Elders (65+) Therapists in Whitby, ON

Are you going through a transition in your life? Do you want something different for yourself or for your relationships? Are you having racing thoughts, worrying about the future, feeling stuck and don't know where to go? Having the courage to ask for help is the first step. Beginning therapy can be a daunting task but here you are. You have made that first step toward healing and sometimes; that one step is all it takes. My goal as a therapist is to empower adults and seniors with the skills to overcome anger, fear, grief, pain, trauma, anxiety and depression.

My own life experiences have led me on this journey. Since I can remember I have always had a heart to see people living the life they were meant to live and witness that potential in those that choose to work with me. I have been led to work in many parts of the world from India, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Malawi and right here in Toronto and the Durham Region directly with underprivileged, homeless or at-risk youth, survivors of human trafficking, people from different developmental stages and life transitions including seniors in long-term care. Sometimes things happen in life and we do not know how to unpack everything ourselves.

The first steps to the desired change can be intimating and difficult. Your choice to seek help is a brave decision that I genuinely appreciate. Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, depressed, stressed, anxious, helpless, lonely, angry, fear, hopeless, and empty? Or Are you in an abusive relationship, and you feel stuck? I'm willing to work with you from where you are to a place of strength, confidence, and hope. I believe you have potentials, and I look forward to patiently working with you to unfold your inner beauty. I have experience with supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults through the pain and effect of trauma and abuse.

I work with clients who are dealing with issues such as grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, motor vehicle accidents (MVA's), trauma, communication, relationships as well as career and life transitions. My clients are ready to engage and challenge themselves while being vulnerable in a safe and nonjudgmental space, where together we will help you to be the truest version of yourself in the hope of fostering mental wellness.

External struggles are challenging in itself, but internal struggles can be very deteriorating and tough to manage. If you're feeling stuck with no motivation and a constant feeling of dread, intrusive thoughts and stress/anxiety, I am here to help. I will provide you with strategies and tips that you can use for tension reduction, emotional regulation and to begin to feel like yourself again. I have a strong passion for supporting those going through difficult times and needing someone to talk to, all while gaining some tools and psychoeducation around what they may be feeling.

No Waitlist (week of June 5th). As a therapist, I care to understand each person uniquely and hold space for you to feel heard, understood, and acknowledged so you can meet your goals, find balance, and grow. My approach to therapy is holistic and client-centered. I base my work on experiential, person-centered, and trauma-informed modalities, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit the individual needs of each of my clients.

My experience, education and trauma informed approach to my practice allows me to effectively navigate through the initial stages of crisis. As a registered social worker, I provide integrated support and client tailored intervention to children (9+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have provided psychotherapy services to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, phobia, PTSD, self-esteem and physical disability as a result of a motor vehicle accident. As well, I have years of experience providing psychosocial assessment and supportive counselling to youth through child focused mentorship services.

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 seek to help clients who suffer from anxiety, grief, depression, have lived through trauma, or struggle with self-esteem, self-forgiveness, and self-kindness. Parents and those in a perinatal period of their life will find particular expertise in my practice. Clients who are willing to actively experiment and question their own perspectives in order to improve their lives will benefit most from therapy with me. I want to help clients find who they really are, to self-actualize and be their genuine selves, leading to mental wellness so that they can thrive.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE Feeling alone, depressed, left out and afraid is a difficult place to be. Especially if no one understands what you are going through. You still have responsibilities (school, family, work and friends), but it's hard to get out of bed most days. If any of this sounds familiar than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) are two therapies that can be of use. CBT helps those who have symptoms that are not trauma based and CPT helps you process traumatic incidents that have left you riddled with anxiety, sadness and difficulty sleeping. Both therapies are good to suit different needs.

Have you been to therapy with little success or change? Are you tired of approaches that focus on symptom management and ignore the deeper reasons as to why you are struggling? My clients are those that are struggling mentally, emotionally, and/or physically (in the case of chronic pain or illness) where conventional methods of therapy haven't worked for them. My clients are those that want freedom in their life. They are those who want to live without the limits of illness and the constraints of their physical, mental, and emotional burdens.

Do you struggle with self-esteem or managing your emotions? Are you having difficulty coping or having difficulty in your family or personal relationships? Do you need help recovering from substance abuse? Have you experienced trauma in the past? In therapy, we will draw from practical tools that you can start applying in everyday life to build and sustain recovery. We will work towards tangible results — improved self confidence, better romantic and peer relationships, and sustained sobriety. Therapy is a safe space to start permanent healing. I am looking forward to hearing your story and to providing effective support.

I work collaboratively with people willing to engage in self-reflection who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, self-esteem issues and interpersonal conflicts. From a stance of empathy and acceptance, I invite clients to practice self-compassion and aim to empower them to become their own agents of change and live more meaningful lives.

It takes courage to begin therapy, and yet it is also your first step towards bringing about the change you desire. It takes belief in self that you are capable of becoming the person you want to be. I work with you to provide a safe, supportive environment that is based on trust that allows you to realize your own potential for growth beyond the difficulties you face. I have witnessed countless times clients who have shown how much they can overcome. Together we apply a mindfulness therapeutic approach, grounded in efficacy-based techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Therapy and other.

Are you considering an assessment but don’t know if one would be beneficial to you? Or maybe you or your child were just assessed and you’re wondering what to do next? Was there a learning disability, ADHD, ASD, Tourette Syndrome, an Executive Function Disorder, or something else you know nothing about? With over 15 years experience working with kids and families, I want to help you figure out the next steps. Best of all, we work efficiently, maximizing your time, which means there is NO Wait List.

Everyone has a compelling narrative for where they are now, at this moment. Hence, we commit to creating a safe, collaborative environment in which you can evaluate your needs and take the steps needed to see desired change and outcome. Working from a client-centred perspective allows us to build on your strength and support you to make meaning of your situation. At HCS, we firmly believe that good relationships are the product of conscious personal investments in our lives and our significant others. By focusing on meaningful connections, we are empowered to give and receive love and compassion.

I help parents/guardians who are struggling in silence through parenting stress and having a hard time managing emotional outbursts, wondering what they are doing wrong or not enough, address and figure out who they are, what they want, and how they can have a deeper understanding of their children, thus enhancing their parent-child relationship and decreasing tension and conflict.

I view my clients through a holistic lens and understand that many variables (culture, social, biological, and cognitive) impact their overall health and well-being. My approach to therapy is multidimensional; I know that no one therapeutic approach will fit everyone - you deserve to work with a therapist who honors and appreciates your unique needs.