Teen Therapists in Whitby, ON

Are you looking for support for yourself or a loved one? To better manage and understand challenges that you may be facing. I believe it takes courage and dedication to come into therapy and as a therapist I work hard to foster a safe and collaborative environment where we work together in finding ways to manage whatever is bringing you into therapy. I have over 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals and their families. I have a specialization in child and adolescent mental health; working with children, adolescents and their families as well as with transitional aged youth (up to 25 years).

Are you feeling tired or sick of feeling sick and tired? From struggles with parenting, relationships and all of the other challenges life can throw our way, you may feel stuck- not sure what to do or where to turn. It’s time for a fresh start and a new beginning. With support, your teen can learn new ways to cope -and you can develop confidence in your parenting. Perhaps you want to improve your relationship with your partner. Or you’re longing for more energy and joy in your life. At Genesis Counselling, I provide services to teens, adults, couples, and families that address the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.

Are you or your teenager struggling with anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder? Have you been drinking or abusing drugs in an effort to self-medicate? Do you need help managing stress, chronic pain, or the effects of trauma? You can identify the emotions that are holding you back and learn to cope successfully. If you need help recovering from difficult childhood experiences, sexual abuse, or other forms of trauma, contact me to get the help that you or your child need. Together, we will work on building your strengths, gaining insights, and building the coping skills that help you build a better life.

Is your child or teenager struggling socially or struggling in school? Are you finding parenting challenging? Is your relationship with your spouse in trouble? Are you frequently anxious, nervous, or have trouble sleeping? Do you need help setting boundaries for your kids and for yourself? In therapy, you can get the practical tools that you, your relationship, and your kids need. Parenting today is challenging. Relationships are challenging. Trauma is challenging. Fortunately, effective tools can help you and your family move forward. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!

Are you or your teen feeling overwhelmed, nervous, afraid, angry or unsettled? Feeling like the black sheep? Battling with anxiety and focusing, or finding it difficult to get along with people? Are you self medicating and struggling to figure out your direction in life? Do you need to break free from the past traumas and labels you might have been given? Need help exploring sexual orientation and gender identity? Contact me to get the help that you or your teen need. We will work on building a true sense of self and identifying and practicing the coping skills that help you build an authentic life that is calmer and more centered.

Life and relationships can be challenging. Whether it is your relationship with your spouse, partner, friend, teenager , or child it takes work to make a strong, lasting and healthy relationships work. Finding hope in what seems to be a hopeless situation sometimes requires support, encouragement and assistance to envision a future with promise and possibilities.

Are you or your teen feeling alone, overwhelmed or experiencing grief? Reaching out for support is a courageous first step towards making changes or healing from a loss. I provide a compassionate and collaborative environment and specialize in the experience of grief, loss and life transitions including bereavement, end stages of life, chronic illness, dementia, caregiving, stress, anxiety, depression and emotional eating. When we are experiencing challenges, transitions or loss, we can benefit from an opportunity to explore what is impacting our emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being, and to reflect on what we have lost and what remains.

Welcome to my virtual practice. It can take a great deal of strength to reach out to explore the option of therapy for yourself or a loved one. The reality is that life can be challenging at times and accessing support can be a significant step on that journey to wellness. I provide an inclusive and collaborative setting to support you in developing a deeper understanding of yourself and the issues that are impacting your ability to function as your best self.

As parents, we always want to do what we can to help our kids when they are struggling but sometimes we need to ask for expert help. I have great success helping children who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. Through their sessions with me they are able to understand their symptoms and how to cope and this learning supports them throughout their life. I use evidenced based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programs . These programs are also successful with youth and teens. I am committed to parent involvement as much as possible throughout the process because I know about how important your support it to their success.

Life often throws uncertainty and chaos your way. You may want help to ride the rollercoaster of overwhelming feelings and emotions. I provide 1:1 therapy for individuals, couples, and also premarital counseling. I use a practical and compassionate approach to help you deal with the complexities of life. It is okay to be where you are and feel what you are feeling.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, where you as the client are the expert of you and your story, and as we work together to build trust and a relationship, I can lend my clinical skills to aid in achieving your therapeutic goals. My approach is grounded in the style of therapy called Motivational Interviewing, where I strive to be collaborative and empathetic in order to elicit behavioral change.

As your therapist, I will guide you through your own journey with your mental health. I hope to improve your quality of life, better your relationship with yourself, and be there for you when you need me. I focus on managing stress, reducing symptoms of anxiety, regulating your nervous system, increasing your self-awareness, processing trauma and emotional pain, and working through shame and self-criticism. I tailor each session to your goals and needs and even make custom handouts to better support & guide you. If these are not your goals for therapy and you simply just want to talk I'm here for that too!

I partner with clients whose goals range from healing body shame and disordered eating to enhancing athletic performance or adjusting to living with chronic illness. Throughout the process, we explore new ways of relating with yourself, examine any obstacles along the way, and take manageable steps towards your goals. You get to decide how healing, recovery and growth will look like for you. I am simply a guide as you implement meaningful change and discover your own advocate, carer, and champion from within.

I am a passionate Master's level Social Worker who brings a strengths-focused approach to help clients be their authentic selves, overcome difficulties, build self-esteem and increase confidence. I understand that life can be messy, difficult, confusing, and draining; and I believe that people who reach out for help are showing strength and resilience in refusing to let life difficulties defeat them. My mission is to help clients thrive and succeed by building strong therapeutic relationships based on respect and trust. My positive energy radiates in my work as I create a safe space for clients to be vulnerable, grow and heal.