Couples Therapists in North York, ON

I WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. Life can often get in our way, and things can catch up with us and we suddenly realize this is not the life we want for ourselves. Painful, emotional feelings from our past can affect our self-esteem, all our relationships, esp intimate ones, and conflict occurs. Relationships are at our core, and understanding ourselves oft through the lens of difficult relationships help us learn how to be more compassionate, nurture self-love, be better communicators, and to create more trust and belief in oneself. I am often referred to as the "Happiness Locator" & Self Esteem Coach.

l have diverse backgrounds as a Pastor, Registered Psychotherapist, licensed Supervisor and a Spiritual Care practioner. I offer supervision & case consultations for student interns, RP qualifying registrants & new psychotherapist . For over 10yrs, I also provide evidence based Emotional Counseling Supports to Clients dealing with Mental health concerns: Mood change, neurological issues, Trauma, Tragic pains, ODD, ADHD, ASD, Depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Anxiety, Fear, Grief/loss, Addiction, and life transitions. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths &wellness

Hello, and welcome to my site. Are you feeling depressed, isolated, stressed, anxious, low self esteem or suicidal? Are you having relationship problems, with partners, co-workers, family members(children)? I provide therapy for everyone but especially for those struggling with issues of divorce , anxiety and conflictive family relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families. I work in both languages Spanish and English . I am a member of Ontario College of Social Workers.

Sad, worried, overwhelmed? Contemplating a separation? Going through a divorce? With care & compassion, I have been helping individuals, couples & families for 20+ yrs. I address your emotional & relationship challenges and help you feel relief from your pain so you can achieve optimal functioning.

In my clinical work, I conduct focused, short-term psychotherapy that are customized for each individual client's needs. Client-therapist collaboration is emphasized and a supportive therapeutic environment is provided. I favour the use of approaches which help clients to understand, control and integrate their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In my forensic work, I adopt a combined approach in which both clinical and actuarial methods are used for achieving accurate and thorough evaluation. Every attempt is made to integrate scientific findings with professional judgement in addressing psycho-legal issues.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS and FREE CONSULTATION...My name is Joe and I am a registered social worker who currently works with youths and families at a mental health organization in Ontario, Canada. I bring over ten combined years of experience from my work with individuals, youth, couples and families. I share the intention of collaborating on better mental health outcomes for my clients and believe in creating the right environment for your success. However, I acknowledge that I am not the expert of your life - I am only an expert of your mental health process, someone that walks with you side by side on your mental health journey.

Feeling overwhelmed, conflicted, confused, suffering with anxiety, grief, trauma or loss? I have been working as a counsellor and coach for 20 years and I have tremendous faith in the resiliency of the human spirit and our capacity for greater awareness. In an intuitive, practical, compassionate and creative way, I offer the tools for you to effectively respond to personal, emotional, relationship and workplace challenges. I work with older adolescents, adults, parents, couples , and families to deepen awareness, gain confidence and discover new strategies and perspectives. Happiness and a sense of wellbeing is attainable.

At Happy Hearts Counselling Services, we are dedicated to provide a safe & therapeutic space for individuals struggling with mental health/life challenges. We empower our clients to heal, grow, achieve their goals, & to live their best lives by using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused therapy, Psycho-educational counselling, & talk therapy. Happy Hearts Counselling Services provides individual, family, group & couples counselling services, as well as parent coaching. We are person-centred as we believe that what works for one person is unique to what works for another.

I provide " Couples Intensives", helping couples in making their relationship the best it can be...all the way to those who cannot decide, "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" Bring your painful and complicated life-stories including family of origin trauma, affairs, addictions, boundary and self-esteem issues, and sexuality concerns. Come for a full day intensive, or to a series of 4-6, two to three hour couple's sessions, using a Relational Life Therapy approach, (Terry Real) because you just don't feel close anymore!

