Music Therapy in Vaughan, ON
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Maybe anxiety, self-doubt, identity concerns, or past experiences have been making it harder to feel like yourself. Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, and reaching out is already a meaningful act of courage. I support individuals who are looking for a safe, collaborative space where they can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward? Maybe anxiety, self-doubt, identity concerns, or past experiences have been making it harder to feel like yourself. Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, and reaching out is already a meaningful act of courage. I support individuals who are looking for a safe, collaborative space where they can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.
***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.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Affordable Therapy York Region was created with one mission in mind: to make quality mental health care accessible to everyone. We understand that the cost of therapy can feel overwhelming, so we offer sliding scale and reduced-fee sessions starting at $30. Our team includes supervised therapist interns and registered psychotherapists and social workers who provide individual, couples, and family therapy in a supportive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed environment.
Affordable Therapy York Region was created with one mission in mind: to make quality mental health care accessible to everyone. We understand that the cost of therapy can feel overwhelming, so we offer sliding scale and reduced-fee sessions starting at $30. Our team includes supervised therapist interns and registered psychotherapists and social workers who provide individual, couples, and family therapy in a supportive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed environment.
It’s hard to sit with the feelings that accompany our challenges- fear, anger, sadness, shame, hopelessness-and it’s even harder to do it alone. Having a space where we’re seen and heard can make all the difference in finding our way, whether we’re navigating grief, anxiety, work or school related stress, or life changes.
It’s hard to sit with the feelings that accompany our challenges- fear, anger, sadness, shame, hopelessness-and it’s even harder to do it alone. Having a space where we’re seen and heard can make all the difference in finding our way, whether we’re navigating grief, anxiety, work or school related stress, or life changes.
I use a blend of EMDR, somatic therapy, ego state therapy, IFS and music therapy to target anxiety, depression and trauma responses.
Are you feeling chained to the past and locked into “autopilot” mode? Are relationships leaving you wonder about belonging or being good enough? Trauma leaves an undeniable trail of distrust and fear in our mind and our bodies. Trauma is what went wrong and what was never given. Its imprints shape our stress response, emotional thresholds and how we relate to others. So, what if you could quiet your survival brain and take back control of your life? Therapy is about becoming the architect of your life and the master of your mind and body. It’s time to take charge and shape the new you.
I use a blend of EMDR, somatic therapy, ego state therapy, IFS and music therapy to target anxiety, depression and trauma responses.
Are you feeling chained to the past and locked into “autopilot” mode? Are relationships leaving you wonder about belonging or being good enough? Trauma leaves an undeniable trail of distrust and fear in our mind and our bodies. Trauma is what went wrong and what was never given. Its imprints shape our stress response, emotional thresholds and how we relate to others. So, what if you could quiet your survival brain and take back control of your life? Therapy is about becoming the architect of your life and the master of your mind and body. It’s time to take charge and shape the new you.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
Money should never be the reason you DON'T go to therapy. We never want money to be a barrier to accessing therapy. This is why Affordable Therapy Ontario (ATO) exists: to make therapy accessible for all! Created by Building Bridges Psychotherapy, we are a diverse team of licensed therapists providing high quality therapy to those who need it. We offer in-person services at our six locations. We also offer therapy over video and phone. We work with individuals, couples, and families. For a full list of all the issues and concerns we work with, check out our website.
Money should never be the reason you DON'T go to therapy. We never want money to be a barrier to accessing therapy. This is why Affordable Therapy Ontario (ATO) exists: to make therapy accessible for all! Created by Building Bridges Psychotherapy, we are a diverse team of licensed therapists providing high quality therapy to those who need it. We offer in-person services at our six locations. We also offer therapy over video and phone. We work with individuals, couples, and families. For a full list of all the issues and concerns we work with, check out our website.
Depending on your needs, I may integrate therapeutic dialogue, mindfulness, guided meditation, music therapy, and CBT-based tools.
Sometimes life becomes heavy in ways that are difficult to explain: you may function on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself inside. Therapy can be a space to be heard, slow down, and begin making sense of what you are living.
