Therapists in Whitby, ON

Taking the first step to beginning therapy can be intimidating and challenging. I understand this and want to make therapy as safe, comfortable and welcoming as possible for you. I believe in meeting my clients at whichever stage they are currently at in their mental health journey and working together to find a way to make therapy most useful to them. I work with my clients to help them overcome hardships relating to depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, life transitions and addictions.

Do you or your child frequently feel anxious, nervous or stressed? Do you lack motivation or energy? Are you having difficulty controlling your emotions or functioning in everyday life — with family, friends, work, or school? Do you have difficulties in creating and supporting healthy relationships? Is your family life fraught and tense instead of safe and calm? In therapy, you can get help building practical tools that you can start applying right away to make your life better. You can become more energized, more balanced, more focused, and feel more more centered. I am looking forward to hearing your story.

Hello! I am a Registered Psychotherapist working at New Roots Therapy. I have worked with concerns related to mood/stress disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Having the opportunity to work with those who are in a vulnerable situation, has allowed myself to understand the importance of working with client’s strengths in order to create a collaborative and meaningful experience. Individuals have solutions to the challenges they face but are often unaware of them and are intimidated by the complexity of a system that can seem daunting. I am here to assist navigate this system in a way that makes sense to you.

I am here to help you find your way through life's transitions, unmanageable stress, hopelessness, overwhelm, and anxiety. I will meet you where you are at, help you figure out where you want to be, and collaborate on how to help you get there. I am a guide for self-exploration, personal responsibility, and helping you to re-author the stories and narratives of your life. I am passionate about supporting caregivers who are assisting family members with disabilities, aging parents, and those struggling with fertility and all of the challenges and emotions that go along with that.

My aim is to help people who are struggling with school, work, family, relationships, friends, or overall distressing issues. I am here to listen, validate, motivate, and offer a different perspective to your situation. Together we can talk through these problems and find a solution that is right for you and your goals.

Accepting New Clients: Talking to an empathic listener while experiencing distress can be a meaningful step towards well-being. With over 12 years of experience in the mental health field, I help youth, adults, and families achieve their personal goals, optimize their unique strengths, and cultivate resiliency while they navigate life's challenges. I typically work alongside clients experiencing symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and low self-esteem. I'm also employed with a school board and focus my skills in supporting student mental health and attendance.

Navigating the complexities of life can feel overwhelming and I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate them alone. I am committed to offering support to adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions and/or self-esteem. My intention is to offer you a compassionate and non-judgmental space where it feels safe to navigate self-discovery, focusing on what you can do create a fulfilling and meaningful life. We will work toward developing a strong sense of self, building self-compassion and resiliency, and effective coping strategies.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal at Head Family counseling Center is to continue successfully helping clients experience real life. We offer professional, confidential and affordable counseling in person, online or by phone. We offer appointments during mornings afternoons, and evenings. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We look forward to working with you! www.headfamilycounseling.com.

Our team provides support for individuals of all ages (including children and teens), couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, marital difficulties, grief/loss and chronic stress management. We all struggle from time to time and our team can help you walk through the individual challenges you are facing and get back to feeling your best again.

Serving children, youth, adults, and exhausted parents. I most often work with those seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strategies, and trauma. I am a member and advocate of Toronto Beyond the Blue. I work with many first responders, and their families, to cope with the effects of ongoing stress and critical incidents. I focus on building strong therapeutic relationships with clients and use a combination of approaches to best fit their needs or abilities.

The first steps to the desired change can be intimating and difficult. Your choice to seek help is a brave decision that I genuinely appreciate. Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, depressed, stressed, anxious, helpless, lonely, angry, afraid, hopeless, and empty? Or Are you in an abusive relationship, and you feel stuck? I'm willing to work with you from where you are to a place of strength, confidence, and hope. I believe you have potentials, and I look forward to patiently working with you to unfold your inner beauty. I have experience with supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults through the pain and effect of trauma and abuse

People I work with are often seeking help for feelings of overwhelm or emotional pain. Some are managing emotions like anxiety, stress, and depression, while others are healing from past trauma. But there's hope. The path toward understanding and emotional well-being is something we can walk together. I focus on helping those who are navigating various life transitions, healing emotional pain, or simply want to understand themselves better. In partnering with me, we'll open doors to new possibilities of healing and growth. In our sessions, we'll work together to make your life tangibly better.

Are you, or your teenager, struggling with grief, anxiety, or depression? Are traumatic events from your past making your life more difficult in the present? Do you have difficulty managing stress, frequently feel nervous, or have difficulty staying focused? Have you been diagnosed with a mood disorder or are you struggling to stay on an even keel? In therapy, you can build lifelong coping skills. You can feel calmer, more balanced, more confident, more focused, and more centered. You can gain motivation and succeed more at work, family, or school. Contact me via phone, text, or email. I am looking forward to helping!

Are feelings of anxiety affecting your work and home life? Are you feeling stuck in aspects of your life because of trauma, relationship challenges, low motivation, or stress? Does your mind race with past problems or future worries? In therapy, we will address the issues that are important to you and focus on meeting your goals. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't have to dictate your future. You can recover from mental health challenges, move past anxiety, and create a healthy lifestyle. Affordable online therapy for residents of Ontario.

Deanna is a registered social worker and psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW). She has experience working with adolescents with eating disorders, as well as individual of all ages experiencing anxiety and mood related disorders, stress, and addictions. Deanna has experience supporting parents and family members to become their loved ones’ emotion coach and behaviour coach. Deanna works with families and parents looking to improve communication and connection with their loved ones.

Accepting NEW Clients! Hello, and welcome! I’m truly happy you’re here making this positive step toward your personal wellness! I use a collaborative, integrative approach comprising dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) infused with client-centred listening techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as appropriate to your specific needs. With these we will build your strengths and skill set in overcoming anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, burnout, stress and relational issues. Together, we will address the roadblocks that stand in the way of experiencing joy and wellness in each moment.

It would be an honour to have the opportunity to connect with you and to help you accomplish your goals so that you can live your best life. My person-centred, narrative approach to therapy focuses on the establishment of a strong therapeutic alliance, experienced through a non-judgmental environment, that helps clients process their story and acquire a fresh, hope-filled vision for the future. Hope and healing is for everyone! It would be so good to connect with you!

Do you find that you are often feeling overwhelmed by emotions, anxious, stressed, or angry? Are you easily triggered, lashing out at others, or pushing down things you want to say but can’t? Do you have a hard time being your authentic self or are unsure of who that is? Are you experiencing grief, loss, or life changes/transitions? I have struggled with some of these same feelings and know what it is like to try to make sense of it all. I am committed to walking with you through both your discovery and healing processes, encouraging you to find the source of your pain,fears, anger and find new ways of being in that place.

Struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem? Looking to improve the connection and communication in your intimate relationship? We can help! Our team of therapists are experienced in working with a wide range of concerns and have clinical training in several therapeutic approaches. With specialized training in relational therapy, we understand that problems do not exist within a vacuum. We work with our clients - individuals, couples, and families - to explore their concerns within the larger context of their lives. Our clinic also offers naturopathic services and behaviour consultation for children, teens, and their families.