Therapists in Whitby, ON

Using a client-centred approach, I guide our sessions based on what resonates most with you and your individual needs. You can expect an open and receptive environment, and a safe space where emotions can be deeply felt and expressed.

In my private practice as an expressive arts therapist I use the arts along with conversation and reflection, to help clients get ‘unstuck,’ uncover resources for change and growth, live with suffering when necessary and celebrate the joy of life as we humans always have -- by making meaning through making art. Increasingly, I also draw on Internal Family Systems (working with our "parts") to support and inform a safe and effective healing environment. I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, creative blocks, eating disorders, physical illness, grief, trauma and sexual abuse.

True healing is the return of body, mind, and emotion to balance. It is the spiritual restoration of wholeness to all parts of the Being. Recovery is a personal journey of self-discovery and regaining control of your path to wellness. This journey will involve learning from challenges and developing self-awareness about strengths and passions in order to develop meaningful goals related to your purposeful life.

Hi there, I am a Child, Youth & Family Therapist (RSW)/Paediatric specialist offering therapy to children & their families regarding child social, emotional & behavioural challenges & complex family dynamics. I use of creative methods (movement, art, music, play, sandtray) to supplement evidence based Cognitive Behavioural & Dialectical Behavioural Therapy approaches. *Not a general therapist- services are very specialized to children's needs and attunement to their attachment & relationships are incorporated into the therapy sessions. *IN PERSON SESSIONS OFFERED *MSW, RSW - Covered by insurance

In my practice, I work closely with clients aged 10-25 as they navigate the complexities of adolescence. I specialize in supporting them through challenges such as identity formation, interpersonal conflicts, suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, depression, authenticity, and personal expression. My approach fosters a queer-inclusive safe space, offering validation and empathy. Together, we focus on building resilience, self-esteem, and coping skills, while also cultivating an embodied understanding of healthy emotional regulation.

I offer deeply compassionate client-centered services for adolescents and adults. I am trained in the evidence-based models of Psychodynamic, ACT, CBT, and Narrative therapy as well as the Creative Arts Therapies, with an expertise in Drama Therapy (Role theory, Psychodrama, Improv, etc.). I interweave these modalities to best suit my client’s needs. My therapy approach goes beyond talk therapy, to also be embodied, creatively expressive, and somatically based. In this way emotions, memories, and presenting issues are explored and processed not only with words but with movement, metaphors, play, and body relaxation techniques.

Not sleeping? Is Work/Life balance unmanageable? Ready to replace medications with your best toolbox for Mental Health? Now that we are connected, please allow me to introduce myself. Having been personally trained by many of the world’s most influential Researchers and Psychotherapists, I provide evidence based Mindfulness. CBT, Yoga Psychotherapy & Clinical Hypnotherapy for anxiety, depression, relationships etc. It is my goal to help you identify & change your thought patterns and behaviours, and to provide you with effective coping strategies to assist you with difficult feelings and challenging situations present in your life.

Years ago, at a health consultation, I was asked a trauma related question that caused me to reflect on the connection of the mind and body. It completely confounded me yet, it stayed with me. As soon as I returned home I opened my laptop and began to research trauma and the body. And, what I found led to my realization of the significance of an embodied approach to healing. It also began my journey into the field of psychotherapy.

NOW Accepting New Clients! With 20 years of experience in the field of Social Work, I provide clients like you with a calm and confidential space where you will feel safe to be vulnerable and share your current life challenges and deepest pain. Clients that I work with are typically struggling with a history of trauma, symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and/or addictions. Rebuilding your self-worth and self-esteem can be part of our work together. I also work well with clients who have goals to implement sustained behaviour change in their life and need a supportive person in the process.

Your relationships can be an incredible source of pleasure and connection, AND they can be the biggest source of tension and exhaustion. You might feel rigid and uncreative, or be falling into people-pleasing habits. You may feel overwhelming physical sensations of constriction, pain or numbness. You play a vast range of roles in your friendships, romantic & intimate dynamics, and at work. This can be a lot to handle, and you may be masking your authentic self. Creative arts therapy can offer new ways to find playfulness so you can relax into intimacy in your relationships, your body, and fully own the stories that shape you.

