Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Point Edward, ON

As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Registered Marriage and Family Therapist & Supervisor (RMFT-S), and Certified Cognitive Behaviour Therapists (CBT cert), I treat individuals, couples and families (including families affected by estrangement), provide supervision and consultation for in-process and independently practicing therapists, and consult with mental health organizations. In addition to Family Systems Therapy, I offer the following models of therapy, ACT, Attachment Focused, CFT, Schema Focused, Beckian CBT & MBCT, DBT, IFST, SFBT, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, VRT, and Life Coaching using the ACT Matrix Model.

If you've recently landed in a new community and are feeling a bit overwhelmed, you're in the right place. I totally get that adapting to a new place can be tough, and I'm here to help you navigate through it. I provide a safe space where you can freely share your thoughts and experiences. Whether you're facing cultural shock or just trying to find your groove, we'll work together to not only tackle the challenges but also celebrate the wins along the way. My main goal is to help you blend into your new community while holding onto the beautiful aspects of your cultural identity.

Welcome. I am a psychologist based in London, Ontario and registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario to provide services for adults, adolescents, children, and families. I completed my PhD at Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS) and my Predoctoral Internship through River Valley Health (Fredericton, NB). I obtained my undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario where I was also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in previous years. I assist people experiencing various challenges, including: anxiety and stress; depression; relationship problems; parenting concerns; trauma and abuse; addictions; and grief/loss.

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.

My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.

Healing starts with Acceptance: Instead of suppressing or denying first, we acknowledge negative thoughts and feelings. Then we work on raising awareness of your unhelpful thoughts and core beliefs coming from your childhood and leading to severe mental issues, like depression and anxiety. My role is to help you notice how you have developed these thoughts and how they affect your feelings and behaviors. You just need believe in yourself and in the benefit of psychotherapy. It is important to consider the therapy without bias and doubt both in you and in me. For more info about me and my practice: www.ahealingsoul.ca

Within a compassionate setting, I help my clients understand and address mental health concerns using evidence-based strategies (treatments that have been shown to work). I work with adults with a range of concerns, including depression, social anxiety, excessive worry, panic attacks, PTSD, and eating disorders. I have provided psychological services in various settings (e.g., outpatient mental health programs), and I have a strong research and practice background in emotional disorders and trauma/PTSD.

Book a free call on my website! As an OCSWSSW psychotherapist & clinical sexologist I teach you how to love yourself & others, better. Online & in-office sessions, individual or couple; to better understand why we feel so disconnected from our happiness. Learn how to manage your anxiety, ADHD & neurodivergence, set healthy boundaries, feel better about your body, understand better coping skills for your mental health, have amazing sex again, heal your trauma, reconnect with your partner with positive communication tools, heal from a divorce and/or start dating again. Come back to yourself & ignite your personal power. Let's grow.

Are you stuck? Stuck in grief, anxiety or depression? Maybe you have persistent health anxiety because of longstanding or chronic illness. You might have been there for a loved one going through a health crisis- and that takes its toll, too. Or, perhaps you are experiencing burnout- due to your job or relationship. You might be facing an uncertain life transition. Perhaps you are trying to move through trauma and its aftereffects- and those can often be calmative if you work in healthcare or are a first responder. You want to feel better, happier, brighter in your life. You want to have energy, joy and contentment.

I am a Clinic Director and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.

This hectic and at times uncertain life can feel overwhelming. When we lack grounding and direction it can feel like we will lose control of our emotions and ourselves. I practice counseling from a non-judgmental and acceptance based perspective where we can use your strengths, past lived experiences and new skills developed during the therapeutic relationship to move through the hard times and achieve your goals. My approach is to support you to identify the habits and patterns in relationships with yourself and others that may not be serving you and with this new awareness move towards your valued goals. EFT and EMDR Certified.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up tomorrow feeling like you have your life back? Has trauma, anxiety, or depression taken so much from you? There is hope! For 15 years I have been supporting people on their healing journeys and helping them take back their lives from everything that has hurt them. As a therapist I love being able to witness relief and healing first hand. If you are looking for healing from all kinds of traumatic experiences such as abuse, accidents, war, rape, sexual assault, complicated grief; trauma from work, I can help. If you are looking for relief from anxiety and depression, I can help!

I am a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with several years experience in psychological/psychodiagnostic assessment and therapy and comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. I have experience with a wide range of clients. I accept private, insurance, and medical-legal referrals. I also offer free telephone consultations.

I am a clinical psychologist at Golden Sun Wellness & Counselling. Our clinic works with a range of issues, from daily worries and temporary life stressors to disabling psychiatric disorders. My training and experience in counselling and clinical psychology allows me to navigate these problems and help us find the best approach for your particular situation. I can help you figure out what might be wrong; learn how to think more clearly when it matters the most; how to get along with your feelings and emotions; and how to build new habits, keep them, and take effective action to achieve your goals and live your values.

I offer psychological assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults for a wide range of psychological, emotional, and interpersonal difficulties. Psychological conditions, including anxiety and depression, are common and often distressing for youth, adults, and their families. My work acknowledges the trust placed in me to help alleviate that distress and to help patients navigate the psychological, emotional, or interpersonal challenges that can sometimes seem overwhelming.

Interactive Assessment, Therapy and Rehabilitation offer a variety of assessment, counselling, therapy and rehabilitation services. Our therapists have unique skills and experience working with clients with a wide variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, stress, overwhelm, grief, loss, mood disorders, difficulty with relationships or coping with injury/illness. We also have therapists who specialize in paediatrics and adolescents, offering developmental, academic, and other psychological assessment and treatment.

What do you need, and what stays in the way? We can figure it all out together. With 25+ years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals heal and discover effective therapy tools. My expertise spans anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, addictions, relationship issues, work-related stress, grief, negative body image, and eating disorders. Also, having worked extensively with military, law enforcement, and CAS, I offer therapy for uniformed personnel, first responders, CAS workers, and their families. Additionally, I provide support for fellow therapists and mental health professionals for burnout and vicarious trauma.

Many of the individuals we counsel seek help with various issues, ranging from emotional to physical well-being. Our team provides support and guidance on these topics for our clients to understand and enhance their overall quality of life, such as emotional support, problem-solving, growth and self-improvement, empowerment, and relief from symptoms. Seeking guidance and understanding is a step towards self-exploration. At Stone Silo, clients can find the support they need to express their innermost distress in an environment of acceptance and security - allowing them to identify new paths for growth with confidence.

Gabriela Abbas is a mental health professional whose passion is to guide individuals through both their external and internal struggles under a holistic, evidence based approach. She is specialized in CBT, ACT, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing and DBT Therapy Interventions.