Life Transitions Therapists in Stouffville, ON
It is sometimes hard to feel understood and not judged. I understand a persons struggles. I would love to help. Sometimes it helps to have someone who listens and help point in some new directions. Addictions, depression, trauma, childhood trauma. Don't wait, please reach out today for a consultation. Book a free 15 minute consultation at wavecresttherapy.janeapp.com
It is sometimes hard to feel understood and not judged. I understand a persons struggles. I would love to help. Sometimes it helps to have someone who listens and help point in some new directions. Addictions, depression, trauma, childhood trauma. Don't wait, please reach out today for a consultation. Book a free 15 minute consultation at wavecresttherapy.janeapp.com
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).
Many people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, or major life transitions, and feel worn down trying to manage it all on their own.
I work with individuals, teens, couples, and families using a relational and collaborative approach. I draw from CBT, EFT, family systems therapy, and trauma-informed care to explore patterns, strengthen communication, and support meaningful change that fits your life.
Many people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, or major life transitions, and feel worn down trying to manage it all on their own.
I work with individuals, teens, couples, and families using a relational and collaborative approach. I draw from CBT, EFT, family systems therapy, and trauma-informed care to explore patterns, strengthen communication, and support meaningful change that fits your life.
Welcome! Sometimes the stress of day to day life can be really overwhelming. Perhaps you get stuck in overthinking the past, or worry about the future. You are not alone and therapy can help. I work with adults who want to develop greater awareness of their experiences, emotions, and thoughts to feel more grounded, in control, and balanced. My therapeutic approach centers empathy, compassion, curiosity, and a fundamental belief that we all carry a lot, but we don't have to carry it alone. Together, we create a space that is safe for you, to explore what is important to you.
Welcome! Sometimes the stress of day to day life can be really overwhelming. Perhaps you get stuck in overthinking the past, or worry about the future. You are not alone and therapy can help. I work with adults who want to develop greater awareness of their experiences, emotions, and thoughts to feel more grounded, in control, and balanced. My therapeutic approach centers empathy, compassion, curiosity, and a fundamental belief that we all carry a lot, but we don't have to carry it alone. Together, we create a space that is safe for you, to explore what is important to you.
I support individuals and couples facing anxiety, trauma, burnout, depression, parenting stress, relationship strain, grief, injury/mental health leave, communication challenges, disability, and life transitions.
Life can look “fine” on the outside while you no longer feel like yourself underneath. Anxiety, trauma, burnout, parental stress, grief, relationship patterns, or changes in sleep, mood, or focus can leave you feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood. I offer warm, support for adults and teens, with a focus on women’s mental health, including perimenopause and menopause, motherhood, trauma, and late-recognized or masked neurodivergence. Sessions are online across Ontario and in person in Ajax.
I support individuals and couples facing anxiety, trauma, burnout, depression, parenting stress, relationship strain, grief, injury/mental health leave, communication challenges, disability, and life transitions.
Life can look “fine” on the outside while you no longer feel like yourself underneath. Anxiety, trauma, burnout, parental stress, grief, relationship patterns, or changes in sleep, mood, or focus can leave you feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood. I offer warm, support for adults and teens, with a focus on women’s mental health, including perimenopause and menopause, motherhood, trauma, and late-recognized or masked neurodivergence. Sessions are online across Ontario and in person in Ajax.
With nearly a decade of devoted experience in social services, I've committed myself to profoundly impacting individuals' lives through supportive and therapeutic counselling. I've specialized in providing supportive interventions to adults, couples, and navigating intricate family dynamics. In my practice, I seamlessly integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques with a deeply rooted philosophy in a person-centered and solution-focused lens.
With nearly a decade of devoted experience in social services, I've committed myself to profoundly impacting individuals' lives through supportive and therapeutic counselling. I've specialized in providing supportive interventions to adults, couples, and navigating intricate family dynamics. In my practice, I seamlessly integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques with a deeply rooted philosophy in a person-centered and solution-focused lens.
Are you stuck in the same arguments, feeling disconnected or unsure of how to move forward in your relationship? With over 30 years of experience as a therapist , I help couples break painful patterns, rebuild trust and communicate in ways that actually lead to change. Mental health is tied to relational health. Through our work together my hope is that you will improve the quality of your relationship with self and others in your life. I specialize in areas of mental health, depression, anxiety, stress , substance misuse and relationships.
Are you stuck in the same arguments, feeling disconnected or unsure of how to move forward in your relationship? With over 30 years of experience as a therapist , I help couples break painful patterns, rebuild trust and communicate in ways that actually lead to change. Mental health is tied to relational health. Through our work together my hope is that you will improve the quality of your relationship with self and others in your life. I specialize in areas of mental health, depression, anxiety, stress , substance misuse and relationships.
