Shaina has a Masters of Social Work and trauma-informed certification from the University of New England and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Laurentian University. She seeks continued education and training in cognitive behavioural modalities and clinical skills to serve her clients to the very best of her ability. Shaina practices evidence-based therapies through a culturally-informed and client-centred lens. Having utilized the services of a social worker herself over the years, Shaina recognizes the bravery it takes to advocate for oneself and seek help. She celebrates with each individual who does so, no matter how hard the journey. Shaina aims to create a non-judgemental space where her clients feel safe, accepted, seen, and able to express vulnerability because it is in these spaces we find healing.
Shaina has a Masters of Social Work and trauma-informed certification from the University of New England and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Laurentian University. She seeks continued education and training in cognitive behavioural modalities and clinical skills to serve her clients to the very best of her ability. Shaina practices evidence-based therapies through a culturally-informed and client-centred lens. Having utilized the services of a social worker herself over the years, Shaina recognizes the bravery it takes to advocate for oneself and seek help. She celebrates with each individual who does so, no matter how hard the journey. Shaina aims to create a non-judgemental space where her clients feel safe, accepted, seen, and able to express vulnerability because it is in these spaces we find healing.
I help people manage depression, anxiety, self harming behaviors, substance use, concurrent disorders, self acceptance, mindfulness, shame and stigma, boundaries in relationships, stress, resiliency, cognitive distortion, maladaptive coping strategies, core values and managing discrepancy, crisis management, assertiveness, passion for helping to unpack experiences of systemic oppression and historical trauma to allow for personal growth. I am also happy to support you in developing healthy habits and behaviors as they relate to mental wellness, as well as long and short term goal setting. Visit me at www.mindstrong.health
I help people manage depression, anxiety, self harming behaviors, substance use, concurrent disorders, self acceptance, mindfulness, shame and stigma, boundaries in relationships, stress, resiliency, cognitive distortion, maladaptive coping strategies, core values and managing discrepancy, crisis management, assertiveness, passion for helping to unpack experiences of systemic oppression and historical trauma to allow for personal growth. I am also happy to support you in developing healthy habits and behaviors as they relate to mental wellness, as well as long and short term goal setting. Visit me at www.mindstrong.health
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
I work with adults (ages 19 to 65) and couples. I am provide treatment and assessment.
I can help with a variety of concerns which include depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, stress from racism/discrimination, ADHD/inattention, eating, personality, relationship/interpersonal problems, and more.
I am a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
I work with adults (ages 19 to 65) and couples. I am provide treatment and assessment.
I can help with a variety of concerns which include depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, stress from racism/discrimination, ADHD/inattention, eating, personality, relationship/interpersonal problems, and more.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, down or anxious? Do you have a hard time accomplishing goals or daily tasks? Do you want to work on your relationships? As a psychotherapist and counsellor, my role is to assist you in your journey to achieve these goals; together we will figure out strategies and tools that are ideal for you. I have experience working with individuals, and couples on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression and stress amongst other complexities.
My work history is significant for navigating numerous types of interactions, which has further developed my skill set as a mental health professional. I use a client-centered approach and incorporate integrative techniques to psychotherapy, predominantly working from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).
The decision to start therapy is not always easy, there is a mixture of stigma, guilt or misinformation involved. That being said, I commend you for looking into a mental health professional, as it is the first step towards your healing process.
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Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, down or anxious? Do you have a hard time accomplishing goals or daily tasks? Do you want to work on your relationships? As a psychotherapist and counsellor, my role is to assist you in your journey to achieve these goals; together we will figure out strategies and tools that are ideal for you. I have experience working with individuals, and couples on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression and stress amongst other complexities.
My work history is significant for navigating numerous types of interactions, which has further developed my skill set as a mental health professional. I use a client-centered approach and incorporate integrative techniques to psychotherapy, predominantly working from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).
The decision to start therapy is not always easy, there is a mixture of stigma, guilt or misinformation involved. That being said, I commend you for looking into a mental health professional, as it is the first step towards your healing process.
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As a Black queer social worker of Afro-Caribbean descent, I work using a strengths-based, and trauma-informed lens, with a deep commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice. Much of my experience has been working with BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, particularly navigating racial, institutional and relational trauma. But I have also worked with many other communities. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal themselves, and I am passionate about supporting that journey.
I mostly rely on emotion-focused, compassionate, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches. I am firmly rooted in abolitionist and liberation-based frameworks, and work from a place of deep love for my communities.
I know that seeking support for our mental health is very vulnerable and can feel scary. So, I try my best to create both a safe and brave space where you can be yourself.
As a Black queer social worker of Afro-Caribbean descent, I work using a strengths-based, and trauma-informed lens, with a deep commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice. Much of my experience has been working with BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, particularly navigating racial, institutional and relational trauma. But I have also worked with many other communities. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal themselves, and I am passionate about supporting that journey.
I mostly rely on emotion-focused, compassionate, somatic and mindfulness-based approaches. I am firmly rooted in abolitionist and liberation-based frameworks, and work from a place of deep love for my communities.
I know that seeking support for our mental health is very vulnerable and can feel scary. So, I try my best to create both a safe and brave space where you can be yourself.
