Weight Loss Therapists in Vaughan, ON
At times, your way of being is inconsistent with your goals & desires. You may need help understanding your current thoughts & behaviour patterns. Relationships can be tough, Life can be challenging. Your relationships with others, & with yourself effect everything in your life; including the choices you make & how you interact with others. We can all use the support and guidance of someone who will not judge, & will help you find insight, gain clarity, &work with you to discover the perspective and tools you need to move forward &take charge of your life.
At times, your way of being is inconsistent with your goals & desires. You may need help understanding your current thoughts & behaviour patterns. Relationships can be tough, Life can be challenging. Your relationships with others, & with yourself effect everything in your life; including the choices you make & how you interact with others. We can all use the support and guidance of someone who will not judge, & will help you find insight, gain clarity, &work with you to discover the perspective and tools you need to move forward &take charge of your life.
Are you seeking support to navigate life’s challenges, deepen your relationships, or find healing from past trauma? Specializing in individual and couples therapy, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. Whether you're struggling with grief, depression, anxiety, insomnia, life transitions, or religious trauma, I integrate a variety of models—such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Somatic Experiencing & Psychospiritual Therapy—to guide you toward healing and self-discovery. My approach is flexible and holistic, so I can meet you where you are and help you progress at your own pace.
Are you seeking support to navigate life’s challenges, deepen your relationships, or find healing from past trauma? Specializing in individual and couples therapy, I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs. Whether you're struggling with grief, depression, anxiety, insomnia, life transitions, or religious trauma, I integrate a variety of models—such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Somatic Experiencing & Psychospiritual Therapy—to guide you toward healing and self-discovery. My approach is flexible and holistic, so I can meet you where you are and help you progress at your own pace.
I have over ten years of experience supporting adults navigating emotional/binge eating, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, BPD, depression, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, including overthinking, people-pleasing, or using food to cope.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and ACT. Together, we work to understand the deeper patterns driving these struggles and build practical, sustainable ways to move forward.
I have over ten years of experience supporting adults navigating emotional/binge eating, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, BPD, depression, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, including overthinking, people-pleasing, or using food to cope.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and ACT. Together, we work to understand the deeper patterns driving these struggles and build practical, sustainable ways to move forward.
Celeste Rose Iafrate
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP, RP(Q)
2 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4H
Hello! I am Celeste, a dedicated Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). My heartfelt mission is to help clients navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding, always honouring their cultural backgrounds. I deeply value building a strong therapeutic relationship, as it forms the foundation for healing and growth.
Hello! I am Celeste, a dedicated Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). My heartfelt mission is to help clients navigate life's challenges with compassion and understanding, always honouring their cultural backgrounds. I deeply value building a strong therapeutic relationship, as it forms the foundation for healing and growth.
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.
Rachel Petrinec, Social Worker; Family
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4H
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW), providing support to children, youth, and families as they navigate emotional, behavioural, and relational challenges.
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW), providing support to children, youth, and families as they navigate emotional, behavioural, and relational challenges.
You may struggle with anxiety, overthinking, ADHD, perfectionism, grief, or painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients feel stuck in people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, or cycles with emotionally unavailable partners. Some are healing from childhood trauma, parental wounds, cultural or religious pressure, or domestic violence. You may want healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, relief from constant mental noise, and a deeper sense of self. I work with adults and couples seeking trauma-informed therapy in Vaughan, Mississauga, or online therapy to build emotional safety, clarity, and fulfilling relationships.
You may struggle with anxiety, overthinking, ADHD, perfectionism, grief, or painful relationship patterns. Many of my clients feel stuck in people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, or cycles with emotionally unavailable partners. Some are healing from childhood trauma, parental wounds, cultural or religious pressure, or domestic violence. You may want healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, relief from constant mental noise, and a deeper sense of self. I work with adults and couples seeking trauma-informed therapy in Vaughan, Mississauga, or online therapy to build emotional safety, clarity, and fulfilling relationships.
