Brainspotting Therapists in Whitby, ON
I emphasize mindfulness and the holistic connection between body, mind, and soul. I create a warm, compassionate space for individuals and couples to explore feelings related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you feel overwhelmed or struggle to connect with others, you’re in the right place. With a background in biology and psychology, I understand how our physical and emotional experiences interact, allowing me to help clients cultivate awareness and acceptance of their emotions. Embracing a Buddhist mindset, I welcome all feelings as essential parts of the human experience.
I emphasize mindfulness and the holistic connection between body, mind, and soul. I create a warm, compassionate space for individuals and couples to explore feelings related to anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you feel overwhelmed or struggle to connect with others, you’re in the right place. With a background in biology and psychology, I understand how our physical and emotional experiences interact, allowing me to help clients cultivate awareness and acceptance of their emotions. Embracing a Buddhist mindset, I welcome all feelings as essential parts of the human experience.
I use various therapies including mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy, attachment-based, internal family systems model (IFS), narrative, Brainspotting, dialectical behavioural-informed therapy, and Gottman.
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.
I use various therapies including mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy, attachment-based, internal family systems model (IFS), narrative, Brainspotting, dialectical behavioural-informed therapy, and Gottman.
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.
At LiveWise Associates, our culturally responsive therapists in Pickering, Whitby, and across the GTA offer compassionate in-person and online therapy for individuals, couples, children, and families throughout Toronto, Mississauga, Ajax, Oshawa, and Ontario. As a trusted Ontario mental health clinic, we provide accessible direct-billing psychotherapy services tailored to your needs, specializing in evidence-based treatments like CBT, EMDR, and family therapy to foster lasting mental well-being, resilience, anxiety relief, depression support, trauma healing, and relationship counselling in a compassionate environment.
At LiveWise Associates, our culturally responsive therapists in Pickering, Whitby, and across the GTA offer compassionate in-person and online therapy for individuals, couples, children, and families throughout Toronto, Mississauga, Ajax, Oshawa, and Ontario. As a trusted Ontario mental health clinic, we provide accessible direct-billing psychotherapy services tailored to your needs, specializing in evidence-based treatments like CBT, EMDR, and family therapy to foster lasting mental well-being, resilience, anxiety relief, depression support, trauma healing, and relationship counselling in a compassionate environment.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Sarah Marquette - Guiding Compass Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP, CRPO, CCPA, RECE
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi! I am Sarah. My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or the complexities of being neurodivergent—seeking clarity and emotional growth. You may feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, yearning for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your emotions and experiences. Your goal is to build resilience, deepen connections, and create meaningful change. You value self-awareness and are ready to invest in your personal growth, driven by a desire for healthier relationships, inner peace, and a more fulfilling life. Together, we uncover tools and insights to help you thrive authentically.
Hi! I am Sarah. My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or the complexities of being neurodivergent—seeking clarity and emotional growth. You may feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, yearning for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your emotions and experiences. Your goal is to build resilience, deepen connections, and create meaningful change. You value self-awareness and are ready to invest in your personal growth, driven by a desire for healthier relationships, inner peace, and a more fulfilling life. Together, we uncover tools and insights to help you thrive authentically.
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I tailor my approach to your individual needs by integrating brain and body practices, including Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, ACT, and Havening.
Do you feel, or have been told, that you are "too dramatic," "too sensitive," or "too hard on yourself"? Do you notice physiological responses to everyday situations and don't know why? I believe these qualities are unique strengths that helped you survive hard experiences. I work with individuals seeking an integrative somatic approach to explore their nervous system responses and address symptoms at the root. This may show up as anxiety, people-pleasing, intrusive thoughts, or feeling blocked and not fully present.
I tailor my approach to your individual needs by integrating brain and body practices, including Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, ACT, and Havening.
