Find a Therapist in Kleinburg, Ontario.

I am a transformative and depth psychotherapist. This means that I look beyond the symptoms in order to assist my clients in discovering a more meaningful and fulfilling way to cope with life's inevitable dips and conflicts. It does little long lasting good to treat only the consequences of deeply ensconced processes that we have little knowledge of. While working with me, my clients and I go to where the root cause of their issues reside and gently and safely observe them and understand them with the ultimate goal of gaining control over them.

Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy that offers a safe and supportive space to explore your struggles and how they may be impacting your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Through approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT, we can work together to identify unhealthy patterns and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping. These therapeutic tools can support you in improving your mental health, increasing emotional resilience, and creating lasting, positive changes.

I believe that self-knowledge is the greatest strength we can possess as individuals and the key to enjoying life more fully. Having lived in different countries, experienced diverse cultures, and spoken different languages, I've learned that it's possible to approach challenges and problems in different ways, according to what makes each person feel most secure and confident. My wish is that everyone lives their own life fully and freely, guided by their own decisions. I want to share this wish with you.

Psychotherapy is essentially talk therapy. We will work together to explore concerns that impacting your mental health and quality of life. I approach mental health counselling with curiosity and invite you to take on an exploratory stance as we delve into what things are impacting your day to day functioning, what external barriers are elevating distress, and what things are within your control and out of your control to achieve your desired outcome. Within our practice of psychotherapy, you can expect respect, no judgment, and flexibility to accommodate times that work for you.

There are many things which cause us distress and prevent us from achieving our preferred quality of life. These can include a variety of feelings, thoughts, beliefs, reactions, confusion, past or present situations, etc. You can more easily think about, and choose, your preferred ways of living, by getting clear about what's going on, how you're being affected, and your usual responses. I delight to help in this kind of process: it can be a way of making things which are invisible, visible; things which are unspoken, clear; even things which were un-thought of, possible.

Psychotherapy can mean many things to many people, from help with personal growth, an opportunity to unlearn a bad habit, a quest for insight or improved self-awareness, to a search for meaning in life or the aim of improving self-esteem. Whatever your goal for therapy, together we can discover the ways and means that make most sense to you while you control every step of our journey together. Call me whenever you are ready to embrace the positive changes that therapy has to offer you.

Psychotherapy is talk-based therapy to help us explore any areas of concerns in which you may be experiencing difficulties. The therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist is one of exploration, support, and vulnerability to help you live a life aligned with your passions and goals. Taking the first step can feel daunting and I am here to help support you through this journey. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I am the proper fit for your journey.

I believe that working from a client-centred approach is essential in fostering lasting change. As such, I view each client as an expert in their own lives and integrate their goals in the therapeutic process. My approach draws on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (therapy through relationship), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and neurophysiological research. I specialize in mental health, addictions, trauma, ABI, depression, anxiety, and other emotion and attention regulation difficulties. I offer short-term counselling and long-term psychotherapy to youth, adults, and couples in groups and individually.

I specialize in giving individual psychotherapy for those that have experienced trauma or narcissistic abuse. My scope of practice involves treating trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, narcissistic abuse, child abuse, sexual assault/abuse, depression, anxiety, overcoming grief, managing life problems/situations, and navigating illness and change. My therapy is caring, helpful, and supportive, while also being ideally suited to achieve results. Evening and weekend sessions available. All clients are treated with dignity and respect.

Our team has over a decade of experience in working with individuals in reaching their personal goals. We join clients on their journey of self-discovery, growth and change as defined by their desired outcomes for therapy. We use narrative and emotionally focused modalities to help clients make meaning of their life, relationships and choices as well as work through painful experiences. Our style is marked by a collaborative approach that creates a safe space for exploration and for issues to be resolved.

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 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.

Psychotherapy is a specialized form of therapy focused on deep, long-term change by exploring the root causes of emotional and psychological issues. Unlike general therapy, which may address immediate concerns or offer practical advice, psychotherapy delves into the complexities of your past experiences and patterns. My approach aims to foster profound personal growth and lasting healing by understanding and transforming the underlying factors affecting your well-being. As a dedicated psychotherapist, I offer a transformative approach to explore and address the root causes of your challenges. Please schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.