Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Woodbridge, ON
I have over 35 years of experience practicing as a clinical and school psychologist, including holding management, teaching positions, as well as supervisory roles. My professional practice has over the years included: psychological intervention to address issues related to general mental health challenges (anxiety, depression, relationship issues, general emotion dysregulation etc.); trauma, as well as family dynamics. I provide Clinical Assessments as well as Psycho-Educational Diagnostic Assessments that help to clarify issues related to Learning Difficulties and other school related concerns.
I have over 35 years of experience practicing as a clinical and school psychologist, including holding management, teaching positions, as well as supervisory roles. My professional practice has over the years included: psychological intervention to address issues related to general mental health challenges (anxiety, depression, relationship issues, general emotion dysregulation etc.); trauma, as well as family dynamics. I provide Clinical Assessments as well as Psycho-Educational Diagnostic Assessments that help to clarify issues related to Learning Difficulties and other school related concerns.
How do I help my child keep their cool? How do I connect with my teen? Parenting is hard. In fact, it may be the hardest thing we do in our lives. We live in a world that is increasingly becoming busier, more competitive, and full of stressors. At Mindful Kids Psychology and Wellness Centre we are here to support your family's journey and guide you in nurturing kindness, resilience, and confidence in your child and your relationship with them. As parents and professionals, we know how tricky life can get and we are here to help you find the right care for you.
How do I help my child keep their cool? How do I connect with my teen? Parenting is hard. In fact, it may be the hardest thing we do in our lives. We live in a world that is increasingly becoming busier, more competitive, and full of stressors. At Mindful Kids Psychology and Wellness Centre we are here to support your family's journey and guide you in nurturing kindness, resilience, and confidence in your child and your relationship with them. As parents and professionals, we know how tricky life can get and we are here to help you find the right care for you.
Highly experienced in international Psychology Case Studies. Well practiced in Prevention Trauma Stress Impact, Depression, Anxiety, and personal stress. Former university professor with over 18 years of administering psychotherapy, 18 years of counseling and conducting research.
Highly experienced in international Psychology Case Studies. Well practiced in Prevention Trauma Stress Impact, Depression, Anxiety, and personal stress. Former university professor with over 18 years of administering psychotherapy, 18 years of counseling and conducting research.
If you feel ALONE, ABANDONED, REJECTED or MISUNDERSTOOD, Equine-Assisted Therapy could be a good fit for you. Animals , particularly HORSES, have pure hearts that touch human souls. I provide psychotherapy in collaboration with horses. Being outdoors with theses beautiful animals gives you an opportunity to connect to yourself. You can be present and in the moment. I offer an experiential type of therapy in nature that provides insight into who you are and what you can do to change recurring behaviours. EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY provides an opportunity to connect to yourself in new ways.
If you feel ALONE, ABANDONED, REJECTED or MISUNDERSTOOD, Equine-Assisted Therapy could be a good fit for you. Animals , particularly HORSES, have pure hearts that touch human souls. I provide psychotherapy in collaboration with horses. Being outdoors with theses beautiful animals gives you an opportunity to connect to yourself. You can be present and in the moment. I offer an experiential type of therapy in nature that provides insight into who you are and what you can do to change recurring behaviours. EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY provides an opportunity to connect to yourself in new ways.
Hello and welcome! I offer services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, sexual abuse, poor body image, eating disorders, addictions, low self-esteem, loss and grief and other mental health concerns. I believe that each person is a unique individual with their own personality, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In therapy, I view you as the expert of your life.
Hello and welcome! I offer services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, sexual abuse, poor body image, eating disorders, addictions, low self-esteem, loss and grief and other mental health concerns. I believe that each person is a unique individual with their own personality, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In therapy, I view you as the expert of your life.
Being a teen, post-secondary student, adult or professional today can be tough. Anxiety, ADHD or low mood can make you feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed or exhausted from trying to cope every day, but there is hope! Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed or down all the time? Are you constantly worrying? Maybe your social life, grades or job are being impacted. If you struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, social anxiety, life transitions, time management, ADHD, ASD, OCD, learning disabilities, peer/relationships issues, reach out for help today.
