own life experience, though still find themselves feeling unfulfilled or noticing similar repetitive, unhealthy and destructive patterns showing up. By working on your self-awareness, the relationship with yourself, and your experiences in life, you will feel more confident and prepared, you then managing situations in different areas of your life in a more effective and assertive way, enhancing the respect and love you have for yourself.

Looking for more peace of mind? You worry what others think of you and wonder if you'll ever feel worthy, deserving, and good enough. You may describe yourself as an over thinker, people pleaser, perfectionist, and you're very critical of yourself. You're sure this overthinking is causing you to feel anxious and blocking you from things you want in your life - strong relationships, inner confidence, peace of mind - but you don't know how to stop it!

Healing, Recovery Therapy Centre offers a skilled and experienced team of Registered Social Workers, Recreational Therapist, and Registered Dieticians who believe in an integrated and specialized approach to treating Eating Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Regulation Concerns, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorders, Body Imagine Concerns and Family Functioning. We offer therapy to children and adolescents, young adults, families, and parents/ caregivers.

I believe in you. Whether you’re a teen, adult or young at heart, I will listen and walk with you on your healing journey. If you are struggling with the relationship with yourself, parents, partner or others, I will support you with learning new coping strategies and behaviours on how to best take care of yourself in those relationships.

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.