Optima Therapists in Yarker, ON

Reaching out is a challenge - you've made it to this point, which is a big step! I tailor sessions to each individual's needs/goals - no one fits into a box - my job is to provide you with the resources and coping skills you are looking for and provide a safe and comfortable environment to do so. Being vulnerable is difficult, but it does get easier!

Accepting new clients - Having been in therapy myself, I know how amazing it feels to find someone who you can connect with, trust, and can help you overcome your struggles. No matter what you're going through – big problems, a tough life event, or anything else – I'm here to help you out. Let's work together to turn your tough times into steps that lead you to a calm and strong life. There's no problem too big or too small – I'm here to help you find your way and make sure you're not stuck because of your troubles.

Now Accepting New Clients! You're a woman in your 20's or 30's with ADHD and/or anxiety. You have difficulty regulating big emotions, have a really hard time saying "no", or saying what you truly mean. You're exhausted from putting on a "mask" to get through each day, being a chameleon in order to not let anybody down. You have a hard time making decisions, and feel like your body is stuck in fight-or-flight. You've tried all the things - exercise, meditation, affirmations, daily planners - but nothing seems to help. It's starting to impact your most important relationships - be it romantically, with family, friends, school or work.

Currently unable to take new clients. Will revisit in July 2024. I want to welcome you warmly to considering services of psychotherapy. When people are having a difficult time, or looking for ways to improve their lives, choosing a therapist can be a difficult process. My approach aims to identify, clarify and resolve issues in a supportive, collaborative, and caring way. During these very challenging times my clinic continues to provide support to clients via telephone and virtual video sessions. Any inquiry is welcomed. Service fees are 100% covered for eligible Veterans and Indigenous people across Canada.

As a therapist featured on Psychology Today, I am deeply committed to facilitating positive change and growth in the lives of my clients. My journey in the field of psychology has been driven by a profound passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional and mental well-being. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that every person has the capacity for resilience and personal growth, regardless of the challenges they face. I approach therapy with a holistic and client-centered perspective, recognizing that each individual is unique and deserving of personalized care.

If you are feeling scared, anxious, depressed, angry, burned out or hopeless, then this is the right first step on the path of healing. Often we have tried to manage things alone, finding ways to cope but it isn't making a dent in our day to day lives. Past trauma, challenging relationships and unresolved issues can eat away at us, robbing us of a peaceful and fulfilling life. You may want to find relief from your emotional pain and the accompanying stress so you can feel better, have deeper clarity and be able to move forward in life.

My name is Meagan Bowman. I am a registered Social Worker (RSW) and am affiliated with the Ontario Association of Social Workers. I have over 7 years of experience working with folks experiencing issues such as, but not limited to relationship problems, stress, mood disorders, panic and anxiety, mental illness, difficulty with life transitions, substance use, or low self-esteem. My work emphasizes the importance of love, connection, authenticity, and our relationship with our body. I help you (re)connect with yourself, overcome burnout or stress, and help you learn to live a balanced, empowered, and meaningful life.

I hope to create a nurturing and welcoming space where we grow together in our therapeutic alliance while fostering connection and vulnerability to support your journey of healing and personal development. With genuine care and curiosity, we'll explore the depths of your mind, heart, and spirit. This is your journey and I'm here to offer support, and guidance as you uncover your inner strength to create the life that you desire and deserve and to let of what no longer serves you

Accepting NEW patients! I speak Cantonese, Mandarin and English. I provide counselling to children, youth and adults via secure video and phone calls. I view mental health as a cardiologist views heart health – a vital part of living! I am passionate about healing and helping you live your best life. I enjoy working with individuals with concerns related to any life challenges experienced that prevent you from living your best life, including: trauma, attachment, addiction, grief, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, BPD and psychosis. I also work with a team of therapists, dietitians and naturopaths.

