Men’s Mental Health, Anxiety & Depression Therapist in Mississauga.

Accepting New Clients

Available online across Ontario and in-person in Mississauga.

Who I Work With

I work with men, youth, athletes, and professionals navigating challenges that affect their mental health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, performance, and sense of direction. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, trauma, anger, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and major life transitions.

I also work with athletes and high-performing professionals who are managing pressure, performance expectations, confidence concerns, emotional regulation, or the demands of competitive and high-responsibility environments.

My work includes supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, abuse, or gender-based violence, as well as clients navigating identity, cultural transitions, chronic pain, and other experiences that can affect how they understand themselves and move through daily life.

Areas I Help With

I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, anger, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, workplace stress, life transitions, and challenges with confidence and identity.

For athletes and professionals, I also provide support around performance anxiety, pressure, motivation, confidence, mental resilience, goal-setting, and managing the emotional demands associated with high-performance environments.

I work with men navigating relationships, identity, confidence, emotional expression, life transitions, and expectations around strength and responsibility.

I also support clients affected by trauma, abuse, gender-based violence, chronic pain, and difficult experiences that may continue to affect emotional wellbeing and relationships.

My Approach to Therapy

I take an integrative, person-centred, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach to psychotherapy. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, attachment-based approaches, and person-centred therapy.

I also integrate mental performance coaching principles when appropriate, particularly when working with athletes, professionals, and clients who want to strengthen confidence, resilience, focus, and performance.

Our work may involve understanding patterns in thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and relationships while developing practical strategies for emotional regulation, stress management, communication, confidence, and coping.

I believe therapy should be collaborative and practical. My goal is to help you develop greater self-awareness while building skills that can be carried beyond the therapy room and into your relationships, work, sport, and everyday life.

Education, Training & Professional Background

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), registration #17200. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration.

My professional background includes competitive athletics, business leadership, and multicultural integration. These experiences have shaped how I understand high-pressure environments, workplace challenges, performance expectations, cultural transitions, and the ways personal and professional experiences can influence mental health.

My background as a competitive athlete also gives me personal insight into the demands of performance, discipline, pressure, confidence, setbacks, and striving toward goals.

I provide in-person psychotherapy in Mississauga and online therapy across Ontario.

What You Can Expect From Therapy With Me

I aim to create a supportive, respectful, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore difficult experiences without feeling that you have to have everything figured out before beginning.

I bring a practical and collaborative perspective to therapy. We can explore what is happening beneath the surface while also identifying strategies that can help you manage what is happening in your everyday life.

For some clients, this may mean learning to respond differently to stress, anger, or difficult emotions. For others, it may involve rebuilding confidence, improving relationships, navigating identity or cultural transitions, processing trauma, or finding a healthier balance between achievement and wellbeing.

For athletes and professionals, therapy may also create space to examine the relationship between performance, self-worth, pressure, motivation, and emotional wellbeing. The goal is not simply to perform better, but to develop a healthier and more sustainable relationship with yourself and the demands around you.

I work collaboratively with each client to identify what matters most to them and develop a path forward that feels realistic, meaningful, and sustainable.

Languages

English

Book a Consultation With Jose

If you are considering therapy and would like to determine whether we may be a good fit, I offer a 20-minute complimentary consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and learn more about working together.

I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward Safety, Healing, Growth, and Balance.

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**EMDR Therapist ADHD, Children & Youth, Couples & Family Therapist in Mississauga.**

Accepting New Clients

Available online across Ontario and in-person in Mississauga.

Who I Work With

I work with children ages 4+, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating emotional, behavioural, relational, and life challenges. As a Registered Social Worker in Mississauga, I support clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, stress, relationship conflict, and life transitions.

I have experience supporting children and youth with developmental differences, autism spectrum disorder, mild intellectual disabilities, and oppositional behaviours. I also work with individuals processing difficult or traumatic experiences and seeking support to better understand their emotions, strengthen coping skills, and move forward.

I am passionate about providing LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and creating an inclusive, respectful space where clients can feel safe exploring their experiences, identities, relationships, and personal growth.

Areas I Help With

I support clients experiencing trauma and distressing life experiences, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, stress, behavioural concerns, relationship conflict, and challenges associated with major life transitions.

