Therapists in Ontario

I am passionate about supporting children, youth, adults, and couples, and I strive to form a unique and special therapeutic relationship with each of my clients that fosters opportunities for meaningful change through exploration, reflection, acceptance, growth, and healing. Working from a psychodynamic, attachment-theory, and person-centered lens, I remain committed in being flexible in my approach for my clients. Whether it is trauma/stress related, mood disorders, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, life-transitions or other life stressors, I recognize each client brings with them their own experiences.

Cara Ryan is an empathetic, compassionate, and sympathetic individual with a passion for promoting mental health and well-being. Working from a person-centered and integrative approach to therapy, Cara strives to incorporate and draw on techniques from various modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based approaches to best suit your needs and goals. Cara’s areas of focus include helping all individuals aged 16 years and older experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, and life threatening or terminal illnesses.

Ashley focuses on spirituality and cultural identity when working with individuals from various walks of life. With a diverse background, including youth mental health, they integrate DBT and trauma-informed methods. Recognizing systemic influences on internalized oppression, Ashley prioritizes connection and robust therapeutic relationships. Apart from psychotherapy at BRI, Ashley, an end-of-life doula, offers expertise in bereavement and grief. Driven by a passion for positive change, they believe resilience is self-defined, supporting individuals to overcome challenges.

Ethan is deeply committed to his clients’ growth and transformation. His goal is to meet clients where they are and create a tailored experience that meets their individual needs. He considers himself a collaborative therapist, walking alongside clients to identify their strengths, passions, and goals. This strength-based and person-centered approach draws from various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy (FST), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, and aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS).

The Clinicians at GLCCS engage in continuing competence activities and offer strength-based, person-centered, solution focused, culturally aware, non-judgmental and anti-oppressive counselling to individuals, groups, children, youth, couples and families. All Clinicians are registered and are trained in various types of counselling modalities such as CBT, CPT, DBT, ACT, Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution Focused Therapy. The Clinician's hold additional certificates in mental health and addiction, trauma and attachment, and suicide intervention. We are also a positive space.

Are you feeling stressed or sad? Have you experienced a trauma, a difficult event, loss of a loved one, or some one on the job, or are you having difficulties with a relationship? Would you like to have relief from your emotional pain? Resolve past traumas? Discharge life stress issues? Would you like to have stronger self esteem, more self confidence, and increased productivity and satisfaction in life? Richer more satisfying relationships?

I believe every individual has the strength and resilience to cope with difficult situations. However, in times of difficulty, they need someone’s guidance to remind them who they are and what they are capable of. I am passionate about holistic wellness. The mind, body, and spirit, as well as mental well-being should be treated with grave importance. We continually make important decisions that will shape the way we live our lives; this pressure can take an enormous toll on our mental well-being. We can display that by stressing out or by developing unhealthy coping mechanisms. This is can be difficult to navigate.

I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with a degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work. I specialize in mental health and health, and I have 7 years of clinical experience providing therapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples and families who are faced with anxiety, depression, stress, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, mood dysregulation and much more. I understand the connection between the human mind and behaviours, and complex aspects of social development. There are potential explanations for our unhealthy thoughts and unhelpful behaviours which may be rooted in our social environments.

Are you feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, hopeless or like no one gets you? Are you stuck in a loop of unhelpful coping habits, worst-case thinking, or confusion? Are you hoping to move forward after experiencing a trauma? Maybe you don’t know what you’re going through or can’t find the words to express your struggles. Perhaps you’ve tried talk therapy and you’re finding it’s just not for you. If any of these sound like you, I’d love to help – let me introduce myself. I’m Kathryn – an art therapist and psychotherapist that takes a warm, creative and free flowing approach to therapy, where humour is always welcome!

Working together with each client from a holistic, biopsychosocial, Person-Centred perspective on health and wellness, it is my goal to help you achieve a state of higher wellbeing and grow into the best version of yourself -- beginning at the core with your thoughts and feelings. If you’re interested in working together, please send your name and contact information via e-mail and I will get you set up with a free 15 minute consultation from there.

Taking new clients - Evening & Weekend sessions. I understand, for some, the thought of attending therapy can bring about daunting feelings. In our time together, building a professional, and therapeutic relationship allows reflection upon your presenting concerns. As your psychotherapist, I will assist you to explore your experiences, by providing a safe space for you to develop a greater understanding and awareness of these concerns. This allows you to consider choices to develop meaningful changes in your life and/or within yourself.

I am a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist and Professional Art Therapist. I offer both talk and/or art therapy, you get a personalized treatment plan, according to your needs and goals. I utilize art as a means of holistic expression and believe in the potential for positive and continuous growth and change for everyone. I use art/talk therapy to explore/process unpack thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive space. My approach uses Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotions Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills. My thesis on ABI is published with American Art Therapy Association.

Life can bring with it successes and challenges; regardless of how we define it. Success allows for celebration while challenge allows for growth and opportunity to heal. We can experience a range of emotions including sadness, hurt, guilt, self-doubt, helplessness, hopelessness, anger, despair, anxiety, loneliness, and grief; which ultimately leave an impact on our well-being. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. YOU are enough and together we can heal. Therapy is exercise for our emotional well-being that kickstarts our journey of self-acceptance, autonomy, purpose in life, positive relations, and happiness.

Overwhelmed? Stressed? Anxiety? Are you or your child dealing with a life transition? I am hear to help understand your own journey and goals. Together we can think of creative solutions to over come difficult life situations and enjoy the process! I use different evidence based techniques such as Art Therapy, CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, mindfulness and movement based therapy to help you achieve your best and most enjoyable life.

Accepting New Clients - Are you stuck in an unhealthy pattern and can't seem to break free? Counseling can help you understand the root causes that keep you trapped in negative behavior and provide practical strategies to manage stressors in your daily life. If you're ready to work through your challenges and want support, don't hesitate to reach out to me. Booking an appointment is easy through our website at chettiarcounselling.ca.

Sometimes we go through hard things and don't know how to handle them or ourselves. Change is hard to make but possible and its easier to do when your being honest and with someone supporting and helping to navigate the things. If you want to do some digging, exploring yourself, connecting some dots, hearing strategies around your automatic responses to things I like to do that too. I support clients in learning about themselves and I especially enjoy working with clients who are diagnosed or suspect they have ADHD. The uniqueness connected with ADHD can be challenging at times but also be an amazing source of creativity!

There are times when life can seem overwhelming and difficult. You might be feeling stuck, struggling to deal with your emotions, or just be looking for some guidance. Being open to therapy is the first step and one of the most courageous decisions you can make. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to work through the challenges you are experiencing. I believe you are the expert of your life, and I want to support your recovery in any way I can.

It is a stressful and anxious time, post pandemic and we are all processing that in different ways. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 25 years experience working with individuals, couples, co-parents, children, teens and families. I have been a long-term foster parent to adolescents. I work with people of all ages. I have experience in education, private practice and non-profit sectors. My hours are quite flexible. I offer telephone, virtual and limited in person.

Loss, Grief, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Parenting Challenges and Relationship Conflicts impact self-esteem, identity and overall well- being. I support clients to make sense of their journey and to understand how their past experiences can influence their present challenges. I apply a person-centered approach in supporting both individuals and couples. My goal is to support you to learn new ways of coping, gain perspective on your life and develop insights that empower you to take the next steps on your path towards healing.