Strength-Based Therapists in M1P

Some people have been dealt a difficult hand in life which can make pushing forward seem impossible. Challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relational issues can be hard to navigate alone. I believe each person has the ability and skill to be able to help themselves. It's my role to help support people in that process. My job is not to “fix”, but to guide and assist you with becoming your best self. I have worked in both clinical and community settings with individuals, families, children, and youth from various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength of the people I have worked with.

Hello! I am so pleased you have decided to take steps in paving your path to healing. You do not have to do this alone. I know it may take time to build trust, but I will strive to approach this partnership with warmth, patience, and honesty, while remaining mindfully present. At Agapé Lens Consulting and Therapy, I provide individual psychotherapy, prioritizing Black adults and youth starting at age 12. I have been addressing the needs of mental health and racialized communities for over 15 years. We can focus on a variety of concerns such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, and racism.

It can be difficult to adjust to change and transitions, especially against the post-pandemic landscape. Maybe you’re experiencing workplace/school stress, burnout, changes in mood, feeling out of control, or difficulty finding a balanced routine. It can be helpful to have someone in your corner.

The decision to attend therapy can be challenging. It can produce various emotions such as shame, guilt, and anxiety. What you're feeling is a normal response to facing deep thoughts and emotions. I work with folks from various cultures and ethnicities to unpack unhealed childhood trauma and mental health challenges related to unhealed past trauma. Some of those challenges look like poor boundaries, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, and racial trauma just to name a few things. We are all unique, which is why you are the expert in your life. I will help you face the truth with self-compassion.

We all sojourn in one place or another, and at times we need help gaining clarity as to how and why we have arrived at this particular junction in our lives. I believe that expressing compassion for oneself, the courage to seek growth and change, and the grace to practice acceptance are all essential qualities required to thrive in our lives and relationships. I work collaboratively with you on creating a safe, supportive therapeutic alliance. Guiding you through a process where you work on increasing self-awareness, build resilience, demonstrate self-compassion and learn how to trust yourself.

For your ease, I offer telephone and video counselling in the evenings and weekends. I only have two ultimate goals when serving you, which is that you firstly walk away with insight and clarity on why you are feeling the way that you are, and secondly that you gain concrete, practical skills to manage your challenges effectively. I strongly believe in empowerment through knowledge and skills, and I am here to walk beside you through your journey towards your end goal.

Are you in a newer relationship and doubting which direction things are going in? Have you and your partner been facing increased levels of conflict that you are finding more challenging to resolve ? Are you and your partner wondering how to restore things to where they once were? Are you and your partner up against a looming threat of separation and either don't want to give up on the relationship or want to separate in respectful ways that can benefit everyone ?

I am a compassionate social worker providing therapy to clients struggling with challenging life experiences. It can be difficult to cope when experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or low self-esteem. I approach the therapeutic process from an anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed lens. I hope to build a judgment-free and compassionate space with you when working through challenging and sensitive issues. Healing is a non-linear process, and my hope is to engage in a journey with you that deepens your self-awareness while developing effective coping strategies.

Our team is ready to help you achieve your goals. We have a large team with a number of therapists that cover a wide range of presenting issues. Let us help you find the right fit!

All of my clients come to therapy with diverse lived experiences and emotional barriers to living the life they deserve. In my 15+ years working with youth, adults and families, I've learned we all want the same things- to be heard and believed. Your feelings are valid. Your hardships are real. Change is possible and waiting for you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, facing challenges in your relationships, or simply feeling stuck in life? As a Psychotherapist, I work with my clients to help guide them on a journey of self-awareness and personal growth to aid them in living a more fulfilling life. My aim is to work with you to recognize and overcome challenges that may be holding you back from living the life you envisioned for yourself.

Accepting New Clients for $20 sessions Are you a CHILD, TEEN or Young ADULT who experiences Anxiety, boredom, procrastination and or have trouble doing simple everyday tasks? Do you have conflicts in relationships, get into fights or constantly feel overwhelmed? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Many people with ADHD and ASD find it helpful to get support from a therapist. Parent sessions also offered. I can help you learn skills and strategies to use everyday to worry less and feel more confident at school, home and with your friends. I will work with you so that you could feel supported in implementing these new skills.

Have you ever felt your mind tangled and chaotic? When emotions overwhelm, clear thinking becomes tough. I hope to create a warm and safe space with you collaboratively, where we can together be aware of and differentiate various emotions, untangle complexities in thoughts, and fulfill genuine needs. Emotions are like internal signals, attempting to engage in a healing dialogue with us. I specialized in intergenerational trauma, mother-daughter relationship, breakup, family-of-origin trauma, eating disorders, identity crisis, narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, self-esteem, grief, and loss.

People come to counselling/psychotherapy for many reasons. Sometimes they are struggling with distressing emotions that get in the way of their productivity, daily functioning and peace of mind. Other times, they want to have better experiences in their relationships with family, friends, a loved-one or co-workers. In some cases they are going through periods of change and struggle to find balance and comfort in the midst of uncertainty. If you are at an impasse in your life... if you simply cannot go on with things being the way they are... you are in the perfect place for change to happen!

Did life just throw more than one lemon at you? Perhaps you got hit with ten, and now there are just too many to make lemonade and you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, sad/lonely, and falling apart. I hear you. I see you…and I want to help. I specialize in helping people feel better by using techniques that are supported by facts and research. I help clients gain a deeper understanding of how small changes in their thinking can have a significant impact on their mood and behaviour. We'll also have an opportunity to discuss short-term and long-term goals and how we would get there together.

I am an experienced psychotherapist working with children, youth, and caregivers in community mental health and private practice settings since 2016. I use an integrative approach in my practice and draw from a range of therapeutic modalities depending on your specific needs, situation, and your hopes for therapy. This could include elements of body-based and relational approaches, CBT and DBT therapies, narrative therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.

Life can be challenging, no matter who you are. Whether you're a teenager, young adult, student, caregiver, or somewhere in between, it's important to have support and understanding. I'm here to help you navigate your struggles with anxiety, depression, autism, giftedness, interpersonal conflicts, grief, ADHD, and any other pivotal moments of change. I believe in celebrating your individuality and respecting diverse cultures. My approach is compassionate and evidence-based, aimed at helping you grow and thrive.

Centre Bethany Centre is a place that provides counselling services that will contribute to the physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological well-being of individuals and families. Our approach is centred around healing in an African cultural context, that is to say, healing is the remedy that is required when something goes wrong with the functioning of the mind, body, psyche, environment and spirit. This malfunction often results in one feeling anxious; abandoned; physically, psychologically and spiritually traumatized; a sense of loss of self.

Hope is powerful and is often what helps us push forward when life’s challenges become confusing and overwhelming. Yet, hope can be difficult to find and hold on to. I cannot promise solutions, but I am committed to walking with individuals, couples, and families in their search for understanding, growth, healing, and hope. I take a holistic and collaborative approach in exploring deeper emotions and thought patterns in past and present experiences.