Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Alderwood, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Samantha Duarte Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
You may be used to carrying a lot for everyone else. Perhaps you're a frontline worker, helping professional, or someone who has spent years putting others' needs before your own. On the outside, you may seem like you're managing, but underneath you feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to slow down.
I work with adults navigating burnout, grief, trauma, life transitions, and the impact of difficult experiences. Many of the people I support feel stuck in survival mode- going through the motions while feeling disconnected from themselves and the things that once brought them joy.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in nervous system awareness. Together, we'll explore what has been weighing on you, build a deeper understanding of your patterns and experiences, and develop tools to help you feel more present, connected, and resilient. Therapy moves at your pace, creating space for both reflection and meaningful change.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and former anti-human trafficking caseworker, I understand what it's like to carry heavy stories and navigate complex systems. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you reconnect with yourself.
I offer in-person therapy in Mississauga and virtual therapy across Ontario. Free 15-minute consultations are available.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Michael Sa'd - Toronto Talk Therapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, CFST, MBA
With over a decade of experience as a registered social worker and psychotherapist with an MBA, I specialize in providing professionally tailored individual and couples therapy.
I’ve worked at respected institutions like CAMH, York University, and Health Canada, which has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of best practices of counselling and psychotherapy. I have over 10,000 hours of professional clinical experience working with various mental health issues, life challenges, and transitions.
14 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Ashley Bargent Coaching & Counselling
Registered Social Worker, Associate Certified Coach, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider MSW, RSW, ACC, ADHD-CCSP
Work is draining the joy from your life. Your confidence is dropping and you’re not sure about this career anymore. Every workday, it’s harder to get out of bed. You’ve considered changing jobs but are scared you’re the problem. The idea of change feels overwhelming because you overthink and don’t know where to start. You long for a job where your strengths will shine and you can live up to your potential. But you aren’t sure if you’ll ever find a place where you belong, especially if you’re grappling with ADHD.
11 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Selene Khosla
Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), MAP, PHD
There was a time when I thought being strong meant holding everything together, smiling through exhaustion, pushing past doubt, and showing up even when it hurt. But beneath all that effort was a quiet truth: I was tired of surviving and ready to start living. That realization changed everything.
Becoming a therapist wasn’t just a career decision, it was a calling to understand the messy, beautiful, and complicated parts of being human. I’ve faced my own moments of uncertainty and know how difficult it can be to ask for help. That’s why the space I offer isn’t about fixing, it’s about softening, slowing down, and finding your voice again amidst the noise.
I’ve come to believe that healing often begins in the ordinary, in the small, quiet moments of pausing, noticing, and simply breathing. It’s within these gentle pauses that we start to reconnect with ourselves, remember what truly matters, and find the courage to move forward, even when life feels heavy.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to take it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s been weighing on you and what you’d like to shift or understand more deeply. If you’re curious about beginning, reach out to schedule a consultation, we’ll talk about your goals, your hopes for therapy, and see if working together feels like the right fit for you.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Liz Witzke
Registered Psychotherapist, RPQ, BA, LLB, CSAT, CPTT
I am trained in Partner and Betrayal Trauma Therapy and have experience supporting both partners who've been hurt by betrayal and individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing, accountability, and lasting change can begin.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
I help individuals and couples navigating challenges such as sex or love addiction, affairs, porn use, sexual trauma, and other struggles. I also support partners and families as they work through the impact these experiences can have. Together, we create a personalized plan that supports your unique needs and relationships while encouraging meaningful, lasting change.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Choosing To Heal
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Choosing To Heal is grounded on the belief that healing begins when you decide to care for your well-being. Here, you are welcomed into a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where your lived experiences are honoured. Our trauma-informed, client-centred approach recognizes the ways past and present experiences can shape your emotions, beliefs, and relationships. Through safety, choice, and collaboration, we support you in making sense of your story, easing emotional distress, and building resilience so life can feel steadier, more connected, and more hopeful.
Our CRPO-registered psychotherapists provide culturally responsive, confidential virtual therapy across Ontario for youth, adults, couples, and families. We focus on meeting you where you are by helping you build practical coping skills, strengthen self-compassion, and create meaningful, lasting growth. Services are offered in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian and Ukrainian.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Alderwood, ON
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
James "Jamie" Myslik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Hi! I've been a practicing counsellor for eighteen years working with folks from all walks of life with all the challenges that life throws at them, such as work stress, life transitions, relationship stress, bereavement and loss, ageing, histories of trauma, concerns around sex and sexuality, and much more. Oftentimes those issues show up through anxiety, depression, shame, anger, social anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed. I like to help folks connect to their emotions, deal with their stresses, and generally build the life they're looking for. In feedback from my clients I'm told I'm compassionate, non-judgemental, easy to open up to, and offer a good balance of working with the head and the heart. I also bring a lot of humour to sessions.
While I'm a generalist practitioner, I often work with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks (and am queer myself), men, and people looking to explore their emotional selves.
I currently offer individual therapy for adults online, and can offer walk-and-talk and nature therapy if our locations allow.
18 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapist, BASc, Former RD
I believe that meaningful change doesn’t come from forcing or fixing yourself, it comes from understanding yourself more deeply, and learning how to work with your mind and body, rather than against them. In my work as a clinical hypnotherapist, I often meet people who are capable, thoughtful, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, emotional eating, or self-doubt. These patterns can feel frustrating, especially when you’ve “tried everything” to change them. What I’ve seen, time and time again, is that real, lasting change happens when we gently access the deeper parts of the mind where these patterns are held. This is where hypnotherapy can be incredibly effective; supporting you to shift not just how you think, but how you feel, respond, and experience yourself day to day.
3 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
My journey into this field is deeply personal. Having lived with anxiety, navigated grief, and taken on caregiving responsibilities early in life, I became committed to understanding mental health not only intellectually but in ways that could support genuine coping and healing.
I understand what it can feel like to be stuck, lost, or caught in what seems like an endless loop of discouragement and emotional fatigue. These experiences have shaped the empathy and perspective I bring to my work.
Through my work with individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, I have come to believe that human resilience is universal. Even in the most difficult circumstances, people find ways to endure and move forward. As a therapist, my goal is to support you in rediscovering your inner strength—helping you find clarity, reconnect with yourself, and rebuild a sense of hope and trust in your path forward.
15 Years Experience
Online in Alderwood, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Alderwood, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Alderwood, Ontario, Canada average 9 years of experience and charge around $167 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Stress (84%), Anxiety or Fears (79%), and Depression (78%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$167
Accept insurance
86%
Offer sliding scale
78%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Stress |
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Social Anxiety |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 63% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 63% | Men |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Black / African American |
| 40% | Christian |