Christian Therapists in Vaughan, ON
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For those who wish to integrate spirituality into their journey, I also offer Christian counselling.
Being human is HARD. You're not alone, there is hope! Whether you are navigating stress, uncertainty, relational struggles, or just the ups and downs of everyday life, therapy is a space to make sense of it all. It can provide the opportunity to help break us out of patterns that aren’t serving us anymore and get us to a place where we can have more peace, balance, and relief.
For those who wish to integrate spirituality into their journey, I also offer Christian counselling.
Being human is HARD. You're not alone, there is hope! Whether you are navigating stress, uncertainty, relational struggles, or just the ups and downs of everyday life, therapy is a space to make sense of it all. It can provide the opportunity to help break us out of patterns that aren’t serving us anymore and get us to a place where we can have more peace, balance, and relief.
Affordable Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. My approach to healing is warm, collaborative, and empowering. I offer what I like to call "a real person" approach, where I develop deep bonds with my clients, speak with them, and challenge them in ways that are different from what some may have experienced. While maintaining professionalism, I tend to stray away from any rigid, by-the-book teachings from the past. I believe the therapeutic alliance is the driving force of therapy. With a personalized, modern, and holistic approach, I draw from different therapeutic techniques to find what truly works for you.
Affordable Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. My approach to healing is warm, collaborative, and empowering. I offer what I like to call "a real person" approach, where I develop deep bonds with my clients, speak with them, and challenge them in ways that are different from what some may have experienced. While maintaining professionalism, I tend to stray away from any rigid, by-the-book teachings from the past. I believe the therapeutic alliance is the driving force of therapy. With a personalized, modern, and holistic approach, I draw from different therapeutic techniques to find what truly works for you.
***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.
Life Solutions Counselling & Coaching Services
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MACP, RP
Vaughan, ON L4L
As a seasoned therapist since 1996, you will work with a mature professional. I provide a confidential, compassionate, and safe therapeutic environment to help you explore your thoughts and emotions and help you to develop new tools for empowerment. A free 10 minute telephone consultation is welcomed. Please visit www.letstalkwithcamilla.ca for more information.
As a seasoned therapist since 1996, you will work with a mature professional. I provide a confidential, compassionate, and safe therapeutic environment to help you explore your thoughts and emotions and help you to develop new tools for empowerment. A free 10 minute telephone consultation is welcomed. Please visit www.letstalkwithcamilla.ca for more information.
As a skilled active listener with a soothing voice, I create a calming environment where you can feel understood, as I provide guidance to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. I offer innovative, tailored support with concerns such as trauma, stress, anxiety, and self-esteem, drawing on my non-profit work serving a diverse clientele in Indonesia. Further, my understanding of unique immigrant challenges has been deepened through writing my thesis on blended-family immigrants in Canada and conducting research on immigrant experiences in Canada — this work has shaped my passion for diversity and helping others thrive.
As a skilled active listener with a soothing voice, I create a calming environment where you can feel understood, as I provide guidance to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. I offer innovative, tailored support with concerns such as trauma, stress, anxiety, and self-esteem, drawing on my non-profit work serving a diverse clientele in Indonesia. Further, my understanding of unique immigrant challenges has been deepened through writing my thesis on blended-family immigrants in Canada and conducting research on immigrant experiences in Canada — this work has shaped my passion for diversity and helping others thrive.
Where there is hope ... there is life (Anne Frank). Are you hurt, anxious, ashamed or feel defeated? Would you like someone to help you navigate through a difficult situation in your life? Are you seeking guidance on your journey to living a fulfilled life? If so, you are not alone. Let’s journey together to work through trauma, difficulties or setbacks you are facing. Let’s tackle these challenges and help you move to a place of peace.
Where there is hope ... there is life (Anne Frank). Are you hurt, anxious, ashamed or feel defeated? Would you like someone to help you navigate through a difficult situation in your life? Are you seeking guidance on your journey to living a fulfilled life? If so, you are not alone. Let’s journey together to work through trauma, difficulties or setbacks you are facing. Let’s tackle these challenges and help you move to a place of peace.
Do you need to work through symptoms of bipolar, depression or anxiety? Your compassionate and knowledgeable nurse psychotherapist is by your side. I will help you to understand your overall well-being and bridge the gap between medications and proven therapeutic skills. If your goal is to break away from your depression, walk away from your anxiety, or combat your bipolar. You've come to the right place. Let's work together to improve your overall well being.
Do you need to work through symptoms of bipolar, depression or anxiety? Your compassionate and knowledgeable nurse psychotherapist is by your side. I will help you to understand your overall well-being and bridge the gap between medications and proven therapeutic skills. If your goal is to break away from your depression, walk away from your anxiety, or combat your bipolar. You've come to the right place. Let's work together to improve your overall well being.
I believe each of us possesses a unique set of strengths and qualities that make us special, powerful, and capable of growth. When we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves or others around us, it is easy to lose sight of these qualities and even to forget what makes life meaningful to us. As a therapist, my goal is to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery and healing, supporting you through the process of reconnecting with what is most valuable to you and embracing the unique strengths that make you who you are.
