Geriatric Therapists in Thornhill, ON
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, low mood, or a loss you’re struggling to move through? Do familiar patterns of thinking or behaviour keep pulling you back, no matter how hard you try to move forward?
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, caregiver stress, relationship challenges, or the lasting effects of traumatic experiences. If any of this resonates, you’re not alone, and change is possible.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, low mood, or a loss you’re struggling to move through? Do familiar patterns of thinking or behaviour keep pulling you back, no matter how hard you try to move forward?
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, caregiver stress, relationship challenges, or the lasting effects of traumatic experiences. If any of this resonates, you’re not alone, and change is possible.
Happiness is a direction, not a place. I am experienced in providing counselling services for individuals, families and couples with anxiety, OCD, anger, depression, bereavement (grief) and PTSD issues. I can help the clients to learn or improve their communication skills, and marital conflict solution strategies. Pre-marriage and marriage, infidelity, and divorce counselling services are provided. Play therapy will be provided for children with behavioural problems.
Happiness is a direction, not a place. I am experienced in providing counselling services for individuals, families and couples with anxiety, OCD, anger, depression, bereavement (grief) and PTSD issues. I can help the clients to learn or improve their communication skills, and marital conflict solution strategies. Pre-marriage and marriage, infidelity, and divorce counselling services are provided. Play therapy will be provided for children with behavioural problems.
Asking for help takes a lot of courage and is the first step towards making a positive change in one’s life. With each and every client I work with, I use a non-judgmental, inclusive, person-centred approach to care. I specialize in helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. While some problems may seem insurmountable right now, I am here to help you break them down into achievable goals and develop strategies to better cope with the challenges you are facing.
Asking for help takes a lot of courage and is the first step towards making a positive change in one’s life. With each and every client I work with, I use a non-judgmental, inclusive, person-centred approach to care. I specialize in helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues. While some problems may seem insurmountable right now, I am here to help you break them down into achievable goals and develop strategies to better cope with the challenges you are facing.
I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults, and seniors with a wide range of mental health conditions, behavioural issues, and physical challenges.
Everyone has the potential to improve, make positive changes, and discover new possibilities at any stage of their lives. Are you looking for ways to alleviate negative thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours that are blocking you from achieving your goals? Do you need an outlet to effectively express your thoughts and feelings that are difficult to put into words? I will work with you to help you create personalized goals, explore your potential, and build on your inner strengths to lead an enhanced quality of life.
I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults, and seniors with a wide range of mental health conditions, behavioural issues, and physical challenges.
Everyone has the potential to improve, make positive changes, and discover new possibilities at any stage of their lives. Are you looking for ways to alleviate negative thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours that are blocking you from achieving your goals? Do you need an outlet to effectively express your thoughts and feelings that are difficult to put into words? I will work with you to help you create personalized goals, explore your potential, and build on your inner strengths to lead an enhanced quality of life.
I believe that people can experience tremendous growth when they feel safe and supported. Therefore, as a Registered Psychotherapist, I value the opportunity to create genuine and collaborative relationships to help people reach their goals. Together, we will work to understand what shaped you into the person you are today, your unique experiences and challenges, and your hopes for the future. While we may use diverse therapeutic strategies, my underlying approach aims to be strength-based, client-centred, anti-oppressive, and trauma informed. My experience includes over 15 years helping diverse people improve everyday functioning,
I believe that people can experience tremendous growth when they feel safe and supported. Therefore, as a Registered Psychotherapist, I value the opportunity to create genuine and collaborative relationships to help people reach their goals. Together, we will work to understand what shaped you into the person you are today, your unique experiences and challenges, and your hopes for the future. While we may use diverse therapeutic strategies, my underlying approach aims to be strength-based, client-centred, anti-oppressive, and trauma informed. My experience includes over 15 years helping diverse people improve everyday functioning,
Mindfulness Psychotherapy: Individual &Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, Psyc, MA, RP
Thornhill, ON L4J
With over 20 years of experience, I work to support your development of moment-by-moment awareness by teaching a variety of skills and techniques through Mindfulness-based individual and group psychotherapy, as well as providing Supervision to qualifying psychotherapists. Mindfulness psychotherapy provides powerful approaches to healing and is based on the ancient wisdom of how to work with our own minds. Clients who practice mindfulness skills share that their lives are more positive, they have an enhanced sense of well-being and better relationships all around.
With over 20 years of experience, I work to support your development of moment-by-moment awareness by teaching a variety of skills and techniques through Mindfulness-based individual and group psychotherapy, as well as providing Supervision to qualifying psychotherapists. Mindfulness psychotherapy provides powerful approaches to healing and is based on the ancient wisdom of how to work with our own minds. Clients who practice mindfulness skills share that their lives are more positive, they have an enhanced sense of well-being and better relationships all around.
Do you feel overwhelmed in life? Do you put others first, say yes when you want to say no, or keep quiet to avoid conflict. Maybe you feel lost in this fast paced world, or you're moving through a big life transition, grieving a loss, or navigating the impact of addiction in your family. I help individuals who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or lost reconnect with themselves in order to create a purposeful way of living.
Do you feel overwhelmed in life? Do you put others first, say yes when you want to say no, or keep quiet to avoid conflict. Maybe you feel lost in this fast paced world, or you're moving through a big life transition, grieving a loss, or navigating the impact of addiction in your family. I help individuals who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or lost reconnect with themselves in order to create a purposeful way of living.
