Therapists in Pickering, ON
Amita Singh
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Hi, my name is Amita (rhymes with Anita). Welcome to my page. I am a woman of colour from a Caribbean background, with years of experience working with youth, new immigrants to Canada, and in university and college settings with people from all walks of life. I understand that seeking therapy might feel a little uncomfortable at first so I want you to know that together we will work at your pace to create a therapeutic relationship that is comfortable and tailored to your needs.
Hi, my name is Amita (rhymes with Anita). Welcome to my page. I am a woman of colour from a Caribbean background, with years of experience working with youth, new immigrants to Canada, and in university and college settings with people from all walks of life. I understand that seeking therapy might feel a little uncomfortable at first so I want you to know that together we will work at your pace to create a therapeutic relationship that is comfortable and tailored to your needs.
My practice is grounded in transparency, empathy and respect. I focus on developing a collaborative relationship to ensure that we are working towards your goals - whether that be having a better understanding of your thoughts, developing skills to manage intense emotions, improving communication, or improving self-esteem, to name a few. During our time together, I hope to help you build confidence within yourself to manage life’s challenges and reach your goals.
My practice is grounded in transparency, empathy and respect. I focus on developing a collaborative relationship to ensure that we are working towards your goals - whether that be having a better understanding of your thoughts, developing skills to manage intense emotions, improving communication, or improving self-esteem, to name a few. During our time together, I hope to help you build confidence within yourself to manage life’s challenges and reach your goals.
Talk with Grace Sexual Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I’m a registered social worker and highly skilled psychotherapist for over 15 years of clinical experience working with children, youth, and adults who are mainly survivors of sexual abuse. Sexual trauma can create long lasting emotional and psychological issues ranging from PTSD, relationship problems, trust issues, feelings of shame and guilt, eating disorders, anxiety issues, depression, addiction, self-harming or suicidal thoughts. It takes a lot of courage for someone to be ready for therapy in hopes for a chance to finally move on and not let the past continue to hold you back anymore.
I’m a registered social worker and highly skilled psychotherapist for over 15 years of clinical experience working with children, youth, and adults who are mainly survivors of sexual abuse. Sexual trauma can create long lasting emotional and psychological issues ranging from PTSD, relationship problems, trust issues, feelings of shame and guilt, eating disorders, anxiety issues, depression, addiction, self-harming or suicidal thoughts. It takes a lot of courage for someone to be ready for therapy in hopes for a chance to finally move on and not let the past continue to hold you back anymore.
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, open-ended, and collaborative. I have a high capacity to stay present with you in your darkest and most difficult moments. I trust you to move at your own pace, and find your way as I walk beside and support you. I'm here for you if you're ready to go deep in your healing. I'm a good resource if you're starting to notice that your relationships are not working, no matter how hard you try and how much effort you put into them. I have experience supporting through infertility and pregnancy loss, deep grief, and recovery from trauma, particularly emotional neglect and abuse.
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, open-ended, and collaborative. I have a high capacity to stay present with you in your darkest and most difficult moments. I trust you to move at your own pace, and find your way as I walk beside and support you. I'm here for you if you're ready to go deep in your healing. I'm a good resource if you're starting to notice that your relationships are not working, no matter how hard you try and how much effort you put into them. I have experience supporting through infertility and pregnancy loss, deep grief, and recovery from trauma, particularly emotional neglect and abuse.
Are you feeling stressed or working about too much in your life, or perhaps frustrated and stuck in your personal or work relationships? Perhaps a past negative experience is making you feel unable to move forward. Many people who are struggling with uncertainty have a hard time knowing what direction to go in. It may be that you’ve tried to handle things on your own, or put off reaching out for support because you feel you should be able to work through your challenges by yourself. Sometimes everyone around you seems to have answers, but all you feel is confused. Mostly, you don’t want to let others down and feel that you might.
