In this fast-paced, demanding, and constantly changing world, the majority of us are experiencing different levels of stress in our daily lives. Most of our stresses are created by the pulling between two opposite ends. One end is need, responsibility, change, family, work, relationships etc. The other end is want, calm, fun, consistency etc. My work is focused on how to walk in the middle of these two ends and still have a life full of meaning. My practice is providing a safe and supportive environment, focusing on the here and now and strengthening self-awareness.

What if you can stop feeling anxious and overwhelmed, and start feeling more secure and confident? What if you are no longer striving to please others and are able to stop worrying about whether others are judging you? I can help you to overcome these nagging insecurities and listen to your inner compass so that you can build motivation, courageously make choices and connect with others authentically.

I am a registered Clinical and School Psychologist and the Clinical Director of the New Path Psychology Centre. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families who are experiencing learning, communication/social, emotional, behavioural, and anxiety/depression needs. Through comprehensive assessments I determine each individual's strengths and needs and use a variety of evidence-based treatments to support skill development. With a multi-disciplinary team of Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists we can facilitate growth in many developmental areas.

In my work with clients, I take a client-centred approach that respects people as being the authority on their own experience and recognizes the key role that emotions play in our lives. I use an integrated approach to counseling that is informed by various therapeutic modalities as well as by my extensive clinical experience, but always with a focus on the uniqueness of each individual and customize the treatment plan according to individuality. Over the years, I have effectively helped many people adjust for better lives - helping them learn the strategies and tools necessary to resolve their difficulties and build on their strengths.

***Currently online only due to COVID-19 restrictions*** I believe everyone is doing the best they can in every moment and sometimes we need support with our thoughts, emotions, and stressors. You have just taken your first step. Reaching out for guidance and help in coping with the challenges you are facing is a sign of your strength and resilience. I feel it is a privilege to assist you in your improvements of your self-esteem, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, and regulating your emotions.

Amrit is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto, and a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She has been practicing social work for 27 years primarily in health care and employee/ family assistance programs. She understands Punjabi and is an LGBTQ+ ally. Amrit looks forward to supporting you to develop coping skills and tools to move through the difficulties, uncertainties and crises in your life, especially during Covid-19.

I am a registered psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience working with adults, both individually and with their families. My philosophy is as follows: if there are things that we recognize to be in need of change, we can work on the necessary changes. In contrast, for the matters in life which we cannot change, we need to have the patience to accept them. "Change" requires "courage", which I will help you to find. The acceptance of the fate is a quality which psychotherapy helps you to build it in yourself.

The York Region CBT team is an experienced practice of registered clinical psychologists, providing assessments and therapy for a variety of problems for children, adolescents, and adults. Our child program offers evidence-based psycho-educational, developmental, and socio-emotional assessments for concerns such as Learning Disabilities, Autism, and ADHD. We provide treatment for anxiety, mood, behavioural and conduct problems using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). For adults we provide evidence-based approaches such as CBT for anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, perfectionism, phobias, panic, social anxiety, & OCD.

What. is. life?? This year has been a roller coaster and it feels like you just can't catch a break. It’s been one thing after the next and you low key wish you could just crawl into a hole to escape from it all. To top it off, your mood has been so up and down lately (hello anxiety!), you're constantly questioning yourself, and you feel distant and detached from the people around you. It feels like you're on auto-pilot watching your life happen from a distance with zero control over anything. You're just going through the motions trying to survive day by day, but don't know how to get out of this funk. I hear you, and I can help.

Karrela is a Registered Clinical and School Psychologist in Ontario. Karrela has extensive experience from having served as an integral member of an interdisciplinary diagnostic team at TRC, Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Karrela is a Psychologist with the Toronto District School Board and Owner of Kids Psychological Centre (KPC) . KPC strives to support the well-being of children & adolescents by providing assessments that reveal the unique profile of each child & adolescent and recommendations, interventions, and consultation to support/enhance their every day functioning at home and school.

Counselling & Hypnotherapy Services....having worked as a college career counsellor for over 10 years, I understand the effects that life’s stresses can have on your self-confidence, your personal/professional relationships, your work performance and academic success. I believe in taking a holistic approach to helping you manage your professional & personal life and empowering you with the tools for self-management into the future. My counselling specialty is managing anxiety ... in particular, personal, work & academic related stresses. I incorporate talk therapy & if you prefer, hypnosis in our sessions if it will benefit you.

In my clinical work, I conduct focused, short-term psychotherapy that are customized for each individual client's needs. Client-therapist collaboration is emphasized and a supportive therapeutic environment is provided. I favour the use of approaches which help clients to understand, control and integrate their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In my forensic work, I adopt a combined approach in which both clinical and actuarial methods are used for achieving accurate and thorough evaluation. Every attempt is made to integrate scientific findings with professional judgement in addressing psycho-legal issues.

Sleepless? Irritable? Constantly tired? If you've been struggling with poor sleep for more than a month, it's time to get it checked out. Poor sleep contributes to all sorts of daytime challenges, including increased stress at work and in your relationships. Or... is it chronic stress from work/school/family that's contributing to sleep problems? You might be on autopilot so much that it's hard to evaluate and problem solve. You resort to old reaction habits that aren't really effective anymore.

Many people experience difficulty managing their emotions or feel “stuck” in life. Collaboratively, we will work together towards meaningful change. My approach is informed by Emotion-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, and Acceptance and Commitment therapies. I provide therapy to teens and adults, with particular expertise in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma/abuse. I have several years of experience working in hospitals, community mental health centres, university counselling centres, and private practice. My style is warm and non-judgemental, priding myself on helping clients feel comfortable, safe, and understood.

Are you feeling isolated and afraid of your feelings? The change we have all experienced in 2020 has been a real challenge especially for health care providers, primary caregivers, and women. Do you define your self-worth by what you do for others - yet you are beginning to feel your not enough or what you do doesn't matter anymore. We cannot stop the stressors, the noise, trouble or hard work, but in the midst of these things you need to find yourself again. Maybe you believe you're not doing enough or you're not good enough. You yearn to have someone hear you and truly listen to your concerns and dreams.

Relationships are hard. They are important and need work, but many people don't know where to begin. I am here to help. I am passionate about helping people function better in their important relationships. I am committed to journeying with my clients, helping them sort through the complexities that they face, bring clarity to their situations and make it all more manageable. I provide guidance, tools and challenge clients when needed. Whether my clients are coming in as an individual or as a couple, I am ready to help people improve communication, emotional intimacy and conflict management.

Even though your life looks good from the outside, something just doesn’t feel right. No matter how much you accomplish, you continue to feel guilty, small and like you’re not enough. When you think about it, you probably don't even know who "you" are or what you enjoy anymore. Maybe you never really did know. It may feel as though stress has taken over your life. Work is no longer fulfilling, your home life & relationships are suffering and you feel defeated at the end of the day. All of this leaves you feeling overwhelmed, down and confused, and you're not sure how to move forward.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Ontario and an EMDR Clinician, Hypnotherapist in bilingual counselling (Farsi-English) to individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of life transitions and challenges. I offer counselling within a safe conducive environment to individuals and couples. I have worked successfully with clients seeking support with personal growth, anger management, anxiety, coping with loss, child sexual abuse, relationship issues, life crisis, divorce and many other personal issues.

Leila Abbaszadeh, MSW, RSW, RP is Registered Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Psychotherapist. She is a mental health professional licensed to practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) as well as being a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is an individual, couple and family therapist. She also administers psychosocial assessments for motor vehicle accident clients. She provides solution-focused and strengths-based treatment for individuals and couples.