Geriatric and Seniors Therapists in Scarborough, ON

I am a Registered Social Worker with experience supporting clients in hospital and community healthcare settings. I support adults experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, grief, burnout and cross-cultural challenges. I incorporate a client-centred, non-judgmental, collaborative based approach to work towards the development of healthy coping strategies.

I help older adults and their essential caregivers manage the complexities of aging. My goal is to guide your journey towards more joy. Aging is not for the faint of heart. The aging body is not always cooperative. Post retirement can be a challenge as society defines us by what we do. Clients ask: Do I still matter? There can be multiple losses: family and friends, your driver's licence, functional losses, your sense of independence. Last but not least, ageing is a time for reflection: your legacy, meaning-making, regrets, letting-go, and finding a sense of inner peace.

I am offering Televirtual therapy through Zoom and/or Phone. Life is a complex journey! Difficult events can lead to emotional pain, stress, and feelings of isolation not knowing what to do. When frustrated, or feeling out of control, a skillful therapist can walk you through a positive transformation. In this case, therapy is a solution in overcoming life challenges. Together we can pave the way towards reaching a positive and a better place where you can live life to the fullest, with greater personal awareness and personal growth while developing insight leading to a more peaceful life.

As a compassionate therapist using a client-centered approach, I create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space for youth, adults, seniors, caregivers, and students to develop the insights, skills, and experiences needed to overcome challenges and make positive changes that last. Using a trauma-informed lens, I work from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based framework; my treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, or stuck in a cycle of uncertainty, negativity, or despair? Struggling to find a sense of direction or purpose? Struggling to find a way through the maze of emotions and difficulties; coping with life's challenges on your own? You're not alone. Life can throw us curveballs that leave us feeling lost, helpless, disconnected, and unsure of how to move forward. I'm here to walk alongside you as a helping hand on your journey to healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. If you've ever thought that therapy might be too disconnected from real-world problems, you're in the right place.

In a time of so much illness, injustice, and natural, social and political upheaval, how do you find meaning in life, and in your life? Can you create meaning out of the unwanted, the new, or the unknown, as in the time after Covid? Or do you face all too familiar patterns: recent or long-term health issues or diagnoses; employment challenges or family conflict; effects from trauma, dislocation, or isolation; core or changing identity issues; aging, end of life, loss or bereavement? Are you providing care for others through your work or for your own family? What is the story of your life, and what will you now make of it?

Currently Accepting New Clients! - Empathic Counselling Centre offers you a team of passionate psychotherapists who are dedicated to meet your therapeutic goals. Providing both individual and couples counselling, our therapists are here to help you work through life’s challenges using a client-focused, empathic approach. We specialize in a variety of concerns including anger, anxiety, depression, domestic violence and trauma. We work with you to help you identify your goals in therapy and equip you with tools to help you live your best.

It can be difficult to adjust to change and transitions, especially against the post-pandemic landscape. Maybe you’re experiencing workplace/school stress, burnout, changes in mood, feeling out of control, or difficulty finding a balanced routine. It can be helpful to have someone in your corner.

I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children, youth & adults. Deciding to seek therapy is an important step forward & I look forward to supporting you on your journey of personal growth. Whether you desire to make strides in your emotional, personal, social, or mental health, I will facilitate positive changes to improve your quality of life. I believe that safely & openly exploring your emotions in a positive & helpful environment is crucial. We will collaboratively create treatment plans & goals together, according to your unique needs, preferences & values. I apply an intersectional lens to promote cultural safety.

I work from a holistic, client centred perspective using an intentional anti-oppressive lens when dealing with clients dealing with a variety of clinical and social issues. My approach is rooted in warmth and compassion. I have experience working with a variety of issues such as marriage and Family, transitions such as divorce and separation, social issues in child welfare as it pertains to family reunification and advocacy. I specialize in Racialize Trauma and it's contribution to other mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and mental illness routed in internalized oppression and trauma.

Like poet Mary Oliver, many people I’ve met with over the years have questioned how best to live their “one wild and precious life”. Sometimes people have been waylaid by disappointments or losses, and are struggling to recover. Sometimes, their choices have taken them into unhappy cul-de-sacs. Sometimes, their habitual patterns sabotage even the best choices. Sometimes, they’ve been afraid to take necessary risks. And sometimes, people have just been plagued by the sense that more might be possible. What can be done to move towards a full and satisfying life?

Life has many challenges which leave some of us feeling overwhelmed. This can provoke anxiety and we may not know where to look for answers. Deciding to let someone into your innermost self takes courage. I am an empathetic, caring, trustworthy, and non-judgemental therapist. I can help you to discover your strengths and self-worth. I believe we are resilient when we feel supported and safe and that everyone has the capability to heal. If you are struggling, please reach out and together we can work toward decreasing your anxiety and building your self confidence and sense of safety.

Do you feel stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you feeling lonely or isolated? You are not alone! Talk therapy can help you cope. We all have a need to share what we are going through in a place we feel safe, with someone who will respect and validate our experiences. This is where meaningful personal growth is rooted and it is the space I strive to create with you. In our work together, we can explore whatever issues are coming up for you and what might be holding you back. We can work toward helping you gain new insights and increasing your sense of satisfaction in life.

Evolution Therapies is a Centre for anxiety, depression and stress. Valeria Smith is a Registered Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist with 11 years of experience providing treatment to youth, families and couples. Valeria will strive to offer you a safe and comfortable environment. Her goal is to support you to build an awareness of your current situation and/or challenges and what treatments may be most effective.

My goal is to support people who are coping with challenges that can deter them from feeling balanced and comfortable. I am skilled at providing support to adolescents and adults coping with anxiety concerns, low moods, as well as end of life/grief concerns just to name a few. I hope to provide helpful tools and strategies so you can create significant impactful change. With an open mind, both you and I can foster a relationship that allows you to be able to build a foundation that gives you strength even when you may feel your weakest.

Central to my therapeutic practice is a person-centered approach, where I prioritize building a genuine and trusting relationship with each client. I believe that every individual possesses the capacity for growth and self-awareness, and I am committed to empowering them to tap into their own strengths and resilience. My expertise merges cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology, fostering resilience and promoting mental well-being. Let's work together to untangle the knots of anxiety and depression, unlocking a path to a happier, more fulfilling life. Call Today!

Every individual I have the opportunity to meet carriers with them a collection of unique experiences, thoughts, beliefs, values and goals. As humans, we all have periods in our lives when we think, “things are not how they should or ought to be” and this may lead us to a place where we may not be feeling like ourselves. I genuinely believe that you, as a client, are the expert at your own life, but sometimes, even experts can use a little fine tuning- this is one of the functions of therapy! I promise to provide you with the highest quality service that it tailored to your specific needs.

Depression, anxiety? Coping with life at times can be heartbreaking for yourself or the ones that you love. Having someone to mentally walk with you through those times is a way to reconnect and return to that good place in life. The heartbreaks could be divorce, depression, grief, anxiety, separation from family. Over the course of our lives, we all experience emotional wounds, which hinders us from personal growth. Having a safe place to talk and express your emotions is what I provide. Here you gain self-understanding and self-awareness and be empowered to make changes to grow towards your desired outcome of your authentic self.

I am an expressive arts therapist working from a person-centered approach. I am inspired by liberation healing and am invested in understanding colonial impacts on mental health. I value the intersectionalities and breadth of human identities, dis/abilities, experience, and creative expressions. I understand and respect how these aspects may contribute to one's mental health and life challenges. My work is centered around relationships​ and using the arts and dialogue as catalysts for personal inquiry, discovery, and growth.