Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Vaughan, ON
Grounded in the neuroscience of mindfulness and somatics, my work empowers you to master the biology of change.
I am Triena Horne, a Social Worker helping you navigate life’s chaos. While we cannot control external events, we can cultivate our response. I walk alongside you through uncertainty, transforming discomfort into insight.
Let’s move from rumination to action. I provide the gears, including psychoeducation and practical skills, to build your capacity for the road ahead. We focus on gaining momentum by acknowledging the past, releasing what no longer serves, and creating space for alignment. My goal is your lasting autonomy, helping you find your balance so you can eventually ride forward confidently without me.
Grounded in the neuroscience of mindfulness and somatics, my work empowers you to master the biology of change.
I am Triena Horne, a Social Worker helping you navigate life’s chaos. While we cannot control external events, we can cultivate our response. I walk alongside you through uncertainty, transforming discomfort into insight.
Let’s move from rumination to action. I provide the gears, including psychoeducation and practical skills, to build your capacity for the road ahead. We focus on gaining momentum by acknowledging the past, releasing what no longer serves, and creating space for alignment. My goal is your lasting autonomy, helping you find your balance so you can eventually ride forward confidently without me.
Life with a chronic illness or disability can feel isolating, overwhelming and often, unmanageable. The stress of dealing with physical limitations, the grief of lost dreams, and the anxiety of uncertain futures can leave you feeling trapped. You may struggle with feelings of frustration, sadness or even guilt. If you're seeking support for these challenges, I'm here to help you navigate this journey, providing a safe space for healing, growth and resilience.
FREE 15-minute consultations and FREE 50-minute first sessions.
Evening and weekend appointments. Sliding scale available. Please ask.
Life with a chronic illness or disability can feel isolating, overwhelming and often, unmanageable. The stress of dealing with physical limitations, the grief of lost dreams, and the anxiety of uncertain futures can leave you feeling trapped. You may struggle with feelings of frustration, sadness or even guilt. If you're seeking support for these challenges, I'm here to help you navigate this journey, providing a safe space for healing, growth and resilience.
FREE 15-minute consultations and FREE 50-minute first sessions.
Evening and weekend appointments. Sliding scale available. Please ask.
Welcome! I’m Aaron Peters, a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate originated in Texas. With formal training and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on your well-being, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve your personal goals. As a multicultural, male counselor, I offer a unique and empathetic perspective that resonates with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach to therapy is grounded in relatability and understanding, ensuring that you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your journey to healing.
Welcome! I’m Aaron Peters, a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate originated in Texas. With formal training and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on your well-being, I am dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve your personal goals. As a multicultural, male counselor, I offer a unique and empathetic perspective that resonates with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach to therapy is grounded in relatability and understanding, ensuring that you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your journey to healing.
Instead, I combine talk therapy, somatic tools, values, and mindfulness to help you understand and transform your patterns, and embrace authenticity.
Do you often feel like the “strong one”? The friend, student, or employee who always shows up, even when you’re running on empty? You may appear calm and capable on the outside, yet feel anxious, lonely, or overwhelmed inside. I'm here with you. You don't have to do this alone any longer.
I support young adults in their 20s and 30s who struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-worth, or unfulfilling relationship patterns. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. In our work together, we can explore what’s beneath these patterns and build tools for balance, confidence, and connection.
Instead, I combine talk therapy, somatic tools, values, and mindfulness to help you understand and transform your patterns, and embrace authenticity.
Do you often feel like the “strong one”? The friend, student, or employee who always shows up, even when you’re running on empty? You may appear calm and capable on the outside, yet feel anxious, lonely, or overwhelmed inside. I'm here with you. You don't have to do this alone any longer.
I support young adults in their 20s and 30s who struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, low self-worth, or unfulfilling relationship patterns. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. In our work together, we can explore what’s beneath these patterns and build tools for balance, confidence, and connection.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure how to move forward. 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. You want space to make sense of what you’re carrying, to feel supported instead of stressed, and to move through this chapter with more clarity and steadiness.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure how to move forward. 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. You want space to make sense of what you’re carrying, to feel supported instead of stressed, and to move through this chapter with more clarity and steadiness.
