Find a Therapist in Oakville, Ontario.

Many clients struggle with problematic behaviours, relationships or issues, some based in early childhood experiences. Psychotherapy involves building a relationship with my clients, creating a dialogue, helping them develop or grow their self-reflective capacity, increase their self-understanding and improve their own emotional regulation and decision making process...as awareness grows clients begin to have choice about their behaviour and situations and can begin to make much desired changes.

People often come to therapy to get rid of painful and difficult feelings. Rather than getting rid of our feelings, therapy is a skilled process of helping us understand ourselves so we can use our feelings to navigate our lives. Even the very painful feelings hold vital information for us to become sure-footed in our life. Just like in martial arts, we use the momentum of the attacker and redirect it to ensure our safety ; in therapy we use the information from the painful feelings to clarify what we need to create more safety in our lives so we can thrive. It's a valuable process of allowing our feelings to work for us to create satisfying joyful lives.

Psychotherapy addresses some of the same challenges as counselling does, but aims its focus more deeply on the psychological roots of problems and unhealthy behavior patterns. Some of our belief- and behavior patterns develop in childhood, others evolve through subsequent life experiences. In our sessions, I will gently help you understand your emotions, thoughts and action and where they might originate. We will explore possible sources of your stress, and I will guide and support you to become aware, that you can heal your past and explore ways to effectively cope in the present. 905-842-3626

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.

Talk therapy can be helpful, but sometimes isn't enough. Awareness, growth, healing and empowerment can happen on many levels: emotionally, physically, psychologically, energetically, spiritually and relationally. The Refuge's approach is holistic and integrative, a combination of mind-body, somatic, mindfulness, emotion-focused, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioural, expressive arts, and nature-based traditions, etc. Our team of psychotherapists is unique in the region, and emphasizes trauma healing and resolution, emotion regulation, relationship repair, and touch/table work, grounded in neuroscience, somatics and attachment theory: www.healingrefuge.com

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.

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for a variety of mental health concerns. This treatment allows clients to explore their behaviours, thoughts and emotions in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Clients are encouraged to take an expert role in developing clear goals and strategies to overcome the challenges that they are presently experiencing.

Most people consider psychotherapy because they are in crisis and seek an intervention that will improve their lives. The issue may involve work or the recognition of recurring, destructive themes that prevent them from living out their dreams. I use a framework called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, originating from Diana Fosha. It uses a model of attachment to establish a clear, supportive relationship that helps people feel safe enough to explore deeper issues and to know that they are not alone. I aim to help them reach inside themselves to deal with painful feelings, make way for the resilience and wisdom that reside in each of us and find the transformation we seek.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I work primarily with individuals and couples. For individuals, psychotherapy can take many forms from many schools. I've found what works best is holistic solution focused empathetic counselling, integrating Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT) with client focused goals and action plans. Our primary relationships with our 'father/mother' and family of origin can influence us positively or negatively. Psychotherapy can help identify the person growth areas for more effective functioning.

I am committed to you as a precious and unique individual in need of care. I will help you transform the negative emotions that prevent you from living your life to the full. I use an approach called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) which focuses on healing past hurts and accessing your inner strengths and resources. During a session we don't just talk about your problems but I help you EXPERIENCE something better! I receive so much joy as a therapist when my clients achieve break throughs and are able to enjoy living again! You don't need to let your past define your future!

Psychotherapy is a precious space between therapist and client. It is a moment of self-exploration and self-discovery with the gentle guidance and direction of a psychotherapist who has your well-being at heart. I strongly believe in the art of psychotherapy and have personally seen results in hundreds of clients. I can help you achieve your goals in a proactive, warm and productive manner. If you are ready to start to explore and make positive changes in your life, I can help get you there.

My approach to psychotherapy involves working with you to assess what challenges you are facing, and establishing a therapeutic plan to help address these challenges in the way that makes most sense for you. I am certified in Solution Focused Therapy, which is the foundation of my therapeutic approach. I have also completed some specialized training in other therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Practice, Motivational Interviewing, and Life/leadership coaching.

I provide psychotherapy for a number of clinical problems, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief/loss, anger and stress management, chronic pain and trauma. I use evidence based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients meet their goals in a timely manner.