Online Counselling for M8X

Viktor Frankl said: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Therapy isn't about getting the right answer, it's about making choices that move you forward. Many aspects of life are out of our control. If we focus on our decisions, we'll find greater contentment. Little shifts make a big difference. In my office, laughter, cursing, crying or yelling are welcome. I have curious questions, off-the-wall metaphors, and shift gears as required.

You look around the crowded room full of friends, family, colleagues or strangers and think to yourself… How do they make it look so easy? Why can't I find that happiness within myself and surrounded by others? I know I have; it is part of the human experience to feel uncertain or lost at some point in our lives. Whether that be trauma from childhood or the present day, anxiety, depression, a breakup, marital stress or grief - I commend you for making it here onto my profile and courageously taking that first step.

NIHB funding approved. Now accepting remote and in-person clients in Toronto at Islington and Bloor! Also offering in-home sessions and canine assisted counselling. I believe in building on the strengths my clients bring to me by improving their lives and removing barriers such as anxiety, depression and emotional conflict. I have family members who have experienced Schizophrenia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression and Anxiety. My clients have areas to improve upon and they are seeking better connections with friends, loved ones and family. I believe in personal growth and lifelong learning. Clinical supervision available as well.

I can help with anxiety, perfectionism, chronic illness, grief, and more. I'm a Certified Grief Counselling Specialist with a Master’s degree in Health and a Master's in Counselling Psychology, and my interests in mental and physical health come together to help you cope, create life balance, and teach you how to put your needs first. I use a goal-directed approach to identify your needs and take an integrative approach of different theories and techniques to find the best fit for you. I can also help with stress, self-esteem, life transitions, depression, and relationships.

Do you feel like you're perpetually in fight or flight mode? Do do you feel stuck, shut down or unmotivated? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you experiencing low energy, tension or physical ailments? Are you wondering how you can feel more peace, confidence and vitality? Now, more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and uncertain about what they need to do to feel better. Ignoring your needs can lead to long-term mental and physical illness. We believe in you and your ability to reconnect with authentic self, restore balance in your mind and body and find your desired quality of life.

Life can be challenging, especially when we experience stressors which can get in the way of us reaching our fullest potential. Whether you are struggling with negative thoughts, distressing emotions, a difficult relationship or making sense of the events in your life. You may find yourself repeating behaviours you are unhappy with, but struggle to break the pattern. No matter how big or small the problem, through therapy one can gain skills to navigate these difficult times.

Are you grieving something or someone? Have you recently experienced the death of someone close to you and find yourself unable to comprehend the seemingly contradictory and confusing feelings around your loss? Or perhaps you are here because you are so tense you feel knots in your stomach and your daily stress is so overwhelming you aren't sure how to cope anymore? Perhaps you have constant thoughts circling in your mind, preventing you from getting a good night's sleep because you visualize all possible negative outcomes coming your way.

Welcome! I am a social worker / psychotherapist with over twenty years' experience in hospital and outpatient settings working with adults (age 18+). If you live anywhere in Ontario, I can support you in overcoming depression, anxiety, difficulties with self-esteem, trauma, sleep problems and managing chronic pain. I have guided hundreds of clients in shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and emotional / behavioural responses, managing stress and developing a more effective, self-affirming approach to everyday life. Engage your inner wisdom and strength and learn skills to promote emotional healing and in making positive change!

Do you feel like you need someone you can talk to? Someone who will listen to you? Someone to have an open conversation with? Someone to support you? In my experience, I have gained an appreciation for how complex life can be and how overwhelming it can feel. I am here to listen and to support you with no concern ever considered “too small” or “insignificant”.

Are you ambitious and driven, but doubting every step that you take? Are you struggling to feel worthy and fulfilled? It might not feel like it, but you're not alone. We live in a culture of "hustle and grind", one that tells us to keep pushing through, to "pull ourselves up by our bootstraps" and stop complaining. You might be looking around at your peers and colleagues and thinking that you’re the only one who's struggling to feel confident, to move forward towards your goals, and to feel worthy, whole, and happy in your life, relationships, and career.