We are trained in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-focused therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Behavioural Therapy (for children/ASD), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Founded by our director, Dr. Amanda Beaman in 2014, we have grown to a team of 18 clinicians from multiple disciplines, to address the diversity of presenting concerns in York Region and across Ontario. We offer in-person and virtual therapy and match you with the best clinician for you, depending on your needs. We provide therapy for all ages as well as families and couples. We also offer help in the area of disability management, we are registered with WSIB and Veteran's Affairs. We welcome all, and if we can't find a fit for you at our clinic, we will provide you with referral options.
We are trained in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-focused therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Behavioural Therapy (for children/ASD), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Founded by our director, Dr. Amanda Beaman in 2014, we have grown to a team of 18 clinicians from multiple disciplines, to address the diversity of presenting concerns in York Region and across Ontario. We offer in-person and virtual therapy and match you with the best clinician for you, depending on your needs. We provide therapy for all ages as well as families and couples. We also offer help in the area of disability management, we are registered with WSIB and Veteran's Affairs. We welcome all, and if we can't find a fit for you at our clinic, we will provide you with referral options.
I work from a person-centered, mindfulness perspective.
The clients who choose to work with me all want change, and I believe the path forward lies within us. I have experience working specifically with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, coping, infidelity, shame, and anger. I have supported clients ranging from high school-aged adolescents to senior populations. Our goals together can involve harnessing stronger emotional regulation, improving self-esteem, understanding the deeper meaning of behaviours and thought processes, or even decision making. Progress is a matter of reconciling what we possess inside to move ourselves forward.
I work from a person-centered, mindfulness perspective.
The clients who choose to work with me all want change, and I believe the path forward lies within us. I have experience working specifically with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, coping, infidelity, shame, and anger. I have supported clients ranging from high school-aged adolescents to senior populations. Our goals together can involve harnessing stronger emotional regulation, improving self-esteem, understanding the deeper meaning of behaviours and thought processes, or even decision making. Progress is a matter of reconciling what we possess inside to move ourselves forward.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself? Perhaps you’re navigating midlife changes, shifts in identity, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or increased stress at work or at home. You may be used to managing on your own, but lately things feel heavier or harder to carry. Have you been striving for clarity, steadiness, and a stronger sense of direction? Wanting to feel more in control of your emotions, more confident in your ability to cope, and more connected to who you are in this stage of life?
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like yourself? Perhaps you’re navigating midlife changes, shifts in identity, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or increased stress at work or at home. You may be used to managing on your own, but lately things feel heavier or harder to carry. Have you been striving for clarity, steadiness, and a stronger sense of direction? Wanting to feel more in control of your emotions, more confident in your ability to cope, and more connected to who you are in this stage of life?
I am an autonomous Registered Psychologist with over 12 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals navigating a range of challenges including anxiety, low mood, ADHD and attention difficulties, OCD, trauma, chronic stress, and interpersonal concerns. Many of the people I support are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel disorganized, overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure why everyday tasks feel harder than they should. They are seeking clarity, practical tools, and a better understanding of how their mind works so they can feel calmer, more confident, and more present in their relationships and daily life.
I am an autonomous Registered Psychologist with over 12 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals navigating a range of challenges including anxiety, low mood, ADHD and attention difficulties, OCD, trauma, chronic stress, and interpersonal concerns. Many of the people I support are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel disorganized, overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure why everyday tasks feel harder than they should. They are seeking clarity, practical tools, and a better understanding of how their mind works so they can feel calmer, more confident, and more present in their relationships and daily life.
