Dementia Therapists in Vaughan, ON
You are struggling with your loved one’s diagnosis of a cognitive impairment and/or dementia.
I’m Daniella Gentile, a Registered Social Worker. Supporting professional and personal caregivers is my specialty. Collectively, I have worked for over 10 years alongside first responders and seniors with their loved ones.
You are struggling with your loved one’s diagnosis of a cognitive impairment and/or dementia.
I’m Daniella Gentile, a Registered Social Worker. Supporting professional and personal caregivers is my specialty. Collectively, I have worked for over 10 years alongside first responders and seniors with their loved ones.
Accepting new clients. Are you feeling disconnected, dealing with loneliness, depression, anxiety, trauma or attachment issues? Have you tried on your own but are stuck, worried, burnt out and overwhelmed? When you're feeling anxious, numb, or grieving it takes courage to reach out for help, I offer a non-judgmental space to work through those feelings. I help you uncover deep rooted beliefs, behaviours and relational patterns that affect these painful feelings. Together we can work on understanding them to create a more satisfying life with rewarding relationships. I work with individuals, families and couples.
Accepting new clients. Are you feeling disconnected, dealing with loneliness, depression, anxiety, trauma or attachment issues? Have you tried on your own but are stuck, worried, burnt out and overwhelmed? When you're feeling anxious, numb, or grieving it takes courage to reach out for help, I offer a non-judgmental space to work through those feelings. I help you uncover deep rooted beliefs, behaviours and relational patterns that affect these painful feelings. Together we can work on understanding them to create a more satisfying life with rewarding relationships. I work with individuals, families and couples.
I have additional training in Palliative Care and End-of-Life, Stroke Rehabilitation, Mild/ Moderate Dementia, and DBT.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to go through it alone. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal and grow.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore the patterns, experiences, and emotions that may be holding them back. Together, we’ll work at your pace, honoring your story and your strengths.
I have additional training in Palliative Care and End-of-Life, Stroke Rehabilitation, Mild/ Moderate Dementia, and DBT.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to go through it alone. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal and grow.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore the patterns, experiences, and emotions that may be holding them back. Together, we’ll work at your pace, honoring your story and your strengths.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
Maybe you’re caring for a loved one living with dementia or cognitive decline, grieving a loss, or navigating a major life change that has left you exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from yourself.
I support adults navigating grief, dementia-related caregiving stress, and life transitions. As an Evergreen Dementia Care Specialist, I understand the complex emotional layers of cognitive decline. Through a calm, reflective space, we explore what you’re carrying and help you build insight, grounding, and coping strategies that fit your needs and pace.
Maybe you’re caring for a loved one living with dementia or cognitive decline, grieving a loss, or navigating a major life change that has left you exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from yourself.
I support adults navigating grief, dementia-related caregiving stress, and life transitions. As an Evergreen Dementia Care Specialist, I understand the complex emotional layers of cognitive decline. Through a calm, reflective space, we explore what you’re carrying and help you build insight, grounding, and coping strategies that fit your needs and pace.
Emotional issues of life events can preoccupy us or leave us feeling anxious, confused, angry or depressed. Are your feelings affecting your work life balance, relationships or ability to cope with daily activities? Are you experiencing challenges such as, people struggling to understand you or are you experiencing difficulties in making sense of your own emotions. I work with teenagers, adults, couples and families providing therapeutic services for a wide range of mood related disorders to include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family conflict, sexual abuse, bereavement, trauma and relationship difficulties.
Emotional issues of life events can preoccupy us or leave us feeling anxious, confused, angry or depressed. Are your feelings affecting your work life balance, relationships or ability to cope with daily activities? Are you experiencing challenges such as, people struggling to understand you or are you experiencing difficulties in making sense of your own emotions. I work with teenagers, adults, couples and families providing therapeutic services for a wide range of mood related disorders to include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, family conflict, sexual abuse, bereavement, trauma and relationship difficulties.
When individuals experience trauma or severe life stressors, it may become increasingly difficult to navigate day to day life. I ensure a safe space is cultivated by taking a person-centered approach; ensuring cultivation of a safe space through kindness, openness, empathy, and compassion. My greatest passion as a Clinician is to show how there is uniqueness and restoration in one's story, one's pain and collection of struggles.
When individuals experience trauma or severe life stressors, it may become increasingly difficult to navigate day to day life. I ensure a safe space is cultivated by taking a person-centered approach; ensuring cultivation of a safe space through kindness, openness, empathy, and compassion. My greatest passion as a Clinician is to show how there is uniqueness and restoration in one's story, one's pain and collection of struggles.
