Interpersonal therapists in Scarborough Village, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Interpersonal
Melissa Donohue, Striving for Synergy Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
We are a team of highly educated and experienced clinicians who provide the highest quality of client-centred psychotherapy and counselling services.
We are passionate about helping YOU gain a deeper insight and understanding to your experiences and ultimately, get in and out of therapy as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
If we do our job correctly (which we like to do- we are a team of, ‘recovering perfectionists’), you will not grow old with us. You will start to experience positive changes in your thoughts, feelings, thinking and relationships within a couple of weeks.
We look forward to collaborating with you on your journey, as we strive for growth, acceptance, and change.
8 Years Experience
Interpersonal
Gwen Shandroski, Expressive Arts Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc, S-LP(C), R.P.
I help my clients/patients feel comfortable to begin therapy. I have gone through this process as a client and as a therapist many times. Feeling understood and having someone help you take a look at what is going on can be very refreshing and provide some hope. My background in speech-language pathology has prepared me to work with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves. Expressive arts therapy is an alternative way to reach feelings and represent the experience you're having.
28 Years Experience
Interpersonal
Lauren Jin Yong Schneider
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P. (Qualifying)
I understand reaching out to begin therapy can be intimidating. My biggest priority is ensuring you feel comfortable, genuinely seen, supported, with empathy and without judgment. I help support clients struggling with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, eating disorders, trauma, relationship and communication issues, emotion dysregulation, as well as concerns related to self-esteem and self-development.
My approach to therapy centers my clients, integrating evidence-based approaches of cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, emotion-focused, and acceptance & commitment therapies as well as distress tolerance and mindfulness-based interventions. Above all, I believe in providing collaborative, individualized care, where we'll work together to discover your hopes, strengths, therapeutic goals, and an approach that resonates with you.
Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to chat further about your concerns and our fitness to work together. I look forward to meeting you!
1 Years Experience
Interpersonal
Emma Heutschi
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychotherapist
I will always be sensitive to your needs while we work to deeply understand who you are, what is going on for you, and what you want. I will fully listen to you in a safe place with zero judgement, as we bring awareness to your issues and discover solutions. Feelings of shame, confusion and guilt will be resolved together, as I will challenge your thoughts to develop more balanced thinking and guide you to understand and express your emotions.
It takes courage to ask for help, thus I see all clients as strong and capable of change, otherwise they would not be in my office. My commitment is to meet you where you're at and to help you feel safe exploring whatever you're struggling with. I can teach you skills for developing boundaries, regulating your emotions, communicating more effectively, and much more. I will support you to achieve your goals and to build self-compassion and self-reliance.
7 Years Experience
Interpersonal
Maria Christopoulos
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., M.Sc., RP
Maria Christopoulos is a registered Psychotherapist licensed with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Maria’s primary specialization lies within the practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy. These therapeutic interventions work to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, anger, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other adverse life concerns in both the personal, professional and academic domains.
Previously, Maria was an educator in the public and private school settings for 10 years. Maria received her Principal’s Qualifications from the OISE Institute at the University of Toronto. Maria’s varies experiences have allowed her the opportunity to provide younger clients the chance to navigate through their academic and personal concerns with a smooth transition to work towards success.
Maria believes in ensuring the best practices and evidence-based treatment while maintaining the highest standards of care. Utilizing up to date research; for a variety of therapeutic interventions and working collaboratively with clients allows for individualized care in a safe and comforting environment.
8 Years Experience
Interpersonal
Recalibrate Therapeutic Services
Registered Social Worker, B.A., Psych, M.S.W., R.S.W.
With over 24+ years of experience as a therapist working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples ensuring compassion through evidence-informed therapeutic services
I have both the training and experience in treating a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, Bi-polar, family conflict, contact with the law, addictions, and anger management counselling
I can provide you with a non-judgmental, compassionate, skilled, therapeutic approach to address difficulties in your life and working towards lasting change
My approach is to learn about you and your strengths, to work collaboratively in a relationship based on trust and competency, and to draw on my years of experience and theory.
The most important component of successful therapy is the relationship you have with your therapist. Building relationships is a particular strength of mine which supports best practice approaches
As a committed listener but also a competent therapist, I help you work through your issues and move towards change while not forcing theories, ideas, or practices, on you.
24 Years Experience
Interpersonal
Natasha Mano
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q)
Welcome! I'm Natasha, a compassionate and empathetic Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. With a strong educational background in Recreation Therapy and Psychology, I am committed to providing top-notch mental care to individuals seeking support and growth.
Over the past 4 years, I have had the privilege of working with diverse age groups, including youth, adolescents, and older adults facing various mental health challenges. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Approaches, I tailor my approach to suit each individual's unique needs.
At the core of my practice is a person-centered focus, where I prioritize the creation of a non-judgmental, safe, and respectful environment. I believe in fostering a trusting space where individuals can freely share their unique lived experiences, allowing for a more effective therapeutic journey.
Collaboration is central to my therapeutic approach. Together, we will work towards setting meaningful and personalized goals, enabling you to lead a fulfilling life aligned with your aspirations.
If you are seeking a dedicated therapist to accompany you on your mental wellness journey, I am here to support and empower you every step of the way. Take the first step towards a brighter future by reaching out to schedule a session.
Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
1 Years Experience
Interpersonal
Lori-Ann Wesley
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P.
To be the best possible you, it is nesessary to release old wounds and transform what doesn't work. Growth and empowerment come from increasing self-awareness and making healthier more aware choices. It is my honor to assist clients in gaining the tools necessary for positive change and shift into a healthier happier way of being. Life changing holistic eclectic approah to work on the deepest levels of consciousness.
27 Years Experience
Interpersonal
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
11 Years Experience
Interpersonal
Kurt Zubatiuk
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Registered Psychotherapist), Diploma TIRP, member CAPT
We all need someone to talk to, to help us through difficult times. Whether we have overwhelming issues in the present, or traumas from the past, we need someone to help us make sense of them and to stick with us through hard times. We need to know we matter.
17 Years Experience