Substance Use Therapists in Whitby, ON

We all experience life difficulties and stressors, sometimes leading to increased worry, a low mood and/or general unhappiness and discontentment. Engaging in psychotherapy can assist with creating a new perspective as well as the development of coping strategies, goals and the exploration of strengths and values. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have over 13 years of clinical experience working with youth and adults experiencing difficulties with substance use , depression, anxiety, stress and general emotion management concerns.

Welcome! My name is Alexis Thornton-Cronin and I have over ten years of experience providing support to families, children, and couples. I hold a Master’s of Science in Psychology, and an Undergraduate Honours degree in Psychology and Psychological Research. During the completion of my Master’s degree, I studied the relationship between securely attached children and their parent’s relationship, igniting my passion for working with couples. I am passionate about providing psychoeducation to clients, finding creative interventions to strengthen therapeutic rapport, and nurturing re-connection and understanding among couples.

** Student rate available ** One of the strongest indicators of success in therapy is a good quality client-therapist relationship. At Mindful Impact, building & maintaining strong therapeutic relationships is one of our top priorities. Each of our clinicians approach client interactions with respect, empathy, & willingness to learn and collaborate throughout the process. We are all similar in that we use our laid-back nature and humor to connect with clients, which helps foster an environment that feels both comfortable and safe. Reaching out can be a tough first step - and Mindful Impact is here to support you through the journey!

I have a passion for helping individuals identify their strengths and potenial. I have experience working with individuals who have experienced abuse, trauma, mental health, and substance use . I work from a client-centered approach and believe that everyone can benefit from the impact of counselling and psychotherapy. I enjoy supporting clients in creating a life they want while developing skills to cope with the everyday stresses of life.

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!

You may be struggling with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fear or anger. If you’re facing a crisis, or feeling like life just shouldn’t be this difficult, then you have come to the right place. You didn't cause all of your life's problems, but the good news is that you don't have to wait for anyone to repair the impact of them. I work in a gentle, compassionate and non-judgmental way to help restore balance and connection to the mind and body. Once balance is restored, relationships – whether it be with self or others – begin to improve. Restoring connection is what creates a life of fulfilment and meaning.

Thinking about therapy, is enough of a reason to reach out for support. Don't wait for things to worsen! Let me work in collaboration with you to explore problems and assist you to reconnect with your preferences for life. I will create therapeutic conversations that are warm, genuine and meaningful to you. Your values, skills, abilities and existing strengths will assist you in responding to the current challenges you are facing and I can support you by making these more visible.

Offering a holistic approach to psychotherapy, I provide a place for individuals who are struggling with stress and anxiety, grief or bereavement, depression, self esteem or relationship issues as well as many other challenges that we deal with daily. I will guide individuals to empower themselves and regain control over their lives. By exploring areas that are no longer serving you I will work with you to unravel the negative patterns that create barriers and move toward discovering awareness, balance and reconnection.

Have you ever experienced periods in your life where you are so troubled by stress, anxiety relationship difficulties, and/or depressed mood but is uncertain who to turn to talk about the issues in fear that you'll be misunderstood or that others simply just won't get what you're going through? If so, I would be happy to work with you to explore the issues troubling you. As a BIPOC Psychotherapist, I have worked with a number of individuals ranging from ages 7 - 65+ from various ethnic backgrounds to help them work through a variety of issues. I have experience working with those in the LGBTQ community and marginalized groups.

Finding the right therapist and committing to psychotherapy isn't easy. If you’re ready to develop insight, self-compassion, and skills, l'm ready to use humour, energy, and warmth to supplement principles from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness, cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and other methods to customize an approach. I work with women aged 18 and up in many stressful circumstances. We target concerns like mood fluctuations, anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, loss, self-esteem, stress management, and much more.

Hi, I'm Jasmin. I have personal and/or professional experience in various aspects and understand the complexities that life can come with. This includes poverty/low income communities, childhood trauma, physical and sexual assault, PTSD, addictions and mental health, self-harm, family reintegration and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have many years working with children and youth with Autism, ADHD, OCD and bi-polar disorder. I have an extensive understanding of the broad spectrum that these specific disorders come with and understand that they present differently for everyone.

Intense emotions can pull you into a downward spiral of feeling overwhelmed and lost. It is difficult to face life when you are walking around with a heavy chest or feeling anxious. It is likely that you were never taught how to cope with how you feel or understand why a part of you feels empty inside. It can feel uncomfortable to turn to friends and family, fearing how they may react. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space, where you can feel heard as you work through difficult emotions. I can provide you with the insight, tools and support you need to bring about healing so that you can approach life in a new way.

Many of the problems we experience in life can be traced back to parts of ourself that are wounded or not properly integrated. I help you to reflect and make sense of your experience, and to work through areas of your life that bring discomfort. In moving through these discomforts/stuck areas in a new way, you release these wounds, become free from their grasp & move into more aligned, embodied & authentic living. We cannot fully integrate (become whole in our life) unless we heal and integrate all parts (this includes shadow work, healing parental and childhood wounds, ego work, sacred sexuality, reprogramming belief systems).

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.

Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.

Are you or your teen feeling overwhelmed, nervous, afraid, angry or unsettled? Feeling like the black sheep? Battling with anxiety and focusing, or finding it difficult to get along with people? Are you self medicating and struggling to figure out your direction in life? Do you need to break free from the past traumas and labels you might have been given? Need help exploring sexual orientation and gender identity? Contact me to get the help that you or your teen need. We will work on building a true sense of self and identifying and practicing the coping skills that help you build an authentic life that is calmer and more centered.