Christian therapists in Valley East, ON
Browse Christian therapists in Valley East, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Christian
Sunlight Counselling, Melody Mann
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I’m a registered social worker and psychotherapist who helps people navigate life’s hardest seasons — burnout, trauma, grief, and chronic illness. My approach is grounded in compassion and curiosity, creating a space where you can exhale, be seen, and begin to heal at your own pace.
I draw from EMDR, parts work, and mindfulness-based approaches to support the body and mind’s natural capacity to heal. Together, we’ll explore not only what hurts, but also what helps — uncovering new ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply exhausted by doing it all, therapy can be a place to slow down, reconnect with your strength, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and sustainable.
22 Years Experience
Online in Valley East, ON
Serving Christian
Mary Mikhail
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
Sometimes the ways we learned to cope helped us through difficult moments, but later can leave us feeling stuck. If you’re carrying painful experiences, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or finding that addiction has become difficult to manage, therapy can be a place to make sense of what’s happening without judgment.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. We can explore how past experiences may connect with present challenges while building skills that support you in everyday life. You don’t need to know exactly where to start—we can begin with what feels most important to you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Valley East, ON (Online Only)
Serving Christian
First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, ASAT, EMDR
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.
5 Years Experience
Online in Valley East, ON
Serving Christian
Chelsea Schuringa
Registered Social Worker, RSW
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Life can feel overwhelming when you’re experiencing anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship struggles, or self-doubt—especially when you’re the one everyone else relies on. I support women ages 25–45 who are feeling emotionally exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and want to feel steadier, more confident, and more in control of their lives. You are great at taking care of everyone else, but it's time to take care of you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Valley East, ON
Serving Christian
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 Valley East, ON
Christian therapists in Valley East, ON Statistics
Christian therapists in Valley East, ON average 13 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (85%), and Loss or Grief (77%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 85% | Depression |
| 77% | Loss or Grief |
| 73% | Stress |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Christian |
| 89% | Women |
| 79% | Men |
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |
| 64% | Black / African American |