Mental Health Matchmaker

Mental Health Matchmaker

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Mental Health Matchmaker episodes

  • #8: Therapeutic Insights for Arabic-Speaking Communities, Women’s Issues & Navigating the School System | Dina Dawod, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    Book a Session with Dina HERE.

    Locations: Mississauga and Phone/Video
    Disciplines: Individual Therapy, Couple Therapy, and Family Therapy
    Languages: English and Arabic
    Top Specialties: Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Stress, Identity, and Women’s Issues

    Dina is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes in the power of empathy and active listening. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs. Her integrative approach draws from various techniques, shaped by her personal growth and challenges, which enhance her ability to connect deeply with clients. With a focus on building trust and fostering resilience, Dina offers support and guidance on the path to healing and self-discovery.

    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

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    27 min
  • #7: Navigating OCD, The Power of Meditation, and Improving Self-Esteem | Kanwaljit, Registered Psychotherapist

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    Locations: Mississauga, Vaughan, and Phone/Video
    Disciplines: Individual Therapy and Couple Therapy
    Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu
    Top Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Self-Esteem, and Relationship Issues

    Kanwaljit provides her clients with a welcoming, safe space where they can openly share their concerns without fear of judgment. She values being fully present with her clients and engaging in their experiences with empathy and understanding. Her approach to therapy is eclectic, strength-based, client-centered, inclusive, non-judgmental, non-directive, and collaborative. Kanwaljit also incorporates Zen meditation techniques to support her clients’ journey toward self-discovery and healing. As a South Asian immigrant, Kanwaljit relates to the unique cultural struggles faced by immigrants and offers therapy in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.

    In addition to her diverse therapeutic methods, Kanwaljit has pursued various certifications, including suicide intervention training and workshops focused on creating positive spaces for queer immigrants and refugees. With her wide range of skills, she helps clients foster self-acceptance, uncover their inner strengths, and achieve personal growth.

    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

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    31 min
  • #6: Exploring Spirituality & Navigating the Feeling of Being an Outsider | Christine, Registered Psychotherapist

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    Locations: Phone/Video

    Disciplines: Individual Therapy, Couple Therapy, and Family Therapy

    Languages: English

    Top Specialties: Spirituality, Grief, Complex PTSD, Life Transitions, and Relationship Issues


    Christine believes that every person has inherent worth and is on a journey of healing, growth, and love. She understands that everyone comes with unique challenges and strengths. However, life's difficulties can add heavy burdens that are hard to bear alone. As a therapist, Christine is committed to meeting individuals, couples, and families where they are, helping them navigate their struggles, and offering encouragement, comfort, and hope.

    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

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    15 min
  • Supporting LGBTQ+ Communities & Managing Social Anxiety | Samir Durrani, Registered Psychotherapist

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    Locations: Markham, Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan, and Phone/Video
    Languages: English, Hindi, and Urdu
    Top Specialties: 2SLGBTQI+, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, and Relationship Issues

    During sessions, Samir hopes to get to know you, help identify your challenges, and use your strengths to create goals that fit your unique life, offering a path towards more fulfilled living and well-being. He offers a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely explore anything important to discuss. By working together, Samir will help you create a healthier relationship with yourself and others, explore the underlying causes of the problems you may be facing, and provide you with tools to support your journey towards a happier and more fulfilled life.

    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

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    25 min
  • #5: Navigate Body Image, Learn to Self-Regulate and Process Emotion | Jasmine Spurrell, Registered Psychotherapist

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    Locations: Mississauga and Phone/Video

    Disciplines: Individual Therapy and Couple Therapy

    Languages: English

    Top Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, and Addiction

    Jasmine creates a warm, judgment-free environment where clients feel encouraged to grow and express themselves. She approaches therapy from a trauma-informed, person-centered perspective, allowing you to work together collaboratively to discover new, effective ways of coping, thinking, and communicating. While the process can sometimes be challenging and vulnerable, Jasmine ensures that humor and laughter are an integral part of the journey.

    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

    LINKS:

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    26 min
  • #4: Addiction Support and Discovering Purpose Post-Retirement | Ping San Chi, Registered Social Worker

    Book a Session with Ping here.