You may be carrying depression, anxiety, grief, stress, loneliness, addiction-related concerns, or the emotional weight of migration and life transitions. My role is to offer a safe and respectful space where we can work toward greater clarity, emotional balance, and self-trust.
Depending on your needs, I may integrate therapeutic dialogue, mindfulness, guided meditation, music therapy, and CBT-based tools.
Sometimes life becomes heavy in ways that are difficult to explain: you may function on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself inside. Therapy can be a space to be heard, slow down, and begin making sense of what you are living.
You may be carrying depression, anxiety, grief, stress, loneliness, addiction-related concerns, or the emotional weight of migration and life transitions. My role is to offer a safe and respectful space where we can work toward greater clarity, emotional balance, and self-trust.
I believe in the power of connection and I view healing as relational. My approach emphasizes community, creativity, and play, fostering curiosity and openness, while my client-led stance adapts to each person’s unique needs. When working with children, I regularly collaborate with parents to strengthen relationships; I also support neurodiverse children, including those on the autism spectrum. As a trained art therapist, I often use art and play to create a safe space for verbal and nonverbal expression. No art experience is needed—art is always optional, and simple materials can bring therapeutic benefits!
I believe in the power of connection and I view healing as relational. My approach emphasizes community, creativity, and play, fostering curiosity and openness, while my client-led stance adapts to each person’s unique needs. When working with children, I regularly collaborate with parents to strengthen relationships; I also support neurodiverse children, including those on the autism spectrum. As a trained art therapist, I often use art and play to create a safe space for verbal and nonverbal expression. No art experience is needed—art is always optional, and simple materials can bring therapeutic benefits!
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over 25 years of experience in health care and public service. I am dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive space for healing and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy.
I work with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Fluent in Farsi and Kurdish, I provide culturally sensitive care that helps clients build resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over 25 years of experience in health care and public service. I am dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive space for healing and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy.
I work with individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Fluent in Farsi and Kurdish, I provide culturally sensitive care that helps clients build resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
Having the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with on your goals, challenges, and emotional turmoil can help put things into perspective and create a plan for success. It can be challenging to navigate the world in the face of oppression, disability, stigma, and other barriers to success. My therapy draws on inner strengths and authenticity to manage complex thoughts and emotions and increase feelings of empowerment. I emphasize meaning-making and the importance of self-efficacy in the healing process from cognitive, somatic, and social-constructivist perspectives.
Having the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with on your goals, challenges, and emotional turmoil can help put things into perspective and create a plan for success. It can be challenging to navigate the world in the face of oppression, disability, stigma, and other barriers to success. My therapy draws on inner strengths and authenticity to manage complex thoughts and emotions and increase feelings of empowerment. I emphasize meaning-making and the importance of self-efficacy in the healing process from cognitive, somatic, and social-constructivist perspectives.
Parents of children aged 2–12 (sometimes teens), often recently diagnosed with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental or emotional challenges. T
Child exhibits anxiety, emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, or social difficulties.
Traditional approaches like ABA haven’t been effective or feel too rigid.
Family experiences stress related to the child’s development or social integration.
Their needs:
Safe, supportive, and individualized therapy for their child
Parents of children aged 2–12 (sometimes teens), often recently diagnosed with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or other developmental or emotional challenges. T
Child exhibits anxiety, emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, or social difficulties.
Traditional approaches like ABA haven’t been effective or feel too rigid.
Family experiences stress related to the child’s development or social integration.
Their needs:
Safe, supportive, and individualized therapy for their child
Gretchen Lee Music Therapy: Kids, Teens,
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MTA, MT-BC
Serves Area
Through music therapy, we'll use rhythm, movement, and creative expression to help your child understand and process emotions.
I support children, teens, and their families navigating emotional expression, regulation, confidence, grief, anxiety, communication, sensory needs, social engagement, and life’s big feelings. I work with neurodivergent children and teens, as well as children and teens facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, trauma, grief, or other complex needs. Families seek a safe, creative space where their child is seen as a whole person, strengths and identity celebrated, and supported in growth.
Through music therapy, we'll use rhythm, movement, and creative expression to help your child understand and process emotions.