Being a teen, post-secondary student, adult or professional today can be tough. Anxiety, ADHD or low mood can make you feel stuck, stressed, overwhelmed or exhausted from trying to cope every day, but there is hope! Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed or down all the time? Are you constantly worrying? Maybe your social life, grades or job are being impacted. If you struggle with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, social anxiety, life transitions, time management, ADHD, ASD, OCD, learning disabilities, peer/relationships issues, reach out for help today.
Dr. Arbus and Dr. Weidenfelder are registered clinical psychologists with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and are memebers of the Ontario Psychological Association. Currently, both doctors work full time at our private practice location treating children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of mental health needs. At our office we provide numerous psychological services including psychodianostic and psychoeducational assessments, psychotherapy, and consultation. Dr. Arbus and Dr. Weidenfelder have extensive experience in both hospital and community based treatment centers including Brampton Civic Hospital, McMaster Children's Hospital, and Whitby Mental Health Center. We look forward to helping you.
Dr. Arbus and Dr. Weidenfelder are registered clinical psychologists with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and are memebers of the Ontario Psychological Association. Currently, both doctors work full time at our private practice location treating children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of mental health needs. At our office we provide numerous psychological services including psychodianostic and psychoeducational assessments, psychotherapy, and consultation. Dr. Arbus and Dr. Weidenfelder have extensive experience in both hospital and community based treatment centers including Brampton Civic Hospital, McMaster Children's Hospital, and Whitby Mental Health Center. We look forward to helping you.
Tikvah Family Services is dedicated to supporting individuals and families through compassionate, culturally sensitive care. We provide counseling, community programs, and resources that strengthen resilience, promote mental wellness, and foster meaningful connections. Our team is committed to empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, dignity, and hope. At Tikvah, every person is valued, every voice is heard, and every journey is supported with understanding and respect. We strive to build inclusive communities where people of all backgrounds feel safe, supported, and inspired to thrive together. Always here
Tikvah Family Services is dedicated to supporting individuals and families through compassionate, culturally sensitive care. We provide counseling, community programs, and resources that strengthen resilience, promote mental wellness, and foster meaningful connections. Our team is committed to empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, dignity, and hope. At Tikvah, every person is valued, every voice is heard, and every journey is supported with understanding and respect. We strive to build inclusive communities where people of all backgrounds feel safe, supported, and inspired to thrive together. Always here
Life can feel heavy, as though challenges are taking up more space in your story than you would like. You may notice anxiety, sadness, or a sense of being overwhelmed showing up in your day-to-day life. Stress at home, at school, or at work, along with tension in important relationships, can begin to shape how you see yourself and your experiences. These challenges are not who you are! Together, we can explore how these problems have been affecting your life, while also uncovering your strengths and values. You can re-author your your story in ways that feel more meaningful, empowering, and aligned with the life you want to live.
Life can feel heavy, as though challenges are taking up more space in your story than you would like. You may notice anxiety, sadness, or a sense of being overwhelmed showing up in your day-to-day life. Stress at home, at school, or at work, along with tension in important relationships, can begin to shape how you see yourself and your experiences. These challenges are not who you are! Together, we can explore how these problems have been affecting your life, while also uncovering your strengths and values. You can re-author your your story in ways that feel more meaningful, empowering, and aligned with the life you want to live.
Are you looking to make some positive changes in your life? Are you tired of being stuck in a rut? If you are struggling with life transitions, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety or depression we provide a warm environment to explore those struggles in order to work with you to create the life that you want to live. Stefanie is a registered psychotherapist and certified life coach and utilizes skills from both areas to work through those difficulties. We also offer flexible scheduling times such as weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Are you looking to make some positive changes in your life? Are you tired of being stuck in a rut? If you are struggling with life transitions, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety or depression we provide a warm environment to explore those struggles in order to work with you to create the life that you want to live. Stefanie is a registered psychotherapist and certified life coach and utilizes skills from both areas to work through those difficulties. We also offer flexible scheduling times such as weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Supportive Family Services is a group practice for adults, children, and youth, offering individual, family, and couple’s therapy. We focus on each client’s strengths, abilities, and feelings to help them move forward, create meaningful change, and work toward a happier life. Our team supports relationship and behavioural concerns, academic challenges, and stressful life situations. Services are offered in English and Spanish, with most insurance plans providing coverage for our services and reduced‑fee options through our internship program.
