Parenting Therapists in Toronto, ON

I am an experienced social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in family mental health - treating children, adolescents and adults. Therapy is a powerful treatment for those experiencing emotional difficulties. It helps people overcome negative feelings, reduce stress, improve relationships and increase general well-being. Every individual is unique and there is no one therapeutic technique that is right for everyone. I offer therapy using evidence-based techniques that are uniquely tailored to best suit your needs.

I have been working for 20 years in children, adolescent, and family mental health as a registered social worker and Child, Youth and Family Therapist, facilitator, and consultant. I specialize in children’s and family therapy, with particular expertise in helping families and youth with complex mental health needs that impact their ability to manage at home, in school, or both. My goal is to improve the overall functioning of families and each family member, instil hope for a brighter future, and foster resiliency. I create a safe and supportive space, and help you/your family navigate these challenges and to develop/use skills.

Though I treat all ages, my clinical focus is on children, adolescents, and families. I have over 10 years of experience providing sound, evidenced based treatment to young adults, children, adolescents, teens and families. I offer brief models of therapy such as solution focused therapy & CBT. I also have extensive experience using psychodynamic approaches. I believe strongly in providing client centered care and welcome feedback. Please visit my website at www.andreagirvanmsw.org

Parenting is hard, no matter the age of your children. You may find yourself struggling with managing your child's behaviour, anxiety, relationships, emotional regulation, co- parenting and so on. Maybe you want to yell less, and understand and connect with your child more so you can set them up for success. Or maybe your looking for someone you can trust to directly work with your child or teen to give them individualized short or long term support.

I provide counselling and support to people coping with a variety of mental health challenges (with or without a diagnosis). These may include depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, emotion management, eating disorder and addiction issues. I also have a special interest in parent and caregiver support. My counselling style is client-centred and strengths-focused. I aim to provide a safe place for an individual to express their thoughts and feelings. Using this safe space, we can collaborate on identifying the client's goals, and steps to accomplishing them.

As a therapist and someone traveling on the road of parenthood, I am passionate about supporting others on their journey through the many ups and downs of parenting . My journey to parenthood is so much more difficult than I had expected. As a result of my losses and experiences, I am passionate about working alongside other parents at different stages of their parenting journey to create new paths and possibilities.

Are you a parent or caregiver who is struggling to manage your child/youths emotional health or behaviours? Have you or your child been through a traumatic or difficult life experience and you are unsure how to cope and move forward? Are you a young person struggling with life and work stressors, mental health including anxiety and/or depression or going through difficult transitions? I create meaningful connections with young people and families, especially those who are from immigrant families to ensure they feel supported and to help them reach their fullest potential.

I am a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over twenty years of experience. I compassionately work with individuals, couples, and groups on their journey to healing. I believe that psychotherapy is based on providing a warm, safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable expressing their emotions and needs. I have created various programs to creatively unlock our innate wisdom and navigate life with greater ease and flow. With a special interest in parenting , fertility, and inner child work, I believe our journey is to awaken the possibility in each of us.

I am a registered clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents, and their families. Using evidence based practices and a developmental framework, I work together with my clients to better understand and manage their unique challenges, especially those related to anxiety, depression, and adjustment to various life circumstances (including family, school, and peer related difficulties). My work also focuses on empowering parents to support their children effectively and to strengthen parent -child relationships.

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.

My approach is client-centred and I draw on various modalities to best meet the needs of the individual client. I am trained in CBT, EFT, SST and DBT and have many years experience in children's mental health and working with individuals and groups at Community Health Centre in Toronto. I will work with each client to identify their strengths, needs and provide a framework to learn new ways of coping and managing with whatever challenges they are facing.

Asking for help is an act of bravery. I feel privileged to work with people who are addressing these challenges. I have helped families and children struggling with anxiety and anger outbursts, as well as issues around identity and family communication. I have been practicing for over a decade and I find that clients report appreciate getting a fresh perspective on these challenges.

Does it feel like layers of stress, pressure, anxiety, and tension are starting to pile up on you? Are the struggles becoming harder to cope with? I can help. I have 12 years of experience supporting clients as they overcome various challenges and difficulties. I am excited, dedicated, and passionate about helping clients discover their goals, reduce their suffering, and find their way to a better life.

Alli Therapy provides mental health and parenting support tailored to the needs of parents and parents-to-be. Our areas of specialization: pregnancy, postpartum, parenting , co- parenting , relationship challenges, separation/divorce, parenting children with special needs, fertility/conception, and coping with prenatal or postnatal loss. Transitions can be a challenge to navigate on our own, and the transition to parenthood is no different. This is why, as both a mother and a therapist, I believe in the importance of supporting parents through the many stages of this journey, from prenatal to postpartum and beyond.

My practice offers counselling to all ages and specialized divorce services for families. Issues commonly experienced by clients include: navigating family separation, stress, anxiety, peer/romantic relationships, self-regulation, and managing behaviours such as ADHD & ODD. As a Collaborative Family Professional, I work with parents wanting to minimize conflict for their family as they go through the difficulties of separation/divorce. I provide emotional support throughout the out-of-court process, help caregivers build skills to co- parent , and neutrally facilitate meetings during the collaborative process.

I am passionate about supporting parents in pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. As a new mother of two littles myself, I understand parenthood's unique challenges and rewards as well as its toll on mental health. I want to support you through life's ups and downs as you navigate each new stage of parenting . My areas of interest include: perinatal depression and anxiety, transitions to parenthood, attachment, postpartum identity, developmental disabilities, insomnia and perinatal wellness planning.

My passion is to praise you for connecting with your children and to be the accepting voice when you are facing challenges or feeling like you are not at your best. I want to support you and your family to move forward when situations are not comfortable.

Feeling stuck? We can all at times feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy. As a therapist, I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to thrive! I have provided therapy to individuals, families, and parents for a wide range of issues such as family conflict, suicidal ideation, self-harm, trauma, attachment issues, parenting difficulties and life transitions. My approach is non-judgmental and anti-oppressive and respects cultural, gender, sexual, class and racial diversity.

Joanna Seidel has been counselling individuals, families and children and has helped couples re-connect for over a decade. She is a Child and Family Therapist and specializes in separation and divorce. She has worked with families and children, helping them manage the often difficult, stressful and emotional process of separation and divorce. With Joanna's guidance, families learn strategies to cope with this challenge. Joanna provides counselling to address a wide range of needs: Separation and Divorce, Marriage Counselling, Parenting Conflict Resolution, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Work-related Stressors, Domestic Violence, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse.

COVID-19 has changed lives. We need a self care ToolKit to help manage our mental health challenges with the added layers of WINTER, COVID AND SOCIAL DISTANCING. I provide *EVIDENCE-BASED, ON-LINE CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY, MINDFULNESS, CBT & YOGA PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, RELATIONSHIPS etc* As a Cognitive Behaviour (CBT), Mindfulness Based (MBCT), Yoga Therapist (evidence based therapies and practices), it is my goal to help you identify and change your thought patterns and behaviours, and to provide you with effective coping strategies to assist you with difficult feelings and challenging situations present in your life.