At STAR, our approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and a genuine desire to understand your unique story. We believe healing happens in a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable exploring your emotions, challenges, and hopes for the future. Our team walks alongside you with compassionate listening and practical tools to help navigate life’s ups and downs. We know reaching out can feel vulnerable, so we create a space where you feel welcomed and supported. Our goal is to help you feel more grounded, build insight, heal, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
At STAR, our approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and a genuine desire to understand your unique story. We believe healing happens in a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable exploring your emotions, challenges, and hopes for the future. Our team walks alongside you with compassionate listening and practical tools to help navigate life’s ups and downs. We know reaching out can feel vulnerable, so we create a space where you feel welcomed and supported. Our goal is to help you feel more grounded, build insight, heal, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
True Self Counselling | ADHD | Anxiety | Burnout
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting New Clients (July 2026): You're a highly sensitive person who people-pleases, has a hard time setting boundaries, and struggles to regulate big emotions. You have read the self-help books, podcasts, tried meditation, journaling, exercise, clean eating, watched all the therapy Instagram reels - maybe you even tried therapy before, but you felt like you were just talking about your problems. You need somebody to help you actually PROCESS what’s going on, not just listen. You need somebody who can hold you accountable to making real change in your life, and (lovingly) call you on your shit.
Accepting New Clients (July 2026): You're a highly sensitive person who people-pleases, has a hard time setting boundaries, and struggles to regulate big emotions. You have read the self-help books, podcasts, tried meditation, journaling, exercise, clean eating, watched all the therapy Instagram reels - maybe you even tried therapy before, but you felt like you were just talking about your problems. You need somebody to help you actually PROCESS what’s going on, not just listen. You need somebody who can hold you accountable to making real change in your life, and (lovingly) call you on your shit.
Partnership is at the heart of my work. I believe through collaboration and compassion, clients have the opportunity to partake in a therapeutic process where they feel safe and empowered to make the changes they are hoping to see. My aim in our work together is to support you in healing, while we work together to develop coping strategies to navigate current and future stressors. I practice from a culturally sensitive perspective, honoring the diversity of my clients and their experiences.
Partnership is at the heart of my work. I believe through collaboration and compassion, clients have the opportunity to partake in a therapeutic process where they feel safe and empowered to make the changes they are hoping to see. My aim in our work together is to support you in healing, while we work together to develop coping strategies to navigate current and future stressors. I practice from a culturally sensitive perspective, honoring the diversity of my clients and their experiences.
My ideal client wants to understand themselves on a deeper level. They may be seeking relief from anxiety or emotional distress, but more than symptom reduction, they’re longing for clarity, confidence, and healthier relationships. They want to feel grounded instead of overwhelmed, secure instead of uncertain, and more aligned with who they truly are so they can move through life with greater ease and self-trust.
My ideal client wants to understand themselves on a deeper level. They may be seeking relief from anxiety or emotional distress, but more than symptom reduction, they’re longing for clarity, confidence, and healthier relationships. They want to feel grounded instead of overwhelmed, secure instead of uncertain, and more aligned with who they truly are so they can move through life with greater ease and self-trust.
Sometimes, it feels like the weight of past experiences or current struggles can prevent us from moving forward, but therapy offers a path to understanding and healing. You might find yourself caught in a loop of familiar struggles, unable to break free or see a way out. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma still lingering, or stress and difficulty regulating emotions, together, we can work toward breaking those patterns and creating a future where you feel empowered and at peace.
Sometimes, it feels like the weight of past experiences or current struggles can prevent us from moving forward, but therapy offers a path to understanding and healing. You might find yourself caught in a loop of familiar struggles, unable to break free or see a way out. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma still lingering, or stress and difficulty regulating emotions, together, we can work toward breaking those patterns and creating a future where you feel empowered and at peace.
Do you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, sad, or frustrated? Are these emotions affecting your daily life, relationships, or overall well-being?
If you're unsure where to turn, we are here to help! At Psychotherapy Essence, we provide a personalized approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. Our goal is to understand your challenges and support you in finding a path toward healing, balance, and fulfillment.
We offer a safe and compassionate space with both virtual and in-person sessions, making it easier to prioritize your mental health in a way that fits your lifestyle.
Do you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, sad, or frustrated? Are these emotions affecting your daily life, relationships, or overall well-being?
