I understand that vulnerability in therapy can be new and intimidating work for some of us. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental and comforting environment for those from various backgrounds. My primary focus is centred on supporting students struggling with transitional periods, anxiety/depression and individuals who may struggle with intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
In my experience, I have learned that it takes courage to seek therapy and self-compassion to show up for ourselves continuously.
Cultural competence is important in my practice and I understand the cultural nuances that influence radicalized people in our community.
I understand first-hand how depression and anxiety can seep into every part of our life and create layers of anger, shame and guilt. Both my background and life experiences help me effectively work alongside BIPOC and POC in our community. I am deeply committed to supporting clients through a strength-based approach with the client’s goals in mind.
I understand that vulnerability in therapy can be new and intimidating work for some of us. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental and comforting environment for those from various backgrounds. My primary focus is centred on supporting students struggling with transitional periods, anxiety/depression and individuals who may struggle with intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
In my experience, I have learned that it takes courage to seek therapy and self-compassion to show up for ourselves continuously.
Cultural competence is important in my practice and I understand the cultural nuances that influence radicalized people in our community.
I understand first-hand how depression and anxiety can seep into every part of our life and create layers of anger, shame and guilt. Both my background and life experiences help me effectively work alongside BIPOC and POC in our community. I am deeply committed to supporting clients through a strength-based approach with the client’s goals in mind.
I know that we are all vastly complicated social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical beings. As a therapist, I am trained to be someone who helps others when challenges, questions, and difficulties in life need to be understood and resolved. I am a cis-gendered, heterosexual male with mixed ethnicity (Black and White) as well as a mixed cultural identity (raised in China). My strengths include my empathetic listening, compassionate speaking, strong intuitive understanding, and acuity at picking up non-verbal clues and connecting dots.
I like to listen and learn about my clients and let their stories, needs, and goals guide the approach I use. I like working with people of all kinds and ages but have spent specific attention on the youth population as well as couples and other kinds of interpersonal relationships.
Therapy modalities that I tend to use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solutions-Focused Brief and Family Therapy.
I know that we are all vastly complicated social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical beings. As a therapist, I am trained to be someone who helps others when challenges, questions, and difficulties in life need to be understood and resolved. I am a cis-gendered, heterosexual male with mixed ethnicity (Black and White) as well as a mixed cultural identity (raised in China). My strengths include my empathetic listening, compassionate speaking, strong intuitive understanding, and acuity at picking up non-verbal clues and connecting dots.
I like to listen and learn about my clients and let their stories, needs, and goals guide the approach I use. I like working with people of all kinds and ages but have spent specific attention on the youth population as well as couples and other kinds of interpersonal relationships.
Therapy modalities that I tend to use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solutions-Focused Brief and Family Therapy.
💡Who I am: Hello! Welcome to my profile. My name is Lethicia, I’m a trained trauma therapist, that specialises in working with youth, adults, couples and families. I’m a passionate, hardworking second generation immigrant, who loves getting to know other people’s stories and create sustainable ecosystems for others to thrive in. Little facts: I’m the oldest of 4, I speak/write French fluently and my family is a Canadian Military Family.
💡What I do: Drawing from evidence-based research and best practices in emotional, cognitive and behavioural science, I craft a therapeutic space for my clients to deepen their self-understanding, their motivation for healing & wellness and build a toolbox to strengthen their relationships, personally and professionally. As a therapist, I have an anti-oppressive lens, while using a systemic, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approach. I welcome all people, from different walks of life! Reconnecting our Mind, Body and Soul is a lifetime exploration that you have power over. My role is to cultivate the warrior within you while empowering you to hone the tools you need to heal and thrive through hardship while building the life you want to live.
💡Who I am: Hello! Welcome to my profile. My name is Lethicia, I’m a trained trauma therapist, that specialises in working with youth, adults, couples and families. I’m a passionate, hardworking second generation immigrant, who loves getting to know other people’s stories and create sustainable ecosystems for others to thrive in. Little facts: I’m the oldest of 4, I speak/write French fluently and my family is a Canadian Military Family.
