Women's Issues Therapists in North York, ON

Specializing in Pregnancy/Postpartum and Women's issues . You are not broken - you are dealing with stress, grief, or trauma, as well as family, relationships, and work. You're feeling overwhelmed - your big emotions or negative thoughts are running the show, and you're looking for ways to feel more centred and in control. Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space where we can tap into our own wisdom and learn how to show up in our lives as the people we want to be. I can help you make sense of how you got here, get clarity on the inner conflicts that are making you feel stuck, and find a clearer vision of your path to wellness.

As a social worker I can help you to identify the source of stress or problems, strengthen coping skills and find effective solutions. Depression, trauma, relationships, and work related stress are some of the issues that many of us face in our lives. I have over 20 years in the helping professions working with folks in many walks of life, including those who have been precariously housed, working in the sex trade, and people living with HIV. You set the goals and I will assist you without judgement. Counselling is a safe space that is confidential.

Hidden stress, untreated trauma, fears, long term anxiety and depression can easily cause psychical illness. Bodily signs can be different according to gender and age. Unwrapping those hidden factors can help women with pelvic pain, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, lack of desire, constipation or sexual difficulties. Erection problems, sex life changes or even an overactive bladder can be physical symptoms of hidden stress for men. Children often experience bed wetting, stomach pain, constipation or voiding difficulties without any medical conditions. My speciality is to help in these psychosomatic conditions.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Ontario and an EMDR Clinician, Hypnotherapist in bilingual counselling (Farsi-English) to individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of life transitions and challenges. I offer counselling within a safe conducive environment to individuals and couples. I have worked successfully with clients seeking support with personal growth, anger management, anxiety, coping with loss, child sexual abuse, relationship issues, life crisis, divorce and many other personal issues.

Clients in my practice are from diverse backgrounds who have experienced traumatic events that are adversely impacting their personal sense of who they are, their relationships, both personal and professional. They usually have a history of ancestral and intergenerational violence and seek therapy for resolve issues such as historic and current sexual/violence, intimate relational violence, trafficking, trauma related to war and conflict, workplace violence, discrimination and harassment. The clients are seeking to make sense of their lived experiences, recover their agency and power to live a wholesome life with dignity and respect

** Specializing in Fertility, Pregnancy, Perinatal Loss, Postpartum, Parenting** Hello and welcome! Therapy is an opportunity to pause, reflect, feel safe, heard, and seen. And laugh and cry too! I am here to support you with any number of issues including: life transitions, life stressors, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, fertility, pregnancy, parenthood, perinatal loss, and adjustment to later life.

Every single person will need compassionate support, personalized guidance and wisdom, at some point in their lives. If you have a history of trauma, a painful childhood, or have suffered from anxiety/depression for a long time, then this is even more true of you. Emotions and thoughts can be confusing and even hurtful to yourself and others. Some mental states are so complex, that seem to be layer upon layer of suffering. Life can be a rollercoaster and healthy stable relationships appear to be too much work! Imagine not to be defined by your history or struggles. Imagine being able to tap into joy and inner strength at any time!

Remember: seeking psychotherapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Talking to a trauma specialist is a brave step toward recovery, and can strengthen your ability to help yourself. Life is a journey and I am here for you to help you with some road blocks on the way to your perfectly-balanced and happy life. You are not alone. I provide my therapy in two languages: English and Russian.

Hello and welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. I have extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing grief, stress and anxiety, emotional dysregulation, caregiver burnout, intergenerational trauma, and depression. I am trained in, and use elements of CBT/DBT, mindfulness, strengths based and solution focused therapy in my practice.

***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** When our thoughts get the better of us and we feel overwhelmed, I believe there is always hope to reach the peace for which we all yearn. Through psychotherapy, I support clients struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, identity, and relationships. We all have times when we aren’t sure where we stand in our lives and with others, so I offer a safe and welcoming space where clients can express and find themselves. We are complex individuals with our own unique stories made up of our experiences. Therapy is an empowering space where we can explore these without judgment.

Currently accepting new clients, I am skilled in various counselling modalities. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults to support them with concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationships, boundaries, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation and trauma. I am trained in Solution-focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Feminist, and Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive Approaches, Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapies (CBT/DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness practice.

If you are experiencing overwhelming feelings, anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma, phobias/fears, school/career, culture shock, bi-culture, or family issues, you will benefit from this counselling. I believe each client brings a unique experience and story. Therefore, I address clients' concerns with the therapeutic approaches that best suit their needs. To serve clients better, I draw from various approaches, including CBT, DBT, Client-Centered, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psychotherapy, Family System, and others that help clients to acquire inner stability and balanced life.

We provide multicultural, multilingual therapeutic wellness services for people in Ontario needing mental health and wellness support. Our practitioners make up a culturally diverse team of internationally educated professionals with Canadian qualifications who bring a wealth of talent and experience to the Wellness Place. A young social enterprise, the Wellness Place encourages patrons and practitioners alike to focus on their wellness, allowing them to grow and thrive.

Unexplained feelings, heavy burdens, challenging relationships, complicated issues, and overwhelming anxieties - you may have been trying to cope with one of these things and have wanted to escape from your problems. But the good news is, there is still hope, and I am here to help. As a social worker/psychotherapist specializing in Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Relationship issues, I have worked with different groups of people, specifically individuals, families and transitional-aged youths from diverse backgrounds. I have seen all kinds of difficulties and, in fact, have also experienced these feelings firsthand.

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 currently only offer virtual sessions* Welcome to my profile. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge your courage to seek support and every effort that brought you to this point in your journey. The human experience is deeply complex and we all need a gentle voice to guide us through transitions and challenges (myself included). I believe most mental health challenges stem from our innate desire to survive and connect with others - we are human after all. By becoming aware of your relational patterns and emotional responses, you can foster better understanding of yourself and others.

I have a proven record of more than 10 years of dealing with a wide range of clients, including those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health issues. I have also worked extensively with couples and families. I am skilled in using a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-informed interventions ( IFS, Somatic works, yoga therapy, Hypnotherapy), Mindfulness, Family Counselling, and Couple Therapy.