You might feel overwhelmed by life’s chaos—loss, transitions, stress, or simply the weight of it all—yet deep down, you sense there’s a greater purpose calling you. I offer a space where you can slow down, be heard, and reconnect with your inner self. Together, we’ll explore what truly matters to you, helping you move from confusion to clarity, and from overwhelm to alignment with your soul’s purpose. Whether you’re navigating challenges or seeking deeper self-awareness, you don’t have to do it alone.
You might feel overwhelmed by life’s chaos—loss, transitions, stress, or simply the weight of it all—yet deep down, you sense there’s a greater purpose calling you. I offer a space where you can slow down, be heard, and reconnect with your inner self. Together, we’ll explore what truly matters to you, helping you move from confusion to clarity, and from overwhelm to alignment with your soul’s purpose. Whether you’re navigating challenges or seeking deeper self-awareness, you don’t have to do it alone.
Hi, I am Evan. I support individuals and couples facing challenges that benefit from thoughtful reflection, including grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the impact of trauma, major life changes, or infidelity. I offer a safe and grounded space to explore, understand, and begin meaningful change, drawing on your personal strengths and values. Together we work to build clarity, resilience, and deeper connection so you can move forward with steadiness and intention. My own experiences with job loss, relocation, health challenges, and mental health struggles deepen my empathy while honoring that each person and couple is unique.
Hi, I am Evan. I support individuals and couples facing challenges that benefit from thoughtful reflection, including grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the impact of trauma, major life changes, or infidelity. I offer a safe and grounded space to explore, understand, and begin meaningful change, drawing on your personal strengths and values. Together we work to build clarity, resilience, and deeper connection so you can move forward with steadiness and intention. My own experiences with job loss, relocation, health challenges, and mental health struggles deepen my empathy while honoring that each person and couple is unique.
Life can be full of joy, connection and meaning. It can also be stressful, challenging and wounding. All of us at one time or another can benefit from a safe, supportive place where we can feel heard and guided as we heal or find solutions that are best for us. Kim Hood (RSW) is happy to offer such a place. I will assist you by providing the tools and skills to manage the stressors in your life. Through a non-judgmental and empowering approach, I look forward to helping you connect with your own strengths and resilience.
Life can be full of joy, connection and meaning. It can also be stressful, challenging and wounding. All of us at one time or another can benefit from a safe, supportive place where we can feel heard and guided as we heal or find solutions that are best for us. Kim Hood (RSW) is happy to offer such a place. I will assist you by providing the tools and skills to manage the stressors in your life. Through a non-judgmental and empowering approach, I look forward to helping you connect with your own strengths and resilience.
Wondering if therapy is for you? Have you been feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you worry about the future constantly and don't know how to manage it? Life is full of pain, grief, illness and dissapoinment. These are all normal human experiences. Acceptance is important, flexibility is key and commiting to action and staying focused on the present will help you manage all of life's ups and downs.
Wondering if therapy is for you? Have you been feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you worry about the future constantly and don't know how to manage it? Life is full of pain, grief, illness and dissapoinment. These are all normal human experiences. Acceptance is important, flexibility is key and commiting to action and staying focused on the present will help you manage all of life's ups and downs.
I work with all types of clients, particularly neurodivergents, often relationship issues, co-dependency and life transitions.
Hello! Are you neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD, and ASD) and have questions or challenges? Or do you deal with BPD? Do you need support with confidence building and/or experience periods of moodiness? Are you looking for Individual, Couples or Family sessions? I have experience and training working in these areas of expertise from a professional and personal point of view. I want to help you with your concerns and build your understanding with anything you bring to sessions. Please don't hesitate to contact me to begin your healing journey and restore your life balance.
I work with all types of clients, particularly neurodivergents, often relationship issues, co-dependency and life transitions.
Hello! Are you neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD, and ASD) and have questions or challenges? Or do you deal with BPD? Do you need support with confidence building and/or experience periods of moodiness? Are you looking for Individual, Couples or Family sessions? I have experience and training working in these areas of expertise from a professional and personal point of view. I want to help you with your concerns and build your understanding with anything you bring to sessions. Please don't hesitate to contact me to begin your healing journey and restore your life balance.
Have you ever wondered why life seems harder for you than it does for everyone else? You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that don't make sense. Perhaps you've spent years masking, people-pleasing, pushing through burnout, or wondering why things that seem easy for others take so much effort for you. For many women, these struggles can be connected to past experiences or trauma, the pressures of parenting, unrecognized neurodivergence, and the weight of societal, familial, and personal expectations.
