Family Therapy in Whitby, ON

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist licensed to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have clinical expertise in a variety of areas including Child and Adolescent development, Eating Disorders and Body Image, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD and trauma-related disorders and diagnostic and personality assessment. I have training in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorders and various trauma focused interventions. I have more than 10 years of clinical experience in various treatment settings.

Holly aims to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to share your story and help you work through distressing issues.

As a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and their families and adults with major mental health challenges, I use a strength based, trauma informed, client centred and culturally sensitive approach. Some of the common mental health challenges that I have mostly worked with include generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder, depression, suicidality, borderline personality disorder, trauma, eating disorders, school/ work related problems and relational challenges.

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.

Is your child going through a difficult time, having trouble expressing feelings and/or communicating with others? Are they struggling with overwhelm, anxiety or difficulty regulating their emotions? I offer sessions to support your child in different ways: developmentally, emotions awareness and expression and increasing coping skills. The way your child perceives themselves and the world can make all the difference! We use creativity and talk therapy to explore and process thoughts and feelings, and together discover effective coping skills for daily support. It is not necessary to know how to play an instrument to participate.

Deanna is a registered social worker and psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW). She has experience working with adolescents with eating disorders, as well as individual of all ages experiencing anxiety and mood related disorders, stress, and addictions. Deanna has experience supporting parents and family members to become their loved ones’ emotion coach and behaviour coach. Deanna works with families and parents looking to improve communication and connection with their loved ones.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal at Head Family counseling Center is to continue successfully helping clients experience real life. We offer professional, confidential and affordable counseling in person, online or by phone. We offer appointments during mornings afternoons, and evenings. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We look forward to working with you! www.headfamilycounseling.com.

Are you struggling with addiction or other mental health concerns? Have you experienced physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological abuse? Working together, you can gain coping skills and tools to recover. Challenges around gender identity, self-esteem, self-image, communication, relationships, boundaries, grief, anger, stress management, family dynamics, relationships, trauma, and co-dependency are difficult to manage alone. In therapy, you can become empowered to own your narrative and build on your strengths. Reach out to me today. Support for adults and teens. I look forward to hearing your story!

Andria is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW). She works with youth and families facing a range of difficulties, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, and eating disorders. Andria has worked with individuals and families in a variety of inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities and programs. ​

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.

Do you or your child need help to cope with anxiety, phobias, social isolation, or loneliness? Are you finding it difficult to navigate the complexities of your blended family ? Have you struggled with depression, anger, or impulse control? In therapy, you can build coping skills that provide significant relief and support sustained lifelong healing. Reach out to me today. Support for children, teens, adults, and families. Anxiety, loneliness, impulse control, anger, phobias, and family conflict are all difficult to handle by yourself. We will work towards building the tools that you need to thrive. I look forward to helping!

Everyone goes through difficult times and we all experience it in very different ways. Making the choice to go to counselling to improve your life is the first step on your journey towards recovery, contentment and improving your relationships. Counselling offers support to those who struggle with emotions of anger and sadness, feelings of anxiety and fear, relationship issues, PTSD and addictions. It involves an investment of your time, money and hard work, but can open up a whole new world of healing, balance, motivation and self worth. I provide discounts to first responders, their families and people with financial difficulties.

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.

Do you need a quiet, safe space to gain clarity and meaning, to reflect on relationships and to become a better person? I am here to support you as you navigate your paths to healing, change, and growth. I will help you work through the challenges of life and support your emotional, relational, and mental well-being. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I also work with individuals experiencing a variety of other concerns.

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 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.

Managing personal wellbeing, relationships, friendships, parenthood, family , finances and career is a lot for anybody to balance. If you struggle with feelings of overwhelm, stress, anxiety, depression, guilt, grief, anger or uncertainty, you are in the right place and we can help you.