Female Therapists in Pickering, ON
Mainspring Counselling utilizes a holistic approach to wellness. I work closely with individuals and families to increase self- awareness and achieve self-motivation. Through the use of various psycho-therapeutic modalities, I support our clients to recognize and trust their inner voice and leverage their experiences and strengths to create wellness and healing. My aim is to create a welcoming and relatable environment through the acknowledgement of systemic barriers such as racism, classism etc. and a clear anti-oppressive mandate.
Mainspring Counselling utilizes a holistic approach to wellness. I work closely with individuals and families to increase self- awareness and achieve self-motivation. Through the use of various psycho-therapeutic modalities, I support our clients to recognize and trust their inner voice and leverage their experiences and strengths to create wellness and healing. My aim is to create a welcoming and relatable environment through the acknowledgement of systemic barriers such as racism, classism etc. and a clear anti-oppressive mandate.
Forestgreen Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1V
We provide counselling services for Children, Individuals and Families. We believe that too much of our time is spent dealing with life struggles and hardships. Therefore, we offer counselling to improve the functioning of children, individuals, and families experiencing ongoing and situational stresses in their daily lives.
We provide counselling services for Children, Individuals and Families. We believe that too much of our time is spent dealing with life struggles and hardships. Therefore, we offer counselling to improve the functioning of children, individuals, and families experiencing ongoing and situational stresses in their daily lives.
Jodi-Ann Stewart
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Currently accepting clients! I offer a compassionate, judgment free space where you can show up as your full self and explore your challenges. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, identity concerns, or life transitions, I’m here to support you with evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy. I also offer a free 30-minute consultation to help you see if we’re the right fit for your journey—because finding the right therapist matters.
Currently accepting clients! I offer a compassionate, judgment free space where you can show up as your full self and explore your challenges. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, identity concerns, or life transitions, I’m here to support you with evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy. I also offer a free 30-minute consultation to help you see if we’re the right fit for your journey—because finding the right therapist matters.
Diane Brown - Bri Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1V
I am a warm, accepting, and interactive therapist and Masters level social worker with over 20 years of valuable experience and a deep passion for supporting couples and families through significant life changes and transitions. I am dedicated to building successful therapeutic relationships that include authenticity, trust and freedom that helps to produce positive outcomes. By offering immediate feedback, tasks, and tools I help people to develop more successful coping skills. My approach helps clients feel better and stronger about themselves as I support them in their journey to greater strength, resilience, and wellness.
I am a warm, accepting, and interactive therapist and Masters level social worker with over 20 years of valuable experience and a deep passion for supporting couples and families through significant life changes and transitions. I am dedicated to building successful therapeutic relationships that include authenticity, trust and freedom that helps to produce positive outcomes. By offering immediate feedback, tasks, and tools I help people to develop more successful coping skills. My approach helps clients feel better and stronger about themselves as I support them in their journey to greater strength, resilience, and wellness.
People seek change and choose to work with a therapist for a variety of reasons. It could be that you are struggling with depression, experiencing difficulties in your relationships or you are a highly sensitive person easily overcome by stress or anxiety. As an experienced and registered therapist, I provide counselling services to individuals experiencing emotional difficulties, low self-esteem, interpersonal conflict and difficulties related to sexual and domestic abuse and violence. I have been working with individuals and families for over 13 years in a variety of settings including schools and mental heath agencies.
People seek change and choose to work with a therapist for a variety of reasons. It could be that you are struggling with depression, experiencing difficulties in your relationships or you are a highly sensitive person easily overcome by stress or anxiety. As an experienced and registered therapist, I provide counselling services to individuals experiencing emotional difficulties, low self-esteem, interpersonal conflict and difficulties related to sexual and domestic abuse and violence. I have been working with individuals and families for over 13 years in a variety of settings including schools and mental heath agencies.
I believe that no single experience defines us entirely and that we’re all capable of building resilience and fostering change. Whether you're feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward, unmotivated and struggling to feel accomplished, or feeling alone and seeking meaningful change, together we can navigate a compassionate process of untangling the knots to pave the way for longstanding healing and growth.
