Welcome! At North Star Therapy, empathy and understanding is central to our practice. We know reaching out for help is a courageous step, and we approach every client with respect, compassion, and an open mind. We strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard and validated, fostering a sense of trust that is essential for the therapeutic journey. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and navigate the complexities of your life and work towards meaningful change. We are here to help. Let's talk about how to get started living the life you want.
Our clients bring a range of concerns to therapy, including relationship issues, parenting, sexual and gender identity, trauma, grief, anger, depression, anxiety, racism and other inequalities, intergenerational trauma, body image, work/career goals, feeling "stuck," and finding meaning in life. If any of these concerns feel familiar, or if you have any other issues you'd like to unpack, don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to exploring how we might work together.
I have been working with diverse populations for a very long time. I I truly love my profession and feel my life experience has given me an open and non judgemental perspective. I am trained in several therapeutic approaches for both individual and couple therapy. While I am certainly an empathetic listener, I also believe in active engagement, solutions orientation and real partnership with my clients. Choosing a therapist and taking that first step might seem
overwhelming , but I promise that first step is so worth it.
I have always been a big advocate of jumping into action and finding ways to address problems through concrete, focused strategies. I also honour the important need to foster compassion, validation and understanding as a foundation with my clients before this occurs. I am available to help adults presenting with a broad array of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, relationships and life purpose. I also have a specialized focus of helping clients with chronic pain, chronic illness and disability. I am honoured to take part in the change process with anyone who is open to doing deep personal work.
Do you find yourself limited by negative self-talk, perfectionism, low self-esteem, or anxiety? Do you often find yourself overthinking, worrying, or feeling emotionally drained? You deserve a more fulfilling life without these obstacles, and you have the power to take control and heal. As a therapist with expertise in helping individuals like you, I can guide you towards a new approach to managing your emotions and finding inner peace.
Through a trauma-informed lens, I provide a safe space for you to explore your pain and make positive changes to move forward with confidence. Together, we'll work collaboratively to create personalized goals for therapy that suit your unique needs and desires.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and it's crucial to find a therapist with whom you can connect. I offer free 15-minute consultations to help you determine if we're a good fit to work together. Please feel free to contact me via email, or visit my website, to book your free consultation.
Psychotherapy for a wide range of issues including anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career. Together, we can work towards improving relationship skills, coming up with a plan for the future, or just feeling better about yourself. In the case of anxiety or other mental health issues, we can work towards reducing the frequency, duration, and intensity of the negative feelings that you are experiencing. Evening and weekend appointments available. Sessions may be covered by workplace insurance plans (look for the term "social worker" in your benefits package).
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a clinically proven method for addressing a range of mental health concerns. For the past 3 years I have worked with clients presenting with a variety of personality disorders, life challenges/transitions, as well as relationship dynamics. Through a reparative therapeutic alliance we can work to understand the challenges you may be facing in your life. By exploring your past , we can connect what patterns and beliefs that may be hindering you today in order to improve your relationships with others and yourself. I am also under the supervision of a Feminist Supervisor and am expanding my modalities to include feminist therapy which really works to help understand the oppressive structures of patriarchy on both men and women and how they play out in our lives but with a particular focus on women's social justice and women's issues.
Tired of being pathologized and feeling isolated? You are not alone.
Traumatic experiences are common yet unique to each person. While each person possesses unique resources and skills, trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) can throw one off balance from their consistent, preferred way of living.
I am a registered psychotherapist (Q), practicing under the supervision of Christine Contant (RP, CTIC). My counselling and psychotherapy background consists of two years of behavioral counselling for individuals who experience developmental differences and one year (2019-2020) of experience providing supervised evidence-based trauma-informed psychotherapy (DBT, narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive processing, somatic experiencing) at the Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma (CTSACT) from September 2019-to 2020.
Currently, I practice online (private practice) and in-person while I complete my MC graduate thesis on parents' reflections of high-conflict co-parenting before, during and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with Athabasca University.
Overwhelmed, anxious and oh so tired? How many hours have you spent doing what you don't want to be doing? Or spinning in anxiety and fear about all the unknowns? Lost in the hustle of everyday life - fighting to get it all done, and caring for everyone else, all while trying to fix your feelings and free yourself from the voice in your head telling you you aren't good enough. It's exhausting! Climb out of the fog of the have-to or should-dos, and everyone else's needs. No more gripping, no more pushing, no more resisting.
It's time to love yourself boldly. To feel grounded and connected to your body and your emotions. Through counseling and nutrition, I help women to shift their relationship with themselves and food. To become allies as you are guided into alignment, so you can live from a place of ease, confidence, balance, and trust in yourself.
