Attachment-based Therapists in Oshawa, ON

I believe that the most challenging times can become the motivation to making positive changes in your life. If you are struggling with worry, stress, parenting challenges, divorce, relationship issues, codependency, loss or grief, you are not alone. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and safe space, meeting you where you are in your life and your relationships with the focus on developing greater self-awareness, understanding of your emotions, learning coping skills, and improving your relationships with others and yourself. When you are ready to reach out, I am here to listen and support you to achieve your goals.

In this high-paced world, people don’t take the time to sit and talk things through – especially their problems. I’m a strong believer in the importance of talking through your problems in order to process them and gain an understanding of not only your challenges, but also what’s important to you, your strengths, and your goals. I balance my approach of processing through dialogue with my love for concrete, practical interventions and strategies. My goal as your therapist is always to provide a non-judgemental space for you to explore your difficulties while also providing practical strategies to meet your needs.

Despite the beautiful and precious moments that we live through, there are points in life where we find ourselves feeling heavy with the weight of something on our shoulders. This heaviness may be depression, anxiety, or just a feeling we cannot put into words but still want to manage. You might feel like you are going through life alone. Your philosophy may have become tangled up and difficult to unravel. Therapy is a space where we can gently do the unravelling, together.

Do you believe that you need meaningful change in your life? Are you overwhelmed, worried, or feel a lack of enjoyment for the activities you once loved? Sometimes life presents us with challenges that create feelings of depression, anxiety, and the inability to cope, however, I'm here to let you know that it can get better. It's hard taking the first step towards healing and wellness, but I commend you for your courage in doing so.

Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.

The reasons why people attend counselling and therapy are as varied as people themselves. Counselling provides a safe and confidential environment for people to talk through their challenges with a non-judgemental and supportive professional. As a registered Social Worker, I provide individual counselling, couples & marriage counselling, divorce counselling and reconciliation counselling.

We provide individual psychotherapy, couple therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, psychological and vocational assessment and psycho-educational assessment and intervention. We can help you and your family cope with and overcome life challenges, relationship conflicts, traumas, and mental health concerns. Our services are provided by registered psychologists, registered psychotherapists and experienced masters/doctoral clinicians under supervision.

The transition to parenthood can be exciting, but can also bring on feelings of anxiety, overwhelm and doubt, and many mothers feel isolated, exhausted and alone. As moms, we've been there: struggling to conceive, postpartum anxiety, the desire to do everything “right”, the constant worry about baby and wondering if what you're feeling is normal. We work with individuals and couples in all phases of life, with a strong focus on the fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting periods, and have received extensive Maternal Mental Health training and certification from Postpartum Support International in Perinatal Mental Health.

My own life experiences have led me on this journey. Since I can remember I have always had a heart to see people living the life they were meant to live and witness that potential in those that choose to work with me. I have been led to work in many parts of the world from India, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Malawi and right here in Toronto and the Durham Region directly with underprivileged, homeless or at-risk youth, survivors of human trafficking, people from different developmental stages and life transitions including seniors in long-term care. Sometimes things happen in life and we do not know how to unpack everything ourselves.

We all need support to manage difficult times in our lives. Allow me to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment to discuss the problems you or your family are facing. Our work together will focus on developing insights, skills and strategies to lead you toward the life you want to be living.

Before pursuing psychotherapy and counseling, I spent over ten years working with children/youth in the foster care system. There I gained experience working with individuals with complex trauma, FASD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. My area’s of interest include religious trauma, navigating anxiety and depression, grief processing, identity formation, emotional regulation, and self-esteem.

Accepting new clients! I’d like to thank you for taking the first courageous step of seeking help. It would be an absolute privilege to be a part of your journey towards growth, healing, and self-discovery. My mission is to provide all my clients with a safe, nonjudgmental, compassionate environment in which they are free to share their experiences, explore their purpose, identify their strengths, and ultimately find their happiness. Your past may influence your present, however, it does not need to determine your future.

Do you struggle with intense emotions? Are you tired of feeling dismissed and alone in your experiences? Looking to boost your self-esteem and improve your relationships? I work to validate and support all of the effort that goes into caring for your mental health and calming stressful or negative thoughts. I believe in working collaboratively and building relational depth as we strive towards finding wellness, effective skills, and solutions to suit your needs. While most of my work focuses on helping individuals navigate BPD, I also enjoy working with those looking to overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders and traumas.

Are you struggling to cope with negative life events or a traumatic experience? Are your emotions impacting your day-to-day coping and relationships? Do you have flashbacks? Feel like you’re on edge all the time or maybe checking out? Looking for support to be more present? Blaming yourself; “Things are okay now; I should just be able to move on" or "Its my fault it happened." My goal is to support individuals, who have experienced trauma, negative life events and challenges begin to move towards healing. The core values of my practice are acceptance, vulnerability and connection.

Currently Accepting - Waitlist Over! Making change can feel like a daunting process. I am glad you are here. I support change through curiosity and being in the present moment. Though your past is important to help us understand your story, the focus will be on how we can change in the “here and now”. Suffering and distress can manifest in various ways, mentally, emotionally and physically. Listening and understanding to the cues your body gives you will arm you with the necessary tools to make changes in alignment with your goals. Only once we bring our thoughts, feelings and behaviours into our awareness can can we make change.

I have over 25 years of experience in the field of Healthcare, with extensive experience working with clients with mental health issues, addiction issues, and court-related issues. During this time, I have worked with individuals of varying ages, couples, families and groups. I see people with a varied range of issues including mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar), trauma, borderline personality, issues of psychosis, phobias, obsessive compulsive behaviours, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, sexual issues, conduct disorder, anger issues and behavioural concerns.

Life's challenges can be an opportunity to gain a new perspective, to initiate changes and to transform your life. Whether you are feeling stuck, chronically stressed, having difficulties adjusting to life transitions, struggling with personal or work related challenges, relationships, health and responsibilities, as a Registered Psychotherapist, I can help support you especially during this COVID19 crisis.

Art therapy is a form of therapy that combines the creative process of art making and the therapeutic alliance to build on self-expression and reflection of an individual’s lived experiences. Art therapy is beneficial for working on life obstacles & transitions, improving mental health, developing strategies in achieving goals, and enhancing insight & self-awareness.

As a therapist, I use a holistic approach to understand the experiences that influence your identity. Everyone has a unique story and I am deeply passionate about exploring and understanding where you have been, where you are now, and where you want to go. Sometimes, our attempts to create safety and protection for ourselves can inadvertently create blocks that affect us mentally, physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually.