Self-Harming Therapists in Vaughan, ON
I am currently accepting clients for waitlist only. I am an experienced Psychologist offering counselling services for a wide range of mental health concerns. My approach is a good fit for anyone feeling "stuck" with overwhelming emotions, difficult thoughts, or unwanted patterns of behaviour. If you've already tried counselling/other strategies in the past only to have your problems come back, my approach may be what you're looking for.
I also offer diagnostic assessments for a wide range of concerns, and an experienced providing assessments for WSIB and Veteran's Affairs Canada.
I am currently accepting clients for waitlist only. I am an experienced Psychologist offering counselling services for a wide range of mental health concerns. My approach is a good fit for anyone feeling "stuck" with overwhelming emotions, difficult thoughts, or unwanted patterns of behaviour. If you've already tried counselling/other strategies in the past only to have your problems come back, my approach may be what you're looking for.
I also offer diagnostic assessments for a wide range of concerns, and an experienced providing assessments for WSIB and Veteran's Affairs Canada.
Accepting virtual new clients! I speak both English and Mandarin fluently. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist, I have extensive experience engaging in mental health field, and have expertice working with older adolescents, post-secondary students and young adults in the Chinese, Mandarin-Speaking community with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). It is a privilege and honor to connect with you and I look forward to supporting your mental health journey.
Accepting virtual new clients! I speak both English and Mandarin fluently. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist, I have extensive experience engaging in mental health field, and have expertice working with older adolescents, post-secondary students and young adults in the Chinese, Mandarin-Speaking community with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). It is a privilege and honor to connect with you and I look forward to supporting your mental health journey.
Bella is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She holds a Bachelor of Child and Youth Studies degree, along with a certificate in Addictions and Mental Health. Bella brings a kind, compassionate, and understanding presence to her work, and is deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families. She takes a client-centered approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Bella is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She holds a Bachelor of Child and Youth Studies degree, along with a certificate in Addictions and Mental Health. Bella brings a kind, compassionate, and understanding presence to her work, and is deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families. She takes a client-centered approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to support you through life’s challenges. I work with individuals and couples navigating stress, relationship issues, past experiences, and personal growth. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and centred around your unique needs. Together, we’ll move at your pace to create a safe space for healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m here to support you through life’s challenges. I work with individuals and couples navigating stress, relationship issues, past experiences, and personal growth. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and centred around your unique needs. Together, we’ll move at your pace to create a safe space for healing, self-discovery, and meaningful change.
Accepting New Clients! - Are you a perfectionist and lowkey afraid to admit it? Are you frustrated with your people pleasing tendencies? I hear you, and I would love to help you work through it all! Taking the first step in seeking therapy is always the hardest and at Karkiu Psychotherapy, we are feeling proud! As your therapist, I strive to create an environment where you feel seen and heard – comfortable to explore your roots through a collaborative and supportive environment. I strive to see the person beyond the problem by recognizing our inherent strengths, talents, and passions as humans to facilitate meaningful change.
Accepting New Clients! - Are you a perfectionist and lowkey afraid to admit it? Are you frustrated with your people pleasing tendencies? I hear you, and I would love to help you work through it all! Taking the first step in seeking therapy is always the hardest and at Karkiu Psychotherapy, we are feeling proud! As your therapist, I strive to create an environment where you feel seen and heard – comfortable to explore your roots through a collaborative and supportive environment. I strive to see the person beyond the problem by recognizing our inherent strengths, talents, and passions as humans to facilitate meaningful change.
You may feel stuck in patterns in your relationships, emotions, or sense of self that are hard to understand or change. Many clients I work with experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, self-criticism, or people-pleasing, while appearing high-functioning on the outside. Therapy can help you make sense of these patterns and begin relating to yourself with greater clarity and compassion. I offer trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy in Vaughan and online therapy across Ontario.
You may feel stuck in patterns in your relationships, emotions, or sense of self that are hard to understand or change. Many clients I work with experience anxiety, emotional overwhelm, self-criticism, or people-pleasing, while appearing high-functioning on the outside. Therapy can help you make sense of these patterns and begin relating to yourself with greater clarity and compassion. I offer trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy in Vaughan and online therapy across Ontario.
