Find a Therapist in Stouffville, Ontario.

I am a registered psychotherapist in Ontario. I utilize a varity of treatment approches when meeting with clients but draw primarily on my training in Adlerian therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a form of therapy that looks at the thoughts that individuals are having that lead to unwanted feelings and behaviours. Whe first identify the thoughts in therapy then work together to change the thoughts when we successfuly change the thoughts the unwanted feelings also change.

H o l i s t i c P s y c h o t h e r a p y The foundation of the work that I do in the office is a holistic style of psychotherapy in which there is an integration of emotional processing with body trauma unwinding. In addition to working with traditional talk therapy we bring in the body work to assists the client in maintaining groundedness. Techniques used include: Coaching, Somatic focusing, Mantras, Visualizing, Polarity Therapy, Cranio-Sacral, Reiki, movement, stretching, breathe work, Affirmations, New Decision Therapy, life coaching and visualization.

Are you seeking a therapy approach that goes beyond simply talking about your problems? If you're looking for a deeper understanding of yourself, and long-lasting healing that impacts all aspects of your life - including your career, relationships, and spirituality, I would be delighted to work with you. I use an integrative approach to psychotherapy, drawing on relational psychodynamics and somatic awareness. Together, these two foundations can help you feel safe, calm, and stress-free in your body. This foundation of ease and empowerment provide you with new tools to enact change in the aspects of your life that you feel are holding you back.

Therapy can provide a safe emotional space in which your experiences can be explored with the support of a therapist. Throughout my work with clients, I bring an authentic, compassionate, and curious presence and strive to help clients access their own inherent wisdom, strength, and resilience. I work with individuals, couples and families. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit for therapy.

As a psychotherapist, my goal is to provide clients with a safe and supportive environment to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through psychotherapy, clients can gain greater insight into their own personal challenges and develop effective coping mechanisms to address them. One of the key benefits of psychotherapy is that it can help clients to identify and address the underlying causes of their emotional and mental distress. By exploring their past experiences and current challenges, clients can gain a greater understanding of their own unique needs and develop strategies for managing their symptoms.

Many people have ideas about how therapy should look or feel based on what they have seen in movies or tv, and some of those ideas can be scary or intimidating. Therapy should be a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing and exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who offers you empathy, authenticity, and acceptance. I believe that clients are the experts in their lives and will work collaboratively with you to explore the stories you hold about yourself and the world around you to find meaning, facilitate change, and highlight your strengths and successes. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.

A psychotherapy process helps you find emotional support and new insight for your issues, for those bumps in the road that often crop up. Having an empathic, warm, respectful person who points out your blind spots and who listens to you can help you deal –and make sense—of the pressures and challenges you face. I use a blend of Client Centered Counselling, Gestalt Therapy and Family Constellations with cutting edge Energy Psychology Methods –especially EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)—tools to achieve freedom from anxiety, trauma, stress, breakup, grief, abandonment, anger, depression, diagnosis shock and feel calmer, breathe more easily and gain rapid symptom relief.

While I offer many coping strategies for life challenges, it is my passion to help you discover the cause of your anxiety, depression, grief, anger, conflict in relationships. Exploring your past trauma experiences, childhood history and family of origin, you may understand who you are and your responses in a new way. Listening, listing new options and action steps to think and feel differently are part of this counselling process.

In many cultures, seeking a mentor or counsellor at various times in your life, would be expected and respected. Yet in our culture, we still might feel discomfort about "needing" support from someone outside our family & friends. The people I see are courageous. They choose to use the resources available to improve their quality of life. It's a commitment to yourself and your loved ones that takes time, money and determination. Self-help books can be wonderfully helpful, but something unique and special happens when you meet the right person to bring the principles of unconditional positive regard as well as healing skills to meet you wherever you are.

Clinical Neurofeedback an integrative approach of evidence base psychotherapies such as DBT, EMDR, IFS, CRM in combination to Neurofeedback. Combining Neurofeedback within psychotherapy is a transformational approach to rapidly increase the brain's neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation. With ongoing “brain training,” you can expect to go into deeper restful sleep, significantly reduce anxiety and depression, improve attention, focus and concentration. Neurofeedback can work along with medications or is an alternative to medication.

Psychotherapy is commonly known as talk therapy. The main goal with psychotherapy is to help individuals with their mental health. Psychotherapists practice from a variety of evidence-based modalities. Together, we will determine your goals and decide which approach to take. Please contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation where we can explore your presenting concern, determine if we are a good fit for therapy and I can answer any questions that you may have.

In my Psychotherapy practice, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in depth. My approach is client-centered, blending various therapeutic modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care, allowing me to tailor each session to the individual’s needs. Through our work together, clients gain insight into their challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and build resilience. The goal is to empower clients to heal, grow, and create lasting positive change in their lives.

Therapy is a space just for you to pause, reflect, and work through the things that have felt heavy or stuck. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-worth, or just figuring out who you are, we’ll meet you where you’re at. It’s a space to feel supported, understood, and empowered. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with yourself and start moving towards the life you want to live.