Are you feeling stressed or working about too much in your life, or perhaps frustrated and stuck in your personal or work relationships? Perhaps a past negative experience is making you feel unable to move forward. Many people who are struggling with uncertainty have a hard time knowing what direction to go in. It may be that you’ve tried to handle things on your own, or put off reaching out for support because you feel you should be able to work through your challenges by yourself. Sometimes everyone around you seems to have answers, but all you feel is confused. Mostly, you don’t want to let others down and feel that you might.
For your ease, I offer telephone and video counselling in the evenings and weekends. I only have two ultimate goals when serving you, which is that you firstly walk away with insight and clarity on why you are feeling the way that you are, and secondly that you gain concrete, practical skills to manage your challenges effectively. I strongly believe in empowerment through knowledge and skills, and I am here to walk beside you through your journey towards your end goal.
For your ease, I offer telephone and video counselling in the evenings and weekends. I only have two ultimate goals when serving you, which is that you firstly walk away with insight and clarity on why you are feeling the way that you are, and secondly that you gain concrete, practical skills to manage your challenges effectively. I strongly believe in empowerment through knowledge and skills, and I am here to walk beside you through your journey towards your end goal.
Sometimes reaching out for support during a stressful or challenging time can feel difficult or even overwhelming. My goal is to create a supportive and safe space for meaningful and insightful conversations with my clients. Through a gentle and empathetic approach, I aim to establish a sense of trust, safety, and comfort where clients can explore thoughts, feelings and discuss problems openly and honestly. Together we can work through challenges, set healthy goals, develop effective coping strategies, and explore new pathways towards becoming your best self.
Sometimes reaching out for support during a stressful or challenging time can feel difficult or even overwhelming. My goal is to create a supportive and safe space for meaningful and insightful conversations with my clients. Through a gentle and empathetic approach, I aim to establish a sense of trust, safety, and comfort where clients can explore thoughts, feelings and discuss problems openly and honestly. Together we can work through challenges, set healthy goals, develop effective coping strategies, and explore new pathways towards becoming your best self.
Niki Prespakis-Arfo
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, OAMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1V
Sometimes all we want is to be heard, to have someone fully present for us. We experience this from family and friends but there is always an underlying judgement or opinion that direct us where we may not want to go. A lot of times talking to a stranger sounds like an intrusive or uncomfortable situation to be in, but I can assure you once you get past the first fearful step, you will learn that it's a form of self care that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Sometimes all we want is to be heard, to have someone fully present for us. We experience this from family and friends but there is always an underlying judgement or opinion that direct us where we may not want to go. A lot of times talking to a stranger sounds like an intrusive or uncomfortable situation to be in, but I can assure you once you get past the first fearful step, you will learn that it's a form of self care that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Jelani Adams - Thrive CBT
Registered Social Worker, BSc Hon, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1V
Whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, OCD or another concern, we are here to help. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and you should commend yourself for taking this step. Therapy is not an easy process and it takes work. However, that hard work can often lead to great insight and personal growth.
Whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, OCD or another concern, we are here to help. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and you should commend yourself for taking this step. Therapy is not an easy process and it takes work. However, that hard work can often lead to great insight and personal growth.
Brandi Harriott
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Low mood? Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and stuck in this life? Unable to get pass your past? Life can be hard, messy, and chaotic. Having someone who will respect and accompany you on your journey while providing a safe space for you to learn, grow and be empowered can be rewarding.
Low mood? Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and stuck in this life? Unable to get pass your past? Life can be hard, messy, and chaotic. Having someone who will respect and accompany you on your journey while providing a safe space for you to learn, grow and be empowered can be rewarding.
**NOW TAKING NEW VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Greetings and welcome to a world where you can be the captain of your own sail boat and steer it in the direction of your dreams, despite the direction of the winds you may experience! My name is Mary Badalian, a Registered Social Worker for over 7 years, and I am pleased and honoured that you have decided to take the first step in starting your healing story and self-love journey with me. I have a particular interest in the person centred and holistic approaches to therapy, while looking within to find your own strengths and available resources.
