Parenting Therapists in Whitby, ON

Vanessa Robson Therapy is comprised of a team of engaging and experienced psychotherapists who offer support to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We provide in-person therapy to our Durham region community within our office located in downtown Brooklin and virtually to residents across Ontario.

KEYWORDs: Children, Parenting , First Responders, Anxiety, Trauma. My background is in Counselling Psychology. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and a Registered Psychotherapist. I'm passionate about helping children and adults to address issues that have a negative impact on their mental health. I focus on building strong therapeutic relationships and use a goal-oriented approach to support clients in making progress that best fits their needs.

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.

My name is Elaine, having worked in children's mental health and Autism for over two decades, I consider myself a compassionate integrative practitioner. My passion for counselling was sparked by my experience with a psychotherapist. Not only am I committed to working collaboratively with you, but I genuinely want you to feel better. In my eyes, feeling better happens when you get better at feeling. I know it, because I experienced this transformation in my relationships with my children and my partner. I maintain that everyone is resilient, but that doesn’t mean life isn’t hard.

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist licensed to work with children, adolescents, and families. I have expertise providing assessment and treatment for children and youth struggling with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, OCD, emotion regulation struggles, and parent -child or family relational difficulties. I have specialized training and experience in the treatment of trauma-related struggles, including PTSD and attachment difficulties. I believe strongly in creating a safe, warm, playful, and accepting space in the therapy room, and in including parents in their child's treatment whenever possible.

Life is full of challenges. Sometimes our past and present life circumstances make it hard to manage them. Relationships, life transitions, trauma, fears, grief and loss, parenting worries, anxiety or low self esteem can all trigger feelings of distress and rob you of joy. When it feels hard to cope, it helps to talk. You don’t have to navigate these challenges by yourself. I can support you. You are not alone.

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).

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.

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.

We are a Team of Registered Psychotherapists who are dedicate to working with children, youth, families, and adults in unique ways which are tailored to the clients individual strengths and challenges. It is important for us to meet our clients where they are at, not where we might want them to be. This will allow for clients to be a dedicated participant in their journey to wellness. We create a safe space for clients to explore their challenges and work on personal goals. Our team works from a Client-Centered focus, allowing for clients to direct the therapy and contribute to the journey they are on.

Hello! My name is Ashleigh and I'm glad you have taken the step to self improvement through therapy. As a Registered Social Worker I strive to walk alongside my clients and act as a guide in the journey to successful life outcomes. I never underestimate the power of humour and believe that self-driven goal setting in a safe and non-judgmental environment is key to creating change. I approach my work through a client-centered approach and am driven to provide concrete coping skills & tools to improve interpersonal relationships, and to work toward general life satisfaction and success.

Compassionate support is here! I have been of service to the community for over 20 years including working at a women's shelter, rape crisis centre, high schools, and hospices. I work with clients in the areas of couples, divorce/separation, policing/first responders, stress management, anxiety, depression, bereavement, blended/step-families, cross-cultural issues, and healthy relationships. I use solution focused techniques, somatic experiencing and mindfulness strategies to guide my clients to build their own "tool box" with skills to assist them through difficult emotions, situations and life events.

My work with individuals and families began over twenty-five years ago. I have a Master of Divinity degree from Tyndale Seminary, Toronto, where I majored in Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy. In addition to being a therapist, I am also a certified teacher in Ontario with a Specialist in Special Education. As a professional counsellor I have helped people with: loss and grief, couple conflict and communication, stress management, addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, parenting , family dynamics, trauma and abuse, life transitions, and self-esteem. An area of interest is working with families who have children with developmental differences.

Kathy's background is in the field of Social Work with a specialty in Sexual abuse and Addictions. She has additional training in Psychodramatic(R) Bodywork, Reiki, and she is a Master Instructor of Integrative Energy Therapy. She is a SoulCollage(R) Facilitator and and Sandplay Therapist. She has been in private practice for over 30 years. She brings extensive experience and assistance to individuals and couples with such issues as: conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting , self esteem, sexual orientation, trauma, separation and divorce, sexual abuse, eating disorders, anger management and addictions

Seeking help with personal challenges takes courage. Often the issues we are facing can make us feel stuck or blocked from achieving our goals. Healthy magnificent lives and relationships are built by gathering information, advice, knowledge and experience. We help you identify your existing strengths, clarify problem areas and develop solutions to resolve the challenges you face, removing obstacles that block your path to positive change. We work with people of all ages, cultures and orientations . Our aim is to help you improve yourself and your relationships using evidence-based approaches and strategies. For more information or to schedule your initial consultation in person or internet video session ... visit us at www.jeffpacker.com.

My mission is to help clients develop the skills needed to cope with life's challenges, to give clients the hope of freedom from anxiety, fear, anger and the effects of trauma that reduce their enjoyment of life. I provide counselling in the areas of anxiety, anger management, trauma, stress management, counselling for family, marriage and couples strategies for coping with life changes. Experience change with the alcohol abuse education which emphasize the effects of alcohol abuse on your brain & body and on relationships. I provide a warm, respectful, non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to share your experiences.

I offer in office and remote appointments. At this time, more people than ever are experiencing depression and anxiety as a result of significant change in our society. I work with individuals, families and couples who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, addictions, abusive relationships, trauma, and anger management. I believe that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling and satisfying life, and experience happiness. My psychotherapy practice centers on relieving emotional pain which has accumulated through difficult life experiences and/or problematic thinking and behaviours.

We are a group of registered mental health professionals including a psychologist, social worker, and psychotherapist. Our priority is to provide clients with a safe and confidential space to better understand themselves and work through challenges. We offer evidence-based treatments including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Compassion based therapies, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) & Prolonged Exposure (PE).