Therapists Beginning With V in Ontario
Vaughan Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to our page! Whether you stumbled this page because of a recent break-up, divorce, an addiction you want to break, marriage problems or just looking to find ways to cope with your stress, you found the right place. We specialize in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Inner Child Work and other modalities to assist you. We can provide you with tools to help you cope but can also assist you in finding and healing the core issue.
At Vault Mental Health, we can connect you to a therapist best suited for you. It takes courage to initiate therapy but investing in your well-being is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Whether you are seeking to learn strategies to cope with life's ups and downs, tools to manage challenging emotions, or support with difficult life events, it is our privilege to be here for you. Our diversely skilled group of Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers are here to help you get results. We will create a tailor-made treatment plan unique to you and your situation.
At Vault Mental Health, we can connect you to a therapist best suited for you. It takes courage to initiate therapy but investing in your well-being is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Whether you are seeking to learn strategies to cope with life's ups and downs, tools to manage challenging emotions, or support with difficult life events, it is our privilege to be here for you. Our diversely skilled group of Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers are here to help you get results. We will create a tailor-made treatment plan unique to you and your situation.
Vault Mental Health - Toronto Beaches
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4E
Our goal is to match you with the ideal therapist who aligns with your unique treatment needs and lifestyle! It takes courage to initiate therapy, but investing in your well-being is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Whether you are seeking to learn strategies to cope with life's ups and downs, tools to manage challenging emotions, or support with difficult life events, it is our privilege to be here for you.
Our goal is to match you with the ideal therapist who aligns with your unique treatment needs and lifestyle! It takes courage to initiate therapy, but investing in your well-being is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Whether you are seeking to learn strategies to cope with life's ups and downs, tools to manage challenging emotions, or support with difficult life events, it is our privilege to be here for you.
Chriselle Vaz
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L8P (Online Only)
I am incredibly passionate about helping others get the support they need to live their best possible lives. In my work, I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for individuals, couples, and families to talk through a variety of issues such as: anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, self-esteem, and other life transitions. I use a client-centered, integrative approach to highlight my clients' strengths and work toward meaningful and practical strategies to relieve the stress and pain of their current circumstances. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship :)
I am incredibly passionate about helping others get the support they need to live their best possible lives. In my work, I strive to create a safe and comfortable environment for individuals, couples, and families to talk through a variety of issues such as: anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, self-esteem, and other life transitions. I use a client-centered, integrative approach to highlight my clients' strengths and work toward meaningful and practical strategies to relieve the stress and pain of their current circumstances. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic relationship :)
Chantelle Vaz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc, MACP, ADMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
I'm Chantelle Vaz! My expertise lies in supporting people across different life stages– childhood, adolescence, adulthood and seniors, I specialize in anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (i.e. ADHD, Autism) and trauma. In the midst of life's challenges, my main goal is to guide you through the journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth. Whether you find yourself struggling through traumatic experiences, undergoing significant life transitions, relationship concerns, or shaping your identity, I aim to be a supportive ally on your journey toward personal growth, resilience and empowerment.
I'm Chantelle Vaz! My expertise lies in supporting people across different life stages– childhood, adolescence, adulthood and seniors, I specialize in anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (i.e. ADHD, Autism) and trauma. In the midst of life's challenges, my main goal is to guide you through the journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth. Whether you find yourself struggling through traumatic experiences, undergoing significant life transitions, relationship concerns, or shaping your identity, I aim to be a supportive ally on your journey toward personal growth, resilience and empowerment.
Brittany Veale
Registered Social Worker, RSW, HBA, DipAdd, CTIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarnia, ON N7T
I am a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW with over 16 years experience working frontline in the mental health and addiction sector. I am passionate about supporting First Responders and Frontline workers due to the complex and varied occupational stressors associated with these professions. A large focus of my education and training is on trauma and the impact that this can have on the brain and body with an emphasis on the perspective of those who work as First Responders/Frontline Workers.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW with over 16 years experience working frontline in the mental health and addiction sector. I am passionate about supporting First Responders and Frontline workers due to the complex and varied occupational stressors associated with these professions. A large focus of my education and training is on trauma and the impact that this can have on the brain and body with an emphasis on the perspective of those who work as First Responders/Frontline Workers.
