Marriage Counselling Therapists in Toronto, ON

It is my belief that for healing and growth to occur for someone seeking help, acceptance without judgement is crucial, recognizing and acknowledging the woundedness and unmet needs within the client. This perspective encompasses and acknowledges the entire person with whom I am working, including the physical, intellectual, emotional, interpersonal and spiritual well being of the client. No one seeking help is turned away due to the condition from which they are suffering. My goal for each client is to provide a safe, trusting space so that healing and growth can be experienced.

At times life can seem full of challenges and difficulties. I can help you find solutions to issues you are currently facing. Having been supporting individuals, families, couples and children for over 18 years, I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief and trauma. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based and systemic approaches, specifically Emotion-Focused Individual, Trauma, EFT for parenting and Couples Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Any of us may become scared or frustrated by events in our lives. Sometimes parts of our lives just don't seem to be working out. We may become unhappy and come to an impasse. It is inevitable that we come face to face with a crisis of illness or loss. Some may have experienced a relationship breakdown or disturbing dreams and memories. Any one of these can make life seem overwhelming. Even when we find the courage to admit what's happening, those closest to us are not equipped to help us. At these times it is often helpful to talk with a therapist

I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, helping adolescents, adults and couples cope with distressing life events and mental health disorders. My passion is to help clients regain balance and move forward with their lives. I can address the following issues with you: depression and anxiety, poor sleep, grief/loss, alcohol or drug abuse, stress, workplace issues, relationship problems, life transitions (e.g., job loss, moving, retirement), chronic health problems, traumatic events, low self-esteem, procrastination, aging, marital difficulties, parenting, affairs. Although you may be currently struggling, it takes courage to seek help.

Thinking about starting or resuming therapy can be difficult, I commend you on taking the step towards support. I believe each individual brings their own experiences and perspectives to therapy. Through collaboration, we can better understand how the cycles and thoughts that may cause you to feel stuck or experience distressed can be shifted to create change and inspire hope. My practice is client centered, and connection focused. I believe through creating a validating and safe space to process difficulties, important skills can be learned that will help create change in your life.

I have been providing psychotherapy for over 30 years, and I am still humbled by, and passionate about the process of therapeutic change. I always work collaboratively with my clients be they parents, children, teens, adults, or athletes, and I strive to continually engage, diagnose, plan, and treat as effectively as I can. For me, working with children, teens, young adults, athletes, and pre- marital couples is most satisfying because of the preventive and early interventive nature of the work. I take pride in providing a place and a space where clients can relax, reflect, re-commit, and experience their desired transformations.

My patients come to me because they struggle or are distressed. They struggle to find meaningful solutions to problems in their life or the life of their child. Included are stress or trauma, learning and school-related concerns, depression, anxiety, coping, and relationship problems. The distress people experience is often related to the time and effort they have already put in to find solutions that, at least initially, seem out of reach. Also related, is the fact that my patients are usually successful in life. It is uncomfortable to be generally competent and face a situation where that competence has seemingly vanished.

I offer individual and couple therapy with the goal of empowering you to create change in your life in a manner that suits your needs, beliefs, and lifestyle. My style is warm, interactive, and focused on your strengths. Through thought provoking questions, I seek to discern patterns that are relational and multigenerational and offer a different perspective that will allow you to access your intrinsic resources. I work with people dealing with a broad range of issues, including relational and communication difficulties, life transitions, and immigration.

My aim is to help individuals, couples and families to reach their full potential. Many individuals experience difficulties after a marriage breakdown, job layoff, mid-life crisis, an accident or serious disease, the death of a close relative or friend, a business failure and so on. Emotional and behavioural problems affect individuals from all walks of life, at all income levels, and at all ages. Services provided by mental health professionals are an integral part of one's complete health care. I help people go from feeling stuck in some area of their lives to achieving their own definition of success.

