"The decision to attend therapy can be challenging. It can produce various emotions such as shame, guilt, and anxiety. It is my honour to take a collaborative approach to address the root cause of your challenges. I work with individuals to help unpack racism, internalized racism and internalized oppression. I also address anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, imposter syndrome, and relationship challenges. I discuss how systemic racism tends to be interconnected to our health and well being. We are all unique, which is why you are the expert in your life. I am here to provide guidance and support while respecting your lived experiences."

"My mission is to walk with you as you take steps to address your personal and relationship concerns, challenges, and problems. I provide professional counselling and therapy to individuals, couples, and families in order to help you live healthy and fulfilled lives. George Eliot, a nineteenth century author once said: "It is never too late to be what you might have been." I will help you work towards finding solutions, strategies, and supports as you address the particular hurdles, problems, or needs that keep you from being the person, or having the relationship, that you desire."

"We all sojourn in one place or another, and at times we need help gaining clarity as to how and why we have arrived at this particular junction in our lives. I believe that expressing compassion for oneself, the courage to seek growth and change, and the grace to practice acceptance are all essential qualities required to thrive in our lives and relationships. I work collaboratively with you on creating a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance. Guiding you through a process where you work on increasing self-awareness, build resilience, demonstrate self-compassion and learn how to trust yourself."

"I am a mental health specialist and counselor with many years of training and practice. I help individual who feels troubled, discouraged, helpless, disappointed, giving up and suffers from mental health issues such as- depression, anxiety, bereavement, crisis, obsessive compulsive disorder, stress, I specialize in anger and conflict management, stress management, violence management, marriage therapy, marriage enrichment, alcohol and addiction and parenting. Making the first contact with me is a signal that you are getting the help you need. Passing through life situations can be very stressful. "

""Life is moving fast, and is full of challenges with new decisions to be made." Sometimes you need a helping hand and a friendly ear to talk to. It's my passion to help people to explore and gain insight into their challenges, behaviours and problems. Together we are going to gently approach your most difficult or painful subjects and we will work on strategies and techniques to overcome them."

"A Trauma Counselor in private practice and a successful EAP consultant for the last 18 years, I also speak French, Vietnamese and have been exposed to a multicultural population, a variety of mental ailments. I use compassion to understand your perspective, and your individual personality. Very friendly and easy to talk to, I consider establishing a therapeutic relationship first priority. My motto: "Won't you take one step closer to happiness? ". We also devise strategies together using common sense to reach a solution tailored to your circumstances."

"As the owner of NuChoice Counselling and Assessment Services Inc, I provide a wide range of innovative person-centred counselling and assessment services that enhance and transform the lives of individuals and families. I provide individual, relationship, and family counselling for individuals who struggle in a variety of areas including depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, parent-teen conflict, and so on. In addition, I conduct parenting capacity assessments, custody and access assessments, and need assessments. All of my services can be provided at my office, in the community, or via online video."

"The COVID-19 crisis has forced us to change the way we live, work and socialized. It can feel overwhelming and isolating at times. This ever-evolving environment can heighten our underlying fear, anxiety, stress, anger, guilt and shame. Do you feel unmotivated, struggling with self doubt and relationship problems seem to be more difficult than ever. If you are experiencing any of the above, you are NOT alone. I can support you through this. I am Wendy Sun, a psychotherapist who helps clients to improve their quality of life and relationships through heart-centered psychotherapy and energy medicine/psychology. "

"Many people go through life believing that the negative life circumstances and struggles in their lives such as low-self-esteem, abuse, depression, anxiety, unhelpful habits and behaviours, feeling unloved, neglected, addictions, unable to trust, or having to live with a disability, illness or past failures will stop them from reaching their full potential in life. The truth is all people who become successful, have worked to turn negative events and thoughts, into their greatest strengths, by changing the way they think about their lives and learning new, more effective coping skills. Are you ready for change?"