I have a particular interest in supporting children and adolescents, individuals with ADHD, couples experiencing relationship difficulties, and clients working through the effects of trauma and chronic stress.

For couples and families, therapy may focus on communication, recurring conflict, emotional connection, understanding patterns within relationships, and developing healthier ways of responding to one another.

I also provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and support clients who may be navigating identity, relationships, belonging, and other experiences that affect their emotional wellbeing.

My Approach to Therapy

I take a person-centred, collaborative, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach to psychotherapy. I believe every person brings unique experiences, strengths, needs, and goals to therapy, and I tailor our work accordingly.

As an EMDR therapist in Mississauga, I support clients in processing traumatic or distressing experiences and reducing the emotional impact that past experiences may continue to have on their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily lives.

I integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Polyvagal Theory-informed therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches can help clients better understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and physical responses while developing practical strategies for managing everyday challenges.

My work also includes ADHD-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on emotional regulation, self-awareness, coping skills, and functioning in daily life.

Together, we focus on meaningful goals, building resilience, developing practical tools, and creating sustainable changes that support emotional wellbeing and healthier relationships.

Education, Training & Professional Background

I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Social Work from York University, and a Child and Youth Worker Diploma from George Brown College.

My professional experience includes working in hospital, legal, educational, and community settings. I completed my practicum in the Family Division at Downtown Legal Services, a non-profit legal clinic supporting individuals and families within the community.

I have also worked at SickKids Hospital in the Substance Use Day Treatment Program, where I supported youth using a harm-reduction approach and incorporated therapeutic approaches including person-centred therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Through my work with the Toronto District School Board, I supported children with developmental disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and oppositional behaviours.

I am trained and certified in EMDR therapy, certified in Polyvagal Theory-informed therapy, and ADHD-certified, supporting children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD-related concerns.

What You Can Expect From Therapy With Me

I aim to create a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported. You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning therapy.

Our work will be collaborative and guided by what matters most to you. Depending on your needs and goals, therapy may involve processing difficult experiences, understanding emotional and behavioural patterns, strengthening coping skills, improving emotional regulation, building self-awareness, or developing healthier relationship patterns.

When working with children and adolescents, I consider their developmental stage, environment, relationships, strengths, and individual needs. When appropriate, therapy may also involve collaboration with caregivers to support progress beyond the therapy room.

For couples, I create space for both partners to feel heard while exploring communication patterns, emotional needs, conflict, and connection.

My goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, build resilience, and develop tools that support meaningful and lasting change.

Languages

English

Book a Consultation With Sherice

If you are considering therapy and would like to determine whether we may be a good fit, I offer a 20-minute complimentary consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and learn more about working together.

I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward Safety, Healing, Growth, and Balance.

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) I Men’s Mental Health, Depression & Relationship Therapist in Mississauga.

Accepting New Clients

Available online across Ontario and in-person in Mississauga.

Who I Work With

I work with teens ages 14+, adults, couples, and families navigating emotional, relational, and life challenges. I have a particular interest in supporting men experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, emotional difficulties, relationship concerns, and the pressures that can come with work, family, responsibility, identity, and expectations.

I also support teens and adults navigating life transitions, low self-esteem and confidence concerns, grief and loss, academic and career decisions, uncertainty, emotional regulation difficulties, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

For couples and families, I work with communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional distance, changing family dynamics, trust concerns, and relationship transitions. I aim to understand both the individual experiences involved and the patterns that can develop between people.

Areas I Help With

I support clients experiencing depression and low mood, anxiety and excessive worry, stress and burnout, self-esteem and confidence concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, academic and career stress, decision-making difficulties, uncertainty, and coping challenges.

I have a particular interest in men’s mental health, including the ways depression, stress, emotional disconnection, identity, relationships, and expectations around strength and responsibility can affect wellbeing.

Mental health difficulties do not always look like openly expressed sadness. Sometimes they may show up as withdrawal, irritability, feeling overwhelmed, difficulty connecting, loss of motivation, or feeling like you have been carrying too much for too long.

I also work with couples and families experiencing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional distance, trust concerns, changes in family roles, and relationship patterns that have become difficult to shift.