Parenting is tough. You want to be the best parent you can be but when kids act out, coping with their behaviour can be very stressful, tough on your relationships, and disruptive for the rest of the family. If what you're doing isn't working, are you willing to try something new? I offer guidance & support for parents, using effective techniques that last forever, easy to implement, and have proven to resolve many of the problem areas within weeks. Once you incorporate my techniques into your daily routine, you'll notice a strong improvement in your child's behaviour.

As a Registered Psychotherapist, and Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I offer an emotionally safe, non-judgmental and relational approach for my clients to share the content of their stories, circumstances, and life experiences. I have worked with a wide range of clients within the realms of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational issues, however at the root of nearly all presenting problems is the emotional impact of a relationship. My specialty in relationships enables me to work confidently, and effectively with my clients regardless of their identified issue.

I believe that successful therapy begins with finding the right therapist for you. To help you accomplish this, during our initial consultation, I establish whether you are comfortable with my approach to therapy, training and experience. I respect your right to ask any questions and find answers that are relevant to developing a strong, professional theraputic relationship. Important aspects that will help you choose the right therapist are that they: can show you a relevant diploma or license to practice have completed training which includes theoretical perspectives and supervised practice listen and respect your feelings connect well with you

I am a therapeutic counsellor at Maranatha Counseling Services, and a life coach at Focused Life Coaching & Empowerment. I was a Clinical Affiliate with Homewood Human Solutions for 9 years, specializing in Solution-focused Brief therapy. I have over 35 years of counseling, coaching and teaching experience, as a professor, public speaker, and clinician. I have lectured and spoken extensively in Canada, USA, and overseas. I have a passion for empowering and equipping people in being true to themselves and to their true nature; and to live a purpose-driven life in pursuit of their goals and dreams. I am a natural and gifted motivator.

My commitment as a therapist lies in fostering empathy, and compassion. I prioritize active listening to understand and address my clients' concerns. I also focus on personalizing the therapy session to my client’s needs while building a warm, inclusive, and validating safe space that is culturally responsive and socially just. In practice, I bring an inclusive space catered to individuals from diverse populations and socioeconomic backgrounds that advocate for women and men from various unique life experiences to feel empowered and understood.

I was originally trained as a medical doctor and practiced as a psychiatrist for 10+ years before coming to Canada for psychoanalysis training. In addition to my training in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I also had training in family therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy. I am currently practicing as a psychoanalyst and a registered psychotherapist in great Toronto area. However, my clients come from whole Ontario and around the Canada. I also provide online/telephone treatment for people overseas. In addition to clinical psychoanalysis and psychotherapy services, I also teach and provide supervision for therapists and in-training therapists/psychoanalyst.

When problems take over our lives and relationships, a wide range of concerns may be present. We seek understanding, solution and relief from the grip that the problems have on us - problems. I provide counselling services to address your relational, emotional and behavioural issues from depression, anxiety, anger, and grief to parenting, relationships with children, spouses, pre- marital , common-laws, blended families, and beyond. Our collaborative conversations will support you in gaining new understanding, exploring alternative solutions, and get relief from the grip of problems.

Do you deal with fears, worries, stress and depression? As a Registered Psychologist I have been helping people overcome these issues and develop resiliency for years. Among the areas that I treat are Social Anxiety, General Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks, Depression, Stress, Perfectionism, Procrastination, Marriage Issues, Anger, and Grief. I can also help you address, Low Self-esteem, Addictions, Relationship Conflict, Spiritual issues, Job stress, and Trauma. I also do marital and couple therapy to help couples resolve issues, develop better intimacy, and learn how to communicate.

I am passionate about working with couples. My areas of focus include marriage preparation, marriage enrichment and marriage restoration. I also work (and have experience) with individuals who struggle with anxious thoughts, negative self talk, low self-esteem and emotional disturbance. I provide a safe and supportive space for couples (and individuals) to come as they are and address any conflicts they have. If you are experiencing issues with trust, intimacy, or simply want to improve communication, I can help you find the tools and resources you need to gain insight and strengthen your bond.