Emotionally Focused Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON
Anxiety/OCD/ADHD/Anger/Couples Counselling - It’s frustrating when anxiety and stress keep you stuck in worry and feeling overwhelmed. Anger might show up quicker than you want it to, or self-doubt might be chipping away at your confidence. Despite your efforts, your relationship may keep circling back to arguments, misunderstandings, or disconnection. Both individual and couples therapy can help you uncover the patterns behind these challenges, develop practical strategies to manage emotions, and create space for healthier communication, stronger connection, and greater self-understanding.
Anxiety/OCD/ADHD/Anger/Couples Counselling - It’s frustrating when anxiety and stress keep you stuck in worry and feeling overwhelmed. Anger might show up quicker than you want it to, or self-doubt might be chipping away at your confidence. Despite your efforts, your relationship may keep circling back to arguments, misunderstandings, or disconnection. Both individual and couples therapy can help you uncover the patterns behind these challenges, develop practical strategies to manage emotions, and create space for healthier communication, stronger connection, and greater self-understanding.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. I am a registered social worker/psychotherapist based in Toronto, offering virtual counselling across Ontario and in-person therapy in Toronto and York Region. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times — whether you're facing a sudden change, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply longing for deeper self-understanding.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. I am a registered social worker/psychotherapist based in Toronto, offering virtual counselling across Ontario and in-person therapy in Toronto and York Region. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in helping adults navigate a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times — whether you're facing a sudden change, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply longing for deeper self-understanding.
Are you experiencing burnout in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's challenges? Let me help you. My therapeutic approach helps you to be more aware of your fears, resentments, anger, anxiety, negative thoughts, and undesirable habits. On the next step, I will assist you to overcome all these challenges. On every level, this process improves your relationships with family, partner, co-workers, friends, and more importantly with your own sense of self. During the course of therapy, I commit myself in providing a confidential, empathic, and collaborative approach to build an effective relationship with you.
Are you experiencing burnout in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's challenges? Let me help you. My therapeutic approach helps you to be more aware of your fears, resentments, anger, anxiety, negative thoughts, and undesirable habits. On the next step, I will assist you to overcome all these challenges. On every level, this process improves your relationships with family, partner, co-workers, friends, and more importantly with your own sense of self. During the course of therapy, I commit myself in providing a confidential, empathic, and collaborative approach to build an effective relationship with you.
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected or struggling with difficult emotions (i.e. depression, anxiety, burnout or anger), I can certainly support you. We all get hit with hardships. It takes courage to seek help. I am happy to work with you to relieve your stress, achieve wellness and improve you quality of life. My area of specialty includes working with individuals, couples and families to manage and heal from the impact of depression, anxiety and trauma. I have an eclectic approach that combines several modalities i.e. CBT, Psychodynamic & Narrative therapy). I also offer group counselling & supervision services.
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected or struggling with difficult emotions (i.e. depression, anxiety, burnout or anger), I can certainly support you. We all get hit with hardships. It takes courage to seek help. I am happy to work with you to relieve your stress, achieve wellness and improve you quality of life. My area of specialty includes working with individuals, couples and families to manage and heal from the impact of depression, anxiety and trauma. I have an eclectic approach that combines several modalities i.e. CBT, Psychodynamic & Narrative therapy). I also offer group counselling & supervision services.
Life can feel heavy at times, and reaching out for support takes a lot of courage. I work with adults, teens, and couples who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for a safe space to sort through life’s challenges. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns, or a big life transition, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Life can feel heavy at times, and reaching out for support takes a lot of courage. I work with adults, teens, and couples who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for a safe space to sort through life’s challenges. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns, or a big life transition, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life.
As a therapist, my goal is to support you, and help you uncover your unique path, so that you can experience lasting change, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life.
As a therapist, my goal is to support you, and help you uncover your unique path, so that you can experience lasting change, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
I believe that life brings with it a set of challenges that are unique to each individual. I also believe that each person is capable of facing and rising from these challenges if provided the right tools and support. I'm interested in helping you find healing and peace in areas that feel stuck so that you can be the best version of yourself. I use an integrative approach drawing on mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, compassion-focussed therapy, brain science, narrative therapy as well as attachment based and psychodynamic theories.
I believe that life brings with it a set of challenges that are unique to each individual. I also believe that each person is capable of facing and rising from these challenges if provided the right tools and support. I'm interested in helping you find healing and peace in areas that feel stuck so that you can be the best version of yourself. I use an integrative approach drawing on mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, compassion-focussed therapy, brain science, narrative therapy as well as attachment based and psychodynamic theories.
Abloom Therapy: Anxiety, Depression,
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Ready for more than just validation? Are you wrapped up tight in your suffering? We invite you to unfold here. Unfold & explore your pain, your curiosity, your resistance, your strength, your power, your joy, your vulnerability, & your peace. Unfold to imagining a future that is better! Our trained mental health professionals will offer you more than just validation - we will meet you where you are with compassion, respect, & non-judgement. We offer online only psychotherapy services in English, Turkish, & Cantonese. Book a free online consultation with one of our Ontario therapists to feel out if we might be the right fit for you.