***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** When our thoughts get the better of us and we feel overwhelmed, I believe there is always hope to reach the peace for which we all yearn. Through psychotherapy, I support clients struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, identity, and relationships. We all have times when we aren’t sure where we stand in our lives and with others, so I offer a safe and welcoming space where clients can express and find themselves. We are complex individuals with our own unique stories made up of our experiences. Therapy is an empowering space where we can explore these without judgment.
***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** When our thoughts get the better of us and we feel overwhelmed, I believe there is always hope to reach the peace for which we all yearn. Through psychotherapy, I support clients struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, identity, and relationships. We all have times when we aren’t sure where we stand in our lives and with others, so I offer a safe and welcoming space where clients can express and find themselves. We are complex individuals with our own unique stories made up of our experiences. Therapy is an empowering space where we can explore these without judgment.
You may be asking yourself: “Why do I feel this way?,Can I keep going like this? Am I burdening others?, Should I reach out to a therapist for help?” While these questions may feel overwhelming, a therapist can provide the support and guidance you need to navigate these feelings and find a path toward healing. I’m thrilled to have you here. As we embark on this journey together, my priority is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I want to emphasize that my approach is rooted in understanding the complexities of your unique identity.
You may be asking yourself: “Why do I feel this way?,Can I keep going like this? Am I burdening others?, Should I reach out to a therapist for help?” While these questions may feel overwhelming, a therapist can provide the support and guidance you need to navigate these feelings and find a path toward healing. I’m thrilled to have you here. As we embark on this journey together, my priority is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I want to emphasize that my approach is rooted in understanding the complexities of your unique identity.
My work is rooted in building trust, fostering respect, and empowering individuals to navigate their unique journeys toward meaningful change.
My work is rooted in building trust, fostering respect, and empowering individuals to navigate their unique journeys toward meaningful change.
Do you lie awake with racing thoughts, anxiety, or overthinking situations long after they happen? Do patterns in your relationships, work, or family life leave you people-pleasing, emotionally drained and constantly irritated? Are you experiencing negative thoughts, strong emotions, or worry about your teen’s behaviour — feeling like you’re at the end of your rope trying to help them?
In your relationship, are repeated arguments, infidelity, or uncertainty about whether to stay or leave weighing on you? Do you carry trust issues and long for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without feeling like a burden?
Do you lie awake with racing thoughts, anxiety, or overthinking situations long after they happen? Do patterns in your relationships, work, or family life leave you people-pleasing, emotionally drained and constantly irritated? Are you experiencing negative thoughts, strong emotions, or worry about your teen’s behaviour — feeling like you’re at the end of your rope trying to help them?
In your relationship, are repeated arguments, infidelity, or uncertainty about whether to stay or leave weighing on you? Do you carry trust issues and long for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without feeling like a burden?
I also have cognitive-brain skills training for children and adult with problem in attention and memory function
I offer a warm, non-judgmental, confidential environment to discuss your issues. As a registered psychotherapist and counsellor, I am mindful of early life experiences, family dynamics, and parental relationships, and recognize that these may be integral to your narrative. As an integrative psychotherapist, I use a variety of approaches and modalities. These can be discussed with you during the early stages of the counselling process or become a more organic experience as we begin working together.
“Everyone has a treasure within their heart; if they seek it, that treasure will reveal itself.”
I also have cognitive-brain skills training for children and adult with problem in attention and memory function
I offer a warm, non-judgmental, confidential environment to discuss your issues. As a registered psychotherapist and counsellor, I am mindful of early life experiences, family dynamics, and parental relationships, and recognize that these may be integral to your narrative. As an integrative psychotherapist, I use a variety of approaches and modalities. These can be discussed with you during the early stages of the counselling process or become a more organic experience as we begin working together.
“Everyone has a treasure within their heart; if they seek it, that treasure will reveal itself.”
You are here because you are looking for something. Something that either reveals deeper aspects of who you are or shows that you are attempting to learn more about yourself. Being human is a messy journey filled with highs and lows, fears, stresses, and anxieties. Let's journey together as we navigate life's challenges and see what life can offer you. My experience is expansive as it ranges from therapy in the health care setting, to private therapy and supporting trauma clients. I have worked with a variety of clients but not limited to, mental health, palliative care, bereavement support, and long-term care clients.