My Approach to Therapy

I take an integrative, person-centred approach to psychotherapy. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness-informed and strength-based practices.

Rather than applying the same approach to everyone, I consider your experiences, values, circumstances, and goals when determining how we work together. Our sessions may involve exploring thoughts and emotions, understanding patterns in relationships, developing practical coping strategies, clarifying values, strengthening self-awareness, or considering different ways of responding to situations that have become difficult.

I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to bring curiosity, perspective, therapeutic knowledge, and support to the work.

Education, Training & Professional Background

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and am completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

I also hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga Education from Kaivalyadhama in Mumbai, India, and have more than a decade of experience teaching yoga to children and adults. My professional background also includes facilitating outdoor and nature-based programs, hiking and campcraft activities, corporate training, experiential learning, serious games, and theatre.

These experiences have shaped how I understand mindfulness, self-awareness, creativity, connection, learning, and personal growth. They have also reinforced my belief that meaningful insight can emerge through different forms of reflection, experience, and exploration.

What You Can Expect From Therapy With Me

I aim to provide a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly about what is happening in your life without feeling that you need to have everything figured out first.

For some people, therapy involves understanding emotions that have been difficult to name or express. For others, it may mean examining expectations they have carried around achievement, responsibility, relationships, identity, or what it means to be strong.

I am particularly mindful of the ways men may have learned to manage difficulties by staying busy, solving problems independently, keeping emotions private, or simply pushing through. Therapy does not require you to abandon the qualities that have helped you cope. Instead, we can explore whether those strategies are still serving you and what else might help you feel more connected, grounded, and able to move forward.

My background in yoga, theatre, experiential learning, outdoor programming, and serious games also influences how I think about growth. Sometimes understanding comes through conversation; at other times, perspective can emerge through curiosity, reflection, creativity, movement, or experience.

Languages

English and Hindi

Book a Consultation With Ash

If you are considering therapy and would like to determine whether we may be a good fit, I offer a 20-minute complimentary consultation. This is an opportunity to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and learn more about working together.

I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward Safety, Healing, Growth, and Balance.

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Accepting New Clients

Available online across Ontario and in-person in Mississauga.

Who I Help

I support adolescents, young adults, and adults in Mississauga and across Ontario who are seeking psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, emotional overwhelm, low mood, self-esteem concerns, chronic stress, grief and loss, and life transitions.

Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck in emotional patterns that are difficult to understand or change on their own. I also work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, family conflict, burnout, and the emotional impact of trauma, including gender-based violence and long-standing relational stress.

I offer psychotherapy in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, supporting South Asian and multicultural communities across Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, and Ontario. Being able to speak in your preferred language can support greater emotional clarity, comfort, and depth in the therapeutic process.

How I Help

I offer psychotherapy in Mississauga and affordable online therapy across Ontario through a collaborative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach. Sessions are structured to support both emotional understanding and practical coping in daily life.

My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), psychodynamic therapy, Narrative Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic approaches, and Polyvagal Theory.

Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and nervous system responses. Many clients benefit from exploring recurring emotional cycles, stress responses, and relationship dynamics, while also developing tools for emotional regulation and coping. The goal of therapy is to support meaningful psychological change over time, helping clients develop greater emotional awareness and a more balanced relationship with internal experiences.

Background

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. I provide in-person sessions at Inner Wellness Psychotherapy in Mississauga and virtual therapy across Ontario. I bring genuine care, cultural awareness, and a strong foundation in evidence-based practice to every client relationship.

What Makes Me Different

What I bring into sessions is more than technique. I pay attention to how distress shows up beneath the surface, through the nervous system, through relational patterns, through experiences that have not yet found words. I also offer therapy in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, which for many clients shifts therapy from something that feels filtered into something that feels genuinely their own.

I offer affordable therapy in Mississauga and online across Ontario, because I believe that cost should not be a barrier to quality mental health support. If you are looking for a therapist in Mississauga who will meet you where you are, I would be glad to connect.

Languages Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi.

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Children, Youth & Family Trauma Therapist in Mississauga.

Accepting New Clients

Available online across Ontario and in-person in Mississauga.

Who I Work With

I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families in Mississauga and across Ontario who are navigating anxiety, emotional dysregulation, depression, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, behavioural difficulties, school-related stress, family conflict, parenting stress, and relationship concerns.

Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or caught in patterns that continue across home, school, and relationships. I also support parents and caregivers who want to better understand their child’s emotional and behavioural needs while strengthening communication, connection, and relationships within the family.

Areas I Help With

I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, behavioural concerns, school stress, family conflict, parenting stress, relationship difficulties, and challenges related to major life transitions.

My work with children and youth may include support with emotional regulation, coping, behaviour, school-related stress, relationships, and experiences that have affected their sense of safety or wellbeing.

I also work with families and couples experiencing communication difficulties, conflict, parenting challenges, emotional distance, and relationship patterns that have become difficult to change.

My Approach to Therapy

I take a structured, trauma-informed, collaborative, and strength-based approach to psychotherapy. I recognize that emotional and behavioural concerns rarely exist in isolation, particularly for children and youth. Our work may consider the individual, family, school, relationships, and other environments that shape their experiences.

My approach may incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).

Depending on your needs, therapy may focus on understanding emotional and behavioural patterns, strengthening regulation and coping skills, improving communication, reducing distress, and developing practical strategies that can be used in everyday life.

Education, Training & Professional Background

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and am completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. I also bring nearly 10 years of experience as an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT), working directly with children, youth, and families within school settings across Ontario.

My background in education gives me a practical understanding of how emotional, behavioural, academic, and relational challenges can intersect. It also allows me to consider how difficulties may appear differently at school, at home, and within relationships.

What You Can Expect From Therapy With Me

I aim to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.

With children and youth, I recognize that therapy may look different from adult therapy. Building trust, creating a sense of safety, and finding ways for young clients to communicate and engage are important parts of the therapeutic process.

With parents and caregivers, our work may involve understanding what a child’s behaviour may be communicating, identifying patterns that contribute to distress, and developing practical ways to strengthen connection and communication.

With adults, couples, and families, I provide space to explore the experiences and relationship patterns contributing to current difficulties while working toward meaningful and practical change.

My goal is to help clients develop greater awareness, strengthen their existing abilities, and build tools that can support them beyond the therapy room.

Languages

English and Urdu.

Book a Consultation With Asfia

If you are considering therapy for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, I offer a 20-minute complimentary consultation to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and determine whether we may be a good fit.

I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward Safety, Healing, Growth, and Balance.

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Accepting New Clients

Offering Bilingual therapy services in French & English

Available online across Ontario and in-person in Mississauga.

Who I Help

I work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, burnout, compassion fatigue, emotional regulation challenges, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and the lasting impacts of gender-based violence, including intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and family violence. I support individuals from a wide range of cultural and gender identities who may be struggling with stress, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, academic pressure, and the emotional impact of difficult life experiences. I’m committed to creating an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environments for all clients, including members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, newcomers, and individuals with unique lived experiences.

How I Help

My approach is integrative and client-centred, combining multiple modalities (including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-Informed Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Strengths-Based), psychoeducation, and reflection to support client in achieving meaningful change. Each treatment plan is uniquely tailored to clients’ individual needs, based on the client’s goals.

Background

I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and currently hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology and Sociology), and a Social Services Worker Diploma. My professional background includes experience in working with families displaced due to family violence, individuals navigating the Criminal Justice System, survivors of family, partner, and sexual trauma (including sex trafficking), and individuals navigating the stressors and challenges within academic settings. I integrate foundational practices under the Human Rights Code, acknowledging how systemic oppression contributes and intersects with individual trauma. This experience along with lived experiences and a culturally sensitive approach has allowed me to support individuals navigating complex emotional experiences while fostering an environment prioritizing healing and personal growth.

What Makes Me Different

What sets me apart as a therapist is the combination of my extensive professional background, lived understanding of complex emotional experiences, and my deeply compassionate, relational approach to therapy. With 20+ years of combined academic and professional experience in mental health, advocacy, post-secondary environments, and social justice work, I bring both clinical knowledge and real-world understanding into the therapeutic space. My work has allowed me to support individuals navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, burnout, grief, identity exploration, relationship challenges, academic stress, and experiences of gender-based violence with empathy, curiosity, and authenticity.

