Therapists in Scarborough, ON

Stressed, Anxious, Burnt Out, Feeling like you just can't cope? Thinking differently can present unique challenges in navigating various aspects of life, including relationships, work, and self-care. I understand that neurodivergent individuals have distinct strengths, perspectives, and needs. I provide a specialized approach to support and empower individuals within the neurodiverse spectrum, such as those with Autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or struggling with relationships, I'm here to support you.

I am a Registered Social Worker with experience supporting clients in hospital and community healthcare settings. I support adults experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, grief, burnout and cross-cultural challenges. I incorporate a client-centred, non-judgmental, collaborative based approach to work towards the development of healthy coping strategies.

I understand that each person I meet with has a complex history and I avoid a cookie cutter approach to therapy or reducing someone to a label. It is tremendously fulfilling being witness to growth and I place great importance on the relationship between the therapist and client as a powerful agent of change. I see my role as helping you increase self-awareness, identify strengths, develop a greater understanding of unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, and to resolve deeper issues in a safe, supportive environment. For more about me, visit my website at www.sheilalummis.ca

Offering CHILD, YOUTH and FAMILY psychotherapy services / Play Therapy and Talk Therapy. Psychotherapy is provided to individuals and families experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, mood and behaviour regulation issues, self-esteem issues, life transition, ADHD, Autism, bullying and other social issues. Play Therapy: Children naturally communicate, understand, learn, and heal through play. Older children may benefit through a combination of play and talk therapy.

I focus on making my practice a safe and supportive space for my clients. This provides you the security to explore experiences and emotions with the goal of learning and developing healthy coping mechanisms. I specialize in supporting individuals with relationship issues, depression, anxiety and generational trauma. As an experienced, compassionate and empathetic therapist, I utilize a client-centred approach, working collaboratively with you to help you discover a path to living in a healthy space, enabling you to move forward with confidence in your day-to-day life.

It takes courage to initiate counseling and therapy. Working with the mind and our thought processes takes curiosity, patience, and understanding. However, it is so important to not only address our thought processes but to also look at the environments we were in that helped shape the way we see ourselves. Our experiences, relationships, and connections impact our overall well being. I take great pride in you sharing that process with me so that you can achieve learning, healing, growing, and a sense of self-acceptance and love. I too have done this personal work and understand the challenges it brings but also the rewards.

Deepa works at The Physical Care Place and uses a Culturally Sensitive Trauma-Informed Care Approach and is experienced in delivering in-person or virtual services within a helping relationship, including comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, counselling, therapy, crisis intervention, social support, case management and referral services. She focuses on the person within their environment, improving health and social well-being using the social determinants of health framework when delivering services.

Cultivating a meaningful life can sometimes be a challenge for us all. No matter your goal, I strive to empower you to develop the meaningful, rich life that you desire. I have over seven years of experience working with children, youth and adults in an array of professional mental health settings. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, procrastination, adjustment, parent-child conflict and more.

Do you feel lost on your path due to a specific issue, or feelings you can't clearly identify? Do you feel stuck and cannot talk to those around you? Or are you lonely and isolated, burned out or emotionally and physically exhausted? Are you looking to understand yourself on a deeper level? Stressors in our everyday lives, Relationships, Systemic Barriers and Trauma from the past can live in us and manifest as Depression, Anxiety, Physical pain and Insomnia. It is painful and uncertain, and can cause a lack of confidence in how to move forward. Therapy is used to explore these issues and gain lifelong tools to support yourself.

Currently offering day and evening appointments for in person and virtual sessions. While initially trained in addictions counselling, I have spent years expanding my practice to include adolescents (trained at the Shonkier Clinic in Scarborough) and adults with acute mental health issues. With over 10 years of experience working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and motivational issues. I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to help my clients work through their struggles to build meaningful, happier and healthier lives.

I envision you might be a person who may be dealing with relationship challenges, self-agency including gender and sexuality, societal restrictions and oppressions who is interested in awareness and integration. With warmth, empathy, and unlimited acceptance of your personhood, I welcome you to dream big, challenge yourself, and recognize yourself fully in a safe space while I support you to process trauma and past injustices. We work collaboratively on issues around power (self) or lack of it and how to cultivate healthy aggression within yourself and within your relationships. Accepting couples only now.

Are you in a newer relationship and doubting which direction things are going in? Have you and your partner been facing increased levels of conflict that you are finding more challenging to resolve ? Are you and your partner wondering how to restore things to where they once were? Are you and your partner up against a looming threat of separation and either don't want to give up on the relationship or want to separate in respectful ways that can benefit everyone ?

I specialize in working with first responders, public safety personnel, military and veterans, and other front-line emergency staff. I help folks in these careers who are looking to protect against or recover from trauma, improve their health and well-being, and restore or enhance functioning, so that they may live happy and satisfying lives. There are unique challenges facing people in these lines of work and I am dedicated to providing culturally-competent care. I work with Wayfound Mental Health and we are partnered with Wounded Warriors Canada to provide clinical services to all front-line, trauma-exposed professionals.

Do you find yourself stuck in the same pattern? Do you want a better understanding of who you are and why you do the things you do? Do you want to strengthen relationships in your life? I can help you! Relationship issues? No problem. Emotions out of control? I got you. Reactions out of proportion? No sweat. WE got this! Together we can make real change for YOU!

Living life as you are meant to can be harboured by a painful past and worries about your future. Do you feel anxious or depressed with thinking patterns that limit your potential? Do you question yourself, have trouble with decision-making, suffer with low self-esteem and feel challenged with moving forward in your day to day life? Have you experienced setbacks because of education/career, bereavement, divorce, abuse, neglect or rejection? Although you may have lost sight of your authentic self along the way, counselling can help you gain insight, tap into your strengths and discover resources to help you heal and move forward.

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.

Do you have the feeling that your life is not what you had dreamed of? What would you think if I told you that you are prepared to overcome those circumstances by empowering yourself to make your dreams come true? After receiving my psychologist's degree in Colombia, I have accumulated almost 20 years of experience that I will put at your service in person or online.

I work well with clients 18 and over. Being motivated to change is certainly a plus but not a prerequisite as I do appreciate that change can be very difficult. Note: My Practice is completely virtual

Struggling with life's challenges, past wounds, or big decisions? Navigating life's challenges and emotions can be a daunting journey. I'm a compassionate and creative psychotherapist who believes in the power of psychotherapy to heal past pains and shape a brighter future. I draw from a toolkit of evidence-based therapies, respecting your unique background and cultural influences. My practise is 2SLGBTQ+ friendly and open to adults of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life committed to guiding you toward better relationships and self-understanding, & I want you to know that you don't have to do it alone.