Women's Issues Therapists in L6K

I am a registered psychotherapist, Certified Theraplay Practitioner and Certified Play Therapist with 30 years experience. My services are child and family-focused, helping children with behavioural challenges (self regulation), grief, separation anxiety, excess worry or anger and attachment related concerns. Services are covered by extended health insurance plans.

I'm looking forward to meeting you, and I recognize how difficult it can be to create change in our lives. We may feel pain or discomfort when experiencing loss, anxiety, trauma, or substance abuse, and it may be challenging to do this alone. Having experienced many difficult life events, such as divorce, death of a spouse, and being a mom of 3 adult children, I sought therapy to get me through the challenges I was experiencing. I know the pain that accompanies major life transitions and how overwhelming life can be when you feel like you have no control or support.

IN-PERSON sessions in Oakville. Relationships can seem complicated. Do you feel overwhelmed or at a lack of words when trying to communicate with your partner, your parents, or your children? Is it difficult for you to communicate or recognize your needs or to set boundaries in personal or professional relationships? Therapy can help to discover yourself and to work through relationship challenges including practical matters such as conflicting ideas, balancing different expectations, and reconnecting as well as deeper rooted issues originating form relationship trauma including adverse childhood experiences, infidelity, or abuse.

Balance is the key to wellbeing. Life brings its ups and downs and there are times we struggle to keep our balance and harness our inner strength. If you or someone else in your life is going through a difficult time, emotionally or in relationships, I am able to provide therapeutic support. I use a combination of evidence based and creative approaches, that are effective in addressing a variety of concerns.

You are in the thick of motherhood and find yourself saying “I love my child but… what happened to me? Is it this hard for everyone? Am I doing it right? What are these scary thoughts I’m having? How am I going to cope?” I understand. And I’ve been there. I am a maternal and perinatal mental health therapist, who is ready to support you with the ups and downs of parenthood. Whether it’s pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, I’m here for it all.

Accepting New Clients! Life has a way of throwing us curveballs leaving us feeling overwhelmed and questioning our direction. I am passionate about helping adults make changes in their lives to reduce suffering and increase joy and happiness. I take a compassionate, trauma informed approach and specialize in supporting adults struggling with anxiety, depression, managing stress, emotion regulation, compassion fatigue, relationship issues, sexuality, and navigating life transitions. You can expect a kind, supportive, flexible, and non-judgmental experience. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to wellness!

I work with children, teens and adults who present with various mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, behavioural problems, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. I aim to provide you with a safe and confidential space where you can speak freely about your experience without any fear of judgement. I am here to listen and will follow your lead, moving at whatever pace feels comfortable for you.

I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I am a member of OPA and CACBT. I utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment models including Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Prolonged Exposure. I work with a wide range of presenting difficulties, including depression, anxiety (social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety, phobias), anger, insomnia, chronic pain, bereavement, relationship difficulties, addictions, chronic health problems and trauma.

Are you feeling unsettled in your life? Are your relationships living up to your expectations? Sometimes we need to do a reset. Life can be challenging through the ups & downs of work, marriage, parenting, divorce, loss, and retirement. I want to help you navigate these challenges and learn to live with more connection and fulfillment. I am here to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore, understand yourself, and begin to live a fuller life again.

Lets work together on a healthier you. When there are no clear answers, and you reach for help, you deserve a safe space to explore the issues. There is always hope. Life can be challenging, and you don't have to struggle alone. Your mental health can impact your physiological health, your work life, and your personal relationships. A mind body connection is important. I'm here to help you safely and privately unpack the challenges and build on your coping skills. Through counselling support, I've helped many people look at negative thinking patterns and use their strengths to move forward facing everyday challenges with ability.

Whether you're recently diagnosed, or have been on this journey since childhood, living with ADHD can be overwhelming and leave you feeling out of control, frustrated with yourself and exhausted! The field has grown rapidly and, despite the best intentions, no one has the time to sort through all the information available through social media, books, podcasts, etc. That's where I come in! Rely on my personal and professional expertise to sort through the overwhelming amount of information. Together we can identify and implement strategies and tools specifically tailored to your unique ADHD-related challenges.

People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some are hoping to deal with a specific issue such as trauma and loss or are facing difficulty adjusting to a new role like becoming a parent or a new phase in their life.

Serving the people of Halton Region for 15 years, we know that every person's challenges are unique. Our Therapy Team consists of experienced psychologists and registered psychotherapists, and provides therapy and diagnostic services to children, teens, adults, couples and families in English and Farsi.

Throughout our lives we naturally experience ups and downs. These fluctuations in mood may also bring about challenging thoughts and feelings that we hold onto, unsure of how to let them go. I believe that collaboratively working with individuals to explore these thoughts and feelings in a safe, trusting, and non-judgemental environment can help them get where they want to go. In encompassing a person-centered approach to therapy, I believe that you are the expert on your own life. My goal is to help guide and support you on your journey of self-discovery and self-exploration.

Now Accepting New Patients - Are you hiding your pain? Feeling like you are barely holding on? Managing to function but no one else knows how you really feel inside? Do you feel overwhelmed, inadequate, exhausted and are questioning yourself - your ability to cope and juggle all of life's demands? Do you feel that you are struggling in your relationships and feeling uncertain, confused, or lonely? Are you experiencing your relationships as painful? Life happens, events occur that throw us all for a loop and can change our confidence and ability to cope and can lead to stress, anxiety, and feelings of depression.

We offer psychological assessment and psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, and families. We provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, emotion regulation and behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, learning disabilities, life transitions, infertility, postpartum-related problems, stress & burnout, work-related trauma, body image issues, perfectionism, low self-esteem, parent-child relationship difficulties, and parenting in general.

Are you seeking answers? Answers about why you or your child are struggling academically, behaviourally or emotionally? Answers about why it is so hard to stay focused and be organized? Have you wondered if your child could be gifted? Have you been feeling lonely, sad, worried or unmotivated? Do you wonder why your relationships with others are strained? Have you asked yourself how you will ever feel happy again after what you have been through? Are you seeking answers about how you can get unstuck, thrive and be the best you possible?

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I'm here to support you on your journey. I believe everyone is unique, and I provide a safe and understanding space for you to explore your feelings and thoughts. Using different helpful techniques, I work with you to meet your specific needs and goals. Over the years, I've seen how therapy can make a big difference in people's lives. I've helped others through tough times and important life changes. I've learned that people are strong and resilient, and I'm dedicated to being there for you.

Katie is physically in Hong Kong but still registered in Ontario (receipts are claimable with insurance) and is available for online therapy. Her availablities are after 7PM ET, because it will be her mornings. Most people call Katie at the comfort of their own homes at their schedule after work hours. Pui-Yan Leung, (Katie) is a registered social worker and practicing psychotherapist since 2011. She works with adolescents, parents and adults. Katie is known for her warm and empathetic approach by being fully present, actively listening, and in tune to things you might not notice. Katie works from a client-centred (your