Photo of Mental Health & Freedom Inc., Registered Psychotherapist in L4C, ON
Mental Health & Freedom Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4C  (Online Only)
Asking for help is a sign of strength. If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, BPD, PTSD or have been a victim of narcissistic abuse, it takes courage to ask for help. Admitting you can’t do everything alone is the first step toward achieving wellness in a fast-paced, demanding world. Therapy can enable you to delve deeper through inner child work and reparenting yourself to heal your trauma wounds and move forward. Asking for help and obtaining a fresh perspective of your past is the first and most profound step toward developing the mental muscle needed to attain emotional and mental strength.
Asking for help is a sign of strength. If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, BPD, PTSD or have been a victim of narcissistic abuse, it takes courage to ask for help. Admitting you can’t do everything alone is the first step toward achieving wellness in a fast-paced, demanding world. Therapy can enable you to delve deeper through inner child work and reparenting yourself to heal your trauma wounds and move forward. Asking for help and obtaining a fresh perspective of your past is the first and most profound step toward developing the mental muscle needed to attain emotional and mental strength.
(647) 370-3477 View (647) 370-3477
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Lionel Stephen Boodlal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4C  (Online Only)
Taking responsibility for ourselves and our experience of life begins with embracing our trials and tribulations, and facing them head on. This fosters a connection with the source of our power that builds resilience to manage whatever may come. Developing the resourcefulness required to fashion a life that is fulfilling and supportive of our overall well-being is an ever-evolving process, and can be more clearly navigated with the help of a trusted professional. Using a person-centred, culturally-, and trauma-informed approach, I aim to empower people to improve their quality of life through organic and systematic processes.
Taking responsibility for ourselves and our experience of life begins with embracing our trials and tribulations, and facing them head on. This fosters a connection with the source of our power that builds resilience to manage whatever may come. Developing the resourcefulness required to fashion a life that is fulfilling and supportive of our overall well-being is an ever-evolving process, and can be more clearly navigated with the help of a trusted professional. Using a person-centred, culturally-, and trauma-informed approach, I aim to empower people to improve their quality of life through organic and systematic processes.
(289) 301-7212 View (289) 301-7212
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Lia Khalili
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Embark on a journey towards a fulfilling life with over fifteen years of expertise guiding you. As an experienced registered psychotherapist, I specialize in empowering individuals to overcome life's obstacles and unlock their full potential. Whether navigating relationships, academics, self-esteem, trauma or psychological distress, I offer personalized counseling tailored to your needs. I probe beyond symptoms, exploring problem roots from various perspectives to craft comprehensive and effective treatment plans. Leveraging profound insights into child psychology, I develop new therapeutic methods for adults and children.
Embark on a journey towards a fulfilling life with over fifteen years of expertise guiding you. As an experienced registered psychotherapist, I specialize in empowering individuals to overcome life's obstacles and unlock their full potential. Whether navigating relationships, academics, self-esteem, trauma or psychological distress, I offer personalized counseling tailored to your needs. I probe beyond symptoms, exploring problem roots from various perspectives to craft comprehensive and effective treatment plans. Leveraging profound insights into child psychology, I develop new therapeutic methods for adults and children.
(289) 807-0818 View (289) 807-0818
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Stuart Goldman
Registered Social Worker, BA, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
I have received training in CBT, DBT, Substance Use, Depression Care, Trauma, Couple and Family Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I am a Psychotherapy provider with over 30 years of experience in both hospital and community settings with the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of issues impacting adults and youth such as: anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, psychosis, couple and family issues, interpersonal difficulties, anger management, work/school and legal issues.
I have received training in CBT, DBT, Substance Use, Depression Care, Trauma, Couple and Family Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I am a Psychotherapy provider with over 30 years of experience in both hospital and community settings with the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of issues impacting adults and youth such as: anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, psychosis, couple and family issues, interpersonal difficulties, anger management, work/school and legal issues.
(289) 276-8318 View (289) 276-8318
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Gabriella Carafa
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4C  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am especially passionate about and certified to work with individuals in the perinatal period who may be dealing with infertility, pregnancy (both planned and unplanned), perinatal loss/bereavement, coping with an antenatal diagnosis, perinatal mood disorders, transitioning to parenthood and/or are parents with disabilities. I also offer disability affirming therapy and have experience working with parents who have children with disabilities, adolescents and adults with both congenital and acquired disabilities. I also work with individuals who experience anxiety, and/or depression.
I am especially passionate about and certified to work with individuals in the perinatal period who may be dealing with infertility, pregnancy (both planned and unplanned), perinatal loss/bereavement, coping with an antenatal diagnosis, perinatal mood disorders, transitioning to parenthood and/or are parents with disabilities. I also offer disability affirming therapy and have experience working with parents who have children with disabilities, adolescents and adults with both congenital and acquired disabilities. I also work with individuals who experience anxiety, and/or depression.
(647) 496-5759 View (647) 496-5759
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The Recovery Concierge
CCAC, ICADC, IBCP
Verified Verified
Are you overcome with guilt about your addiction and behaviours? Maybe you find yourself saying that it was the last time...only to find yourself relapsing. Choosing the right specialist is essential to your recovery. As an internationally certified addiction counsellor and holistic health practitioner, I have helped hundreds of individuals and families treat addiction and heal unhealthy patterns. Using evidence-based therapeutic methods, I’ll work with you to create a recovery path that fits your lifestyle and goals. Recovery means something different to everyone. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
Are you overcome with guilt about your addiction and behaviours? Maybe you find yourself saying that it was the last time...only to find yourself relapsing. Choosing the right specialist is essential to your recovery. As an internationally certified addiction counsellor and holistic health practitioner, I have helped hundreds of individuals and families treat addiction and heal unhealthy patterns. Using evidence-based therapeutic methods, I’ll work with you to create a recovery path that fits your lifestyle and goals. Recovery means something different to everyone. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
(647) 493-1853 View (647) 493-1853
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Bhatia Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bhatia Psychology Group provides individual and couples therapy to help you build a mentally healthier and happier life. Our team features clinical psychologists, social workers, and registered psychotherapists. We more than therapists — we are caring, compassionate and committed individuals guiding you on a path to happiness, self-love and inner peace. We are here to help if you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges or more.
Bhatia Psychology Group provides individual and couples therapy to help you build a mentally healthier and happier life. Our team features clinical psychologists, social workers, and registered psychotherapists. We more than therapists — we are caring, compassionate and committed individuals guiding you on a path to happiness, self-love and inner peace. We are here to help if you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges or more.
(289) 805-3520 View (289) 805-3520
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STAR Holistic Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting new clients!
Accepting new clients!
(289) 272-8786 View (289) 272-8786
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Kevin F Greene
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MBA
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Has COVID has made life for you or your family harder? Are cyber bullying, online addiction, increased anxiety and depression becoming a problem? Do you have concerns about ADHD, Autism, or other developmental conditions? Parents often struggle to understand their own feelings and emotions when they see their child in pain. Many of the troubling behaviours that we see are really cries for help and support. Children and teenagers experience stresses that didn’t exist only a short time ago and need our help. We are living in challenging times and the good news is that help is available both online and in person.
Has COVID has made life for you or your family harder? Are cyber bullying, online addiction, increased anxiety and depression becoming a problem? Do you have concerns about ADHD, Autism, or other developmental conditions? Parents often struggle to understand their own feelings and emotions when they see their child in pain. Many of the troubling behaviours that we see are really cries for help and support. Children and teenagers experience stresses that didn’t exist only a short time ago and need our help. We are living in challenging times and the good news is that help is available both online and in person.
(647) 697-4739 View (647) 697-4739
Photo of Cherisse Doobay, Counsellor in L4C, ON
Cherisse Doobay
Counsellor, BA, MSc, CLC
Verified Verified
Richmond Hill, ON L4C  (Online Only)
I am psychotherapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients always leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals, couples, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
I am psychotherapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients always leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals, couples, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
(647) 493-4841 View (647) 493-4841
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Toula Kourgiantakis
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, CCFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Not accepting new clients
My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-focused, collaborative, family-centred, and racially/culturally sensitive.
I am a Social Worker and Certified Couple and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience working with families/couples. Some of the areas I address in couple therapy include how to repair and strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, improve communication, and enhance emotional and physical intimacy. For families supporting someone with a mental health and/or addiction-related concern, I provide psychoeducation about mental health and addictions, help families strengthen coping skills and self-care, and also focus on improving communication and setting limits. Family is a broad concept that includes families of choice.
My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-focused, collaborative, family-centred, and racially/culturally sensitive.
I am a Social Worker and Certified Couple and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience working with families/couples. Some of the areas I address in couple therapy include how to repair and strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, improve communication, and enhance emotional and physical intimacy. For families supporting someone with a mental health and/or addiction-related concern, I provide psychoeducation about mental health and addictions, help families strengthen coping skills and self-care, and also focus on improving communication and setting limits. Family is a broad concept that includes families of choice.
(855) 848-2034 View (855) 848-2034

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When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.