Ready for more than just validation? Are you wrapped up tight in your suffering? We invite you to unfold here. Unfold & explore your pain, your curiosity, your resistance, your strength, your power, your joy, your vulnerability, & your peace. Unfold to imagining a future that is better! Our trained mental health professionals will offer you more than just validation - we will meet you where you are with compassion, respect, & non-judgement. We offer online only psychotherapy services in English, Turkish, & Cantonese. Book a free online consultation with one of our Ontario therapists to feel out if we might be the right fit for you.
Struggling to feel misunderstood, and overwhelmed, that affects your ability to thrive in a world not built for you? Do you feel worn down, or emotionally flooded by masking your needs, or simply getting through each day? Do you wonder if your daily life and relationships could be based on authenticity rather than just survival? Nowadays, individuals and parents from the neurodivergent community are feeling stuck and isolated by the limited therapeutic spaces that truly "get" the neurodivergent experience.
Struggling to feel misunderstood, and overwhelmed, that affects your ability to thrive in a world not built for you? Do you feel worn down, or emotionally flooded by masking your needs, or simply getting through each day? Do you wonder if your daily life and relationships could be based on authenticity rather than just survival? Nowadays, individuals and parents from the neurodivergent community are feeling stuck and isolated by the limited therapeutic spaces that truly "get" the neurodivergent experience.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and more.
Are you feeling stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, or unsure of the next steps in your healing journey? Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable and intimidating, yet it is also one of the most courageous and meaningful steps you can take. Therapy offers a compassionate space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Within this supportive process, you may begin to gain clarity, deepen your self-awareness, and discover new ways to navigate life’s challenges.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and more.
Are you feeling stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, or unsure of the next steps in your healing journey? Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable and intimidating, yet it is also one of the most courageous and meaningful steps you can take. Therapy offers a compassionate space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Within this supportive process, you may begin to gain clarity, deepen your self-awareness, and discover new ways to navigate life’s challenges.
Welcome! I am a registered Masters level social worker providing private therapy, consultation and educational services in the Greater Toronto Area. I have a specialization in health, mental health and addictions and clinical work experience in academic, hospital and community settings. Most of my private practice work is with children and teens - helping them through this difficult life period.
Welcome! I am a registered Masters level social worker providing private therapy, consultation and educational services in the Greater Toronto Area. I have a specialization in health, mental health and addictions and clinical work experience in academic, hospital and community settings. Most of my private practice work is with children and teens - helping them through this difficult life period.
Whether you're grappling with childhood trauma or attachment wounds, I provide a safe space to navigate and heal using attachment-based therapy techniques such as Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I approach therapy from a client-centered, trauma-informed perspective, integrating techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT). Your active involvement in sessions is met with empathy and respect as we collaborate to find balance, cultivate self-compassion, and achieve your personal counseling objectives.
Whether you're grappling with childhood trauma or attachment wounds, I provide a safe space to navigate and heal using attachment-based therapy techniques such as Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I approach therapy from a client-centered, trauma-informed perspective, integrating techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT). Your active involvement in sessions is met with empathy and respect as we collaborate to find balance, cultivate self-compassion, and achieve your personal counseling objectives.
Shivani, Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Clinical Director of Oakridges Therapy Centre, strives to create an authentic, compassionate, and safe therapeutic space while supporting people navigate through difficult life circumstances and realties. Shivani takes a holistic and humanistic approach, honouring unique strengths and cultivating a sense of empowerment both during and beyond the realm of therapy. “I am drawn to the resilience of my clients in creating a scaffold for change. While we are an institution of our experiences that may influence our present and we can all participate in writing our new beginnings.”
Shivani, Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Clinical Director of Oakridges Therapy Centre, strives to create an authentic, compassionate, and safe therapeutic space while supporting people navigate through difficult life circumstances and realties. Shivani takes a holistic and humanistic approach, honouring unique strengths and cultivating a sense of empowerment both during and beyond the realm of therapy. “I am drawn to the resilience of my clients in creating a scaffold for change. While we are an institution of our experiences that may influence our present and we can all participate in writing our new beginnings.”
I use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT).
My focus is on supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and issues related to health and ageing. I also have specialized experience working with immigrants, children of immigrants, and international students. I enjoy facilitating cross-cultural communication and exploring experiences that are tied to our identities. In my practice, I value safety and connection above all. I believe that as human beings, we are wired for connection. While connection can make us vulnerable to pain, it is also the foundation of resilience and healing. I trust in our capacity to grow and recover.
I use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT).
My focus is on supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and issues related to health and ageing. I also have specialized experience working with immigrants, children of immigrants, and international students. I enjoy facilitating cross-cultural communication and exploring experiences that are tied to our identities. In my practice, I value safety and connection above all. I believe that as human beings, we are wired for connection. While connection can make us vulnerable to pain, it is also the foundation of resilience and healing. I trust in our capacity to grow and recover.