**NOW TAKING NEW VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Greetings and welcome to a world where you can be the captain of your own sail boat and steer it in the direction of your dreams, despite the direction of the winds you may experience! My name is Mary Badalian, a Registered Social Worker for over 7 years, and I am pleased and honoured that you have decided to take the first step in starting your healing story and self-love journey with me. I have a particular interest in the person centred and holistic approaches to therapy, while looking within to find your own strengths and available resources.
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My counseling services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, addressing a variety of concerns such as stress, relationships, life transitions, and mental health challenges. Drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy and Trauma informed therapy, I will help you overcome obstacles and build resilience. I also provide support to caregivers of children with autism. Please visit my website for more information.
My counseling services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, addressing a variety of concerns such as stress, relationships, life transitions, and mental health challenges. Drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy and Trauma informed therapy, I will help you overcome obstacles and build resilience. I also provide support to caregivers of children with autism. Please visit my website for more information.
New parenthood is such a tender time for couples. Whether you are trying to start a family, are a first time parent or a parent now managing more than one young child, you can find yourself depleted, overwhelmed, and experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions along with guilt at how that might be impacting your children. If you are managing a new baby with other young children, you may find that your older children are acting out at a time when you are sleep deprived and struggling to stay patient. Perhaps you and your partner hardly have time to connect and you feel distance or disconnected.
New parenthood is such a tender time for couples. Whether you are trying to start a family, are a first time parent or a parent now managing more than one young child, you can find yourself depleted, overwhelmed, and experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions along with guilt at how that might be impacting your children. If you are managing a new baby with other young children, you may find that your older children are acting out at a time when you are sleep deprived and struggling to stay patient. Perhaps you and your partner hardly have time to connect and you feel distance or disconnected.
Laura Boyko
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, MEd(c), ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1V
You have likely encountered some challenging times recently, or else you wouldn’t be here. Feeling stuck and not knowing how to move forward? You may not know where that journey will take you, but I can help be your personal guide. I believe my main role is to help observe and facilitate your personal journey. Imagine a life of clarity, love and freedom from the negative thoughts or emotions that fill your head and binds you. Imagine waking up every day feeling in control of whatever might come your way; knowing that you have the internal strength to deal with and manage it. Imagine being the best version of YOU.
You have likely encountered some challenging times recently, or else you wouldn’t be here. Feeling stuck and not knowing how to move forward? You may not know where that journey will take you, but I can help be your personal guide. I believe my main role is to help observe and facilitate your personal journey. Imagine a life of clarity, love and freedom from the negative thoughts or emotions that fill your head and binds you. Imagine waking up every day feeling in control of whatever might come your way; knowing that you have the internal strength to deal with and manage it. Imagine being the best version of YOU.
Dominique Mortier
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
As a multiracial woman, I have Black, South Asian, and European ancestry and I approach the therapeutic process from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens. In my practice, my role is to collaboratively work with you to develop ways to feel connected to your authentic self and support you in navigating challenges, through curiosity, compassion, and empowerment. I believe in cultivating a brave space where we can explore environmental, relational, and emotional factors that may be contributing to distress in your life.
As a multiracial woman, I have Black, South Asian, and European ancestry and I approach the therapeutic process from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens. In my practice, my role is to collaboratively work with you to develop ways to feel connected to your authentic self and support you in navigating challenges, through curiosity, compassion, and empowerment. I believe in cultivating a brave space where we can explore environmental, relational, and emotional factors that may be contributing to distress in your life.
The uncertainty of life and how it may unfold can lead to irritability, anticipation, and worry. These features of anxiety and fear try to protect us from the harmful, imperfect, and unknown aspects of being human. However, these defences can be distressing, suffocating, and overbearing, stealing our ability to find joy, contentment and peace, ultimately impacting our relationship with ourselves and others. I am here for you if you are ready to break free from cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt and move closer to a felt sense experience of ease and acceptance.
