Therapists in Whitby, ON

Accepting New Clients Online! You're in a cycle feeling trapped by the fear of making a “mistake”, while your mind races through “what if” scenarios, replaying past decisions and assessing if you're measuring up to your own expectations. You’re struggling with overwhelming emotions: sadness, doubt, self-judgement, and the urge to please others. Here’s the truth: you’ve already shown inner strength by seeking help. Your recognition for change and transformation are testaments to your desire for growth and fulfillment in life. This desire is the spark that ignites lasting change and I’m here to guide you on this empowering journey!

As humans it is easy to feel overwhelmed by our thoughts and emotions and manage their impact on our relationships and reaching life goals. Making sense of life and feeling more balanced is possible when working with a therapist you feel connected and comfortable with. My therapy approach is grounded in the values of acceptance, compassion, authenticity, and collaboration.

My name is Natasha Dawkins and I am a Clinical Therapist with over 10 years experience providing psychotherapy to individuals (youth/adults) and families. I am registered with The Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I am excited to provide my support and services to Refining Therapy Services. I am committed to empowering individuals and families to identify and build on their strengths in areas including; self-awareness, enhancing relationships, supporting me

Our mental health journey can at times feel like we are on a never-ending rollercoaster ride; full of intense and fast cycling emotions, negative self-talk, unstable relationships, feelings of emptiness or hopelessness and at times exhilarating and thrilling. Maybe you want the ride to slow down, or feel less turbulent, maybe you wish it would stop. No matter where you are at on your journey, you don't need to ride alone! Together we can go on a therapeutic exploration towards healing, where you feel safe, heard, understood and validated.

At LiveWise Associates we believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life with optimal mental well-being. Our clinic is committed to empowering individuals in Ontario and beyond, providing a range of comprehensive mental health services. We take pride in offering key differentiators that set us apart from the rest. As a reputable mental health service provider LiveWise Associates is devoted to making a positive impact on the lives of our clients. We understand the unique challenges you may face, and we are here to support you on your journey to mental wellness. A team of over 15 therapists and direct billing Available!

My name is Elise and I am happy that you are taking a courageous step to seek mental health support. Therapy can be a way to work through those parts of life that leave us feeling confused, alone, silenced, and held back. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I utilize an integrative approach to children, youth, and adults to create goals, and approaches to support with those goals. I strive to provide a compassionate and empathetic ear, while clients walk along the path to wellness and self-exploration, while having a sense of humour.

You know when life feels overwhelming, and sometimes it's too hard to sort out everything that's happened and is happening? When you want to talk to someone, but feel like a burden so you're not sure where to turn. You want to feel better, you want to deal with all of those things that have happened in life and yet you don't know where to start. We can help, we have a team of therapists who have immediate availability. We work with children through to adults, including first responders and their families. We believe in walking with you towards your goals, helping you learn healthy habits and reaching your full potential.

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.

Do you struggle with anxiety, low mood, grief, a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self, a transition, trauma, job challenges, school issues, or stress that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, your work, your studies? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, perhaps lost by trying to cope or just getting through the day? Do ever you wonder if things could feel somehow better?

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

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.

People Start To Heal The Moment They Feel Heard - Cheryl Richardso. Congratulations on your first step in seeking support, YOU deserve it! As we know, life can get busy and at times it may be challenging to prioritize our mental health. However, it is of utmost importance to maintain a healthy mind. My hope is to offer you a safe and trusting space on this journey. I would like to extend my warm and empathetic support in working together to help you begin to feel better and stronger.

Paul is a certified Sex Recovery Therapist helping men gain traction over sexual addiction and other crippling vises. He is trained by the American Association of Sex Addiction Therapists giving him the resources to effectively assist in combating addictions. He also specializes in working with men caught in affairs, men dealing with sexual performance anxiety and those that struggle with same sex attraction.

Are you or your teen feeling alone, overwhelmed or experiencing grief? Reaching out for support is a courageous first step towards making changes or healing from a loss. I provide a compassionate and collaborative environment and specialize in the experience of grief, loss and life transitions including bereavement, end stages of life, chronic illness, dementia, caregiving, stress, anxiety, depression and emotional eating. When we are experiencing challenges, transitions or loss, we can benefit from an opportunity to explore what is impacting our emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological well-being, and to reflect on what we have lost and what remains.

Feeling Stuck? Are you unhappy? Do you doubt yourself? Want to make changes and don't know how? Doing what you "SHOULD DO" instead of what you 'WANT?" Do you feel a sense of emptiness or meaninglessness in you life? You have the power within you to alter your perceptions and limiting thoughts. Rather than look outside of yourself for meaning, I invite you to explore what's within. You can change the storage of your private thoughts The past is one chapter of your life and now you can create a new chapter that will support you.

I am dually trained as a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist. I am able to provide thorough examinations of your brain health, mental health, and/or personality. I actively provide psychotherapy and other forms of psychological treatment related to these issues. I teach at York University, am on Faculty at the University of Toronto and regularly attend workshops/conferences, which helps to keep my knowledge current and practical. Common referral issues relate to work, mood, coping, chronic stress, chronic pain, or an acquired problem. Whether you struggle with your physical and/or mental health, I can assist you with improving both.

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.

"Seeking positive change? it's all in the process." I am Kristina and I have over a decade of experience working with diverse individuals, children/youth and families who have experienced trauma, anxious feelings, family and relationship conflict, bullying, crisis, life transitions and the daily stress of life. I support individuals through depression, various forms of anxiety in a client-centered approach. Sessions are not just talk therapy but a holistic service wherein supporting goals such as coping strategies, moving you forward, living a balanced life and resilience are the focus to empower positive change.