Geriatric Therapists in Stouffville, ON
I currently provide counselling for: stress/coping, managing change/life transitions, interpersonal and work related issues, anxiety/depression, grief/bereavement, addiction/mental health, chronic/acute illnesses, dementia, long-term care planning, caregiver stress and fertility issues.
Some of my areas of training include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Working with Families and Children, Fertility Counselling, Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies, Narrative and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interprofessional Collaboration Certificate, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
I currently provide counselling for: stress/coping, managing change/life transitions, interpersonal and work related issues, anxiety/depression, grief/bereavement, addiction/mental health, chronic/acute illnesses, dementia, long-term care planning, caregiver stress and fertility issues.
Some of my areas of training include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Working with Families and Children, Fertility Counselling, Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies, Narrative and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interprofessional Collaboration Certificate, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Counselling is a vulnerable process, whereby we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships. It can be rich, rewarding, and challenging. If you experience anxiety, mood related issues, challenges in relationships, grief, a longing to explore your inner world or navigate stages and changes of life with more ease, you may benefit from connecting with a therapist like me.
Counselling is a vulnerable process, whereby we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships. It can be rich, rewarding, and challenging. If you experience anxiety, mood related issues, challenges in relationships, grief, a longing to explore your inner world or navigate stages and changes of life with more ease, you may benefit from connecting with a therapist like me.
Are you having difficulties setting boundaries with family and friends? Do you often feel misunderstood by your loved ones? Maybe you find yourself engaging in people-pleasing behaviours, leading to self-blame and guilt. Are you feeling confused, lost, and looking to build your self-confidence? Do you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, seeking connection and understanding? You are in the right place! Whether you aim to end people-pleasing behaviors, move forward from a breakup, or heal from betrayal, I am here to help.
Are you having difficulties setting boundaries with family and friends? Do you often feel misunderstood by your loved ones? Maybe you find yourself engaging in people-pleasing behaviours, leading to self-blame and guilt. Are you feeling confused, lost, and looking to build your self-confidence? Do you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, seeking connection and understanding? You are in the right place! Whether you aim to end people-pleasing behaviors, move forward from a breakup, or heal from betrayal, I am here to help.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying anxiety, past trauma, depression, relationship challenges, or the stress of major life changes. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward—but you don't have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying anxiety, past trauma, depression, relationship challenges, or the stress of major life changes. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward—but you don't have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain insight, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
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Hi! My name is Claire. I’m a social worker at CAMH. If you’re 18-99 and struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, or big life changes, I welcome you to reach out. I believe in equitable and accessible mental health care and I am happy to provide private services at an affordable rate. I offer: supportive counseling (individuals & families), regular check-ins, problem solving, conflict resolution, and systems navigation. My approach is flexible, trauma-informed, and extremely client-centered.
Hi! My name is Claire. I’m a social worker at CAMH. If you’re 18-99 and struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, or big life changes, I welcome you to reach out. I believe in equitable and accessible mental health care and I am happy to provide private services at an affordable rate. I offer: supportive counseling (individuals & families), regular check-ins, problem solving, conflict resolution, and systems navigation. My approach is flexible, trauma-informed, and extremely client-centered.
Successful psychotherapy requires close cooperation between a client seeking change, and an experienced therapist/coach to facilitate that change. I work with individuals, couples, families and expatriates in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety and chemical dependency. I offer personalized treatment approaches from the fields of clinical counselling, organizational and occupational psychology as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. As a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, I also encourage lifestyle adjustments as part of a holistic treatment designed to help clients cope, and continue onto their path of recovery.
Successful psychotherapy requires close cooperation between a client seeking change, and an experienced therapist/coach to facilitate that change. I work with individuals, couples, families and expatriates in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety and chemical dependency. I offer personalized treatment approaches from the fields of clinical counselling, organizational and occupational psychology as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. As a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, I also encourage lifestyle adjustments as part of a holistic treatment designed to help clients cope, and continue onto their path of recovery.
Supporting young adults, adults, and seniors.
Are you concerned about your child's emotional well-being or behavior? Has your child faced significant changes or challenges such as a parental separation, family transitions and social difficulties? Are you worried about how to navigate these challenges as a family and how these changes affect your child's future? It can be difficult to deal with these problems alone, and manage all the emotions can come with it.
Supporting young adults, adults, and seniors.
Are you concerned about your child's emotional well-being or behavior? Has your child faced significant changes or challenges such as a parental separation, family transitions and social difficulties? Are you worried about how to navigate these challenges as a family and how these changes affect your child's future? It can be difficult to deal with these problems alone, and manage all the emotions can come with it.
Dr. Weijia Tan is a Registered Social Worker at the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She has a PhD from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. Weijia works as a psychotherapy counsellor at HopeWoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services; she also works at the University of Toronto as a research coordinator and course instructor. Weijia practices in English and Mandarin.
