Pacific Islander therapists in Essex, ON
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Serving Pacific Islander
Svetlana Levinta
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
I am a Registered Psychotherapist serving individuals, couples, and families in Ontario. Since starting my practice here in Ontario, I have been given the privilege of helping clients overcome their relationship struggles and move forward with their lives. I work collaboratively to set goals with clients, helping them resolve personal problems, conflict in the family, and more. My services are available in two languages: English and Russian. Apart from locals, I also serve immigrants from Eastern and Central Europe, Russia, and other countries. I can offer a more personalized service since I know the culture, social processes, values, and traditions.
20 Years Experience
Online in Essex, ON
Serving Pacific Islander
Britney Victor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Your days look successful to others, yet anxiety races beneath the surface. You lie awake replaying conversations, feel your chest tighten in meetings, and wonder why simple tasks drain all your energy. You may catch yourself scrolling, overeating, or snapping at people you love, then feel guilty. Deep down you want calm, confidence, and relationships that don’t exhaust you. You’re ready to understand where these stress loops come from and finally learn skills to break them so you can show up at work, at home, and for yourself with steady ease.
I blend evidence-based tools—CBT, DBT, mindfulness—with a warm, anti-oppressive lens. Together we map the patterns driving your stress, teach body-based calming skills, challenge rigid thoughts, and practise boundary-setting. Every session ends with a concrete exercise so progress feels immediate and measurable.
Therapy is a big step, and fit matters. Visit my website and book a free 15-minute consult, or tap the email button, and I’ll get back to you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us via phone or email. If I’m not the best fit, I’ll connect you to someone who is. Relief starts with one step; take it today.
13 Years Experience
Online in Essex, ON
Serving Pacific Islander
Wayne Dewhurst
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CAMFT
When life or relationships become difficult, having someone who can help you step back, make sense of what is happening, and find a way forward can make a real difference. Wayne brings a down-to-earth and thoughtful approach to therapy. He believes meaningful change starts with being able to speak honestly about what is going on and feeling genuinely heard along the way. His goal is to help clients gain perspective, have more productive conversations, and develop practical ways to move forward. If something in your life or relationship isn't working the way you want it to, Wayne offers a place to start.
12 Years Experience
Online in Essex, ON
Serving Pacific Islander
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Therapedia Centre in Toronto, we are a passionate collective of psychotherapists and art therapists who bring together clinical rigor and creative insight. Our team is deeply committed to offering inclusive, culturally-sensitive care that spans children, adolescents, adults, and families. Drawing from evidence-based modalities — including CBT, ACT, mindfulness, solution-focused approaches, expressive and somatic therapies — we integrate mindfulness practices, psychotherapy (and art therapy interventions) to help clients express what words sometimes cannot. Whether through visual art, mindful awareness, or therapeutic talk, we aim to help you reconnect with your strengths, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.
Our safe, affirming space honours diverse identities, neuro-divergent experiences, multicultural backgrounds, and the full spectrum of human emotion — because healing is as unique as you are.
16 Years Experience
Online in Essex, ON
Serving Pacific Islander
Barbara Freedman
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.Ed., OAMHP(Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals-2704-G)
Need a safe place to express and process your feelings and concerns? As a Mental Health Worker/Counsellor, for 20 years, 9 of which I have been on The Quick Victim Response List for for Ottawa Victim Services, I have successfully dedicated myself to help facilitate the healing of hundreds of Victim Service clients. Specializing in the areas of crisis intervention, abuse, along with complicated grief and trauma informed counselling, I provide a safe space for those who have sustained crime-related circumstances, such as physical and sexual assault, including rape. Clients seeking Victim Services include those who have been impacted by intimate partner violence or child abuse. These clients are comprised of those who endured tragedies such as homicide of a family member, or a being a witness to violent crime. I have provided an emotional holding environment for victims who have experienced sex trafficking or have been subjected to hate crimes, which have escalated over the past years. I was also on the list of counsellors for Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) which is available across Ontario, administered once again through Victim Services. ICE is a program which provides referrals to short-term counselling for children and youth victims of internet sexual exploitation along with their impacted family members.
I delivered my counselling skills to both foster parents, along with employees who faced personal challenges, during my employment with Life Span Services of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA Adoption and Foster Care. I worked for this organization under the direction and supervision of Patrick Shea (Executive Director).
As a worldwide cyber counsellor on Presto Experts from 1997 until the time in which this site shut down in 2023, I held one of the top ten highest ranking positions for many years.
In my role at Centerpointe House, an institute dedicated to assisting people in their efforts to achieve a sense of well-being and personal growth, I offered in person counseling as well as support groups and workshops.
My prior volunteer experience with the vulnerable population includes my work at “Belong Ottawa,” formerly known as “The Well,” which at the time was a drop in day shelter for woman and children. This experience afforded me the opportunity to facilitate referrals to other social services, whenever appropriate. In addition to connecting the woman to these resources, I provided them with outreach in the form of immediate response through crisis intervention and advocacy. Among the some of the concerns which these clients were dealing with included homelessness, low-income housing, abuse, trauma, suicide ideology, as well as LGBTQ issues.
I have taken much pride in witnessing former Ottawa Victim Service in addition to other clients going on to achieve such successful outcomes as living more fully and authentically, following their traumas. It would bring me much gratification to be afforded the opportunity to contribute to an even wider client base by bringing my expertise and experience to Therapy Tribe as a Counsellor /Mental Health Professional. As such I encourage you to visit my descriptions of the various treatment approaches I use with each of my specialties offered.
23 Years Experience
Online in Essex, ON
Pacific Islander therapists in Essex, ON Statistics
Pacific Islander therapists in Essex, ON average 10 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (91%), and Self Esteem (83%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
79%
Offer sliding scale
75%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 91% | Depression |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Stress |
| 81% | Loss or Grief |
| 77% | Anger Management |
| 72% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Senior |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Pacific Islander |
| 98% | Asian |
| 96% | Women |
| 94% | LGBTQ+ |
| 92% | Black / African American |