Arete Therapists in Oakville, ON
New July 2026 - Are you a successful, driven, Type A woman who built a full life - the marriage, the career, the carpool routine - and now find yourself yelling about a wet towel on the bed, crying in random parking lots, and lying awake at 3am googling "is this perimenopause?" Everyone says it's hormones, and maybe that's part of it - but the rage feels new, and so does bursting into tears at a commercial that's not very good. You power through on coffee and willpower, snapping at the people you love and feeling guilty. You've tried the self-help, the meditation, the walks, the clean eating - but nothing provides relief for long.
New July 2026 - Are you a successful, driven, Type A woman who built a full life - the marriage, the career, the carpool routine - and now find yourself yelling about a wet towel on the bed, crying in random parking lots, and lying awake at 3am googling "is this perimenopause?" Everyone says it's hormones, and maybe that's part of it - but the rage feels new, and so does bursting into tears at a commercial that's not very good. You power through on coffee and willpower, snapping at the people you love and feeling guilty. You've tried the self-help, the meditation, the walks, the clean eating - but nothing provides relief for long.
Thinking about speaking to someone because life feels off track, a relationship has broken down, or stress is becoming too much? You’re not alone. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, overthinking, or unsure how to move forward.
Alongside my clinical training, I bring lived experience of navigating challenging periods, which helps me connect with what you’re going through on a deeper level.
In the first session, we’ll talk through what’s been going on, identify key areas to work on, and create a clear plan so you leave with clarity and direction.
Thinking about speaking to someone because life feels off track, a relationship has broken down, or stress is becoming too much? You’re not alone. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, overthinking, or unsure how to move forward.
Alongside my clinical training, I bring lived experience of navigating challenging periods, which helps me connect with what you’re going through on a deeper level.
In the first session, we’ll talk through what’s been going on, identify key areas to work on, and create a clear plan so you leave with clarity and direction.
Your Lifetime Counselling - Sadaf Sheikh
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, Medical, PMP, CCRP
4 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I wear many professional hats. I am an RP, MACP, Medical Graduate, Clinical Researcher, Project Management Professional, Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
I wear many professional hats. I am an RP, MACP, Medical Graduate, Clinical Researcher, Project Management Professional, Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
Have you ever felt like you do not belong, that you are gravely misunderstood? What about striving for perfection in all aspects of your life? Or constantly feeling like a stranger in your own body? Does any of this sound familiar to you? I can assure you that you are not alone in these struggles. We might try to put on a brave face for the world; however, cracks begin forming in our façade, and self-doubt creeps in and eats away at our sense of self. I am here to normalize these feelings and empower you to become the best version of yourself, whatever that might look like. You are allowed to take up space in your own healing.
Have you ever felt like you do not belong, that you are gravely misunderstood? What about striving for perfection in all aspects of your life? Or constantly feeling like a stranger in your own body? Does any of this sound familiar to you? I can assure you that you are not alone in these struggles. We might try to put on a brave face for the world; however, cracks begin forming in our façade, and self-doubt creeps in and eats away at our sense of self. I am here to normalize these feelings and empower you to become the best version of yourself, whatever that might look like. You are allowed to take up space in your own healing.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
From relationships to anxiety, life’s challenges and changes can leave you feeling unsure of the path you’re on. Maybe you’re having relationship issues, adjusting to life as an empty-nester or you’ve uncovered news about your family history that has you questioning who you really are. These changes can leave you feeling anxious, sad and confused. With over 18 years of experience, I offer counselling that can provide you with a different perspective and new tools for managing life’s challenges. In a relaxed and open-minded setting, we’ll work together to identify how you want to feel in your life-and find your brighter path forward.
From relationships to anxiety, life’s challenges and changes can leave you feeling unsure of the path you’re on. Maybe you’re having relationship issues, adjusting to life as an empty-nester or you’ve uncovered news about your family history that has you questioning who you really are. These changes can leave you feeling anxious, sad and confused. With over 18 years of experience, I offer counselling that can provide you with a different perspective and new tools for managing life’s challenges. In a relaxed and open-minded setting, we’ll work together to identify how you want to feel in your life-and find your brighter path forward.
Jennifer Morley - Individual & Couples
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc, CSIP, CCPA, RP
4 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
I work with adults and couples who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or concerns related to intimacy and sexuality, therapy offers a space to better understand what’s beneath the surface. Using an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach, I help clients recognize the emotional and attachment patterns influencing their relationships. I’m also a Certified Sex-Informed Practitioner (CSIP) with additional training in sex therapy, offering compassionate, non-judgmental support.
I work with adults and couples who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or concerns related to intimacy and sexuality, therapy offers a space to better understand what’s beneath the surface. Using an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach, I help clients recognize the emotional and attachment patterns influencing their relationships. I’m also a Certified Sex-Informed Practitioner (CSIP) with additional training in sex therapy, offering compassionate, non-judgmental support.