Welcome! I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist. I consider it a privilege to come alongside individuals, couples and families at times of stress and transition, providing a safe and respectful space in which to explore change. Having been through a few of life's transitions myself, I bring care, compassion and respect to my work, recognizing that it takes courage to seek help. I am equipped with many types of therapy, and draw on them all as they relate to client's struggles. We will collaboratively identify themes which may be blocking forward movement, finding strategies for change.

Are you finding it difficult to make sense of yourself, others, and the world around you? Is the noise in your head causing you to feel confused, overwhelmed, and lost? Have you found it challenging to understand traumatic experiences or stressful life events? Are you struggling to find joy? Life is beyond our control and that can feel overwhelming. Mood, anxiety, and stress symptoms can leave us feeling stuck, helpless, and hopeless which can have a negative impact on our relationships, education, career, personal growth, and daily functioning. Without support, we can feel alone, frustrated, dissatisfied, and confused.

I am a mental health professional with more than 10 years of experience. I graduated from The Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy (TIRP). I completed Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology and a 2-year post diploma program in Clinical Sexology. I work with individuals and couples from different backgrounds. I am here to help you cope with your various struggles, in the context of relationships, past experiences, social and cultural backgrounds. If you need help to heal from trauma, gain more awareness, regulate your emotions, explore your needs, and build more meaningful connections with yourself and others - I am here.

Psychotherapy can be helpful to you whether you experience challenges with severe mental illness or addiction, or difficulties coping with the challenges of life. You may notice that it is getting more and more difficult to manage the day-to-day responsibilities and meet your goals in life. You may not be meeting the expectations that you have for yourself and feel discouraged to even try anymore. You may experience difficulty accepting certain transitions and events in your life. You may be frustrated and exhausted feeling stuck in a cycle of behavioural, mental and emotional challenges that seem to get worse.

Accepting New Clients - No Waitlist! When you feel stuck, we can help. At LifeCycle Counselling we recognize how difficult it is to take the first step towards therapy, speak about your difficulties and explore uncomfortable emotions. We are a BIPOC clinic in the GTA that is culturally sensitive. We use client-centered approaches as it is LifeCycles top priority to empower you for you! We understand that everyone has their own battles. We are a team of psychotherapists, who specialize in various areas and offer treatment using evidence-based approaches. You can read each of the therapist’s bio on our website lifecyclecounselling.ca

Are you interested in exploring your mood related issues? Are you tired of feeling anxious? Have you experienced a traumatic event, which keeps haunting you? I offer psychological assessments and therapy to adolescents and adults to assist with various issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, phobias, anger, trauma, substance abuse, chronic health issues, and other concerns.

Do you feel that you are living for others? Are you emotionally and physically burnt out from being a caregiver? Caregiver stress can result in depression, anger, anxiety, grief, isolation and can even manifest in physical illness. Caring for your own emotional and physical well-being is just as important as supporting your loved ones. I can help to relieve your mental burden so that you can continue supporting others.

You might be feeling hurt, angry, and uncertain after being betrayed by someone close to you. Are you struggling with sexual concerns that are affecting your relationships, causing you to feel disconnected from your partner, and alone? When we are faced with feelings of distrust, resentment, guilt, or shame, the hope for change can seem far away. Therapy can provide a safe place for you to identify these feelings, identify the root causes, and feel empowered.

If you choose to work with me I will strive to create a safe, respectful and meaningful relationship with you. I will listen carefully, with empathy and without judgement. Sometimes I ask a lot of questions in order to understand, to the best of my ability, what things are like for you. In working together to help me understand your story, usually what happens is that things start to make more sense for you too. Confusion often gives way to clarity. Feelings such as anxiety, anger, depression and isolation often subside as well.