Therapists in M5R

I work primarily with adults seeking to improve their mental health, overcome destructive or addictive behavioural patterns, creative block, recover from trauma, burnout or stressful life situations, make life or career transitions, and enhance relationships, so that they can live a more enriched and meaningful life. Furthermore, as a therapist who has gone through immigration experience, I help my clients build bridges between the different cultures they navigate in, and to create a unique and cohesive cultural identity and sense of self. I conduct therapy sessions in both English and Farsi.

Davey has worked with individuals experiencing a variety of difficulties including post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety, along with other common difficulties such as self-criticism, emotion regulation difficulties, relationship issues, and work and school related stress. He works with couples to address a wide range of relationship issues, including improving their capacities for emotional, physical and sexual intimacy, repairing ruptures to their bond in the aftermath of infidelities and betrayals, and managing conflicts over finances, parenting and extended family members.

Life can feel challenging at times, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You may be experiencing feelings of sadness, worry, anger, shame, fear, grief or despair. Struggling with difficult emotions can take away from living in the present moment. Instead you may find yourself dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, over-thinking, reliving painful memories and stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Together we will slow things down so we can explore your experiences and the parts of you that may be hard to understand.

I offer my services from a client-centered, anti-oppression, and culturally-competent framework. Many years of practice in evidence-based and alternative clinical/healing practices to competently address issues resulting in anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, stress and illness, and relationship challenges. I specialize in psychodynamic practice to allow for deeper healing of past emotional and trauma-related wounds. Emotionally-focused couples therapy is also my specialty. I enjoy working with people of all ages, gender, class, races, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life-styles. I strive diligently to help clients achieve more joy, balance, and well-being.

I am a registered social worker with 15 years experience in providing individual and family therapy in adult and children mental health settings. I support individuals and families with interpersonal challenges, mental health concerns, coping with childhood trauma, work stress, transitions and emotional concerns. My work is focused on compassionately exploring and transforming deeply rooted, unsettling patterns in relationship with self and others. In therapeutic relationship where my clients feel deeply understood, we integrate relational, emotional, cognitive and body-oriented experiences to facilitate meaningful change.

As a Registered Psychotherapist in the Province of Ontario, I have been working in the field of counselling for over twenty years, providing Psychotherapy and Counseling to adolescents and adults in both individual and group settings. In a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgemental environment, I take an integrative approach, drawing upon a variety of interventions including cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, relational and solution focused strategies. I hope to foster healing experiences for my clients that are empowering and pro-active.

In my years of practice, my focus has been centred around individuals from different walks of life (i.e race, religion, gender, sexual orientation etc). Particularly, ones who have trauma, body image issues, low self esteem, fibromyalgia, phobias and/or are anxious, depressed, stressed, destructive, angry, lonely, abused and in or have been in the child welfare system. In regards to my approach, I am genuine and compassionate, but remain equally honest and direct. Rather than bombarding clients with endless questions, I aim to engage them through meaningful methods and effective interventions.

Accepting NEW clients! Are you searching for ways to maintain health and love in your life and relationships? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loneliness, anger, communication, low self-esteem, or aging issues? Have you experienced infidelity, trauma, betrayal, loss, and abuse, and you may feel like your life is falling apart? There is hope beyond the worry, hopelessness, and other distressing symptoms you may experience. I am passionate about guiding you towards healing to find hope, strength, resilience, & the courage to face life's challenges through nurturing, compassionate, & non-judgmental approaches.

Do you want to find a way out of the stress, fear, and sadness that you’re going through? Find some peace and comfort? Maybe you feel hopeless and overwhelmed. It can be scary and tiring, an uphill battle, and you feel like you will collapse and shatter at any time. When you face all this fatigue, despair, and frustration, you wish you could confide in a trusted person and get some support. I can be that support person for you, so that you can make sense of your world, find peace, and reclaim control. You don’t have to feel so helpless anymore.

How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. You enjoy being in CONTROL, confident in your decisions, and CLEAR about where you are headed. However, at times you feel overwhelmed and uncertain. It is important to talk about your feelings, work through fears, and gain understanding and clarity. No one knows you better than YOU. It is my privilege to work with you and your process of self-discovery.

How do you find hope? Your life is a blend of personal experiences and connections with others. You're in the process of figuring out how you fit into the tapestry of daily life. These formative years start early, and as you explore your identity and find your voice, it can often feel like navigating a maze. Maybe you're grappling with a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts, and you're seeking a safe and supportive space where you can freely express yourself.

How do you find hope? You're an intelligent, caring, and hardworking individual. Your capacity to persevere through tough times shows your incredible resilience and determination to shape the life you envision. But right now, the challenges you're grappling with have left you questioning everything. It's completely normal to feel hesitant and overwhelmed about turning your focus inward.

Hello there…A warm welcome to my virtual office, and it's good to meet you. You’ve taken a courageous step coming here, and that tells us you’re already thinking about the changes you want to make. Ultimately, your hope is to transform your relationship with yourself...whether you're coming from a place of feeling burned out, depressed, anxious, uncertain, or are experiencing a significant life transition. And when we cultivate positive relationships with ourselves, we can more intentionally engage in our other meaningful relationships.

How to find hope? If you are feeling STUCK, engaging in therapy can help you get MOVING again. Usually, you are someone on the MOVE, adapting to challenges, always ready for the next stage, with confidence and a SMILE! But this time it’s different. You may feel trapped. Pressing ahead and making desired change is hard. You may be struggling with finding yourself, a lack of meaning in your life, difficulty managing relationships, or processing emotions and unresolved trauma.

Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.

I support people to find movement where they feel stuck. I support people to connect with, and develop, their own skills and wisdom. As an Expressive Arts Therapist and Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over 10 years of experience. I am passionate about using creativity in service of healing. I offer counselling/therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy for individuals and couples. I currently work with youth (16+)* and adults. (*Please feel welcome to contact me for questions regarding work with younger clients). I have 20+ years of experience supporting the LGBTTQ2SIA+/Spectrum community through advocacy and mental health support.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious in areas of your life where you would rather be feeling empowered? Are you curious about whether or not there is something you can do to shift that? Are you open to exploring your behaviours and patterns with non-judgment and compassion? Do you experience physical symptoms that you think may be connected to emotional stressors in your life. Are you curious about exploring mind-body connections?

I provide a warm and accepting place where you can be yourself - with all your thoughts and feelings, whatever they might be. Together we will explore what's going on in your life today, and how past experiences affect you in the present. I support you in identifying and moving towards areas of growth and healing that feel right for you, so that you can feel better and thrive in all aspects of your life, including your relationship with yourself and others.

The Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health has been providing the highest standard of evidence-based individual and couple therapy since 2003. We are a highly skilled team of psychologists, social workers and registered therapists who are committed to helping people make meaningful changes. Our therapists are compassionate, empathic, and provide a safe therapeutic environment. We treat a wide range of psychological issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma, fears and phobias, relationship injuries and issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, chronic pain, health issues, stress, and life transitions.