Family Therapy in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

I work with adults who are feeling stressed: they may worry, panic or feel shy in social situations, may try to be perfect, may feel badly about themselves, or wish to express themselves more effectively, or to set clearer boundaries with others, or to be more assertive. I also work with people from the straight and LGBTQ communities who are experiencing challenges in their relationships, with sexuality, sexual orientation, alternative relationships, alternative sexualities, and gender. Many experience these challenges, but some may lose a sense of balance in their lives or the ability to enjoy life and relationships while trying to sort out their concerns.

Have you ever wondered why, despite all your efforts, some emotional problems or conflicts fail to heal? If you find yourself struggling to understand or cope with ongoing stress in relationships, family , or work or managing difficult emotions internally is causing you anxiety, depression or dissociation, then I invite you into a safe space with me where together we can look at the parts of yourself and the parts of your relationships that are causing you distress. I use a compassionate and integrative approach to psychotherapy to heal negative patterns, thoughts and feelings and enhance self-esteem, self-confidence and self-love.

I have several years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and families on challenges related to stress, anxiety, emotion regulation, relationship issues, grief, parenting, family conflict and life transitions. I offer a gentle, caring and compassionate approach. I believe in the relationship between therapist and client to help individuals to reflect, explore and grow in order to develop successful relationships outside of therapy. Together, we can make sense of thoughts and feelings and connect them to previous and current experiences to change unhelpful patterns so that you can be your best self.

My focus when working with clients is to make sure the client is in the drivers seat, because you are the expert on your own life. My clientele face a wide array of challenges including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and parenting challenges. Some clients I meet with are seeking to build better relationships, with themselves and/or with others. Some clients have specific goals related to past trauma, relationships, anxiety, and/or depression, while some clients are seeking to generally feel better about their lives.

I provide individual and parent therapy for children and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting concerns. Therapy may involve individual, parent or family sessions depending on the needs and goals of clients. My areas of expertise include child temperament (emotionally sensitive or rigid), emotion regulation (includes self harm), parent-child attachment, family dynamics, parenting challenges, coping with stressful life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.

Life can be very overwhelming, and often finding the right therapist can help us to cope with life's many challenges. I am a licensed therapist specializing in the fields of trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and family /relationship conflict. In the past, I volunteered as a crisis aid line worker, then as a psychotherapist in a community agency for 6 years where I was lucky enough to train for 1 year with a renowned psychiatrist who treats individuals who experienced trauma. 12 years ago, I began my private practice in psychotherapy and I truly love what I do. Sessions are offered virtually or by phone at this time.

I am a registered social worker with more than 14 years experience in providing individual and family therapy in counselling and accredited children’s mental health centers. I support individuals in areas of interpersonal challenges, coping with childhood trauma, life transitions and emotional concerns. Often the families I support are struggling with parent-child connection, conflict, difficult emotions and mental health issues. Through an empathic therapeutic relationship where my clients feel deeply understood, I help them integrate relational, emotional, cognitive and body-oriented experiences to resolve their concerns.

Thank you for taking the time to look into my services! I work with an accredited children's mental health organization, as well as in private practice. I have over 10 years of experience working with adolescents, children, families, and adults of different gender identities, ages and backgrounds. I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, relationship conflict, work-related stress, and sex-related issues. Together, we will work toward helping you build positive coping skills, reduce stress, increase self-confidence, develop balance and emotional resilience.

Currently accepting new clients. "Therapy really works!” This is my experience with therapy as well as many other people’s therapy experience with me. I believe that you can have a similar experience - an experience that you will feel understood and empowered. Part of the reasons that makes therapy work is because as a therapist, I am non-judgmental, emphatic, compassionate, and genuine. I am also trained in many different psychotherapy modalities that I will tailor our therapy sessions to your unique needs. I can use practical approaches as well as insight oriented approaches.

Now accepting new clients. Life can feel challenging at times, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You may be experiencing feelings of sadness, worry, anger, shame, fear, grief or despair. Struggling with difficult emotions can take away from living in the present moment. Instead you may find yourself dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, over-thinking, reliving painful memories and stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Together we will slow things down so we can explore your experiences and the parts of you that may be hard to understand.

I am trained in and use a variety of research and evidence-based intervention modalities in my therapy sessions. I work with individuals presenting with a range of issues including: life changes and adjustment difficulties, social and generalized anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, substance abuse, identity related issues, and work and school related stress.

Are you going through a life transition? Do you want something different for yourself or for your relationships? Find ways to move toward a healthier place in a way that fits for you? Friends and family can be supportive; but, meeting with someone outside of these groups can lead to new insights, perspectives and change. Seeking counselling is a helpful way to get you where you want to be.

Rachel brings experience in individual, family therapy and group therapy. Her career passion is connecting with and supporting teens, adults, families, parents and couples; working together to create opportunities for change in challenging situations. The profile of Rachel's clients typically struggle with family conflict, emotion regulation difficulties, depression, anxiety, performance stress (work/athletics/school) and life transitions. Rachel has been able to provide her clients with useful skills/tools to navigate complex situations while also providing them with an emotionally safe space to process their feelings.

I am a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW), and a member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I am a Master of Social Work graduate of McMaster University. I have seven years of professional experience in providing support and counseling services to children, adolescences, family , couples, international students, newcomers/ immigrants, and those who experienced incurable illness and accidents. I am experienced in using Cognitive-Behavioural and Empathy Approaches. Also, I can provide services in both Mandarin and English.

I am a registered Social Worker, trauma therapist and clinical counselling supervisor. I have served in the Canadian Armed Forces recently retiring as a Captain - Social Work Officer. I have extensive knowledge and experience in treating clients who have experienced trauma or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition to this specialization, I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy for treatment of anxiety, depression, struggling with shame, decreased self-esteem/confidence, trauma, couples conflict, LGBTQ+ (Affirming), family issues and substance use concerns. Populations I've supported: pilots, teachers, police, engineers, lawyers, government, health care, transgender, students, baristas,

Whether seeking therapy for yourself, your family , or a loved one, it is my hope that I can play a role in facilitating lasting change in the lives of my clients. My approach to therapy is based on the belief that, with dedication and perseverance, moving forward in a positive direction is possible. Creating a safe and welcoming environment for you is my priority. Together, we can discuss your concerns, set goals, and work toward making those goals a reality. Throughout the healing process, I will seek to encourage, empower, and motivate you toward the change you hope to achieve.

Through life we can encounter uncertainty, loss and confusion on our path towards inner growth. Having to chose a therapist should not be one of such barriers. In my work I offer a safe environment and supportive collaborative work for clients to explore and remove life barriers. I also effectively use evidence based therapeutic approaches in helping people manage and heal from overwhelming emotions, trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, abuse, low self esteem, relationship problems, and other issues. My work is collaborative non judgmental, compassionate, respectful, thoroughly confidential and preserves dignity of people.