Family Counselling Therapists in North York, ON

ReNu Counselling & Psychotherapy offers counselling and psychotherapy services for a diverse range of issues. We offer culturally-informed care to people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. Our therapists strive to create a welcoming environment that helps clients lead more fulfilling lives. We provide a range of services to meet different income-levels, therapeutic needs, and approach preferences.

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.

Let me guide you to regain connections with your body, mind and spirit. I believe that it takes a strong person to reach out for help and I applaud your first step in searching for a therapist. If you are dealing with sadness, confusion, loss or just wanting to set your life on a new path, I can assist you to see yourself on the otherside of distress. I can assist you to regain control of your life. Our sessions can help you (and your child or loved one), to become more self-aware and understand the reasons why you behave and react in the way you do.

I am passionate about guiding my clients to increase their self-awareness, discover themselves, achieve their goals, and make their desired change. Exploring the clients' thinking and discovering new ways of looking at things I invite my clients to better understand how the clients may bring about positive changes that will enhance their quality of life. Before becoming a social worker in Canada, I started my career in mental health as a psychiatrist (obtain a medical degree outside of Canada). For more than 20 years, I have worked with individuals who suffer from mental health disorders and substance misuse.

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.

My full time private practice in Toronto was established in 1998, and with close to 20 years of experience as a individual and family therapist I treat a wide range of disorders. I have also specialized in the treatment of youth and young adults who are struggling with mental health disorders, family conflict, and school refusal. Another focus of my practice is to provide counselling and resources to high-functioning autistic (ASD) youth and their families . Besides treatment, my practice provides case management, assessment and referral services for clients and their families .

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.

Do you or someone you love struggle with alcoholism, drug addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Whether you are still active in your addiction, already in recovery, recently relapsed or dealing with the anguish of having an addict in your family , you are facing profound difficulties. No matter what the addiction-alcohol, drugs, prescription meds, sex, or gambling-its effects are devastating. I can help. These addictions destroy lives and families , who too often continue enabling behaviors that fuel the addiction.

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.

As a Registered Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I provide professional support to individuals, families , health teams, and organizations. For almost 20 years I have worked with individuals at critical points in their lives. Coping with difficult life transitions can be challenging for many reasons. People often seek therapy as a means to navigate these circumstances and understand why they feel the way they do. The work towards change is driven by you. Helping you find motivation and/or clarity is driven by both of us. I am here to help, regardless of complexity - let us start together.

From time to time, you might find yourself in a moment not living your life to its fullest. You want to be happy, feel satisfied, yet you don't know where to start. This may sound cliche but you're most likely stuck because you are only focused on the problem. I provide affordable counselling to individuals and families . Because everyone has different concerns and various personalities, every session is unique. I structure each session to best meet your needs using an integrated approach that includes cognitive-behavioural, solution-focused, narrative and humanistic interventions.

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.

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.

Depression, anxiety? Coping with life at times can be heartbreaking for yourself or the ones that you love. Having someone to mentally walk with you through those times is a way to reconnect and return to that good place in life. The heartbreaks could be divorce, depression, grief, anxiety, separation from family . Over the course of our lives, we all experience emotional wounds, which hinders us from personal growth. Having a safe place to talk and express your emotions is what I provide. Here you gain self-understanding and self-awareness and be empowered to make changes to grow towards your desired outcome of your authentic self.

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.

I am Registered Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with children and their parents in what I believe is the hardest job – parenting! It takes real courage and sacrifice to reach out and ask for help. Whether you are looking to help yourself or your child, this process brings up many challenging feelings. My hope is to support you and/or your child to look inward and navigate these emotions and identify the feelings that have been getting in the way. Instead of avoiding these feelings, we will work together to process them with the ultimate goal of experiencing real change, for yourself and your relationships

Carrie Mazzei, RP, and Sareen Cagliuzun, RSW, together have over 18 years of experience working with individuals, and families struggling with a spectrum of mental health challenges. Our goal is to help clients shift from a mindset of ‘just getting by’ to actively living a more balanced and meaningful life. We don’t believe in a one size fits all approach and believe that you are the expert of yourself and your needs. You know where you hope to end up, and our job is to help you get there. Please note counselling is provided virtually, or in the comfort of your own home or community. Private spaces are available upon request.

Thinking about change can make you question yourself, your abilities and possibly your self worth. Whether your goal is to change the way you feel, behave or maybe improve relationships, I can help. As a therapist my primary focus is to help individuals and families facing difficulty with anxiety, mood and relationship issues. I can help you develop skills to better manage on a day to day. Let’s work together to explore your strengths and build upon these to navigate challenges.

Using a strengths-based, person-centred approach, my team and I support autistic individuals and their loved ones to better understand and accept neurodiversity. Different not less. We help individuals cope with the mental health effects of living in a neurotypical world and co-create a roadmap that supports their wellbeing. Partners and family members are given tools to understand communication differences so relationships can flourish. Clinicians are experienced working with girls, women, non-binary, and LGBTQA+ individuals.