Music Therapy in Oakville, ON
Ari Shapero - Clinical Therapist & Supervision
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
6 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Problems can feel awfully serious and scary, but therapy doesn’t have to be. I bring 20 years of experience working collaboratively and effectively with children, teenagers, young adults, and families. Specializing in children's mental health, neurodiversity, brain injuries, and chronic pain. You may be experiencing depression or anxiety. Maybe certain relationships have been feeling strained. Or perhaps you're just feeling off and don't know why.
Problems can feel awfully serious and scary, but therapy doesn’t have to be. I bring 20 years of experience working collaboratively and effectively with children, teenagers, young adults, and families. Specializing in children's mental health, neurodiversity, brain injuries, and chronic pain. You may be experiencing depression or anxiety. Maybe certain relationships have been feeling strained. Or perhaps you're just feeling off and don't know why.
Trevor works with children and adolescents navigating diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, and emotional regulation and self-esteem concerns. He also works with youth facing identity or 2SLGBTQ+ issues, and children experiencing the impact of bullying, divorce, or attachment difficulties. Trevor values holding a safe, engaging, and unconditionally supportive space where youth can express themselves freely. He is committed to helping clients achieve personal growth and improve their quality of life.
Trevor works with children and adolescents navigating diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, and emotional regulation and self-esteem concerns. He also works with youth facing identity or 2SLGBTQ+ issues, and children experiencing the impact of bullying, divorce, or attachment difficulties. Trevor values holding a safe, engaging, and unconditionally supportive space where youth can express themselves freely. He is committed to helping clients achieve personal growth and improve their quality of life.
Feeling stuck or disconnected?
At times, relationships—with others or within yourself—can feel tense or uncertain. Therapy offers space to slow down and reconnect with what matters.
Want more clarity in your relationships?
Together, we explore patterns, shift from blame to understanding, and reconnect with your values.
Looking for a space where you feel heard?
I offer a thoughtful, collaborative approach supporting clarity, connection, and direction forward.
Feeling stuck or disconnected?
At times, relationships—with others or within yourself—can feel tense or uncertain. Therapy offers space to slow down and reconnect with what matters.
Want more clarity in your relationships?
Together, we explore patterns, shift from blame to understanding, and reconnect with your values.
Looking for a space where you feel heard?
I offer a thoughtful, collaborative approach supporting clarity, connection, and direction forward.
One of the most difficult parts of feeling emotional pain and internal suffering is experiencing it alone. I believe walking alongside your journey and listening to your voice matters. A lot of us want a better understanding of self and/or require support with trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or relationships. Often, seeking support can be a challenging first step as there are unpleasant feelings, stigmas, thoughts and difficult behaviours. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, safe and accepting space for you explore them. I strive to help you build a stronger connection to yourself and strengthen your mental resiliency.
One of the most difficult parts of feeling emotional pain and internal suffering is experiencing it alone. I believe walking alongside your journey and listening to your voice matters. A lot of us want a better understanding of self and/or require support with trauma, depression, anxiety, and/or relationships. Often, seeking support can be a challenging first step as there are unpleasant feelings, stigmas, thoughts and difficult behaviours. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, safe and accepting space for you explore them. I strive to help you build a stronger connection to yourself and strengthen your mental resiliency.
At times, many of us face emotions and suffering that can feel overwhelmingly painful, disheartening, and difficult to bear, often due to unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and step-families, providing support through a range of therapeutic approaches, including
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems
At times, many of us face emotions and suffering that can feel overwhelmingly painful, disheartening, and difficult to bear, often due to unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families, and step-families, providing support through a range of therapeutic approaches, including
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems
My previous training in music therapy allows me to connect with those who lean on their creativity to cope, or those for whom talk therapy seems to have its limitations.
You have taken the first step to look for a therapist that is the best fit for you. That is huge! You've come to the right place. As one of the Directors at Meadowbrook Counselling Associates, I offer individual, couples, and family counselling. I also offer clinical supervision to therapists in their certification process and student interns. I have over 10 years of experience working with people of all ages, from teens to older adults, and would love to come alongside you on your journey to wellness.
My previous training in music therapy allows me to connect with those who lean on their creativity to cope, or those for whom talk therapy seems to have its limitations.
You have taken the first step to look for a therapist that is the best fit for you. That is huge! You've come to the right place. As one of the Directors at Meadowbrook Counselling Associates, I offer individual, couples, and family counselling. I also offer clinical supervision to therapists in their certification process and student interns. I have over 10 years of experience working with people of all ages, from teens to older adults, and would love to come alongside you on your journey to wellness.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood. Ultimately, we are dedicated to helping you live a life with more ease, while providing you and/or your loved ones with the care and resources that will help you to succeed, process and heal.
Whether you're struggling with personal difficulties, complex issues or a clinical diagnosis, our team of therapists offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard, valued and understood. Ultimately, we are dedicated to helping you live a life with more ease, while providing you and/or your loved ones with the care and resources that will help you to succeed, process and heal.
I blend music therapy and psychotherapy to help create lasting change.
