Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Markham, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Sometimes life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, ADHD, disordered eating, family stress, or the impact of difficult or unsafe relationships. Whatever brings you to therapy, you do not have to figure it out alone.
I work with youth, adults, and couples to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and move toward healing and growth. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that therapy should be tailored to the person in front of me.
Together, we can explore patterns, develop practical tools, strengthen emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable. Taking the first step can feel intimidating, but reaching out for support is a sign of strength.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
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Infinite Horizons Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, CCS, RP
We understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, this is why we've built a team of therapists who are friendly, down-to-earth, and also can challenge you at times - but always with care and gentleness. Our team offers warm, relatable, and evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique experiences. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something to change, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. We can't wait to meet you!
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
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Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy o/a Zormin Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RP(Q), RSW, C.Psych., C.Psych.Assoc., ND
Our mission is to provide compassionate, accessible, and high-quality mental health care that empowers individuals to achieve emotional well-being, personal growth, and meaningful change. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, resilience, and hope.
Through collaborative practice, ethical care, and culturally responsive services, we strive to support and uplift the diverse communities we serve. We are deeply committed to breaking down barriers to care and ensuring that mental health support is accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
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Striving for Synergy Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW or RP
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.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
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Amanda Neves Therapy + Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
At our practice, we help you navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions with warmth, understanding, and evidence-based approaches like Attachment-Focused Therapy, AEDP, EMDR, EFT and IFS. We believe therapy should be accessible, which is why we offer affordable sessions at $100 and social work intern sessions at $80. Every session is a safe, supportive space to explore, heal, and grow, so you can start feeling more like yourself, sooner. Your journey toward clarity, connection, and resilience starts here - let’s take the first step together.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
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Kayla Rivera
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I believe meaningful change begins when you feel truly seen and safe enough to be honest. Many of the people I work with are high achievers and caregivers who have spent a long time holding it together, even while feeling anxious, disconnected, or drained. They’re often tired of people pleasing, overthinking, or repeating relationship patterns that leave them feeling unseen.
Before I became a therapist, I was a classically trained pianist. Music taught me how to listen closely, notice what’s unspoken, and sit with emotion without rushing it away. That early foundation shaped the way I work now: with patience, attunement, and deep respect for your story.
In therapy, we’ll gently unpack what’s keeping you stuck, build emotion regulation and self trust, and help you move toward balance, clarity, and more secure connections. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
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Ashleigh Bell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
I work with teens and adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, low mood, shame, people-pleasing, or addictive patterns and are tired of doing it alone. In a warm, non-judgmental space—online across Ontario and in-person in Pickering—I’ll help you slow down, understand what’s really going on underneath the symptoms, and build practical tools so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
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Sherine Chacko
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Hi, I’m Sherine Chacko, a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through emotional, relational, and life challenges.
I often work with clients who look like they are managing on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, emotional reactivity, lack of motivation, or a sense of disconnection from yourself. You may be seeking coping strategies, but also wanting to understand yourself more deeply.
My goal is to create a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes. I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative. I do not see my role as doing the work for you, but as walking alongside you as you develop insight, confidence, emotional clarity, and practical tools for your life.
I also believe that no person exists in isolation. Your relationships, culture, values, faith, family history, and life experiences all matter. In therapy, we will consider the full context of who you are — not just your symptoms.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
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Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
When life gets noisy, therapy should feel steady and useful. I’m a psychotherapist with Durham Psychotherapy, and my clients describe me as clear, warm, and evidence-based. Together we’ll reduce symptoms fast—worry, panic, low mood, intrusive thoughts, trauma memories, burnout—while also addressing the patterns that keep them returning. You set the pace; I bring proven methods and practical coaching so change actually sticks. Let’s talk, book a free 15-minute consultation, no pressure.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
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Jodi Tingling, Career Clarity
Counsellor/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Does your career leave you feeling stuck, burnt out, or like you're living someone else's definition of success? Maybe you've worked hard to get where you are, and yet something still feels off. You go through the motions, question if this is all there is, and wonder if it's too late to want something different. You've scrolled job boards, had the same circular thoughts in your head, and maybe even talked to friends about it but nothing has shifted. You wonder if you'll ever feel genuinely fulfilled at work.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Markham, ON
Online in Markham, ON Ontario
Markham is one of the most ethnically Chinese cities in North America outside of East Asia, with a majority Chinese population and a significant South Asian minority, creating a therapy community with unusually strong demand for Mandarin-, Cantonese-, and Punjabi-speaking practitioners. The city is a major technology hub — home to Canadian headquarters for IBM, Apple, and dozens of other multinationals — generating consistent demand for therapists who work with high-performance workplace stress, burnout, and the particular identity pressures of first-generation professionals navigating career expectations between cultures. Markham Stouffville Hospital provides institutional mental health resources, while many residents also access care through the broader Toronto metro therapy ecosystem. Help-seeking stigma in some East Asian communities remains an important context for therapists, who often find themselves helping clients normalize therapy alongside the clinical work.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Markham, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Markham, 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% | Teen |
| 63% | Senior |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 63% | Men |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Black / African American |
| 40% | Christian |