Dan Sileshi, (Diplomate Clinician)
Registered Psychotherapist
105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario L1N 1C4 | (647) 530-2885
In order to initiate the change we desire for our lives, we need to give ourselves the permission to take the first steps to finding help. Dan's message is: "Why wait?" Growth and healing will occur as we come to an understanding of self, others and our environment.
Gabriela Vilar, MA Counselling
Spanish Bilingual Psychotherapist
274 Mackenzie Ave, Ajax, Ontario L1S 2E9 | 647 899 2692
Welcome! I am a bilingual English-Spanish psychotherapist and I work with individuals, couples and families to help them overcome life challenges and transitions. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief, stress, anger management and relationship issues.
Stacy Kirkbride, MACP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Recreation Therapist, I specialize in supporting both individuals and couples in coping with chronic pain, anxiety/depression, grief, difficult life transitions, and relationships issues.
Melissa Letourneau, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
*Accepting New Clients* My approach is grounded in authenticity, trust, and often humour. I believe you have the wisdom to navigate life’s challenges and I strive to help empower you to facilitate change in therapy. I work with individuals, couples & families.
Ari Shapero, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
*Accepting New Clients* I make a point of facilitating conversations that foster "hope" and "possibility," especially in places where they can be hard to find. I look forward to meeting you.
Laura Kemp-Romas, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Director of EnerTherapy
Available for Online Therapy
Life can be extremely challenging. It is my goal to help you navigate these challenges via a collaborative, practical, uplifting and empowering approach. I will help you in accessing your power, strengths & abilities so that you may move to fulfillment & happiness.
Garrett LaFosse, M.Sc., RP, RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage and Family Therapist; Professional member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Available for Online Therapy
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Having trouble managing emotions? Feeling lonely and isolated and like there's no way out? Does it seem like you keep having the same bad relationship over and over? I aim to create a safe space for you to tell your story and get help.
Stefan Milosevic, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
Aurora, Ontario L3X 0A9 |
I have over 4 years of previous experience working with people challenged with a variety of struggles. I work with clients according to their goals and understand that every person has strength inside them to move towards recovery and growth with any struggle they face.
Related Sites:
Town of Ajax, ON
Canadian Counselling Association
Therapy Ajax, ON
Pickering ON, Whitby, Audley, Oshawa,Markham
Ajax, Ontario offers residents a number of natural getaway opportunities through its parks and wilderness trails. Most parks, including Annie Park and Cedar Park, offer family recreational areas with playgrounds and other fun activities for children. Some even contain sporting areas for soccer and tennis, such as Forest Ridge Park and Hermitage Park. Arbour Park includes a swimming area for visitors as well as dry land activities. The city also hosts a new yearly event, the Waterfront Half Marathon. Fitness and health programs are available at the McLean and Ajax community centers for those interested in learning more about a bettering their bodies.1 For the artistically minded, the city has an Arts Festival featuring all manner of art, even modern varieties and tributes to famous pop culture icons. The community is constantly growing, with plans for public facility improvements and additional activities for local residents. Whether you want to get in shape, experience art or learn about culture, the city of Ajax has something for you!
Mental Health in Ajax
Stress, anxiety and work-related pressures plague many residents of Ajax and the Durham Region. In a public poll done by Canadian psychology students in 2009, over 50% of the population of the Durham Region reported feeling depressed and anxious due to work. People feel less happy in their personal lives when they are demotivated at work.
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) offers vocational rehabilitative services designed to help individuals through stress, anxiety and other mental health concerns that affect their daily wellbeing.2 The Durham Branch of the CMHA offers several therapy and counseling sessions that may be taken individually or in groups.3 Residents of Ajax may take part in these community mental health programs and work together with their fellow citizens to take a collaborative approach toward mental health.
Crisis support Durham mental health services may be accessed through the Ontario Mental Health Helpline at 1-800-742-1890.4
Current Initiatives
The COPEmental health program operates in Whitby, but is easily accessible by anyone in Ajax. It is a non-profit charity organization organized by Community Care Durham (CCD), and specializes in adult mental health issues. CCD focuses on extending their facilities to adults with age related mental health needs. They also have a geriatric support program for elderly citizens requiring physical as well as mental health support.Trained Volunteers at the CCD carry out individual and group support sessions through the COPE program. Participants are taught to work through their anxiety, stress and depression and are provided with the tools they need to continue acquiring skills in life.5
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017) . Ajax, ON. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajax,_Ontario.
2. Mental Health Services. (2017) . Canadian Mental Health Association, Durham. Retrieved from http://www.ementalhealth.ca/index.php?m=record&ID=11348.
3. Durham. (2017) . Community Care. Retrieved from http://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/.
4. Ontario Mental Health Helpline . (2017) . Short Term Crisis Support Beds. Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca/Directory/Program/14987.
5. Community Care Durham. (2017) . Record Details. Retrieved from http://www.informdurham.com/record/AJP0195.
Ajax is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 67.00 square kilometers. The population of Ajax is 119,677 people with 37,549 households . The population ranking for Ajax is #44 nationally and #22 for the province of Ontario with a density of 1786.40 people per sq km. Ajax therapists serve postal code: L1S.