I recognize that healing does not happen in a “one size fits all” environment. My approach balances evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, strengths-based, and narrative approaches with warmth, humour, emotional regulation, and authenticity. I believe therapy should feel human, not clinical or performative.

Your Partner in Safety, Healing, Growth, and Balance.

J’accepte de nouveaux clients

Consultations virtuelles, téléphoniques et en personne

Pour qui j’aide

J’accompagne les enfants, les adolescents, les adultes et les familles confrontés à des traumatismes, à l’anxiété, à la dépression, au deuil, à l’épuisement professionnel, à la fatigue de compassion, aux difficultés de régulation émotionnelle, aux problèmes relationnels, à la question de l’identité et aux séquelles durables des violences sexistes, notamment les violences conjugales, sexuelles et familiales. J’accompagne des personnes de toutes origines culturelles et identités de genre qui peuvent éprouver des difficultés liées au stress, à une surcharge émotionnelle, à une faible estime de soi, aux transitions de vie, à la pression scolaire et aux répercussions émotionnelles d’expériences de vie difficiles. Je m’engage à créer un environnement thérapeutique inclusif et bienveillant pour tous mes clients, y compris les personnes 2SLGBTQI+, les nouveaux arrivants et les personnes ayant des expériences de vie uniques.

Comment j’aide

Mon approche est intégrative et axée sur le client. Elle combine différentes modalités thérapeutiques (dont la désensibilisation et le retraitement par les mouvements oculaires, la thérapie brève axée sur les solutions, la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale axée sur les traumatismes, la thérapie comportementale dialectique axée sur les traumatismes, la thérapie cognitive basée sur la pleine conscience, la thérapie narrative et l’approche axée sur les forces), la psychoéducation et la réflexion afin d’aider le client à réaliser un changement significatif. Chaque plan de traitement est personnalisé en fonction des besoins et des objectifs du client.

Formation

Je suis inscrite à l’Ordre des psychothérapeutes agréés de l’Ontario à titre de psychothérapeute agréée (qualifiante). Je suis actuellement titulaire d’une maîtrise en psychologie du counseling, d’un baccalauréat ès arts (psychologie et sociologie) et d’un diplôme de travailleuse sociale. Mon parcours professionnel comprend une expérience auprès de familles déplacées par la violence familiale, de personnes confrontées au système de justice pénale, de survivants de traumatismes familiaux, conjugaux et sexuels (y compris la traite des personnes à des fins d’exploitation sexuelle), et de personnes surmontant le stress et les difficultés du milieu universitaire. J’intègre les principes fondamentaux du Code des droits de la personne, reconnaissant comment l’oppression systémique contribue aux traumatismes individuels et s’y mêle. Cette expérience, combinée à mon vécu et à une approche sensible aux différences culturelles, me permet d’accompagner les personnes vivant des expériences émotionnelles complexes, tout en favorisant un environnement propice à la guérison et à l’épanouissement personnel.

Ce qui me distingue

Ce qui me distingue en tant que thérapeute, c’est la combinaison de mon expérience professionnelle approfondie, de ma compréhension vécue des expériences émotionnelles complexes et de mon approche thérapeutique profondément empathique et relationnelle. Forte de plus de 20 ans d’expérience combinée dans les domaines de la santé mentale, de la défense des droits, de l’enseignement supérieur et de la justice sociale, j’apporte à la fois des connaissances cliniques et une compréhension concrète du monde réel dans le cadre thérapeutique. Mon travail m’a permis d’accompagner avec empathie, curiosité et authenticité des personnes confrontées à des traumatismes, des troubles émotionnels, l’épuisement professionnel, le deuil, une quête identitaire, des difficultés relationnelles, le stress scolaire et des expériences de violence sexiste.

Je suis convaincue que la guérison ne se fait pas selon une approche standardisée. Mon approche combine des modalités thérapeutiques éprouvées, telles que les thérapies cognitivo-comportementales (TCC), la thérapie comportementale dialectique (TCD), EMDR, la pleine conscience, les approches axées sur les forces et les approches narratives, à la chaleur humaine, l’humour, la régulation émotionnelle et l’authenticité. Je crois que la thérapie doit être vécue comme une expérience humaine, pas comme un acte clinique ou artificiel.