"I am a professional therapist & want to help you become stronger and manage your own life. By growing & understanding more fully, you can reach solutions.I use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy & Family Systems. I want you to reach your self defined goals. I'm very interested in the brain and the effects of memory, anxiety and depression. I have counselled many different clients, teens, single men single women & couples. All have expressed great satisfaction with our sessions. Community Support Worker Brain Injury Association of Durham (5 years). Youth & Family Counsellor Addiction Services for York Region (4 years). "

"I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and hold Diplomate status in both Counseling and Psychotherapy with The International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy (IABMCP). I am a clinical member of the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario and a clinical member of the OACCPP. I work in full-time private practice, providing cognitive-behavioral therapy to individuals, teens and couples. I also have extensive experience working with Employee Assistance Programs and in Rehabilitation. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship and sexual issues, pain management, and parenting concerns. ."

"I am a registered psychotherapist and art therapist with extensive experience working with individuals of all ages with a variety of challenges. My expertise lies in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as marital and parenting issues. I approach my work from a CBT perspective as I find this is a sound and practical platform but do tailor the therapy to other modalities if necessary. I integrate mindfulness into my work as well. Children struggling with anxiety and depression often benefit greatly from art as an ideal form of therapy to help them traverse the challenges they face."

"There is only one language, the language of the Heart; There is only one caste, the caste of Humanity; There is only one law, the law of Karma; There is only one God, He is Omnipresent. There is only one religion, the religion of Love; (Saint’s saying) Every problem in life is because of one’s attitude towards and expectancy from: parents, brothers, sisters, friends, partners, respect, sexuality, children, socialization, education, intelligence, school, work, religion, race, spirituality, love, sin, wishes, objects of desires and passions, attachment to possessions and egocentricity in controlling others, lack of self-confidence..."

"I am a registered Social Worker and Family Service Worker with experience in non-profit and agency settings. I work with young to older adults, with individuals, couples, and groups. "

"You are confused, angry, frustrated or keep blaming yourself. Your sleep is disturbed or your brain is working non-stop. You feel exhausted and you have difficulty staying focused. You have isolated yourself, find yourself crying frequently, don't feel happy, avoid certain situations, keep getting into arguments, get angry, or end up sabotaging relationships. You are stressed from work or school. You are experiencing conflicts in your relationship. You may have suicidal thoughts. I have vast experience working and supporting people experiencing depression, anxiety, guilt, anger, low self-esteem, grief & bereavement, stress, relationship issues and mental health challenges."

"My early training centered on child development at Centennial College - working with children and families addressing a wide range of needs and concerns. After years in the Child and Youth Work Field, I returned to academia to further my training in the Social Work Field at York University (BSW), and then specialized in Children and Family Counselling at the University of Toronto (MSW). I am a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the College of Ontario Social Workers, and I have worked for several different Mental Health Agencies over 12 years in the Public Sector. In 2016, I started Scott Counselling Services."

"Your inner world is an ocean of complex thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It gives rise to your sense of self, our relationships, and the world. At times it maybe calm. Other times, there maybe chaos. You may feel sad, anxious, stressed, confused, panicked, dis-empowered, or out of control. The feelings may stem from something recent or a distant past. Maybe things "just don't feel right”. Or perhaps you are seeking extra support for a major life decision or situation."

"During COVID-19, I am providing video/phone counselling for all clients for $60 per hour until it is safe to meet in person again. I know it is a stressful time. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples, co-parents and families, and have been a long-term foster parent to adolescents. I work with people of all ages. I have experience in education, private practice and non-profit sectors. "

"It is my belief that we are meant to be happy and accomplished, and that we are perfect within. This may be hard for you to relate to now, so the therapeutic process starts from areas that are not working well for you today. Then, I help you bring awareness to your usual patterns of coping, help you release what is no longer useful, and guide you to discover within you better ways to deal with life's challenges. My style is open, welcoming and compassionate, creating a safe setting to explore the issues that are concerning you."

"Sometimes you don't know what's wrong ... you just know something is wrong. Behaviours and thoughts that were helpful may have become unhelpful and harmful. Maybe you are tired of feeling unloveable, disconnected, incompetent, alone, anxious or depressed. I work with men and women who want to better cope and who are ready to be heard and validated, with caring, respect and compassion."