💡What I do: Drawing from evidence-based research and best practices in emotional, cognitive and behavioural science, I craft a therapeutic space for my clients to deepen their self-understanding, their motivation for healing & wellness and build a toolbox to strengthen their relationships, personally and professionally. As a therapist, I have an anti-oppressive lens, while using a systemic, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approach. I welcome all people, from different walks of life! Reconnecting our Mind, Body and Soul is a lifetime exploration that you have power over. My role is to cultivate the warrior within you while empowering you to hone the tools you need to heal and thrive through hardship while building the life you want to live.
Years ago whilst dealing with some health issues that affected me both mentally and physically a mentor/counsellor told me to “change my thoughts, in order to change my world. Because my present circumstances at the time did not determine were I go, but where I started.” Hence, I do understand how mental and physical struggles can impact one’s life and that admitting to those struggles and asking for help is never easy. Hence, as a therapist with lived-experiences, I am here to walk alongside you on the journey to healing and restoration.
I have a good understanding of addiction, underlying causes and treatment practices. Knowledgeable of mental health illness, symptoms and treatments. Lived experience with health issues that can may and can affect one’s mental health. I offer Couples and Individual therapy. I work from a mindfulness and trauma informed perspective.
Years ago whilst dealing with some health issues that affected me both mentally and physically a mentor/counsellor told me to “change my thoughts, in order to change my world. Because my present circumstances at the time did not determine were I go, but where I started.” Hence, I do understand how mental and physical struggles can impact one’s life and that admitting to those struggles and asking for help is never easy. Hence, as a therapist with lived-experiences, I am here to walk alongside you on the journey to healing and restoration.
I have a good understanding of addiction, underlying causes and treatment practices. Knowledgeable of mental health illness, symptoms and treatments. Lived experience with health issues that can may and can affect one’s mental health. I offer Couples and Individual therapy. I work from a mindfulness and trauma informed perspective.
I hold a strong desire to support individuals through the process of change and growth, as well as to attain optimal mental wellbeing. I address the following issues with clients: childhood trauma, anxiety, domestic/relational abuse, life transition, emotional disturbance, communication issues, boundary issues or people-pleasing, negative thoughts patterns, self-esteem/self-worth concerns, depression, racial trauma, and relationship issues.
In therapy, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment as you commence on your journey of healing, growth and change while exploring emotional wounds, fears and challenges that affect day-to-day living. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to build resiliency, uncover your strengths, develop coping strategies, and establish hope.
I recognize that reaching out for therapy can be challenging, I will try my best to ensure you feel safe and secure as you navigate this process. My approach to therapy is anti-oppressive, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I offer therapy in-person and virtually; so I look forward to connecting with you through your preferred means of receiving therapy.
I hold a strong desire to support individuals through the process of change and growth, as well as to attain optimal mental wellbeing. I address the following issues with clients: childhood trauma, anxiety, domestic/relational abuse, life transition, emotional disturbance, communication issues, boundary issues or people-pleasing, negative thoughts patterns, self-esteem/self-worth concerns, depression, racial trauma, and relationship issues.
In therapy, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment as you commence on your journey of healing, growth and change while exploring emotional wounds, fears and challenges that affect day-to-day living. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to build resiliency, uncover your strengths, develop coping strategies, and establish hope.
I recognize that reaching out for therapy can be challenging, I will try my best to ensure you feel safe and secure as you navigate this process. My approach to therapy is anti-oppressive, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I offer therapy in-person and virtually; so I look forward to connecting with you through your preferred means of receiving therapy.
One Peace Therapy is a private practice based in Toronto, Ontario. We offer holistic wellness therapy services both virtually and in-person. Our services include Psychotherapy and Dietetics. We specialize with those who identify as part of the BIPOC community, but we welcome various ethnitices and identities. The following are services that we offer: individual therapy (ages 10+), couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducational events.