You live together but you're distant, isolated, and lonely under the same roof. Hostility infects all corners of your home. Infertility has taken its toll. Infidelity is a severe breach of commitment and trust. Healthy, positive and rewarding sexuality is not part of your couple life. Parenting exacts its price. You contemplate divorce or separation but you're unsure that's the right path. Nearly every couple faces challenges. The difficulties can get so overwhelming they can make both of you feel helpless and directionless. In our stress filled, anxiety-driven lives it helps to talk with a professional about your relationship.

Are you facing difficulties navigating and processing through life and cultural transitions, family, relationship, and personal struggles, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief & loss and trauma? It can be overwhelming and lonely to go through alone. I'm here to offer support and guidance and I willI walk with you while providing a safe, warm, caring, and open space in our sessions. I desire to connect with you personally and authentically and my hope is that you will experience better emotional, mental, relational and spiritual well-being. In the process, you will gain insight, new perspective, experience growth and healing.

Are you suffering from any emotional, physical or mental health challenges in your life such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life or cultural transition, marital conflict or trauma? No matter how big or small they are, it is never too late for you to receive support and care. My priority is to create a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space so that you will be able to explore, recognize and deal with the underlying issues in your life. I am determined to help you move forward in your healing journey by acknowledging your needs, increasing self-acceptance, enhancing holistic self-care, and developing your true potential.

I am a trained Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), addictions, and Couples & Marriage therapist. I provide culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, strength-based, & anti-oppressive therapy to both individuals and couples . I also run psychotherapeutic groups. I am currently working as a clinical therapist in a reputable mental health organization and work with clients who have mental health related issues and have come in conflict with the law. I speak fluent Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi and work with a diverse and multicultural population.

Over the years I have specialized in working with adults to help them thrive in relationships and social situations. My goal is to help individuals and couples achieve, and most importantly, sustain healthy relationships. Specializing in social anxiety and assertiveness, dating and relationships, as well as family planning and parenting. My number one objective is to provide you with the proper strategies to have successful interactions with the important people in your life. My practice includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Approaches, Young Schema Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Relationships are important and complex. Unfortunately, many people find themselves in repeated escalated conflict and are at their wits end. I am here to help. I am passionate about helping people function better in their most important relationships. I am committed to journeying with clients, helping them sort through the complexities that they face, and bring clarity to their situations. I provide guidance, tools and challenge clients when needed. Whether my clients are coming in as an individual, couple or a family, I am ready to help people improve communication, emotional intimacy and conflict management.

Shahrzad Hazrati Registered psychotherapist and Registered Social worker (MA, MSW, RSW, RP). Shahrzad is member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CACBT) with years of experience of providing counselling to individuals, couples and families deal with problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parental issues.

Dr. Leah Zalan received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from York University, and completed her predoctoral training at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, working with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, as well as borderline personality disorder. Dr. Zalan works with adults, adolescents, and couples . She provides assessment/therapy for individuals with mood & anxiety disorders, self-esteem and relationship issues, and other interpersonal and stress-related difficulties. In addition, Dr. Zalan provides dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)-informed and mindfulness-based treatments. She further specializes in the treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), including trichotillomania & skin picking.

Leila Abbaszadeh, MSW, RSW, RP is Registered Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Psychotherapist. She is a mental health professional licensed to practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) as well as being a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is an individual, couple and family therapist. She also administers psychosocial assessments for motor vehicle accident clients. She provides solution-focused and strengths-based treatment for individuals and couples .

As the innovative Brené Brown once said "when we deny our story, it defines us, but when we own our story, we can write a brave new ending". We all have a story that's filled with difficult times, hardship and unique experiences that have shaped who you are now. What happens next is up to you, as you have more control than you might think. if you're ready to take the next step in changing your life for the better then I invite you to allow me to be a part of that, where I can offer a safe space free of judgement and criticism. Instead I can help guide you toward your goals offering clarity, perspective and empathic understanding.