I have always had a growing passion for supporting individuals in the community. Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve always known that I would help others discover their innate resilience and encourage them to find the confidence to grow and flourish, no matter their circumstances.

As someone who has experienced a lot as a child, I’ve always made it my responsibility to work with children and youth and remind them of their worth and endless potential.

In today’s evolving society, it is so easy for children and youth to become consumed by the world, creating a lot of undue strain. I strive to mentor, motivate, and empower youth in our community. When working with young people, my number one goal is to become a safe person to connect with; then, I provide them with skills, tools, and resources that will help encourage them to believe in themselves, challenge themselves, and be gentle with themselves.

Growing up talking about mental health and seeking therapy was out of the norm, and my job today is to remind individuals that mental health is just as important as physical health. My experiences and my journey navigating the mental health system have inspired me to support individuals on their journeys to health and wellness. As I work with children, youth, and families, I strive to encourage individuals to take the first steps towards improving their mental health while helping them build on their strengths while also helping them discover new ones.

Although I strive to promote positive mental health with skills and resources, my best way to support someone is to listen. I believe in holistic healing and that our mind, body, and soul deserve nurturing. I explore various areas when working with individuals to help them grow, learn, and heal in many different areas of their lives. My gentle approach to therapy encourages others to explore their thoughts, feelings and emotions at their own pace.

I’ve always led myself into careers that were the most rewarding, and to me, there is nothing me wholesome than being there to support and witness individuals go through and grow through their experiences.

Fun fact: I now work at the high school that I went to as a student! Still have a hard time calling my colleagues by their first name when all I’ve known them as for years is Madame and Monsieur.

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Desiree is pulled to work with people who are trauma survivors, struggle with substance use, and have mood or anxiety-related challenges. She primarily uses integrative holistic therapies. Please feel free to book a consultation to see if we would be a good fit!

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I am a compassionate, dedicated and ambitious professional looking to help others overcome their personal challenges.

My approach is to understand where you are and apply flexible yet meaningful experiences to help aid you through your difficult times, offer a safe nurturing judgement free space and to learn new skills to help you apply. Each person I see deserves a meaningful, unique and specific tailored session to their needs. Let me meet you where you’re at.

I have experience helping children and youth navigate the school system. I’ve been honoured to work with many children and youth with their anxiety, depression, body image issues, and self-esteem which help them become successful in the education system and in their daily lives.

Let’s face it, school is stressful and difficult to navigate without mental health, self-esteem or confidence challenges as it is. I am passionate about helping others make the most out of their youth (or educational) experience.

I have experience helping adults explore their past and current traumas. Sometimes life can throw us situations of grief, abandonment, anxiety, depression, body image challenges that can alter their feelings, daily life and coping mechanisms. I have helped adults steer through their anxiety and develop coping mechanisms that are specific to them utilizing a solution-based approach.

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Therapist / Counsellor,

Registered Social Service Worker, Bachelor of Religious Education

Special Interests: Individuals, Families, Couples, Parents, Women, Grief/Loss, Stress, Burnout, Body Image, Trauma.

I have been in the counselling field for seventeen years. Two of those years were in the United Kingdom working with families, youth, and children (and travelling Europe!). After moving back to Canada, I spent fifteen years in Peterborough providing counselling, facilitating groups and offering training to the community. During this season, I became a mom, a stepmom and had the unique experience of being a gestational carrier (surrogate) as well. A move to Simcoe County in 2020 brought more exciting changes for my family, which is how I found Mainstream Therapy.

I offer counselling for adults (individuals, couples or families) with a special interest around women experiencing grief, loss, life changes, body image work, infertility, navigating relationships / parenting, and setting boundaries. My counselling practice offers a safe space to work on personal wellbeing goals with practical tools that can be used both in and out of sessions. Thank you for taking the time to be here. I wish you well.

Fun Fact: I write poetry ‘for fun’ and have a goal to publish a book one day!

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Matthew specializes in individualized and couples therapy using an Emotion-Focused Therapy approach. He also has years of experience in group facilitation, psychoeducation, and psychosocial assessments. His love for learning fuels his dedication to helping clients navigate their lives and achieve their goals. He finds great joy in the privilege of learning how your lives are uniquely shaped and in helping guide you to where you want to be through a collaborative process.

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Hi, my name is Angel Powers and welcome to Mainstream Therapy. I offer comfortable and secure online counselling. Blending traditional and non-traditional frameworks for mental health and self awareness, my job is to help you understand and accept the pieces that make you, you. We look at the strengths you already have and build upon those. We also look at areas of improvement and collectively work on strategies to enhance your life. I truly believe that each person inherently knows what’s best for them to live their best life, I am a supportive role to help you discover how to get there. ​

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Registered Social Service Worker, Bachelor’s Degree (Psychology) Therapist/Counsellor

Your focus: Helping those living with self-harming behaviours, depression, and anxiety, by focusing on personal strengths and improving self esteem; Supporting those adjusting to life’s many transitions such as aging, career changes, life after divorce, and empty nesters; And finally, assisting members and their families with the unique challenges that accompany life in the military, eg, postings, deployments, IR, and employment/education transitions. Working with military members and their families for the past 12 years has provided me with a keen understanding of the many roadblocks that accompany this lifestyle. Fortunately, it has also allowed me to build an extensive list of tools and resources that can be utilized to help you navigate the journey.

Tell us why you do what you do or how you started here: Growing up poor and isolated made me believe that I would never have the life that “the privileged” enjoyed and I felt this way well into my 20’s. One twist of fate however, made the impossible, possible. One turn of events changed the course of my life and taught me that we are all stronger than we think. Sometimes we just need a little help seeing it. I really enjoy helping clients see the strength within themselves. And then looking beyond to find that one turn of events that could totally change the course of their lives.

Fun Facts: I am originally from “The Rock” and love to interact with people. I strongly believe that kindness can literally change a life. I also believe with all my heart that the Maple Leafs will win the Stanley Cup in my lifetime.

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I have a passion for supporting others on their journey through life and personal well-being. I have faced many of my own adversities from childhood to adulthood which led me to my own healing journey that began over ten years ago. By utilizing my own lived experiences in addition to a higher level of education I am able to offer compassionate person-centered therapy. I value autonomy and self-determination for my clients as they are the experts of their own lives and we are equal partners working together in developing opportunities for growth and change.

I believe that health starts in the mind and is measured by the quality of our thoughts and the peacefulness we experience from within.

Together we will work to better understand and overcome personal struggles and conflict. We will address destructive thinking patterns, self-defeating behaviours, unhealthy coping mechanisms and break cycles of abuse. We will set you free from the barriers that have been holding you back from becoming your true authentic self.

Everyone’s life experience is unique; therefore, I provide individualized care while incorporating a biopsychosocial perspective, a strengths-based approach, and trauma-informed care. I intend to create a safe non-judgemental healing environment for self-exploration and discovery with the goal of empowering others and building resilience.

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