Therapists Beginning With M in Ontario

***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I am a client-centered, trauma-informed practicing queer social worker. I specialize in clinical practice; as well as, connecting my clients to appropriate community services and supports. I am committed to serving diverse communities as a social worker and advocate. I specialize in aiding LQBTQ2s communities with a focus on folks who identify as transgender and non-binary. Moreover, I have years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, dual diagnosis, mental health, specifically mood disorders, and trauma.

FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: I passionately and unconditionally inspire you to explore your inner world, so that you can discover and convey YOUR uniqueness and potential to daily life.

I am a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW), and a member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I am a Master of Social Work graduate of McMaster University. I have seven years of professional experience in providing support and counseling services to children, adolescences, family, couples, international students, newcomers/ immigrants, and those who experienced incurable illness and accidents. I am experienced in using Cognitive-Behavioural and Empathy Approaches. Also, I can provide services in both Mandarin and English.

For June/JulyI have paused taking new clients. Feel free to check back in August 2022 re daytime sessions. I offer a comfortable, supportive, and non-judgmental space to talk things through, make sense of your feelings, and build on your coping strategies. I support people with understanding their wants/needs, setting boundaries, and recognizing and working through the impacts of childhood experiences. As people understand themselves better, they can make changes in their lives to feel more confident, grounded, and in control. If you're wondering if I might be the right therapist for you, reach out to book a free mini phone session

Life often presents itself as a series of changes. Some of these changes lift us up, and some challenge us. If you are feeling unsettled by stresses in your life, wondering how to achieve more balance, meaning and purpose, counselling may help.

Do you have concerns that your child is overly anxious, suffering from low mood, exhibiting aggressive behaviour or experiencing anger? Are they struggling with low self-esteem, emotional regulation or having school related difficulties? Do you want a more positive parent child relationship, improved parenting effectiveness, communication or behaviour management? It can be incredibly difficult to witness your child struggling and to be unsure how to best support their overall mental health. Know that you are not alone. I have been delivering successful outcomes for children, youth, and families for over 20 years.

My approach to therapy is humanistic and client-centered, meaning I seek to empower you with the capacity to discover your own strength and resilience in the face of your challenges. I incorporate tenets from a variety of modalities including narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and mindfulness interventions, as we work together to determine a fitting path for you. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process, and strive to cultivate a trusting, respectful, strong therapeutic alliance.

I am a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who has worked in hospital and community based settings for over 30 years. I offer a safe, respectful and compassionate space in which to see adult individuals, couples and groups. Our work together will help you cope with life's painful challenges from the past and present, shift negative patterns into healthy ones, boost your self esteem and build resilience. I also specialize in providing clinical supervision to both qualifying and experienced registered psychotherapists in individual and small group formats. All are welcome.

Within my practice I welcome adolescents, adults, couples and groups. My therapeutic approach is tailored to the specific needs of my clients, as opposed to a prescriptive pre-determined formula. I work with people with varied backgrounds and life experiences. Each client; be they a family, a couple or an individual is treated with respect and viewed as unique. My approach is positive, collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental, and is aimed at supporting clients to explore, understand and to move towards different more desirable outcomes.

Problems in life can be overwhelming and sometimes everyone needs support. I work with individuals and couples who want to improve communication, learn to disagree productively, deepen intimacy in relationships, and work through grief. Discounted rate for students.

What if you could live a life without such intense emotional pain? To the outside world, you seem to be functioning well. Maybe you put on a smile and go through the motions to get through everyday life, but your inner world tells a different story. Each day may feel like a struggle because low mood or memories from the past seem to be a dark cloud that follows you everywhere you go. With specialties in trauma and PTSD, depression, and addiction, I understand that behaviours are often a way of coping with intense pain. My goal is to help you feel like you can cope with life again.

Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Struggling to cope? It is not always easy to reach out for help, but you have already taken the first step by finding yourself on this website. My name is Kelsey and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker who is experienced in providing consultation, assessment, and treatment to adolescents and adults. I have experience working with a number of presenting difficulties and take on a compassion-focused and goal-oriented approach when working with clients, while also flexibly using other approaches if deemed helpful.

Addictions can tear families apart. I am an Interventionist and I am here to help. I have a wealth of knowledge and life experience that allows me to help families transition from the chaos created by addiction and addictive behaviours of a loved one, towards a new beginning and a healthier family life style for everyone. I will guide and support you through the intervention process, helping your loved one get the help he/she needs and provide continuing care and support for families and friends.

Video/phone counselling available in these challenging times. As we move through life, it's easy to get caught up taking care of everything and everyone at the exclusion of ourselves - yet caring for ourselves and our emotional well-being is the critical first step to having fulfilling and loving relationships. When we neglect ourselves, too often we are left feeling anxious, depressed, exhausted, or resentful. My passion is people. Listening, understanding and reflecting. Getting to the core of their needs and helping them glimpse courageously inside. With a dash of humour! Empowering!

After 30-years of global leadership experience in the financial markets using coaching as a management tool, I now help others to navigate the world of work. We spend around 60% of our weekday waking hours working, and I often come across common pain points among clients. Do my talents, needs, and purpose align with the job requirements and organizational values? How can I maintain my energy while working remotely? Am I delivering quickly, and am I agile enough for a rapidly changing market place (imposter syndrome)? I don't have authority over the human resources I need to do my job- it's a nightmare trying to organize them.

I have had the privilege of listening to clients’ stories in a therapeutic setting for over 10 years. I provide a space where you will experience my gentle facilitation and calm temperament. My goal is to meet you where you are at, as you explore a path that is right for you. My ambition is to help clients to engage with their resiliency, foster personal agency, and become aware of the natural supports within themselves and their lives. Establishing a safe, supportive relationship with clients is my priority. My skill set is well suited to both young people and adults who face anxiety.

If you have been struggling to find your voice, afraid to express your authentic feelings and connect with your truth; I can help you identify, understand and work through barriers that keep you stuck. You don't have to keep repeating old, unproductive or harmful patterns. Therapy can help you regain your power, identify what's keeping you stuck and help you enjoy renewed relationships with family, friends and co-workers. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, loss, separation, divorce; abuse, family and work pressures, contribute to disharmony, imbalance, confusion and stress.

I provide you with a safe space to feel heard and supported while navigating life’s challenges towards achieving your goals. I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify their needs and opportunities for growth. You are the expert of your experience, and I will join you where you are at and help you progress towards where you want to be. I believe everyone has the potential to achieve their personal best in health and wellbeing.

I have worked within school psychology and have provided counselling to children and families for more than 20 years. I hold a Masters of Education- Counselling Psychology. I am also a practicing Psychologist and a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I have a strong background in psychological testing and counselling.

No counsellor is the right fit for everyone, I know. In the past decade I have learned that my approach is often a good fit for people who seek healing after trauma (long past and recent events), and I have a special interest in supporting those healing in the wake of traumatic bereavement. I also work with individuals and couples who find that their day-to-day routines are simply not working anymore, sometimes because of a loss or a change in circumstance and other times because their entire sense of self is in transition. If you are asking "who am I now?" or "how do I live with this?" my services may be a good fit.