Parenting Therapists in Vaughan, ON
I work with clients navigating life transitions, acculturation stress, parenting concerns, marital or intergenerational conflicts.
I believe you are not the problem—the problem is the problem. Using CBT and ACT, we identify limiting thought patterns and treat emotions as 'guests' to be observed rather than obeyed. Through a Narrative lens, we externalize struggles to uncover your hidden resilience, allowing you to re-author a life defined by your values, not your symptoms.
I work with clients navigating life transitions, acculturation stress, parenting concerns, marital or intergenerational conflicts.
I believe you are not the problem—the problem is the problem. Using CBT and ACT, we identify limiting thought patterns and treat emotions as 'guests' to be observed rather than obeyed. Through a Narrative lens, we externalize struggles to uncover your hidden resilience, allowing you to re-author a life defined by your values, not your symptoms.
The focus is on communication, trust, in-laws, parenting, financial disagreements, power dynamics in relationships, sex therapy and pre-marital counselling
We specialize in marriage counselling and couple therapy. We understand the importance of your relationship. We have the knowledge and the skills to help you solve the issues and to give you answers you and your partner have been looking for. We dedicated our careers to helping couples reduce conflict, improve communication, resolve issues with anger, address extramarital affairs, help express emotions and feelings, and resolve sexual difficulties. Visit our website for information on common concerns couples have about counselling and suggestions on how to approach your partner if they are ambivalent about joining you.
The focus is on communication, trust, in-laws, parenting, financial disagreements, power dynamics in relationships, sex therapy and pre-marital counselling
We specialize in marriage counselling and couple therapy. We understand the importance of your relationship. We have the knowledge and the skills to help you solve the issues and to give you answers you and your partner have been looking for. We dedicated our careers to helping couples reduce conflict, improve communication, resolve issues with anger, address extramarital affairs, help express emotions and feelings, and resolve sexual difficulties. Visit our website for information on common concerns couples have about counselling and suggestions on how to approach your partner if they are ambivalent about joining you.
I work with children, youth, and families that experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, and learning disabilities. My clients struggle with self-esteem, difficult family events, bullying, navigating peer relationships, social skill development, and struggles with emotional regulation. I also work with caregivers to help them to manage with their children’s behaviours. I highlight teaching caregivers skills to help create spaces and lifestyles geared to fostering positive development. I support adult clients experiencing challenges with interpersonal relationship, family dynamics, stress management and life transitions.
I work with children, youth, and families that experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, and learning disabilities. My clients struggle with self-esteem, difficult family events, bullying, navigating peer relationships, social skill development, and struggles with emotional regulation. I also work with caregivers to help them to manage with their children’s behaviours. I highlight teaching caregivers skills to help create spaces and lifestyles geared to fostering positive development. I support adult clients experiencing challenges with interpersonal relationship, family dynamics, stress management and life transitions.
Parenting is hard.
Our team includes psychologists, social workers, education specialist, and occupational therapists. We provide virtual and in-person assessment, consultation, and treatment. We offer psychotherapy, executive function coaching, anxiety and social skill groups, and assessments: Psychoeducational, Attention, Autism, Gifted, and social-emotional assessment.
Parenting is hard.
Our team includes psychologists, social workers, education specialist, and occupational therapists. We provide virtual and in-person assessment, consultation, and treatment. We offer psychotherapy, executive function coaching, anxiety and social skill groups, and assessments: Psychoeducational, Attention, Autism, Gifted, and social-emotional assessment.
As a psychotherapist, parenting expert and speaker, I hold a dynamic and integrated view rooted in existential psychology, developmental concepts, attachment theory and current neurological research.
I believe that each one of us is the sum of all the journeys we have taken and all the people we have met along the way. We navigate peaks and valleys, traveling up or downstream. At different junctures in our lives, we find ourselves in an ‘in-between’ not knowing which path to take. It is through my own journey and the ones I have taken with others that I have come to bear witness to the strength, courage, and wisdom we each have within us. In my work with individuals, couples, children and youth, I explore challenges, crisis, loss and struggle within the context of one’s interpersonal relationships.