As someone who embodies many roles including mother, friend, professor, manager, speaker, and mentor, I recognize the immense pressures that come with balancing family responsibilities and demanding careers. I see in you the potential to lead a life filled with meaning, fulfillment, and connection. My focus is on those who are ready to confront the challenges in their relationships, navigate their anxieties during transitions, and cultivate new habits. Together, we can work on managing your time, information, and processes more efficiently, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.
As someone who embodies many roles including mother, friend, professor, manager, speaker, and mentor, I recognize the immense pressures that come with balancing family responsibilities and demanding careers. I see in you the potential to lead a life filled with meaning, fulfillment, and connection. My focus is on those who are ready to confront the challenges in their relationships, navigate their anxieties during transitions, and cultivate new habits. Together, we can work on managing your time, information, and processes more efficiently, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.
Sally Ibrahim | ADHD | Self-Esteem |
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Anxiety, Men, Trauma
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
You keep things running for everyone else — but underneath, you’re running on EMPTY. You show up. You take care of things. You do what needs to get done. But inside, you may be carrying more than anyone sees.
Do you do more than your share just to keep things calm? Think carefully about how to say things so no one gets upset? Put your own NEEDS aside because it feels easier than speaking up? From the outside, it may look like you have it together. But inside, you feel drained, stuck in your head, or tired of always adjusting. You might think: Why do I keep going along with things I’m not okay with? Why is it so hard to say what I
You keep things running for everyone else — but underneath, you’re running on EMPTY. You show up. You take care of things. You do what needs to get done. But inside, you may be carrying more than anyone sees.
Do you do more than your share just to keep things calm? Think carefully about how to say things so no one gets upset? Put your own NEEDS aside because it feels easier than speaking up? From the outside, it may look like you have it together. But inside, you feel drained, stuck in your head, or tired of always adjusting. You might think: Why do I keep going along with things I’m not okay with? Why is it so hard to say what I
Have you gone through something difficult in your teens or 20s? Maybe you understand what happened and how it affects you, but don’t know how to move forward. Maybe you feel stuck sometimes. You might notice shifts in your relationships—pulling away or attaching too quickly. You’ve tried journaling, researching trauma, even therapy, but nothing seems to stick. Whether it happened recently or years ago, it still lingers. Trauma can leave lasting effects on your energy, motivation, personality, and connections with others.
Have you gone through something difficult in your teens or 20s? Maybe you understand what happened and how it affects you, but don’t know how to move forward. Maybe you feel stuck sometimes. You might notice shifts in your relationships—pulling away or attaching too quickly. You’ve tried journaling, researching trauma, even therapy, but nothing seems to stick. Whether it happened recently or years ago, it still lingers. Trauma can leave lasting effects on your energy, motivation, personality, and connections with others.
True Self | Perimenopause, Anxiety + Burnout
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Women, Peri, PMDD, Anxiety, ADHD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You're a woman between 39-50ish and something just feels OFF. It's definitely physical: the hot flashes, waking up in the night, can't remember anything, the weight gain, but it's also emotional: the mood swings, irritability, the burnout, the lack of motivation, the sense of just not feeling like yourself. You wonder if you're just "getting old", or maybe your hormones are out of whack? You are doing ALL the right things. You exercise, you eat clean, you have good relationships, a career, and just when you're starting to feel like you've got it figured out, the rollercoaster of emotions hits you. It's so incredibly frustrating
You're a woman between 39-50ish and something just feels OFF. It's definitely physical: the hot flashes, waking up in the night, can't remember anything, the weight gain, but it's also emotional: the mood swings, irritability, the burnout, the lack of motivation, the sense of just not feeling like yourself. You wonder if you're just "getting old", or maybe your hormones are out of whack? You are doing ALL the right things. You exercise, you eat clean, you have good relationships, a career, and just when you're starting to feel like you've got it figured out, the rollercoaster of emotions hits you. It's so incredibly frustrating
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
You're smart, successful, driven - but you're stuck. On the outside nobody would guess it, but on the inside you feel torn apart. Your anxiety is relentless, your inner critic berates your every word, you can never get caught up on your to-do list, and no matter how much praise you get - you simply don't believe it. You wonder if you have anxiety, or maybe it's ADHD, or maybe even depression or past trauma. You definitely know you can't relax, it's hard to even stay still. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but truly don't know how
You're smart, successful, driven - but you're stuck. On the outside nobody would guess it, but on the inside you feel torn apart. Your anxiety is relentless, your inner critic berates your every word, you can never get caught up on your to-do list, and no matter how much praise you get - you simply don't believe it. You wonder if you have anxiety, or maybe it's ADHD, or maybe even depression or past trauma. You definitely know you can't relax, it's hard to even stay still. You've read the self-help books, tried meditation, mental health walks, journaling...You know at the core you need to "love yourself", but truly don't know how
Jan Wozniak, Counselling & Neurodiversity
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW, MA APPA, BA Psy, BA EnPh, GBA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
In my practice, I use a holistic process that is client-centered, neuro-affirming, & strength-based, incorporating insight from Eastern & Western philosophy, psychology, social work, & the arts. This framework ensures that we select accessible tools, resources, & mediums that resonate & support your current needs. It is my goal to help clients address difficult questions, work through challenging thoughts, emotions, & behaviors, & make well-informed decisions that support their goals & overall wellbeing. My research & practice focus primarily on autism, ADHD, dual diagnosis, anxiety, stress, education, employment, & relationships.
