Find a Therapist in Streetsville, Ontario.

People come to counselling not because they don't have answers to their problems, people usually know what they should do, but they can't seem to do them. My role as your pschotherapist is less about telling you what to do (which is actually the easier part), I am here to help you clear away some of the junks that stop you from seeing and "doing" the answers. After that, I will help you reach your goal step by step.

Stress reminds you that you need to do more than the contrary to reduce your stress. Through Psychotherapy with Julian D’Souza he addresses your physical, mental, emotional and social stress and needs. Anxiety is your response to STRESS. By redefining your expectation of self and the possible outcomes you come to face reality than get sucked in a belief of avoidance. Anxiety and stress does create motivation, if handled well Psychotherapy reduces the RISK. Psychotherapy is behavior modification in our daily lives, and more than reducing the height of the waves or stress. 2 hearts are better than 1, Psychotherapy creates that environment for your emotions healthy or not.

I take a positive based approach in my counselling. I believe that lasting change happens when you draw out the truths within yourself and your relationships. I do not treat people as problems, as people are people and problems are problems. I do not like lables; I believe people are a lot more than what they may be currently struggling with. I seek to understand the full context of a person, rather than just focusing on a specific issue. I am a Registered Psychotherapist.

Do you have a junk drawer in your home? I like to think of therapy like emptying out and organizing your junk drawer. Trauma and stress disorganizes our brain. Memories and experiences are scrambled and coping skills are hidden. Therapy lets us empty out those drawers, put them in order, throw out the things we no longer need, and find the things we’ve been searching for.

A psychotherapist is a regulated professional (in ON) who can help people understand and change their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Through psychotherapy, people can gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of their emotional distress and develop coping strategies to manage and navigate their challenges effectively. Research has shown the effectiveness of individual psychotherapy in alleviating symptoms of various mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety. However, there are many factors to successful therapy – the therapeutic relationship being the most important. Given this, I encourage you to visit my website to book a FREE consult: https://www.stadnyktherapy.ca

Psychotherapy is one way of working through depression, anxiety, personality disorders,eating disorders, addictions, marriage and family issues (to name some). The process can vary depending on an indivduals needs and struggles. I work from the cognitive behaiour and the dialectical behavioral models to help individuals learn and grow as people, and aquire tools to help cope with their struggles.

Psychotherapy can be life-changing; you may need a few sessions or more in-depth work, but we will collaborate to meet your needs. There are many types of psychotherapy, all of which involve talking to someone you can confide in and trust to have your best interests at heart. I offer a person-centred approach to meet your unique needs and work with you on your best strategy for meeting life’s challenges.

Psychotherapy can help you cope with difficult life circumstances, recover from mental health concerns and it encourages healing and personal growth. Drawing on a variety of psychotherapy modalities, our clinicians create a compassionate, non-judgmental and healing space for you to discover and develop your version of a happy and healthy life. Our psychotherapists work with a variety of issues, and help guide individuals, families & couples along their wellness journey using various therapeutic modalities and supportive interventions. We love working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies, and all spiritual & cultural backgrounds are welcome in our virtual office! Book today!

I embrace a strengths-based philosophy, guided by consistent positive regard for clients and families. Within that context, I utilize an array of clinical practices to best serve clients and families within individual and group formats. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Psycho-education, Mindfulness, and Recovery.  My approach is collaborative, compassionate and interactive. And as a Accredited Music Therapist, I am always ready to incorporate music into the psychotherapy process. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to help my clients achieve optimal mental health.

Whether you feel alone, lost, stressed, scared, overwhelmed, anxious, down, or are facing a difficult time, talk therapy can help. Psychotherapy includes a number of different types of practices, like behavioural focused sessions using CBT, ACT, MBCT or DBT, humanistic or client centred approaches. The specific type of therapy that works for you is something we discuss together, ensuring that you're gaining the most you can from your time in therapy.

If therapy were to be successful for you, what would be different in your life? How would you know that this process was a good use of your time and money? - How you answer those questions is very important, those answers set the (initial) destination as we set out on this journey together. Client directed therapy means that your goals are the compass that guides our work, and we will regularly check in to assess what is working and not working in helping you reach those goals. Every client is different, and our work will be built on proven modalities and techniques, while also being specific to you.

Whether you’re experiencing ongoing challenges or something unexpected, counselling can support you in gaining new perspectives and skills. Together we will set goals to promote growth in making the life changes you are seeking.