If you're unsure where to turn, we are here to help! At Psychotherapy Essence, we provide a personalized approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. Our goal is to understand your challenges and support you in finding a path toward healing, balance, and fulfillment.
We offer a safe and compassionate space with both virtual and in-person sessions, making it easier to prioritize your mental health in a way that fits your lifestyle.
We will determine a process that feels comfortable and safe, utilizing a range of evidence based therapeutic modalities, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Emotionally-focused, Gestalt, Mindfulness-based.
It may not be easy to overcome life’s challenges on your own and reaching for help is an essential step for change. You might struggle with upsetting emotions and conditions as Anxiety, Panic, Anger, Guilt, Grief, Depression, Trauma. Or you might be having difficulty adjusting to a major life change, wishing to establish healthier relationships. You may want to be more assertive and live your life fully. We can find a healing path forward. My passion and commitment is to help identify, address, and resolve barriers that get in a way of fulfillment and ease in your life.
We will determine a process that feels comfortable and safe, utilizing a range of evidence based therapeutic modalities, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Emotionally-focused, Gestalt, Mindfulness-based.
It may not be easy to overcome life’s challenges on your own and reaching for help is an essential step for change. You might struggle with upsetting emotions and conditions as Anxiety, Panic, Anger, Guilt, Grief, Depression, Trauma. Or you might be having difficulty adjusting to a major life change, wishing to establish healthier relationships. You may want to be more assertive and live your life fully. We can find a healing path forward. My passion and commitment is to help identify, address, and resolve barriers that get in a way of fulfillment and ease in your life.
Drawing from evidence-based therapies such as CBT and mindfulness,but more importantly, we tailor sessions to what works best for our patients.
At Vaughan Psychologists, we offer psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of mental health needs. At our office we provide numerous psychological services including psychodianostic and psychoeducational assessments, psychotherapy, and consultation. With over 20 years of experience, we offer specialized and personalized services to individuals struggling with with all types of anxiety, depression, OCD, mood related disorders and all other mental health challenges. We personalize our services so that you can feel comfortable and supported to conquer any issues you may be experiencing.
Drawing from evidence-based therapies such as CBT and mindfulness,but more importantly, we tailor sessions to what works best for our patients.
At Vaughan Psychologists, we offer psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of mental health needs. At our office we provide numerous psychological services including psychodianostic and psychoeducational assessments, psychotherapy, and consultation. With over 20 years of experience, we offer specialized and personalized services to individuals struggling with with all types of anxiety, depression, OCD, mood related disorders and all other mental health challenges. We personalize our services so that you can feel comfortable and supported to conquer any issues you may be experiencing.
InnerSight Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA, DIP
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4H
I often integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to help clients manage life's challenges by breaking big problems into smaller, more manageable pieces.
You’re doing so much for everyone else, but deep down, it’s hard to remember the last time you felt calm, or even like yourself. Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or emotional overload, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are feeling emotionally shut down, disconnected, or overwhelmed by daily life. Together, we’ll make space for what you’ve been holding in.
I often integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to help clients manage life's challenges by breaking big problems into smaller, more manageable pieces.
You’re doing so much for everyone else, but deep down, it’s hard to remember the last time you felt calm, or even like yourself. Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or emotional overload, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are feeling emotionally shut down, disconnected, or overwhelmed by daily life. Together, we’ll make space for what you’ve been holding in.
Amid joy and excitement, life is often filled with unexpected challenges. My goal is to help you navigate such challenges through a nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive approach. I will be there to listen and support you, regardless of what your unique story entails.
Amid joy and excitement, life is often filled with unexpected challenges. My goal is to help you navigate such challenges through a nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive approach. I will be there to listen and support you, regardless of what your unique story entails.
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.
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Nearby Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors Searches for Vaughan
- Aurora
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- Etobicoke
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- Maple
- North York
- Richmond Hill
- Thornhill
- Toronto
- Unionville
- Vaughn
- Woodbridge
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.