Black / African American therapists in Vaughan, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Serving Black / African American
Denice Muzzatti
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Equine Therapy can help individuals and families build confidence, self -efficiency, communication, trust, social skills, impulse control and learn healthy boundary setting. Horses are great therapists because they give immediate feedback. Research shows positive physical and psychological results from humans interacting with horses. These include, but are not limited to , decreased blood pressure and heart rate, lower levels of stress, reduced feelings of tension, anxiety, anger and hostility, as well as increased levels of beta-endorphins, and beneficial feelings of self -esteem, empowerment, patience and trust. Often clients experiencing anxiety and ocd have difficulty relating to other human beings, and will not accept closeness with another, but they will with horses. There is a bond that develops over time with equine - assisted therapy that is profound and natural . This bond helps with affection, assertiveness, confidence , empathy,self-control, responsibility, unconditional acceptance. This type of therapy is experiential and provides opportunities for metaphorical learning. Using metaphors , either in activities or discussion, is an effective technique for working with individuals. Non-verbal communication with a Horse helps clients better understand themselves and how they relate with others in the world. Equine-assisted therapy is psychodrama, which allows action to help heal the past, clarify the situation in the present, and help you envision a brighter future.
7 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Nave Nijjar, Hear to Heal Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
I'm a passionate Psychotherapist specialized in Trauma and Sexual Assault for children, youths, adults, and families impacted by the trauma. I will safely challenge your negative thoughts and help you unblend your suffering to discover a new self energy. I provide services around anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, witnessing domestic violence, bullying, and acts of war), both historical and present. Additionally, grief, confidence/self-esteem, teen stress, family issues. I also provide psychoeducational support to non-offending parents/caregivers of our younger participants so that they are able to better support their children. I carry a compassionate aura and some humor in our sessions!
7 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Christina Rambhajue
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Welcome. Are you looking for a safe haven where you can just be yourself? If so, this is the place for you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem/worth, body image, burnout, stress, relationships, and more. My practice focuses on providing compassionate and client-centered care that not only addresses presenting concerns but also allows for a deeper exploration of the core underlying issues that frequently underpin many of life's challenges. With compassion and care, we will examine the challenges you are facing and collaborate to create a treatment plan tailored to you. This is a place to explore your inner world and build resilience, whether you're going through a crisis, struggling with long-term challenges, or stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior.
1 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Larysa Strizhevsky
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
It may not be easy to overcome life’s challenges on our own, and even the strongest among us need some guidance. Reaching for help is an essential step for change.
You might struggle with upsetting emotions and conditions as Anxiety, Anger, Guilt, Depression, Stress, Trauma. Or you might be having difficulty adjusting to a major life change, wishing to establish healthier relationships.
You may want to be more assertive and live your life fully. We can find a healing path forward.
My passion and commitment is to help identify, address, and resolve barriers that prevent you from achieving the life you are seeking.
My approach to therapy is genuine and collaborative, tailored to meet your specific needs. I use an integrative approach, drawing from different therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT,Emotionally-focused, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based.
I am offering a place of safety and compassion to help you explore, identify, and build upon your strengths to create positive changes in your life. I would love to hear from you! A FREE 15-MINUES PHONE/VIDEO CONSULTATION is available.
I speak English and Russian languages.
6 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
They say our greatest weakness lies in giving up! We have all been there. I decided that if life was going to be difficult, I would become its greatest “warrior” and teach others to do the same. Too often we use our armour to hide our inner selves, rather than see it as our strength which only comes from taking a risk, facing our fears, taking a step forward, and learning that every battle is won with wisdom. I am here to empower you to take that chance on yourself — your mind is a powerful force, but you are its master.
Through various forms of therapy, one can explore different perspectives, coping skills, and motivators to establish better relationships; self-esteem and self-direction; deal with complicated family or couple dynamics; face a significant crisis or transition; manage substance use or addiction; and collaboratively make cognitive and behavioral changes to better emotional, mental, and even physical health!
2 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
At Your Story Counselling, we believe that we all have our own unique voice and way of thinking that allows us to experience life in our own diverse ways. We truly see our role as a guide in helping you making changes towards your most preferred way of life and living. All of us possess the tools within ourselves to create those changes, we all deserve a little help in finding them.
8 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Mind By Design® is all things mental health: We're dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive, and personalized care for our clients' mental health needs. Our cutting-edge approach to mental wellness combines the latest research and technology to provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy for all ages. We specialize in helping individuals with motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, slip and fall cases, long-term disabilities, and more. Our team of experts conducts over 15 types of psychological assessments to provide the best possible care for our clients. With over 25 locations across Ontario and services available in multiple languages, we're committed to welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Don't just take our word for it. Check out our testimonials and case studies to see how we've helped others – We're eager to help you too.
Contact our head office located in Oakville or visit our website to learn more. Whatever your goal might be, we're eager to help you achieve the results you want.
15 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
11 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Joan Samuel-Dennis
Registered Psychotherapist
Most people come to therapy for 2 reasons: First, whether they are conscious of it or not, they feel unsafe. Second, this lack of safety, forces them to act in ways that create disharmony and conflict with the people they value and love the most.
At the Becoming Institute, we know SAFE therapy works by the 37 rule. A safe therapist knows that traumatic responses like depression, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, anger, and interpersonal conflict require a holistic and multi-phased approach that attends to your unique mind-body-spirit response to 3 significant moments in your life. In just 3 sessions, we will end your pain and ensure you feel safe again. In 7 sessions, we will give you the tools and the insights to bring every relationship into a stage of peace and harmony. Our commitment to your success is unwavering. We guarantee a 100% client success rate, or your therapy is on us.
We specialize in quickly resolving depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other traumatic responses. Our therapists have been trained a highly effective technique that combines a powerful forgiveness process with 8 other psycho-therapeutic modalities. Our 5-step process regulates your nervous system and creates a strong sense of safety and belonging.
This is what one of our client Naomi had to say. "From the very first session, we delved right in. In just 90 minutes of the Becoming Method, I gained more self-awareness than in 18 months of weekly therapy with four previous counsellors." If you're yearning for a happy, healthy life, take the first step now—reach out for a free 30-minute consultation. https:calendly.comjsdennis2000the-mindful-fitness-program
15 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
My specialities are helping individuals and couples facing: sex addictions, healing affairs, sexual trauma or abuse, porn addiction, love addiction and sex crimes. This includes the person experiencing these challenges, and their partners or spouses who are confused and hurt, as well as their families.
According to Parole Services, I have never had someone re-offend while under my care. I have only had 5 couples of 300+ ever separate under my care. I can help with sexual enhancement, growing in intimacy, and relationship recovery. Imagine the possibilities that good therapy can have in your life!
I have proven history of being effective with the most complex situations and people. Unlike others, I will not be surprised or overwhelmed by anything you say. I will effectively match the right technique to the person or situation. The focus is on you.
Trust that you can break free from the fear, confusion, frustration, and powerlessness.
And we know that it’s important for you to trust a therapist who can actually help.
You've come to the right place.
14 Years Experience