Supportive Family Services is a group practice for adults, children, and youth, offering individual, family, and couple’s therapy. We focus on each client’s strengths, abilities, and feelings to help them move forward, create meaningful change, and work toward a happier life. Our team supports relationship and behavioural concerns, academic challenges, and stressful life situations. Services are offered in English and Spanish, with most insurance plans providing coverage for our services and reduced‑fee options through our internship program.
Brittney Rossi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BASc, EMDRIA
12 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you experiencing burnout due to narcissistic abuse, co-dependency, people-pleasing or workplace bullying? Are you a couple seeking support with communication, conflict, connection, intimacy, and rekindling positive vibes in your relationship? As an RP with extensive lived experience, I can support you through this journey. Sitting side by side with my clients through this rollercoaster we call life is my purpose. Insight, growth, self-development, self-awareness, empowerment, other-awareness and resourcefulness are the fruits of therapy with me. I provide EMDR Therapy to individuals for affair recovery and relational trauma.
Are you experiencing burnout due to narcissistic abuse, co-dependency, people-pleasing or workplace bullying? Are you a couple seeking support with communication, conflict, connection, intimacy, and rekindling positive vibes in your relationship? As an RP with extensive lived experience, I can support you through this journey. Sitting side by side with my clients through this rollercoaster we call life is my purpose. Insight, growth, self-development, self-awareness, empowerment, other-awareness and resourcefulness are the fruits of therapy with me. I provide EMDR Therapy to individuals for affair recovery and relational trauma.
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Are you depressed and/or anxious? Are you suffering from low self-esteem? Are you experiencing relationship problems? Do you procrastinate and are unable to motivate yourself? Do you need someone to talk to? At the Mor Centre we recognize that getting through college and university poses many difficult challenges that might interfere with academic success and functioning in everyday life. We provide a professional and supportive environment helping our clients develop resiliency, problem solving skills, and the achievement of personal goals through individual and group counseling, career counseling, and mastering learning skills.
Are you depressed and/or anxious? Are you suffering from low self-esteem? Are you experiencing relationship problems? Do you procrastinate and are unable to motivate yourself? Do you need someone to talk to? At the Mor Centre we recognize that getting through college and university poses many difficult challenges that might interfere with academic success and functioning in everyday life. We provide a professional and supportive environment helping our clients develop resiliency, problem solving skills, and the achievement of personal goals through individual and group counseling, career counseling, and mastering learning skills.
Karrela is a Registered Clinical and School Psychologist in Ontario. Karrela has extensive experience from having served as an integral member of an interdisciplinary diagnostic team at TRC, Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Karrela is a Psychologist with the Toronto District School Board and Owner of Kids Psychological Centre (KPC) . KPC strives to support the well-being of children & adolescents by providing assessments that reveal the unique profile of each child & adolescent and recommendations, interventions, and consultation to support/enhance their every day functioning at home and school.
Karrela is a Registered Clinical and School Psychologist in Ontario. Karrela has extensive experience from having served as an integral member of an interdisciplinary diagnostic team at TRC, Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Karrela is a Psychologist with the Toronto District School Board and Owner of Kids Psychological Centre (KPC) . KPC strives to support the well-being of children & adolescents by providing assessments that reveal the unique profile of each child & adolescent and recommendations, interventions, and consultation to support/enhance their every day functioning at home and school.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues? At Positive Kids, we understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle. That’s why we’ve created a nurturing space to help children and teens develop critical life skills, in the following areas: self-control, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. These children ultimately become independent, confident, inquisitive, enthusiastic, responsible and compassionate adults in later years.