We'd be a great fit if •'You’re struggling with the ability to cope and manage distressing feelings including feelings of overwhelm, anger or apathy • You’re ready to explore your true identity and core values outside of societal expectations and reconnect with yourself • Curious and ready to dismantle the impact of various systems of oppression • You’re tired of feeling stuck and unfulfilled • You're looking for a therapist who is compassionate, non-judgemental and genuinely wants to support you in feeling less alone • You’re seeking clarity, fulfillment, purpose, balance& calm • You 're ready to process and work through feelings such as low self-esteem, unhappiness, anxiety & anger

In my practice, I provide a nurturing space for clients to explore grief, relationships, and personal challenges. Driven by curiosity about people, I focus on your unique story and how it shapes your experiences. With my background in sociology and social psychology, I appreciate the complexities of identity and connection. Together, we’ll address your issues using a blend of Psychodynamics, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. This tailored approach fosters self-discovery and healing, helping you find meaning in your journey while cultivating self-trust and empowerment. Remember, you don’t have to navigate this path alone; I’m here to support you.

You can work through your life issues! Psychotherapy is different from counseling. Counseling is working with current life issues and discussing them, processing emotions, and creating action plans to improve issues. Psychotherapy is deeper healing work where we explore how your current life in various areas has potentially been impacted by your early life and your life until now, and the beliefs and schemas that you formulated through those. We work with both the past and present simultaneously to heel wounds that occurred, big or small, and how to transform those into shifted behavior in the now. We will work with your thoughts, your emotions, and your behaviors in a manner that is unique.

Psychotherapy's major objectives are to reduce symptoms, maintain or enhance day-to-day functioning, and improve quality of life. Psychotherapy helps with managing stressful life events, the effects of trauma, medical disease, or bereavement (such as the death of a loved one), and some mental health issues like anxiety or depression. Positive physiological and neurological changes have been associated with psychotherapy, which has been shown to enhance emotional and psychological health. Psychotherapy comes in a variety of forms, and certain forms may be more effective in particular therapeutic contexts. Psychotherapy may be used in combination with medication or other therapies.

Psychotherapy is a broader term to describe a number of treatment methods which can be used to help individuals with their mental health. Some of the treatments I utilize are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based (MCBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Culturally sensitive, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Narrative, Strength based, and Trauma Focused. The most common ailments that clients see me for are depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, abuse and self-esteem issues. Through my academic training and personal experience, I bring my clients a personal understanding of many of these issues.

Many of us struggle with persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or a sense of not being good enough. A therapist can help you change your story of yourself and your experience of being in the world. I am able to help with any of the following: panic and anxiety loneliness depression grief, loss and sadness feelings of worthlessness and despair struggles with anger problems in relationships: finding them, keeping them, being "true" to them, knowing when it's time to end them... I can also help with specific struggles you might have, such as: memories and experiences of harm, abuse, violation or trauma in childhood and adulthood the loss of a lo....

Therapy can be a powerful tool for growth and self-discovery. I take a collaborative approach, working alongside you to understand your unique challenges and goals. By drawing on my expertise in psychology and combining it with your lived experiences, we'll create a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we'll develop healthy coping mechanisms, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build resilience. You'll benefit from this personalized approach as you navigate life's hurdles, cultivate inner strength, and move towards a more fulfilling future.

The associates at New Leaf Psychology Centre represent a broad range of experiences and expertise. Psychotherapy is offered for clients across the lifespan. Treatment approaches taken are evidence based yet personalized to you. Psychotherapy can be helpful for self-exploration (e.g. identity, anger, procrastination, career options), coping with life stressors (e.g. work, family, children, school, separation, grief), reducing worries, and improving mood.

I am here to support you. My task is neither to “improve”, nor to “remake” you. I cannot replace you, I cannot act and live on behalf of you. However, I have been trained in the field of understanding how your mind is functioning and helping you to develop the skills to communicate. Together we can work on your issues and requests. We can explore your past and present to make connections. We will dig deeper to find roots of your beliefs and develop your inner resources so that you may flourish. When I see you feeling better, thinking clearly, acting efficiently, achieving more, I consider my task is accomplished.

The process of therapy helps people step back, and look at things through the lens of an objective observer. In this way, individuals start to see strengths within themselves. As they see these strengths, with a therapist's help, people begin to make gradual changes in their lives. Adults, adolescents, & children see me in my practice in downtown Toronto for individual, couples, and family counseling. Their problems include anxiety, stress, depression, parent-child conflict, marital distress, trauma, and grief & bereavement.

Psychotherapy is ideally a safe place for clients to begin unpacking their issues to begin looking forward towards their best hopes. While it can certainly be challenging and intimidating, my goal is to help clients embrace the discomfort in exploring these tough issues to ideally imagine a better future to ultimately pursue. While my practice can center around resolution of goals, I also believe some people just need a trained clinician to talk to in a less goal-oriented formal matter.

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.

As a psychotherapist I use a person-centered approach to helping clients disentangle their thoughts, feelings and behaviours while setting a course toward using these three to move forward in a helpful, more fulfilling way. I make it my goal and empower clients to understand their inner and outer life and story in connection with others, so that they come to feel more confident and secure in their choices; choices that will bring more hope.