Psychoanalytic Therapists in Vaughan, ON

I provide therapeutic services to adults, couples and families across Ontario. I have years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, stress, relationship issues, life changes, etc.

Nikki is the Clinical Director & Founder of The Mind People. She works with adults 16+ who struggle with trauma(s), personality disorders, and/or eating disorders - which is her specialty. She has extensive training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy & humanistic therapy, as well as specialized training in teletherapy.

We offer adult, child, teenager, family and couple's counselling. Focusing on the strengths, abilities and feelings of our patients, we can help them move forward and make positive changes in their lives. We help to improve relationships, behaviours and academic performance, as well as to deal positively with difficult situations and work on emotional issues. As we’re a group of professionals from different cultural backgrounds, we can offer services in different languages, and with an understanding of different cultures. Our services are covered by most insurance companies and we offer reduced fees through our internship program.

I am a registered psychotherapist in Ontario with more than 15 years of experience in Mental Health. I specialize in working with anxiety, anger issues, depression, and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples and families. I help people in difficult situations to find a way how to resolve them.

For many, therapy is sought out because of a crisis situation. It is difficult to live with feelings of anxiety, anger and despair. These feelings can affect your marriage, family, children and work life by creating conflict. It is my hope to restore a sense of calm during this time of self discovery and support you through life's challenges. I will offer you realistic, easy to use tools and strategies that can work to repair and enhance your relationships. Learn to set boundaries, repair and recover from infidelity, manage anger and build trust in a safe and compassionate environment.

I look forward to work collaboratively with you and ensure that you feel heard, understood, and inspired. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for discovery, healing, and change. I am passionate about supporting you in your journey to address barriers that prevent you from personal growth and happiness.

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.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression and/or a loss of your sense of self? Have you ever felt paralyzed by these symptoms? Along with all the daily stressors of life often comes symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress; my passion and objective in counselling is to support you through these concerns while creating, and maintaining, effective coping strategies so you can lead a fulfilling life. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults; however, I specialize in child and adolescent behavioral and developmental issues, depression and personality/identity development.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!* Maybe you are looking to get some relief from anxiety, depression, stress or childhood trauma. Or, perhaps you are looking to build confidence, explore ways to communicate, and strengthen relationships. Maybe you are noticing that challenges in one area of your life are creating barriers to other areas of your life. Together, we will strive to get you to a place where you want to be ­– whether that be back on track, or moving forward in a completely new direction. STAR takes a holistic approach with a multi-disciplinary team to provide a safe and non-judgemental space for support, treatment and recovery!

I have firsthand experience of what it’s like to be in unhealthy relationships and struggle with overwhelming thoughts and feelings. When we don’t feel comfortable to express our emotions and don’t feel safe enough to experience the kind of intimacy we desire, it creates stress, anxiety, anger, and depression, which can lead to issues in our friendships and at work. I have spent nearly a decade seeking out knowledge and understanding about love and relationships. This has led to a deep desire to support others who also long to leave behind their toxic relationships and experience love, safety, connection, and intimacy.

I share a common human experience with my clients and appreciate our journeys. Maybe you're considering therapy to connect with someone non-judgmental and outside your personal support system; you're feeling uneasy or worrying about life; you're withdrawing from others and no longer find joy and pleasure; substance use or a habitual behaviour is getting in the way of meaningful relationships and meeting life’s challenges; or you experienced a major event in your life and you're feeling overwhelmed. We will endeavour to understand these challenges and I will support you in taking steps that would benefit you.

I believe that everyone is unique and exploring our inner world can help us appreciate this uniqueness. Our journey and the pain that we go through in our life make each of us special. I have helped individuals, couples and families to discover their pain and realize how it impacts themselves and their relationships. The new meaning and insight that we gain from this exploration helps us accept and love our unique selves, and build deeper relationships with our loved ones.

***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! No waiting list. Hello and welcome to our page! We have many different therapists to choose from whether you are looking for virtual sessions or in person sessions. Many of our therapist have EFT, EFFT,CBT,EMDR,DBT,ACT and many other certifications and training. Our therapists are very diverse and speak many different languages as well and are all Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Workers. We work with children, Individuals, Couples and Families. We can match you with the right therapist or feel free to browse around our website and give us a call!

Accepting Clients! Kudos to you for taking this next step. It's been challenging to feel, communicate, understand, and function, and you're unsure of where to turn. You're struggling to sleep, manage your stress, and your anxiety is overwhelming. Perhaps you have days when getting out of bed has no purpose, or you've forgotten what it feels like to have meaning in life. Despite all that, you want change - to feel better, empowered, in control, and have a deeper sense and understanding of who you are. You want to learn to accept the things you cannot change, and come to love and value what is. I'm glad you've taken this step.

Within the psychotherapeutic environment, my key values include respecting and empowering individualism, creating a safe space, and creating a collaborative approach with you. You are the storyteller of your life, and my role is to further support you while you write, edit, and enhance the pages. My clients have shared that I provide a genuine and non-judgmental presence while they worked towards their therapeutic goals. You can expect a therapeutic setting that is professional, yet relaxed, and the calm atmosphere we will create together will help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.

Hello, and welcome to my site. Are you feeling depressed, isolated, stressed, anxious, low self esteem or suicidal? Are you having relationship problems, with partners, co-workers, family members(children)? I provide therapy for everyone but especially for those struggling with issues of divorce , anxiety and conflictive family relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families. I work in both languages Spanish and English . I am a member of Ontario College of Social Workers.