ONLINE THERAPY ACROSS ONTARIO | IN PERSON THERAPY IN MISSISSAUGA
You deserve to feel heard
you are worthy of feeling better
When was the last time you invested in you?
It doesn’t have to feel like this
We care so much for others - our kids, our parents, our partners. Who’s taking care of us? It’s not selfish to take care of you and to prioritize your health and well-being. It is the idea of “putting your oxygen mask on first”. When you take care of yourself, it benefits those you care for - it makes you the best version of yourself for you and those you love.
Individual therapy is a form of self-care. Unlike couples or family therapy, individual therapy is solely focused on you. Be heard, be seen and be cared for. You (and your loved ones) will be better off for it.
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
carl jung
Individual Counseling
At Choosing Health Counselling we work with people who find themselves feeling lost, anxious or depressed. If you’re in a place where things are not how you imagined, We offer a non-judgemental, empathetic and goal-oriented approach to counselling.
Common issues that are brought into therapy include anxiety, depression, major life transitions, trauma, grief, relationship issues, chronic pain, caregiver fatigue and more.
Couples Counseling
Our couples therapists are trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and/or Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to support you in strengthening & improving your relationships.
We also support those who've made the difficult decision to separate to do so in a way that is respectful, kind, and strives to impart minimal damage to each other and/or children.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy designed to help people heal from the emotional distress caused by traumatic or overwhelming life experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess stuck memories so they can be stored in a more adaptive, less distressing way.
EMDR is widely used to treat PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related symptoms. It’s a structured, eight-phase approach that moves at your pace, with a strong emphasis on safety, stabilization, and resourcing before processing begins.
Other Services:
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Giving everyone in the family a safe space to be heard and understood. Family therapy can be useful to mediate challenges that a family is struggling with as well as to give relationship tools to help you relate and communicate with each other in healthy ways.
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I work privately with clients to offer a PAR (Partner Assault Response) program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Legal System (Courts), and subject to the approval of the relevant legal authorities (the Crown Attorney, probation officer, and/or police officer). This program consists of six (6) 1-hour individual psychoeducational and counselling sessions to complete the syllabus for the PAR-like program based mainly on the Duluth Model of Treatment. A report of completion will then be issued.
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I offer an Effects of Alcohol Use Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Legal System (Courts), and subject to the approval of the relevant legal authorities (the Crown Attorney, probation officer, and/or police officer. This includes three (3) 1-hour individual psychoeducational and counselling sessions on the topic of alcohol use issues and the interaction between alcohol use and problematic behaviours. A report of completion will then be issued.
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I offer an Anger Management program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Legal System (Courts), and subject to the approval of the relevant legal authorities (the Crown Attorney, probation officer, and/or police officer). I offer a program of eight (8) 1-hour individual psychoeducational and counselling sessions to help clients who have struggled with anger. A letter of completion will be provided.
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Empower yourself with the DBT skills of Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness. This is an educational program - participants will receive their own copy of the DBT Skills Workbook by Marsha Linehan and will be expected to complete homework between sessions.
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A body-centred approach to healing that incorporates some or all of the following modalities: breathwork, movement, mindfulness, meditation, visualization and sensation awareness.
An integrative, body-oriented approach to emotional and psychological health.
These sessions utilizes somatic therapy techniques to support the regulation of the nervous system and the resolution of trauma-related symptoms. Grounded in neuroscience and informed by modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and polyvagal theory, this approach recognizes the body as a central component in processing and integrating emotional experiences.
Clients are guided through a structured process of body awareness, interoception (internal sensing), and mindful tracking of physical sensations associated with stress or trauma. The aim is to facilitate physiological self-regulation, increase resilience, and enhance overall emotional functioning.
This therapy may be appropriate for individuals experiencing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, chronic pain or illness, or dissociation. Sessions are collaborative and paced according to the client’s capacity, ensuring a safe and contained therapeutic environment.
No prior experience with somatic modalities is required. Intake and treatment planning are conducted to tailor interventions to individual clinical goals.
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This training will help you learn proven, practical, & effective strategies for making marriage work. We will meet weekly online (you may have your cameras off). You will learn to:
Manage conflict
Deepen intimacy & build trust
Identify solvable vs. perpetual issues
Strengthen your friendship
Collaborate more effectively
Communicate effectively (…and get more of what you want & need as a result!).
Registration includes: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work book, Card decks + 2 interactive program & homework Guides. This is an educational program not a therapy program. Couples may pursue separate Couples Therapy before, during or after the program.
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Within three years after the birth of a child, approximately two thirds of parents will experience a significant drop in their relationship quality. Research shows that the quality of a relationship between parents has a direct and profound impact on the development of infants and children.
This research-based workshop is designed to teach expecting and parenting families with the transition and early years of parenthood.
The Bringing Baby Home parents workshop, helps parents strengthen their friendship, increase intimacy, and regulate conflict—thereby improving their well-being and that of their child(ren).
You will learn the strategies and skills to make a successful transition to parenthood.
Please note: This is an educational group and not a therapy group. Couples may pursue separate Couples Therapy before, during or after the program.