iA Financial | Industrial Alliance Therapists in Oakville, ON
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.
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.
Our work together is to make room for what has been hurt and left unspoken, and it's where healing begins. It is about creating a space for being, listening inward, exploring practical solutions, and gently expanding internal capacities that a fulfilled life requires. So you can reclaim your voice, sense of aliveness, and capacity to flourish, while also finding compassionate ways to live with life’s losses and limitations. We aim to co-create lasting change and peace through in-depth psychotherapy.
I specialize in PTSD, ADHD, grief, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+, and postpartum mental health.
Our work together is to make room for what has been hurt and left unspoken, and it's where healing begins. It is about creating a space for being, listening inward, exploring practical solutions, and gently expanding internal capacities that a fulfilled life requires. So you can reclaim your voice, sense of aliveness, and capacity to flourish, while also finding compassionate ways to live with life’s losses and limitations. We aim to co-create lasting change and peace through in-depth psychotherapy.
I specialize in PTSD, ADHD, grief, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+, and postpartum mental health.
Do you feel like the waves of life have been washing over you, like nothing makes sense, and you can't tell which way is solid ground? Perhaps you've lost interest in the things that brought you joy? Or you feel like you are not participating in life the way everyone else seems to be. Maybe your relationship or marriage seems to bring more stress and tension than the peace and joy it once did? Or work that brought you joy only brings you dread? Perhaps you've lost a loved one and cannot imagine life without them? If any of these resonate with you then I would like to work with you to take the next step.
Do you feel like the waves of life have been washing over you, like nothing makes sense, and you can't tell which way is solid ground? Perhaps you've lost interest in the things that brought you joy? Or you feel like you are not participating in life the way everyone else seems to be. Maybe your relationship or marriage seems to bring more stress and tension than the peace and joy it once did? Or work that brought you joy only brings you dread? Perhaps you've lost a loved one and cannot imagine life without them? If any of these resonate with you then I would like to work with you to take the next step.
In-Person in Oakville! You’ve been carrying a lot—and from the outside, it may look like you’re handling it. Inside, you might feel anxious, disconnected, angry, stuck, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. Maybe your relationships are suffering, your confidence has slipped, or the coping strategies that once helped no longer work. You don’t have to keep pushing through alone. At First Step Men’s Therapy, we help men understand what’s happening beneath the surface, make meaningful changes, and feel more in control of their lives. Don't wait - take the first step today to healing and growth.
In-Person in Oakville! You’ve been carrying a lot—and from the outside, it may look like you’re handling it. Inside, you might feel anxious, disconnected, angry, stuck, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. Maybe your relationships are suffering, your confidence has slipped, or the coping strategies that once helped no longer work. You don’t have to keep pushing through alone. At First Step Men’s Therapy, we help men understand what’s happening beneath the surface, make meaningful changes, and feel more in control of their lives. Don't wait - take the first step today to healing and growth.
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.
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.
If you’re feeling disconnected or lost in important areas of your life, therapy can be a great way to get reconnected and reoriented! I'm interested in learning what it's been like for you and working together to create a clearer path towards a life that feels true and engaging to you. If you’re looking for support in relationships, reducing stress/burnout, life transitions, parenting, identity/culture, or help coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, guilt or shame, I might be a good fit!
If you’re feeling disconnected or lost in important areas of your life, therapy can be a great way to get reconnected and reoriented! I'm interested in learning what it's been like for you and working together to create a clearer path towards a life that feels true and engaging to you. If you’re looking for support in relationships, reducing stress/burnout, life transitions, parenting, identity/culture, or help coping with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, guilt or shame, I might be a good fit!
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.
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
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in cycles of overthinking? If you’re struggling with anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, or feeling guilty when you try to relax, therapy can help you find relief and clarity. I support individuals and couples in building confidence, improving self-esteem, and creating a more balanced, fulfilling life. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and self-esteem therapy, and offer compassionate, affirming support for neurodivergent clients, including ASD, OCD, and BPD. I am accepting new clients for virtual or telephone therapy and counselling.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in cycles of overthinking? If you’re struggling with anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, or feeling guilty when you try to relax, therapy can help you find relief and clarity. I support individuals and couples in building confidence, improving self-esteem, and creating a more balanced, fulfilling life. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and self-esteem therapy, and offer compassionate, affirming support for neurodivergent clients, including ASD, OCD, and BPD. I am accepting new clients for virtual or telephone therapy and counselling.
Sally Ibrahim | ADHD | Self-Esteem |
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Anxiety, Men, Trauma
2 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
Addictions - Counselling & Co - Jennifer Lysay
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, AMH-Cer
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Using alcohol, drugs, and gambling serves as a coping strategy for issues like stress, anxiety, depression, emotional upset, trauma, or managing ADHD. Life’s challenges may trigger a cycle of emotional distress, where one may use alcohol, drugs, and gambling to manage overwhelming feelings. In session, the focus will be exploring the underlying emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that trigger this cycle. Whether aiming for no use or moderate use, I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate space to understand your core issues and assist with fostering a lifestyle change to meet your chosen goal.