As a Mom to two little souls I know how it feels to know there’s another way but feel too busy and wrapped up in life to actually find it. Having someone on your side who understands how hard it is to let go of control when it’s all you’ve ever known, and who knows what it’s like to want to be excellent at everything you do, while managing a job, friendships, family relationships, exercise, birthdays, eating well and keeping your house-plants alive - means everything. If you have landed here you are taking steps to love yourself boldly and find what feels good. Yay!
I work with motivated individuals who are looking to work towards better understanding, dealing with, and changing their lives. Clients of mine often have behaviours, thoughts, feelings, or emotions that are dysfunctional or cause them discomfort, such as feeling anxious, depressed, confused, reactive, or scattered. Many of my clients have difficulty with behaviours they feel they have no control over, such as habits or addictions, aversions, or getting easily frustrated or angry. I help my clients understand why these issues occur and help them create tools and protocols such that they can create the changes they want.
Overcoming life's challenges alone can be incredibly difficult. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the pressure to please people, or the exhausting pursuit of perfection, know that you are not alone.
I offer a safe space where we can work together to explore strategies and tools for navigating life's challenges. We will build on your areas of strength and resiliency, while acquiring new skills that can help you cope more successfully. I am excited to embark on this journey together, as we all have the potential to reach our goals when given the right tools and support.
I believe therapy is a safe space to explore the thoughts, emotions, hopes, and challenges you experience, as well as the relationships and contextual factors impacting your life. I believe that as we deepen our understanding of ourselves, we are able to recognize the ways in which we are impacted by our experiences. This deepened awareness can help us be our most authentic selves and cultivate newfound meaning in our lives. I work with individuals, couples, families, and youth and offer a free consultation to see if I am the right therapist to support you through this journey.
"Even though everyone says I look like I have it together, I don't feel like I do on the inside.", "no matter how much I achieve, I still don't feel good enough.", "I'm never satisfied with anything in my life and I'm scared I never will be". "I'm tired of feeling the Sunday Scaries on repeat".
Sound familiar? I support high-functioning and ambitious individuals with navigating burnout, perfectionism, stress, anxiety, imposter syndrome, people-pleasing & more. Whether you're feeling exhausted and stuck with your career, find yourself struggling with balancing your personal life with your work, or feel lost and disconnected - all parts of you are welcome here. You deserve to feel good about life again. If you're ready to jump in and start the journey towards freedom, relief, and fulfillment, schedule your FREE 20-minute consultation call with me now: meagaincollective.janeapp.com
First Step Men's Therapy was created with one purpose: help men across Ontario lead healthier, happier, more connected lives. Many of our clients come to us feeling lost, broken, powerless, isolated, disconnected, and distracted. Many men try to get better on their own, only to stumble further. Our goal is to work with you to learn more about yourself and develop the tools, resources, and awareness needed to grow, heal, and live. Whether you are struggling with addiction, trauma, grief, anger, anxiety, depression, shame, depression, or any other mental health challenge, we are here to help.
Having worked with children, adolescents, individuals with intellectual developmental issues and adults struggling with various emotions, self-esteem and communication issues, I’d like to support you on your journey.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
I provide individual counselling/psychotherapy as well as life coaching, and bring warmth, humour, compassion, intuition, and honesty to my work. I am a registered social worker (MSW, RSW) and I welcome the opportunity to help you with the challenges you face, reach your fullest potential and overcome the obstacles in your path.
I am committed to providing compassionate and effective therapy tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're seeking support for a specific issue or simply looking for personal growth and self-discovery, I am here to accompany you on your journey towards healing and fulfillment.
It is possible for everyone to find a balance in their life. In our work together, we will identify the emotions, thoughts and behaviours that occur in stressful situations. By identifying needs and wants, it provides clarity for yourself and also the dynamics of relationships you have with others. It will help determine the path that best suits your life.
Feeling alone and stuck? Sometimes we find ourselves disconnected, insecure, anxious, angry, sad and exhausted - at ourselves, at the world, at our family and friends. And we don't know what to do about it. It can make us feel utterly alone. I would embrace the opportunity to support you to find a path forward and move more easily and authentically through life. My speciality is working with people with self-criticism and/or low self esteem - this can present as loneliness anxiety, depression, ADHD and struggles in relationships and with life transitions (jobs, relationships, new stages of life).
If traumatic events from the past are affecting you today in the form of symptoms such as anxiety, hyper vigilance, insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, numbness and the need to keep yourself busy, or self-medicated, then EMDR and trauma therapy can be a good fit. My name is Ayan Mukherjee and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant, practicing EMDR and trauma therapy since 2017. I specialize in anxiety, PTSD, Complex PTSD, childhood trauma, and complement it with spiritual psychotherapy. Reach out to me for a free 30-min phone consultation.
23 Years Experience
