Psychosis Therapists in Oakville, ON
I have extensive experience supporting clients with concerns including first-episode psychosis, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges.
Perhaps you have been feeling dissatisfied with your work, school, relationships or feeling overwhelmed by life’s inevitable challenges. Starting the process of therapy can be a powerful step towards changing your life. Whether you are coming to therapy to unpack past painful experiences or work towards future goals of living a more fulfilling and meaningful life, I welcome a chance to guide you through the process. Through our work together I can help you realize your full potential, focus on your strengths, work towards strengthening important relationships, do better at job/school and live with more confidence and zeal.
I have extensive experience supporting clients with concerns including first-episode psychosis, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges.
Perhaps you have been feeling dissatisfied with your work, school, relationships or feeling overwhelmed by life’s inevitable challenges. Starting the process of therapy can be a powerful step towards changing your life. Whether you are coming to therapy to unpack past painful experiences or work towards future goals of living a more fulfilling and meaningful life, I welcome a chance to guide you through the process. Through our work together I can help you realize your full potential, focus on your strengths, work towards strengthening important relationships, do better at job/school and live with more confidence and zeal.
I specialize in working with individuals facing low to high levels of anxiety and depression, psychosis, and bipolar disorder.
In therapy, I take a modern approach, using simple language, humour, and sarcasm when appropriate. We might be a good fit if you're looking for support with navigating life transitions, adulthood, stressors of daily life, or mental health. I offer guidance, perspective, and practical strategies that can help you cope. I also provide individual and family education & support in the areas of mental health. This includes help navigating community resources, understanding the Mental Health Act, managing and understanding mental illness, or caregiver burnout. We can explore boundary setting, communication strategies, & self care.
I specialize in working with individuals facing low to high levels of anxiety and depression, psychosis, and bipolar disorder.
In therapy, I take a modern approach, using simple language, humour, and sarcasm when appropriate. We might be a good fit if you're looking for support with navigating life transitions, adulthood, stressors of daily life, or mental health. I offer guidance, perspective, and practical strategies that can help you cope. I also provide individual and family education & support in the areas of mental health. This includes help navigating community resources, understanding the Mental Health Act, managing and understanding mental illness, or caregiver burnout. We can explore boundary setting, communication strategies, & self care.
Life is a journey, like every great journey it has its certainties and uncertainties. As a registered marriage and family therapist I am trained in systemic, relationships and psychotherapy. I believe that throughout life we exist in many type of relationships, that directly or indirectly impact our well beings. Research and theory have shown that mental illness and family issues are best treated in the context of relationships. My therapeutic approach to counseling is non judgmental, kind, graceful, understanding and I value my clients input in the session. I use Gottman Method Couple Therapy in my work.
Life is a journey, like every great journey it has its certainties and uncertainties. As a registered marriage and family therapist I am trained in systemic, relationships and psychotherapy. I believe that throughout life we exist in many type of relationships, that directly or indirectly impact our well beings. Research and theory have shown that mental illness and family issues are best treated in the context of relationships. My therapeutic approach to counseling is non judgmental, kind, graceful, understanding and I value my clients input in the session. I use Gottman Method Couple Therapy in my work.
I specialize in anxiety, OCD, phobias, addiction, perfectionism, personality disorders, psychosis, and complex cases.
On the outside, you may appear capable and high-achieving, yet internally you feel consumed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, addiction, or relentless perfectionism. OCD, phobias, emotional instability, or complex personality dynamics may be affecting your relationships, work, or sense of identity. You may have tried therapy before and felt it only addressed surface symptoms. You are looking for structured, strategic care that creates meaningful and lasting change.
I specialize in anxiety, OCD, phobias, addiction, perfectionism, personality disorders, psychosis, and complex cases.
On the outside, you may appear capable and high-achieving, yet internally you feel consumed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, addiction, or relentless perfectionism. OCD, phobias, emotional instability, or complex personality dynamics may be affecting your relationships, work, or sense of identity. You may have tried therapy before and felt it only addressed surface symptoms. You are looking for structured, strategic care that creates meaningful and lasting change.
The Mindful Pod Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, CTRS-C
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J
Life’s challenges can affect us in deeply personal ways, whether we’re navigating them as a couple, a family, or as individuals. My practice is here to provide a compassionate and supportive space to help you explore your feelings, gain new insights, and create meaningful change. For couples, I help you build stronger connections, improve communication, and resolve conflicts so you can rediscover joy and partnership in your relationship. For individuals, I offer a safe space to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors, helping you reconnect with your strengths and build the life you want.