One Peace Therapy is a private practice based in Toronto, Ontario. We offer holistic wellness therapy services both virtually and in-person. Our services include Psychotherapy and Dietetics. We specialize with those who identify as part of the BIPOC community, but we welcome various ethnitices and identities. The following are services that we offer: individual therapy (ages 10+), couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducational events.
Trauma is defined as an emotional response to a terrible event, however this definition does not encompass all of the undertakings you may be experiencing. Trauma can occur from family generations, a close friend’s experience, or seeing something on the media that affects us deeply. Your trauma will not look the same as another person’s and that’s okay. If you are looking to process and heal from the heavy weight of trauma, through a collaborative effort, I can help you unpack your story to be able to move forward. I am a therapist and yoga instructor who helps individuals from a holistic perspective with a combined experience of 8 years using various intervention models that best suit the individual I am working with. Having worked with many neurodiverse individuals I recognize that this is not a one size fits all model and my current focus incorporates an emphasis on mindfulness and being gentle with ourselves to promote healing through. I use an integrative approach that combines talk therapy and actionable steps from a variety of approaches such as Existentialism, Behavioural, Mindfulness, DBT and Internal Family Systems therapy to understand who you are and the best process to help you heal on your journey. The two tenets that guide my work are the ideas that everyone deserves care and respect and that my role is to help you, the expert on your own life, solve the problems and overcome the obstacles that are holding you back from achieving the best version of yourself. I am available for online and phone sessions. Email me today to receive your free consultation where we can determine if I am the best fit for you and what you need to connect to your best self.
Trauma is defined as an emotional response to a terrible event, however this definition does not encompass all of the undertakings you may be experiencing. Trauma can occur from family generations, a close friend’s experience, or seeing something on the media that affects us deeply. Your trauma will not look the same as another person’s and that’s okay. If you are looking to process and heal from the heavy weight of trauma, through a collaborative effort, I can help you unpack your story to be able to move forward. I am a therapist and yoga instructor who helps individuals from a holistic perspective with a combined experience of 8 years using various intervention models that best suit the individual I am working with. Having worked with many neurodiverse individuals I recognize that this is not a one size fits all model and my current focus incorporates an emphasis on mindfulness and being gentle with ourselves to promote healing through. I use an integrative approach that combines talk therapy and actionable steps from a variety of approaches such as Existentialism, Behavioural, Mindfulness, DBT and Internal Family Systems therapy to understand who you are and the best process to help you heal on your journey. The two tenets that guide my work are the ideas that everyone deserves care and respect and that my role is to help you, the expert on your own life, solve the problems and overcome the obstacles that are holding you back from achieving the best version of yourself. I am available for online and phone sessions. Email me today to receive your free consultation where we can determine if I am the best fit for you and what you need to connect to your best self.
I am Tracy a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and Certificate in Concurrent Disorders from University of Toronto/CMHA.
Growing up in Jamaica I realized that helping people was of great interest to me. It just felt good helping someone who was hurt, was having a bad day emotionally or simply wanted to talk. This genuine interest in the wellbeing of others, had me dreaming of a profession in which I could provide support to other people.
I have over five years experience working with individuals to realize their goals. I am delighted to be helping individuals to navigate through difficult times and celebrate breakthroughs with them. Using a strength-based approach to therapy, I journey with my clients as they discover and rediscover more about themselves and make sense of how their experiences have impacted who they are. Using clients’ support system, I use an integrative approach utilizing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solutions Focused Therapy.
Everyone has a story I am happy to listen to yours and even help you to re-write it.
I am Tracy a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and Certificate in Concurrent Disorders from University of Toronto/CMHA.
Growing up in Jamaica I realized that helping people was of great interest to me. It just felt good helping someone who was hurt, was having a bad day emotionally or simply wanted to talk. This genuine interest in the wellbeing of others, had me dreaming of a profession in which I could provide support to other people.