I believe that no single experience defines us entirely and that we’re all capable of building resilience and fostering change. Whether you're feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward, unmotivated and struggling to feel accomplished, or feeling alone and seeking meaningful change, together we can navigate a compassionate process of untangling the knots to pave the way for longstanding healing and growth.
Tracey Chung
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BN, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1X
"Life is amazing. And then it’s awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful it’s ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That’s just living heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it’s breathtakingly beautiful." L.R Knost
"Life is amazing. And then it’s awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful it’s ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That’s just living heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it’s breathtakingly beautiful." L.R Knost
Have you experienced trauma? Do you oscillate between feeling overwhelmed and anxious, to numb and detached? Do you think that you will never measure up or be "good enough"? We adapt to our environment as a means of ensuring our survival. Perhaps you've learned to adapt by withdrawing from others, or neglecting your own needs. It may have helped to stay endlessly busy, never allowing yourself a break, or using aggression to protect yourself. Regardless of how you have adapted or coped with what happened to you, I firmly believe we can heal from trauma and find inner peace.
Have you experienced trauma? Do you oscillate between feeling overwhelmed and anxious, to numb and detached? Do you think that you will never measure up or be "good enough"? We adapt to our environment as a means of ensuring our survival. Perhaps you've learned to adapt by withdrawing from others, or neglecting your own needs. It may have helped to stay endlessly busy, never allowing yourself a break, or using aggression to protect yourself. Regardless of how you have adapted or coped with what happened to you, I firmly believe we can heal from trauma and find inner peace.
Nancy Rose Wambangwa
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I bring an empathetic approach to support adults and children. Would you like to overcome overwhelming emotions and thoughts? We can work on building self-awareness and creating strategies together. I believe that therapy can be a safe space and encouraging environment, allowing for growth and goal achievement. Allow me to help you take the next steps that will help you focus on your goals and your personal journey. My approach consists of a foundational client centered view, CBT, solution-focused and a narrative approach. Within Child and Family therapy a collective approach is used to achieve personal development and family goals.
I bring an empathetic approach to support adults and children. Would you like to overcome overwhelming emotions and thoughts? We can work on building self-awareness and creating strategies together. I believe that therapy can be a safe space and encouraging environment, allowing for growth and goal achievement. Allow me to help you take the next steps that will help you focus on your goals and your personal journey. My approach consists of a foundational client centered view, CBT, solution-focused and a narrative approach. Within Child and Family therapy a collective approach is used to achieve personal development and family goals.
Life often challenges us with forced twists and turns. This makes it easy for us to doubt our decisions and ability to overcome uncertainty. Despite our best efforts to be resilient, both positive and difficult events can change our sense of identity. This often brings about anxiety, depression, confusion and sometimes hopelessness. If you question whether you should have done something different to prevent you from going through what you are right now, perhaps therapy could be a helpful place for you to make new appropriate changes and find value and growth opportunities.
Life often challenges us with forced twists and turns. This makes it easy for us to doubt our decisions and ability to overcome uncertainty. Despite our best efforts to be resilient, both positive and difficult events can change our sense of identity. This often brings about anxiety, depression, confusion and sometimes hopelessness. If you question whether you should have done something different to prevent you from going through what you are right now, perhaps therapy could be a helpful place for you to make new appropriate changes and find value and growth opportunities.
Synergistics Counselling Services - EMDR Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MEd, TESL
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout? Do you wish for more confidence and ease in daily life or need support to navigate a difficult life change or relationship issue? I offer a compassionate space where respect and understanding guide us toward uncovering a more fulfilling life centered on your authentic self. With a background in conflict resolution, career development, and intercultural skills, I bring a holistic, trauma-informed perspective to my work. Together, we’ll explore solutions from multiple angles to support your unique needs.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout? Do you wish for more confidence and ease in daily life or need support to navigate a difficult life change or relationship issue? I offer a compassionate space where respect and understanding guide us toward uncovering a more fulfilling life centered on your authentic self. With a background in conflict resolution, career development, and intercultural skills, I bring a holistic, trauma-informed perspective to my work. Together, we’ll explore solutions from multiple angles to support your unique needs.