I believe each of us possesses a unique set of strengths and qualities that make us special, powerful, and capable of growth. When we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves or others around us, it is easy to lose sight of these qualities and even to forget what makes life meaningful to us. As a therapist, my goal is to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery and healing, supporting you through the process of reconnecting with what is most valuable to you and embracing the unique strengths that make you who you are.
There are three aspects of reality that none of us can avoid: pain, uncertainty, and constant work. As your therapist, my goal is to help you shift your perceptions and perspectives to achieve a semblance of peace in your life. I aim to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your challenges. By focusing on your priorities and values, I’ll do my absolute best to support you in building resilience, finding clarity, and providing you with tools that turn problems into possibilities. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and guide you toward a fulfilling, balanced life. You don’t have to face this alone.
There are three aspects of reality that none of us can avoid: pain, uncertainty, and constant work. As your therapist, my goal is to help you shift your perceptions and perspectives to achieve a semblance of peace in your life. I aim to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your challenges. By focusing on your priorities and values, I’ll do my absolute best to support you in building resilience, finding clarity, and providing you with tools that turn problems into possibilities. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and guide you toward a fulfilling, balanced life. You don’t have to face this alone.
I am a registered psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Also, I have an MPH and Ph.D. in Public Health with more than 15 years of public health academic and research experience to help my clients overcome their anxiety and mood concerns, relationship and attachment issues, trauma, cognitive, behavioural and life difficulties. My top priority is to be culturally competent, help you attain self-growth, live your authentic life again, and enjoy optimum performance and results.
I am a registered psychotherapist with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Also, I have an MPH and Ph.D. in Public Health with more than 15 years of public health academic and research experience to help my clients overcome their anxiety and mood concerns, relationship and attachment issues, trauma, cognitive, behavioural and life difficulties. My top priority is to be culturally competent, help you attain self-growth, live your authentic life again, and enjoy optimum performance and results.
We all have a story to tell that is uniquely ours. These stories can include our positive experiences but also times when we're faced with challenges that can make us feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unmotivated. As a therapist, I'm committed to providing you with a non-judgmental and safe space to tell your story. Whether you're facing a life transition, the effects of trauma, or challenges in your relationships—I want to help you to discover your strengths, embrace self-compassion, and take manageable steps towards your goals. I work holistically and collaboratively to tailor to the specific needs, values, and goals of each client.
We all have a story to tell that is uniquely ours. These stories can include our positive experiences but also times when we're faced with challenges that can make us feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unmotivated. As a therapist, I'm committed to providing you with a non-judgmental and safe space to tell your story. Whether you're facing a life transition, the effects of trauma, or challenges in your relationships—I want to help you to discover your strengths, embrace self-compassion, and take manageable steps towards your goals. I work holistically and collaboratively to tailor to the specific needs, values, and goals of each client.
"There is something wrong with me" is usually where people begin to seek therapy. I take that phrase and propose an alternate perspective. People are not problems to be fixed but beings to be known. Pain, grief, frustration, anger, sadness, anxiety, depression and many other issues that are brought to the therapy room are better addressed when better understood. I choose to take on an integrative and holistic approach to therapy which gives each person the freedom to explore the many different facets of who they are that contribute to the concerns they present.
"There is something wrong with me" is usually where people begin to seek therapy. I take that phrase and propose an alternate perspective. People are not problems to be fixed but beings to be known. Pain, grief, frustration, anger, sadness, anxiety, depression and many other issues that are brought to the therapy room are better addressed when better understood. I choose to take on an integrative and holistic approach to therapy which gives each person the freedom to explore the many different facets of who they are that contribute to the concerns they present.
I aim to help individuals dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, and a vast array of other issues (please check my profile for a more extensive list). I also aim to help couples struggling with communication and intimacy navigate through these challenges. Using mainly CBT, IFS, and narrative therapy techniques I strive to empower my clients to achieve their goals, and I hope to leave you with tools that will allow you to overcome any and all future obstacles that may come your way. Please feel free to book a consultation and see if I can be the right fit for you.
I aim to help individuals dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, and a vast array of other issues (please check my profile for a more extensive list). I also aim to help couples struggling with communication and intimacy navigate through these challenges. Using mainly CBT, IFS, and narrative therapy techniques I strive to empower my clients to achieve their goals, and I hope to leave you with tools that will allow you to overcome any and all future obstacles that may come your way. Please feel free to book a consultation and see if I can be the right fit for you.
Hope is powerful and is often what helps us push forward when life’s challenges become confusing and overwhelming. Yet, hope can be difficult to find and hold on to. I cannot promise solutions, but I am committed to walking with individuals, couples, and families in their search for understanding, growth, healing, and hope. I take a holistic and collaborative approach in exploring deeper emotions and thought patterns in past and present experiences.
Hope is powerful and is often what helps us push forward when life’s challenges become confusing and overwhelming. Yet, hope can be difficult to find and hold on to. I cannot promise solutions, but I am committed to walking with individuals, couples, and families in their search for understanding, growth, healing, and hope. I take a holistic and collaborative approach in exploring deeper emotions and thought patterns in past and present experiences.
