Positive Psychology Therapists in Richmond Hill, ON

Regina Yakubov

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Hi, I’m Regina Yakubov, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I understand how challenging it can feel to start therapy, and I strive to create a warm and nonjudgmental space where you feel supported in sharing your experiences at your own pace. My approach is collaborative and flexible, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment…

Signy Fridriksson
Signy Fridriksson

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

It takes a lot of courage to start a healing journey! I listen with empathy and respect as you explore the challenges that life has brought you. I am known to be warm, calm and non-judgmental. I provide a safe, reassuring environment, allowing you to grow in self-awareness, self-compassion and a sense of hope.

Tracey Ropp
Tracey Ropp

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hello! I get that reaching out for support can be difficult, particularly when you’re already feeling busy with work, family, school, or just the overall demands of life in general. I can help to figure out what’s creating stress or unease for you, and then together we’ll develop practical, realistic strategies that fit for you in your current circumstances.

Hanadi (Hanna) Dar
Hanadi (Hanna) Dar

Registered Psychotherapist(Q)

Virtual

Anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions using a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach. My specialties include EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness. I support neurodivergent youth, newcomers, refugees, caregivers, and individuals facing emotional distress. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and healing.

Katherine Koplov
Katherine Koplov

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

A second-generation psychotherapist with lived experience as an immigrant, corporate leader, and survivor of relational trauma, I bring a compassionate, culturally attuned, and trauma-informed lens. My integrative approach draws on Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy, EFT, IFS, Polyvagal-informed approaches, Narrative Therapy, DBT, CBT, and SFBT to foster meaningful and lasting change.

Elizabeth Beiderman
Elizabeth Beiderman

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

My name is Liz, and I offer virtual individual therapy sessions for adults across Ontario. I specialize in helping my clients navigate issues such as perfectionism, career burnout, anxiety, low self-esteem, overthinking, people-pleasing, and difficulty setting boundaries in relationships. Ready to take the next step? Visit my website to book a free consultation so we can see if we're a good fit!

Vrushalee N
Vrushalee N

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in relational trauma, narcissistic abuse, attachment wounds, identity, self-worth, and emotional regulation. My approach is trauma-informed, integrative, culturally responsive, and deeply collaborative, helping clients move beyond survival patterns toward self-trust, healthier boundaries, and meaningful change.

Anastasia Berezowsky
Anastasia Berezowsky

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

My practice blends talk therapy and structured accountability to help you find balance and resilience—especially when life feels demanding and you need some direction. With a background in Kinesiology and Psychology, I take a whole-person approach that connects mind and body. I support clients who feel misaligned and need the space to untangle themselves from the stressors of every day.

Josephine Loko
Josephine Loko

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You may be navigating grief, relationship struggles, burnout, or a major life transition. I offer adults and couples a space to slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what you’re going through. As an immigrant, I also understand the challenges of balancing cultural values with life in Canada.

Emily Griffin
Emily Griffin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I work with teens, students, and adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, stress, motherhood, body image, and eating disorders. My approach is compassionate, direct, and focused on real change—not just talking in circles. Using CBT and solution-focused therapy, I help clients understand what’s keeping them stuck, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change in their everyday lives.

Mandeep Lalli
Mandeep Lalli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.

Haley Moore

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Virtual

Welcome to Therapy Uninterrupted, where your mental well-being is our top priority. We understand that life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a little extra support. As a team of dedicated clinicians, we are here to help you navigate through your journey and find the strength within yourself to heal and grow.

Katelyn Matias
Katelyn Matias

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hi, I’m Katelyn Matias, a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder of Anchor & Bloom Psychotherapy. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in attachment theory. I believe that our experiences, relationships, and nervous system responses shape how we understand ourselves, navigate emotions, and connect with others.

Amanda Rennick-Hazen
Amanda Rennick-Hazen

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I enjoy using a variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Strategies, Mindfulness Meditation, Trauma Informed, Compassion Focused, & Emotion Focused. Depression & Sadness Anxiety & Worry Work , Home, & School Stress ​Grief & Loss Divorce & Separation Unexpected life transitions, unexpected change, lost opportunities

Brock Vaughan
Brock Vaughan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Life is messy. Therapy doesn't have to be.