Accepting New Clients. From addressing parenting concerns and children's mental health to overcoming co-dependency and adapting to life changes, I bring a wealth of varied experience and education to provide personalized support and effective solutions. Right now you may be confused, frustrated or aware that something isn't working in your life. Therapy can be uncomfortable and scary but you are worth it. Are you ready to embark on a collaborative path towards healing, growth, and profound self-discovery? I offer a free 15 minute consultation.
Accepting New Clients. From addressing parenting concerns and children's mental health to overcoming co-dependency and adapting to life changes, I bring a wealth of varied experience and education to provide personalized support and effective solutions. Right now you may be confused, frustrated or aware that something isn't working in your life. Therapy can be uncomfortable and scary but you are worth it. Are you ready to embark on a collaborative path towards healing, growth, and profound self-discovery? I offer a free 15 minute consultation.
Mark Veenstra
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Bowmanville, ON L1C (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Adolescence is an exciting and sometimes difficult time in the young person life. As they grow and mature they develop a deeper understanding of themselves, friends, family and the world around them. In individual therapy, with adolescents, we provide a safe and relaxed environment for the young person to explore who they are. We walk with them as they strive towards the person they want to be in their journey to adulthood.
Adolescence is an exciting and sometimes difficult time in the young person life. As they grow and mature they develop a deeper understanding of themselves, friends, family and the world around them. In individual therapy, with adolescents, we provide a safe and relaxed environment for the young person to explore who they are. We walk with them as they strive towards the person they want to be in their journey to adulthood.
Melissa Veerasammy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1S
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult and reaching out for support is often the hardest step. I am here to provide a “safer”, caring and supportive space to you in your mental health journey. I step into the therapeutic space as a woman of colour and a psychotherapist. I recognize how the systems we exist in influence our lives and experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, intersectional, and anti-oppressive. In our sessions, I encourage exploration, offer support, and nurture fresh perspectives through gentle and creative methods.
Navigating life's challenges can be difficult and reaching out for support is often the hardest step. I am here to provide a “safer”, caring and supportive space to you in your mental health journey. I step into the therapeutic space as a woman of colour and a psychotherapist. I recognize how the systems we exist in influence our lives and experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, intersectional, and anti-oppressive. In our sessions, I encourage exploration, offer support, and nurture fresh perspectives through gentle and creative methods.
Caring for yourself when caring for others can be draining and lonely. Research has shown that empathy based stress can impact you when caring for others. Compassion fatigue, secondary trauma and burn out are real. The emotions that you experience can leave you feeling lonely, exhausted, a change in your mood, short tempered and general weariness. Seeking support can often leave you feeling ashamed as you feel guilt and anger in not being able to give everything to the others in your life. But care of yourself should also be a priority to explore to ensure you are able to be present with others.
Caring for yourself when caring for others can be draining and lonely. Research has shown that empathy based stress can impact you when caring for others. Compassion fatigue, secondary trauma and burn out are real. The emotions that you experience can leave you feeling lonely, exhausted, a change in your mood, short tempered and general weariness. Seeking support can often leave you feeling ashamed as you feel guilt and anger in not being able to give everything to the others in your life. But care of yourself should also be a priority to explore to ensure you are able to be present with others.
I have found in my work that so many of my clients have a strong desire and need for change at the core of who they are. Many people look for positive changes, which is often through their own life experience, though still find themselves feeling unfulfilled or noticing similar repetitive, unhealthy and destructive patterns showing up. By working on your self-awareness, the relationship with yourself, and your experiences in life, you will feel more confident and prepared, you then managing situations in different areas of your life in a more effective and assertive way, enhancing the respect and love you have for yourself.
