Rachael holds a BSc Hons from the University of Toronto Mississauga in Psychology, Professional Writing, and Biology. She is currently in her final year of the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University and has completed her coursework for her degree. 

Volunteering and mentoring in crisis and suicide prevention support services, Rachael gained experience supporting individuals in distress with various concerns and demographics. Her reflective and person-specific approach pulls from solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), multicultural, trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and narrative lenses.

Primarily, Rachael aims to provide a safe, thoughtful, and kind environment working with clients to find self-compassion and self-defined narratives. 

Rachael believes mental health encompasses journeying and reflecting on spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional elements. Rachael’s experience provides tools for self-awareness, coping, self-empathy, and resilience. 

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Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you constantly worrying about what you have to do next? Are you having difficulties believing in yourself? Do you feel like you are stuck in life? Cassandra has found that these are common concerns that clients experience before accessing psychotherapy.

Cassandra will work with you, at your own pace, to increase your awareness and agency. Cassandra believes that the psychotherapy journey begins with being heard, seen, understood, and accepted. From here, self-growth, self-acceptance, and self-awareness are inevitable.

Cassandra’s passion is working with individuals’ experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, identity concerns, interpersonal conflict, and chronic pain. She acknowledges how overwhelming and challenging life can be. Cassandra is passionate about supporting individuals in developing skills of emotion understanding, emotion regulation, healthy self-esteem, and resilience. Cassandra’s goal is to work with clients to explore the root of their concerns and support them in developing a plan to overcome the challenges they experience.

Cassandra primarily works with Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and incorporates a Trauma-Informed approach, and an Anti-Oppressive/ strength-based approach through a culturally sensitive lens. As a trauma-informed yoga clinician, Cassandra incorporates mindfulness into her practice. Cassandra believes it is vital to gain a holistic picture of her client, to be able to meet them where they are at in their life and appropriately and effectively assist them on their healing journey.

Cassandra’s interest in Psychotherapy began while working as a Physiotherapist Assistant. She recognized how much an individual’s mental health impacts their physical health and overall well-being. Cassandra has over five years and 4000 hours of experience working with individuals who have experienced anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, identity concerns, interpersonal conflict, chronic pain, and more. She has always been interested in the process of recovery and integration. Cassandra believes that everyone has the ability to expand their well-being, and is here to support you along the way.

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Hello, my name is Sharla Gillies and I welcome you to my profile. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me.

Sharla is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with CRPO and holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. As a therapist, Sharla finds joy in helping, supporting and caring for others to see their growth and empowerment. Sharla approaches each client with respect and recognition of their unique needs. Sharla is an empathic listener who creates a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and express themselves freely. She connects with clients to achieve the desired results. Sharla has worked with young adults, adults and older adults. She has worked with clients faced with various issues, including life transitions, self-esteem, loss and grief, anxiety and life-changing diseases. Sharla uses a combination of approaches to work with clients, such as Narrative Therapy (NT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focus Brief Therapy (SFBT).

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Hello, my name is Sean Hew Wing. Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about me. Sean has his diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. A pivotal decision he chose to pursue after creating a successful career in the financial sector for two decades.

Sean provides nutritional counseling to individuals, couples and families. Sean works with persons to restore a healthy lifestyle and to correct imbalances that are affecting their daily lives (GI issues, energy levels, inflammation, metabolic issues). Sean’s goal when assisting clients is to focus on a holistic view of their health to uncover the root cause of their concerns. His emphasizes supporting clients through collaboration, compassion and accountability. He understands that when the stresses of life accumulate healthy habits (sleep, nutrition, activity) are usually the first thing to be put aside. Sean uses evidence-based approaches for each client understanding every client is a unique case.

Sean believes that the path towards a healthy lifestyle can be difficult, but that no matter where you find yourself along that path getting you back to be your best self is possible and sustainable.

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Hello, I’m DeRoux Jones. Thank you for taking the time to read more about me!

DeRoux is a licensed psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada, with 12+ years working and volunteering as a psychotherapist. He also has a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology with an emphasis in Family Therapy. DeRoux works from a collaborative, strengths-based approach; assisting and supporting clients to be editors of their own life-script. He works primarily with clients experiencing a variety of behavioural symptoms that are usually associated with anxiety, depression, adverse childhood experiences, maladaptive schemas and trauma.

DeRoux loves working with children, teens, adults, families and couples. He believes everyone should have a safe space to work through life’s difficulties. DeRoux tries to help bring families and couples closer together through a variety of therapeutic modalities, thus helping them to have more fulfilling relationships.

DeRoux believes that therapy is a collaborative process and guides clients to increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths to have a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, Brief Therapy, and Schema Therapy are the main treatment modalities used by DeRoux to assist his clients.

As a trained marriage and family therapist with over 12+ years of experience working and volunteering as a mental health clinician and psychotherapist. My goal is to help you reduce mental rigidity while enhancing your mental hygiene/flexibility to realize mental and emotional resiliency.

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Sasha will be accepting new clients in May 2024!

Hello, my name is Sasha Latiff-Thomas. Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about me!

My educational background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University. I also hold an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto Scarborough in Mental Health and Population Health Studies.

I recognize reaching out for mental health support isn’t always easy. As a therapist, I look to create a safe, respectful, and culturally inclusive environment for clients to find their strengths, increase self-acceptance, and explore self-made narratives.

My experiences with volunteering in crisis prevention support services and working in various areas of the health sector has connected me with a range of individuals with unique concerns such as life changes from medical diagnoses, caregiver concerns, anxiety, grief and loss, and family dynamics.

My approach includes being person-centered, empathic, and trauma-focused as I draw on solution-focused and narrative lenses, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

I believe your journey may have many moving parts- physical, emotional, mental, and emotional. Holistically, together we will get you to a place where you desire, and deserve, to be.

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Janel’s educational background includes a MA in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University, and a BA in Forensic Psychology from Ontario Tech.

Janel understands how difficult life can be and is fully invested in helping clients to create personalized and meaningful goals. She is also keen on prioritizing and creating a non-judgmental, person-centered, and strength based therapeutic environment for clients. Janel places an emphasis on self-compassion and  inner-strength; realizing that self-acceptance is the first step in change. Thus, she is cognizant of each individual’s unique strengths and believes that self-exploration can go a long way in a healing journey.

Janel appreciates a holistic approach to treatment planning, in which she incorporates various approaches unique to the client’s concerns and presentation. Nonetheless, she primarily uses Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches.

Janel is passionate about working with people from all walks of life. She is culturally aware and appreciates each client’s unique perspective.

Janel understands that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things we do, however, it is also full of courage and endless possibilities!

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Princess has worked with youth, adults, and couples from a variety of life circumstances. She has a wealth of knowledge in supporting clients who experience Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), anxiety, depression, stress, and other life transformations. Additionally, Princess assists couples who are experiencing communication and connection concerns.

In therapy, she creates a secure, compassionate environment where she respects your emotional experiences. She helps you mobilize your strengths and resilience by normalizing obstacles using self-compassion, mindfulness, and other strategies and tools. Along your healing journey, Princess will support you in locating themes and patterns that can be impeding your progress.

Princess’ objectives are to assist you in developing and maintaining satisfying relationships with yourself and others. She combines narrative therapy and strength-based therapy in her work. She finds this combination in her approach helps clients change their perspective on life to one that is more positive; by learning how to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other issues that prevent them from living their life to the fullest!

Along with advocating for the BIPOC  empowerment, Princess is also passionate about creating a safe place where individuals from deprived communities can discuss their experiences without fear of retribution.

Princess is looking forward to using her experience to assist you identify your next step in achieving your desired mental state.

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