Life can often feel overwhelming, especially when you are confronted with multiple challenges such as feeling stuck, worrying about the future, managing relationships and coping with various stresses. This can often lead to anxiety, making even simple tasks feel daunting. It is not unusual to feel alone, lost and unsure of how to navigate these feelings and difficulties. Seeking therapy is a courageous step towards self- improvement and personal growth. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can explore these feelings, understand their root causes, and develop strategies to handle them more effectively.
Life can often feel overwhelming, especially when you are confronted with multiple challenges such as feeling stuck, worrying about the future, managing relationships and coping with various stresses. This can often lead to anxiety, making even simple tasks feel daunting. It is not unusual to feel alone, lost and unsure of how to navigate these feelings and difficulties. Seeking therapy is a courageous step towards self- improvement and personal growth. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can explore these feelings, understand their root causes, and develop strategies to handle them more effectively.
I provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults and older adults.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or stuck—emotionally, cognitively, or functionally. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, or the psychological effects of a motor vehicle or work-related accident. Some individuals seek clarity through assessment, while others are looking for practical, evidence-based treatment to help them regain stability, confidence, and functioning in daily life, work, or relationships.
I provide evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults and older adults.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or stuck—emotionally, cognitively, or functionally. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, sleep difficulties, or the psychological effects of a motor vehicle or work-related accident. Some individuals seek clarity through assessment, while others are looking for practical, evidence-based treatment to help them regain stability, confidence, and functioning in daily life, work, or relationships.
I’m a culturally attuned South Asian therapist here to support clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth by meeting them where they’re at, this means, I take the time to understand who they are and what they face. I specialize in helping clients navigate through life transitions, manage low moods, regulate symptoms of anxiety, work through complex relationships, and explore self-identity through shadow work.
I’m a culturally attuned South Asian therapist here to support clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth by meeting them where they’re at, this means, I take the time to understand who they are and what they face. I specialize in helping clients navigate through life transitions, manage low moods, regulate symptoms of anxiety, work through complex relationships, and explore self-identity through shadow work.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Something feels off — and you can't quite name it. Maybe it's a creeping emptiness, a loss of direction, or the weight of something you can't change. Maybe anxiety has become your baseline, or you're carrying grief, anger, or a quiet despair you haven't been able to shake.
Something feels off — and you can't quite name it. Maybe it's a creeping emptiness, a loss of direction, or the weight of something you can't change. Maybe anxiety has become your baseline, or you're carrying grief, anger, or a quiet despair you haven't been able to shake.
Enter a place of hope, non- judgment, and solutions. I will assist you concretely, to explore issues, learn lessons, empower yourself and create the life journey of your dreams. My intervention draws upon over 30 years of clinical experience and encompasses Solution Focused, Insight Oriented, EMDR, CBT and many other proven techniques and therapeutic approaches. I am a cancer survivor and can 100% help you transform "fear" to "faith". With your physical conditions, addictions, anxiety/panic, depression, trauma, marital, divorce relationship and other issues, you will see that your past, internal dialogue, thoughts and communication skills are key.
Enter a place of hope, non- judgment, and solutions. I will assist you concretely, to explore issues, learn lessons, empower yourself and create the life journey of your dreams. My intervention draws upon over 30 years of clinical experience and encompasses Solution Focused, Insight Oriented, EMDR, CBT and many other proven techniques and therapeutic approaches. I am a cancer survivor and can 100% help you transform "fear" to "faith". With your physical conditions, addictions, anxiety/panic, depression, trauma, marital, divorce relationship and other issues, you will see that your past, internal dialogue, thoughts and communication skills are key.
Life can feel overwhelming during periods of stress, transition, or emotional pain — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and inclusive space where youth and adults can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. My approach is person-centred, strengths-based, and collaborative, grounded in the belief that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to meaningful change.
Together, we will clarify your concerns, build on your strengths, and develop practical strategies to support resilience, emotional well-being, and lasting growth.
Life can feel overwhelming during periods of stress, transition, or emotional pain — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and inclusive space where youth and adults can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. My approach is person-centred, strengths-based, and collaborative, grounded in the belief that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to meaningful change.
Together, we will clarify your concerns, build on your strengths, and develop practical strategies to support resilience, emotional well-being, and lasting growth.
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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
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.
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.
Many of the people I work with are highly sensitive adults, adoptees, artists, helping professionals, seniors, veterans, and those questioning long-held beliefs, identities, or relationships.
I offer emotion focused, relational therapy for grief, loneliness, burnout, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, relationship challenges, substance misuse, religious deconstruction, identity concerns, and life transitions. I work especially well with highly sensitive adults, adoptees, caregivers, creatives, and those entering therapy for the first time.
Many of the people I work with are highly sensitive adults, adoptees, artists, helping professionals, seniors, veterans, and those questioning long-held beliefs, identities, or relationships.
I offer emotion focused, relational therapy for grief, loneliness, burnout, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, relationship challenges, substance misuse, religious deconstruction, identity concerns, and life transitions. I work especially well with highly sensitive adults, adoptees, caregivers, creatives, and those entering therapy for the first time.
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.
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.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
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.