Using alcohol, drugs, and gambling serves as a coping strategy for issues like stress, anxiety, depression, emotional upset, trauma, or managing ADHD. Life’s challenges may trigger a cycle of emotional distress, where one may use alcohol, drugs, and gambling to manage overwhelming feelings. In session, the focus will be exploring the underlying emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that trigger this cycle. Whether aiming for no use or moderate use, I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate space to understand your core issues and assist with fostering a lifestyle change to meet your chosen goal.
Do you feel the weight of life pressing down on you — carrying burdens that feel too heavy to bear alone? Perhaps past wounds have quietly shaped the way you see yourself and the world around you? Maybe you're navigating a new chapter — a transition, a loss, or a shift in identity — and you're not quite sure who you are in it anymore? Or perhaps your relationships, your sense of purpose, or your sense of self feel like they need tending to? If any of this resonates, I would love to work with you.
Do you feel the weight of life pressing down on you — carrying burdens that feel too heavy to bear alone? Perhaps past wounds have quietly shaped the way you see yourself and the world around you? Maybe you're navigating a new chapter — a transition, a loss, or a shift in identity — and you're not quite sure who you are in it anymore? Or perhaps your relationships, your sense of purpose, or your sense of self feel like they need tending to? If any of this resonates, I would love to work with you.
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.
My name is Saunia Palmer-Nelson and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I am the Founder and Clinical Director of the Group Practice, Refining Therapy Services. Our team of 6 clinicians provide services through a trauma-informed client-centered, strength-based approach. In other words, we never assume we know you more than you know yourself, and we see it as a privilege to support you through any stage of your life that we meet. We aim to enhance the social development and emotional growth of clients in a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and respectful manner.
My name is Saunia Palmer-Nelson and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I am the Founder and Clinical Director of the Group Practice, Refining Therapy Services. Our team of 6 clinicians provide services through a trauma-informed client-centered, strength-based approach. In other words, we never assume we know you more than you know yourself, and we see it as a privilege to support you through any stage of your life that we meet. We aim to enhance the social development and emotional growth of clients in a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and respectful manner.
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.
Remember when you and your partner felt like best friends? Now every conversation seems to leave you feeling more disconnected. It doesn't have to stay this way. Together, you can learn to communicate in ways that help you feel close again. You’re not alone in wondering what happened to the relationship you once had. Relationships go through natural changes over time, and feeling disconnected or getting caught in a cycle of conflict doesn’t mean you've fallen out of love or you’re with the wrong person. You're just stuck in a pattern that's pushing you apart. The good news is that patterns can change, and so can your relationship.
Remember when you and your partner felt like best friends? Now every conversation seems to leave you feeling more disconnected. It doesn't have to stay this way. Together, you can learn to communicate in ways that help you feel close again. You’re not alone in wondering what happened to the relationship you once had. Relationships go through natural changes over time, and feeling disconnected or getting caught in a cycle of conflict doesn’t mean you've fallen out of love or you’re with the wrong person. You're just stuck in a pattern that's pushing you apart. The good news is that patterns can change, and so can your relationship.
☺ Seif Elmalawany | Anxiety, Depression,
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
◑‿◐ You or your child keep moving through life, but deep down, something still feels missing. For some, it is lying awake with an anxious mind, for others, it is the weight of depression, the sting of trauma, or stress that makes every day harder. You notice anger rising when you least expect it, or habits you wish you could change holding on too tightly. My clients also share that they feel trapped by perfectionism, low self-esteem, or relationships that never feel fulfilling. Therapy can be a place to understand why you feel stuck, reconnect with who you are, and begin building a calmer, stronger, and more confident life.
◑‿◐ You or your child keep moving through life, but deep down, something still feels missing. For some, it is lying awake with an anxious mind, for others, it is the weight of depression, the sting of trauma, or stress that makes every day harder. You notice anger rising when you least expect it, or habits you wish you could change holding on too tightly. My clients also share that they feel trapped by perfectionism, low self-esteem, or relationships that never feel fulfilling. Therapy can be a place to understand why you feel stuck, reconnect with who you are, and begin building a calmer, stronger, and more confident life.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating difficult emotions, life transitions, exploring their values and identities, relationships, and unpacking unhelpful coping mechanisms. Particularly attuned to the intersections of identity, culture, and the impact of systemic power dynamics on mental health, I am committed to co-creating a therapeutic relationship grounded in authenticity, warmth, compassion, collaboration and respect. With a strong focus on cultural humility, my aim is to provide a space where you can experience healing and empowerment while acknowledging the broader social contexts that influence mental health.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating difficult emotions, life transitions, exploring their values and identities, relationships, and unpacking unhelpful coping mechanisms. Particularly attuned to the intersections of identity, culture, and the impact of systemic power dynamics on mental health, I am committed to co-creating a therapeutic relationship grounded in authenticity, warmth, compassion, collaboration and respect. With a strong focus on cultural humility, my aim is to provide a space where you can experience healing and empowerment while acknowledging the broader social contexts that influence mental health.
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