As a psychotherapist, parenting expert and speaker, I hold a dynamic and integrated view rooted in existential psychology, developmental concepts, attachment theory and current neurological research.
I believe that each one of us is the sum of all the journeys we have taken and all the people we have met along the way. We navigate peaks and valleys, traveling up or downstream. At different junctures in our lives, we find ourselves in an ‘in-between’ not knowing which path to take. It is through my own journey and the ones I have taken with others that I have come to bear witness to the strength, courage, and wisdom we each have within us. In my work with individuals, couples, children and youth, I explore challenges, crisis, loss and struggle within the context of one’s interpersonal relationships.
Daniela specializes in working with parents, children, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, trauma, and grief.
Daniela is the Clinical Director of Young Sprouts Therapy and a child and family therapist with over a decade of experience working with children and families. She uses a collaborative approach to work with you and your child to help foster positive changes in your lives.
Daniela specializes in working with parents, children, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, trauma, and grief.
Daniela is the Clinical Director of Young Sprouts Therapy and a child and family therapist with over a decade of experience working with children and families. She uses a collaborative approach to work with you and your child to help foster positive changes in your lives.
When working with children, I regularly collaborate with parents to strengthen relationships; I also support neurodiverse children, including those on the autism spectrum.
I recognize how well-being is shaped by context, environment, history, and systemic factors. As an Arab woman, my cultural identity informs my trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach. Using art, somatic, and breath work, I co-create a safe space that empowers you to reframe challenges and explore new paths to wellness, honouring your unique experiences.
When working with children, I regularly collaborate with parents to strengthen relationships; I also support neurodiverse children, including those on the autism spectrum.
I recognize how well-being is shaped by context, environment, history, and systemic factors. As an Arab woman, my cultural identity informs my trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach. Using art, somatic, and breath work, I co-create a safe space that empowers you to reframe challenges and explore new paths to wellness, honouring your unique experiences.
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.
Anna Prudovski @ Ocd And Anxiety Clinic
Psychologist, MA, (c)ACT, CACBT, CPsych, iOCDF
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel that you are not living your life the way you hoped you would? Are you worried or stressed out? Are you engaged in a constant battle with anxiety or negative, unwanted, intimidating, or embarrassing intrusive thoughts? Are you trying to avoid triggers like places, people, events, or thoughts? Do you feel that you are "putting out fires" instead of dealing with the core issues? Would you like to overcome the obstacles that prevent you from enjoying every day of your life? Maybe you already tried therapy and it didn't work. Yet, you can learn to go through life without such a struggle. We can help you get there.
Do you feel that you are not living your life the way you hoped you would? Are you worried or stressed out? Are you engaged in a constant battle with anxiety or negative, unwanted, intimidating, or embarrassing intrusive thoughts? Are you trying to avoid triggers like places, people, events, or thoughts? Do you feel that you are "putting out fires" instead of dealing with the core issues? Would you like to overcome the obstacles that prevent you from enjoying every day of your life? Maybe you already tried therapy and it didn't work. Yet, you can learn to go through life without such a struggle. We can help you get there.
Do you feel "stuck" in your relationship, going around in circles to prove a point and be heard? or...do you steer away from difficult conversations to avoid conflict or start a fight? Does your relationship feel "empty" leaving your discouraged and wondering if issues will ever get resolved? Have you been betrayed by your partner or family member and feel sad, devalued and unappreciated?
Do you feel "stuck" in your relationship, going around in circles to prove a point and be heard? or...do you steer away from difficult conversations to avoid conflict or start a fight? Does your relationship feel "empty" leaving your discouraged and wondering if issues will ever get resolved? Have you been betrayed by your partner or family member and feel sad, devalued and unappreciated?
Are you wondering how you can parent your children to be resilient, kind, compassionate, and responsible young adults?
As parents, we have the power to turn things around, and shift unhealthy patterns. I believe in the ability of my clients to adopt new ways of parenting their kids, deepening attachments, and supporting their children from the toddler to teen years. I have helped countless families move from conflict and discord, to peace and productive problem-solving.
Are you wondering how you can parent your children to be resilient, kind, compassionate, and responsible young adults?