Life’s challenges can affect us in deeply personal ways, whether we’re navigating them as a couple, a family, or as individuals. My practice is here to provide a compassionate and supportive space to help you explore your feelings, gain new insights, and create meaningful change. For couples, I help you build stronger connections, improve communication, and resolve conflicts so you can rediscover joy and partnership in your relationship. For individuals, I offer a safe space to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors, helping you reconnect with your strengths and build the life you want.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.
I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.
Do you find yourself standing at a crossroads, unsure about the path to follow? Are you ready to create positive changes in your life, but troubling symptoms are hindering your progress? Do you feel worried when it comes to supporting your children and loved ones? Thankfully, you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Hi, my name is Dr. Nina Laugesen, psychologist and director at Willow Tree Psychology. With almost 20 years experience, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families with a range of concerns, including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, emotion dysregulation, low mood, parenting concerns, and more.
Do you find yourself standing at a crossroads, unsure about the path to follow? Are you ready to create positive changes in your life, but troubling symptoms are hindering your progress? Do you feel worried when it comes to supporting your children and loved ones? Thankfully, you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Hi, my name is Dr. Nina Laugesen, psychologist and director at Willow Tree Psychology. With almost 20 years experience, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and families with a range of concerns, including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, emotion dysregulation, low mood, parenting concerns, and more.
My focus is to create and maintain a safe, comfortable and enabling environment that allows you to recover and flourish. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families with unresolved issues from “being different", late-diagnosed ADHD/Autism, mood/perception and other complex mental disorders, I aim to gently guide you to process your distressing experiences, access your inner strength and wisdom for sustained wellness. You may be dealing with debilitating depression, anxiety, worries, fears, stress or relationship issues from being "different". I will journey with you to wellness and flourishing.
My focus is to create and maintain a safe, comfortable and enabling environment that allows you to recover and flourish. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families with unresolved issues from “being different", late-diagnosed ADHD/Autism, mood/perception and other complex mental disorders, I aim to gently guide you to process your distressing experiences, access your inner strength and wisdom for sustained wellness. You may be dealing with debilitating depression, anxiety, worries, fears, stress or relationship issues from being "different". I will journey with you to wellness and flourishing.
Feeling stuck in a cycle you would like to break? Finding it hard to discuss with your inner circle about it? I’m here to help! I come with a friendly disposition to navigate some of life's biggest challenges with you. I specialize in working with teen/adult mental health and addictions, queer/trans identities, and those in conflict with the law.
Feeling stuck in a cycle you would like to break? Finding it hard to discuss with your inner circle about it? I’m here to help! I come with a friendly disposition to navigate some of life's biggest challenges with you. I specialize in working with teen/adult mental health and addictions, queer/trans identities, and those in conflict with the law.
Have you ever felt misunderstood, dismissed, or told that you are “too sensitive” or “too emotional”? Many of the individuals and couples I work with experience intense emotions, relationship conflict, or patterns that seem to repeat no matter how hard they try to change. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to manage your reactions, especially in close relationships. I work with adults and couples struggling with personality disorders, trauma, mood instability, and ongoing relationship difficulties, providing a safe and supportive space where you can better understand yourself, your emotions, and your patterns.
Have you ever felt misunderstood, dismissed, or told that you are “too sensitive” or “too emotional”? Many of the individuals and couples I work with experience intense emotions, relationship conflict, or patterns that seem to repeat no matter how hard they try to change. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to manage your reactions, especially in close relationships. I work with adults and couples struggling with personality disorders, trauma, mood instability, and ongoing relationship difficulties, providing a safe and supportive space where you can better understand yourself, your emotions, and your patterns.
Are you seeking support and guidance to navigate life's challenges and find a path towards healing and growth? At my practice, I extend a warm and understanding hand to individuals who are grappling with a wide spectrum of concerns, including anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, depression, adolescent emotional and behavioral difficulties, pregnancy and postpartum mental wellness, self-injurious behavior, sleep issues, stress management, coping strategies, motor vehicle accidents, and trauma. My approach to psychotherapy is deeply rooted in compassion, acceptance, loving kindness, and mindfulness.
Are you seeking support and guidance to navigate life's challenges and find a path towards healing and growth? At my practice, I extend a warm and understanding hand to individuals who are grappling with a wide spectrum of concerns, including anxiety, ADHD, chronic illness, depression, adolescent emotional and behavioral difficulties, pregnancy and postpartum mental wellness, self-injurious behavior, sleep issues, stress management, coping strategies, motor vehicle accidents, and trauma. My approach to psychotherapy is deeply rooted in compassion, acceptance, loving kindness, and mindfulness.
Life can bring immense challenges and losses that shake us to the core, shatter our worldview, and leave us questioning our beliefs and purpose. During these profound difficulties, we may feel lost, stuck and isolated. You don't have to walk this path alone, together we can navigate the way forward. Working together will provide you with a compassionate space to safely support you in nurturing your inner resilience. Together, we'll explore your personal values, beliefs, and life experiences to collaboratively create a care plan that resonates with who you are and meets you where you are at.