Dr. Weijia Tan is a Registered Social Worker at the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She has a PhD from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. Weijia works as a psychotherapy counsellor at HopeWoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services; she also works at the University of Toronto as a research coordinator and course instructor. Weijia practices in English and Mandarin.
Every relationship tells a story—of longing, closeness, distance, and the courage to try again. Often, these stories become tangled, leaving us feeling stuck between others or within ourselves. At the heart of it all is a fundamental human need: to feel seen, safe, and understood. Whether you are navigating the dance of moving toward and pulling away or seeking comfort in solitude, these cycles can leave you feeling isolated. I help you untangle these patterns, honoring the deep longing for connection that drives us all. Together, we begin the journey toward genuine healing.
Every relationship tells a story—of longing, closeness, distance, and the courage to try again. Often, these stories become tangled, leaving us feeling stuck between others or within ourselves. At the heart of it all is a fundamental human need: to feel seen, safe, and understood. Whether you are navigating the dance of moving toward and pulling away or seeking comfort in solitude, these cycles can leave you feeling isolated. I help you untangle these patterns, honoring the deep longing for connection that drives us all. Together, we begin the journey toward genuine healing.
I offer virtual and in-person therapy and assessment for adults and seniors.
Hi there! You may be feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or stuck, unsure why things are not improving despite your efforts. Your mind might feel constantly on, cycling through worries, self-doubt, or what-ifs, making it hard to move forward. You may be living with anxiety, stress, burnout, or low mood, while also navigating cultural expectations, your identity, or pressure to keep functioning for others. You are looking for a safe, culturally affirming space to slow things down, make sense of racing thoughts and emotions, and feel understood in your full context, with practical tools and insight to break out of stuck patterns.
I offer virtual and in-person therapy and assessment for adults and seniors.
Hi there! You may be feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or stuck, unsure why things are not improving despite your efforts. Your mind might feel constantly on, cycling through worries, self-doubt, or what-ifs, making it hard to move forward. You may be living with anxiety, stress, burnout, or low mood, while also navigating cultural expectations, your identity, or pressure to keep functioning for others. You are looking for a safe, culturally affirming space to slow things down, make sense of racing thoughts and emotions, and feel understood in your full context, with practical tools and insight to break out of stuck patterns.
And for older adults themselves, this chapter brings real questions about purpose, identity, loss, and what still matters.
I specialize in supporting - Adult children overwhelmed by caring for aging parents - Older adults facing retirement, grief, health changes, or isolation - Families navigating conflict around care decisions - Later-life immigrants adjusting to a new culture - Russian-speaking clients seeking therapy in their first language
And for older adults themselves, this chapter brings real questions about purpose, identity, loss, and what still matters.
I specialize in supporting - Adult children overwhelmed by caring for aging parents - Older adults facing retirement, grief, health changes, or isolation - Families navigating conflict around care decisions - Later-life immigrants adjusting to a new culture - Russian-speaking clients seeking therapy in their first language
My private practice work focuses on older adults, those living with mental health concerns, cognitive impairment, and the family members and caregivers who support them.
I am a Registered Social Worker with nearly two decades of experience supporting older adults, caregivers, and individuals navigating complex life transitions. I have practiced since 2007 across hospital, community, private and government settings.
My private practice work focuses on older adults, those living with mental health concerns, cognitive impairment, and the family members and caregivers who support them.
I am a Registered Social Worker with nearly two decades of experience supporting older adults, caregivers, and individuals navigating complex life transitions. I have practiced since 2007 across hospital, community, private and government settings.
If you often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like your way of experiencing the world doesn’t quite fit what’s expected of you, therapy can be a space to slow things down and make sense of that together.
I work with people navigating neurodivergence, cultural identity, relationships, and patterns shaped by stress, sensitivity, or adapting to environments that haven’t always fit. This can include experiences of anxiety, shutdown, masking, burnout, or difficulty understanding your own needs in relationships and daily life.
If you often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like your way of experiencing the world doesn’t quite fit what’s expected of you, therapy can be a space to slow things down and make sense of that together.
I work with people navigating neurodivergence, cultural identity, relationships, and patterns shaped by stress, sensitivity, or adapting to environments that haven’t always fit. This can include experiences of anxiety, shutdown, masking, burnout, or difficulty understanding your own needs in relationships and daily life.
Dementia, Memory Loss & Senior Support - Jessica
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Online Only
Together we make space for the anticipatory grief, the shifting roles, and the hard decisions that come with dementia and aging, as well as the anxiety, low mood, and burnout that so often come with caregiving.
Watching someone you love slip away by inches is a particular kind of heartbreak. Maybe a diagnosis has just turned your family's world upside down, or you are the one noticing that names, dates, and once-easy routines no longer come the way they used to. There can be grief long before any goodbye, along with fear, guilt, and the exhausting weight of holding things together for everyone else.
Together we make space for the anticipatory grief, the shifting roles, and the hard decisions that come with dementia and aging, as well as the anxiety, low mood, and burnout that so often come with caregiving.
