Attachment-based Therapists in Oshawa, ON

Do you feel like your mental health is getting in the way of accomplishing what you want, or your relationships? Do you feel like you want a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings, so you can better manage your mental health? I work with clients to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, and work together to build a toolbox of strategies that work for you. I can work with you to explore your past relationships to help you feel more safe and secure moving forward, or we can focus more on exploring solutions that work best for you – therapy is your time, and you have control in every step of the process.

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 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.

I work with women who are looking for support with anxiety, stress, feelings of being overwhelmed, grief and/or chronic illness/chronic pain. I believe mental health is as important as physical health and they impact each other. I strive to provide compassionate, trauma informed, anti-oppressive care and am committed to providing a space free from judgement so you feel safe and supported as you navigate life's challenging circumstances and discover all parts of who you are. Your healing is my goal and I look forward to supporting you on your journey!

Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging situations. Whether you struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships or trauma, you should know that there is hope.

I have worked with individuals with diverse backgrounds and challenges for almost 20 years. Most people I meet with have been struggling to work through issues such as: anxiety, depression, life transitions, losses, and difficulties with coping skills. I appreciate that individuals come to therapy because they are looking to improve their lives and gain new coping skills for the life challenges they are encountering. I am passionate about mental health and I will meet you exactly where you are and work with you to find the path through your challenges.

Are you feeling stuck, lacking motivation, or fatigued? Perhaps you feel irritable or anxious at work or with your relationships. My approach to therapy can help you discover new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms while working towards resolving them. It can be challenging to seek out therapy, and I commend you on taking the first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.

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.

Seeking help with personal challenges takes courage. Often the issues we are facing can make us feel stuck or blocked from achieving our goals. Healthy magnificent lives and relationships are built by gathering information, advice, knowledge and experience. We help you identify your existing strengths, clarify problem areas and develop solutions to resolve the challenges you face, removing obstacles that block your path to positive change. We work with people of all ages, cultures and orientations . Our aim is to help you improve yourself and your relationships using evidence-based approaches and strategies. For more information or to schedule your initial consultation in person or internet video session ... visit us at www.jeffpacker.com.

Whatever the concern, my clients are seeking professional support, to feel cared for and understood, to facilitate their ability to cope with their current situation, and desire someone to come alongside them as they determine how to go on. The clients I see are suffering from the weight of mental illness, feeling in the dark places of depression, the restlessness of anxiety, the inescapability of trauma, the helplessness with chronic pain, as well as other debilitating emotional challenges. I also see couples who are facing disruption in their connection, as well as clients adjusting to various changes in their lives.

I work with highly sensitive people (HSPs) who feel overwhelmed due to physical, emotional or social sensitivities. You may want to work together if: You want to have a better sense of who you are; You feel deeply that things are amiss but don't know what; You are aware of your challenges but don't know how to take action or You are nervous about change. As an HSP, I personally understand the weight of feeling “too much” in a seemingly insensitive world.

Fighting over the same thing, feeling distant and disconnect, or like you don't know each other at all? Are you wondering where the love has gone and don't know what to do? If ADHD is present, you're probably fighting over the mess around the house, parenting, and everything in between and living with deep stress, sadness, and anxiety. My individual clients struggle with big life questions and the impacts of ADHD. They're trying their best but underperforming. They constantly feel overwhelmed and exhausted, and can't decide about work, relationships, or what they want out of life.

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.

Accepting new clients - - Have you ever asked yourself, "why am I like this?" Maybe you already know the answer but you're not quite sure what to do next or how to break the cycle. As your therapist, my aim is to help you feel acknowledged, validated and supported. I offer a client-tailored approach that focuses on making sense of your emotional experiences, nurturing practices for improved wellness and self-esteem, and building foundations for healthy relationships. My strength lies in empowering clients to develop skills that are unique to them, and in doing so, helping folks regain control of their lives and their healing.

I am open to working with anyone who is interested in doing the hard work of improving relationships to self, others, and the world through self-examination, relationship development, spiritual reflection, and creative experimentation with meaning-making and purpose-building.

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.