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’s role is to walk alongside you, offering both compassionate listening and practical tools to help you navigate life’s ups and downs.
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’s role is to walk alongside you, offering both compassionate listening and practical tools to help you navigate life’s ups and downs.
Have you noticed your mood and sleep shifting this season? Maybe your medications don't feel quite right. You don't have to figure it out alone. Let's explore your difficulties and find your balance together. With a solid nursing background and mix of gentle CBT and DBT approaches, we'll work together to understand your needs and find balance. Imagine, living depression free and focusing on building joy filled memories. Imagine the feeling of peace; not overwhelm. Imagine feeling in control; not hijacked by your bipolar, depression or anxiety.
Have you noticed your mood and sleep shifting this season? Maybe your medications don't feel quite right. You don't have to figure it out alone. Let's explore your difficulties and find your balance together. With a solid nursing background and mix of gentle CBT and DBT approaches, we'll work together to understand your needs and find balance. Imagine, living depression free and focusing on building joy filled memories. Imagine the feeling of peace; not overwhelm. Imagine feeling in control; not hijacked by your bipolar, depression or anxiety.
Do you struggle with a past trauma that affects your relationships, day-to-day life, and sense of who you are? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by just getting through the day and trying to balance your feelings among the countless things you have on the go? Do you ever wonder whether your life could be better, and you could find a sense of peace? Now more than ever, folks are feeling overwhelmed about gaining back control of their lives after surviving trauma. We believe that it shouldn’t be hard to live better, and that hope, peace, relief, and real change are possible.
Do you struggle with a past trauma that affects your relationships, day-to-day life, and sense of who you are? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by just getting through the day and trying to balance your feelings among the countless things you have on the go? Do you ever wonder whether your life could be better, and you could find a sense of peace? Now more than ever, folks are feeling overwhelmed about gaining back control of their lives after surviving trauma. We believe that it shouldn’t be hard to live better, and that hope, peace, relief, and real change are possible.
I chose to get into this work because I understand what it’s like to struggle with overwhelming thoughts and feelings and deal with conflict that feels unmanageable. When we don’t feel comfortable to express our emotions and don’t feel safe enough to express our desires, needs, limits, &/ or boundaries, it creates stress, anxiety, anger, and depression, which can lead to issues in our friendships, relationships, families and at work. I have a deep desire to support others who also long to leave behind their overwhelming thoughts and feelings for a life that is fulfilling, instead of just "manageable".
I chose to get into this work because I understand what it’s like to struggle with overwhelming thoughts and feelings and deal with conflict that feels unmanageable. When we don’t feel comfortable to express our emotions and don’t feel safe enough to express our desires, needs, limits, &/ or boundaries, it creates stress, anxiety, anger, and depression, which can lead to issues in our friendships, relationships, families and at work. I have a deep desire to support others who also long to leave behind their overwhelming thoughts and feelings for a life that is fulfilling, instead of just "manageable".
Do you struggle to set boundaries, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or find yourself stuck in patterns that are hard to change? I work with teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, self-harm, and relationship or attachment-related challenges. Together, we make sense of these patterns and help you feel more grounded, more in control, and more secure in yourself and your relationships.
Do you struggle to set boundaries, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or find yourself stuck in patterns that are hard to change? I work with teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, self-harm, and relationship or attachment-related challenges. Together, we make sense of these patterns and help you feel more grounded, more in control, and more secure in yourself and your relationships.
When individuals experience trauma or severe life stressors, it may become increasingly difficult to navigate day to day life. I ensure a safe space is cultivated by taking a person-centered approach; ensuring cultivation of a safe space through kindness, openness, empathy, and compassion. My greatest passion as a Clinician is to show how there is uniqueness and restoration in one's story, one's pain and collection of struggles.
When individuals experience trauma or severe life stressors, it may become increasingly difficult to navigate day to day life. I ensure a safe space is cultivated by taking a person-centered approach; ensuring cultivation of a safe space through kindness, openness, empathy, and compassion. My greatest passion as a Clinician is to show how there is uniqueness and restoration in one's story, one's pain and collection of struggles.