I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with 17 years of experience in the field of mental health, and have worked alongside children, youth, adults , and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, parent-child conflict, relationships, adjustment to life’s transitions, and trauma. I believe the individual is the expert of their own lives and sometimes may need support to navigate through their own inner struggles. Healing occurs differently for everyone, and there is never a one-size fits all approach. Allow me to help you each step of the way and to work in collaboration to improve your overall quality of life.
I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with 17 years of experience in the field of mental health, and have worked alongside children, youth, adults , and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, parent-child conflict, relationships, adjustment to life’s transitions, and trauma. I believe the individual is the expert of their own lives and sometimes may need support to navigate through their own inner struggles. Healing occurs differently for everyone, and there is never a one-size fits all approach. Allow me to help you each step of the way and to work in collaboration to improve your overall quality of life.
Dr. Mahshid Abbasi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, RSW, EMDR, CHyp
1 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4E
For individual and family work, I focus on healing early-life experiences and strengthening attachment, integrating EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), and CBT.
For couples, I draw on the Gottman Method and EFT and Gestalt therapy to support communication, understanding, and emotional connection. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and safe space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and nurture healthier relationships and self-awareness. Evening and appointments are available.
For individual and family work, I focus on healing early-life experiences and strengthening attachment, integrating EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT), and CBT.
For couples, I draw on the Gottman Method and EFT and Gestalt therapy to support communication, understanding, and emotional connection. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and safe space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and nurture healthier relationships and self-awareness. Evening and appointments are available.
Even though it's so intangible, your mental health is crucial in many aspects of your life. It takes courage to put your foot forward and place yourself as a priority, setting healthy boundaries and self-understanding. We're in a society where we are told to put ourselves last and we forget that, our "self" is the foundation of progress and growth. When you experience a safe haven that you couldn't find anywhere else, you create something so unique for yourself. Step into my sessions, share what you're looking for in therapy and I'll be your passenger who navigates along side with you on your journey.
Even though it's so intangible, your mental health is crucial in many aspects of your life. It takes courage to put your foot forward and place yourself as a priority, setting healthy boundaries and self-understanding. We're in a society where we are told to put ourselves last and we forget that, our "self" is the foundation of progress and growth. When you experience a safe haven that you couldn't find anywhere else, you create something so unique for yourself. Step into my sessions, share what you're looking for in therapy and I'll be your passenger who navigates along side with you on your journey.
When our bodies harbour past traumas, regrets, future worries, and 'what ifs,' navigating present problems and making decisions for a meaningful life becomes challenging. With a decade of medical and mental health experience, I bring more than traditional therapy to our sessions. I would love to help reconnect your body and mind, awakening your inner therapist. I specialize in CBT, DBT, attachment-based therapy, trauma work, SFBT, and Narrative Therapy
When our bodies harbour past traumas, regrets, future worries, and 'what ifs,' navigating present problems and making decisions for a meaningful life becomes challenging. With a decade of medical and mental health experience, I bring more than traditional therapy to our sessions. I would love to help reconnect your body and mind, awakening your inner therapist. I specialize in CBT, DBT, attachment-based therapy, trauma work, SFBT, and Narrative Therapy
My specialty lies in using Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) as the primary roadmap for couples work, complemented by CBT tools to reshape critical thought patterns and Schema Therapy techniques to heal underlying individual wounds affecting the relationship.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, emotional disconnection, communication difficulties, and intimacy or sexual concerns. With over a decade of clinical experience and a PhD in Psychology, I provide a structured, compassionate, and culturally sensitive approach to therapy.
I specialize in couples therapy and sex therapy, helping clients rebuild trust, improve emotional safety, and create more fulfilling relationships. Sessions are offered in English and Farsi.
To get started, please contact me via email or message to book an initial consultation
My specialty lies in using Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) as the primary roadmap for couples work, complemented by CBT tools to reshape critical thought patterns and Schema Therapy techniques to heal underlying individual wounds affecting the relationship.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, emotional disconnection, communication difficulties, and intimacy or sexual concerns. With over a decade of clinical experience and a PhD in Psychology, I provide a structured, compassionate, and culturally sensitive approach to therapy.
I specialize in couples therapy and sex therapy, helping clients rebuild trust, improve emotional safety, and create more fulfilling relationships. Sessions are offered in English and Farsi.
To get started, please contact me via email or message to book an initial consultation
Now available for private sessions! I've worked for over 30 years with various nonprofits across Montreal, Toronto and the U.S. in supervisory and director roles. I'm trained in many methods of therapy and together we'll find the right one to help you.
Now available for private sessions! I've worked for over 30 years with various nonprofits across Montreal, Toronto and the U.S. in supervisory and director roles. I'm trained in many methods of therapy and together we'll find the right one to help you.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.