In my practice, I use a holistic process that is client-centered, neuro-affirming, & strength-based, incorporating insight from Eastern & Western philosophy, psychology, social work, & the arts. This framework ensures that we select accessible tools, resources, & mediums that resonate & support your current needs. It is my goal to help clients address difficult questions, work through challenging thoughts, emotions, & behaviors, & make well-informed decisions that support their goals & overall wellbeing. My research & practice focus primarily on autism, ADHD, dual diagnosis, anxiety, stress, education, employment, & relationships.
As the words “Spring” and “Wellness” suggest we at Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre aim to install hope, motivation and optimism when working with you. We work collaboratively with you when providing assessment, treatment and consultation services. At Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre we embrace inclusion and diversity and offer services in confidence with a warm, nonjudgmental, empathic approach that is also holistic. We welcome learning more about you, your experiences and perspectives and invite you to reach out to continue your journey of wellness and resilience.
As the words “Spring” and “Wellness” suggest we at Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre aim to install hope, motivation and optimism when working with you. We work collaboratively with you when providing assessment, treatment and consultation services. At Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre we embrace inclusion and diversity and offer services in confidence with a warm, nonjudgmental, empathic approach that is also holistic. We welcome learning more about you, your experiences and perspectives and invite you to reach out to continue your journey of wellness and resilience.
You look like you have it together but inside, it’s a different story. You overthink texts, replay conversations, and feel responsible for keeping everyone else happy. Saying “no” feels impossible, and relationships leave you anxious, drained, or second-guessing yourself. You might be the reliable, Type A one (or type B) - but it comes at a cost: constant pressure, people-pleasing, and never quite feeling settled in yourself or your relationships.
You look like you have it together but inside, it’s a different story. You overthink texts, replay conversations, and feel responsible for keeping everyone else happy. Saying “no” feels impossible, and relationships leave you anxious, drained, or second-guessing yourself. You might be the reliable, Type A one (or type B) - but it comes at a cost: constant pressure, people-pleasing, and never quite feeling settled in yourself or your relationships.
Marina Werdina
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), B.A.Sc, RP (Q), MC
4 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Parenting can feel overwhelming when your child is struggling and you’re not sure how to help. Maybe your child has big emotional reactions, frequent worries, anger outbursts, difficulty adjusting to change, or seems more withdrawn than usual. You may find yourself feeling exhausted, frustrated, or unsure what your child needs from you. Whether your child is navigating anxiety, grief, family changes, or challenges expressing their emotions, you want them to feel understood and supported.
Parenting can feel overwhelming when your child is struggling and you’re not sure how to help. Maybe your child has big emotional reactions, frequent worries, anger outbursts, difficulty adjusting to change, or seems more withdrawn than usual. You may find yourself feeling exhausted, frustrated, or unsure what your child needs from you. Whether your child is navigating anxiety, grief, family changes, or challenges expressing their emotions, you want them to feel understood and supported.
Tannaz Hosseinpour | Relationships & Anxiety
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(Q)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re smart, intuitive, and self-aware, but stuck in a painful relationship cycle. Maybe you're attracted to all the wrong people, overlooking red flags that point to toxic behaviour or narcissism. Or maybe it's more of a cycle of defensiveness, invalidation, and hours long text message arguments that never get resolved. You wonder if you're crazy, or if they're just gaslighting you. You wonder if it's all your fault, frantically reading self-help books and binging podcasts and tiktoks looking for the answers. You're in fight-or-flight, walking on eggshells trying to finally "get it right" so you can finally relax
You’re smart, intuitive, and self-aware, but stuck in a painful relationship cycle. Maybe you're attracted to all the wrong people, overlooking red flags that point to toxic behaviour or narcissism. Or maybe it's more of a cycle of defensiveness, invalidation, and hours long text message arguments that never get resolved. You wonder if you're crazy, or if they're just gaslighting you. You wonder if it's all your fault, frantically reading self-help books and binging podcasts and tiktoks looking for the answers. You're in fight-or-flight, walking on eggshells trying to finally "get it right" so you can finally relax
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
Do you feel tired and burnt out? Are you exhausted emotionally, mentally, and physically? Does life feel too much and that you are struggling? Life can be overwhelming at times and burnout is real. I want you to know that you are not alone. My name is Sean and I’m here to help you through this.
I take a gentle, person-centred, and empathetic approach where I like to collaboratively partner with my clients to help them gain better understanding of where they are at and develop practical solutions towards their wellness.
Do you feel tired and burnt out? Are you exhausted emotionally, mentally, and physically? Does life feel too much and that you are struggling? Life can be overwhelming at times and burnout is real. I want you to know that you are not alone. My name is Sean and I’m here to help you through this.
I take a gentle, person-centred, and empathetic approach where I like to collaboratively partner with my clients to help them gain better understanding of where they are at and develop practical solutions towards their wellness.
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