My client population includes youth to senior age group with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Alzheimer's/Dementias, Palliative care, PTSD and general wellness. No musical training is required and clients are encouraged to engage in therapeutic song-writing, vocal/instrumental improvisation, listening & analysis and performance. Clients want to ignite their creativity in order to have resources to deal with mental health challenges and for general mental/emotional/spiritual well-being. Reconnect with the most imaginative part of yourself for access to creative solutions to your own healing.
I blend music therapy and psychotherapy to help create lasting change.
My client population includes youth to senior age group with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Alzheimer's/Dementias, Palliative care, PTSD and general wellness. No musical training is required and clients are encouraged to engage in therapeutic song-writing, vocal/instrumental improvisation, listening & analysis and performance. Clients want to ignite their creativity in order to have resources to deal with mental health challenges and for general mental/emotional/spiritual well-being. Reconnect with the most imaginative part of yourself for access to creative solutions to your own healing.
Are you dealing with personal or relational difficulties that are holding you back from living a life with ease? If so, you're in the right place. I offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe space to explore your challenges, establish healthy coping strategies, and create a happier future for yourself and your loved ones. Many people are struggling to manage the intense feelings that are coming up in their everyday lives, but this doesn't have to be the case. You don't have to do it all alone.
Are you dealing with personal or relational difficulties that are holding you back from living a life with ease? If so, you're in the right place. I offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe space to explore your challenges, establish healthy coping strategies, and create a happier future for yourself and your loved ones. Many people are struggling to manage the intense feelings that are coming up in their everyday lives, but this doesn't have to be the case. You don't have to do it all alone.
You may find yourself at a quite turning point, noticing that the life you've been moving through doesn't feel quite the same anymore. Maybe familiar patterns feel heavier, relationships feel more complicated, or you're wanting something that feels more honest and true to who you are. You might be moving through a transition, carrying stress that doesn't fully settle, or simple sensing that something in your life needs attention. Therapy offers a place where you don't need to have everything figured out. You can come with uncertainty, overwhelm, hope, or discomfort. You'll be met with steadiness and genuine care.
You may find yourself at a quite turning point, noticing that the life you've been moving through doesn't feel quite the same anymore. Maybe familiar patterns feel heavier, relationships feel more complicated, or you're wanting something that feels more honest and true to who you are. You might be moving through a transition, carrying stress that doesn't fully settle, or simple sensing that something in your life needs attention. Therapy offers a place where you don't need to have everything figured out. You can come with uncertainty, overwhelm, hope, or discomfort. You'll be met with steadiness and genuine care.
Whether you're struggling with personal or relational difficulties, complex issues, or a clinical diagnosis, I offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard and understood. Ultimately, my goal as a therapist is to work with you and/or your loved ones to support real and lasting change, so that you can live a life with ease.
Whether you're struggling with personal or relational difficulties, complex issues, or a clinical diagnosis, I offer individuals, couples, families, and children a safe and confidential space to be heard and understood. Ultimately, my goal as a therapist is to work with you and/or your loved ones to support real and lasting change, so that you can live a life with ease.
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I am a Fellow of the Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy and most of my work is focused on the use of music (neurologic music therapy NMT) to help people recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) recover significant aspects of lost abilities (speech and language, cognitive, emotional, and sensory-motor skills.
I have over 20 years of experience in the use of music to improve the lives, health, and functioning of people with a range of health challenges including mental illness, dementia, and acquired brain injury. I am very passionate about the powerful role that music can play in neuro-rehabilitation.
I am a Fellow of the Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy and most of my work is focused on the use of music (neurologic music therapy NMT) to help people recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) recover significant aspects of lost abilities (speech and language, cognitive, emotional, and sensory-motor skills.
I have over 20 years of experience in the use of music to improve the lives, health, and functioning of people with a range of health challenges including mental illness, dementia, and acquired brain injury. I am very passionate about the powerful role that music can play in neuro-rehabilitation.
Parents often reach out when their child is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, struggling with big emotions, friendships, school stress, or changes at home. Sometimes children don’t yet have the words to explain what’s happening, and it may show up through behaviour, withdrawal, or emotional outbursts.
The children and teens I work with often need a space where they can feel safe, understood, and accepted without pressure to “fix” things right away. They may be working toward feeling more confident, managing emotions, building friendships, strengthening family relationships, and understanding themselves better.
Parents often reach out when their child is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, struggling with big emotions, friendships, school stress, or changes at home. Sometimes children don’t yet have the words to explain what’s happening, and it may show up through behaviour, withdrawal, or emotional outbursts.
The children and teens I work with often need a space where they can feel safe, understood, and accepted without pressure to “fix” things right away. They may be working toward feeling more confident, managing emotions, building friendships, strengthening family relationships, and understanding themselves better.
If talking alone hasn’t helped you fully process what’s stuck inside, we’ll explore experiential tools like somatic experiencing, music therapy, and image reprocessing.
Together, we’ll gently uncover how early experiences shape your current feelings and behaviours and support new pathways toward healing and growth.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, or struggles with self-worth, I’m here to support you with compassion and approaches that meet you where you are and honour your unique pace.