I have found in my work that so many of my clients have a strong desire and need for change at the core of who they are. Many people look for positive changes, which is often through their own life experience, though still find themselves feeling unfulfilled or noticing similar repetitive, unhealthy and destructive patterns showing up. By working on your self-awareness, the relationship with yourself, and your experiences in life, you will feel more confident and prepared, you then managing situations in different areas of your life in a more effective and assertive way, enhancing the respect and love you have for yourself.
Trauma lives in our bodies whether we recognize it or not. Although we might not know exactly what or how we are feeling, our bodies keep track. We’ve witnessed and experienced many things that have shaped us and how we perceive the world around us. As your therapist, I will hold a safe and confidential space for you to open up and unpack the trauma that is stored in your mind, body, and soul. As a first-generation Tamil Canadian, I recognize the impacts of intergenerational and racial trauma and how it affects the way we navigate different spaces and various relationships.
Trauma lives in our bodies whether we recognize it or not. Although we might not know exactly what or how we are feeling, our bodies keep track. We’ve witnessed and experienced many things that have shaped us and how we perceive the world around us. As your therapist, I will hold a safe and confidential space for you to open up and unpack the trauma that is stored in your mind, body, and soul. As a first-generation Tamil Canadian, I recognize the impacts of intergenerational and racial trauma and how it affects the way we navigate different spaces and various relationships.
Our life is not always easy. Sometimes we feel that everything is quite complicated and confusing. I am here to help you to look at yourself, your beliefs, your emotions, your relationships and your life from a different perspective. Sometimes, when you feel stuck and confused, anxious or depressed you need someone who will be with you and help you on that journey. Sometimes you may feel that something is not right with you, that you are broken or you are not loved, you have issues with self-esteem but it shouldn't be your reality for the rest of your life. We can start looking at that together changing it step by step.
Our life is not always easy. Sometimes we feel that everything is quite complicated and confusing. I am here to help you to look at yourself, your beliefs, your emotions, your relationships and your life from a different perspective. Sometimes, when you feel stuck and confused, anxious or depressed you need someone who will be with you and help you on that journey. Sometimes you may feel that something is not right with you, that you are broken or you are not loved, you have issues with self-esteem but it shouldn't be your reality for the rest of your life. We can start looking at that together changing it step by step.
Shaziya Vellani
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
Waitlist for new clients
Are you facing a challenging time or coming to terms with feelings and emotions that seem heavy and difficult to understand? Are you struggling with stress, burnout or anxiety and feel overwhelmed? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? I see so many individuals who are feeling exhausted from trying to manage relationships, careers and their lives; who suffer from depression or a painful past and find themselves in repetitive thinking patterns making them feel stuck and uncertain about the future. I believe that taking time for yourself and exploring what it is that you need can get you closer to achieving your goals.
Are you facing a challenging time or coming to terms with feelings and emotions that seem heavy and difficult to understand? Are you struggling with stress, burnout or anxiety and feel overwhelmed? Do you wonder if life should somehow feel better? I see so many individuals who are feeling exhausted from trying to manage relationships, careers and their lives; who suffer from depression or a painful past and find themselves in repetitive thinking patterns making them feel stuck and uncertain about the future. I believe that taking time for yourself and exploring what it is that you need can get you closer to achieving your goals.
My journey to becoming a psychotherapist started because I have always cared about people and their overall well being. I realized I could help others in their healing process by way of providing therapy. I truly believe that by talking about our challenges in a safe and comfortable environment with a compassionate and trained listener change and healing can happen. I also recognize this can be a scary step for some to take and I will work at whatever pace is best for the individual. I have my Masters in Social Work and have been working with children, adolescents, families and adults for over 15 years.
My journey to becoming a psychotherapist started because I have always cared about people and their overall well being. I realized I could help others in their healing process by way of providing therapy. I truly believe that by talking about our challenges in a safe and comfortable environment with a compassionate and trained listener change and healing can happen. I also recognize this can be a scary step for some to take and I will work at whatever pace is best for the individual. I have my Masters in Social Work and have been working with children, adolescents, families and adults for over 15 years.
