Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON

Looking for affordable therapy? Are you feeling stuck in the same patterns? Overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or major life changes? You’re not alone—life can be incredibly challenging. I specialize in helping with anxiety, self-esteem, coping skills, and family and relationship issues. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or dealing with career stress, I’m here to support you in reclaiming your authentic self and putting your needs first.

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.

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s stressors or stuck in cycles of self-doubt? I specialize in helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and navigate life transitions. If you find yourself constantly putting others’ needs before your own, we can work together to set healthier boundaries and reconnect with your true self. My goal is to help you build resilience and discover a path toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.

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 secure, build a more fulfilling and healthier couple and romantic relationship, 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.

As a psychotherapist, I've dedicated myself to forging deep connections and guiding individuals through life's intricate paths. I value creating a space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment and asking thought-provoking questions to facilitate deeper insight and understanding.

Accepting new patients! Life can be distressing at times. Certain experiences, stress and unhealthy relationships can get the best of anyone. I help my clients process difficult emotions and experiences in a safe space. I work with adolescents(13+) and adults, supporting them in navigating emotional/mental challenges and a variety of life issues. My areas of focus includes: Healing anxious/avoidant attachment, generalized anxiety, codependency, limerance, relationship issues, self-esteem, inner child, boundaries, self-esteem and stress. If you're ready to do the heartwork and heal, let's connect!

Do you feel like you are just existing in your life instead of truly living? Maybe you feel stuck, overwhelmed, isolated or alone even when you are surrounded by others. Many of us can feel uncomfortable with who we are and within our own lives. I truly believe that we all have the capacity and potential to have and live the life we want. I have extensive experience in working with clients to explore what is in the way of them having the life they hope for and specialize in how one's view of self can impact their ability to achieve what they want in either their personal or business relationships.

For the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of counselling children, youth, adults, couples and families to support overall coping, resiliency, positive change, healing and growth. I have provided counselling in various settings to support clients with issues related to stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, communication, family and relationship dynamics, as well as traumatic life experiences.

I often find that clients seek therapy as a last resort, because they've tried everything else and still find themselves stuck dealing with the same issues. It's not always easy to identify what is standing in the way, but it can be reassuring to know that once you have, change is possible. I have had success improving the lives of those experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal issues, transitional stages of life, and clients with a history of trauma and abuse. My goal is to help you build stronger emotional balance and cognitive flexibility by learning about what motivates you.

Has there been a change in your child’s or teen's emotions, reactions or overall demeanor to the point where they don’t seem to be themselves? They become overwhelmed and overcome with emotion and you never know which version of your child you’re going to get? They seem uninterested in their life, hobbies and friends. Maybe their sleep patterns have changed or your child has difficulties expressing emotions appropriately? Perhaps there’s been a recent loss your move? Or maybe you’re your worried about their self-esteem? If you or your child can relate, I can help your preteen reach mental, emotional and social wellbeing.

I have worked with children, teens, adults, and families for over 14 years in various settings, which include schools, day treatment programs, community mental health agencies, and within the child welfare and foster care system. I have also facilitated groups for parents who want to prevent and treat social, emotional, and behavioural problems that their children are facing. My mission is to help others navigate life's challenges by helping them develop tools to cope with challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, fertility, parenting, self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions.

Ilana is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). 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.

I am committed to provide counseling for the success of people in their lives and manage to uphold a cohesive and fun atmosphere, also I respect diversity, confidentiality and maintain ethical boundaries. In my practice at a nonprofit community centre, I participated in educational wellness and community support programs to assist people in many occasions. Also, I provide counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families who may be struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, school refusal, test anxiety and career concerns. I also conduct self assessments to better understand children and adults' learning profiles and examine problems with learning or attention.

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.