Counselling in Markham, ON. Find the Right Therapist.

Safe, effective, and caring. Affordable therapists near you in Markham, Ontario will help you make the changes you want.


Carrie Fleetwood, M.Ed. Registered Psychotherapist

Carrie Fleetwood, M.Ed. Registered Psychotherapist

Registered Psychotherapist

6633 Hwy7E, Suite 208 Ashgrove Medical Building, Markham, Ontario L3P 7P2 | 905 202 2031 x2

With 39 years as a therapist, 42 years of marriage and raising four children, I am very interested in successful family living! I work hard to help clients reach their goals and move toward healthier, more satisfying relationships with spouses, children, family & God

Ojasvi Bhardwaj, RP (Qualifying)

Ojasvi Bhardwaj, RP (Qualifying)

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

*Currently Accepting New Clients* As a therapist, I am here to support you, co-creating an environment where your experiences are valued, your struggles understood, and your growth recognized and celebrated. I work with individuals 16+, couples, and families.

Todd Hayen, PhD, RP

Todd Hayen, PhD, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

50 Wellington St East, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1H5 | 905 418 0246

Therapy can help bring back a sense of connectedness to life or can help repair a damaged relationship. Couples or individuals are invited to take the first steps in bringing joy and meaning to their experiences. Weekends and evening hours available.

John Schurmann, B.A. Psych, B.S.W. (Hon), M.S.W.

John Schurmann, B.A. Psych, B.S.W. (Hon), M.S.W.

Social Worker, Psychotherapist, ADD Specialist, Life Coach

199 Snowdon Cir., Markham, Ontario L3P 7S7 | 905-944-1711

As a highly experienced counsellor it is my honour to assist you in exploring your core issues and what you need to make your life better. My unique counselling and life coaching helping style will guide the process of achieving this quickly and with lasting results.

The Couple Wellness Experts, MSW, RSW, MTS, CCFT

The Couple Wellness Experts, MSW, RSW, MTS, CCFT

We are a caring group of Social Workers (MSW, MSW Candidate, RSW) and Psychotherapists (RP, RP(Q))

Available for Online Therapy

Are you tired of having the same argument over and over again? Are you experiencing distress? Are you engaged and wanting to start your relationship out on a solid foundation? We help individiuals and couples who are at any stage of their relationship.

Karla Kamerman, R.P.

Karla Kamerman, R.P.

Registered Psychotherapist

Online sessions, Markham-Stouffville, Ontario L6X 1N1 | 6479950870

I'm therapist who has enjoyed helping people for 20+ years. My ultimate goal in therapy is to bring hope to stressful circumstances. This means I take the time to hear your story so that we can leverage skills, boundaries and perspectives that allow for change.

Ryta Marie Peschka, RP

Ryta Marie Peschka, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

*Accepting New Clients* I strive to provide a safe space for clients to recognize and develop their inherent strengths empowering them to heal and grow. I work with individuals, couples, and youth and offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure I am a good fit.

Erica Genova, BSW, MSW, RSW

Erica Genova, BSW, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Available for Online Therapy

My approach to this work is down-to-earth, empathetic and non-judgemental. I walk with people through the not-so-great moments, explore the stuckness/discomfort, and aim to support you in reaching your goals. I specialize in working with teens and emerging adults.

Elaine Hoi Ling Lam, M.A., R.P.

Elaine Hoi Ling Lam, M.A., R.P.

Registered Psychotherapist

8787 Woobine Aveune, Unit 227, Markham, Ontario L3R 9S2 | (289) 818-5212

Welcome to a journey of psychotherapy. It will be a privilege to your therapist. I promise I will there for you every step of this journey to discover a path towards restoration and growth. Together we will make the changes you need.

Winnie Lai, MDiv, RP, CCFT, RMFT-SM

Winnie Lai, MDiv, RP, CCFT, RMFT-SM

Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Couple and Family Therapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Supervisor Mentor

Available for Online Therapy, Canada, Ontario M2M 3S4 | 416-271-6818

I offer a warm, confidential, supportive and non-judgmental environment. When individuals or couples are struggling, they are stuck in a negative behaviour pattern. Get help understanding how to break free from these patterns and create positive ones.

Stefan Milosevic, MA

Stefan Milosevic, MA

Registered Psychotherapist

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0C1 | 1 (647) 249-6812

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.

Sylvia Michael, RMFT, RP

Sylvia Michael, RMFT, RP

Registered Psychotherapist, Indiviual & Couple Therapist

4898 Sixteenth Ave., Markham, Ontario L3R 0K6 | 905.477.1104 x 706

Our life is a journey and relationships are a core part of that journey. My passion is to walk with people and meet them at that point in their journey where they might feel stuck, individually or relationally. Safety, Warmth and Respect are key in my practice.

