Find a Therapist in Oak Ridges, Ontario.

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.

My psychotherapy approach is very individualized and considers each client as unique. I aim to cultivate a non-judgemental and respectful collaborative relationship. I emphasize client strengths and goal setting to ensure the therapy is useful and approaching whatever goals clients are aiming for. Benefits of this psychotherapy approach include experiencing a sense of lightness in daily living, feeling equipped to cope with life's challenges, feeling confident and empowered, and having an overall sense of wellness.

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.

In a safe manner, we will discuss the goals of therapy and identify the challenges that you are facing. Through therapy, we rebuild self-esteem and self-confidence and empower you to create positive and meaningful change. Areas of specializations include anxiety, depression, anger management, family conflict and self-esteem. This works well with individual and couples counselling.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

We can all agree that sometimes it simply feels good to talk to someone. All the better when we know with absolute confidence that the person we are talking to is not going to judge us. Psychotherapy is, in its purest form, talk therapy. At Uniquely You, therapy does not require an agenda. Instead, the process of therapy is constructed to suit you. It is compassionate, non-judgmental, and realistic; the goal is to help you get on the path of living YOUR best life, whatever that may look like. Individual Therapy is offered for: grief stress anger anxiety depression self-esteem life changes troubled sleep thoughts of suicide relationship difficulties​​ ​post-traumatic stress

Life can come with various ups and downs, and at times, the low's can create a negative state in one's well being. Psychotherapy with me offers a holistic approach to your well-being, ensuring that a safe and collaborative approach is adopted to support individuals growth towards greater psychological wellbeing. Therapy varies based on client needs, and the eclectic approach I take allows for flexibility based on client concerns.

Clients benefit from psychotherapy by gaining a powerful space to bring forward their desires, hopes, and dreams while addressing challenges and barriers that may hold them back from becoming their best selves. As a clinician, I serve as a guide, counselor, and supportive ally—working collaboratively with clients to set meaningful goals that encourage motivation and foster a healthy, fulfilling life.

Talk therapy provides an opportunity to learn skills that will keep the emotional "trash can" empty and help develop a healthy self. Healthy emotions stimulate the human fueling system promoting positive growth, strength to create solutions and manage life challenges. Maintaining a healthy emotional/spiritual system is as important to life as sustaining a healthy heart. The emotional, physcial and spiritual persons are team players in the "game of life". Each player has a specific position in the game of life and is dependant on the other players to score health and wellness. Ignoring any one of these players for too long will affect their ability to score life goals: happiness, peace.

My approach to therapy produces powerful results and allows the individual to heal at a profound and deep level. By encouraging clients to be authentic, conscious and aware I provide fundamentals that support spiritual growth. Healing takes place when we address both our dark and our light sides. Building self-esteem and a healthy ego, establishing boundaries and getting our needs met are very important. I use 2 main modalities Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. Psychotherapy is my passion and having said that I have always known people to feel exceptionally comfortable to share their life’s journey with me.

Psychotherapy with me is a collaborative and respectful process where clients are invited to explore their thoughts, emotions, and patterns in a safe and supportive space. I work from a trauma-informed, Gestalt and somatic perspective, which means we pay attention not only to what is happening in your mind, but also to what is happening in your body and in the present moment. I do not rush change or impose solutions. Instead, I help clients increase awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Through this process, clients often gain self-understanding, clearer boundaries, and greater confidence in navigating life’s challenges.

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.

In my psychotherapy practice, I prioritize meeting clients where they are—emotionally, mentally, and situationally. This means honoring each client’s unique pace, experiences, and readiness for change, without pressure or judgment. I approach therapy with deep compassion, creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and accepted. By attuning to their needs and validating their emotions, I foster a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy. My goal is to walk alongside clients with care and understanding, helping them navigate their challenges while empowering their growth and healing.

Sustaining and maintain good behaviour, mental health, relationships and social skills can be accomplished with psychotherapy. An individual may experience many troubling thoughts and/or behaviours during their lifetime which may interfere with any relationship in their life and/or just cause disturbances of their well-being. Psychotherapy is provided in an environment where one is allowed to speak freely and voice their concerns in a neutral, confidential and nonjudgmental setting. Both parties collaborate to come up with a solution to the problems one may be experiencing with the aim of eliminating any and all difficulties causing concern.

Are you dealing with challenges related to your relationships, emotions, identity, or life circumstances? I work with individuals and couples from all backgrounds who want to develop coping skills, stop harmful patterns, and improve their quality of life. We will work together to create a treatment plan that is unique to your therapeutic needs and goals. Whether you have been diagnosed with a mood or personality disorder, are struggling with anxiety or depression, or are going through a difficult life transition, I am here to support you.

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Psychotherapy provides us with an opportunity to use an integrative approach to gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and interactions. I work collaboratively with my clients to reach their therapeutic goals within an empathetic and supportive dynamic. Whether your goals are for you as an individual or as part of a couple, psychotherapy provides the opportunity for personal growth and empowerment to experience the life you desire.

Psychotherapy is sometimes called the "talking cure". It is the process of understanding both the conscious and unconscious parts of ourselves and how these inner dynamics shape our emotional life and patterns of behaviour. It isn't always easy, but this process can lead to an increased understanding of the forces shaping your inner life. Once this happens, you'll create new possibilities for change.

Psychotherapy provides a valuable opportunity for self-exploration and personal growth. I offer a client-centered approach, integrating various therapeutic techniques to address your unique needs and goals. Whether you're dealing with specific mental health issues or seeking general self-improvement, we’ll work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a supportive environment. My aim is to help you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful change in your life. Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to begin your journey toward personal growth and healing.

Therapy is about the exploration of how we are impacted by our life experiences. It allows us to discover different choices and strategies to resolve the difficulties that keep us stuck. Therapy will provide you with an opportunity to express your concerns in a safe and non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard, and be acknowledged, for who you really are. Together we will discuss what you may want to achieve through the therapy process. With a commitment to therapy, over time you will see change occur. I take an integrative approach to therapy combining psychoanalytic, attachment based and trauma focused therapies.

In addition to finding relief from symptoms such as anxiety and depression, I believe it is also necessary to look at the source of those symptoms. Not doing so would be akin to treating a physical ailment without looking for the cause. It is from this deeper work that lasting change and growth can come. As a depth-oriented psychotherapist, I work with people to gain insight, find meaning in their lives, and find more effective ways of being and relating to others. It is through this process that change, growth, and wholeness result. We all want happier, more fulfilling lives. I will help you work toward your goals.

I offer a safe space for clients to reach their full potential through a therapeutic relationship that is based on the clients goals. Clients will be able to discover new things about themselves and find new ways to confront any struggles that they may be facing. Through psychotherapy clients often find their strengths and new insights that lead them closer to a fulfilled life.

Psychotherapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, drawing on evidence-based methods like CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, emotional balance, and practical coping strategies. The goal is to help you build resilience, improve relationships, and rediscover meaning—empowering you to move forward with confidence and hope.

Art therapy and counselling support deeper self-exploration, emotional processing, and integration of difficult life experiences. This may involve talking, creative expression, and somatic awareness, depending on your needs, and is guided by collaboration, consent, and a pace that feels safe and supportive. Art therapy can support you in gaining greater self-insight, self-awareness, and sense of mindfulness in order to live a more fulfilling life.

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.

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.