Do you feel, or have been told, that you are "too dramatic," "too sensitive," or "too hard on yourself"? Do you notice physiological responses to everyday situations and don't know why? I believe these qualities are unique strengths that helped you survive hard experiences. I work with individuals seeking an integrative somatic approach to explore their nervous system responses and address symptoms at the root. This may show up as anxiety, people-pleasing, intrusive thoughts, or feeling blocked and not fully present.
Every single person will need compassionate support, personalized guidance and wisdom, at some point in their lives. If you have a history of trauma, a painful childhood, or have suffered from anxiety/depression for a long time, then this is even more true of you. Emotions and thoughts can be confusing and even hurtful to yourself and others. Some mental states are so complex, that seem to be layer upon layer of suffering. Life can be a rollercoaster and healthy stable relationships appear to be too much work! Imagine not to be defined by your history or struggles. Imagine being able to tap into joy and inner strength at any time!
Every single person will need compassionate support, personalized guidance and wisdom, at some point in their lives. If you have a history of trauma, a painful childhood, or have suffered from anxiety/depression for a long time, then this is even more true of you. Emotions and thoughts can be confusing and even hurtful to yourself and others. Some mental states are so complex, that seem to be layer upon layer of suffering. Life can be a rollercoaster and healthy stable relationships appear to be too much work! Imagine not to be defined by your history or struggles. Imagine being able to tap into joy and inner strength at any time!
I have extensive experience working with ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity and specialize in Brainspotting Trauma therapy.
I specialize in working with people of all ages/gender/races and can offer you counselling at your convenience throughout the day or evenings. I am offering virtual therapy, making it manageable for you, and offering solutions and coping strategies. I take my time to discuss what you need and try to help you understand what works and what does not.
I have extensive experience working with ADHD, Autism and Neurodiversity and specialize in Brainspotting Trauma therapy.
I specialize in working with people of all ages/gender/races and can offer you counselling at your convenience throughout the day or evenings. I am offering virtual therapy, making it manageable for you, and offering solutions and coping strategies. I take my time to discuss what you need and try to help you understand what works and what does not.
Money should never be the reason you DON'T go to therapy. We never want money to be a barrier to accessing therapy. This is why Affordable Therapy Ontario (ATO) exists: to make therapy accessible for all! Created by Building Bridges Psychotherapy, we are a diverse team of licensed therapists providing high quality therapy to those who need it. We offer in-person services at our six locations. We also offer therapy over video and phone. We work with individuals, couples, and families. For a full list of all the issues and concerns we work with, check out our website.
Money should never be the reason you DON'T go to therapy. We never want money to be a barrier to accessing therapy. This is why Affordable Therapy Ontario (ATO) exists: to make therapy accessible for all! Created by Building Bridges Psychotherapy, we are a diverse team of licensed therapists providing high quality therapy to those who need it. We offer in-person services at our six locations. We also offer therapy over video and phone. We work with individuals, couples, and families. For a full list of all the issues and concerns we work with, check out our website.
I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Brainspotting.
I work with adults, with a particular focus on those 50+ navigating the transitions that can come with midlife and beyond—relationship changes, an empty nest, supporting aging parents, menopause, career or retirement decisions, grief, anxiety, or early memory changes. Sometimes there isn't one defining issue. You may simply feel that life is changing and you need a place to make sense of it all. Therapy offers a space to put down some of what you're carrying and find meaningful ways forward.
I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Brainspotting.
I work with adults, with a particular focus on those 50+ navigating the transitions that can come with midlife and beyond—relationship changes, an empty nest, supporting aging parents, menopause, career or retirement decisions, grief, anxiety, or early memory changes. Sometimes there isn't one defining issue. You may simply feel that life is changing and you need a place to make sense of it all. Therapy offers a space to put down some of what you're carrying and find meaningful ways forward.