Welcome! You may be reading my profile as you are someone who is feeling generally low, but uncertain why. You may have noticed you tend to avoid overwhelming emotions and doom scroll to distract yourself. You may be someone who loves to help others but you struggle with your own needs. You may have a longing to get to know yourself. You have arrived at a place that welcomes it all. I aspire for you to feel understood and for you to have compassionate understanding of yourself. I will invite you to be curious of your emotions and how they feel in your body, so you can learn to meet your own needs in a new way.

If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.

Hello! Is worry or stress making your life difficult and unhappy? I’m a therapist with 20+ years of experience in supporting clients with various needs. My main area of expertise is addressing all types of anxiety including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, the anxiety related to parenting, and others. My expertise includes a focus on allergy related anxiety with experience supporting the allergy community as a therapist, and as an allergy parent. Anxiety can be overwhelming and debilitating, but it doesn’t have to be.

Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, grief, or depression? Have you experienced trauma or abuse? Are you a first responder or front-line worker who is exposed to long-term stress? The difficulties that we experience in life directly impact our ability to thrive. Taking the first steps to heal are difficult - I am here to help.

L’équilibre dans la vie est quelque chose que nous recherchons . Cependant, il est n’est pas toujours facile de le trouver et parfois on a besoin d’un peu d’aide pour y arriver. Mon rôle est de vous appuyer tout au long de ce chemin durant lequel pour pourrez non seulement trouver une meilleure façon de comprendre vos émotions et vos expériences. Je travaille depuis plusieurs années avec des familles au niveau des besoins en santé mentale mais surtout des questions liées a la culture, la stigmatisation et l’equite. Mon approche est sensible à la culture et axee sur le bien- être. Vous n'etes pas seul.

practicing psychotherapy, clinical supervision, life coaching, consultation, training, and counselling through individual, couple family, and group formats. expertise in imental health (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma); addictions (substances, problem gambling, eating, sex, and internet); concurrent disorders; developmental disability (ASD, MID, LD, ADHD, ODD); dual diagnosis; rehabilitation (MVA, WSIB, OWN, LTD, RTW, mTBI, and traumatic injuries); chronic illness (chronic pain and other chronic medical conditions); return to work, parenting (child and youth); couples and marital relationship, personal wellbeing/development.

30 years of experience working with children ages 5-25 years. I am honest, calm, fair, and a nonjudgmental therapist able to create real and meaningful relationships with children, youth, and their parents. I am a caring, fair, and a results-oriented type of person. I enjoy building a relationship that is honest, fair, empathetic, and positive for my clients because I firmly believe that it is through a supportive and non-judgmental relationship that the healing begins and therapeutic results are delivered. My goal is to help the child heal and learn how to cope with their thoughts and emotions

Are you or your teenager struggling with anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder? Have you been drinking or abusing drugs in an effort to self-medicate? Do you need help managing stress, chronic pain, or the effects of trauma? You can identify the emotions that are holding you back and learn to cope successfully. If you need help recovering from difficult childhood experiences, sexual abuse, or other forms of trauma, contact me to get the help that you or your child need. Together, we will work on building your strengths, gaining insights, and building the coping skills that help you build a better life.

My aim is to help move clients from a place of stress, hurt, and suffering to a place of increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and strength. I strongly believe that each client has the answers for a healthier, happier, and meaningful life within themselves. My role as a therapist is to help you discover these "answers" and help you put them into place. I tend to support youth and adults who are experiencing various life stressors; persons with symptoms of anxiety or low mood and self-esteem; persons struggling with emotional regulation; and persons who wish to move from floundering in their lives to flourishing.

I am a Registered Social Worker and a virtual counselor in Ontario. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Psychology, a Master of Education, and a Master of Social Work. I provide strength-based therapy services for children, young adults, individuals, couples, and families using an anti-oppressive, integrated approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. There are so many changes that happen as families grow and develop with the passing years, and I’m here to help with these transitions. For over twenty years I have worked in a variety of settings with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief