Therapists in M3M
Catherine Cameron
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M3M
I am committed to making a difference with individuals to empower them to work through and move beyond any circumstances, challenges, or obstacles they are facing. I believe my training and lived experiences have equipped me adequately to provide support. My modality and support tools, empower and encourage individuals to maximize their inner strength and determination. I believe the first step to individual healing is to reach out for help and be willing to engage in the process of their recovery. The steps that follow move the individual forward beyond their current circumstances to live their desired life of peace, and happiness.
I am committed to making a difference with individuals to empower them to work through and move beyond any circumstances, challenges, or obstacles they are facing. I believe my training and lived experiences have equipped me adequately to provide support. My modality and support tools, empower and encourage individuals to maximize their inner strength and determination. I believe the first step to individual healing is to reach out for help and be willing to engage in the process of their recovery. The steps that follow move the individual forward beyond their current circumstances to live their desired life of peace, and happiness.
Sharmarke Dualeh
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Hons, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M3M
In my experience working in the mental health sector for the last 5 years, therapy is often sought after someone has suffered long enough or until the symptoms become unmanageable. It is my hope that as we continue to de-stigmatize mental health more people can feel comfortable utilizing this valuable service as a preventative measure and not as a last resort. My approach as a therapist is simple: helping others increase awareness and insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I believe through careful introspection and analysis we can reach a level of compassion and acceptance for ourselves and others.
In my experience working in the mental health sector for the last 5 years, therapy is often sought after someone has suffered long enough or until the symptoms become unmanageable. It is my hope that as we continue to de-stigmatize mental health more people can feel comfortable utilizing this valuable service as a preventative measure and not as a last resort. My approach as a therapist is simple: helping others increase awareness and insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I believe through careful introspection and analysis we can reach a level of compassion and acceptance for ourselves and others.
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Spirituality Counsellors
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualisation, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.