Currently Accepting: Individuals 18 + & Couples

Open hours

Tuesday - 9:00 am 12:00 pm, Wednesday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday - 10 am -6:00 pm, Friday - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

If you want appointments for Saturdays - Call for availability

Languages: English & Spanish

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Focuses on living a meaningful life despite difficulties. Is no about eliminating symptoms, but about acceptance and commitment to values. Six key processes of ACT:

1) Acceptance

2) Cognitive diffusion

3) Committed action

4) Present moment awareness

5) Self-as-context

6) Values

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

In cognitive behaviour therapy, the focus is on guiding client's to change cognitive thinking rather than what they do.

Psychotherapy

In psychotherapy, we focus on changing problematic behaviors by understanding the unconscious meanings and motivations behind them.

Couples Therapy (Gottman principles)

In Gottman behavior therapy, the main focus is on learning's role of both normal and abnormal behaviors in the relationship, including:

• Conflict resolution

• Cultivate/rebuild relationship trust

• Cultivate appreciation

• Lack of communication (NVC)

• Personal growth

• Strengthening intimacy

• Unresolved issues among others

Other Therapeutic Methods Used

• Culture Sensitive Approaches

• Couples - Gottman Principles

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Emotional Short Focus Therapy (EFT)

• Healing Inner Childhood Traumas based

• Integrative Approaches

• Mindfulness

• Narrative Based

• PTSD and Informed Trauma

• Relationship counselling

• Self-compassion Approaches

Therapeutic Methods Used

Our services

Whether you are searching for short or long-term psychotherapy/counselling, we are committed to walk with you.

We are accepting clients from the GTA and across Ontario

Counselling Sessions are provided through virtual or phone.

Anxiety and Stress management

Anxiety Symptoms

Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, & worry; often comes from a place of fear - is a normal response to fears.

Presented: Excessive worries, insomnia, panic attacks, increased hart rate, sweating, poor concentration among other feelings.

Stress Symptoms

Stress is primarily a physical response to various situations - based on regular thinking patterns, beliefs, previous experiences & information.

Presented psychological and physiological responses including, fear, body aches,muscle tension, sadness insomnia, anxiety, anger and confusion, digestion symptoms & others.

Various therapeutic approaches, that I use will help you to improve symptoms.

Contact for more information and I will be happy to talk to you and see how we can work together. I will work with you to explore new ways that will help you to navigate you daily challenges.

Depression and Trauma/PTSD

Depression Symptoms

Thoughts - Indecisiveness, poor concentration, confusion, self-criticism, poor memory, suicide idealization & other destructive ideas. Emotional: Sadness, anxiety, anger or irritability, hopelessness or helplessness, guilt, mood swings, loss of pleasure in daily activities. Physical: Unexpected change in sleep patterns, body aches -headaches, stomach problems, chest pain, lack of energy, chronic fatigue. Behaviour: Change eating, overeating or loss of appetite, fidgeting, pacing, sluggish than usual, increased restlessness, withdrawal from others, crying, sadness, loneliness and other negative feelings.

Trauma/PTSD - Trauma- Is a form of acute stress disorder that persists for more than one month resulted from a crisis or emotional experience. PTSD is a mental disorder characterized by multiple symptoms, Richard, B. (2007). Approaches we use including, inner child healing therapy, CBT, SFBT, Narrative and more. Contact for more information and how I can help you to bounced your life back.

Conflict Resolution

Couple relationship conflicts related stress, divorce/separation conflicts, interpersonal conflicts, peer relationship conflicts, and others conflicts. If you are have similar symptoms- you will benefit from this counselling. ACT is one of the best method I used in similar cases.

Coping Skills

Conflict resolution skills, coaching, communication skills, management career/school, parenting skills support, setting boundaries, transition from school to job stress

If you are experiencing similar symptoms, you will benefit from this therapy.

Approaches used

Coaching

• Goal setting workshops

• Self-development workshops and Self-care

Call for a free 15 minutes consultation and see how this therapy can help you to achieve your goals or achieve a better life.

Conflict resolution/Career change/coping skills

I SPECIALIZED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS

I also work with clients struggling with the following

Mental health-1

• Anger management

• Burnout

• Dependent personality disorder

• Detachment anxiety

• Emotional regulation

• Fear/phobias

• Healing inner childhood traumas

• Imposter syndrome

• Interpersonal conflicts

• Grief & loss

• Hopelessness

• Life transition issues

• Limiting beliefs

• Loneliness

• Mood disorders

• Narcissistic behaviour

• Personality disorders

Mental health - 2

• School/family/career issues

• Self- Care

• Self-compassion

• Self-development

• Self- esteem issues

• Women/men mental health.

Conflict resolution

• Couple relationship conflicts

• Divorce/separation conflicts

• Peer relationship conflicts

• Spirituality conflicts

Coping Skills

• Couples communication skills

• Career/school management

• Setting boundaries

• Transition from school to job stress

Immigration Issues

• Biracial couple relationships

• Bi-racial identity

• Culture shock

• Discrimination/racism

• Immigration issues

Contact for a 15 minute consultation. I will be happy answer any question you might have.

We can have a chat and see how my experience help you to navigate any issues similar in this area you are experiencing.

Anxiety

Anxiety disorder manifests in feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness, accompanied by sweatiness, restlessness, tension, and rapid heartbeat.

While anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, people who suffer from anxiety disorder may find the physical and mental symptoms overwhelming to the extent that they can't manage their life day-to-day.

When should I call?

● Your anxiety affects your daily life.

● Your health is suffering from repeat anxiety attacks.

● You're unable to talk to your loved ones about your anxiety.

● You want to understand what causes your anxiety.

● You want to learn how to control your anxiety better.

BE AWARE OF COMMON DISORDERS

Service Fees

Languages: English & Spanish

NOTE: For the sliding scale, please consult with the therapist.

Qualifications

Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (OCSWSSW)

Registered with the Ontario professional Provider Connect.

ACCEPTED PAYMENT SYSTEM

All major credit cars and Insurances are accepted

Please consult your insurance provider to check how many counselling/Therapy sessions are cover with register clinical register social workers.

Sliding scale are available, please consult with your therapist to see if you qualify.

Have any questions?

If you would like to learn more about our services or therapist, feel free to contact us.