Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Ontario

I want to congratulate you on taking the first step toward healing. My approach as a therapist is person-centred, and I work with individuals to create a plan that is tailored to their specific needs. Having been trained in EMDR therapy, I tend to work from that lens which allows me the ability to pull from various therapies such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused therapy, among others, To ensure that I provide the best possible care I can for my clients.

In a world that sometimes feels overwhelming and isolating, I believe in creating a safe harbour where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear or hesitation. I am dedicated to providing a warm and accepting space where we can work through your struggles and emotions together to foster self-acceptance, growth, and healing. I use a holistic, trauma-informed, and client-centred approach to help you discover your strengths, embrace your vulnerabilities, and build the life you truly desire.

Are you or someone you love struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, or lack of motivation? Are you or your loved ones dealing with relationship difficulties and would like to develop tools and skills to both cope with the now and move forward? I connect with clients with the belief that everyone has both immense strengths that they've already used to solve past problems in their lives, and a capacity to learn new ways of understanding their own lives, their own mind and beliefs, and their own way of acting.

The main client issues I focus on are: depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, and/or trauma. I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for individuals to share, engage in self-exploration, build resilience, and live freely. It is important that my sessions feel like a collaboration with my clients, where together we outline and work to achieve their goals. Under these conditions, I can help clients recognize, accept, regulate, and transform the "negative" emotions that stem from the issues above.

Now offering EMDR Intensives - Ms. Alisha Mann is a Registered Psychotherapist, with training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Alisha has a Master of Arts in Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) through the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO). She utilizes an open, respectful, and mindful approach when working with individuals from all walks of life. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently.

Do you struggle with a sense of self and lost joy affecting your day-to-day life and relationships? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by not finding the purpose and motivation of your life? Does it affect your personal and professional life? Do you wonder if you have it in you to feel better? Now more than ever, people feel uncertain about finding their place in life, navigating through losses or finding their inner self. Are you wrestling to find a safe and healthy attachment to people, things or situations?

Sometimes life can feel complicated. So you are not alone if you are needing help. Countless things happen that interrupt our ability to be happy and be free. My passion is to help you to live a more meaningful and satisfying life in healthy ways. This may begin with the relationship you have with yourself or with others in your life. I have a particular interest in working with clients looking to go deeper into their spirituality in discovering their meaning and purpose for their lives.

As a therapist, I believe that providing clients with a nonjudgmental, supportive, and safe environment encourages self-awareness, self-exploration, and self-compassion while working together as a team when exploring their life challenges. As a bicultural woman, mother, and wife, I find managing too many roles and responsibilities challenging, which can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. I can assist you in navigating these challenges while remaining focused and engaged, working towards and achieving your life goals and authentic self.

Have you been looking to enhance your life and better manage stressors? Would you benefit from someone to support you while you navigate the difficulties you currently face? I strive to nurture safety and vulnerability in my clients so they are able to work through their emotional pain, defuse from their negative thoughts, develop coping skills and care for their overall mental health. I have experience working with women and men; teens, millennial and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, narcissistic parents or partners, and borderline personality disorder.

As your therapist, I will continuously strive to cultivate an authentic connection with you based on trust, empathy, and compassion using a trauma-and-violence informed lens. I believe that by understanding your experiences I can best support you to achieve your goals. My aim is to work in collaboration with you, while holding a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to share your experiences. I view therapy as you being the driver, and myself being a passenger working alongside you.

If you are struggling with overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, trauma, or marginalization, you may find hope and empowerment through therapy. As a queer, non-binary therapist, I focus on social justice and how oppression can both impact you and be resisted on a personal level. I will support you to work with overwhelming emotions so that they don’t control you or damage your relationships, and instead guide you towards a more fulfilling life. Through a supportive and collaborative relationship, we can deeply understand your experiences, help you heal from their impacts, and work towards your hopes for your life.

The team at A Mindful Change all share the same values, passion and commitment to support those we work with from a compassionate, non-judgmental and mindful stance. We welcome clients from diverse gender identities, sexual orientation and racial and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to delivering evidence-based practices from an Anti-Oppressive lens, recognizing that many of the best treatments available were not designed for the diverse communities we serve. We are focused on maintaining competence with ongoing intensive training and supervision to ensure that we provide the best treatment we can.

My mission is to create a non-judgmental, collaborative space where you can authentically be yourself. With a mental health nursing background, I have gained an appreciation for the complexities of the human condition. Because of this experience, I bring a unique perspective to understand your needs and how we can collaboratively explore your obstacles and work towards solutions. As your therapist, my role is that of a guide, to walk alongside you as you navigate your own path toward growth. Together, we will foster resilience, develop coping strategies, and uncover the strengths you may not yet realize you have within you.

I’m an experienced Social Worker who supports my clients when they are feeling uncertain about how to move forward in life. Clients often come to me worried about their future, focused on past choices, or concerned that they aren’t where they are “supposed” to be. This may be due to unexpected changes or anticipated transitions.

At Galbraith Counselling and Therapy we provide youth (12+), individual, and couples counselling. We work with many different issues including anxiety, depression and trauma, as well as relationship struggles, stress, and issues at work/school. We will work to find the best therapist to support you in your healing. We are passionate about what we do and believe together we will work towards healing so you can move forward in the best possible way!

I work with individuals in a reflective and warm approach, helping them navigate life’s stressors and boost their resilience. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals in helping them identify underlying mindsets (ie. perfectionism, low self-esteem, “imposter syndrome”) and habits that hold them back. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I am committed to providing evidence-based treatments, tailored to the individual’s goals and needs, and doing so through a safe and trauma-informed lens.

As a neurodivergent person with ADHD myself, I know some of the difficulties you may face. If you have ADHD and/or are Autistic, you’ve probably spent many years trying to fight your own brain and force yourself to act “normal,” but find this never works in the long run. Or perhaps you have someone in your life who is neurodivergent, and are struggling meet their needs and your own. You may experience painful emotions, difficulty understanding yourself, and frustrating personal relationships. Navigating life can be overwhelming when you're neurodivergent, but I firmly believe there is hope, and I want you to feel hopeful too.

I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I have experience providing comprehensive diagnostic assessments and evidence-based treatment for an array of mental health concerns. My primary focus is in anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, excessive worry) and anxiety-related concerns (e.g., OCD, hoarding and severe clutter, perfectionism, depression). I use a trauma-informed cognitive-behavioural approach and integrate additional techniques (e.g., mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills, and acceptance-based interventions) when appropriate.

As a therapist, I strive to provide empathic, non-judgmental support to you as you navigate life's many challenges. I see you as the expert in your own life, and as such I will take a collaborative approach to our work together. I have a special interest in working with clients struggling with weight-bias, self-esteem, and body-image issues, however I see clients with a wide array of concerns. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help clients achieve a sense of peace and safety in their bodies, minds, and relationships.