As parents, we have the power to turn things around, and shift unhealthy patterns. I believe in the ability of my clients to adopt new ways of parenting their kids, deepening attachments, and supporting their children from the toddler to teen years. I have helped countless families move from conflict and discord, to peace and productive problem-solving.
I help clients with:
• depression, anxiety, loss & OCD
• stressors - workplace, school & home life
• family & sibling relationships
• couple related concerns including unhealthy communication, intimacy issues & infidelity
• separation & divorce
• parenting challenges with children of all ages
• low self esteem
• life transitions
- How can I help you?
Making the decision to share your thoughts and feelings with someone new is often difficult. I'm confident that once you get started, you'll be glad you did. Talking to someone outside of your family or friends circle, someone who is unbiased, non-judgmental, curious and compassionate, and who can gently steer you towards a better understanding of yourself and the concerns that you bring to sessions, is my goal.
I help clients with:
• depression, anxiety, loss & OCD
• stressors - workplace, school & home life
• family & sibling relationships
• couple related concerns including unhealthy communication, intimacy issues & infidelity
• separation & divorce
• parenting challenges with children of all ages
• low self esteem
• life transitions
- How can I help you?
Making the decision to share your thoughts and feelings with someone new is often difficult. I'm confident that once you get started, you'll be glad you did. Talking to someone outside of your family or friends circle, someone who is unbiased, non-judgmental, curious and compassionate, and who can gently steer you towards a better understanding of yourself and the concerns that you bring to sessions, is my goal.
Jansu Edis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA(Hon), BA, CRPO, OAMHP
6 Endorsed
Online Only
As a bi-cultural queer woman & parent, immigrant, and survivor of sorts, I hold a deep respect for the complexity of your unique story and intersections of your identities.
The expectation to "just push through" when anxiety, relationship stressors, trauma & world events feel overwhelming stops here. It makes sense that you’re exhausted & it’s more than okay to want something different, something better! Maybe you feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, avoidance, shame & self-doubt - or your relationships feel disconnected, tense, & hopeless. Over the years, I've been honored to offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals & folks in relationships, specializing in BIPOC, Queer folks, & Children of Immigrants, who are ready to raise their self-awareness & move towards value aligned relationships & life.
As a bi-cultural queer woman & parent, immigrant, and survivor of sorts, I hold a deep respect for the complexity of your unique story and intersections of your identities.
The expectation to "just push through" when anxiety, relationship stressors, trauma & world events feel overwhelming stops here. It makes sense that you’re exhausted & it’s more than okay to want something different, something better! Maybe you feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, avoidance, shame & self-doubt - or your relationships feel disconnected, tense, & hopeless. Over the years, I've been honored to offer trauma-informed therapy for individuals & folks in relationships, specializing in BIPOC, Queer folks, & Children of Immigrants, who are ready to raise their self-awareness & move towards value aligned relationships & life.
I work with clients who are dealing with issues such as family adjustments/ parenting- new parents, separation/divorce; anxiety, depression; self esteem, self harming and bullying.
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you feel stressed, sad or anxious? Are you going through some significant changes in your family and relationships? Many people struggle to cope when change happens. Reaching out for support is a great way to strengthen your ability to handle change, stress and emotional challenges. I am a registered psychotherapist specializing in working with families, individuals, children, youth and couples. I work with my clients to strengthen and build coping & life skills. I also work with clients to help them process difficult experiences- moving forward towards a healthier and more productive life.
I work with clients who are dealing with issues such as family adjustments/ parenting- new parents, separation/divorce; anxiety, depression; self esteem, self harming and bullying.
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you feel stressed, sad or anxious? Are you going through some significant changes in your family and relationships? Many people struggle to cope when change happens. Reaching out for support is a great way to strengthen your ability to handle change, stress and emotional challenges. I am a registered psychotherapist specializing in working with families, individuals, children, youth and couples. I work with my clients to strengthen and build coping & life skills. I also work with clients to help them process difficult experiences- moving forward towards a healthier and more productive life.
