Therapists in Markham, ON

Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, down, anxious, stressed, or seeking answers? Would you like to improve your health and well-being and create deeper healing, improved relationships, lasting change, and transformation in your life? Perhaps you find yourself lacking time, focus, energy, drive, connection, and have no idea how to start improving things. We all have times in life when we may feel this way. With everything going on in the world these days, it's not easy to not feel this way. But you can finally stop trying to do it all alone now. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.

Do you have a vision of where you would like to be in your life? I would like to help you reach that goal. I am passionately committed to working with you to find a unique treatment plan that suits your goals and needs. I want you to know that when you are working with me, it is a no-judgment free zone and we move at your own pace. I work from a client-centered angle because I believe in the importance of guiding you through your own self-discovery so that you may feel a sense of tranquility and comfort when you leave my sessions.

As a therapist of 15 years, a human with lived experience and knowledge on brain and neuroscience research, I understand the significance of safety, vulnerability, authenticity, and connection. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. This is why I try my best to make the process as comfortable and safe as possible. Using an integrative approach, I draw from various treatment modalities and tailor sessions to your needs. Grounded in authenticity and genuineness, my therapeutic style is naturally warm, empathetic, and compassionate. I believe therapy can be life altering when there is a good fit.

Life can present many different challenges. Some days can be more difficult than others. If you are experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, loss or loneliness, I am here for support. Whether the challenges include past pain, present stressors or concerns for your future, I can help you navigate through your days, explore ways to regain control of your life and create a better future with healthy relationships. I believe in every individual’s intrinsic worth and innate ability to tap into their strengths and rise out of life’s challenges. I am here to help you find your joy again.

My ideal client struggles with anxiety, addiction or depression. Their goal is to be rehabilitated into a healthy state at a pace that is both comfortable for them as a client and I as a therapist. They want to be able to achieve their personal goals and put them in a state of restoration. `

Anxiety brings about its unique set of challenges for adult children of immigrants. Early on, there's a natural tendency to prioritize the needs of others over your own. The weight of familial and societal expectations often fosters a strong urge to strive for everyone else’s happiness. Balancing your own needs alongside these expectations may create moments of self-doubt or guilt. It's common to worry about disappointing others and feeling uncertain about managing your anxiety. However, with therapy, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.

We understand choosing to heal and recover can be one of the most important decisions that we make in our life. Therefore, choosing the right person to walk with you and assist the process can be crucial. I have extensive experience in working with individuals, couples and families on various issues, like relationship issues, traumas, life transitions, managing emotions and more. I provide supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students in different Universities and institutes. Thanks to my experience as a first-generation immigrant to Canada, I am devoted to working with clients with similar backgrounds.

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.

It’s natural to encounter various forms of difficulties in life, feeling sad, anxious, angry, lonely, stuck, and depressed. Counselling and psychotherapy sessions can help you! These emotions are natural and temporary, I believe all of my clients have their own ability and strengths to gradually overcome and improve. My role as your therapist and your ally is being with you and walk alongside your journey. I am willing to help you to better handle life changes and to make more positive changes. As a member of Hopewoods Psychotherapy, we aim to provide professional mental health services for the Chinese community in Toronto.

Stress, anxiety and depression can be overwhelming, let me walk with you. Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, loss and grief, trauma, boundaries, life transition and relationships issues, let's learn how to handle these. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate and supportive environment where you can have the opportunity to learn coping strategies, explore different perspectives and be able to build on your strength. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT) and a Certified Couple and Family Therapist (CCFT). I am a Approved Supervisor with CRPO, AAMFT, OAMFT and CAMFT.

At Atia Counselling Group, we specialize in helping you face challenges in your private and professional life. We can help if you have personal issues such as anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, suicide ideation, PTSD, trauma, and life transitions, to name a few. If you are facing problems with your loved ones: partners, family members, children, or teens - we understand where you are and are ready to help get you unstuck.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and don’t know what to do next? Are you feeling pressure and behind in life? OR Are you struggling with chronic pain or infertility? If this resonates with you, you are not alone. Together we will work to create safety, help you regain control, and reduce anxiety. We will deepen your trust in yourself to effectively establish and communicate healthy boundaries. My approach is to meet you where you are at, moving at your own pace one step and moment at a time.

**ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! We all experience difficulties in our lives & need a caring professional on our side! Booking a therapy session can help to reduce feelings of sadness, loneliness, stress, anxiety & overwhelm. We can help to enhance your toolbox of coping skills that you use to deal with your current thoughts/feelings & help you deal with daily challenges. We can also help to provide you with a sense of purpose, confidence & self efficacy. We take a warm, non-judgmental, collaborative & strengths-based approach to help you tap into your inner resources & ultimately help you become the best version of yourself!

The world is full of lonely people…In life, we take many paths. Some paths are smooth, while some might be rough and challenging. Sometimes, on a particularly difficult path, we can lose sight of our goals, loved ones, and the connection to our inner selves. On the surface, it may feel like we do not have the strength to get through these hardships. But I believe that we can find it within ourselves to forge new pathways towards happiness. Therapy is empowering! By working through emotions, thoughts, and feelings, you can grow into the person you want to be, and achieve your full potential.

I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings that create present reality. My many years of counselling have shown me that most people have inner resources that are not visible to them, preferring to focus on familiar, yet unknown, beliefs and behaviours. I draw on my professional training to assist in dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and conflict within families and couples. My aim to is facilitate healing, and wellness to move forward in life with confidence and enthusiasm. I am culturally sensitive and open-minded. Phone and video sessions provided: 416-428-6071.

Between building your career, swiping through the dumpster fire of online dating, and trying to be an adult, you're constantly overwhelmed and it feels like you can't catch a break. Your 20s were supposed to be the best years of your life, but it feels like you woke up one day & needed to have your whole life together! To top it off, you have a constant tightness in your chest, you can't remember the last time you had a good night's sleep, and you know you haven't been on top of your self care routine for awhile now. You just want some relief, a solid sense of direction, and to feel GOOD again. I hear you and I can help.

New Client's Welcome! My name is MJ and I’m a Southeast Asian (Filipino-Japanese) woman, as well as a second-generation immigrant. As a BIPOC individual, I have first-hand experience with dealing with first-generation immigrant parents, as well as high academic and personal expectations. A personal quote that I’d like to share with others is, "Practice makes progress, not perfect." People sometimes don't notice how far they've come until they sit back and look back on how much they've accomplished or changed. I would love to acknowledge your resiliency and support your goals.

Difficult days are inevitable on life’s journey. You may be having challenges in a relationship, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma, be a victim of abuse, bullying or race based trauma, going through a divorce or separation, worried about your relationship with children or other family members, experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, depression, stress, grief or just going through a difficult period of your life. Whatever the challenge or struggle, you don’t have to suffer in silence. IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK!! Reassuringly, there is collaborative support available to get you through.

My practice is dedicated to providing you with support to help navigate life challenges, achieve meaningful change, and boost personal growth. My clients come from various cultural backgrounds and often deal with a range of concerns including those related to anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, and identity development. We work together to address distress, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth. I hold my clients as experts in their life and paired with my professional expertise, believe we can alleviate distress and meet our goals.