I provide individual and group counselling to adults, youth and families experiencing anxiety, stress, panic, low self-esteem, grief, depression, and interpersonal relation issues. My therapeutic modalities include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Meditation, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.
I provide individual and group counselling to adults, youth and families experiencing anxiety, stress, panic, low self-esteem, grief, depression, and interpersonal relation issues. My therapeutic modalities include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Meditation, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.
Life is blended with different stages, and we are made to challenge life in different ways. Never give up! I have been accompanying my clients through their life transformations. Therapeutic sessions are such mutual teamwork. I hope to be the one who creates a miracle in your life. Every range of individuals from 12 are offered mental health services at Universal Counseling. I will help you even if you are having financial difficulties; just come before it's too late! (We cover most insurances) Book your first session at: https://www.universalcounseling.org/
Life is blended with different stages, and we are made to challenge life in different ways. Never give up! I have been accompanying my clients through their life transformations. Therapeutic sessions are such mutual teamwork. I hope to be the one who creates a miracle in your life. Every range of individuals from 12 are offered mental health services at Universal Counseling. I will help you even if you are having financial difficulties; just come before it's too late! (We cover most insurances) Book your first session at: https://www.universalcounseling.org/
Krish Dhir Social Work & Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BComm, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
Therapy for Professionals, Leaders, Executives, Frontline Workers, and Specialist in Men’s Mental Health. Do you feel like you haven’t achieved much? Checked out? Feel overburdened, lack excitement, not doing enough, have self-doubt or low motivation? Feel like you are not showing up for your family? Have relationship issues? Not being present? You have difficulty concentrating and focusing because you worry about the future. You are overwhelmed with thoughts related to your self-image, so you don't access help. Thus, your patterns of procrastination and avoidance increase, which impacts your personal and professional growth.
Therapy for Professionals, Leaders, Executives, Frontline Workers, and Specialist in Men’s Mental Health. Do you feel like you haven’t achieved much? Checked out? Feel overburdened, lack excitement, not doing enough, have self-doubt or low motivation? Feel like you are not showing up for your family? Have relationship issues? Not being present? You have difficulty concentrating and focusing because you worry about the future. You are overwhelmed with thoughts related to your self-image, so you don't access help. Thus, your patterns of procrastination and avoidance increase, which impacts your personal and professional growth.
I would like to support you with your life challenges, stressors, depression and anxiety. I want to help you reach your goals effectively through warm and empathic interaction. I can provide a warm space if you are looking for a caring and empathic therapist. As an affirmative therapist, I also work with BIPOC and LGBTQ populations, with extensive training in couples work. I facilitate non-judgementally and can walk us through collaborative and effective approaches. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity and specialize in Brainspotting Trauma therapy. I want to understand your lived experiences.
I would like to support you with your life challenges, stressors, depression and anxiety. I want to help you reach your goals effectively through warm and empathic interaction. I can provide a warm space if you are looking for a caring and empathic therapist. As an affirmative therapist, I also work with BIPOC and LGBTQ populations, with extensive training in couples work. I facilitate non-judgementally and can walk us through collaborative and effective approaches. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity and specialize in Brainspotting Trauma therapy. I want to understand your lived experiences.
You’ve been carrying a lot: anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, past hurts, and it’s exhausting. Life can feel overwhelming, like you’re spinning in the same patterns no matter how hard you try. Maybe you want to feel lighter, calmer, and more like yourself. Maybe you’re ready to finally stop overthinking, stop shrinking to make others comfortable, and start understanding what’s been holding you back. Therapy can be a space to pause, explore, and begin creating real, lasting change. "When things change inside you, things change around you."