We are on this planet for a reason. Our human experiences-both joyful and painful-hold meaning. When we begin to understand them, we break free from unconscious patterns. We reclaim our will and rediscover the freedom to choose our path. My mission is to help individuals uncover who they truly are, beyond life challenges and beyond the weight of transgenerational trauma. With more than 30 years of experience working in high schools, I am deeply committed to supporting youth, young adults and parents as they become aware of inherited emotional patterns and reclaim their inner strength.
We are on this planet for a reason. Our human experiences-both joyful and painful-hold meaning. When we begin to understand them, we break free from unconscious patterns. We reclaim our will and rediscover the freedom to choose our path. My mission is to help individuals uncover who they truly are, beyond life challenges and beyond the weight of transgenerational trauma. With more than 30 years of experience working in high schools, I am deeply committed to supporting youth, young adults and parents as they become aware of inherited emotional patterns and reclaim their inner strength.
I believe that the first step toward healing within therapy is to establish a trusting connection with your therapist. My goal is to assist individuals, couples, and families in their healing journeys by creating a safe and comforting space, free from judgment and criticism, where such trust can grow. In this space, my clients can be themselves without needing to wear a mask. I am passionate about journeying with my clients because I believe each of their stories is worth telling and hearing – I see each person as an individual with unique strengths and challenges, and who deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
I believe that the first step toward healing within therapy is to establish a trusting connection with your therapist. My goal is to assist individuals, couples, and families in their healing journeys by creating a safe and comforting space, free from judgment and criticism, where such trust can grow. In this space, my clients can be themselves without needing to wear a mask. I am passionate about journeying with my clients because I believe each of their stories is worth telling and hearing – I see each person as an individual with unique strengths and challenges, and who deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
I believe that people are much more understandable when you know their life journey. I believe in the power of human connection and the healing that this connection alone can bring about in therapy. My clients know that I am there rooting for them as they navigate difficult chapters: past, present, and future. This is why I am always honoured and excited to hear someone’s story. Looking at the different layers of your story will help us track where certain patterns and cycles have started. Together, we will work through the parts that need healing. We will move forward with this information to make positive changes in your life.
I believe that people are much more understandable when you know their life journey. I believe in the power of human connection and the healing that this connection alone can bring about in therapy. My clients know that I am there rooting for them as they navigate difficult chapters: past, present, and future. This is why I am always honoured and excited to hear someone’s story. Looking at the different layers of your story will help us track where certain patterns and cycles have started. Together, we will work through the parts that need healing. We will move forward with this information to make positive changes in your life.
Some people have been dealt a difficult hand in life which can make pushing forward seem impossible. Challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relational issues can be hard to navigate alone. I believe each person has the ability and skill to be able to help themselves. It's my role to help support people in that process. My job is not to “fix”, but to guide and assist you with becoming your best self. I have worked in both clinical and community settings with individuals, families, children, and youth from various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength of the people I have worked with.
Some people have been dealt a difficult hand in life which can make pushing forward seem impossible. Challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relational issues can be hard to navigate alone. I believe each person has the ability and skill to be able to help themselves. It's my role to help support people in that process. My job is not to “fix”, but to guide and assist you with becoming your best self. I have worked in both clinical and community settings with individuals, families, children, and youth from various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength of the people I have worked with.
Thoughts, behaviours, emotions—they all have meaning. They are ways we’ve learnt to cope, adapt, and survive through the various circumstances that we’ve endured. They are oftentimes the way our body tries to communicate to us. I help my clients understand these meanings and messages by creating a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood. Through relational therapy, CBT, and DBT, we explore the patterns that shape emotions and behaviors, uncovering the needs beneath them. Many of my clients struggle with self-doubt, loss of control, emotional overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from themselves and others.
Thoughts, behaviours, emotions—they all have meaning. They are ways we’ve learnt to cope, adapt, and survive through the various circumstances that we’ve endured. They are oftentimes the way our body tries to communicate to us. I help my clients understand these meanings and messages by creating a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood. Through relational therapy, CBT, and DBT, we explore the patterns that shape emotions and behaviors, uncovering the needs beneath them. Many of my clients struggle with self-doubt, loss of control, emotional overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from themselves and others.
We know the universe is vast, yet we often overlook the vastness of the human mind. I have a passion and curiosity for exploring each person's mini-universe, where there are mysteries waiting to be unfolded, strength and resilience to be found, and the potential for real change.
While we all face adversities and uncertainty, each person's challenges are unique, and so I consider each client the expert on their own experience of their minds & bodies. I believe our minds can amplify our suffering at times, but I also believe we can learn to better understand and access our emotions, change our narratives, and build lasting solutions.
We know the universe is vast, yet we often overlook the vastness of the human mind. I have a passion and curiosity for exploring each person's mini-universe, where there are mysteries waiting to be unfolded, strength and resilience to be found, and the potential for real change.
While we all face adversities and uncertainty, each person's challenges are unique, and so I consider each client the expert on their own experience of their minds & bodies. I believe our minds can amplify our suffering at times, but I also believe we can learn to better understand and access our emotions, change our narratives, and build lasting solutions.
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Christian Counsellors
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognise an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.