Bloom Child & Family Therapy supports children and their families using creative approaches and evidenced-based practices. At Bloom we strive to provide accessible, quality mental health care for children, adolescents and their families. Bloom therapists are ultra-creative! Play, expressive arts and animal-assisted therapies allow Bloom to make their services accessible to all children and their families. Whether you are coming for family therapy or your child is attending therapy, we believe that family and/or primary caregivers are key to children’s healing and growing. We are looking to build strong and healthy families.

I am a registered Psychotherapist and Arts therapist, specializing in ANXIETY & DEPRESSION, offering CBT, mindfulness, Solution focused therapy for adults, kids, and teens challenged with anxiousness, fears, emotion regulation, parenting concerns, divorce, self esteem, illness, grief and loss. Creative therapies are facilitated in tandem with talk based psychotherapy utilizing CBT and mindfulness, incorporating visualization, art, music, play, writing and movement. I encourage a deeper connection and balance between mind and body promoting self-awareness and well being.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, down, anxious, stressed, or seeking answers? Would you like to improve your health and well-being and create deeper healing, improved relationships, lasting change, and transformation in your life? Perhaps you find yourself lacking time, focus, energy, drive, connection, and have no idea how to start improving things. We all have times in life when we may feel this way. With everything going on in the world these days, it's not easy to not feel this way. But you can finally stop trying to do it all alone now. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.

I provide a peaceful and holistic approach to counselling and coaching, to help achieve balance and wellness. Individuals have the option of outdoor sessions – which include experiential mindful movement, present moment awareness training and breath work. Nature is known to reduce anger, fear, stress, and unpleasant feelings. I facilitate person-centric exploration with ease, allowing individuals to discover their inner strength and move forward in life. As a Registered Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Mindset Coach my passion is to create a safe space to help individuals on their journey back to wellness.

Are you looking for support through a significant loss, making difficult career or lifestyle changes, in need of greater emotional balance, or want to develop more self-awareness and connection with your life? Life is challenging and can sometimes become overwhelming to be able to rebalance our emotional, mental or physical health on our own. With a compassionate therapist, you can be supported to be present to yourself and explore in a safe space what is happening and what is possible.

Hi there! I'm Kayla. I'm a psychotherapist who helps folks transform trauma and deepen experiences of presence and connection. My practice uses an experiential approach drawn from somatic, expressive arts, and relational psychotherapies. I am passionate about this work because I believe fully in our embodied potential for reshaping trauma through creative connection. Within my own life, and throughout my career I have witnessed how attending to our bodies through the arts can open up space for co-creating safe-enough and vibrant relationships.

Accepting clients. NIHB provider. Each and every person that has crossed my path has their own unique life journey, and so needs a unique approach to building tools to move through them. My neuro, gender inclusive therapeutic approach is to gain understanding of who you are and your concerns, and work together to explore tools and solutions unique to you. My focus is on creating space where folx can build their skills in an open and judgment-free environment, where you know you best and I'm here to offer support and guidance. I have extensive experience working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults, and with ENM and polyamory communities.

The essence of my therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a space where you feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable to be yourself. Together we can take a journey where we spend time with your wounds and what hurts, where we honour your challenges and hardships while also growing and investing in your healing, pleasure, and joy.

No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve gone through, you deserve a soft place to land as you navigate your mental health and cope with the difficulties in your life. Our compassionate professionals do not shy away from hard struggles and big emotions. We’re dedicated to walking with you on your journey to better mental health. Healing Recovery Centre brings you effective, trauma-informed mental health services so you can gain the tools to better deal with the challenges of life. It’s our goal to empower you with these tools as you build a better relationship with yourself. It takes time—and it is possible for you.