Positive Psychology Therapists in M6A

Anxiety can paralyze us. Strong emotions can turn our lives upside down. One sentence expressed in a moment of anger can lead to many moments of pain. Being human has never been an easy experience. In the context of increasing world turmoil financial hardship, and constant change being human has become exceedingly difficult for many. In our attempts to move forward, many of us rely on strategies we think ought to work, but in fact make things more complicated for us. In the midst of strong emotions, we try to avoid the situations and people that lead us to these experiences.

People just like you come to me struggling with relationships - you are trying to get your message across but its just not working, whatever you try you just keep getting caught in the same argument. Others come to me because depression, anxiety and stress is making it hard for them to cope. Whatever the challenge, my clients want a safe place to share their feelings - a judgement free zone, and new ways to cope with their struggles. I know being vulnerable is uncomfortable so I will give you the time you need to develop trust and feel comfortable with the therapy process.

Tania DaSilva holds an Honours Bachelors of Arts and Science Degree majoring in Psychology and Sociology, certifications in Cognitive Behavioural, Solution-Focused and Narrative Therapy, from OISE, University of Toronto, an Honours Advanced Child and Youth Care Diploma from Humber College, specializing in counselling, interventions, treatment and therapeutic activities. She is the Clinical Director of Behaviour Matters, author of Push for Happy, creator of Mindful Masters SEL Program and an on-air mental health media expert, seen in CTV, Global, Forbes, Toronto Star etc.

I believe in providing a warm, safe, compassionate environment for my clients. I meet clients where they are in their journey and provide a judgement free zone. Your life is important and only you can decide which path to take. I would be honouored to support you through the process.

I am passionate about supporting clients who are struggling with personal or relational challenges. I will help you to set attainable goals, highlighting the strengths you already possess and supporting you in developing a tool box of additional coping strategies. This work will improve your own day to day experience and allow your relationships to flourish. We will work together to navigate through the process of self discovery and help you overcome obstacles that are interfering with your goals.

Are you someone who is yearning to become their best selves in a safe, judgement-free environment. Sometimes it is important to feel heard and understood. I provide safety by creating a warm and emotionally engaged relationship where you are valued and respected. When dealing with overwhelming emotions, I want you to feel seen, heard and understood. I want to work with you to discover how past experiences have shaped who you are now. If you want help in leading you to self-discovery, I believe we all have the potential to make something constructive and meaningful with our life.

Help for rumination and worry, anger and anxiety, ADHD, OCD, emotion dysregulation, and overwhelm. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I work at a practice specializing in helping clients with issues related to anger and anxiety, including stress, overwhelm, rumination, relationship difficulties, and challenges in emotion regulation for adults, teens, and children. I've received extensive training and supervision in the practice of psychotherapy and my warm, sensitive, and easy-going approach helps me connect with many people.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Are you ready to make changes in your life or your relationship? Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns playing out in your life or with your partner? We all want and deserve to step out of the patterns that play out repeatedly in our lives, and I'm here to help. I help individuals and couples to understand how the pain they are experiencing fits into the context of their journey from childhood until the present moment. Together, we discern the patterns that emerge when we look at your life as a whole, and we establish new patterns to help you to achieve happiness.

Anxiety can paralyze us. Strong emotions can turn our lives upside down. One sentence expressed in a moment of anger can lead to many moments of pain. Being human has never been an easy experience. In the context of COVID, war, and financial hardship, being human has become exceedingly difficult for many. In our attempts to move forward, many of us rely on strategies we think ought to work, but in fact make things more complicated for us. In the midst of strong emotions, we try to avoid the situations and people that lead us to these experiences.

Coping on the surface, but secretly suffering something stressful, painful or anxiety provoking that makes you feel bad about yourself ? You might even feel silly or ashamed of whatever problem you ever habit of hiding. If you had a handle on this and could feel more in control of yourself and the life you are living, you’d get to live a better life, and a better version of you. Let’s cut to the chase. You’re hoping for help, not just a shoulder to cry on or a safe place to complain every week for the rest of your life. Because your hope needs direction and guidance and evidence of progress, or else you might give up along the way

Seeking help and finding the right therapist can be overwhelming especially if you are feeling out of balance, facing changes in relationships, managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, or if life has lost meaning for you. I work with clients to create strategies, develop tools, and uncover personal strengths that bring the healthy balance back into their lives. I bring a depth of experience from years of work in a tertiary mental health and addiction hospital in Toronto, Ontario. I am privileged to be a therapist. My clients describe me as "easy to connect, open, warm, genuine, real, and effective."

Remember: seeking psychotherapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Talking to a trauma specialist is a brave step toward recovery, and can strengthen your ability to help yourself. Life is a journey and I am here for you to help you with some road blocks on the way to your perfectly-balanced and happy life. You are not alone. I provide my therapy in two languages: English and Russian.

I have a formidable passion for helping you build and energize a joyful, loving & creative life. My clients are high functioning, gifted, and imaginative individuals, plus HSPs. I am naturally engaged, authentic & direct. Unlike therapists who are silent and write on a pad, aloof & distant, I listen with curiosity & empathy to provide ample feed-back when you request it. You will feel at ease. I will provide you with personalized therapy, using the best technique that can help you with imagination, intuition, warmth, & effectiveness from Narrative, image-based, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT therapies, & Mindfulness modalities.

Hi! I'm Sylvia. I work with Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), first generation Canadians reconciling immigrant parental values versus Canadian ones, women undergoing a period of peri and post partum concerns, bicultural couples, anxiety and trauma, specifically complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). I also work with teachers who are burnt out or dealing with compassion fatigue.

Are you dealing with ADHD, or experiencing anxiety, depression, or addiction? These challenges could be interconnected, impacting your daily life in significant ways. If you find yourself overwhelmed by numerous thoughts, difficulty in concentrating, impulsive behaviour, intrusive memories, or caught in the cycle of addiction - know that you deserve more than just survival; you deserve deep healing and real understanding.

It is my honor to sit in the passengers' seat while you control the steering wheel of your life. Despite all the chaos you may have been through, I firmly believe that you are the expert on you. With all that happens, sometimes we lose ourselves and live a life incongruent with our values. Naturally, we start to feel depressed, anxious, angry etc. I assist and empower your true essence in order for you to make life affirming decisions that align with your values, and ultimately live a wholehearted life. We surpass focusing on the issue that brought you in to therapy, to making and reaching life goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unmotivated, or disconnected from yourself and those around you? If yes, I understand you and I want to provide the support you need. We’ve all been there at some point in our lives; job loss, end of a relationship, sickness in the family, feeling purposeless... While life can be challenging, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. And I want to walk alongside you towards finding the light in your life to rediscover joy and fulfillment. My approach creates a calm and safe space for you to openly express your thoughts and emotions.