    Locations: Markham, Mississauga, Vaughan, and Phone/Video

    Disciplines: Individual Therapy, Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, and Group Therapy

    Languages: English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

    Top Specialties: Addiction, Child and Adolescent, Trauma and PTSD, Self-Esteem, and Family Conflict

    Ping believes in the transformative power of therapy and is committed to helping others find their own path towards a fulfilling life. Having grown up in a family where mental health issues and related challenges were present, Ping developed an interest in understanding the impact of these issues on individuals and families. Ping's working experience includes designing training and counselling programs for children with cognitive impairments, creating addiction recovery programs for teenagers and adults, and assisting families with marriage problems and parent-child conflicts. Ping draws on these experiences to adjust his intervention methods and create personalized case plans for each client.


    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

    LINKS:

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    21 min
  • #3: Parental Burnout, Neurodiversity in Teens, and Supporting Loved Ones in the LGBTQ+ Community | Erin Hatton, Registered Psychotherapist

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    Top Specialties: ADHD/ASD, Burnout, Relationship Issues, Adolescents, and Christianity (including religious trauma)

    During her years working with survivors of intimate partner violence, Erin developed a passion for supporting people through their personal journey of growth and healing. As a mother of four teens and young adults with ADHD and ASD, Erin is dedicated to helping individuals and families understand neurodiversity and learn to flourish. Also, having been married for over 20 years, Erin has lived experience navigating relationship struggles.

    Erin’s heart is for those who are overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, struggling, and disconnected. She believes you are the expert on your experience and her role is to help you find yourself again.

    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

    LINKS:

    Ask a therapist a question! Send it to [email protected]

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    26 min
  • #2: Developing a Secure Attachment and Healing Trauma Through Community | Marian Shinuda, Registered Psychotherapist

    ⁠Book a Session with Marian⁠⁠

    Locations:⁠ ⁠Markham⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠Mississauga⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Phone/Video⁠⁠

    Disciplines:⁠⁠ ⁠Individual Therapy⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠Couple Therapy⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ ⁠Family Therapy⁠⁠⁠

    Languages: English and Arabic

    Top Specialties: Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Spirituality, Relationship Issues, and Stress

    Marian takes great interest in learning about human relationships and how to strengthen someone’s self-esteem through them. Thus, she is always ready to connect with clients in a sincere yet professional manner. Marian uses a solution-focused approach as well as emotion focused therapy to process past traumas and give clients power over previous hurts. Marian also encourages clients to continue to reflect on therapy goals and how these may begin to change or become more refined as we continue through the therapy.

    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

    LINKS:

    • Ask a therapist a question! Send it to [email protected]
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to the Human to Human podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Keep up with Jess on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok
    25 min
  • #1: Navigating Grief, Depression & Meaning Making | Michael Hooghiem, Registered Psychotherapist

    Book a Session with Michael⁠

    Locations: Guelph and Phone/VideoDisciplines: Individual Therapy, Couple Therapy, and Family TherapyTop Specialties: Grief, Life Transitions, Spirituality, Relationship Issues, and Depression

    Michael offers his clients a compassionate and grounded space in which difficult experiences, emotions, and thoughts can be unpacked and better understood. Further, Michael seeks to empower his clients with strategies and new perspectives that make use of their innate strengths and resources, that they might move forward into greater well-being, purpose, and connection.

    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

    LINKS:

    • Ask a therapist a question! Send it to [email protected]
    • ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to the Human to Human podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Keep up with Jess on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok
    26 min
  • Cultural Conditioning, Mindful Eating, & Anxiety | Farah Memon, Registered Psychotherapist

    Book a Session with Farah⁠⁠

    Languages: English, Hindi, and Urdu

    Top Specialties: Anxiety, Depression and Grief, Trauma and PTSD, Life-Transitions, and Self-Esteem

    Farah is fascinated by the beautiful interconnection between the mind and body. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Mental Health Professional, her vision is to promote mental wellness and reduce the stigma around it. Farah sees each of her clients as a unique individual with their own strengths. Respecting each person's perspective, culture, and individuality is a key aspect of how Farah builds a therapeutic relationship. She is constantly working towards providing a safe and inclusive space for her clients.

    **Please note that each of these therapists is fully trained and licensed. If you’re looking for someone whose services are covered by your insurance, check their profile for full details.**

    LINKS:

    • Ask a therapist a question! Send it to [email protected]
    • ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠
    • ⁠⁠⁠Listen to the Human to Human podcast⁠⁠⁠
    • Keep up with Jess on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok
    • 21 min

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