Watching someone you love slip away by inches is a particular kind of heartbreak. Maybe a diagnosis has just turned your family's world upside down, or you are the one noticing that names, dates, and once-easy routines no longer come the way they used to. There can be grief long before any goodbye, along with fear, guilt, and the exhausting weight of holding things together for everyone else.
I am a Registered Social Worker specializing in Geriatric and older adult's mental health , life challenges ,offering compassionate, non‑judgmental support.
I support individuals experiencing:
Depression and Anxiety, Stress and Overwhelm ,Loss, Grief, and Bereavement, Loneliness and Social Isolation, Life Transitions and Midlife Changes, Adjustment to Retirement Homes or Long‑Term Care Low Self‑Esteem and Mood Concerns
Difficulty with Daily Tasks and Mobility Changes, Memory Loss and Dementia-Related Concerns
I am a Registered Social Worker specializing in Geriatric and older adult's mental health , life challenges ,offering compassionate, non‑judgmental support.
I support individuals experiencing:
Depression and Anxiety, Stress and Overwhelm ,Loss, Grief, and Bereavement, Loneliness and Social Isolation, Life Transitions and Midlife Changes, Adjustment to Retirement Homes or Long‑Term Care Low Self‑Esteem and Mood Concerns
Difficulty with Daily Tasks and Mobility Changes, Memory Loss and Dementia-Related Concerns
As per CRPO standards, endorsements have been disabled. Accepting 1 new client.
Are you here because you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or quietly falling apart inside? Maybe you’re asking yourself “Who am I now?” or "How do I shake this off?" I became a therapist because I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to lose yourself while holding everything together, to carry grief, identity loss, no sense of belonging, and even feeling misunderstood in your faith. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to minimize your pain or do it alone. I support clients navigating anxiety, grief, identity loss, and/or spiritual trauma.
As per CRPO standards, endorsements have been disabled. Accepting 1 new client.
Are you here because you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or quietly falling apart inside? Maybe you’re asking yourself “Who am I now?” or "How do I shake this off?" I became a therapist because I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to lose yourself while holding everything together, to carry grief, identity loss, no sense of belonging, and even feeling misunderstood in your faith. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to minimize your pain or do it alone. I support clients navigating anxiety, grief, identity loss, and/or spiritual trauma.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and sensitivity, valuing the cultural origins of each individual. I believe in a holistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy that encompasses all aspects of a person's being. Understanding one's functioning and how to navigate change with serenity is an essential aspect of my approach. By combining neuropsychological and psychological perspectives, I have developed a comprehensive framework that addresses the interconnectedness of mind and brain. In my practice, I am committed to embracing diversity and promoting the dignity of each individual.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy and sensitivity, valuing the cultural origins of each individual. I believe in a holistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy that encompasses all aspects of a person's being. Understanding one's functioning and how to navigate change with serenity is an essential aspect of my approach. By combining neuropsychological and psychological perspectives, I have developed a comprehensive framework that addresses the interconnectedness of mind and brain. In my practice, I am committed to embracing diversity and promoting the dignity of each individual.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their heads that need to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their heads that need to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
Psychotherapy is my second career, and that makes me stronger as a therapist. That's because, in addition to my academic qualifications and clinical training, my own lived experiences as a daughter, a wife and mother, a student, an employee and an entrepreneur help me relate to my clients in so many meaningful ways. Clients relate to my sense of humour, empathy, and desire for growth as a person and as a therapist. And they value my ability to get to the root of the issue and expertise in both practical problem-solving and supporting clients' growth.
Psychotherapy is my second career, and that makes me stronger as a therapist. That's because, in addition to my academic qualifications and clinical training, my own lived experiences as a daughter, a wife and mother, a student, an employee and an entrepreneur help me relate to my clients in so many meaningful ways. Clients relate to my sense of humour, empathy, and desire for growth as a person and as a therapist. And they value my ability to get to the root of the issue and expertise in both practical problem-solving and supporting clients' growth.
I’ve been a Social Worker for over 36 years. I have worked with individuals in Adult & Child Protection, psychiatric units, and emergency departments. I have a passion in working with individuals living with mental illness and addictions. I have also worked with youth in complex cases and crisis situations. I have counselled adults and children in homeless shelters and youth involved in human trafficking. I have counselled individuals who are involved with Correction Services of Canada on parole, while they resided in half way house. I promote social justice, diversity & inclusion with a trauma informed family centred approach.
I’ve been a Social Worker for over 36 years. I have worked with individuals in Adult & Child Protection, psychiatric units, and emergency departments. I have a passion in working with individuals living with mental illness and addictions. I have also worked with youth in complex cases and crisis situations. I have counselled adults and children in homeless shelters and youth involved in human trafficking. I have counselled individuals who are involved with Correction Services of Canada on parole, while they resided in half way house. I promote social justice, diversity & inclusion with a trauma informed family centred approach.
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What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.