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Verified Verified
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Pickering, ON L1V
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN PERSON NO WAITLIST IN PICKERING ON* Childhood and Adolescence can be difficult even without a pandemic, and long wait lists have left our children and youth in need. I specialize in all aspects of childhood, tween and adolescence: the good, the bad and the UGLY! I provide support with the goal of strengthening everyone within the family unit, for optimal functioning. I believe in flexibility, creativity and have the understanding that the youth and their families are the experts. I also support adults with the same understanding of the importance of flexibility and openness.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN PERSON NO WAITLIST IN PICKERING ON* Childhood and Adolescence can be difficult even without a pandemic, and long wait lists have left our children and youth in need. I specialize in all aspects of childhood, tween and adolescence: the good, the bad and the UGLY! I provide support with the goal of strengthening everyone within the family unit, for optimal functioning. I believe in flexibility, creativity and have the understanding that the youth and their families are the experts. I also support adults with the same understanding of the importance of flexibility and openness.
Everything we experience impacts both our mind & body. Unfortunately, more often than not we end up living in our head as a result of things like stress & anxiety. While our mind can be an insightful place, it can also be isolating if we spend too much time there. The irony in this default pattern is that our bodies are incredibly reliable sources that provide us with valuable information. They have the ability to warn & inform us of our triggers, boundaries, perceptions & fears. “What the mind suppresses, the body expresses." By listening to both, you can begin to understand yourself in a deeper capacity.
Everything we experience impacts both our mind & body. Unfortunately, more often than not we end up living in our head as a result of things like stress & anxiety. While our mind can be an insightful place, it can also be isolating if we spend too much time there. The irony in this default pattern is that our bodies are incredibly reliable sources that provide us with valuable information. They have the ability to warn & inform us of our triggers, boundaries, perceptions & fears. “What the mind suppresses, the body expresses." By listening to both, you can begin to understand yourself in a deeper capacity.
Accepting NEW patients for phone & video sessions! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious & stressed? Are you/your child struggling to regulate emotions, experiencing behavioural issues or low self esteem? Are you/your child struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm or suicide? Is your child having issues with peers, school or low self esteem? WELL, you have come to the right place! I am happy to help-whether it be learning different skills through evidence-based interventions and/or learning coping strategies through relaxation, grounding and mindfulness, I am here to support you and your family.
Accepting NEW patients for phone & video sessions! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious & stressed? Are you/your child struggling to regulate emotions, experiencing behavioural issues or low self esteem? Are you/your child struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm or suicide? Is your child having issues with peers, school or low self esteem? WELL, you have come to the right place! I am happy to help-whether it be learning different skills through evidence-based interventions and/or learning coping strategies through relaxation, grounding and mindfulness, I am here to support you and your family.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Traumatologist, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate terrain of their experiences. In a safe and nurturing environment, clients can explore their early relationships and their impact on the relationship with themselves and those around them. I assist clients in unraveling the threads of their past to foster personal growth and healing for more fulfilling connections through a variety of approaches including person-centered, EFT, ACT, and mindfulness-based.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Traumatologist, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricate terrain of their experiences. In a safe and nurturing environment, clients can explore their early relationships and their impact on the relationship with themselves and those around them. I assist clients in unraveling the threads of their past to foster personal growth and healing for more fulfilling connections through a variety of approaches including person-centered, EFT, ACT, and mindfulness-based.
You might be wondering if counselling or clinical supports are for you, you might be questioning whether therapy works, you might have exhausted all other avenues and have found yourself on this page. I welcome you to take a chance on yourself and invite you to engage in a free consultation process with me.
You might be wondering if counselling or clinical supports are for you, you might be questioning whether therapy works, you might have exhausted all other avenues and have found yourself on this page. I welcome you to take a chance on yourself and invite you to engage in a free consultation process with me.