Herman Chow, Herman Chow

Herman Chow, Herman Chow

Registered Psychotherapist & Registered Marriage & Family Therapist

Markham, Ontario L3R 5B4 | 416-953-4072

With extensive training, broad experience, and a compassion heart, Herman Chow Counselling will work with you to determine the best therapy approach for your challenges. We're client-centered and provide a safe, non-judgmental, and professional atmosphere.

Joanna Meister, HBA, MACP, RP

Joanna Meister, HBA, MACP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

Clients say I'm not like other therapists. They appreciate that I show up authentically and with humour; I'm not stuffy, and I won't just smile and nod! I create a space where you will feel heard, understood, and valued. I'll meet you where you're at, when you're ready.

Ron Wyse, RP, RMFT; DD, ThM, MDiv, BA

Ron Wyse, RP, RMFT; DD, ThM, MDiv, BA

Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage and Family Therapist

1 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 5L7 | 416-998-8506

My goal in counselling is to help you resolve your personal or relational concerns. We can work to sort out personal issues from a variety of psycho-therapeutic approaches. We can also seek to resolve relational conflict and concerns, in marriage, family, or elsewhere.


Related Sites:
Town of Markham
Canadian Counselling Association

Therapy Markham, ON

Thornhill, Locust Hill, Scarborough, Gormley, Vaughan, North York

Markham, located in Ontario, is north of Toronto and is considered part of Toronto’s suburbs.  Even though the city has over 260,000 people living there, the province has not given the area the title of city; thus is still considered a town.  It is also one of the fastest growing areas in Canada.  The city is also known as Canada’s Hi-Tech Capital, due to companies such as IBM, Motorola, Apple, Lucent, and a few others located here. The town was first established in 1794 when it was settled by William Berczy who first surveyed the area.  He brought many German families from New York to Markham, which is now known as the German Mills.  The largest group known to have settled there were the Pennsylvania Germans, who were also Mennonites.  It was around 1830 when many Irish, Scottish and English settlers came to Markham.1 The major industries then were the mills and agriculture.

Markham has two rivers that intersect within the town, the Don River and Rouge River.  The highest elevation in the town is 200 meters.  There are some rolling hills, but the area is mostly flat.  Markham receives its fair share of snow during the winter.  The temperature is very similar to Toronto, although it can be a couple of degrees cooler. Christian counselling starts with a solid biblical foundation as the basis for resolving issues and finding a clear new path. The town’s government is made up of a council with a mayor, four regional councilors and eight ward councilors.  They are elected by the municipality’s voters and usually serve in a part-time capacity, also working at other jobs.  They serve on a four-year term.  Markham does not have a court house, but is served by an Ontario Court of Justice, which is located in Newmarket.  Due to being a part of the greater Toronto area, Markham has some urban issues to deal with, such as urban growth and mass transit. 

Mental Health in Markham

One of the fastest growing municipalities in Ontario, Markham is home to and economically and socially stable population.2 Over 60% of the residents in the city belong to 3 + person households. Despite not being considered an official geographic city, a great variety of community services are available around the region. Many of these cater to the multiculturalism in the area. Because crime rates are low, there is little gang violence and social conflict in the area. The most common mental health issues are anxiety and stress disorders developed by overworked students, public employees. Over the years, a few cases of severe bullying and racist conflict have been reported; most of them have taken place in school playgrounds.

For individuals looking for mental health services and addiction related issues, the ConnexOntario health services hotline may be reached at 1-866-531-2600.3

Current Initiatives

Though all government facilities are technically free, the most efficient and widespread mental health services in Markham are operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The York Region branch of the CMHA has offices in Aurora, close to Markham. Residents interested in seeking help for their mental health concerns will find ample assistance at their convenience. Gambling, substance abuse, family issues, relationship issues, bullying, violence, anger management and a plethora of other psychological disorders may be dealt with at the CMHA.

The CMHA also runs a self-help resource centre where adults may join peer support groups and establish connections with other people in their community to ensure that their road to recovery is easier.4 This is open to most residents of Ontario, but the York Region branch caters specifically to citizens of Markham.


References

1. Wikipedia. (2017) . Markham, ON. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markham,_Ontario.
2. Census Data. (2006) . NHS. Retrieved from http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/nhs.
3. Mental Health Helpline. (2016) . Markham Community Services. Retrieved from http://www.guidingstar.ca/Community_Services.htm.
4. Self Help. (2017) . Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.selfhelp.on.ca/.

Markham is located in Ontario, Canada. It has a land area of 212.35 square kilometers.  The population of Markham is 328,966 people with 102,676 households . The population ranking for Markham is #16 nationally and #7 for the province of Ontario with a density of 1549.20 people per sq km. Markham therapists serve postal code: L3P.