Therapists in Markdale, ON

Are you feeling overwhelmed and constantly struggling in life? Noticed patterns that are difficult or stressful to overcome? Focusing on anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, trauma, co-dependency and mental health disorders, I provide a safe & non-judgmental space where trust and relationship building takes place. Encouraging emotional exploration and expression, I am here to listen with compassion.

Therapy is a journey back to our own wisdom, and to our physical bodies. While meditation ventures inwards – therapy is the relational experience to bring you back in touch with your environment, to see what is stuck and what has to fade in order to find the song of who you truly are. Sometimes we can become overwhelmed with emotions, anxiety, and with life. With compassion, we will explore through many experiences of embodiment, parts work, roleplay, dreams, symbols and dialogue so that through awarenesses that emerge, you will have opportunity to see your life and relationships differently, allowing you to make empowered choices.

I have interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (social, health and generalized anxiety disorders, specific phobias, agoraphobia and panic disorders) as well as depression, trichotillomania and body-focused repetitive behaviours. I also work with people experiencing situational anxiety in relation to specific issues, such as personal issues (poor self-esteem/self-confidence, past or current emotional or physical trauma), family/parenting issues, relationship issues, marital conflict or dissolution and school or vocational issues. I offer in-person and virtual/online sessions to make psychotherapy accessible for everyone.

With over 35 years in mental health and addiction services, I bring a strong mix of approaches to help you find your way forward. Integrating CBT, mindfulness, coaching, insight and body-based therapies, together we will build ways that work for you. Our therapeutic work can help you climb out of whatever difficult emotional spot you're in and build the life you're dreaming of. I believe “fit” is essential and offer a free phone consultation to help determine who is the right fit for you. We work with individuals (14 yr+), couples and poly relationships, and families.

My third culture kid (TCK) upbringing nurtured in me an interest in cross-cultural dialogue and interfaith work, and I eventually became passionate about peacebuilding. I facilitated cross-cultural dialogue among university students from different countries and worked with unaccompanied refugee youth from various African countries. This has equipped me with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Inner peace is essential for peaceful relationships with others, and I learned this after witnessing the trauma of the revolution and its aftermath.

Living with an advanced or chronic illness like can feel like a full-time job.Alongside regular responsibilities, you’re juggling countless medical appointments and managing symptoms, while carrying a heavy mental/emotional load. You may be grieving life before illness, anxious about an uncertain future, and be grappling with difficult thoughts about death/dying, the purpose of suffering, or how to live a meaningful life. The process of finding a ‘new normal’ is unique to everyone. At times, it can feel isolating and exhausting, but you don't have to do it alone.

In a time of so much illness, injustice, and natural, social and political upheaval, how do you find meaning in life, and in your life? Can you create meaning out of the unwanted, the new, or the unknown, as in the time after Covid? Or do you face all too familiar patterns: recent or long-term health issues or diagnoses; employment challenges or family conflict; effects from trauma, dislocation, or isolation; core or changing identity issues; aging, end of life, loss or bereavement? Are you providing care for others through your work or for your own family? What is the story of your life, and what will you now make of it?

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Lets get connected! Healthy Connections offers counselling and coaching that will help guide you towards improved quality of life and relationships. I will be there to support you with working through the issues, anxieties, traumas, behaviours or negative habits that may have you unsatisfied. Together we can look at the major areas of your life and co-create awareness, coping skills, improved communication, positive behaviour change, visions and goals. I offer services to individuals or couples. At this time, all sessions will be Online or over the phone.

I view each client as a sacred being, capable of profound transformation and spiritual awakening. Through the lens of spirituality, my goal is to helps individuals reconnect with their inner selves, tap into their innate strengths, and align with their higher purpose. Whether guiding clients through moments of darkness or celebrating their triumphs, I have a sense of compassion and understanding which can foster an environment of acceptance and unconditional love. Some of the areas of focus in my practice are Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Attachment Disorders, Internalizing Disorders, Spiritual Healing and ADHD.

Wondering how to move forward after losing a pregnancy through miscarriage, stillbirth or an abortion? Facing a first or subsequent pregnancy feeling alone, anxious or depressed? Experiencing grief through infertility, illness or major life changes? Your feelings, worries and thoughts are important and getting the right support can help you to move forward with confidence, peace and strength.

In uncertain times the need for us to take responsibility for our own lives is essential. To experience being fully alive, we can't simply accept a destiny that other people or our culture want for us. We have to write our own story and walk our own path. My goal is to deepen your self-awareness and cultivate an acceptance of things as they are, not as we wish them to be, to bring light into the dark shadows of your life and restore your sense of who you are. We will seek to find the depth of your hidden potential and quiet the voices of self-doubt so you can ride the waves of human experience with grace and purpose.

In my practice, I work closely with clients aged 10-25 as they navigate the complexities of adolescence. I specialize in supporting them through challenges such as identity formation, interpersonal conflicts, suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, depression, authenticity, and personal expression. My approach fosters a queer-inclusive safe space, offering validation and empathy. Together, we focus on building resilience, self-esteem, and coping skills, while also cultivating an embodied understanding of healthy emotional regulation.

Mateo is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He has provided treatment for many individuals, couples, and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds, challenging life experiences, and complex mental health concerns all over Toronto and the GTA. Mateo’s clinical work can be described as an eclectic therapeutic approach primarily rooted in modalities including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

I remember feeling so lost and alone, unsure which way to turn. Who was I? Having 2 young children yet, wanting to die. The pain was unbearable, I could not see any other way out. I cried non stop, dragging myself out of bed in the morning; slept many hours during the day. Not able to see any possibility of change in sight. Why do I hurt? Why am I here? Blaming myself for all that had gone wrong in my life. I was emotionally frozen. No hope! Even the things I loved, didn't bring me joy any more. Does this sound like you? Do you want to be rid of your pain? Are you tired of living this way? IT IS possible to change! I did!

I provide personalized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals, offering empathetic support to navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness, trauma, negative thoughts, anger, and grief. In couples therapy, I utilize the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for improved communication and to address issues such as infidelity, trust-building, premarital preparation, conflict resolution, parenting concerns, and guiding couples away from divorce with empathy and understanding.

Our psychotherapy sessions are holistic & address healing at the level of mind, body & spirit. Some of the issues addressed include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, grief & loss, spiritual issues & more. We combine the best of modern psychology with eastern wisdom teachings. I also specialize in feminine empowerment & divine feminine awakening, in a signature 3 month program called "The True Feminine Rising". In this program we combine psychology, spirituality, goddess work, chakra healing and yoga psychology.

Sometimes , the journey of life can be a rough one. You feel lost, defeated, alone, and full of fear. But you haven’t given up. There’s a part of you that tells you that somehow there’s still hope, that you just need a helping hand.