Preteen Therapists in M4S

In life we sometimes face questions that seem difficult to answer. We might stay focused on thinking through issues that do not have easily found solutions. I help you find paths of healing that are within. I want to help you find the strengths that are there; just currently hidden from view. When we allow your feelings to matter in session solutions become apparent. In my practice no feeling is ever wrong.

Hi there, I’m Allyn; it is nice to virtually meet you. I am passionate about empowering YOU with tools, techniques and understanding that will allow you to better understand yourself and decrease symptoms of anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, PTSD and much more. I am an expert at helping clients navigate life transitions and grief, whether it be the birth of a child, loss of a job or death of a loved one. My training and expertise will help you regain some control in your life which will ultimately help you to sustain your health and well-being in the long term.

The Therapy Centre is a full service psychology practice. We offer services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We offer psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for a wide variety of issues listed below. All of our clinicians are well trained in empirically validated treatment models, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR. Each of our clinicians has an area of expertise and tailors treatment to target therapeutic goals.

My patients come to me because they struggle or are distressed. They struggle to find meaningful solutions to problems in their life or the life of their child. Included are stress or trauma, learning and school-related concerns, depression, anxiety, coping, and relationship problems. The distress people experience is often related to the time and effort they have already put in to find solutions that, at least initially, seem out of reach. Also related, is the fact that my patients are usually successful in life. It is uncomfortable to be generally competent and face a situation where that competence has seemingly vanished.

Are alcohol and/or drugs interfering with your life? Are you using substances when you are depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to improve relationships, mood, and personal well-being? Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced professional counsellor to make positive changes in your life? Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methods (CBT, MI, and Mindfulness), my private practice will help you examine your personal goals, work towards empowering you to address your substance use to build healthy relationships, sustain and maintain sobriety, and to make positive changes in your life.

Welcome! Seeking support is a difficult first step and I applaud your strength for taking it! My role is to support you in your journey towards improved well-being, self-discovery and building resiliency. Together, we will work to process your past experiences, navigate difficult emotions, and understand your own unique patterns to help you gain a sense of balance and stability. Emotions and certain situations/experiences can sometimes feel big and scary, but together we can work to understand them, and I can help teach you coping skills to manage and regulate these situations/emotions. I will always prioritize your goals and needs.

Whether you are battling anxiety, depression, navigating relationships, or simply seeking an opportunity to process, remember, you never have to face life’s challenges alone. Are you willing to go through the process of challenging your thoughts and emotions to explore beneficial possibilities? Let's work together to develop a greater confidence, a solidified purpose in life, and ultimately inner peace and fulfillment. We will gain a deeper understanding so we can work through past traumas, develop effective communication skills, coping strategies, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being.

Over the last ten years, I have had the pleasure of connecting and working collaboratively with people to help them achieve their goals, improve their personal capacity and reduce pain and suffering in their lives and the lives of their families. It takes courage and a sense of being seen to begin therapy and healing, and I'd encourage you to reach out and connect whenever you’re ready.

My ideal client is anyone that may be struggling with their mood, or are in a difficult life stage that they need help navigating. Whether you are a child with separation anxiety, an adolescent or young adult going through a break up or a first time parent. I welcome clients who have specific goals for therapy and know what they want to work on. I also welcome clients who have no idea what goal setting is or how to set goals. I encourage the very brave and courageous clients who are skeptical about therapy and aren’t quite sure what they can gain from therapy or how they can benefit.

Possibilities Clinic offers a unique team approach on all diagnostic assessments and treatment plans which includes ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Tourette Syndrome/Tic Disorder, OCD, ASD and Early Language & Social Development. Possibilities Clinic serves children, teens, and adults across Ontario with in-person and Telemedicine assessments and treatments.

Therapy can benefit everyone, but it isn't solely beneficial after a traumatic experience, abuse, anxiety, or a major life change - it can help in everyday life, too! Many highly successful people use therapy to be more productive in goal setting, self-acceptance, and stress management. If you need compassionate support and are ready to commit to change, then I am your therapist. As a Gottman level 1/2 trained Couples therapist Providing & conducting a comprehensive assessment of the relationship, I provide couples with tools and strategies that address a wide range of issues.

Robert Wachter is a registered clinical social worker specializing in ADHD coaching. Using a strength based and solution focused approach, Robert helps individuals with ADHD to make positive changes in their personal, academic and professional lives. As an ADHD coach, Robert works with clients to capitalize on their strengths to overcome challenges, such as time management and organization, planning, setting priorities, mental health (i.e. anxiety, depression), family conflict, relationship issues and low self-esteem.

Every individual I have the opportunity to meet carriers with them a collection of unique experiences, thoughts, beliefs, values and goals. As humans, we all have periods in our lives when we think, “things are not how they should or ought to be” and this may lead us to a place where we may not be feeling like ourselves. I genuinely believe that you, as a client, are the expert at your own life, but sometimes, even experts can use a little fine tuning- this is one of the functions of therapy! I promise to provide you with the highest quality service that it tailored to your specific needs.

I am an MSW, RSW, psychotherapist, and Registered Dietitian. For over 20 yrs, I have specialized in helping individuals and families to successfully move beyond the effects of a range of interpersonal relationship challenges including eating disorders. Our journey together is paced as we attend to mental health, emotional, and /or Eating Management skills-building needs. Along the way, it is often necessary to identify and adjust "taken-for-granted" thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that no longer align with your evolving life goals. Together, we rebuild your skills, confidence, hope, life, and important relationships.

I believe mental health care is not a one-size fits all. Everyone experiences mental health concerns at some point in life. That experience is different for everybody and care must be personalized with considerations of the wholeness of the person and their circumstances.

Andrew Guthrie, Ph.D., Tcpp dip., R.P. has been a psychotherapist in Toronto since 2000. He trained at Concordia and McGill Universities, the University of Toronto, the Toronto Child Psychoanalytic Program, and the Toronto Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. He offers psychodynamic assessments and psychotherapy that reflect a deep knowledge of the psychotherapy field and a genuine commitment to the patients in his care. He treats a wide variety of emotional and behavioural problems with his professional yet compassionate approach. Please call or email for more information, or visit his website www.therapyintoronto.com.

Love and Loss Therapy can help children, teenagers and adults process their pain, turn to love and see how loss can be a powerful catalyst for change and opportunity for growth. Losing someone or something meaningful can be profoundly painful and life changing. It can bring up challenges managing emotions including anxiety, stress, shame, sadness and more. Understanding how to manage and move forward with these feelings can give you freedom and healing.

Carrie Mazzei, RP, and Sareen Cagliuzun, RSW, and team together have over 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families struggling with a spectrum of mental health challenges. Our goal is to help clients shift from a mindset of ‘just getting by’ to actively living a more balanced and meaningful life. We don’t believe in a one size fits all approach and believe that you are the expert of yourself and your needs. You know where you hope to end up, and our job is to help you get there. Counselling can be provided virtually, at our private space, or in the comfort of your own home.

Are you or a loved one struggling with depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, eating or body image issues, grief or other difficulties, or other mental health concerns? Do you feel stuck in old patterns and need help navigating life, or need support to improve your mental health and well-being? We can help you through these difficult times so that you can get back to enjoying your life.