Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Caledonia, ON

Working with neuro-diverse children and adolescents over the years has given me knowledge and insight into their unique experiences. Helping them with sensory processing, peer relationships, behavioural difficulties, and emotional regulation are the many areas that I have experience. Children and adolescents are trying to find their way in life, with support and therapy I can guide them in that journey.

Are you feeling confused about how to make changes? Overthinking problems or watching yourself do the same things yet expecting different results? Suffering? Maybe your current situation has left you wondering if your vision of happiness is even possible? If you answer yes to any of these questions, call me. I can help. I've worked successfully with individuals, couples and families for many years to help them make sutainable changes to their lives and reclaim their hearts. My clients experience greater levels of personal competency, satisfaction, joy, energy and wellbeing. Life is meant to be lived abundantly. I can show you how.

First Responders: are you feeling fatigued beyond usual, or perhaps you are struggling with memory or irritable mood? Is it getting harder for you to get motivated to show up? Are you startled by noises and flashes. How is your level of hypervigilance, extra alert to a fault? First responders are at a much higher risk of experiencing symptoms of PTSD and with that usually comes along depression and fractured relationships. PTSD is a silent dis-order. It can ruin lives, families and test everyone's tolerance.

Members of FLEX Psychology's Psychoeducational Clinic have been supporting learners for over 15 years and have become one of the most referred to clinics in Ontario by independent schools and allied health professionals. FLEX assessments integrate a full range of psychoeducational testing and a thorough examination of your and your child's social and emotional well being. We look at the whole learner, focusing not only on identifying areas of concern, but better understanding a learners strengths. By focusing on a strengths based approach, we can help build an approach to learning that can move all students forward.

How would you like to have better quality relationships and feel better about yourself? My practice provides short-term therapy. We specialize primarily in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and treat a variety of Anxiety Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Gambling Disorders and other disorders. We also deal with self-esteem issues. We specialize in treating individuals, couples and groups, as well as adults and adolescents. We also offer 30 minute sessions and video therapy.

I am a licensed psychologist with dual registration as a Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist and a Family Psychologist. I offer dyadic parent-infant/child psychotherapy for toddlers (2-5), play therapy for children (6-11) and talk therapy for preteens and teens (12-18). I also provide psychoeducational, ADHD and diagnostic/social emotional assessments for children and adolescents. These can include testing for learning disorders, giftedness, mental health disorders, ADHD, developmental concerns, intellectual disabilities, and assessments for post-secondary school.

I'm Dr. Neda Safvati Agius, a seasoned psychologist with 15+ years in psychological testing. Formerly from Los Angeles, I moved to Durham Region in 2019 to raise my family and I'm eager to contribute to the community's well-being. With experience in test publishing, I have a unique perspective, enabling me to conduct evaluations with a deep understanding of the nuances involved in test construction and interpretation. I believe in the power of accurate assessments to guide individuals toward personal growth, improved decision making. Let's embark on a journey toward enhanced well-being together.

I provide individual and parent therapy for children and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting concerns. Therapy may involve individual, parent or family sessions depending on the needs and goals of clients. My areas of expertise include child temperament (emotionally sensitive or rigid), emotion regulation (includes self harm), parent-child attachment, family dynamics, parenting challenges, coping with stressful life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.

Making the decision to disclose difficulties and seek out psychological services can be challenging. I work collaboratively with adult and adolescent therapy clients to develop a clear understanding of problems, building agreement on the core tasks of therapy to lead to meaningful changes. I utilize my training in Emotion-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, Psychodynamic, and Integrative therapies to address a diverse range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma (eg. sexual assault, childhood abuse), and personality difficulties. The foundation of our relationship will be our focus on establishing and maintaining a strong working-alliance rooted in empathy and trust.

As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist my goal is to help you gain insight to how your emotions influence your thought process. By helping you identify issues that are causing you conflict we then can work on formulating solutions. With this understanding we then can focus on changing maladaptive behaviours to more positive ones. The goal of CBT is to teach you strategies so that you can move forward in your life. CBT is effective with adults and children. We all have the ability to change things in our lives, we just need to take the first steps.

Dr. Katsuras provides treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting problems, including trauma, relational difficulties, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, identity confusion, and life transitions as well as parent-child dyadic work. She also provides psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic testing. Dr. Katsuras’ theoretical orientation is primarily Cognitive-Behavioral, while integrating aspects of insight oriented therapy (psychodynamic), interpersonal, attachment, and family systems techniques.

Many of us struggle with problems for weeks, months or even years, but when it gets to the point where you're overwhelmed and it's interfering with your life, work or threatening your relationships, I can help. My approach is non-judgmental, down-to-earth and goal-directed. My Specialties are: sex therapy, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, separation & divorce counselling and career testing (adults & teens). As a seasoned therapist, I use various modalities: CBT (cognitive-behaviour therapy), Adlerian, Reality, Attachment, Brief Solution-Focussed and Art Therapy (children & teens). LGBTQ Positive.

Dr. Jason Bacchiochi a registered Psychologist and the Co-Founder of Sageview Health. Dr. Bacchiochi's clinical work includes assessment and treatment, with particular emphasis on mental health in the workplace and psychological trauma. His primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is an experienced therapist in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. Most recently Dr. Bacchiochi was the Assessment Team Head at the Work, Stress and Health Program, and the Psychological Trauma Program at the CAMH and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto (2008 to 2012).

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.

I help adults who experience focusing issues, distractibility, inefficiency, sadness, anxiety, worry, stress, self-criticalness, attachment/social/relationship concerns (as a partner, as a parent, as a friend), trauma, as well as difficulties at home, work, and school.

I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.

Sometimes life can become overwhelming because of our emotions, thoughts, behaviours or difficulties within our relationships. While we try to cope with life’s challenges as best as possible, sometimes we need extra help to feel better. Seeking professional support is a courageous and admirable decision, and I can’t wait to meet with you and help you through your journey of facing your difficulties and healing! In therapy, I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, stress, depression, negative emotions, emotion regulation, trauma, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, and self-growth.

I received my Masters of Social Work at University of Toronto and was trained in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre (ATRC) at St. Joes Hamilton. I have experience in the Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health program at the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, where I provided both individual and group psychotherapy within a multidisciplinary team, as well as the ATRC and the WSIB Mental Health Speciality clinic. I also spent years as a counsellor supporting postsecondary students at the Student Wellness Centre at McMaster University.