The uncertainty of life and how it may unfold can lead to irritability, anticipation, and worry. These features of anxiety and fear try to protect us from the harmful, imperfect, and unknown aspects of being human. However, these defences can be distressing, suffocating, and overbearing, stealing our ability to find joy, contentment and peace, ultimately impacting our relationship with ourselves and others. I am here for you if you are ready to break free from cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt and move closer to a felt sense experience of ease and acceptance.
I relate well to people in business and the arts: managers, entrepreneurs, professionals, skilled trades, executives, performers, writers, artists. My clients come from a wide variety of ages and gender orientations. They can experience stress, anxiety, anger and deep sadness. Often, clients are referred to me by doctors and other therapists as my skills compliment many other modalities and treatments. Ultimately, I help clients focus on their own inner resources and help them build skills as they resolve their own problems.
I relate well to people in business and the arts: managers, entrepreneurs, professionals, skilled trades, executives, performers, writers, artists. My clients come from a wide variety of ages and gender orientations. They can experience stress, anxiety, anger and deep sadness. Often, clients are referred to me by doctors and other therapists as my skills compliment many other modalities and treatments. Ultimately, I help clients focus on their own inner resources and help them build skills as they resolve their own problems.
Beacon of Hope Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MDiv, BA Psyc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1V
Everyone goes through difficult times and we all experience it in very different ways. Making the choice to go to counselling to improve your life is the first step on your journey towards recovery, contentment and improving your relationships. Counselling offers support to those who struggle with emotions of anger and sadness, feelings of anxiety and fear, relationship issues, PTSD and addictions. It involves an investment of your time, money and hard work, but can open up a whole new world of healing, balance, motivation and self worth. I provide discounts to first responders, their families and people with financial difficulties.
Everyone goes through difficult times and we all experience it in very different ways. Making the choice to go to counselling to improve your life is the first step on your journey towards recovery, contentment and improving your relationships. Counselling offers support to those who struggle with emotions of anger and sadness, feelings of anxiety and fear, relationship issues, PTSD and addictions. It involves an investment of your time, money and hard work, but can open up a whole new world of healing, balance, motivation and self worth. I provide discounts to first responders, their families and people with financial difficulties.
Bunmi Ehigiator - Bri Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1Y
Welcome to the path of healing and self-discovery. My name is Bunmi Ehigiator and I am a dedicated psychotherapist committed to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. With a foundation in culturally responsive, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches, I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you can explore, grow, and heal. I specialize in working with both youth and adults, recognizing the unique challenges each age group faces. Taking the courageous step towards change is never easy, yet here you are, and I commend you for that.
Welcome to the path of healing and self-discovery. My name is Bunmi Ehigiator and I am a dedicated psychotherapist committed to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. With a foundation in culturally responsive, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches, I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you can explore, grow, and heal. I specialize in working with both youth and adults, recognizing the unique challenges each age group faces. Taking the courageous step towards change is never easy, yet here you are, and I commend you for that.
Joanna Harding-Duggan Adhd Wellness Coach
BA, DipCS, PCC, ATC, HCA-RHC
Verified Verified
Pickering, ON L1V
Waitlist for new clients
If you are an adult with ADHD/Executive functioning or Wellness challenges that have left you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or discouraged, I can help. Through education, fostering awareness, and the creation of meaningful goals, the coaching process I offer can shift you from stuck to successful.
If you are an adult with ADHD/Executive functioning or Wellness challenges that have left you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or discouraged, I can help. Through education, fostering awareness, and the creation of meaningful goals, the coaching process I offer can shift you from stuck to successful.
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Number of Counsellors in Pickering, ON
200+
Average cost per session
$155
Counsellors in Pickering, ON who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Depression |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
| 83% | Stress |
| 78% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | Green Shield Canada |
| 66% | SunLife |
| 66% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Pickering, ON see their clients
| 52% | In Person and Online | |
| 48% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |