Therapists near Ajax helping Adolescents with Palliative Care

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Are you struggling with hopelessness? It may seem like there is no end in sight when you are showing signs of burnout, chronic stress, or chronic fatigue. Unresolved trauma, anxiety and depression may be areas to explore as well. These emotions can take a toll not just on our mental health, but also on our relationships. Over time, feelings of exhaustion or being "stuck" can lead to more profound challenges, making it harder to navigate daily life. You are not alone. My approach to therapy is compassionate, non-judgmental and "down to earth". Together, we will explore the areas of your life that are causing you the most concern. We can work on strategies that will help you feel more in control, centered, and at peace. I draw from a variety of evidence-based techniques and modalities to ensure that you’re equipped with the right tools to manage your emotions and regain balance. Let’s work together to help you enhance self -compassion and foster long term resilience. Contact me today for a free fifteen minute consultation!

Life and relationships can present us with challenges that you may not have anticipated or understand, or know how to cope with. Perhaps the way you have been coping is no longer working. If you are looking for a safe place to explore making changes in your life or relationships, and gain insights, please call me when you are ready to take the next step and I would be happy to speak with you and explore the option of working together. My practice specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders and all relationship concerns including but not limited to infidelity, anger management, life transitions, grief and adjustment issues. My office provides a comfortable atmosphere to explore your concerns and is located in south Ajax at the lake. I often will incorporate the beautiful outdoor scenery as a way to regulate clients' emotions. My cat Tao periodically will join us in session to add a special comfort for those with heavy hearts.

Welcome! I am a registered psychotherapist and specialize in supporting children, youth, adults, and families through grief and bereavement, serious or life-limiting illness, as well as grief education for organizations. I believe that grief is not a problem to be fixed, but a healthy and natural process that benefits from compassion and understanding. I hope to meet you soon!

Psychotherapy is a relationship. Research has repeatedly shown that the single most curative factor in therapy isn’t simply the technique employed, or the therapeutic approach (from psychoanalytic to cognitive-behavioral, to humanistic), but the relationship between client and therapist that develops during the course of treatment. I look forward to guiding you through any situation you are dealing with. If you have experienced frustration due to the lack of quality mental health care and are still searching for effective solutions, LiveWise Associates aims to meet your needs! I have almost 20 years of counselling experience and a broad knowledge of the mental health and wellness services sector in Canada. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). These approaches are empirically supported treatments for most mental health and emotional concerns. I invite you to contact me for a free consultation before beginning the counselling process. I believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients in order to achieve the most effective results. Unfortunately, some helping professionals do more harm than good! I hope you will experience the difference with LiveWise Associates

Life can present us with many challenges that we might not always understand, expect or know how to cope with which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck. I am glad you are here because you don’t have to navigate through this journey alone. I understand the vulnerability you bring when starting therapy and my priority is to ensure we establish trust and a positive connection during our time together. I am dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable to openly share your thoughts and emotions. I believe in working collaboratively with you to set goals that align with your values to move towards living a life where you feel fulfilled. In my practice, I blend various therapeutic approaches and guide our sessions based on what resonates most with you and your unique needs. I will support you at your own pace to explore the connections between current and past experiences, the relationships around you and how this may impact the way you are feeling today. Focusing closely on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), we can delve deeper into understanding your thoughts, emotions and behaviours to challenge negative thought patterns that are getting in the way of the changes you want to make. If you are able to better understand yourself, it can become easier to manage your emotions, gain new insights, improve relationships, feel confident and build on your existing strengths and resiliency. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, life transitions, navigating difficult relationships/conflict or just feeling stuck, it would be an honour to support and guide you on your journey towards healing and growth. If it sounds like we could be a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out to book a free 15 minute consultation and I look forward to connecting!

Jada Wright is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She has her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from York University. She has completed her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She is passionate in uplifting and empowering BIPOC youth and adults to authentically be themselves. Over the years Jada has worked with various community organizations to help champion change within her community. Such organizations include the Ontario Black History Society and the Black York Region Youth. Jada believes that everyone has a purpose, and on her journey to enrich the lives of others, she wants to be able to shift the narrative of what society says you ought to do based on old ideals that were never inclusive. Her therapeutic approach is uniquely tailored to the individual to best reach their goals and support them throughout their healing journey.

David specializes in relational skills; marriage and family counselling; situational analysis and ethics; self-esteem and assertiveness training; procedures relating to conflict and mediation; responses to bullying; anger management; sexual therapy; dealing with abuse; and spiritual direction addressing difficult questions. These questions often apply to grief and deep losses experienced in separation and divorce. He has worked with groups and individuals, children, adolescents and adults, couples and families in psychotherapeutic counselling sessions; and with people encountering concerns and tensions at work. Questions are most welcome, and he recognizes the importance of your individual needs. Many have found affirmation, encouragement and guidance through his caring approach, deep understanding, and helpful insights. This has included comfort and wisdom found in God's great love.