I have over five years experience working with individuals to realize their goals. I am delighted to be helping individuals to navigate through difficult times and celebrate breakthroughs with them. Using a strength-based approach to therapy, I journey with my clients as they discover and rediscover more about themselves and make sense of how their experiences have impacted who they are. Using clients’ support system, I use an integrative approach utilizing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solutions Focused Therapy.
Everyone has a story I am happy to listen to yours and even help you to re-write it.
I am a Social Worker, (MSW) psychotherapist and a Registered Dietitian.
I was born and grew up in the Caribbean, and immigrated to Canada during my adolescent years. Today, the clients of all nationalities that I assist, share that they benefit as much from my relevant life experiences as they do from my combined 30+ years of professional training. Clients seeking assistance with emotional/mental health challenges are often surprised and relieved to find that they have an option of integrating emotional /mental health treatment, with eating and nutrition-related challenges such as eating disorders, disordered eating, emotional eating, and diabetes eating management. While I can integrate both eating and mental health treatments, it is important to note that my psychotherapy knowledge and skills extend well beyond food and eating-related topics. For instance, when I’m called to solely “wear my therapist hat” I choose from Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Interpersonal Personal Therapy approaches. I draw on clients’ successes, and the result of the ‘homework’ exercise to finally move them beyond the effects of destructive relationship patterns, and systemic societal challenges that have derailed their progress in life. Your evolving level of readiness, coupled with my guidance will pace our sessions toward the empowered life you seek. Congratulations on seeking help today, this is a promising first step on your successful journey. I hope we will have the opportunity to work together to make your life’s goals a reality. It is possible!!
I am a Social Worker, (MSW) psychotherapist and a Registered Dietitian.
I was born and grew up in the Caribbean, and immigrated to Canada during my adolescent years. Today, the clients of all nationalities that I assist, share that they benefit as much from my relevant life experiences as they do from my combined 30+ years of professional training. Clients seeking assistance with emotional/mental health challenges are often surprised and relieved to find that they have an option of integrating emotional /mental health treatment, with eating and nutrition-related challenges such as eating disorders, disordered eating, emotional eating, and diabetes eating management. While I can integrate both eating and mental health treatments, it is important to note that my psychotherapy knowledge and skills extend well beyond food and eating-related topics. For instance, when I’m called to solely “wear my therapist hat” I choose from Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Interpersonal Personal Therapy approaches. I draw on clients’ successes, and the result of the ‘homework’ exercise to finally move them beyond the effects of destructive relationship patterns, and systemic societal challenges that have derailed their progress in life. Your evolving level of readiness, coupled with my guidance will pace our sessions toward the empowered life you seek. Congratulations on seeking help today, this is a promising first step on your successful journey. I hope we will have the opportunity to work together to make your life’s goals a reality. It is possible!!
My name is Paulette Smith and I am a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, youth and adults. My education and training include Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), Bachelor of Social Work, and Master of Social Work degrees. My practice specializes in:
Anti-Black Racism and Systematic Discrimination are embedded in institutions, policies, and practices which include the dehumanization, indifference to suffering, and limits ones social mobility. Through the use of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework you will be provided with strategies of empowerment that garner respect for your skills, talents and abilities.
Bereavement and grief counselling are provided to individuals experiencing grief, loss and trauma. I recognize the process of grief encompasses a number of complicating factors; therefore, I use a variety of therapeutic interventions which includes Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief, Complicated Grief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy to help individuals process their grief.
My name is Paulette Smith and I am a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, youth and adults. My education and training include Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), Bachelor of Social Work, and Master of Social Work degrees. My practice specializes in:
Anti-Black Racism and Systematic Discrimination are embedded in institutions, policies, and practices which include the dehumanization, indifference to suffering, and limits ones social mobility. Through the use of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework you will be provided with strategies of empowerment that garner respect for your skills, talents and abilities.
Bereavement and grief counselling are provided to individuals experiencing grief, loss and trauma. I recognize the process of grief encompasses a number of complicating factors; therefore, I use a variety of therapeutic interventions which includes Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief, Complicated Grief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy to help individuals process their grief.