If talking alone hasn’t helped you fully process what’s stuck inside, we’ll explore experiential tools like somatic experiencing, music therapy, and image reprocessing.
Together, we’ll gently uncover how early experiences shape your current feelings and behaviours and support new pathways toward healing and growth.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, or struggles with self-worth, I’m here to support you with compassion and approaches that meet you where you are and honour your unique pace.
Clinicians accepting new patients: As a community-minded organization, we sincerely believe that emotional healing and personal growth are within your reach. Through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, we offer individual therapy for issues related to anxiety and depression, gender and sexuality, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self-esteem / self-confidence, and sexual trauma. If you live in downtown Toronto, identify within the LGBTQQ2S+ community, or simply seek positive change, get in touch with us today by visiting our website.
Clinicians accepting new patients: As a community-minded organization, we sincerely believe that emotional healing and personal growth are within your reach. Through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, we offer individual therapy for issues related to anxiety and depression, gender and sexuality, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self-esteem / self-confidence, and sexual trauma. If you live in downtown Toronto, identify within the LGBTQQ2S+ community, or simply seek positive change, get in touch with us today by visiting our website.
Grounded in anti-oppressive and trauma-focused practice, my approach integrates psychodynamic, attachment based, narrative, emotion focused, and music therapy modalities.
I’m Reenie (they/she) and I work primarily with 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodiverse clients. I value the importance of lived experiences and aim to empower you as the author of your own story. Whether you're seeking to build connection with yourself and others, or navigating life challenges, I’m here to offer human-to-human collaboration and curiosity as you explore your feelings, thoughts, needs, and goals.
Grounded in anti-oppressive and trauma-focused practice, my approach integrates psychodynamic, attachment based, narrative, emotion focused, and music therapy modalities.
I’m Reenie (they/she) and I work primarily with 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodiverse clients. I value the importance of lived experiences and aim to empower you as the author of your own story. Whether you're seeking to build connection with yourself and others, or navigating life challenges, I’m here to offer human-to-human collaboration and curiosity as you explore your feelings, thoughts, needs, and goals.
Tharsika Tharmasrirajah
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HonsBA, MA, RP(Q)
9 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
As we travel on this life journey, we may face many challenges that require adapting and adjusting to life's changes. Therapy can help us understand these obstacles and learn new ways of overcoming them to create the life that we desire. My goal is to establish a collaborative, mutual therapeutic relationship of care, support and provide a nonjudgement space for my clients to recognize, share life experiences, and foster valuable coping skills. Together, we could identify the patterns limiting your life and develop tools to gain greater sense of clarity, and feelings of empowerment for positive change & reach self-awareness.
As we travel on this life journey, we may face many challenges that require adapting and adjusting to life's changes. Therapy can help us understand these obstacles and learn new ways of overcoming them to create the life that we desire. My goal is to establish a collaborative, mutual therapeutic relationship of care, support and provide a nonjudgement space for my clients to recognize, share life experiences, and foster valuable coping skills. Together, we could identify the patterns limiting your life and develop tools to gain greater sense of clarity, and feelings of empowerment for positive change & reach self-awareness.
Do you do things you would rather not do or avoid things you should do? Are you frustrated because you put others ahead of you and avoid conflict at all costs, or are you angry and having trouble keeping it in check? Are you feeling alone or misunderstood? If any of the above apply to you, I can help. My process is to listen. And by coming to understand you, help you face the challenges that are preventing you from living life on your terms. Sometimes, it's even about helping you decide what those terms are.
Do you do things you would rather not do or avoid things you should do? Are you frustrated because you put others ahead of you and avoid conflict at all costs, or are you angry and having trouble keeping it in check? Are you feeling alone or misunderstood? If any of the above apply to you, I can help. My process is to listen. And by coming to understand you, help you face the challenges that are preventing you from living life on your terms. Sometimes, it's even about helping you decide what those terms are.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
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Music Therapy Counsellors
How does music therapy work?
A music therapist will begin by assessing the client’s specific needs and getting a sense of their musical ability and interests. Musical training is not required, and clients of all ages can benefit from this type of therapy. The therapist will then make a plan for how to achieve the client’s therapeutic goal(s) using a range of receptive (e.g., listening to a song) and active (e.g., drumming in a group) music therapy techniques.
What are some common music therapy techniques?
Music therapy usually involves listening to music (either live or recorded). Music therapy clients may also make music on popular instruments, such as the piano, guitar, and hand drum, or sing. Sometimes music therapy can include guided imagery. A music therapist may ask clients to improvise on the spot or even compose their own songs. Dancing or moving to music can be an effective intervention to help clients feel more fully grounded in their bodies and remain in the present moment.
How does music therapy help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Music therapy can be a valuable creative outlet for clients with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have trouble putting their painful feelings into words. Listening to music can be relaxing while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. In addition to its mood-boosting effects, music therapy can help clients build resilience and overcome PTSD symptoms that may interfere with their daily lives.
How long does music therapy take?
Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes. They can be scheduled in advance (for example, once a week) or can be done on an as-needed basis. Some clients will only require a handful of music therapy sessions to achieve their goals, while others may need months or longer, depending on their specific concern.