You are here because you are looking for something. Something that either reveals deeper aspects of who you are or shows that you are attempting to learn more about yourself. Being human is a messy journey filled with highs and lows, fears, stresses, and anxieties. Let's journey together as we navigate life's challenges and see what life can offer you. My experience is expansive as it ranges from therapy in the health care setting, to private therapy and supporting trauma clients. I have worked with a variety of clients but not limited to, mental health, palliative care, bereavement support, and long-term care clients.
Life unfolds in seasons, each carrying its own beauty and challenges. Like the rhythms of nature, these seasons invite growth, rest, change, and courage. I walk beside you through the cold winters of life and the transitions that come with each turning season. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or scattered, longing for confidence, weighed down by anxiety or fear, or grieving a deep loss, you’re not alone. I offer a space where no concern is too small or too big, and together we make sense of what you’re experiencing in ways that feel compassionate and supportive.
Life unfolds in seasons, each carrying its own beauty and challenges. Like the rhythms of nature, these seasons invite growth, rest, change, and courage. I walk beside you through the cold winters of life and the transitions that come with each turning season. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or scattered, longing for confidence, weighed down by anxiety or fear, or grieving a deep loss, you’re not alone. I offer a space where no concern is too small or too big, and together we make sense of what you’re experiencing in ways that feel compassionate and supportive.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Mindfulness Psychotherapy: Individual &Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, Psyc, MA, RP
Serves Area
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.
My fields of specialization include anxiety and depression, transitions across the life course, caregiving, chronic illness, dementia, grief and bereavement, family dynamics and school and workplace stress.
My goal is to individually tailor therapeutic interventions by drawing on a variety of counselling modalities, to best meet the needs of each of my clients. This facilitates the development of strategies and tools to support clients in caring for their mental health and improving their quality of life, by building their resiliency and coping skills.
My fields of specialization include anxiety and depression, transitions across the life course, caregiving, chronic illness, dementia, grief and bereavement, family dynamics and school and workplace stress.
My goal is to individually tailor therapeutic interventions by drawing on a variety of counselling modalities, to best meet the needs of each of my clients. This facilitates the development of strategies and tools to support clients in caring for their mental health and improving their quality of life, by building their resiliency and coping skills.
She has held various hospital-based positions including director of a memory rehabilitation program & consultant neuropsychologist.
Dr. Eva Svoboda, co-founder of Toronto Brain Health, brings over 25 years of clinical and research experience. She provides assessment and treatment for individuals—including elite and professional athletes—experiencing persistent post-concussion symptoms such as headaches, sleep issues, low stress tolerance, anxiety, irritability, low mood, and noise/light sensitivity. She also offers therapy for brain injury, chronic pain, somatoform disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and PTSD/trauma. Her approach is eclectic, evidence-based, empathic, and client-centered, supporting both recovery and personal growth.
She has held various hospital-based positions including director of a memory rehabilitation program & consultant neuropsychologist.
Dr. Eva Svoboda, co-founder of Toronto Brain Health, brings over 25 years of clinical and research experience. She provides assessment and treatment for individuals—including elite and professional athletes—experiencing persistent post-concussion symptoms such as headaches, sleep issues, low stress tolerance, anxiety, irritability, low mood, and noise/light sensitivity. She also offers therapy for brain injury, chronic pain, somatoform disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and PTSD/trauma. Her approach is eclectic, evidence-based, empathic, and client-centered, supporting both recovery and personal growth.
You don’t have to go through it alone. Together, we can explore what's on your mind and navigate the road ahead. There is hope, even if you feel stuck, worried, or don't know where to start.
You don’t have to go through it alone. Together, we can explore what's on your mind and navigate the road ahead. There is hope, even if you feel stuck, worried, or don't know where to start.
Juanna Nguyen
Registered Psychotherapist, BMT, MEd, MTA, CCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hello! My name is Juanna and I am a Certified Music Therapist, a Canadian Certified Counsellor, and a Registered Psychotherapist. I am open to seeing clients of any age. Whether you are experiencing feelings of depression or anxiety, performance anxiety, family/relationship issues, trauma, grief, and/or otherwise, I am here to guide you in 1) exploring and understanding your emotions in a non-judgmental space and 2) finding meaning and gaining insight into your experiences.
Hello! My name is Juanna and I am a Certified Music Therapist, a Canadian Certified Counsellor, and a Registered Psychotherapist. I am open to seeing clients of any age. Whether you are experiencing feelings of depression or anxiety, performance anxiety, family/relationship issues, trauma, grief, and/or otherwise, I am here to guide you in 1) exploring and understanding your emotions in a non-judgmental space and 2) finding meaning and gaining insight into your experiences.
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Dementia Counsellors
Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.