You have likely tried to make sense of what is happening and intellectually, part of you does. You can trace the patterns, name what contributed to them, explain yourself clearly. And yet something has not shifted. The exhaustion persists. The emotional flooding, the numbness, the quiet disconnection from yourself and from others. You may not call it trauma. You may describe it as anxiety, as difficult relationships, as a life that was simply hard in ways that were never fully acknowledged. You are not looking for more strategies to manage this. You are looking for something that reaches the part of you insight alone has not touched
You have likely tried to make sense of what is happening and intellectually, part of you does. You can trace the patterns, name what contributed to them, explain yourself clearly. And yet something has not shifted. The exhaustion persists. The emotional flooding, the numbness, the quiet disconnection from yourself and from others. You may not call it trauma. You may describe it as anxiety, as difficult relationships, as a life that was simply hard in ways that were never fully acknowledged. You are not looking for more strategies to manage this. You are looking for something that reaches the part of you insight alone has not touched
Since 2014, and through 10,000+ direct client hours dedicated exclusively to narcissistic abuse recovery, I have developed The Structured Recovery Protocol—a focused, evidence-informed approach designed to help you gain clarity, stabilize the nervous system, process trauma with Brainspotting/EMDR, and move forward with greater confidence and self-trust.
If you are functioning well in your professional and personal life, yet continue to experience the effects of a confusing, controlling, or emotionally distressing relationship, you may not require open-ended therapy. A focused, structured approach may be a better fit. You can learn more about my approach on my website.
Since 2014, and through 10,000+ direct client hours dedicated exclusively to narcissistic abuse recovery, I have developed The Structured Recovery Protocol—a focused, evidence-informed approach designed to help you gain clarity, stabilize the nervous system, process trauma with Brainspotting/EMDR, and move forward with greater confidence and self-trust.
If you are functioning well in your professional and personal life, yet continue to experience the effects of a confusing, controlling, or emotionally distressing relationship, you may not require open-ended therapy. A focused, structured approach may be a better fit. You can learn more about my approach on my website.
I have extensive training in evidence-based techniques, including from the Gottman Institute for a results-driven approach to couples therapy and from Brainspotting Trainings Inc
Therapy for people who hate therapy or think its BS. My specialties include: anxiety, anger management, men's issues, couples counselling, addiction and substance abuse, infidelity, betrayal, masculinity and identity, PE/ED, porn/sex addiction, performance anxiety, gambling, trauma, PTSD, grief, OCD, phobias, stress, depression, career guidance, social isolation, emotional regulation, life/career transitions, communication, terminal illness, self-esteem and lack of motivation. I work with first responders and paramedics, police officers, firefighters, lawyers, CEOs, athletes, young professionals, military personnel, and veterans.
I have extensive training in evidence-based techniques, including from the Gottman Institute for a results-driven approach to couples therapy and from Brainspotting Trainings Inc
Therapy for people who hate therapy or think its BS. My specialties include: anxiety, anger management, men's issues, couples counselling, addiction and substance abuse, infidelity, betrayal, masculinity and identity, PE/ED, porn/sex addiction, performance anxiety, gambling, trauma, PTSD, grief, OCD, phobias, stress, depression, career guidance, social isolation, emotional regulation, life/career transitions, communication, terminal illness, self-esteem and lack of motivation. I work with first responders and paramedics, police officers, firefighters, lawyers, CEOs, athletes, young professionals, military personnel, and veterans.
Navigating life’s challenges—especially as an immigrant, a person of colour, an Indigenous person, an LGBTQIA2S+ individual, or simply someone adjusting to a new life, new culture or new circumstances—can feel isolating. You don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a warm, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, heal from past struggles, and build a future that aligns with your values and goals.
Navigating life’s challenges—especially as an immigrant, a person of colour, an Indigenous person, an LGBTQIA2S+ individual, or simply someone adjusting to a new life, new culture or new circumstances—can feel isolating. You don’t have to go through it alone. I provide a warm, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, heal from past struggles, and build a future that aligns with your values and goals.