Hi, I’m Judy, Director at Your Story Counselling (YSC). Life can be stressful, and it’s easy to feel disconnected from yourself and others.
At YSC, we help you find what you need to create your own path in life. By embracing vulnerability, you can access your inner strength to overcome challenges and move toward your preferred way of living, loving, and being happy. Everyone can use support from time to time, and we’re here to help.
Hi, I’m Judy, Director at Your Story Counselling (YSC). Life can be stressful, and it’s easy to feel disconnected from yourself and others.
At YSC, we help you find what you need to create your own path in life. By embracing vulnerability, you can access your inner strength to overcome challenges and move toward your preferred way of living, loving, and being happy. Everyone can use support from time to time, and we’re here to help.
We specialize in treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, shyness/self-esteem issues, perfectionism, prenatal/ postpartum disorders, eating disorders/body image concerns, self-harming behavior, interpersonal difficulties, parenting issues, and personality disorders.
We are a group of registered mental health professionals including a psychologist, social worker, and psychotherapist. Our priority is to provide clients with a safe and confidential space to better understand themselves and work through challenges. We offer evidence-based treatments including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Compassion based therapies, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) & Prolonged Exposure (PE).
We specialize in treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, shyness/self-esteem issues, perfectionism, prenatal/ postpartum disorders, eating disorders/body image concerns, self-harming behavior, interpersonal difficulties, parenting issues, and personality disorders.
We are a group of registered mental health professionals including a psychologist, social worker, and psychotherapist. Our priority is to provide clients with a safe and confidential space to better understand themselves and work through challenges. We offer evidence-based treatments including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Compassion based therapies, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) & Prolonged Exposure (PE).
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
Life can feel heavy, as though challenges are taking up more space in your story than you would like. You may notice anxiety, sadness, or a sense of being overwhelmed showing up in your day-to-day life. Stress at home, at school, or at work, along with tension in important relationships, can begin to shape how you see yourself and your experiences. These challenges are not who you are! Together, we can explore how these problems have been affecting your life, while also uncovering your strengths and values. You can re-author your your story in ways that feel more meaningful, empowering, and aligned with the life you want to live.
Life can feel heavy, as though challenges are taking up more space in your story than you would like. You may notice anxiety, sadness, or a sense of being overwhelmed showing up in your day-to-day life. Stress at home, at school, or at work, along with tension in important relationships, can begin to shape how you see yourself and your experiences. These challenges are not who you are! Together, we can explore how these problems have been affecting your life, while also uncovering your strengths and values. You can re-author your your story in ways that feel more meaningful, empowering, and aligned with the life you want to live.
If you are a capable woman who looks like she has it together - but inside you feel exhausted, resentful or invisible - you are not alone. Therapy with me helps you understand what's driving the burnout, reset your nervous system, and rebuild a life that feels sustainable - not just manageable. Many have shared they they've found a renewed sense of freedom and a stronger connection to themselves. With the right therapeutic support, meaningful change is possible.
If you are a capable woman who looks like she has it together - but inside you feel exhausted, resentful or invisible - you are not alone. Therapy with me helps you understand what's driving the burnout, reset your nervous system, and rebuild a life that feels sustainable - not just manageable. Many have shared they they've found a renewed sense of freedom and a stronger connection to themselves. With the right therapeutic support, meaningful change is possible.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. I believe that every person has inherent worth and is on a journey of healing, growth, and love. We all come with our own challenges and strengths. However, there may have been things that have made life not okay for you and that has brought on a layer of challenges that are heavy to hold alone. My commitment is to meet individuals, couples, and families in their process of making sense of the mysteries and difficulties in which we find ourselves and to offer encouragement, comfort, and hope.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” -Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. I believe that every person has inherent worth and is on a journey of healing, growth, and love. We all come with our own challenges and strengths. However, there may have been things that have made life not okay for you and that has brought on a layer of challenges that are heavy to hold alone. My commitment is to meet individuals, couples, and families in their process of making sense of the mysteries and difficulties in which we find ourselves and to offer encouragement, comfort, and hope.
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
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behaviour therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.