Personal Growth Therapists

Personal growth is about becoming more of who you want to be. Connect with therapists on First Session who can support your journey of self-discovery and development.

Personal growth in therapy isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about exploring who you are, understanding your patterns, and making intentional changes that align with your values. Whether you're seeking greater self-awareness, working on habits, or navigating a period of transition, therapy can provide the space and support to grow.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who focus on personal development and self-improvement. Watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach, then book a session directly online. All therapists have had their credentials verified during onboarding.

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Hanna Verhagen

Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, SK, MB, YT, NT, and NU.
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Hanna Verhagen

Hanna Verhagen

Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Highly Sensitive Person, Anxiety, Life transitions, Burnout, General Mental Health, Building Self-Care Routines, Mindfulness Practices, Career Stress, ADHD, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Career Performance, Children/Teens, Creativity, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, School challenges, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress
Highly Sensitive Person, Anxiety, Life transitions, Burnout, General Mental Health, Building Self-Care Routines, Mindfulness Practices, Career Stress, ADHD, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Career Performance, Children/Teens, Creativity, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, School challenges, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress
Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

Kelly Collins

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
Virtual Sessions in BC, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC, and SK.
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Kelly Collins

Kelly Collins

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Childhood trauma, Caregivers, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, PTSD, Relationships, Spirituality, Workplace stress
Trauma, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Childhood trauma, Caregivers, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, PTSD, Relationships, Spirituality, Workplace stress
British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Sharon Jeong

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Sharon Jeong

Sharon Jeong

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$140/session
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Work-Life Balance, Mind-body connection, Break-up recovery, Confidence, General Mental Health, Christian counselling, Decision making, Intergenerational trauma, Overwhelm, Low mood, PTSD, Shadow Work, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Social anxiety, Relationships, Personal Growth, Grief and Loss, Dissociation
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Work-Life Balance, Mind-body connection, Break-up recovery, Confidence, General Mental Health, Christian counselling, Decision making, Intergenerational trauma, Overwhelm, Low mood, PTSD, Shadow Work, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Social anxiety, Relationships, Personal Growth, Grief and Loss, Dissociation
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Ontario
United States of America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central & South America

Candice Burnett

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Vernon, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, NT, YT, AB, SK, and NL.
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Candice Burnett

Candice Burnett

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador

Lauren Kolyn

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Montreal, QC)
Virtual Sessions in ON and QC.
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Lauren Kolyn

Lauren Kolyn

Registered Social Worker
she/her/hers
Offers Free Consultation
$155/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Ontario, Quebec

Nicky Lightstone

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Newmarket, ON)
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, NL, SK, MB, AB, YT, and NU.
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Nicky Lightstone

Nicky Lightstone

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Life transitions, Interpersonal dynamics, Self-Development, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Nature-Based Spirituality, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Stress, Ecopsychotherapy, Climate Anxiety, Coping Skills
Life transitions, Interpersonal dynamics, Self-Development, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Nature-Based Spirituality, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Stress, Ecopsychotherapy, Climate Anxiety, Coping Skills
British Columbia, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, Yukon, Nunavut

Ariella Boehm

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, MB, NL, NT, NU, SK, and YT.
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Ariella Boehm

Ariella Boehm

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
ADHD, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Court Mandated Counselling, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
ADHD, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Court Mandated Counselling, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Cortes Island, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Diane Brussell

Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her, We/Us
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Dylan Fry

Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional
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Offers In-Person (Duncan, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Dylan Fry

Dylan Fry

Registered Professional Counsellor - Provisional
he/him
Offers Free Consultation
$120/session
Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Personal Growth, Relationships
Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Personal Growth, Relationships
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
United States of America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central & South America

Michelle Brewer

Counselling Therapist
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Offers In-Person (Edmonton, AB)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michelle Brewer

Michelle Brewer

Counselling Therapist
she/her/hers
Offers Free Consultation
$210/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, ADHD, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, College or University Coaching, Break-up recovery, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Eating disorders, Fertility, Group Therapy, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Personal Growth, Trauma, Women's Health
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Ghazal Ghoddousi

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Richmond Hill, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, MB, and SK.
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Ghazal Ghoddousi

Ghazal Ghoddousi

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Life transitions, Childhood trauma, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Cultural Challenges, Interpersonal dynamics, Navigating challenging relationships, Building Meaningful Connections, Identity and Self-Exploration
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Life transitions, Childhood trauma, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Cultural Challenges, Interpersonal dynamics, Navigating challenging relationships, Building Meaningful Connections, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Liz Spaargaren

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Okotoks, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB.
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Liz Spaargaren

Liz Spaargaren

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$125/session
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
Alberta

Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Eda Mucaj

Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$185/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss
Ontario

Rachel Bennett

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Palmer Rapids, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, SK, BC, NL, MB, NT, NU, and YT.
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Rachel Bennett

Rachel Bennett

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Burnout, Personal Growth, Meaning and purpose, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Climate Anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Ecopsychotherapy, Empowerment, Identity and Self-Exploration, Highly Sensitive Person, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Mind-body connection, Nature-Based Spirituality, Neurodiversity, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Self-Development, Shadow Work, Spirituality, Work-Life Balance
Burnout, Personal Growth, Meaning and purpose, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Climate Anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Ecopsychotherapy, Empowerment, Identity and Self-Exploration, Highly Sensitive Person, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Mind-body connection, Nature-Based Spirituality, Neurodiversity, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Self-Development, Shadow Work, Spirituality, Work-Life Balance
Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon

Sonya Salonen Cornies

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Kingsville, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Sonya Salonen Cornies

Sonya Salonen Cornies

Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan

Andras Lenart

Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Andras Lenart

Andras Lenart

Canadian Certified Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
United States of America

Jacqueline Groves

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jacqueline Groves

Jacqueline Groves

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Ontario
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Personal growth in therapy refers to the process of developing greater self-awareness, expanding your capabilities, and moving toward the kind of person you want to be. This might involve exploring your values, building emotional intelligence, developing healthier habits, improving relationships, or working through patterns that have been holding you back.

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