Life can bring immense challenges and losses that shake us to the core, shatter our worldview, and leave us questioning our beliefs and purpose. During these profound difficulties, we may feel lost, stuck and isolated. You don't have to walk this path alone, together we can navigate the way forward. Working together will provide you with a compassionate space to safely support you in nurturing your inner resilience. Together, we'll explore your personal values, beliefs, and life experiences to collaboratively create a care plan that resonates with who you are and meets you where you are at.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, battling bouts of depression, or struggling with addiction? Perhaps you're grappling with cultural issues, navigating significant life transitions, or dealing with relationship challenges. You may even be feeling the pressure of stress management, or finding it hard to cope with anger. Let me assure you, it's okay to seek help, and you're not alone in this. As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist at Praxis Counselling, I bring with me a diverse set of skills and experiences to help you navigate these challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, battling bouts of depression, or struggling with addiction? Perhaps you're grappling with cultural issues, navigating significant life transitions, or dealing with relationship challenges. You may even be feeling the pressure of stress management, or finding it hard to cope with anger. Let me assure you, it's okay to seek help, and you're not alone in this. As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist at Praxis Counselling, I bring with me a diverse set of skills and experiences to help you navigate these challenges.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist of CRPO and a Canadian Certified Counsellor of CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association), who have been dealing with a broad range of issues in various fields since completing my master’s degree, majoring in Counselling Psychology in 2000. As a registered psychotherapist, I am confident that I have trained in various evidence-based approaches, and have been trying to integrate them based on clients’ wants/needs.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist of CRPO and a Canadian Certified Counsellor of CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association), who have been dealing with a broad range of issues in various fields since completing my master’s degree, majoring in Counselling Psychology in 2000. As a registered psychotherapist, I am confident that I have trained in various evidence-based approaches, and have been trying to integrate them based on clients’ wants/needs.
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 style is straightforward, compassionate, and sometimes laced with sharp humour because life is messy, and laughter can be medicine, too. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Instead, I meet you where you are, drawing from proven approaches and real-world insight to help you feel understood, supported, and equipped.
Most importantly, I believe deeply in our incredible capacity to heal ourselves and the world. You are capable, resilient and deserve honesty, dignity, and hope. Our work together is about clarity, courage, and finding your own way forward on your terms.
My style is straightforward, compassionate, and sometimes laced with sharp humour because life is messy, and laughter can be medicine, too. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Instead, I meet you where you are, drawing from proven approaches and real-world insight to help you feel understood, supported, and equipped.
Most importantly, I believe deeply in our incredible capacity to heal ourselves and the world. You are capable, resilient and deserve honesty, dignity, and hope. Our work together is about clarity, courage, and finding your own way forward on your terms.
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're a woman who has spent years showing up for everyone else — and you're tired. Maybe you're navigating perimenopause, burnout, or a life transition that's left you questioning who you are. Maybe chronic pain, anxiety, or old trauma is quietly running the show. Perhaps you've never quite been able to say no, and you're finally ready to understand why.
At our clinic, we work with women at all stages of life who are ready to stop just coping and start actually healing. We offer a warm, collaborative space where you feel genuinely understood — and supported in building a life that fits who you're becoming.
You're a woman who has spent years showing up for everyone else — and you're tired. Maybe you're navigating perimenopause, burnout, or a life transition that's left you questioning who you are. Maybe chronic pain, anxiety, or old trauma is quietly running the show. Perhaps you've never quite been able to say no, and you're finally ready to understand why.
At our clinic, we work with women at all stages of life who are ready to stop just coping and start actually healing. We offer a warm, collaborative space where you feel genuinely understood — and supported in building a life that fits who you're becoming.
Sometimes life leads us down a path where we feel there is no clear direction. These paths may leave us carrying trauma, anxiety, or other stressors that have us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and struggling to move forward. I'm here to help you reclaim your voice, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance to move forward. Art therapy provides unique ways of self-expression, while processing complex thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Art therapy can empower us to discover new strengths, build new and stronger connections with ourselves and others, and foster a sense of belonging and well-being.
Sometimes life leads us down a path where we feel there is no clear direction. These paths may leave us carrying trauma, anxiety, or other stressors that have us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and struggling to move forward. I'm here to help you reclaim your voice, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance to move forward. Art therapy provides unique ways of self-expression, while processing complex thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Art therapy can empower us to discover new strengths, build new and stronger connections with ourselves and others, and foster a sense of belonging and well-being.
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Psychosis Counsellors
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.