Have you ever wondered why life seems harder for you than it does for everyone else? You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that don't make sense. Perhaps you've spent years masking, people-pleasing, pushing through burnout, or wondering why things that seem easy for others take so much effort for you. For many women, these struggles can be connected to past experiences or trauma, the pressures of parenting, unrecognized neurodivergence, and the weight of societal, familial, and personal expectations.
As a psychotherapist, I believe that each individual's journey is unique, and so should be the approach to healing and growth. I focus on fostering deep, authentic connections in therapy and creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. In addition to providing traditional talk therapy, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into my work, a highly researched, evidence-based approach that the World Health Organization has deemed the top treatment for trauma.
As a psychotherapist, I believe that each individual's journey is unique, and so should be the approach to healing and growth. I focus on fostering deep, authentic connections in therapy and creating a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. In addition to providing traditional talk therapy, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into my work, a highly researched, evidence-based approach that the World Health Organization has deemed the top treatment for trauma.
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.
When challenges persist, it can feel isolating and difficult to move forward. Therapy can provide you a safe space to gain new perspectives, build on your strengths, and foster meaningful change. It’s an ongoing journey of self-discovery and adaptation, where building self-awareness and embracing change can help you develop resilience and create lasting transformation. Together, we can explore your experiences with curiosity and care, working toward growth that is authentic and sustainable.
When challenges persist, it can feel isolating and difficult to move forward. Therapy can provide you a safe space to gain new perspectives, build on your strengths, and foster meaningful change. It’s an ongoing journey of self-discovery and adaptation, where building self-awareness and embracing change can help you develop resilience and create lasting transformation. Together, we can explore your experiences with curiosity and care, working toward growth that is authentic and sustainable.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with intense emotions such as anxiety, depression, or stress, going through a challenging life transition, or someone who might finally feel ready to cultivate self-trust.
I am a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with a degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work. I have 10 years of clinical experience providing therapy primarily to adults 18+ and children and adolescents. I am specialized in mood disorders, emotion regulation, relational issues/interpersonal challenges, and attachment theory.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with intense emotions such as anxiety, depression, or stress, going through a challenging life transition, or someone who might finally feel ready to cultivate self-trust.
I am a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with a degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work. I have 10 years of clinical experience providing therapy primarily to adults 18+ and children and adolescents. I am specialized in mood disorders, emotion regulation, relational issues/interpersonal challenges, and attachment theory.
You will find Support and real strategies for:
-Communication Skills
-Confidence & Self Esteem
-Conflict Resolution
- Life Transitions, health and wellness, and a good mood!
I also offer Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), which is a short term evidence based model for the treatment of clients with depression or low mood. IPT is recommended by the Canadian and American Psychiatric and Psychological Associations as the gold standard of treatment equal in its effectiveness to CBT.
You will find Support and real strategies for:
-Communication Skills
-Confidence & Self Esteem
-Conflict Resolution
- Life Transitions, health and wellness, and a good mood!
I also offer Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), which is a short term evidence based model for the treatment of clients with depression or low mood. IPT is recommended by the Canadian and American Psychiatric and Psychological Associations as the gold standard of treatment equal in its effectiveness to CBT.
Therapy for the high-functioning but heavy-hearted, and those who feel stuck in the past.
Do you often feel anxious, uncertain, afraid, or struggle with low confidence? Have you endured serious physical or emotional harm in your past? Do you have unexplained discomfort, including headaches, racing heart, insomnia, or recurring nightmares or flashbacks? Are you feeling unlike yourself after a life-altering event? Do you have old memories that still bother you, even after a long time has passed? If you answered 'yes' to some of these questions; You might be dealing with unhealed trauma in your life.
Therapy for the high-functioning but heavy-hearted, and those who feel stuck in the past.
Do you often feel anxious, uncertain, afraid, or struggle with low confidence? Have you endured serious physical or emotional harm in your past? Do you have unexplained discomfort, including headaches, racing heart, insomnia, or recurring nightmares or flashbacks? Are you feeling unlike yourself after a life-altering event? Do you have old memories that still bother you, even after a long time has passed? If you answered 'yes' to some of these questions; You might be dealing with unhealed trauma in your life.
Shamsad Texiwala
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, my goal is to help you to navigate through difficult situations, life changes and events. Together, we can focus on skills that foster resiliency in the face of inevitable challenges and stressors. I have several years of experience working with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship issues. I appreciate the complexities and challenges that life has to offer. If you are struggling with your mood, going through a challenging time, or ready to build self-awareness, therapy is a worthwhile investment in yourself.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you to navigate through difficult situations, life changes and events. Together, we can focus on skills that foster resiliency in the face of inevitable challenges and stressors. I have several years of experience working with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship issues. I appreciate the complexities and challenges that life has to offer. If you are struggling with your mood, going through a challenging time, or ready to build self-awareness, therapy is a worthwhile investment in yourself.
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