I believe everyone I support already has the capacity to overcome their challenges; my role is to facilitate that process by helping them remove blocks, build awareness, and access their own strengths. I believe healing and growth happen through connection, and I prioritize building an alliance where you can be authentic and explore without having to perform.
Many of my clients are facing issues with identity, relationships, cultural expectations, life transitions, or past experiences. I see therapy as a gentle process that helps you slow down, make meaning, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels clarifying and sustainable.
I believe everyone I support already has the capacity to overcome their challenges; my role is to facilitate that process by helping them remove blocks, build awareness, and access their own strengths. I believe healing and growth happen through connection, and I prioritize building an alliance where you can be authentic and explore without having to perform.
Many of my clients are facing issues with identity, relationships, cultural expectations, life transitions, or past experiences. I see therapy as a gentle process that helps you slow down, make meaning, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels clarifying and sustainable.
For parents, sessions focus on practical strategies for managing challenging behaviours, improving communication, and strengthening th parent-child relationship in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Feeling Overwhelmed, Exhausted, or Stuck? You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone.
Life can feel like a constant uphill battle when you’re grappling with anxiety, burnout, or the weight of past trauma. The constant stress, sleepless nights, and emotional exhaustion can leave you wondering if things will ever feel normal again. If you're feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, I want you to know that healing is possible—and you don’t have to face it alone.
For parents, sessions focus on practical strategies for managing challenging behaviours, improving communication, and strengthening th parent-child relationship in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Feeling Overwhelmed, Exhausted, or Stuck? You Don’t Have to Navigate It Alone.
Life can feel like a constant uphill battle when you’re grappling with anxiety, burnout, or the weight of past trauma. The constant stress, sleepless nights, and emotional exhaustion can leave you wondering if things will ever feel normal again. If you're feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, I want you to know that healing is possible—and you don’t have to face it alone.
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 help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, even when they appear to be functioning well on the outside. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, and feel unsure how to move forward or make sense of what they're experiencing.
They often seek a supportive, non-judgemental space to slow down, feel heard, and better understand their emotions and patterns. Their goal is not just to cope, but to build clarity, self-compassion, and a steadier relationship with themselves so they can move through life with confidence and balance.
I help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, even when they appear to be functioning well on the outside. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, and feel unsure how to move forward or make sense of what they're experiencing.
They often seek a supportive, non-judgemental space to slow down, feel heard, and better understand their emotions and patterns. Their goal is not just to cope, but to build clarity, self-compassion, and a steadier relationship with themselves so they can move through life with confidence and balance.
Often when we experience difficulties in life we can feel stuck. We may spend our time and energy ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading us to miss the present moment. "The past is finished. Learn from it and let it go.The future is not here yet. Plan for it, but do not waste your time worrying about it.Worrying is worthless"(Brian L. Weiss).I'm passionate about my work and will work to help you tackle life's challenges that fit your lifestyle and goals for therapeutic change. By creating a safe, warm and welcoming environment as the foundation to help create change and help prevent later suffering/hardship
Often when we experience difficulties in life we can feel stuck. We may spend our time and energy ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading us to miss the present moment. "The past is finished. Learn from it and let it go.The future is not here yet. Plan for it, but do not waste your time worrying about it.Worrying is worthless"(Brian L. Weiss).I'm passionate about my work and will work to help you tackle life's challenges that fit your lifestyle and goals for therapeutic change. By creating a safe, warm and welcoming environment as the foundation to help create change and help prevent later suffering/hardship
Sometimes life feels heavy, messy, or confusing and reaching out for support can be the hardest step. You don’t have to go through it alone. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, relationship challenges, low self-worth, addictions, or feeling stuck in old patterns. I also support clients exploring neurodiversity, grief, career transitions, and identity or cultural questions.
Connection is central to growth. Therapy is a space where you can be seen, heard, and understood.
Sometimes life feels heavy, messy, or confusing and reaching out for support can be the hardest step. You don’t have to go through it alone. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, relationship challenges, low self-worth, addictions, or feeling stuck in old patterns. I also support clients exploring neurodiversity, grief, career transitions, and identity or cultural questions.
Connection is central to growth. Therapy is a space where you can be seen, heard, and understood.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.