I support children, teens, and their families navigating emotional expression, regulation, confidence, grief, anxiety, communication, sensory needs, social engagement, and life’s big feelings. I work with neurodivergent children and teens, as well as children and teens facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, trauma, grief, or other complex needs. Families seek a safe, creative space where their child is seen as a whole person, strengths and identity celebrated, and supported in growth.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
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.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
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Techniques I draw upon may include cognitive behavioral therapy, educational counseling, mindfulness, and creative expressive modalities such as music therapy.
CHM Therapy and Beyond the Studio offer a range of psychotherapeutic services, specializing in individual therapy for young children, teens, adults, and seniors. I entered this profession because I want to help people live better lives. My goal is to build your tools, strategies and inner resources to help you to quickly resume optimal life balance and conclude your time in therapy. I want you to experience progress and positive results from the time that we spend working together. My intention is to create a safe and comfortable environment that is positive and open, without judgment, following your lead.
Techniques I draw upon may include cognitive behavioral therapy, educational counseling, mindfulness, and creative expressive modalities such as music therapy.
CHM Therapy and Beyond the Studio offer a range of psychotherapeutic services, specializing in individual therapy for young children, teens, adults, and seniors. I entered this profession because I want to help people live better lives. My goal is to build your tools, strategies and inner resources to help you to quickly resume optimal life balance and conclude your time in therapy. I want you to experience progress and positive results from the time that we spend working together. My intention is to create a safe and comfortable environment that is positive and open, without judgment, following your lead.
Healing is possible.
My ideal clients are adults navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
Drawing on my experience as a music therapist, I offer trauma-informed, person-centred, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to each person's needs. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change in a safe, collaborative space.
Healing is possible.
My ideal clients are adults navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from themselves.
Drawing on my experience as a music therapist, I offer trauma-informed, person-centred, and psychodynamic therapy tailored to each person's needs. Together, we build insight, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change in a safe, collaborative space.
Stephany Younan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
To me, therapy is about giving each individual client the space and support they need to process and work through what is plaguing their minds, hearts, and bodies. Some problems can seem impossible to manage, but these may simply require more time and more help to break the larger issues down into smaller, more achievable pieces, and to figure out what can be done—that’s where I come in. While I’m not there to dictate what to do or how to do it, it can be helpful to have someone present who wants to listen and understand, and who has evidence-based tools to help guide your healing journey, while also walking it alongside you.
To me, therapy is about giving each individual client the space and support they need to process and work through what is plaguing their minds, hearts, and bodies. Some problems can seem impossible to manage, but these may simply require more time and more help to break the larger issues down into smaller, more achievable pieces, and to figure out what can be done—that’s where I come in. While I’m not there to dictate what to do or how to do it, it can be helpful to have someone present who wants to listen and understand, and who has evidence-based tools to help guide your healing journey, while also walking it alongside you.
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How does music therapy work?
A music therapist will begin by assessing the client’s specific needs and getting a sense of their musical ability and interests. Musical training is not required, and clients of all ages can benefit from this type of therapy. The therapist will then make a plan for how to achieve the client’s therapeutic goal(s) using a range of receptive (e.g., listening to a song) and active (e.g., drumming in a group) music therapy techniques.
What are some common music therapy techniques?
Music therapy usually involves listening to music (either live or recorded). Music therapy clients may also make music on popular instruments, such as the piano, guitar, and hand drum, or sing. Sometimes music therapy can include guided imagery. A music therapist may ask clients to improvise on the spot or even compose their own songs. Dancing or moving to music can be an effective intervention to help clients feel more fully grounded in their bodies and remain in the present moment.
How does music therapy help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Music therapy can be a valuable creative outlet for clients with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have trouble putting their painful feelings into words. Listening to music can be relaxing while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. In addition to its mood-boosting effects, music therapy can help clients build resilience and overcome PTSD symptoms that may interfere with their daily lives.
How long does music therapy take?
Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes. They can be scheduled in advance (for example, once a week) or can be done on an as-needed basis. Some clients will only require a handful of music therapy sessions to achieve their goals, while others may need months or longer, depending on their specific concern.