Self Esteem Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON

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.

My passion is to walk along side with people during their journey towards healing and growth. I value each client as a unique individual, who deserves to be treated with compassion and respect. I believe that developing emotional maturity and gaining self-understanding are essential steps towards personal growth.Over the course of our lives, we all inevitably experienced some emotional wounds, which hinder us from personal growth. Counselling serves as a process to help us uncover those wounds and heal, and in the process, gain self-understanding and self-awareness, and be empowered to make changes towards holistic growth.

I help you cope with anxiety and depression. I do this in stages. The first stage is to offer tools to regulate your emotions before they become unmanageable and lead to panic attacks or isolation. In the second stage I help you discover things about yourself that you are not fully aware of. With this self discovery, you will understand WHY you do what you do in life, HOW you became the person that you are today and HOW to transform certain aspects of yourself that no longer serve you to become the amazing person you were born to be.

Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may find that you’re simply going through the motions, questioning whether you'll ever be able to feel peace and joy, or wondering whether your relationships will ever become healthy and fulfilling. I’m here to help. As a therapist, I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty with: relationships, healthy-communication, codependency, self-esteem concerns, self-worth, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, self-acceptance, life transitions, and parenting.

Relationship difficulties can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. It hurts when we feel alone and unimportant in our connections with others. Over time, these struggles can make us feel stressed and depressed and erode our self-esteem. If you want to feel more confident and self-assured, build more fulfilling and healthier couple and romantic relationships, heal from relationship break-ups and attachment wounds, I can help. As a relationship therapist my expertise has been recognized by major media outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Bustle, and PsychCentral, where my work has been featured.

I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, self esteem , relationships and more. I offer a spiritual component to my practice that incorporates the mind, body and spirit of every individual in my care. I offer a calming, safe, non-judgemental, secure environment with both the therapy I practice and the environment I practice within. I love what I do and it shows through in my approach, my interest, my passion and the results that follow in each client. My background as a Life Coach is helpful in moving clients forward.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Counselor, and Wellness Consultant, specializing in trauma, PTSD, workplace issues and nutritional counseling. Individual sessions may include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT), Trance Therapy, Aromatherapy (CCA) and other approaches.

Life can be tumultuous at times. Difficult experiences and conflicting emotions can get the best of anyone, and it can be overwhelming. I'm here to help you talk through your struggles in a safe space. I work with individuals (ages 16+) and support them with navigating emotional challenges and mood issues. My areas of focus includes: Codependency, self-esteem issues, family of origin trauma, people-pleasing, low mood, anxiety, and life transitions such as breakups, career changes, or moving to a new city. If you're ready to look inwards & heal, let's connect. Inner peace looks good on you!

Establishing therapeutic alliance with my clients is the foundation of my psychotherapy work. I am a strong advocate for cultural competency, and also believe that clients, although experiencing some challenges, are experts in their own lives and are seeking some support and guidance through therapy. Furthermore, I support my clients in exploring issues such as emotional difficulties, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, and family conflict. I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to explore solutions and coping strategies to overcome these barriers.

Are you ready for the next chapter of life? Are you struggling to maintain good health, well being and peace of mind? Lloyd is patient, kindhearted and a creative out-the-box thinker. He is passionate about holistic care, and finding a healthy balance between the bio-psycho-social-spiritual areas of life. His sensible and personable approach is down to earth, and he enjoys helping others through the process of healing and wholeness. Lloyd’s areas of interest include vocational direction, managing stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexual issues, addictions, grief and mourning, relational dynamics and anger management.

Ilana holds a Masters Degree in Mental Health & Addiction. She has experience working with a diverse range of clients, from various cultural backgrounds and ages ranging from adolescents to older adults. She provides individual, couples and family therapy. Her experience on various distresses is extensive, and includes depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, complex family dynamics, co-dependency, borderline-personality disorder, bi-polar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and an array of other mental health concerns.

As a psychotherapist specializing in parenting issues, I understand how stressful it can be when, despite your best efforts, you continue to have challenges with your child's behavior. I can help you turn these problems around, using effective strategies based on proven psychological methods -- not parenting trends or fads. I will work to help you understand your unique child more fully and build on your parenting strengths to create a family atmosphere that is harmonious, respectful and one which lays a foundation for healthy self-esteem.

Mental health must recognize individualism- within the psychotherapeutic environment, my key values include: respecting and empowering individualism, and creating a safe, collaborative approach with you. You are the storyteller of your life, and my role is to further support you while you write, edit, and enhance the pages. My clients have shared that I provide a genuine and non-judgmental presence while they worked towards their therapeutic goals. You can expect a therapeutic setting that is professional, yet relaxed, and the calm atmosphere we will create together will help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.

If you are dealing with a crisis, are feeling confused and overwhelmed, or have suffered a loss, or a relationship struggle, then please contact me. I have been counselling 20+ years with adults, and I welcome the privilege of working with you, supporting you to reclaim your inner strength. I believe I combine integrity, compassion and clinical skill to offer you effective, thought provoking therapy. And I will provide you with feedback and tools to make a difference in your current circumstances. I welcome hearing from you.

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.

You might be struggling with your relationships, current events or life experiences. You might be feeling a ‘stuckness’ in ways of thinking and behaving or your sense of yourself. Therapy offers a process to find new awareness and understanding, new ways to cope, clarify and resolve difficulties, and change and grow in meaningful ways. Various difficulties bring people to therapy. Some are dilemmas in personal, family and professional relationships. Some are anxiety, depression, and troubling internal conflicts. People can feel low self-esteem, a sense of inauthenticity and purposelessness.

I have immediate availability to see clients that are struggling with various issues which include relationship problems, trauma, addictions, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, and self esteem . My clients generally want to improve their quality of life by having better relationships with themselves and others as well as improving moods.

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.

Every one has the power and potential to overcome the difficulties , build self-esteem and resiliency. Psychotherapy is a journey that help people to identify their values,strengths and weaknesses. It is a place of Healing, Learning and Growth.