Tamara specializes in treating clinical-level mental health symptoms in children, teenagers and young adults. She works with people with a variety of diagnoses including generalized and social anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorders, bi-polar, ADHD, gender-dysphoria. Her ideal client is someone who wants to create a better life for themselves, including better control over explosive emotions, or improving maladaptive coping skills such as self-harm or over-sleeping. This is achieved through evidence-based practice (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), matched to the needs of each client.

With 7+ years working in mental health in a hospital setting (Credit Valley Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital), Tamara has completed trainings with esteemed experts and has been supervised by some leading mental health professionals in the region.

Specialities

Social Anxiety / Borderline Personality Disorder / OCD / Gender dysphoria / LGBTQ Stressors / Suicidal thinking and self-harm / Insomnia and sleep disturbances / Imposter Syndrome / Parenting teenagers / Parenting your anxious child

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Emma has over 5 years of experience working in the field of mental health. Her diverse work experience has shaped her into the clinician she is today. Emma brings wisdom and knowledge from her work with child welfare agencies, residential teen & adult treatment programs, sexual exploitation rehabilitation, crisis intervention work on a community and hospital level, as well as school social work counseling children, teens, and families.

Emma attended the First Nations University of Canada and was trained with an Indigenous holistic approach to healing, with a focus on balancing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental states within. She is committed to a strengths-based, trauma informed, anti-oppressive practice and enjoys working with clients from all cultural backgrounds, age groups, and walks of life. Emma utilizes a holistic approach to therapy, and ensures the treatment plan, sessions, and modalities utilized are tailored to each client. She draws on components of Attachment-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, and Emotion Focused therapy, with elements of the Polyvagal theory and embodiment work. Emma works with a variety of diagnoses, including Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, ASD, Personality Disorders, and teen specific mental health & gender identity struggles. She believes in continuous learning and personal growth for herself and is currently pursuing further certifications through Wilfrid Laurier University.

Specialities

PTSD / Depression / Anxiety / Panic Attacks / ADHD/ASD / LGBTQ2S+ Stressors / Suicidal thinking and self-harm / First Responders / Compassion Fatigue / Children in care (CAS, residential settings, criminal justice involvement) / Low self-esteem / Behavioral issues / Personality Disorders / Parenting challenges / BIPOC Mental health specific support/Religious Trauma

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Jeneale is an experienced and registered Social Worker with over thirteen years of diverse experience within the field working with children, young adults, adults, and families. Jeneale has a master’s level degree in Social Work from York University and has worked in children’s mental health, child welfare, youth justice, crisis support and the educational sector.

Using a strength-based approach and anti-oppressive practice approach, her goal is to ensure that you feel heard and supported. Jeneale utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities including Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing as strategies to support you in your journey.

Jeneale has a wealth of experience pertaining to working with anxiety, depression, navigating relationship conflict, youth justice and educational matters just to name a few.

Specialties

Anxiety/ Depression/ Behavioural issues/ grief/ divorce/ separation/school-related issues/ self-esteem/ Parenting challenges/ hormonal imbalances/ BIPOC Mental Health specific supports/ Children in care (CAS)/ Social anxiety/ trauma and abuse

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Afshin is equipped to assist a diverse range of individuals, spanning from children (7+) to teens and adults, including couples. Her expertise lies in providing support to those navigating burnout resulting from stress, caregiving duties, or familial conflicts. She is particularly attuned to individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, cultural identity challenges, and the intricate dynamics of managing family or cultural expectations.

Demonstrating a special interest in pre-marital counseling, Afshin is committed to supporting couples within the context of their marriages. Trained in Emotion Focused Therapy for couples and holding Gottman Method Level 1 certification, she employs effective therapeutic modalities for couples seeking assistance.

Afshin brings a mindful, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist approach to her client interactions. Her primary focus is ensuring that each client leaves her sessions feeling better or lighter than when they arrived. Unafraid of tackling difficult conversations, Afshin strives to create a space where clients feel safe and fully accepted for who they are. With a background in a large family of seven siblings, she understands the importance of relational work in therapy.

Recognizing the potent impact of the client-therapist bond, Afshin is dedicated to aiding clients in reaching their goals and empowering them to become their own therapists.

Specialties

Social Anxiety/ Depression/ Identity and cultural challenges/Couples work and healthy relationships / Pre-marital counselling/ children

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Denise is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Art in Counselling Psychology. She has worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and addictions. She has worked with adults, adolescents, and couples in a variety of settings, including inpatient, non-profit, and private sectors. Denise has also volunteered at Distress Centre Niagara, providing support and crisis intervention for clients in distress. Her ideal client is someone who wants more for their life but feels stuck and needs some guidance and support along the way.

Denise has a passion for learning, which is why she is always seeking out trainings and certifications in evidenced-based treatment approaches that may help clients achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively.

Specialties

Anxiety / OCD / Self-esteem issues / Relationship challenges / Disordered eating / Body image / Addictions / Stress and burnout / Life transitions / Women’s issues / Suicidal thinking and self-harm / Battling between individualist and collectivist worldviews

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Shabnaaz is a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar, personality disorders, postpartum and relationships.

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