Does your child need support navigating challenges like ADHD, behavioural concerns, hyperactivity, motivation, decision-making, focus, aggression, shyness, or other social-emotional issues? At Positive Kids, we understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle. That’s why we’ve created a nurturing space to help children and teens develop critical life skills, in the following areas: self-control, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. These children ultimately become independent, confident, inquisitive, enthusiastic, responsible and compassionate adults in later years.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves yet still carries a desire for growth and change. They have become aware of the weight of their inner world and want to understand it more deeply. They may be dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, or they may feel numb or pulled in too many directions.
They come to therapy not to be told what to do, but to be met with care, respect, and genuine interest in their story. They want a space where their experiences make sense, where their emotions are welcomed rather than judged, and where change can unfold at a safe and comfortable pace.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves yet still carries a desire for growth and change. They have become aware of the weight of their inner world and want to understand it more deeply. They may be dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, or they may feel numb or pulled in too many directions.
They come to therapy not to be told what to do, but to be met with care, respect, and genuine interest in their story. They want a space where their experiences make sense, where their emotions are welcomed rather than judged, and where change can unfold at a safe and comfortable pace.
I am honoured to offer service to you in Spanish or English under an approved supervisor. Please know you are welcome just as you are – in this precise moment. Together, we can co-explore your unique journey, the impact of your experiences, and possibilities going forward, within a safe, open, nonjudgemental setting. I am committed to walking beside you without wavering, while appreciating you as a whole, complex, individual holding innate resources and strengths for your own growth. I strive towards providing culturally responsive service to you rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and feminist principles.
I am honoured to offer service to you in Spanish or English under an approved supervisor. Please know you are welcome just as you are – in this precise moment. Together, we can co-explore your unique journey, the impact of your experiences, and possibilities going forward, within a safe, open, nonjudgemental setting. I am committed to walking beside you without wavering, while appreciating you as a whole, complex, individual holding innate resources and strengths for your own growth. I strive towards providing culturally responsive service to you rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and feminist principles.
Members of FLEX Psychology's Psychoeducational Clinic have been supporting learners for over 15 years and have become one of the most referred to clinics in Ontario by independent schools and allied health professionals. FLEX assessments integrate a full range of psychoeducational testing and a thorough examination of your and your child's social and emotional well being. We look at the whole learner, focusing not only on identifying areas of concern, but better understanding a learners strengths. By focusing on a strengths based approach, we can help build an approach to learning that can move all students forward.
Members of FLEX Psychology's Psychoeducational Clinic have been supporting learners for over 15 years and have become one of the most referred to clinics in Ontario by independent schools and allied health professionals. FLEX assessments integrate a full range of psychoeducational testing and a thorough examination of your and your child's social and emotional well being. We look at the whole learner, focusing not only on identifying areas of concern, but better understanding a learners strengths. By focusing on a strengths based approach, we can help build an approach to learning that can move all students forward.
Dr. Susan Walker Kennedy is a registered psychologist in private practice providing comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, parenting plans (custody/access assessments) and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. She fosters well-being through compassionate and empathic therapy and counselling. Dr. Walker Kennedy has extensive clinical experience regarding the impact that separation and divorce has on families.
Dr. Susan Walker Kennedy is a registered psychologist in private practice providing comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, parenting plans (custody/access assessments) and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. She fosters well-being through compassionate and empathic therapy and counselling. Dr. Walker Kennedy has extensive clinical experience regarding the impact that separation and divorce has on families.
At CBM, we provide psychological and counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families struggling with any number of challenging situations. Our multicultural and integrated team is made up of highly trained and qualified mental health and educational professionals, with many years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Our range of services include psycho-educational and psychological assessments (for children, adolescents & adults), individual counselling/psychotherapy, play therapy, art therapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
At CBM, we provide psychological and counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families struggling with any number of challenging situations. Our multicultural and integrated team is made up of highly trained and qualified mental health and educational professionals, with many years of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Our range of services include psycho-educational and psychological assessments (for children, adolescents & adults), individual counselling/psychotherapy, play therapy, art therapy, couples counselling and family therapy.
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How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.