Charles Skeete earned a BA (Hons.) Theology from Andrews University; a Master of Theological studies at Wilfred Laurier University and a Master of Social Work from King’s University College. He is an ordained minister and Prepare Enrich-Pre-Marital counseling-facilitator. He is a board Certified Chaplain with CPSP, a Canadian Addiction Counsellor with CACCF and is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Charles is also a Clinical Fellow of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society. He has worked both in private and public settings for over 10 years. He utilizes a variety of counseling modalities to connect with clients.
Alpha Optimal Living Inc. provides counseling with a heart. We offer Compassionate Therapy. Each session is individualized. Materials are crafted specifically to each person. Importantly, the client remains the leader of the sessions.
As a therapist, I join my clients in their life journey, because they are the expert on their story and destiny. We help clients explore their goals, enhance their capacity and promote purposeful living. We do this by creating a welcoming, compassionate and empathetic environment which fosters trust and promotes wholeness.
Charles Skeete earned a BA (Hons.) Theology from Andrews University; a Master of Theological studies at Wilfred Laurier University and a Master of Social Work from King’s University College. He is an ordained minister and Prepare Enrich-Pre-Marital counseling-facilitator. He is a board Certified Chaplain with CPSP, a Canadian Addiction Counsellor with CACCF and is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Charles is also a Clinical Fellow of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society. He has worked both in private and public settings for over 10 years. He utilizes a variety of counseling modalities to connect with clients.
Alpha Optimal Living Inc. provides counseling with a heart. We offer Compassionate Therapy. Each session is individualized. Materials are crafted specifically to each person. Importantly, the client remains the leader of the sessions.
As a therapist, I join my clients in their life journey, because they are the expert on their story and destiny. We help clients explore their goals, enhance their capacity and promote purposeful living. We do this by creating a welcoming, compassionate and empathetic environment which fosters trust and promotes wholeness.
Your Story Counselling Services is a BIPOC Multicultural clinic that offers individual, couples, family, sex, and trauma psychotherapy.
Located in Vaughan ON, we offer online and in-office services.
We offer a range of fees across our multifaceted team. Our therapists not only have the competent training and experience to best support you, they bring with them their own journeys and stories to best support you in every context of your well-being.
Your Story Counselling Services is a BIPOC Multicultural clinic that offers individual, couples, family, sex, and trauma psychotherapy.
Located in Vaughan ON, we offer online and in-office services.
We offer a range of fees across our multifaceted team. Our therapists not only have the competent training and experience to best support you, they bring with them their own journeys and stories to best support you in every context of your well-being.
Bernard Piprah is a 1st Generation Canadian to Ghanaian and Jamaican parents, he spent his childhood in both Mississauga, Ontario and Coquitlam, British Columbia. Bernard attended Simon Fraser University in B.C. where he completed his Bachelor degree in Social Science, than later went on to graduate from Athabasca University in Alberta with a Master’s degree in Integrated Studies. Bernard’s been working as a counsellor in B.C. since 2013 and in 2020 became a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors, later opening up his private practice – BKP Counselling & Consulting.
At BKP Counselling & Consulting clients can expect a non-judgemental, client centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy that aims to help individuals navigate through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns in healthier ways. Bernard is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brainspotting.
This can be your comfortable time and space to connect with a relatable mental health professional who actively listens, safely challenges you and will give you tools to constructively manage life’s inevitable obstacles in a better way.
Bernard Piprah is a 1st Generation Canadian to Ghanaian and Jamaican parents, he spent his childhood in both Mississauga, Ontario and Coquitlam, British Columbia. Bernard attended Simon Fraser University in B.C. where he completed his Bachelor degree in Social Science, than later went on to graduate from Athabasca University in Alberta with a Master’s degree in Integrated Studies. Bernard’s been working as a counsellor in B.C. since 2013 and in 2020 became a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors, later opening up his private practice – BKP Counselling & Consulting.
At BKP Counselling & Consulting clients can expect a non-judgemental, client centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy that aims to help individuals navigate through trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns in healthier ways. Bernard is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brainspotting.
This can be your comfortable time and space to connect with a relatable mental health professional who actively listens, safely challenges you and will give you tools to constructively manage life’s inevitable obstacles in a better way.
Specializing in Expressive Arts Therapy, I extend beyond conventional verbal methods, acknowledging the historical and authentic importance of art in healing for Black African, Africentric, and Black Caribbean communities. I seamlessly incorporate art-based psychotherapeutic practices when assisting both individuals and communities (groups).
In 2024, the “School of Expressive Arts Therapy” will be inaugurating its grand opening. The school is poised to commence by providing training for mental health and humanitarian professionals in Expressive Arts practices—non-traditional therapeutic approaches specifically tailored for collaboration with members of BIPOC communities. Stay tuned for details on the upcoming “Train-the-Helper in Expressive Arts” professional development course.
Specializing in Expressive Arts Therapy, I extend beyond conventional verbal methods, acknowledging the historical and authentic importance of art in healing for Black African, Africentric, and Black Caribbean communities. I seamlessly incorporate art-based psychotherapeutic practices when assisting both individuals and communities (groups).
In 2024, the “School of Expressive Arts Therapy” will be inaugurating its grand opening. The school is poised to commence by providing training for mental health and humanitarian professionals in Expressive Arts practices—non-traditional therapeutic approaches specifically tailored for collaboration with members of BIPOC communities. Stay tuned for details on the upcoming “Train-the-Helper in Expressive Arts” professional development course.