TO ALL NEW AND CURRENT CLIENTS; I AM DEFINITELY CONTINUING TO 'SEE' CLIENTS BY SECURE VIDEO-SESSION DURING THIS COVID-19 PERIOD. ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF NO TRAVEL, TIME OUT OF HOME... PLUS THERAPY! I enjoy and I am successful in working with clients from age 5 through 90 years of age. Over 30 years of experience and thousands of sessions has provided me with insight, respect and acceptance of a variety of clientele. Youth, adulthood, aging and relationships to self and/or others. We can always learn, change and heal. Our lives are too short and worthy for us to be stuck in sadness or frustration.
TO ALL NEW AND CURRENT CLIENTS; I AM DEFINITELY CONTINUING TO 'SEE' CLIENTS BY SECURE VIDEO-SESSION DURING THIS COVID-19 PERIOD. ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF NO TRAVEL, TIME OUT OF HOME... PLUS THERAPY! I enjoy and I am successful in working with clients from age 5 through 90 years of age. Over 30 years of experience and thousands of sessions has provided me with insight, respect and acceptance of a variety of clientele. Youth, adulthood, aging and relationships to self and/or others. We can always learn, change and heal. Our lives are too short and worthy for us to be stuck in sadness or frustration.
Nate Venema @ Stride Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MEd, OCT, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Fonthill, ON L0S
When people experience life stressors or trauma, it is not uncommon to stumble, become immobilized, or even unravel. My great passion is walk alongside people in dark chapters of their lives, to help them to dismantle obstacles, to move towards healthier functioning and healing. I help my clients, who include children, teens, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can accept and know themselves as whole, peaceful, and complete.
When people experience life stressors or trauma, it is not uncommon to stumble, become immobilized, or even unravel. My great passion is walk alongside people in dark chapters of their lives, to help them to dismantle obstacles, to move towards healthier functioning and healing. I help my clients, who include children, teens, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can accept and know themselves as whole, peaceful, and complete.
Nikki Venere Brenner
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6J (Online Only)
Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by unlocking the unconscious root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you stuck and suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, impact your relationships with others, and negatively influence your sense of self and physical well-being.
Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by unlocking the unconscious root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you stuck and suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, impact your relationships with others, and negatively influence your sense of self and physical well-being.
Shruthi Venkatesh Ranga Rao
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc , RP
Verified Verified
Ajax, ON L1T (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is to support children, adolescents, young adults, and parents in their own mental health journey. My clients aim to understand their own moods, address challenges in school/university, learn new ways to handle conflicts, regulate emotions, process traumatic events, make sense of their own journey and attain a stronger sense of self. Parents gain a deeper understanding of themselves and acquire new patterns of communication.
My focus is to support children, adolescents, young adults, and parents in their own mental health journey. My clients aim to understand their own moods, address challenges in school/university, learn new ways to handle conflicts, regulate emotions, process traumatic events, make sense of their own journey and attain a stronger sense of self. Parents gain a deeper understanding of themselves and acquire new patterns of communication.
Do you struggle with anxiety or trauma that affects your day-to-day life? Do you often feel overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if life should feel less exhausting? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to navigate life stressors and overcome traumatic incidents. Not addressing these challenges and just pushing through them can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms and a less fulfilling life. I believe that life shouldn’t be so hard and that there is hope for a happier future. I work with you to create a treatment plans to help you achieve you personal goals.
Do you struggle with anxiety or trauma that affects your day-to-day life? Do you often feel overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if life should feel less exhausting? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to navigate life stressors and overcome traumatic incidents. Not addressing these challenges and just pushing through them can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms and a less fulfilling life. I believe that life shouldn’t be so hard and that there is hope for a happier future. I work with you to create a treatment plans to help you achieve you personal goals.