You’ve been carrying a lot: anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, past hurts, and it’s exhausting. Life can feel overwhelming, like you’re spinning in the same patterns no matter how hard you try. Maybe you want to feel lighter, calmer, and more like yourself. Maybe you’re ready to finally stop overthinking, stop shrinking to make others comfortable, and start understanding what’s been holding you back. Therapy can be a space to pause, explore, and begin creating real, lasting change. "When things change inside you, things change around you."
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.
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.
I am the Founder and Clinical Director at Symphony Counselling Services. I have over 19 years of experience working in the Human Services sector and I am passionate about serving humanity. I have spent most of my life assisting individuals to heal from a variety of mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. Working with children, youth, adults, and their families to regain strength, instil hope, and inspire therapeutic change so that they can live their best life has always been my motivation and drive.
I am the Founder and Clinical Director at Symphony Counselling Services. I have over 19 years of experience working in the Human Services sector and I am passionate about serving humanity. I have spent most of my life assisting individuals to heal from a variety of mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. Working with children, youth, adults, and their families to regain strength, instil hope, and inspire therapeutic change so that they can live their best life has always been my motivation and drive.
Although it may feel that way right now, you are not alone! Just know that there are ways to improve your mental health, put a stop to those negative thoughts, and take back the control you have lost over your own mental well-being. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or just feeling lost, know that with guidance and someone to lean on you can restore balance in your life. My goal is to help you obtain the tools you need to navigate those challenges with confidence. You deserve to feel supported and capable of moving forward.
Although it may feel that way right now, you are not alone! Just know that there are ways to improve your mental health, put a stop to those negative thoughts, and take back the control you have lost over your own mental well-being. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or just feeling lost, know that with guidance and someone to lean on you can restore balance in your life. My goal is to help you obtain the tools you need to navigate those challenges with confidence. You deserve to feel supported and capable of moving forward.
Phil is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. He believes that in order to change the way we live, we must change the way we think. Phil works with people facing a variety of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and more.
Phil is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. He believes that in order to change the way we live, we must change the way we think. Phil works with people facing a variety of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and more.
***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.
It is not easy to feel as if you're carrying the weight of overwhelm, self-doubt, or disconnection on your own. When overthinking takes over, it can leave you questioning yourself and straining your relationships, confidence, and sense of direction. You do not have to go through that alone. Reaching out is a powerful first step toward change. My own journey, shaped by past experiences with mental health challenges, is what drew me to this work. Today, I am committed to creating a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you move toward greater clarity and connection.
It is not easy to feel as if you're carrying the weight of overwhelm, self-doubt, or disconnection on your own. When overthinking takes over, it can leave you questioning yourself and straining your relationships, confidence, and sense of direction. You do not have to go through that alone. Reaching out is a powerful first step toward change. My own journey, shaped by past experiences with mental health challenges, is what drew me to this work. Today, I am committed to creating a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you move toward greater clarity and connection.
Are you struggling with your child’s emotional outbursts, anxiety, or behavioral challenges? Or maybe you're a parent feeling overwhelmed, seeking guidance to better support your child’s emotional well-being? Or perhaps your family has experienced trauma, and you're looking for a safe space to heal and reconnect. If this resonates with you, therapy can be a transformative step. I'd be honored to guide your child and family on this journey, fostering emotional resilience and healing. I offer a safe and empathetic space, using play, EMDR, and creative therapies through a holistic, trauma-informed lens.
Are you struggling with your child’s emotional outbursts, anxiety, or behavioral challenges? Or maybe you're a parent feeling overwhelmed, seeking guidance to better support your child’s emotional well-being? Or perhaps your family has experienced trauma, and you're looking for a safe space to heal and reconnect. If this resonates with you, therapy can be a transformative step. I'd be honored to guide your child and family on this journey, fostering emotional resilience and healing. I offer a safe and empathetic space, using play, EMDR, and creative therapies through a holistic, trauma-informed lens.
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Weight Loss Counsellors
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counselling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilise behavioural coaching or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counselling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journalling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioural Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counsellors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilise the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counsellor. Prior to surgery, counsellors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counsellors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.