Mala Dorai

Therapist Intern

Virtual

I offer a collaborative, trauma-informed therapy space for adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, neurodivergence (including ADHD/autism), grief, and life transitions. Grounded in neuroscience and cultural humility, my work integrates mind, body, and environment, with gentle structure, practical tools, and care for meaningful growth.

Paris Moaf
Paris Moaf

Registered Psychotherapist, M Psy, MSc, RP

Virtual

As the founder and clinical director of Paris Mind Clinic, Paris Parastoo Moaf specializes in helping clients manage and overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, emotional disorders, grief, and relationship issues. Using CBT, DBT, MBCT, ACT, EFT, and Adlerian Therapy, Paris Parastoo Moaf tailors sessions to your unique needs.

Carolyn Holmes
Carolyn Holmes

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Offering affordable virtual sessions for infertility, ADHD, PMDD, grief/loss, stress, anxiety, and depression. Trained in DBT, CBT, humanistic/client led, solution focused, narrative therapy approaches. A warm, open counsellor to help with immediate availability.

Shelley Sayle-Udall
Shelley Sayle-Udall

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

Virtual

I’m Shelley, a psychotherapist offering integrative, mind–body therapy that goes beyond talk therapy. My work combines insight with nervous system, physiological, and gut–brain understanding to help clients truly make sense of their experiences. Through psychoeducation and compassionate support, I help people reconnect with their inner wisdom and create meaningful, lasting change.

Mackenzie Howard
Mackenzie Howard

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I provide psychotherapy to adults across Ontario who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with sessions focused on understanding your experiences and working toward goals that are meaningful to you.

Richmond Hill Therapists at a Glance

Number of therapists listed

31

Average years in practice

6 Years

Currently accepting new clients

100 %

Therapists in Richmond Hill who prioritize treating:

81% Anxiety
52% Relationship Issues
45% Depression
39% Stress
32% Grief
26% Self Esteem
26% Marital and Premarital
26% ADHD

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Richmond Hill:

100% Positive Psychology
94% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
81% Strength-Based
68% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
68% Person-Centered
65% Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
65% Trauma Focused
61% Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Frequently Asked Questions About Positive Psychology

What is positive psychology and how is it used in therapy?

Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life worth living — examining wellbeing, strengths, meaning, engagement, and flourishing rather than focusing exclusively on illness and dysfunction. In therapy, positive psychology principles are applied through Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) and wellbeing-focused interventions that build psychological resources alongside addressing distress. It is not about toxic positivity or ignoring problems; it is about cultivating the positive conditions under which people can heal, grow, and thrive.

How is positive psychology therapy different from traditional approaches?

Traditional therapy tends to focus on identifying and resolving problems — reducing symptoms, challenging distorted thinking, or processing painful experiences. Positive psychology therapy adds a complementary focus: identifying and building on your existing strengths, cultivating positive emotions, developing meaning and purpose, and building relationships that nourish you. Research suggests that building the positive is not just a pleasant add-on but actively accelerates recovery from depression, anxiety, and burnout in ways that deficit-focused therapy alone may not achieve.

What issues is positive psychology well-suited for?

Positive psychology is particularly valuable for depression (where depleted positive affect is central), burnout and recovery from exhaustion, life transitions where identity and meaning are in question, people who are functioning but not flourishing ("languishing"), grief and post-traumatic growth, relationship enrichment, and general personal development. It is often integrated into CBT or other evidence-based approaches rather than used as a standalone therapy, allowing clients to address both symptoms and wellbeing simultaneously.

What does a positive psychology session look like?

Sessions may include identifying and reflecting on your signature character strengths (using validated tools like the VIA Survey), gratitude practices and positive emotion cultivation, exploring what gives your life meaning and purpose, building positive relationships and social connections, reviewing and building on past successes, and setting goals aligned with your values. These are not surface-level exercises — they are delivered in a therapeutic context that holds the full complexity of your experience, including pain, alongside the work of building a life worth living.

Is positive psychology therapy evidence-based?

Yes — positive psychology has a robust research foundation. Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) developed by Martin Seligman and colleagues has demonstrated effectiveness for depression in randomized controlled trials. Specific positive psychology interventions — gratitude exercises, strengths identification, best possible self visualization, and savoring practices — each have independent research support. Many therapists integrate evidence-based positive psychology techniques into broader treatment rather than using it as an exclusive approach.