Hi, I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience helping individuals, couples, parents and professionals through a variety of personal and relational challenges. My approach is a blend of compassion, understanding, education, and the occasional bit of humour—always grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques designed to spark meaningful change. Whether you're breaking old patterns, working through relationship struggles, anxiety, exhaustion, negativity, or striving for personal fulfillment, I will happily guide you through the steps to build a life of confidence, meaning and happiness. You are worth it!
Hi, I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience helping individuals, couples, parents and professionals through a variety of personal and relational challenges. My approach is a blend of compassion, understanding, education, and the occasional bit of humour—always grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques designed to spark meaningful change. Whether you're breaking old patterns, working through relationship struggles, anxiety, exhaustion, negativity, or striving for personal fulfillment, I will happily guide you through the steps to build a life of confidence, meaning and happiness. You are worth it!
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.
I believe that therapy works best when we can show up as real people - messy, curious, and fully human. My approach is grounded in authenticity and empowerment; I don't see myself as the expert on your life, but as someone who walks alongside you as you reconnect with your own wisdom and strength. Together, we'll create space for honesty, self-compassion, and growth. Even when things feel hard or uncertain. At the heart of my work is the belief that healing doesn't mean becoming someone new - it's about coming home to who you already are. I'm looking forward to journeying home next to you!
I believe that therapy works best when we can show up as real people - messy, curious, and fully human. My approach is grounded in authenticity and empowerment; I don't see myself as the expert on your life, but as someone who walks alongside you as you reconnect with your own wisdom and strength. Together, we'll create space for honesty, self-compassion, and growth. Even when things feel hard or uncertain. At the heart of my work is the belief that healing doesn't mean becoming someone new - it's about coming home to who you already are. I'm looking forward to journeying home next to you!
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
We are a diverse team of over 90 licensed and experienced therapists! We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We help 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 heads that need 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.
Whether you are seeking support through an overwhelming season or feel ready to address unresolved issues from the past, my goal is to walk alongside you, empowering you to overcome obstacles and cultivate lasting balance, growth, and resilience.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, perimenopause, and low self-esteem. My practice is inclusive and affirming of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds and spiritual or religious beliefs; upon request, I am happy to integrate your specific spirituality orientation into our approach.
Whether you are seeking support through an overwhelming season or feel ready to address unresolved issues from the past, my goal is to walk alongside you, empowering you to overcome obstacles and cultivate lasting balance, growth, and resilience.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, perimenopause, and low self-esteem. My practice is inclusive and affirming of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds and spiritual or religious beliefs; upon request, I am happy to integrate your specific spirituality orientation into our approach.
Somatic experiencing (SE) including touch work, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, CBT, Reiki, Safe & Sound Protocol and Internal family system (IFS) informs my therapeutic approach.
Hi, my name is Tiffany I’m a somatic experiencing practitioner and I am honoured to be part of your healing journey. It is my soul’s belief that through collaboration and connection we can begin to heal. My therapeutic style is curated for individuals who seek spiritually integrated, body-centred and inner child processing. By creating a safety container, it's my hope to unravel the parts of you that long to be witnessed and validated. The part of you that is exhausted. The part of you that feels neglected. The part of you that longs for deep connection. The part of you that doesn’t know where to start but ended up here.
Somatic experiencing (SE) including touch work, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, CBT, Reiki, Safe & Sound Protocol and Internal family system (IFS) informs my therapeutic approach.
Hi, my name is Tiffany I’m a somatic experiencing practitioner and I am honoured to be part of your healing journey. It is my soul’s belief that through collaboration and connection we can begin to heal. My therapeutic style is curated for individuals who seek spiritually integrated, body-centred and inner child processing. By creating a safety container, it's my hope to unravel the parts of you that long to be witnessed and validated. The part of you that is exhausted. The part of you that feels neglected. The part of you that longs for deep connection. The part of you that doesn’t know where to start but ended up here.
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Brainspotting Counsellors
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.