Votre partenaire pour un cheminement vers la sécurité, la guérison, l’épanouissement et l’équilibre.

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Registered Psychotherapist I Trauma, Women’s Mental Health, Relationship and Family Therapist in Mississauga.

Accepting New Clients

Available online across Ontario and in-person in Mississauga.

Who I Work With

I work with children from ages 5, tweens, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating emotional, relational, behavioural, and life challenges. My work is grounded in the belief that therapy should meet you where you are while creating space to understand where you have been and where you want to go.

I support clients from diverse cultural, family, and faith backgrounds, including individuals who want their Christian faith or spirituality respectfully incorporated into therapy. I also work with clients navigating identity, relationships, immigration, family changes, adoption, grief, and other significant life transitions.

Areas I Help With

I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, borderline personality disorder (BPD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship OCD, ADHD, autism, self-esteem concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, medical and health anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, addiction-related concerns, self-harm, gambling concerns, school and work stress, burnout, performance anxiety, and life transitions.

I support children and young people who have experienced online bullying, online exploitation, or other difficult experiences in digital spaces, providing a safe and supportive environment to process what has happened and develop healthy ways of coping and moving forward.

I also work with relational concerns including family conflict, codependency, infidelity, trust, communication, sexual intimacy, and relationship difficulties. I support clients navigating grief and pet bereavement, as well as experiences related to postpartum adjustment and post-adoption.

My Approach to Therapy

I take an integrative, trauma-informed, person-centred approach to psychotherapy. Rather than believing that one therapeutic approach fits everyone, I draw from evidence-informed modalities based on your experiences, needs, values, goals, and stage of life.

My work may incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Self-Compassion-Based Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Gestalt, Strength-Based Therapy, and faith-informed and culturally responsive approaches.

Education, Training & Professional Background

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), holding registration #12786. I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in Canada, a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Humber College, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Teachers Institute in Abuja, Nigeria. I also hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria.

My academic and professional background in psychology, counselling, education, and applied behaviour analysis informs my understanding of the relationship between thoughts, emotions, behaviours, relationships, and the environments in which we live.

What You Can Expect From Therapy With Me

I believe therapy can be more than simply sitting on a couch and talking about what is wrong. I approach therapy as a collaborative process of becoming more aware of yourself, understanding the experiences that have shaped you, and exploring what may need to change, heal, or grow.

My practice is informed by a holistic understanding of the person, including mind, body, relationships, culture, values, and, when meaningful to you, faith and spirituality.

I am naturally curious about the complexities of the human experience. I see difficult seasons not simply as something to survive, but as opportunities to develop greater self-understanding, resilience, and intentionality.

Therapy with me is not about forcing you into a predetermined path. Together, we explore your story, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build on your strengths, and develop practical ways to move toward the life and relationships you want.

A Culturally Responsive & Faith-Informed Space

Your culture, identity, values, and beliefs are important parts of your story. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you can bring your whole self into the room without having to leave important parts of your identity at the door.

For clients who want it, Christian counselling can be integrated into therapy in a respectful and clinically appropriate way. Faith can be explored alongside psychological approaches rather than used as a replacement for evidence-informed mental health care.

I also recognize that experiences of family, culture, immigration, identity, belonging, and expectations can shape how we understand ourselves and our relationships. My goal is to meet you with curiosity and respect rather than assumptions.

My Philosophy of Practice

I believe that meaningful change begins with intention. A journey of a thousand miles starts with an intention before a step.

I often think about the human journey in seasons. Some seasons involve growth, some involve pruning, some involve uncertainty, and others bring transformation. Like the metamorphosis of a butterfly or the growth of a flower, change does not always happen visibly or all at once.

Therapy can provide a place to slow down, understand the season you are in, and consider what you want the next one to hold.

Languages

I provide therapy in English, Tiv, and Nigerian Pidgin English (Pidgin).

Book a Consultation With Kayla

If you are considering therapy and are unsure where to begin, I offer a 20-minute complimentary consultation to discuss what you are looking for, answer questions, and determine whether I may be a good fit for your needs.

I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward Safety, Healing, Growth, and Balance.

Registered Psychotherapist I Trauma, Women’s Mental Health, Relationship and Family Therapist in ... Read More