CBT Wellness & Virtual Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1V
Accepting NEW patients. Are you or your child feeling: overwhelmed, stuck, or on edge? Experiencing mood swings, flashbacks or urges? Having trouble sleeping, managing emotions or getting through the day? Are you having communication or trust issues in your relationshpi? You are NOT alone & we CAN help. We have helped hundreds of people THRIVE in their life & we look forward to helping you too! Our professional, compassionate & experienced therapists have immediate openings for SAME day & NEXT day appointments for individual, couples & family therapy to children (5+), youth and adults.
Accepting NEW patients. Are you or your child feeling: overwhelmed, stuck, or on edge? Experiencing mood swings, flashbacks or urges? Having trouble sleeping, managing emotions or getting through the day? Are you having communication or trust issues in your relationshpi? You are NOT alone & we CAN help. We have helped hundreds of people THRIVE in their life & we look forward to helping you too! Our professional, compassionate & experienced therapists have immediate openings for SAME day & NEXT day appointments for individual, couples & family therapy to children (5+), youth and adults.
Are you feeling “stuck” and not sure where to begin? I understand reaching out for help can feel scary and uncertain; which is why I am committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for pre-teens, teens and adults to feel genuinely heard without feeling judged. I believe in collaborating and working together to help you navigate life’s ups and downs. Approaching therapy with curiosity, empathy and respect; I help folks navigate; anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, self-harm, low self-esteem, trauma and interpersonal effectiveness.
Are you feeling “stuck” and not sure where to begin? I understand reaching out for help can feel scary and uncertain; which is why I am committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for pre-teens, teens and adults to feel genuinely heard without feeling judged. I believe in collaborating and working together to help you navigate life’s ups and downs. Approaching therapy with curiosity, empathy and respect; I help folks navigate; anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, self-harm, low self-esteem, trauma and interpersonal effectiveness.
As a therapist, I draw on my lived experiences that include being a spiritual person, a single parent and a woman of color.
Trauma Specialist. You took the initiative to work towards healing and wholeness and that deserves to be acknowledged. I am glad you are here - welcome! I am a trauma-focused, strengths-based and heart-and-person-centered therapist. I am intuitive and empathic and this helps me offer deep emotional attunement to my clients, which I view as the most valuable tenet of the therapeutic space. My aim is for you to feel safe enough in this sacred and non-judgmental space to be able to share your innermost thoughts, feelings and life experiences, so you can begin to better understand your story and yourself.
As a therapist, I draw on my lived experiences that include being a spiritual person, a single parent and a woman of color.
Trauma Specialist. You took the initiative to work towards healing and wholeness and that deserves to be acknowledged. I am glad you are here - welcome! I am a trauma-focused, strengths-based and heart-and-person-centered therapist. I am intuitive and empathic and this helps me offer deep emotional attunement to my clients, which I view as the most valuable tenet of the therapeutic space. My aim is for you to feel safe enough in this sacred and non-judgmental space to be able to share your innermost thoughts, feelings and life experiences, so you can begin to better understand your story and yourself.
Intense emotions can pull you into a downward spiral of feeling overwhelmed and lost. It is difficult to face life when you are walking around with a heavy chest or feeling anxious. It is likely that you were never taught how to cope with how you feel or understand why a part of you feels empty inside. It can feel uncomfortable to turn to friends and family, fearing how they may react. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space, where you can feel heard as you work through difficult emotions. I can provide you with the insight, tools and support you need to bring about healing so that you can approach life in a new way.
Intense emotions can pull you into a downward spiral of feeling overwhelmed and lost. It is difficult to face life when you are walking around with a heavy chest or feeling anxious. It is likely that you were never taught how to cope with how you feel or understand why a part of you feels empty inside. It can feel uncomfortable to turn to friends and family, fearing how they may react. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space, where you can feel heard as you work through difficult emotions. I can provide you with the insight, tools and support you need to bring about healing so that you can approach life in a new way.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.