Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON

Kitty’s diverse background provides a unique perspective on counselling psychology and mental health care. Kitty has provided counselling and therapy with all age groups in private clinics, hospitals, school board, courts, and community agencies for 15 years. Kitty has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with mental health and addictions, with a focus on anxiety, depression, anger management, self-esteem, domestic violence and trauma. Being CBT certified and working primarily from an anti-oppressive practice lens, Kitty uses strengths-based, Mindfulness-based, emotion-focused, DBT , and etc.

As a therapist, my approach is grounded in non-judgment, empathy, and compassion. In the initial phase of treatment, I focus on building rapport and creating a safe and collaborative space where clients can openly share their stories. I bring over a decade of experience from the social work sector where I provided comprehensive psychosocial support to diverse client populations. This allows me to draw from the varied experiences of individuals and proactively participate in their journeys of healing and wellness.

As your therapist, my goal is to create an authentic connection where you and I can make a space where healing and change can happen. I have provided therapeutic counselling for over 10 years with racial identity. I am passionate about supporting family and individual, by using a trauma-focused, and culturally sensitive approach. I am experienced in Dialectical Behaviour, and cognitive behaviour while understanding your multicultural needs. I often utilize Narrative and Strength-Based approaches to assist clients to tell their stories and use Emotionally Focus to connect with their feelings. I recognize you are unique

I am a patience, non-judgemental and a skillful clinical social worker of extensive mental health knowledge and working experiences with individual and couple of diverse ethnic and cultural background. I have exceptional passion in working with people who experience and struggle with emotional and life adjustment difficulties, personal and relationship tension, poor school/occupational performance and behavioral challenge due to anxiety, depression, borderline personality traits, anger issue, loss/grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, ADHD, and chronic pain post motor vehicle accident.

Hello, and Welcome to our page! Our practice specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Stabilizing emotions, Depression, Sexual and Physical Abuse, Family/Relationships problems, and self-esteem. Not only can we assist you by giving you tools that you can use to cope with your day-to-day mental health struggles, but we can help you find the root of the cause. We are a team of Psychotherapists and Social Workers combined we have over 25+years of experience working with clients that have challenges with their past trauma that comes up and their overall mental health that is affecting their quality of life.

I am a registered Social Worker Therapist. I believe that change is possible and there is hope to lead a meaningful and fulfilled life. Our experiences can lead to difficulties with our emotions, moods, patterns of thinking and relationships, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, out of control or just stuck. I provide clients with support and tools to recognize their needs and then meet these needs. I work with individuals and/or their families to improve the quality of their life. Emotional well-being enhances a person's ability to better deal with the stresses of life, change unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving.

Whether your hardships involve the past, present, or the future, I will support you to develop a thorough understanding of the situation and overcome the barriers holding you or your relationships back. Using a strength based approach, I aim to provide the opportunity to work on any potential obstacles that may be holding you back from fully enjoying life.

My passion for mental health started early, realizing the importance of how our mental well-being affects all aspects of our life, and how it’s connected to our physical well-being too. I see it as a privilege to be part of my client’s journey in recovery and healing. Throughout the years, I have seen the strength and resiliency of my clients which shows that change is possible. I’m a firm believer that a diagnosis does not define us, even though it can affect many aspects of our life.

I am passionate about continuous growth, learning, and connecting with you. The challenges of life often leave us feeling lonely and stuck. As a warm, observant, and empathetic therapist I make space for clients to feel safe, supported, and valued. My approach is based on CBT, EFT, DBT , and systems theory through which I see clients from a holistic and integrative perspective. My training includes Focusing Level I and Prepare and Enrich.

Malaka Hakim has a Doctorate in Medicine and a Master's of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She is an active member of the CRPO and a certified Clinical Traumatologist. Malaka helps clients with their stress, anxiety, depression, substance-use, anger management, behavioral issues, ADHD, ASD, along with other mental health disorders. She also works with a multitude of different approaches, including client -centered, ACT, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT , MI, EFT, and strength based therapy. Malaka’s authentic personality, paired with a genuine respect for others allows her to work with clients that encounter varying degrees of challenges.

I am Registered Psychotherapist who is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential. My ideal client is someone who is ready to make changes in their life and is committed to healing from mental health concerns such as depression, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.

I am a Psychotherapy provider with over 30 years of experience in both hospital and community settings with the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of issues impacting adults and youth such as: anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, psychosis, couple and family issues, interpersonal difficulties, anger management, work/school and legal issues.

I am a warm psychotherapist who will listen to your concerns, support you emotionally and help you develop the best solution for your problems.

I believe in honoring each individual's unique life journey. Our sessions will focus on exploring your strength in a non-judgmental and collaborative space. Instead of "fixing," I would like to work with you in "actualizing" your own truth as the starting point of your healing journey. I've been working at Toronto Western Hospital as a mental health clinician for 10+ years in both English and Mandarin. I also work with MVA, EHC, GP- and self-referred clients from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs in my private practice.

We help Individuals, Couples, Children and Families, navigate life challenges so they can live happier and more fulfilled lives. So, If anxiety, worry or depression is chipping away at your ability to function. If you are struggling with managing or controlling Intense emotions. If you are tired of having so many fights with your partner. If thoughts of separation are beginning to cross your mind because it feels like your relationship has reached a point of no return. If you are tired of getting calls from your kid's school? If your child is struggling to learn. If you are sick of saying the same thing to your kids over and over and them not feeling motivated. If you have children struggling with ADHD, autism, or behavioural issues. If substance use or anger is turning you into someone you do not recognize anymore. If you are feeling sad, hopeless, or irritable most of the time. If you wake up every day feeling demotivated to do the things you used to love. Having difficulty maintaining relationships. Or struggling with making everyone happy at your own expense. You are in the right place.

I provide psychotherapy to clients struggling with challenging life experiences. It can be difficult to feel understood or to cope when experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict or low self-confidence. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, and I can provide a safe space where together we focus on skills that foster resiliency in the face of inevitable life challenges. I have more than a decade of experience working with adults (18+) dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment issues, grief, shame and guilt, interpersonal conflict, and perinatal concerns, etc.

Are you struggling with addiction or other mental health concerns? Have you experienced physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological abuse? Working together, you can gain coping skills and tools to recover. Challenges around gender identity, self-esteem, self-image, communication, relationships, boundaries, grief, anger, stress management, family dynamics, relationships, trauma, and co-dependency are difficult to manage alone. In therapy, you can become empowered to own your narrative and build on your strengths. Reach out to me today. Support for adults and teens. I look forward to hearing your story!

As the result of big or small traumas in our lives, our true self becomes less vocal and more obscured, hiding itself fearfully beneath our insecurities. In a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic setting, you will be given a chance to express your real self without fear, shame, guilt, and other unpleasant emotions that have previously gotten in the way of you for better or worse. Through counselling, you will achieve better emotional insight, courage, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and many skills and coping strategies to help you deal with, eliminate or reduce your undesired psychological symptoms.